http://utah.technologypublisher.comBe the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from University of Utahen-USTue, 07 Apr 2026 21:07:12 GMTFri, 13 Mar 2020 14:15:22 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduCopyright 2026, University of UtahU-5896http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/39167Fri, 13 Mar 2020 14:15:22 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/39167U-5356http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25642Invention SummaryTitanium has exceptional properties such as high strength, light weight, superior corrosion resistance, and the best biocompatibility of any metal. Unfortunately, titanium is not widely used today since the cost is about 20 times that of general purpose steel. There has been a large amount of research in the past fifty years in search of a new method to reduce the cost of making titanium. None of the methods reported to date are commercialized. A novel, low cost method to produce titanium has been developed by University of Utah inventor Dr. Zak Fang and his team. The process ...Fri, 14 Jul 2017 07:55:24 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25642U-6244http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25548TECHNOLOGY SUMMARYDrug delivery Pioneer, Dr. Jindřich Kopeček has innovated the next generation of Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADC) with high efficacy tumor targeting and minimal off-target toxicity. The innovative approach involves a controlled living polymerization technique which results in a well-defined semitelechelic maleimide functionalized HPMA polymer-drug conjugate, followed by specific attachment to an antibody via accessible cysteine residue to generate a homogenous ADC with adjustable amount of payload.Lead ADC, RTX-P-EPI (Rituximab conjugated to Epirubicin) has been well characteri...Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:26:26 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25548U-6321http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25422Fri, 02 Jun 2017 08:20:01 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25422U-6319http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25344TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY SafeUT is an app that provides anonymous 24/7 access for crisis intervention and a bully tip line to Utah K-12 students through confidential two-way communication with crisis counselors. Communication can take place through the app itself, a text number, or web chat.Bullying at school can lead to lifelong physical and mental health problems for all individuals involved and is linked to suicidal behavior in students. Youth suicide is a problem nationwide and in additional to the emotional toll on friends and family, it comes with significant economic costs to individual state...Mon, 22 May 2017 13:38:02 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25344U-6287http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25343Mon, 22 May 2017 13:16:45 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25343U-6326http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25342Mon, 22 May 2017 11:50:39 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25342U-6338http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25341Mon, 22 May 2017 11:25:17 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25341U-6314http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25256Wed, 10 May 2017 09:01:23 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25256U-6317http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25231Mon, 08 May 2017 08:14:51 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/25231U-6145http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/24098Thu, 16 Feb 2017 13:35:02 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/24098U-5926http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23704Invention SummaryA new Universal Controller for individuals who are completely paralyzed (quadriplegia/tetraplegia) has been developed at the University of Utah and is available for licensing. This assistive technology greatly expands the number of input commands for an assistive controller over the current standard by allowing concurrent inputs from a variety of devices. In addition to the standard Sip-and-Puff input used in most systems today, the Universal Controller can also receive commands from muscle twitch, joystick, head array, and other inputs, thus providing the user with more indep...Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:45:01 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23704U-5793http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23564Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:46:37 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23564U-6110http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23560Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:48:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23560U-3244http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23559Invention SummaryU-3244 serves as a screening tool to identify pregnancies at risk of disease or prematurity as early as 12 weeks. This technology involves the use of Doppler ultrasound techniques to study the blood flow velocities from fetal and maternal arteries. Sophisticated signal processing algorithms are used to analyze these data for coherence between maternal and fetal blood flow. Early detection of preeclampsia allows preventative and effective therapeutic agents to be started as early of the second trimester. Previous data has suggested that early administration of this and other tr...Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:47:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23559U-6170http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23558Wed, 23 Nov 2016 05:46:09 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23558U-4896http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23553Tue, 22 Nov 2016 06:37:56 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/23553U-6138http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22961Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:21:31 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22961U-6209http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22945Thu, 29 Sep 2016 05:38:49 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22945U-6205http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22944Invention SummaryA novel method to manufacture electrochromic windows for increasing energy efficiency is under development at the University of Utah. In modern residential and commercial buildings, the most significant contributor to high heating and cooling loads is the poor energy efficiency of windows. Windows will always be inherently less effective in containing heat compared to more insulating materials as their primary purpose is to allow visible light in and out of the building. Dynamic tinting through electrochromic coatings can reduce the energy requirements for cooling by temporari...Thu, 29 Sep 2016 05:36:43 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22944U-5787http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22908Mon, 26 Sep 2016 05:57:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22908U-6172http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22875Tue, 20 Sep 2016 05:26:21 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22875U-6171http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22874Invention SummaryA new tool for removing dental cement has been developed. Cement is used to secure a dental crown to a human tooth. When cement is left on the outside of the crown it creates periodontitis which will lead to tooth or implant loss. Removing this cement can be difficult using current tools. This technology is a rubber spatula made from a series of polymers fashioned into a device that optimizes surface area for easy and effective removal of dental cement. The tool has the ability to bend as needed or remain straight. The resilient polymer is designed to maximize surface area in ...Tue, 20 Sep 2016 05:23:47 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22874U-6114http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22810Invention SummaryThe invention is a new method for producing cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin films using a direct conversion process from aqueous precursors of cadmium and tellurium ions. The process is carried out at room temperature with atmospheric pressure using a spin coater by alternately depositing the cadmium and tellurium precursor solutions onto a substrate. A standard thermal annealing process to improve crystalline quality finishes the procedure. This method could be adopted by current manufacturers of CdTe solar modules to streamline their manufacturing process of solar modules. The...Thu, 08 Sep 2016 05:35:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22810U-5771http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22807Invention SummaryThis invention adds additional stiffness to Buckling Restrained Braces (BRB), which support steel beams in construction applications. This product enhances BRBs by adding a steel compression plate (Fig.1) with stiffeners and secondary tension straps (Fig.2). These both improve the stiffness of regular BRBs in order to help control the displacement of the steel beam in a BRB which can occur during natural disasters. The secondary tension straps add reliability by decreasing excessive deformation in the system from forces that are causing tension. Two steel compression plates ad...Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:57:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22807U-5984http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22806Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:56:37 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22806U-6182http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22805Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:55:17 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22805U-6134http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22804Invention SummaryA new technology with the potential to identify antimicrobials is being developed. Screening for antimicrobials is one of the most significant stages of drug development. This technology takes advantage of the unique bacterial biology/biochemistry, the differences in drug metabolism and the differences in drug import/export in order to target Gram positive organisms. The new technology is useful to researchers and pharmaceuticals in drug discovery. Currently there are numerous screening methods for the detection of antimicrobial activity. These methods include: diffusion, bioa...Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:54:28 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22804U-6133http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22802Invention SummaryA simple, downloadable mobile application that serves as a learning tool for speech pathologists has been developed. The app uses repetition to gradually train students to accurately identify speech pathologies present in various sentence structures. The training is self-paced and helps users learn to recognize and categorize linguistic symptoms associated with a variety of pediatric language disorders. The technology targets undergraduate and graduate students in speech language pathology, speech pathology instructors, and practicing speech clinicians. It replaces generic stu...Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:51:47 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22802U-6035http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22800Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:48:59 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22800U-6104http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22720Invention SummaryA novel electrolyte for use in advanced batteries, such as lithium-sulfur batteries, has been developed. It utilizes natural halloysite nanotubes in order to prevent crystallization of a polymer electrolyte system. This provides significant value as it increases the viability of solid-state electrolytes and lithium-sulfur batteries. As a result, it would significantly interest companies such as Tesla and Samsung. They would be able to utilize this electrolyte in conjunction with future lithium-sulfur or types of batteries in order to increase capacity and decrease manufacturin...Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:27:32 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22720U-6086http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22620Fri, 05 Aug 2016 05:13:09 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22620U-6174http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22619Fri, 05 Aug 2016 05:10:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22619U-6166http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22618Fri, 05 Aug 2016 05:08:05 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22618U-6012http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22548Wed, 27 Jul 2016 05:34:42 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22548U-6142http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22496Invention SummaryA new technology has been developed which is an augment to ChIP based methods of mapping protein bonding sites on the genome. This technology provides an input control for ChIP-based protocols, such as ChIP-exo, that offers improved artifact reduction in data and a statistically valid control sample when performing extensive sample manipulations. Potential economic buyers of this technology are established ChIP kit makers that would include this process in their existing kits. The industry standard for ChIP kits are limited to use in relatively simple sequencing procedures. Th...Wed, 20 Jul 2016 05:42:42 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22496U-6121http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22459Fri, 15 Jul 2016 06:02:06 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22459U-6093http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22458Fri, 15 Jul 2016 06:00:40 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22458U-6131http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22457Fri, 15 Jul 2016 05:58:56 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22457U-6092http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22456Fri, 15 Jul 2016 05:54:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22456U-6004http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22455Fri, 15 Jul 2016 05:52:35 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22455U-5987http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22454Fri, 15 Jul 2016 05:49:58 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22454U-6024http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22453Fri, 15 Jul 2016 05:41:45 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22453U-6029http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22446Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:45:46 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22446U-6153http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22445Invention SummaryAn automated, objective, and validated method for evaluating and recommending workload distribution for the management of cancer clinical trials has been developed. This tool has the ability to compare and balance workloads among staff based on the phase and complexity of trials. Models of self-reported time and staff workload resulted in a Pearson Correlation Coefficient of 0.89 and were able to explain 79.21% of the variance in workload assessment. Medical institutions similar to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, where the tool was developed, that are comprised of research and ...Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:42:04 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22445U-6140http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22444Invention SummaryTracking population HRQOL over time also helps identify health disparities, evaluate progress on achieving broad health goals, and inform healthy public policy. These applications complement those of clinical research and practice, where HRQOL assessment measures patient-centered outcomes from medical, surgical, and behavioral interventions. Whereas current methods to test HRQOL are very useful in broad and general settings and often administered through a proxy, the HRQOL-38 is a theory-based, self-administered, paper-pencil survey of health-related quality of life designed t...Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:39:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22444U-6141http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22443Thu, 14 Jul 2016 05:36:29 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22443U-6040http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22338Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:24:39 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22338U-5869http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22337Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:22:43 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22337U-6013http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22223Mon, 13 Jun 2016 06:05:39 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22223U-6080http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22222Mon, 13 Jun 2016 06:01:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22222U-6056http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22115Tue, 31 May 2016 06:08:30 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22115U-5810http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22114Tue, 31 May 2016 06:04:18 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/22114U-6096http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21816Thu, 28 Apr 2016 07:59:05 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21816U-5880http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21783Invention SummaryMonoclonal antibody as a single agent therapy for solid and blood cancers show limited clinical efficacy. High doses are needed which result in undesired adverse immunogenicity and toxicity. Conjugating antibodies to cytotoxic drug show durable clinical response. However ADC designing is complex, with knowledge of linkers, drug and antibody combinations in the context of a specific cancer. The current invention describes a novel approach for modifying and improving antibody avidity by using graphene oxide (GO) as a targeted delivery scaffold. The GO-based aqueous composition a...Wed, 20 Apr 2016 07:12:47 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21783U-6085http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21747Wed, 13 Apr 2016 11:18:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21747U-5901http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21649Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:50:47 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21649U-5727http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21648Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:47:05 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21648U-6070http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21612Invention SummaryA prototype for a compact and energy efficient HVAC unit has been developed and initially tested. The HVAC supplies the multiple needs of a building including its air conditioning, air heating, and water heating. This is accomplished by using a combination of semi-independent units. These units include a domestic hot water source, energy and heat recovery systems, and a mini-split cooling system. The unit is optimized for spaces between 700 and 5000 square feet, or residentially sized buildings. The largest market for this technology would most likely be in home construction a...Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:22:35 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21612U-5648http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21611Fri, 25 Mar 2016 09:20:45 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21611U-6051http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21577Invention SummaryA novel method of creating stacked polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) has been determined using powerful quantum mechanical calculations. This can be used in order to develop tune-able bandgaps that can be used in OLEDs (organic light emitting diodes), solar cells, flexible displays, and new types of semiconductors/transistors. Compared to current OLED production methodologies, this OLED structure has significantly higher performance rates. These new OLEDs would be targeted mostly towards displays and lighting since those are locations where the market is already headed an...Thu, 17 Mar 2016 08:30:49 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21577U-6065http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21575Invention SummaryA new smart phone app for creating custom ring tones has been developed. The new app is original in the way it assigns specific sounds for letters and words. It helps ensure users hear and recognize who is calling/texting even if the phone is in a bag or away because beeps and whistles can be heard more clearly than words. Furthermore, this app automatically assigns ringtones to each person on the contact list, unlike current apps that require the user to manually assign the ringtones to their contacts. Users are able to enjoy listening to their contact-specific ringtones by g...Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:10:18 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21575U-5679http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21480Tue, 01 Mar 2016 07:42:39 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21480U-5881http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21460Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:35:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21460U-5794http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21459Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:31:46 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21459U-4003http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21447Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:10:37 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21447U-6030http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21409Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:38:41 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21409U-6000http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21408Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:36:32 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21408U-5998http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21407Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:34:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21407U-5576http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21344Invention Summary The inventors have developed a novel means of inhibiting NET development and preventing further tissue injury associated with inflammation, both of which will decrease morbidity and mortality. While NET formation is a potent mechanism of killing microbes, there is emerging evidence that NETs mediate vascular and tissue injury in inflammatory syndromes. In the clinic, the inventors use anti-inflammatory therapeutic agents to target inappropriate, maladaptive, and injurious NET formation that leads to injury. Unfortunately, current state of the art anti- inflammatory agents dep...Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:36:35 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21344U-4621http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21343Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:32:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21343U-5918http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21274Fri, 22 Jan 2016 06:07:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/21274U-4298http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/20812Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:29:06 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/20812U-5190http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19799Wed, 17 Jun 2015 14:02:51 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19799U-5516http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19576Fri, 22 May 2015 13:49:35 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19576U-5825http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19280Fri, 08 May 2015 05:46:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19280U-5588http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19279Fri, 08 May 2015 05:45:04 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19279U-5505http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19278Invention SummaryThis invention is a unique gelling protein polymer that can transition from liquid to solid state at physiological temperatures. The gelling polymer is composed of genetically engineered silk-elastin like protein polymers (SELP) which have repeating amino acid sequences of silk and elastin proteins. The sequence is optimized for liquid-to-solid transitioning as an embolic agent as well as sustained drug delivery with applications in transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The liquid gel can be administered into selected blood vessels via catheter to solidify and constrict bloo...Fri, 08 May 2015 05:42:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19278U-5617http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19233Wed, 06 May 2015 14:29:51 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/19233U-5841http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/18906Tue, 21 Apr 2015 07:02:11 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/18906U-5412http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/18424Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:12:04 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/18424U-5790http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/18263Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:48:54 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/18263U-4469http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17976Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:26:27 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17976U-3794http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17975Invention SummaryThis invention visually correlates different logs from computer systems across an enterprise for the detection and diagnosis of complex intrusion attempts. This is possible by