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Reagents, Devices, and Accessories for Kinetic Fluorogenic Chemical Quantification

Published: 11/4/2024

Inventor(s): Dongmao Zhang, Max Wamsley

Background Kinetic chromogenic (CG) and fluorogenic (FG) quantification deduces analyte concentration based on the reaction rate between the CG/FG probe and its targeted molecule. Little progress has been made in the past half century in either the theory or the applications of the kinetic spectroscopic quantification methods. Current kinetic CG/FG...

Keywords(s): Biomedical, Chemicals, Food, Instruments, Materials, Military or Defense, Research
Category(s): Biomedical, Materials, Instruments, Biotechnology, Agriculture & Food Science

A Method for Targeting Nanoparticles to Bacterial Biofilm Infections using Bacterial Surface Proteins

Published: 10/2/2024

Inventor(s): Nicholas Fitzkee, Dhanush Amarasekara

Background Biofilm‑related infections are associated with high mortality and morbidity, combined with increased hospital stays and overall treatment costs. Traditional antibiotics play an essential role in controlling biofilms; however, they are becoming less effective due to the emergence of drug‑resistant bacterial strains. The need to treat biofilms...

Keywords(s): Human Health, Materials, Medical Devices, Military or Defense, Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
Category(s): Biomedical, Biotechnology, Materials, Medical Devices, Pharma

A Hand Wearable IMU Sensor Mount.

Published: 11/12/2024

Inventor(s): Anthony Luczak, Erin Parker, Charles Freeman, Reuben Burch, John Ball, David Saucier, Harish Chander, John Middleton, Bryan Jones

Overview of Technology The hand mount is a wearable solution to track hand and wrist motion that uses IMU's to track movements during athletic or work related tasks. Background The quantitative tracking of hand and wrist movements can be difficult to measure. For golf, current golf sensor solutions require the golfer to wear a golf glove to mount...

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Category(s): Sensors & Diagnostics, Materials

Speed Motion Capture Suit

Published: 6/1/2023

Inventor(s): Joshua Johnson, Griffin Adcock

Overview of Technology This technology is a motion capture suit that is an effective solution to the uncomfortable tradition of marking a test subject in a motion capture test. Background Traditionally, motion capture tests require markers to be attached directly to the skin, meaning the participant must undress to a bare means, making it uncomfortable,...

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Category(s): Sensors & Diagnostics, Materials

Enclosure and Cable Management Design for Smart Socks: Spooling

Published: 8/5/2024

Inventor(s): Will Carroll, John Middleton, Erin Parker, Reuben Burch, John Ball

Technology Overview Electrical Enclosure Mount with Magnetic Cable Spooling Management Background With the development of the smart sock technology, further developments regarding the sock’s components have also been developed. This product is a component of the smart sock that can be used in athletics and laboratory testing. The product adequately...

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Category(s): Materials

Hydrophobic Papers Via Metal-Ion Induced Wettability Alteration, Application, And Preparation Thereof

Published: 11/12/2024

Inventor(s): Xuefeng Zhang, Oshani Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage

Overview of Technology This technology is a solution to the permeability of conventional paper, by making it hydrophobic through the application of hydrophobic properties. Technology Description This technology uses a metal-ion modification method to convert conventional paper (eg. Newspapers, Copy paper, packing paper, tissue paper and kraft paper)...

Keywords(s): Agriculture, Design, Food, Forestry, Materials
Category(s): Materials

Capacitive Non-Woven Textile Stretch Sensors

Published: 11/12/2024

Inventor(s): Erin Parker, Charles Freeman, John Middleton, John Ball, Reuben Burch

­ Capacitive non-woven textile stretch sensors Technology Overview A stretch sensor made from stretchable, non-woven textiles for use in wearable technology. Background Textile sensors are valuable for wearable technology and soft robotics applications. However, current textile sensors often produce inconsistent electrical measurements and...

Keywords(s): Materials
Category(s): Materials

Plug and Play Wearable Enclosure Mount

Published: 8/5/2024

Inventor(s): John Middleton, Will Carroll, Reuben Burch, John Ball, Erin Parker

Plug and Play Wearable Enclosure Mount Overview of Technology A mount as part of the smart sock that attaches hardware to the product Background of Technology This product is a component of a “smart sock” that can be used in athletics and lab testing. The product could be valuable to wearable device companies as a user-friendly mounting...

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Category(s): Materials

Bio-Based Self-Healing Adhesive

Published: 7/26/2024

Inventor(s): Colleen Scott, Nuwayo Eric Munyaneza

Overview of Technology Strongest bio-polymer adhesive with adaptable uses to extend material lifetime, reduce waste, and provide long-term cost reduction. Background Self-healing materials have received a tremendous amount of interest recently due to their ability to extend materials’ lifespan and reduce waste by healing/repairing damages within...

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Category(s): Advanced Materials, Auto & Transportation, Industrial Equipment, Materials

Polymers and Co-Polymers for polymer matrix composites and high yield carbon-carbon composite structures therefrom

Published: 10/19/2023

Inventor(s): Dennis Smith, Behzad Farajidizaji, Ernesto Borrego, Solomon Tesfaye

Overview of Technology Polyarylene networks for applications such as thin film dielectrics, light emitting diodes and as precursors to carbon structures Background on Technology Although much has been published on BODA (bis-ortho-diynlarene) derived polymers and carbon structures, upon pyrolysis, the use of these precursors to produce carbon-carbon...

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Category(s): Materials
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