Device to Expand Soft Tissue
Two-step coating method for improved high temperature filtration
A method to create nano-scale membrane coated porous ceramic filtration material to dramatically improve both initial filtration efficiency and soot loading behavior of conventional DPFs/GPFs and filters used in other high temperature applications.
Multifunctional, flexible sensor array for urethral catheters (20140233)
A new urethral catheter for simultaneous measurement of pressure distribution and neural activity.
Wearable laryngeal vibration system for Spasmodic Dysphonia (20170400)
A non-invasive neuromodulation device and method for the treatment of spasmodic dysphonia.
High performing ultrafiltration membranes with high selectivity and permeability (2020-370)
A method to fabricate high performance filtration membranes at industrial scale.
Vision-aided Inertial Navigation System (VINS) for 3D Ground Vehicle Localization (20180123)
SHE-CRAM: Computational Random Access Memory (CRAM) based on Spin Hall Effect (20180422)
Single Thread Large-scale Localization and Mapping (20170194)
Acceleration of heterogeneous catalysis through dynamic resonance (2019-226)
A method to dynamically vary binding rates to drastically increase rate of chemical reactions involving heterogeneous catalysts.
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
E. Coli Fermentation of Glycerol from Biodiesel Waste into Ethanol
Organic Photovoltaic Solar Cells using Graded Heterojunction Technology
Photovoltaic Organic Solar Cells using Graded Heterojunctions are Less Expensive and More Efficient
Transforming Air-Ground Miniature Robots
Spectrum Sensing Cognitive Radios
Geothermal Power Generation from Carbon Dioxide Sequestration Uses Renewable Resources
Geothermal Power Generation: Clean Energy from Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
Corn Stover Agglomerates for Oil Absorption
Plasmonic Device Produces Collimated, Monochromatic Light from Heat
Ultra-smooth Patterned Metal Films for Plasmonics
Ultra-smooth Patterned Metal Films for Plasmonics and Metamaterials
High Yield Ammonia Production
Efficiency and Space Improvements in Electrical Apparatus
Compact Power Transformer Design is More Efficient and Less Complex
Power Transformer Design Improves Efficiency
Artificial Cornea Made From Silica Composite
SMART Signal, Traffic Data Collection for Urban Traffic Flow
SALSA - Automated Speech Assessment
For Quantitative Neuropsychological Cognitive Assessment
Organic Photovoltaic Portfolio
Increased Organic Photovoltaic Efficiency
Uncooled Infrared Detectors with High Sensitivity
High Sensitivity Mid-wave Infrared Thermal Sensor
Stair Climbing Robot for Military and Security Applications
Ultrathin Zeolite Production Method
Post-Viterbi Error Correction based on Syndrome Value
Biodegradable Polylactide Polymer from Polymerized Oil
High-Precision Vehicle Navigation using Kalman Filter Algorithm
Ammonia Production without Molecular Hydrogen for use in Fertilizer Production
CDesK© - Modular Desk / Workstation Design and Manufacturing Specifications
Biosynthesis of Biodiesel without Glycerin By-Product
Nanostructured Membranes for Gas and Liquid Separation
Cellulosic Ethanol Production from Starch or Cellulose Derived Sugars
Dual Mode Tactile and Proximity Sensor
Plasma Synthesis of Nanocrystals
Nanoparticles Functionalized with Organic Molecules
Cyclic Codes Error Pattern Correction Increases Hard Disk Storage Capacity
CMOS Image Sensor with Adaptive Frame Rate and High Dynamic Range
Syngas Production Using a Biomass Gasification Process
Ion Gel Gate Insulator in Field Effect Transistors
Hydraulic Energy Storage Systems
Highly Sensitive Uncooled, Narrowband, Infrared Detector
Programmable Self-assembly Method for Nanocomponents and Microcomponents
Simple Pulse-width Modulated Controller for Matrix Converters
Navigation Aid for the Visually Impaired
Thin Film Gallium Nitride has Low Dislocation Density
Uncooled, Continuously Tunable Thermal Sensor Increases Thermal Sensitivity
AMSOL 7.1: Software to Calculate Free Energies of Solvation
Biodegradable Polyester Produced From Non-toxic, Renewable Monomer
On-Demand Production of Peracetic Acid
Early Pulmonary Edema and Atrial Fibrillation Detection Using Implantable Devices
Delivery System for Precursor Gas in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Aerodynamic Lenses Optimized For Nanoparticles
Error Detection Using CRC Code
Directed Self-Assembly, Reconfigurable Manufacturing for Microsystems
Parity-bit Error Detection Targets Prescribed Error Events
MRI of Amyloid Plaque in the Brain
Partial Oxidation for Production of Olefins with Intact Alkane Functional Groups
Hybrid Geothermal and Fuel Cell System
Real-time Particle Detection in Semiconductor Vacuum Environment
Improved Non-coherent Ultra Wideband Radio Receiver
Microbial Biosynthesis Produces Unique Flavonoids, Chalcones and Stilbenes Used in Nutraceuticals
Biodiesel and Enriched Animal Feed from Dry Distillers Grains with Solubles Created in Ethanol Production
