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20140131 – Planning and organizing intramural sports in a college setting can be a difficult task to undertake and but now there is an iPhone app that helps to streamline the process. Users of the Intramural Sports App are able to view the schedules for classes, events, games, and other activities that are going on through the university’s facilities and athletic programs. They can also add events... Read More
20130333 – A thermal wave measurement device has been designed and can be used for applications in cryotherapy and ablation treatments within the body. The thermal property monitoring device discerns phase shifts and temperature changes in real time. It measures thermal conductivity and diffusivity with sub-millimeter spatial accuracy using a gold thermocouple attached to a pliable substrate such as... Read More
20140020 – University of Minnesota researchers have developed an amplification method and library preparation process of pico-quantities of RNA. This system is the first of its kind to properly amplify small quantities of RNA as a template while still producing a highly efficient library. The amplification requires only 500pg to 5ng for a template and can capture RNA of 15 nucleotides and longer.... Read More
z09088 – An improved method of obtaining hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) has been developed. The stem cells have increased engraftment potential, and can be used in the treatment of blood-based cancers, such as leukemia. The technology uses the Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (TFPI) to inactivate CD26 activity and improve homing to the chemokine stroma-derived factor 1-alpha present in the bone... Read More
z04026 – Universities across the nation face many of the same issues with increased governmental oversight, greater public scrutiny, and higher expectations for demonstrating accountability. The University Compliance Workbook helps develop a program to ensure complete compliance with laws. With so many different aspects of laws, policies, and different rules, compliance at every level of the law... Read More
20130331 – A dental hygiene system for orthodontic patients to provide fluoride to areas of teeth normally blocked by braces has been developed. The system is made of a plastic clip that attaches to the brackets and provides localized fluoride treatment for the teeth in areas that are hard to reach with conventional cleaning techniques. The device is easy, convenient, and provides eight weeks of... Read More
20140031 – The Veterinary Medicine guide has information about and advice for getting into veterinary school, getting through it and getting a great and interesting job when you’re done with school. Dr. Margaret Root-Kustritz explains the process of obtaining the necessary prerequisites to apply and applying to vet school with hints on which schools to consider and what will help your chances of... Read More
20140244 – Psychological First Aid Mobile App The Psychological First Aid (PFA) Tutorial app provides information on site for persons who have been trained in PFA procedures. The PFA mobile app is available for Apple and Android devices making it very accessible and easy to use while in the field following a traumatic event, natural disaster, public health emergency, act of terrorism, or personal... Read More
20140243 – Epidemic! is an online game that educates users about the essential work performed by public health professionals through simulating tasks performed by a team of public health professionals during an epidemic. Each player chooses a role and then works with other players to stop the spread of the disease while facing real-world decisions and challenges. As the epidemic progresses, players... Read More
20140032 – Pet Guide for New and Experienced Owners Comprehensive information for maintaining your dog’s or cat’s health and wellbeing can be found in the “Guide to Dog and Cat Wellness” by Dr. Margaret Root-Kustritz. The book is available for Kindle or Nook readers. Topics include how to find your pet’s pulse, determining healthy gums, vaccinations, different temperament signs, along with... Read More
99186 – A biological imaging system has been designed that is comprised of a detector array to collect light emitted from the biological sample within the substrate that is being observed and a holding apparatus, upon which the substrate and biological sample are held. The holding device can maneuver the sample and position it so at least a portion of the light being emitted from the light source... Read More
lsbu-catalog – Click for a printable Life Sciences Research Tools Catalog. View the research tools online. The University of Minnesota provides tools to researchers in the life sciences. These tools include monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies, transgenic mice, cell lines, laboratory reagents and techniques and biomarkers.
