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A method for dynamic anchoring of soft exoskeletons using localized active compression
A system of local active compression anchors to enhance exoskeleton mobility and functionality
Accessible clothing technologies, systems, and methods using integrated soft robotics
A collection of tools to self-tighten clothing for individuals with physical impairments
Perfect exciter and tactile transducer loudspeaker simulator (PETTaLS)
An end-user software for the layout and design of loudspeakers and haptic displays using exciters
Realization of a perfect light absorber in two-dimensional homobilayer by reducing interlayer interaction
Nanofabrication approaches for realizing perfect light absorbance in two-dimensional homobilayer materials
Integrated Acousto-optic Light Beam Steering Device
An acousto-optic device design where the acoustic waves directly scatter and steer optical waves into free space for ranging sensors at low cost and with a small form factor.
Superconducting diode effect in a three-terminal Josephson device
A superconducting quantum device for scalable and gate tunable realization of the Josephson diode effect
Infrared photodetector utilizing coaxial nanoaperture antennas
An infrared photodetector utilizing coaxial nanoaperture antennas that enhance photodetection capabilities.
Direct elution caps for reducing autosampler cross-vial contamination
A screw cap that interfaces a pipette tip and autosampler vial, creating a sturdy connection and an elevated pipette tip position within the vial.
Fault Detection Technique for Inverter controls
A Control scheme in inverter-based resources (IBR) to simulate synchronous machines in unbalanced faults.
A novel Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)
A novel Vertical Axis Wind Turbine well-suited for urban, suburban, and exurban areas
Electric-hydraulic conversion machine for off-road vehicle electrification
A new type of electric-hydraulic conversion machine that integrates the rotor of an electric machine with a hydraulic pump and is useful for electrification of off-road vehicles intended for use in construction.
Negative Bias Temperature Instability aware digital low-dropout regulator
A negative bias temperature instability (NBTI) aware digital low-dropout regulator (DLDO) which utilizes a novel unidirectional shift register for power transistor array control.
Low Cost Sorting Network Circuits using Unary Processing
A novel area and power-efficient approach for hardware implementation of sorting network circuits based on “unary processing”
Apparatus and method for tuning the permittivity of ultrahigh dielectric constant materials in an RF coil for MR imaging
Tunable ultrahigh dielectric constant ceramics to significantly improve RF coil efficiency, detection sensitivity, and imaging signal-to-noise ratio in magnetic resonance systems
PV-SMaRT Solar Farm Runoff Calculator Version 3.1
An innovative spreadsheet-based runoff calculator to estimate stormwater runoff from ground-mounted solar photovoltaic sites for pre-construction as well as post-construction site-specific conditions.
A method of improving the efficiency of axial-piston hydraulic motors
A method of improving the energy efficiency of a hydraulic motor by rotating a valve cam for variable piston stroke
High efficiency pump & motor utilizing partial stroke piston pressurization
Novel hydraulic valving system featuring high efficiency variable displacement hydraulic pumps, which can be combined with a variety of existing mechanical piston pumping and/or motoring systems, including radial piston pumps, axial piston pumps, and slider-crank pumps
Long-stroke rolling diaphragm cylinder for passive hydraulic rehabilitation robot
Novel fabric-elastomer long-stroke rolling diaphragm (LSRD) cylinder displaying low friction and zero leakage for small and passive hydraulic systems.
High performance, highly efficient valves for controlling gas flows
A disruptive pneumatic proportional valve technology has been developed that replaces traditional solenoid actuators with piezoelectric actuators. The valves offer two order of magnitude reductions in power consumption, making them ideal for portable applications. They match the flow capacity of most miniature pneumatic valves. They offer highly linear control regardless of operating pressure. They are the fastest of any available pneumatic valves.
Hydraulic switch-mode power transformer for wave powered desalination plants
Efficient hydraulic power-take-off circuit for wave-powered reverse osmosis desalination plants that independently controls the load on the wave energy converter and the pressure at the reverse osmosis membrane through a switching valve
Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) imaging without magnet
A method which produces low cost EPR imaging with better receiver isolation and no magnet requirement
A system for unattended delivery of cognitive neuromodulation therapy
Non-invasive interactive system with specialized equipment and customizable stimulation unit to deliver unattended cognitive neuromodulation therapy. The system supports training of prescribers and clinical staff leading to certification
Modular convection-enhanced evaporation (CEE) system for brine management
An energy efficient modular convection-enhanced evaporation (CEE) system and control algorithm for brine management
Electrical-field bidirectional switching of full MTJs
A full MTJ stack device with bidirectional magnetization switching purely through an electric field
Advanced manufacturing method to fabricate removable partial denture
A series of methods and designs to quickly and accurately fabricate partial dentures from intraoral scanning without stone or printed models. The methods include harnessing the abilities of 3d printing, milling, and scanning technology to allow for the most efficient clinical and laboratory outcomes.