integrating three separate visualizations which provide a holistic view of the network security status. The technology provides an alert set of processed data which provides the capabilities to dissect data to see patterns over time. This provides a range of views of the data allowing different analysis comparisons. By doing so the opportunity to reveal attached signatures becomes available.Value Proposi...Wed, 21 Jan 2015 11:46:07 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17975U-5055http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17950Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:03:01 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17950U-4444http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17949Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:02:46 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17949U-4947http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17938Thu, 15 Jan 2015 14:14:36 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17938U-5768http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17881Tue, 13 Jan 2015 05:47:41 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17881U-5535http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17879Tue, 13 Jan 2015 05:40:34 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17879U-5743http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17760Mon, 05 Jan 2015 07:44:24 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17760U-5752http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17733Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:32:21 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17733U-4834http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17424Fri, 24 Oct 2014 12:11:45 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/17424U-4606http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15801Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:18:42 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15801U-4227http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15632 Patent Abstract A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes an actuator having a plurality of charge collection elements. At least one of the charge collection elements is configured to build up electrical charges by directly interacting with an energy field thereby actuating the MEMS through Coulombic interactions. An actuator for a MEMS device is configured to actuate the MEMS device through Coulombic interactions by pumping charges to the actuator when subject to an energy field. A method of actuating a MEMS device includes irradiating an actuator of the MEMS device with an ener...Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:35:37 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15632U-5386http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15430Wed, 25 Jun 2014 10:05:49 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15430U-5250http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15428Wed, 25 Jun 2014 07:40:32 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15428U-4376http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15420Wed, 25 Jun 2014 06:28:43 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15420U-4790http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15414Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:54:14 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15414U-3705http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15413Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:54:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15413U-5533http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15412Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:51:45 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15412U-5170http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15411Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:51:43 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15411U-5345http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15189Tue, 13 May 2014 11:48:03 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15189U-5563http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15163Fri, 09 May 2014 10:38:59 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15163U-5562http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15162Fri, 09 May 2014 10:27:59 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15162MP-00757http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15137Sun, 04 May 2014 06:22:51 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15137U-5612http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15122Invention SummaryNovel systems and methods have been developed for creating lap seam welds between two or more overlying layers of similar or dissimilar metal.  The method involves axially advancing a rotating non-consumable rod against the uppermost of two overlapping layers to be joined.  Frictional heat and rotational forces imparted by the rod result in elasto-plastic deformation at the interface between layers, creating a metallurgical bond.  Translation of the rotating rod results in a continuous longitudinal metallurgically bonded seam weld.  The method is also adaptable to perform clad...Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:33:54 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15122U-5431http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15121Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:08:53 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15121U-5365http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15120Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:08:18 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15120U-5164http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15119Invention SummaryMeasurement of thyroglobulin is used to monitor patients after treatment for differentiated thyroid carcinoma.  After total thyroidectomy and radioactive ablation, serum concentrations of thyroglobulin should decrease to very low levels. A rise of serum concentration of thyroglobulin is indicative of cancer recurrence.  In about 30% of patients, the presence of anti- thyroglobulin autoantibodies interferes with thyroglobulin detection by commonly used immunoassays, leading to the potential for misdiagnosis of cancer recurrence.  This invention describes a sensitive mass spectr...Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:07:37 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15119U-4008http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15118Invention SummaryOrganic light emitting diodes are primarily used in display devices and sometimes in lighting devices. Poor quality of white light emitted by these diodes and their complex fabrication methods may make them undesirable. A new polymer has been synthesized and characterized that emits a broad spectrum which appears white to human eyes. This is achieved obtaining a spectrum consisting of a mixture of phosphorescent and fluorescent emissions of approximately equal strengths.  Value PropositionThe broad spectrum emitted by this polymer makes the light look white when compared to th...Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:03:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15118U-3946http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15117Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:02:27 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15117U-3844http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15116Invention SummaryThis technology is a portable platform for generating a variable magnetic field for use with a portable Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) system. The design is optimized for generating strong electric fields for improved sensitivity, as well as a variable field, allowing the NMR system to be used for identification of different classes of materials. The flux switched permanent magnet variable field generator is designed to be used in conjunction with a micro NMR capillary coil probe.  Value Proposition2.3 Tesla magnetic field for highly accurate measurement capabilities Variab...Wed, 30 Apr 2014 06:01:39 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15116U-3730http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15115Wed, 30 Apr 2014 05:59:50 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15115U-5197http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15023Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:40:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/15023U-4716http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14848Invention SummaryA novel theoretically-exact and stable (TES) image reconstruction algorithm for helical cone-beam computed tomography (CT) has been developed and is available for licensing. The resulting image is a combination of at least two sets of image data detected by a detector within and outside of its Tam-Danielsson (TD) window. The combination of image data increases the quality of the resulting image, particularly avoiding image noise due to interrupted illumination of the examined object at specific pitch values. Value PropositionTES reconstruction method uses all measured data at ...Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:37:30 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14848U-2813http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14744Tue, 11 Mar 2014 10:20:54 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14744U-5413http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14743Invention SummaryA simple fabrication process for increasing the power density of power converters, while maintaining the electromagnetic interference (EMI) at a minimum, has been developed and is available for licensing. A film bulk acoustic resonator (FBAR) is a device consisting of a piezoelectric material sandwiched between two electrodes and acoustically isolated from the surrounding medium. This MEMS device can offer very high inductance density with very high Q factor and can be fabricated effortlessly in a CMOS compatible process. The only extra step to integrate a FBAR on chip in CMOS...Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:25:00 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14743U-4528http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14742 Invention Summary This invention consists of a novel technique for controlling urination, or micturition. It consists of implanting the Utah Slanted Electrode Array (USEA) into the pudendal nerve to provide the capacity to selectively contract and relax the two major muscle groups involved in normal voiding, the detrusor and external urethral sphincter respectively. Upon stimulation, the UP-Stimulator (USEA Pudendal Nerve Stimulator) contracts the bladder muscle while simultaneously relaxing the urethral sphincter to give controlled urination. The UP-Stimulator can be implanted with a minimal...Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:21:21 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14742U-5112http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14539 Invention Summary This novel milling method allows rapid production of multi-gram quantities of nanoparticles of soft or ductile metals with controlled and narrow size distributions. The nanoparticles can optionally be coated with a capping agent that controls solubility/dispersibility in various media including polar and non-polar organic solvents, aqueous solutions, and polymers. The capping agent also controls access of environmental molecules (e.g. oxygen, water) to the particle surface, thereby passivating the surface so that it does not, for example, oxidize upon air exposure or in sto...Tue, 18 Feb 2014 06:54:52 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14539U-3823http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14536Invention SummaryTechnology for X-ray detection in cone-beam geometry is rapidly improving and offers more and more potential for the construction of robust computed tomography systems for high-resolution volume imaging. In order to optimally build such systems, the problem of cone-beam image reconstruction needs to be understood. Our technology consists of a new methodology for reconstructing images from cone-beam projection data. This methodology facilitates exact reconstruction with limited measurements and does not require as much data as other known methods in order to produce high qualit...Tue, 18 Feb 2014 06:53:21 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14536U-5353http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14399Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:09:10 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14399U-4267http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14398Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:08:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14398U-4387http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14397Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:07:52 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14397U-3548http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14395 Invention Summary Pediatric occipitocervical instability can be caused by a wide variety of traumatic, congenital, or developmental problems. Not infrequently, an occipitocervical fusion is required for treatment of instability. While rigid occipitocervical instrumentation for craniovertebral instability has gained acceptance for use in pediatric patients; most of the instrumentation has been modified from adult-sized hardware. Surgeons at the University of Utah Department of Neurosurgery have developed a one-piece occipital-cervical plate, the Wasatch loop system, as a novel intern...Wed, 05 Feb 2014 12:07:25 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14395U-4020http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14346Patent AbstractA system and method by which thickness of a dielectric film on substrates can be noninvasively determined is invented. The system and method are especially applicable to areas and applications where traditional techniques have proven unsuccessful or limited. According to embodiments of the present invention the present system and method can be used to measure film thickness in confined and inaccessible locations, and on substrates of complex geometry. The method can be used with an arbitrary and time varying orientation of the substrate-film interface. The measurements of the fi...Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:17:05 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14346U-4326http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14345Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:13:17 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14345U-3959http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14344Patent AbstractA polycrystalline abrasive composite cutter, including a tool body with a top cutting surface and a flank surface. The composite cutter, joined to a substrate, constitute a shear cutter for a PDC bit, roller-cone bit insert, or other tool that can be highly useful for petroleum drilling or other applications. The body of the polycrystalline abrasive composite cutter includes a plurality of polycrystalline abrasive layers and a plurality of arresting layers. The polycrystalline abrasive layers and the arresting layers are arranged to alternate throughout the tool body in a direct...Mon, 27 Jan 2014 12:13:17 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14344U-5596http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14336Mon, 27 Jan 2014 07:37:21 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14336U-5681http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14335Mon, 27 Jan 2014 07:37:20 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14335U-4452http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14262Tue, 21 Jan 2014 11:00:10 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14262U-4392http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14251Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:15:34 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14251U-4454http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14250Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:15:34 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14250U-5199http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14212Invention Summary Contact-mask photolithography is a widely used technique to replicate microstructures in a cost-effective and rapid fashion. However, it suffers from the requirement of a fixed mask (or photo mask) and consequently longer turn-around times. It is also typically limited in resolution to microstructures. In the present invention, we disclose a new approach that applies absorbance modulation to pattern nanostructures with a mask that can be re-used, i.e., a programmable mask.  Value PropositionAllow for the contact-mask photolithography to be significantly cheaper due to the non...Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:42:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14212U-5387http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14211Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:42:43 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14211U-4739http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14210Fri, 10 Jan 2014 11:42:42 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14210U-5521http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14052Invention SummaryVascular access by inserting central venous catheters (CVC) is a common medical procedure. It is used in connection with various therapies that require administration of crystalloid, drug delivery, introduction of cardiac pacemakers, stents, etc. The WIN NIC (Wire in Needle, Needle in Catheter) central venous catheter kit is a novel concept with intuitively preloaded kit components, transforming the traditional Seldinger approach to improve safety, efficiency and reducing time while making the procedure more cost effective. Central venous catheterization is an invasive procedu...Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:50:06 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14052U-4987http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14051Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:46:59 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/14051U-5665http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13998Tue, 03 Dec 2013 09:42:04 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13998U-3746http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13859Invention SummaryA key benefit of MIMO systems is the ability to simultaneously transmit multiple quadrature amplitude modulated (QAM) symbols through a multitude of antennas. The multiple symbols constitute multidimensional symbols that each carry a large number of information bits, typically 10 to 50. Detection of these symbols involves a decision-making process that requires exploration of a very large set of  possible choices. The present invention consists of a statistical search algorithm that allows one to merge to a correct decision with a minimum number of samples, reducing the set of...Fri, 08 Nov 2013 08:48:04 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13859U-5071http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13559Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:51:51 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13559U-5442http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13540Thu, 17 Oct 2013 08:49:36 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13540U-3832http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13471Wed, 02 Oct 2013 12:37:10 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13471U-5114http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13441Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:18:20 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13441U-2861http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13437Tue, 24 Sep 2013 11:32:42 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13437U-4789http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13432Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:07:20 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13432U-4000http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13407Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:31:24 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13407U-2800http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13405Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:31:06 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13405U-3378http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13404Title: Control of Engineering Processes Using New Magnetostrictive Alloy Compositions Invention Summary: Nickel-Palladium (Ni-Pd) alloy based catalysts play an important role in chemical and petroleum industries. So do other ferromagnetic alloy based catalysts. Some of these metals, that form the catalysts, have magnetic characteristics, which when favorably used, could have a huge impact in their catalytic activities. Magnetostriction is a phenomenon of deformation of ferromagnetic materials when subjected to a magnetic field. This technology describes how magnetostriction can be used...Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:30:47 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13404U-3982http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13403 **VALUE EXPRESS** Invention Summary: the University of Utah inventors developed a method of making highly fluorinated oils and surfactants for radiotherapy application. Intellectual Property: US patent 8,252,778 has issued for this technology. This technology is available for license under the University of Utah's Value Express Licensing Program. To license this technology please download the Value Express License Agreement, print, sign, and fax or email a copy of the signed agreement.Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:30:20 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13403U-4556http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13402Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:30:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13402U-3597http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13400 **VALUE EXPRESS** Emulsion-Based Non-Toxic Biodegradable Fluids for the Simulation of Crude Oil Behavior in Spill Environments Invention Summary: The environmental impact of accidental oil spills depends upon the effectiveness, efficiency and speed of the clean-up response. An effective way to improve spill response and remediation is to conduct mock spills in a controlled environment. However, strict environmental regulations do not allow the use of crude oil in such exercises. The results obtained by using current substitutes such as ping-pong balls, fire-fighting foam and canola oil have...Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:29:26 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13400U-4377http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13399Tue, 17 Sep 2013 13:29:07 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13399U-4223http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13396 Patent Abstract A method of preventing non-specific adsorption of proteins onto a surface can include providing a substrate that has a surface on which surface groups are attached. A solution can be applied to the surface that includes a protective reagent having a terminal functional group exhibiting a dipole moment. A monolayer comprising the protective reagent is assembled on the surface by reacting the protective reagent with the surface groups, thereby creating a protected surface. The protective reagent alone is sufficient to confer to the protected surface an increased res...Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:22:52 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/13396U-5603http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12991Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:49:20 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12991U-5026http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12789Three and Four Coil Systems for Power and Data Telemetry in Implantable DevicesUniversity Reference Number: U-5026Invention SummaryThe technology is a method for increasing the efficiency of implantable devices in terms of both data transfer (bandwidth) and battery life. This is achieved by increasing the number of coils from two to three (in the case of already existing implants) or four (in the case of new device). Current state of the art systems use two coils for data and power transfer which power transfer efficiency is not great and decreases fast with respect to distance.Value Propositi...Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:12:27 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12789U-4749http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12363Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:43:48 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12363U-5042http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12074Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:14:34 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12074U-5040http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12011Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:55:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12011U-5504http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12006Brief Description of the TechnologyThe current invention is a peptide construct that has been modified by fluorophores to monitor redox changes in live cells. The extent of fluorescence is dependent on the cellular GSH/GSSG ratio and is measured using a simple fluorescent plate reader. The technology has been validated with known redox active compounds. Brief Description of the Market, Business Case and Opportunity Market                 Changes in redox signaling have a documented role in the pathogenesis of large number of diseases such as cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular disease, neuro...Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:48:01 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12006U-5213http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12005Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:43:10 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/12005U-3731http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11990Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:52:36 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11990U-3962http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11980Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:15:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11980U-5285http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11979Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:49:23 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11979U-5512http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11896Technology DescriptionIn the healthy eye, regulation of blood vessel growth, or angiogenesis, is critical for visual clarity.  