High-Yield Plasma Synthesis of Luminescent Silicon Nanocrystals
New Voltage Controlled Oscillator Design
High Quality Digital Image Restoration Provides Faster Downloads with Less Storage and Bandwidth Requirements
Micro Fabrication Using High Resolution Xerographic Printer
Syngas from Autothermal Reforming of Ethanol
Mining Technology for Pellet Fine Removal
Low pH High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography
Nonlinear Post Beamforming Filter for Imaging
Ultra-thin Film Characterization Using Tunneling Ellipsometry
Cellulosic Biofuel, Chemical, and Ethanol Production
Organism Design for Cellulosic Biofuel, Cellulosic Chemical, and Cellulosic Ethanol Production
Spray Pyrolysis Fabrication of Nanoporous Material
Modification of Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser Emission Characteristics
Fast Iterative Decoding of Parallel Concatenated Parity Check Code
Low Complexity Signal Space Detector for DVD Channel
Highly Linear Circuits
Single Wire Arc Thermal Spray for Uniform Surface Coating and Rapid Prototyping
Low Phase Noise Ring-type Voltage Controlled Oscillator
Radial Symmetry Ellipsometer
Improved Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Using Half-Spin Echo Data Recovery
Driver Assistive System - Assistance in Low Visibility Conditions
Magnetic Separator for Taconite Processing Plant
Biological Sample Imaging Device
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.
Minnesota Solvation (MNSOL) Database
An extensive and vetted database of free energies of solvation.
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.
Sustainable triblock copolymers as strong, tunable, and degradable pressure sensitive adhesives
A method to produce strong, tunable, and degradable pressure sensitive adhesives from by-products of the cashew industry.
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
Visualization of intracardiac electrograms on 3D heart model (VIEgram)
A software for easy visualization of intracardiac electrograms on 3D heart models.
Improving photovoltaic cell efficiency by employing highly stable, earth-abundant nanoparticle system
A novel nanomaterial for applications involving photon upconversion.
Self-supervised physics-based deep learning reconstruction without fully-sampled data
Methods for training machine learning algorithms without fully-sampled reference data for inverse problems.
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.
Nanoparticle bio-pesticide to improve crop health, germination, and overall yield
A material and method of application for improving crop health and yield.
Novel tensile testing apparatus for brittle materials
A device for accurately measuring tensile strength of brittle materials without requiring constitutive assumptions.
Topographically conforming self-fitting garments made of active materials
A method to design and manufacture knitted garments that dynamically conforms to complex surfaces.
Low-discrepancy Deterministic Bit-stream Processing
Two methods for fast-converging, scalable deterministic computation based-on low-discrepancy sequences.
Fully-biodegradable controlled release coatings for fertilizer
A new, fully-biodegradable material and method of preparation of slow release fertilizers.
Wound closure device
Advance Ergonomic Desk
A fully electric standing desk that is optimized for improved ergonomics, mobility, and collaboration needs of home office users.
3D printed bionic skull for multimodal neural sensing
Exact-repair regenerating codes for distributed storage system
A novel framework for exact-repair regenerating codes that can optimally trade between storage and repair bandwidth in distributed storage systems.
Methods to produce high performance soft magnetic material (Minnealloy) in bulk (2019-263, Dr. Jian-Ping Wang)
Methods to prepare soft magnetic materials with high magnetization and low coercivity.
Reduce contamination from grains and powdered food
A method for scalable, non-thermal or low temperature pasteurization of powdered or particulate food.
Simplified Recycling of Multicomponent Polymer Products
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.
Click-Chemistry Reagent for Mass Cytometry
Nesocodin: A natural red colorant that’s easily synthesized
A method to synthesize a novel, natural red colorant that is biodegradable and likely non-toxic.
Fluorescence-based assay for probing lipid transfer activity
A sensitive, reproducible and quantitative assay to study lipid transfer using bicelles as model membranes.
CoFe nanowires for remote heating using an alternating magnetic field
A nanowire material for remote, rapid and uniform heating of biological samples.
Low-end to high-end cross-technology communication via cross-decoding (XBee-XFi)
A method to enable high-throughput, concurrent cross-technology communication from low-end to high-end wireless devices using cross-decoding technique.
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.
Biodegradable lactose-based hydrogel
A method to produce biodegradable lactose-based hydrogel from lactose-containing dairy waste.