20110222 – A method has been developed to synthesize zeolites in a lamellar morphology with thinner layers than can be produced using alternative techniques. The zeolites are produced at lower cost than alternative methods and can be used as catalysts, as coatings for molecular sieve membranes and as low-dielectric constant materials in electronic applications. ** View the Term Sheet ** **... Read More
20130228 – The National historical geographic Information System (NHGIS) is a unique database that holds GIS-compatible files and statistical information that includes virtually all-aggregate census information for the United States geography of the period 1790–2011. This is the first and currently only database that has census data prior to 1960 in the digital form. With unique pre-1960... Read More
20110221 – A method of zeolite membrane fabrication that gives high aspect ratio nanosheets with high purity and precise pore structure has been developed. When combined with other technologies created by the research group, such as structure preservation, oriented growth and rapid thermal processing, zeolite membranes can be fabricated that have high flux and highly selectivity using a simple and... Read More
20130128 – To reduce the costs of making valuable C4-C5 renewable chemicals, a biosynthetic pathway has been developed to generate C4-C5 chemicals, such as succinate, amino acids and 1,4-butanediol. This new pathway from sugars involves only five fermentation steps, as compared to the current pathway, which requires 23 steps. The new process uses engineered microbes and a simple pathway that... Read More
99058 – The drug delivery infusion pump system offers localized medication administration to target tissues with great accuracy. A micropump for drug administration manages pain and treats neurodegenerative disorders. Examples of some neurodegenerative disorders include Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis. This drug delivery infusion pump system includes an internal device composed... Read More
z09164 – Researchers at the University of Minnesota have created an infection control system to destroy bacteria and microbes with ultraviolet (UV) light to sterilize catheter access points. This system functions as both a dilator at the access site to allow delivery of treatment, and as a sterilant, periodically transmitting UV light into the catheter body and adjacent tissues. UV light... Read More
98141 – Taking a tissue biopsy to perform diagnostic testing in the medical field is an efficient and effective way of quickly determining the best route of treatment for many illnesses. However, taking a biopsy from an intraventricular lesion deep within the brain is concerning to neurosurgeons since there is a small, but definite risk of intracranial hemorrhage. This biopsy system is comprised... Read More
z09118 – This device provides surgeons with haptic force feedback while performing minimally-invasive spine surgery. Tactile feedback guides the placement of pedicle screws during spinal fusions or reconstructive surgeries after spinal injury. In these types of surgeries, two screws must be carefully placed in the pedicle of the vertebra surrounding the spinal cord. Haptic feedback indicates the... Read More
z02003 – A microvalve has been designed that can deliver insulin into the bloodstream of diabetic patients when the microvalve senses a change in blood glucose level. Envisioned is an implantable device that controls insulin delivery with a glucose sensitive microvalve. The microvalve is made of a polymer microgel that binds to glucose. Depending on the concentration of glucose in the blood, the... Read More
z02218 – The scleral depressor system provides globe support to the eye with one or more independent thrusters, or actuators, radially positioned about the eye during surgical procedures. Thrusters may be mechanically operated through various means and an actuator is selectively deployable and selectively retractable by several remote control options. An additional or stand-alone feature includes... Read More
z03040 – Using a porous sleeve as a filter placed over the balloon catheter on a percutaneous transluminal device protects from embolisms and reduces the risks associated with angioplasty, atherectomy and other similar procedures. Percutaneous transluminal devices can dislodge particles, such as calcium and plaque, during the procedure. These particles can block vessels, often causing severe... Read More
99054 – Accurate needle placement can be obtained with a biofeedback based strain sensing and tissue modeling needle system. Many medical procedures, especially minimally invasive procedures, require accurate needle placement of a needle tip relative to internal organs and tissues. Complications and recovery times decrease with more precise placement of the needle tip. Electronic guidance would... Read More
99057 – A medical probe has been designed to access target sites that cannot be accessed via a straight line route without interfering with sensitive tissue structures. The device works using a multiple tube catheter system in which the distal portion of the outer tube is shaped in such a way to deflect the inner tube in a different direction. This allows the medical probe to be directed around... Read More
