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A Process for the Complete Degradation of Perfluoro Alkyl Substances (PFAS) Molecules Using Catalytic Ozonolysis
The Problem: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been widely used in various industrial and consumer products such as non-stick cookware, water-repellent fabrics, and firefighting foams due to their unique properties of resistance to heat, water, and oil. These chemicals are highly persistent in the...
Published: 11/5/2024   |   Inventor(s): James Shogren-Harris, Steven Weinman, Alexander Minne, Britney Mack
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services
Intelligent System for Self-Healing Composite Materials
The Problem: Aerospace vehicles endure significant stress resulting from foreign object impacts, thermo-mechanical fatigue, and environmental wear, leading to potential damage such as cracks or the separation of outer layers. Although self-healing systems are available for aerospace vehicles, they require unique sensors and diagnostic systems to monitor...
Published: 10/3/2024   |   Inventor(s): Samit Roy
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Category(s): Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Transportation, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services, Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Manufacturing
Temperature Sensor on the Chip for Power Semiconductors
­The Problem: Power semiconductors are the fundamental component in power electronic systems. The temperature of a power semiconductor is the major design consideration when designing a power electronic system, however, the temperature impossible to measure during actual operation. This leads to a variety of reliability issues including catastrophic...
Published: 7/30/2024   |   Inventor(s): Nicholas Baker, Andrew Lemmon, Francesco Iannuzzo, ‪Szymon Bęczkowski
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Technology Classifications > Communication, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services, Technology Classifications, Technology Classifications > Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Materials, Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Transportation
Portable Impedance Based Chemical Sensor
­ The Problem: Current chemical sensors (which are used to help detect toxic materials and explosives) are not highly selective or sensitive to detecting the target compounds. This is largely due to non-selective methodologies like DC resistivity. Additionally, they typically weigh more than forty pounds and cost over a hundred thousand dollars....
Published: 2/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Adam Hauser, Jennifer Soliz, Nelson Moreno, Smriti Ranjit
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Communication, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services
Vehicle Occupant Detection Device
The Problem: There's a growing need for advanced safety systems designed to prevent harm to individuals and pets left unintentionally locked inside vehicles. Such situations can arise from simple oversight, with the potential consequences being dire, especially under extreme temperature conditions. Current commonly used safety measures tend to...
Published: 10/3/2024   |   Inventor(s): Timothy Haskew, Edward Sazonov
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Systems & Services, Technology Classifications > Communication
Methods for Modeling Water Quality
­ The Problem: Monitoring and mapping inland water quality is critical for sustainability of water supplies for human consumption, agriculture, industry, and other economic activities. In previous studies, empirical models have been widely used to map water quality parameters for inland waters using remotely sensed imagery. Due to the complex...
Published: 6/2/2023   |   Inventor(s): Hongxing Liu, Min Xu, Richard Beck
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Communication, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services
Deep Learning-Based Crack Segmentation Through Heterogeneous Image Fusion
­ The Problem: Currently laser scanning technology has been used in the Engineering and Transportation industries to survey roads and monitor surface conditions. However, existing software that scans for road cracking requires a time-consuming pre-filtering of each data point to cut out false-identification of cracks. Also, current technology...
Published: 2/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Wei Song
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Communication, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services
Roadway Crack Identification & Segmentation
­ The Problem: Currently laser scanning technology has been used in the Engineering and Transportation industries to survey roads and monitor surface conditions. However, existing software that scans for road cracking requires a time-consuming pre-filtering of each data point to cut out false-identification of cracks. Also, current technology...
Published: 2/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Wei Song
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Communication, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services
Real-Time Demand Response Mechanism for Residential Energy Consumers
­ The Problem: Energy-efficient thermostats are manufactured for consumer cost savings. Currently, the most successful “smart” thermostats learns the habits of the costumer and programs itself to save the owner the maximum amount of money possible based on their lifestyle instead of focusing on other aspects of the home and its location. The...
Published: 2/27/2023   |   Inventor(s): Shuhui Li
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services
Radar-Based Communication & Interpretation Of American Sign Language
Spreading Awareness & Understanding Of ASL Through Technology THE PROBLEM: American Sign Language (ASL) serves as the predominant language of deaf communities in the United States and Canada, helping approximately 500,000 people communicate through facial expressions and hand motions. Unfortunately, most of the hearing population does not learn...
Published: 5/3/2023   |   Inventor(s): Sevgi Gurbuz, Ali Gurbuz, Chris Crawford, Darrin Griffin
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Communication, Technology Classifications > Systems & Services