One-Step Conversion of Methane to High Value Aromatics
3D tumor models for accurate testing of therapeutics
A method to create a 3D tumor model that accurately mimics both tumor behavior and environment for use in anti-cancer drug development.
Process to Manufacture Branched Caprolactone
Machine Learning-based Dynamic Activity Recommendation System
A deep learning architecture for wearable devices to evaluate, predict, and improve the quality of sleep by recommending personalized activities.
Unique small molecule modulators of GPCRs
Novel small molecules that bind and modulate G-protein coupled receptors (specifically Sigma 1 and 5-HT7) for therapeutic development.
Point-of-care Concussion Therapy
An accurate, high throughput method to measure site-specific ubiquitin abundance
Isotopically balanced quantification of ubiquitination (IBAQ-Ub): A rapid, sensitive method to measure site-specific ubiquitination abundance
Enhanced Brain Structural Connectivity Mapping
Drug Delivery Device for Oral Topical Medicine
Plant Biometric Estimation Using 3D Models
3D Plant Reconstruction and Biometric Measurement
Compact Holographic PIV with Improved Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Bioink composition suitable for creating cardiac tissues
A material composition suitable for 3D printing of biological structures containing stem cells.
Block Copolymer Toughener for Isotactic Polypropylene
MRI Pre-Scan Method for Imaging Metallic Devices
Durable, Water Resistant Wood-Based Energy Pellets
Large Robotic Swarm Control via Random Finite Set Theory
Select Optimal Therapeutic Parameters for Medical Stimulation Devices
Polyacrylamide Chemistry Provides Pathway to Novel Polymers (20180205, Dr. Marc Hillmyer)
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.
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Geologic Maps
Binderless, Easy Lighting Charcoal Briquettes
A method to make moisture-resistant biofuel briquettes with high aroma retention, high volatility, and low ash content.
Quality Control Test for Pathogenic Bacteria Contaminated Water
CMRR - Center for Magnetic Resonance Research Software for Siemens MRI Scanners
Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing for Concrete and Metal
High Quality Down-sampling for Deterministic Approaches to Stochastic Computing
Cost Effective Preparation of Highly Stable, Reusable Whole Cell Biocatalysts
A novel method to immobilize, stabilize, and enhance the reactivity of whole cell biocatalysts.
Patient Controlled Dynamic Therapeutic Compression Tension Garment
Improving Biodiesel Production Efficiency via Methyl Ester Recovery
Lightweight Single LED 3D Indoor Localization System
Efficient Ammonia Production Using Stable Absorbents
Cost-effective Real-time Lane Departure Warning System
High Yield Synthesis of Bio-based Acrylic Acid and Acrylate Monomers from Lactic Acid (20180106, Dr. Marc Hillmyer)
Decentralized Interleaving of Parallel-connected Converters in DC Microgrids
Non-invasive Neuromodulation for Reversible Modulation of Neural Activity
A method for targeted modulation of neural activity using transcranial low intensity focused ultrasound.
High Ammonia Absorbing Corn Stover Hydrochar for use in Horse Bedding
Microinjection for Single Cell Gene Manipulation
Referenceless Nyquist Ghost Correction for Echo Planar Imaging (EPI)
Segmenting 3D Bone Computed Tomography Data
Metal Ore Recovery and Treatment via Selective Carbothermic Reduction and Smelting
Integrated Traumatic Brain Injury Catheter (iTBI)
Low Latency, Parallel Computing Scheme
Localization of Cardiac Arrhythmia Origins from ECG
Chewing Simulator Provides Sensory Information
Real-Time Reporter and Efficient Enzymes for DNA Editing
Active Knit Compression Stockings
Versatile Biocatalyst System for Synthesizing Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Food Ingredients
Gradient-index Beam Shaper
Vision-aided Inertial Navigation Systems Software from Multiple Autonomous Robotic Systems Laboratory
Optimized Radio Frequency Pulses Generated From Magnetic Resonance User Defined Parameters
High Quality Transparent Conductive Oxide Thin Films
Physical-layer cross-technology communication via signal emulation (AllBee)
A method to enable high-throughput cross-technology communication using physical-level emulation without hardware or firmware modifications.