Airless tire with improved performance
A non-pneumatic tire using topological polarization and protection to improve asperity accommodation and tire durability.
Combined ammonia recuperation and NOX reduction for increased efficiency in combustion engines
A reactor that combines selective catalytic reduction and thermochemical recuperation together to simultaneously decompose ammonia and convert unburned ammonia and NOX emissions
A counter based in-situ non-linearity measurement circuit in analog-to-digital converters
A novel light-weight measurement circuit to characterize non-linearity in analog-to-digital converters.
Rapid infuser purge valve
A one-way purge valve that allows for quick removal of air from IV fluid bags with a single spike.
MRI RF coil for improved field efficiency and image quality
A novel RF coil design with high dielectric constant materials to improve B1+ efficiency in MRI systems.
High gyrotropy sputtered garnet for photonic isolators
A design and method to fabricate high-gyrotropic optical isolators directly on Si and other common substrates, without using seed layers. This foundry-friendly technology enables creation of smaller, high performance components.
Urinary Catheter Stabilization Device
A urinary catheter support device that prevents penile erosion arising from the use of indwelling catheters.
Pressure shifted and displacement adjusted valve timing
Methods for adjusting hydraulic pump/motor valve timing.
Central airway stent removal device
A medical device for manipulation and removal of airway stents.
Device for extracting long genomic DNA from human cells
A microfluidic device for automated cell lysis and extraction of long DNA strands.
Multifunctional, flexible sensor array for urethral catheters (20140233)
A new urethral catheter for simultaneous measurement of pressure distribution and neural activity.
Active Knit Compression Garment Portfolio (20170290)
A portfolio of shape memory alloy (SMA) functional active knits offers several types of wearable compression garments as well as a novel process for creating them. Technology #20170290-20180107-20180120-20180298
CDesK© - Modular Desk / Workstation Design and Manufacturing Specifications
CMOS Image Sensor with Adaptive Frame Rate and High Dynamic Range
Improved Non-coherent Ultra Wideband Radio Receiver
High Quality Digital Image Restoration Provides Faster Downloads with Less Storage and Bandwidth Requirements
Micro Fabrication Using High Resolution Xerographic Printer
Mining Technology for Pellet Fine Removal
Highly Linear Circuits
Decontamination of food and surfaces from viral contamination using photodynamic treatment
An inexpensive, non-thermal method for decontamination of foods from viral contaminants without affecting their quality.
A positive pressure testing booth for sample collection
Design files for a portable testing booth that facilitates safe practice of sample collection procedures on patients with infectious pathogens.
A Gown for U Project - level 1 isolation gown for emergency use
Design files for a low cost, rapidly producible, one-size-fits-all level 1 isolation gown.
Storage box to facilitate decontamination and reuse of face masks
A safe and well-ventilated storage box for N95 masks - design files and instruction videos.
MNmask Emergency-Use Face Masks
A design package for three styles of emergency-use face masks.
Portable aerosol hood to reduce spread of pathogens during medical procedures
A portable, transparent isolation box that facilitates safe practice of medical procedures on patients with infectious pathogens.
Coventor Emergency Ventilator - Adult Manual Resuscitator Compressor
A design package for an emergency, rapid-deployment ventilator system.
Machine learning algorithm for 3D particle field reconstruction
A machine learning algorithm for accurately reconstructing 3D particle fields.
MemPy v1.0 - Simulation software for gas separation using spiral-wound membrane modules
A simulation software tool to evaluate performance of spiral-wound membrane modules.
Position estimation and tip-over prevention system for off-road vehicles
Hybrid charge trap transistor-MRAM memory devices (2020-102, Dr. Jian-Ping Wang)
Designs of hybrid charge trap transistor-MRAM devices for ultra-high-density non-volatile memory.
Topographically conforming self-fitting garments made of active materials
A method to design and manufacture knitted garments that dynamically conforms to complex surfaces.
Simplified, Single-Vessel Synthesis and Separation of Ammonia
An apparatus and process for simplified, high yield production of ammonia using a single vessel, isothermal reactor.
Patterned organic semiconductor layer for increased efficiency in OLEDs
A simple method to create a single-component diffraction grating using organic semiconductors for the improvement of outcoupling efficiency in OLEDs.
Drug Delivery Device for Oral Topical Medicine
3D printing on Moving Freeform Surfaces
Electric-field switching of perpendicular MTJs
A magnetic semiconductor device design that allows for switching magnetization without an external field.
High Quality Down-sampling for Deterministic Approaches to Stochastic Computing
Patient Controlled Dynamic Therapeutic Compression Tension Garment
Gradient-index Beam Shaper
Design of Energy Efficient Microprocessor
Probes for Biosynthesis of Bacterial Cell Wall
3D Printable Heat Exchanger
A discrete and effective wearable breast pump for nursing mothers
A quiet and concealed wearable breast pump that mimics infant suckling using mechanical compression and heat; increasing milk expression as well as convenience and comfort.