z00045 – The fully maneuverable Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) compatible surgical table is designed to accommodate both interventional procedures and MR imaging. It functions the same as a standalone surgical table, allowing flexion of the patient’s head, use of a head-holder, and patient positioning into reverse Trendelenburg while in the MR scanner bore. The table may also be rotated around... Read More
z01124 – The cell delivery device can deliver cells to target sites in the extracellular space of the brain. This MRI compatible invention is designed to maintain cell viability and inhibit cell aggregation. The device is minimally invasive, causing little to no damage during insertion, allowing for a greater likelihood of cell implantation. The correct nutrient supply of the cell suspension is... Read More
20110084 – In the cervical spine, the use of the pedicle screw is limited due to the flexibility of the cervical spine which makes placing the screws highly difficult. A device has been designed that uses clamps and rails to maintain spinal stabilization for pedicle screw placement during spinal surgery. This device ensures that optimal spine positioning is obtained, thus eliminating the chance of... Read More
20110225 – Pedicle screw fixation is used for spinal stability in patients with spinal fractures, degeneration, or scoliotic deformity, but the heads often become stripped due to the combination of strong bone and the desire to obtain the greatest insertional torque possible. A device has been designed that will enable the removal of pedicle screws with stripped heads by taking advantage of the... Read More
20120316 – The BiliBlossom neonatal care unit is comprised of eight sturdy but flexible arms that envelop the baby, recreating a womb-like environment. This neonatal care unit allows beneficial developmental positioning, swaddling, and womb simulation while allowing treatment for common neonate syndromes. The insides of the arms are soft to the touch, but resist repositioning from movement of the... Read More
z02081 – The alterations in Reelin levels occur in significantly specific amounts in schizophrenic, autistic, majorly depressed, and bipolar patients. A Reelin diagnostic blood test aids in the diagnoses and differentiation of autism, major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. This test also monitors patient medication compliance, which results in a greater likelihood of patient... Read More
z09057-z06055-z06219 – A variety of technologies aimed at improving the efficiency of electrical systems are included in the DC Power Conversion Portfolio. Among these are the Compact Power Converter, Simple Pulse-Width Modulator for Matrix Converters and a technology aimed at increasing electric drive output by 50%. When used together, these three technologies can greatly increase the power output and... Read More
z05117 – A method using an enzymatic biocatalyst can generate peracids. The process involves adding perhydrolase activity to an esterase enzyme, and optimizing the enzyme activity through targeted mutations. Perhydrolase enzymes form peracetic acid from acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Generation of peracids via enzyme biocatalysis allows producing disinfection agents on demand, limiting the... Read More
z02209 – Anaplasmosis is a disease caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilium. This intracellular bacterium is transmitted via infected tick bites, and infects humans and animals in North America, Europe, Australia, and Africa. A method of propagating Anaplasma species stably in mammalian cells would assist both industry and academia research and development. A way to propagate Anaplasma species... Read More
20130119 – An analgesic has been synthesized that’s been proven to reduce post-operative pain, neuropathic pain, and pain from burns, spinal injuries and terminal cancers. There was no perceivable tolerance displayed in mouse model in vivo studies, while inflammatory pain was effectively reduced. This synthetic analgesic is more potent than other opioid analgesics due to simultaneous activation of... Read More
ncc87072 – The Nutrition Coordinating Center (NCC) Food and Nutrient Database is a premier database relied on heavily by the scientific community and app developers. It is comprehensive, with more than 18,000 foods including 8,000 brand name food products, menu items available at 23 leading restaurants, and an array of ethnic foods. With 165 nutrients, nutrient ratios, and other food components the... Read More
20140099 – The High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) simulator for Android phones or tablets gives users easy access to a sophisticated HPLC tool. This High-Performance Liquid Chromatography simulation app has controls and indicators that detect a wide range of experimental parameters while displaying a simulated chromatogram based on the values found for the parameters. This is a useful... Read More