Nanowire Based Closed Ring Resonators with Extremely High Quality Factors
Design of Energy Efficient Microprocessor
Scan-Specific Machine Learning Reconstruction for MRI
Augmented non-invasive hearing system
Autonomous Vehicle Lane Detection System for Limited Visibility Conditions
3D Microscale Anisotropic Metamaterials for Rotation Sensing
3D Printed Stretchable Tactile Sensors with Electronic Ink
Sliding Windowed Infinite Fourier Transform (SWIFT)
MRI and Spectroscopy Multi-part Body Coil
3D Microscale Isotropic Metamaterials
Compressed Sensing Coronary MRI Sequence
Enhanced Resolution Cardiac MRI
Remote-Controlled Microscale 3D Self-Assembly
Probes for Biosynthesis of Bacterial Cell Wall
Graphene Based 3D Nanotubes and Nanochannel Sensors
Increase Signal-to-noise Ratio in Imaging Data
Faster MRI Acquistion with Motion Robustness
3D Printable Heat Exchanger
Heat to Electricity Using Phase Transformations in Ferroelectric Oxides
Tunable Neural Electrodes for MRI-Compatible Brain Signal Recordings
Mobile Accessible Pedestrian Signal (MAPS) System
An integrated assistive system to support wayfinding and situational awareness in urban environments for people with vision impairment.
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.
Biomass Absorbs Phosphates and Phosphate-Containing Herbicide (Organophosphates)
Myocardial Viability Functional Assessment
Dynamic Quantification of Myocardial Tissue MRI
Orthopedic Meniscus Repair Implant, Introducer and Delivery System
Remedy for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Large 3D Printed Skull Window for Neuroscience Research
Conformable Dual-mode Ultrasound Transducers for Neuromodulation
Ultra-High Yield Para-Xylene from Biomass-Derived 2,5-Dimethylfuran
Single Voxel MR Spectroscopy of Human Brain with Automatic Voxel Positioning
Solar UV-Induced Skin Cancer Inhibitor
UAV Transforms between Fixed-wing and Quad-rotor Mid-flight
Conductive Polymer Composites Based on Co-continuous Polymer Blends with Interfacial Graphene
Magnetization Transfer Contrast Preparation
Spintronic Thermal Sensor (20170082, Dr. Jian-Ping Wang)
Direct Synthesis of High Aspect Ratio Zeolite Nanosheets
Exchange Coupled Composite Media for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording
Particle Swarm Optimization for Programming Neuromodulation Systems
Multi-modal Neuromodulation Therapy Promotes Sleep
Optimizing Processors for IoT Applications
Scaffolds for Cancer Cell Ablation
Pediatric Tracheo-bronchomalacia Stent and Deployment System
Biomass-derived Butadiene from Tetrahydrofuran
Biomass-Derived Isoprene in High Yield
Motion-Robust Cardiac B1+ Mapping of the Transmit Field
Biorenewable Alternative to Polyacrylates
Imaging Source Distribution from Electromagnetic Signals
High-voltage, Fully-integrated, High-density Microstimulator with Charge Balancing
Predicting Crop Yield and Quality Using Canopy Reflectance and LiDAR Sensors
Clinical Quality MRI Image under Inhomogeneous Magnetic Field
Two-terminal Memory Device with Full Write and Read Functionalities (20160423, Dr. Jian-Ping Wang)
Synthesizing Virtual Oscillators for Inverter-Based Power Systems (20160422, Dr. Sairaj Dhople)
Simultaneous RF Signal Transmission and Reception in MRI (20160420)
Bio-based Elastomers from Recoverable Methyl Valerolactone (20160418, Dr. Marc Hillmyer)
Neural Recording under Electrical Microstimulation
Bicycle Collision Prevention System
Black-Blood T1 Myocardial Mapping to Remove Partial Voluming Effects
Highly Stable Calibration-free Printable Ion-Selective Electrode
Free Piston Engines for Mobile Fluid Power Equipment
Lung Biopsy Tool
Fast Magnetoelectric Device Based on Current-driven Domain Wall Propagation (20160364, Dr. Jian-Ping Wang)
3D Shoulder Motion Measurement System
Efficient Process to Make Biodegradable Polyesters and Green Solvents from Itaconic Acid
Biosynthetic Route to Serofendic Acid
ThermoDome Thermodilution Cardiac Output Catheter
Optimal Power Flow Pursuit
Smart Clothing with Dynamically Controlled Compression
Engineered enzymes to disrupt bacterial communication and reduce virulence
Engineered enzymes that inhibit bacterial virulence factors by breaking down bacterial communication molecules.
Engineered enzymes to disrupt and prevent biofilms
Engineered enzymes that inhibit hazardous and infectious biofilms by breaking down bacterial communication molecules.
Environmentally-friendly, enzymatic anticorrosion and antifouling coating
A method to reduce microbial-caused corrosion and biofouling through the use of an enzymatic coating to disrupt bacterial communication
Designing 2D and 3D Adiabatic Pulses
Neuromodulator for Simultaneous Stimulation and Signal Reception
Colorimetric Assay for Microbial Screening
Renewable Chemicals from Furans
Monomer Recovery from Biobased Polyurethane (20160238, Dr. Marc Hillmyer)
Efficient release of affinity-captured cells
A method to effectively release affinity-captured cells.