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Stretchable, Adhesive, and Self-Healing Hydrogels for Next-Generation Medical Adhesives
A hydrogel that can naturally stretch and self-heal while adhering to the body, enabling new designs for medical adhesives. Problem: Hydrogels are naturally biocompatible materials which could revolutionize diverse medical technologies ranging from artificial muscles to wearable electronics. Their simple non-toxic composition along with their non-rigid...
Published: 10/16/2023   |   Inventor(s): Shu Yang, Mingtao Chen, Baohong Chen
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Dermatology, Hydrogels, Soft Materials
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Chemical Processes and Synthesis, Technology Classifications > Materials
Naturally Flexible, Adhesive, and Conductive Hydrogel Electrodes for Medical Sensing
A hydrogel that combines conductive additives with the strength of dynamic bonds to create a naturally flexible and adhesive electrode. Problem: Biocompatible sensors offer immense opportunities in neurological and cardiac testing, health and fitness tracking, medical robotics, and prosthetics. Unfortunately, modern sensors use hard materials...
Published: 6/24/2024   |   Inventor(s): Flavia Vitale, Shu Yang, Mehrnaz Mojtabavi, Brendan Murphy, Mingtao Chen, Baohong Chen, Yuchong Gao
Keywords(s): Bioengineering, Cardiovascular, Hydrogels, Neurology, Soft Materials
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Materials
Quick, Reversible, Moisture-Activated Adhesive
Activated by water quickly, dry hydrogel film adhesive produces a strong and reversible adhesion. Problem: Adhesives are used in numerous applications in our daily lives. In general, adhesives are either strong but irreversible or weak but reversible. There is a need for stronger and reversible adhesives. One potential solution is a formulation of...
Published: 10/16/2023   |   Inventor(s): Shu Yang, Mingtao Chen, Alexander Tucker, Anand Jagota, Yue Wu
Keywords(s): Hydrogels, Surgery
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Materials
Nanopore Tweezer System for Protein Kinase Allosteric Drug Screening
­ PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES AND END-USE APPLICATIONS • Nanopore-tweezer-based system for efficient kinase allosteric drug screening ADVANTAGES • Label-free method • Capable of identifying both allosteric inhibitors and activators • Capable of distinguishing active-site inhibitors from allosteric...
Published: 8/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Min Chen, Fanjun Li
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Category(s): Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Research tools
Nanopore-based Sensors for Antibody Screening Applications
PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES AND END-USE APPLICATIONS • Nanopore-based antibody screening system • Nanopore sensors for antibody detection and identification • Antibody screening in hybridoma-based antibody production • Real-time monitoring of antibody production in cell culture ADVANTAGES •...
Published: 6/26/2023   |   Inventor(s): Min Chen, Joshua Foster, Minji Kim, Matthew Moore
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Category(s): Devices & sensors, Life Sciences, Research tools
Novel Multi-Omics Aging Clock
­A multi-omics clock analyzes multiple layers of omics data with machine learning to predict remaining lifespan of mammals, particularly for animal model studies. Large omics data sets may be used from combinations of genomics, proteomics, lipids, etc. available from blood or other simple sample collection. This tool can robustly capture changes...
Published: 3/12/2024   |   Inventor(s): George Sutphin, Samuel Freitas, Megha Padi, Chen Chen
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Life Sciences > Biomarkers, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Animal Models, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Screening assays, Technology Classifications > Research Tools > Simulators and Modeling Tools
Autonomous Drone for railroad track inspection
Reference #: 01564 The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for Autonomous Drone for railroad track inspection Background: The current practices suffer from three main drawbacks: 1) Human pilot cost is significant. The schedule of the drone-based track inspection is contingent on the pilot’s availability rather than...
Published: 3/15/2023   |   Inventor(s): Yu Qian, Yi Wang, Chen Chen
Keywords(s): autonomous drone, flight control, image processing, railroad track inspection, self-navigation
Category(s): Engineering and Physical Sciences
2015-671 Underground Shafts for Hydrogen Storage
SummaryResearchers at UCLA have developed an underground drilled shaft concept for storage of hydrogen or other gases.BackgroundOne challenge in creating a hydrogen economy is developing hydrogen gas storage solutions. Increased interest has helped the global hydrogen storage market grow to $2.6 billion in 2016, and it is expected to reach over $5...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Adrienne Lavine, Hossein Kavehpour, Dante Simonetti, Richard Wirz, Chen Chen, Gabriela Bran, Gopinath Warrier, Hamarz Aryafar, Jonathon Kennedy, Joshua Jordan, Keith Lovegrove
Keywords(s): Energy & Water
Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation > Solar, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage
BlueTIME - Bluetooth-based Travel Information Monitoring and Evaluation System
BlueTIME (Bluetooth-Based Travel Information Monitoring and Evaluation System) is a low cost, integrated system for roadway travel time detection, traffic state monitoring, and performance evaluation. BlueTIME detects anonymous MAC addresses from all Bluetooth devices within range (e.g., phones, vehicular Bluetooth systems, headsets, and music players)....
Published: 8/1/2024   |   Inventor(s): Yao-Jan Wu, Kenneth Head, Shu Yang, Ming Chen
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Communications & Networking > Wireless, Technology Classifications > Engineering & Physical Sciences > Transportation & Automotive > Safety Systems/Driver Enhancements
A New Class of Nanopore Sensors for Rapid Detection of Bioanalytes
• Nanopore sensor kits or chips for detection of bioanalytes, such as proteins, nucleic acids, cells, bacteria or viruses• Nanopore sensor kits or chips for disease diagnostics• Nanopore sensors for single-molecule analysis of intermolecular interactionsPRODUCT OPPORTUNITIESADVANTAGES• Real-time, rapid analyte...
Published: 8/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Min Chen, Christina Chisholm, Monifa Fahie
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Category(s): Devices & sensors, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Diagnostic technology, Life Sciences, Research tools