99096 – A method for the fabrication of microelectromechanical devices to produce high-performance, high-yield and high-tolerance devices has been developed. The method combines the advantages of conventional surface and bulk micromachining processes using a sacrificial layer to create an integrated microelectromechanical system. ** View the Term Sheet ** ** Contact Larry Micek for specific... Read More
20120201 – A method to deposit colloidal silicon nanocrystal thin films using a liquid-phase process has been developed. The method lowers costs because the films are deposited unfunctionalized (no insulating ligand termination). The process allows for precise control of the size of the crystals; giving rise to control over the size dependent optical properties of the product. This is essential in... Read More
20130326 – The BullConverter and Report software package is designed to convert, analyze, and report on Weigh in Motion (WIM) data. This software package includes: Applications include freight analysis, traffic speed analysis and enforcement, weight violation analysis, traffic forecast, pavement design, pavement life forecast, asset management, permit system, and decision support system. ... Read More
z01174 – A method has been developed to acquire digital images and maps of biological samples using an electronic light detector array, for example a CCD or CMOS image sensor. The biological sample may include biological holding structures such as a DNA spot array on a DNA chip and protein bands in a 2D gel. The array allows imaging methods such as fluorescence detection from a biological sample... Read More
20130184 – High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) simulation software helps the user to visualize and to determine whether a proposed configuration will work prior to purchase of the parts. The software simulates the flow through a custom designed complex series of valves and tubing associated with HPLC. It allows the user to place pumps, valves and other HPLC components in a virtual... Read More
20110024 – In recent years, semiconductor manufacturers have shifted toward 3D packaging. The interconnect length between dies in a microchip impacts clock speed, power dissipation and integration density. By moving from a 2D configuration to a 3D configuration, the interconnect length can be reduced, which can increase clock rates, lower power dissipation, and increase integration density. A... Read More
z09191 – Approximately 1.2 million dental implant procedures are performed, and 80,000 implants fail, in the United States annually. One of the most important factors for dental implant success is bone osseointegration. Patients with compromised healing, such as the elderly, smokers, diabetics, and those who have undergone radiation in the head or neck, experience significantly increased... Read More
20120293 – The Proximity-based Intensity Normalization (PIN) software offers improved evaluation of mass spectrometry data to identify molecules of biological interest. The algorithm dramatically improves the accuracy in the evaluation of mass spectrometry data, making it useful not only for protein identification, but metabolite and peptide identification. In accurately quantifying signals in... Read More
20110126 – The US3D software models high-speed aerodynamics and aerodynamic heating problems and is faster, more accurate, general, scalable and flexible than any other existing computational fluid dynamics code. The scalability of the program means it is able to solve very large problems on parallel computers in a cost-effective manner. The use of an unstructured grid allows the software to solve a... Read More
fast20100205 – FAST (Formative Assessment System for Teachers) is a suite of assessment progress monitoring tools designed to help educators screen, monitor progress, and analyze reading skills of students from kindergarten to fifth grade. Each question in the predictive assessment tests is individually tailored to the test taker. Thanks to the individualized nature of these adaptive tests, they are... Read More
z08037 – A method has been developed to swell ultrathin zeolites without loss in crystal structure, leading to improved catalytic activity. The precursor to the zeolite consists of stacked layers which can be exfoliated to produce catalytically active materials, useful for hydrocarbon cracking and ultrathin inorganic molecular sieve coatings for... Read More
z08017 – Producing polylactide composites from polymerized oil increases the impact strength and tensile toughness over polylactides while remaining biodegradable. The composite is fabricated from polymerized natural oil such as soybean oil, castor oil, rapeseed oil, corn oil, coconut oil, etc. The composite is renewable and biodegradable, unlike many materials added to improve the properties of... Read More
z05027 – An algorithm has been developed that can non-invasively determine the location of neural activity in the brain. Non-invasive measurements made by scalp EEG are processed to provide 3D localization within the brain that can be used for surgical planning and significantly reduce cost and potential risk in surgical treatment of epilepsy patients. This technique... Read More
