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Available Technologies by Category
Fluid Management System for Hemofiltration	Compact- size addresses concern of restricted bed-side space Age-friendly- potential use in any age group, from newborns to adults	4209
Alveolar Breath Separation and Collection Device	Simple: this device has fewer components than prior devices Inexpensive: this device is less expensive than previous devices due to its simpler design	4734
Patterning of Superhydrophobic Paper Surfaces	Versatile – allows for flexibility of paper and any array of “sticky” dots and lines Simpler – space saving alternative to three-dimensional microfluidic products Cheaper – made using paper and simple application process for “sticky” regions	4729
Method for Packaging Advanced Sensors and Electronics	High volume — device can be used for simultaneous sensing of thousands of proteins or nucleic acid sequences Cheaper — utilizes low cost wafer-scale semiconductor manufacturing technologies Versatile — can be used for many chemical and biochemical sensors	4514
Fluorescent Nanoprobes for Live-Cell RNA Imaging	Sensitive — can image single molecules with multiple emission wavelengths Fast — probe is multivalent and bind to RNA in less than 10 minutes Low cost — the alternative dual-label probes are more expensive	4513
Core-Shell Nanogel Cellular Delivery Vehicles	Delivery of a broad range of various materials to cells Higher payloads and faster and more sustained RNA interference than non-targeted commercial siRNA delivery vehicle Less toxic than commercial liposomal formulations	4480
Reduced Cyanine Dyes	Simple Synthesis - Easy one-step synthesis from commercially available cyanine dyes Dependable - Exceptional sensitivity Versatile - High stability and wide range wavelength tunability	4430
Cell-Free Biomaterial for Tissue Regeneration and Repair	Simple — does not require difficult or extensive preparation Regenerative — provides unique molecular cues similar to early embryogenesis, enabling directing of cell differentiation and tissue morphogenesis Compatible and customizable — can be tailored for specific tissue applications by directing the differentiation of the ES cells prior to acellularization	3662
Scatter Correction for Cone-beam CT in Radiation Therapy	Does not modify either the hardware or the imaging protocols of the clinical system Effectively reduces the scatter signals in the CBCTY scan, and improves image quality Does not require an increase in the dose to the patients	5135
Automated Medical Image Interpretation for Tissue Segmentation	Increased accuracy: Computer processing removes the need to manually interpret boundaries Fast: The algorithm is extremely rapid, repeatable, and accurate Versatile: Programs can be implemented in assembly or machine language	5107
Lab-on-a-Headset Ocular Monitoring Device	Low cost Monitor both eyes simultaneously Can be remotely configured	7814
High-Precision Microphone for Body-Worn Devices	Wearable small form-factor (micro-chip technology) Increased sensitivity (micro-gravity sensitivity) Large bandwidth (DC to 10kHz) and wide dynamic range (120dB)	7891
Short Distance Gait Pace Meter	Accessible – Large-one-touch buttons, large results font, audible and visible sensor cues Inexpensive – Device components low-cost, installation standard wall-mount Convenient – As simple as recording weight or height: Press a button, walk, record speed.	7783
Glucose Regulation Via Electrical Stimulation Of Nerves	Needle-free blood glucose control. Potential to either eliminate or decrease use of blood glucose control medications. First demonstrated use of electrical stimulation to inhibit nerve activity to cause a decrease in measured blood glucose levels	6745
Sampling Interstitial Fluid Using Microneedle Patches	Novel biomarkers – access biomarkers found only in ISF Continuous monitoring – lack of clotting allows continuous ISF collection Minimally invasive – no hypodermic needles or large instrumentation needed	7766
Wearable Technology for Joint Health Assessment	Sensitive bio-markers of knee healing process Can be used outside of clinical settings Provides quantitative measurements as opposed to qualitative ones	7000
Chemotaxis Bacterial Cell Separation and Preconcentration	Ease-to-use – Sensor design is simple and device is self-powered Versatile – Allows detection of: NOx, SOx, H2S, CH4, CO, CO2, H2O, HCL, NH3, PH3, toluene, and mercaptons Reliable – Design allows analysis with low power consumption at high temperatures	6535
Ribonucleotide-Capture Method	Enables the mapping of precise-genome wide positions of rNMPs incorporated in genomic DNA Results in sensitive and specific identification and mapping of rNMPs Could be used for further understanding of the biological implication and consequences of rNMP incorporation in DNA	6522
Embedded Wireless Temperature Sensor for Orthopedic Implants	Utilizes temperature as indication of deep tissue infection Deep tissue measurement vs. only reaching skin surface Non-invasive monitoring	7682
Cancer Diagnosis Using Nanotechnology	Can be used with a simple microscope More sensitive and cost-effective Non-toxic	3424

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