Dysregulated angiogenesis is the cause of vision loss and blindness associated with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, neovascular glaucoma, and corneal neovascularization.  The Raver2 protein has been identified as a key regulator of angiogenesis in in the eye, which specifically modulates the activity of the vascular growth factor which controls this process. Expression of Raver2 suppresses angiogenesis in a mouse model of corneal blindness, prov...Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:46:10 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11896U-5183http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11895TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY New antifungal peptides called Burkholdines Can be used to treat fungal infections in human subjectsCan help solve deadly fungal infections in plants and crops which are resistant to existing antifungal agentsBENEFITSBurkholdine compounds are more potent than existing antifungal agents16-60 times the potency of amphotericin control against S. cerevisiae16 times the potency of amphotericin B against A. niger2 times the potency of amphotericin B against C. albicansMARKET OPPORTUNITYFor human use, the world antifungal drug market was $6.1 billion in 2011 with 3.2% CAGRThe US ho...Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:36:00 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11895U-5409http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11893The ProblemCatheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) is the most common hospital-acquired infection, affecting 1M patients with 13,000 deaths and $1B in annual healthcare costs in the US. Foley catheters are the standard of care for indwelling catheterization. Infections occur when bacteria from the digestive tract adhere to the urethra and grow in the stagnant space. CAUTI risk with Foley catheters increases to 100% after 30 days. Patient discomfort is high with large tube diameter and balloon retention mechanism. Patient safety is also at risk with accidents pulling the catheter out, damaging the uret...Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:02:45 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11893U-4706http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11836Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:57:27 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11836U-5458http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11732Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:04:27 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11732U-5205http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11491Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:41:43 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11491U-3104http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11488 Patent Abstract A method, system, apparatus and device for the monitoring, diagnosis and evaluation of the state of a dynamic system is disclosed. This method and system provides the processing means for receiving sensed and/or simulated data, converting such data into a displayable object format and displaying such objects in a manner such that the interrelationships between the respective variables can be correlated and identified by a user. This invention provides for the rapid cognitive grasp of the overall state of a critical function with respect to a dynamic system. The sy...Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:18:17 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11488U-5315http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11117Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:29:00 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/11117U-5116http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10939Invention SummaryThe invention consists of sol-gel techniques for the fabrication of high-quality large area single and/or multi-layer thin films made from a variety of oxide-based materials. The fabrication of alternating dielectric multi-layer thin film stacks can currently be divided into two approaches: 1) expensive fabrication and high-quality products (physical and chemical deposition methods) and 2) inexpensive fabrication and moderate-quality products (conventional sol-gel methods). This invention bridges these two approaches by using inexpensive synthesis methods for the fabrication o...Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:47:32 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10939U-5430http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10743Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:36:46 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10743U-5393http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10741Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:36:43 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10741U-5080http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10740Wed, 05 Sep 2012 16:36:40 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10740U-4722http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10164Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:28:54 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10164U-4393http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10142Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:46:23 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10142U-4931http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10141Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:46:21 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10141U-4047http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10042Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:12:27 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10042U-4046http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10041Invention SummaryThis invention presents a novel needle fabrication technique for creating a sharp, beveled metallic microneedle. Using a SU-8 mold structure, needle tip geometry with beveled dimensions can be controlled in 3D. The same fabrication method can be adopted to create a micro-blade with controlled blade angle.Market ApplicationsExisting microneedle fabrication techniques are not able to control the needle tip geometry in 3D. The manufacturing method disclosed in this invention can produce a controlled sharp needle tip, for example, a tubular hollow needle with an angled tip, or oth...Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:12:26 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10041U-4119http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10040 Invention Summary A novel energy efficient absorption device used to dissipate energy and thereby reduce damage of a structure due to applied external and internal forces/stress. It is composed of a single steel plate shaped to have four "nodes" or fuse points of reduced area. As a structure experiences seismic accelerations that produce inter-story drift, the damper is stretched in a non-linear manner that focuses shear and tension forces on the four nodes when the load exceeds a certain level. The unique formation of the plate absorbs significant amounts of energy thus redu...Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:13:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10040U-3890http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10039 **VALUE EXPRESS**Invention SummaryWAMS is a bolt-on system with hand-actuated levers and disc/caliper system to propel, brake and securely park a manual wheelchair. It incorporates a set of ergonomic handles that enables users with reduced grip strength to propel or stop the wheelchair. Other interesting features of the invention include a) a lever system that allow the use of larger muscle groups with greater pushing strength and better stamina b) a disc brake system that provides solid clamping power to lock the chair in place while eliminating the need of skin friction t...Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:13:11 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10039U-3743http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10031 **VALUE EXPRESS** Invention Summary: the University of Utah inventors developed a system and method for a remote desktop environment for a grid enabled system. The system can include a grid enabled server capable of being connected into a grid network. Intellectual Property: US patent 7,325,040 has issued for this technology. This technology is available for license under the University of Utah's Value Express Licensing Program. To license this technology please download the Value Express License Agreement, print, sign, and fax or email a copy of the signed agreement.Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:03:28 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10031U-3670http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10030 **VALUE EXPRESS** Invention Summary: the University of Utah inventors developed the invention that relates to titanium oxide containing slag compositions and associated methods for reducing the nitrogen content of metals. Intellectual Property: US patent 7,655,066 has issued for this technology. This technology is available for license under the University of Utah's Value Express Licensing Program. To license this technology please download the Value Express License Agreement, print, sign, and fax or email a copy of the signed agreement. For more information on the Value Express Licensing...Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:03:26 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/10030U-3355http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9936Invention SummaryThis technology is related to the development of a suite of fluids tailored to simulate specific crude oils. The base fluid would consist of a blend of one or more vegetable oils, naturally occurring, non-toxic oils and/or synthetic oils. The fluids would also have a slate of additives that modify physical and chemical properties of the base fluid blend to closely approximate key properties of the targeted crude oil. The simulant formulations may also contain secondary phases that contain nutrients to enhance biodegradation and/or tracking agents to permit definition of the ex...Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:11:17 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9936U-3354http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9935 **VALUE EXPRESS** Invention Summary: the University of Utah inventors developed methods and systems for removing copper from ferrous scrap. Intellectual Property: US patent 7,789,936 has issued for this technology. This technology is available for license under the University of Utah's Value Express Licensing Program. To license this technology please download the Value Express License Agreement, print, sign, and fax or email a copy of the signed agreement.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:11:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9935U-2975http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9933Patent AbstractA composition of and method for forming activated carbon with magnetic properties for magnetic separation of the activated carbon from a liquid being treated is disclosed wherein a solution iron magnetic precursor is intimately mixed or absorbed into a porous carbon precursor or mixed with a solution or meltable carbon precursor to form an essentially homogeneous mixture or solution that when dried and pyrolized forms activated carbon particles with magnetic material evenly dispersed throughout the activated carbon material. The activated carbon particles may be of fine particle...Wed, 08 Aug 2012 09:58:41 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9933U-4884http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9848Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:41:25 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9848U-5252http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9779Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:53:32 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/9779U-4109http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/8668Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:44:37 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/8668U-4742http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/8477Contact TCO for further informationWed, 07 Dec 2011 14:04:59 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/8477U-4516http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/8243For more information contact TCO Published PCT: PCT/US2010/040582Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:10:28 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/8243U-5137http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/8083Technology Summary: University of Utah researchers have generated the first publicly available collection of orthotopic breast tumorgrafts. These novel models for breast tumor growth and metastasis are in the form of highly characterized, transplantable tumors derived from patients, engrafted directly into the mammary glands of mice. The technique promotes angiogenesis, increased tumor growth and facilitates maintenance of ER protein levels during serial propagation. These models represent the diversity of human breast cancer and maintain essential features of the original patients¿ tum...Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:00:06 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/8083U-4455http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7945For more information, please contact TCO.Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:15:53 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7945U-5088http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7944Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:02:37 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7944U-4514http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7821Tue, 30 Aug 2011 20:08:02 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7821U-3969http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7805Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:04:47 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7805U-4577http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7789Invention Summary: Cardiac defibrillators (ICDs) are often implanted in a patient to detect and treat ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation, disorders that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). ICDs are programmed to detect arrhythmia and correct it by delivering a jolt of electricity, an effective but painful therapy. However, sometimes the ICD can be programmed to pace the heart to restore its natural rhythm. This is called anti-tachycardia pacing (ATP) and is relatively painless. Use of ATP has been very limited due to fear that ATP might not terminate the arrhythmi...Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:57:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7789U-4910http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7788Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:34:06 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7788U-4429http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7787Invention Summary: This invention represents a fundamental advancement in secret exchange for secure wireless communications. Traditional cryptography uses public key methods for secure secret key exchange. This method addresses concerns about the security of public keys in the future by avoiding use of a public key. A secret key is exchanged between two transceivers by measuring particular directional (reciprocal) properties of the channel/link that cannot be read by an attacker at a third location. The properties may include measurements made while a transceiver moves to a different ...Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:09:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7787U-4490http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7781Invention SummaryWireless security enhancement 802.11i RSNA (Robust Security Network Association) is a method for detecting unauthorized fake access points in a wireless local area network (WLAN). This technology comprises a system that is implemented on a network intrusion detection system to identify fake access points by comparing the measured clock skew of an access point against the known clock skew of authorized access points, thwarting the efforts of hackers to utilize this type of network attack. There are several known issues with this system that are known to weaken security, includi...Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:20:07 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7781U-3676http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7779Invention Summary: This mobile robotic (or vehicle) system is capable of providing currently unattainable levels of reconfigurability, mobility, maneuverability and full suspension. The system consists of simple, rigid, differentially steered axle modules that are coupled by compliant frame modules to form numerous mobile robot or vehicle configurations. Each axle module in the system is controlled independently such that the system can change its shape by deflecting the compliant frame modules to achieve an infinite number of different steering and maneuverability strategies. Likewise, the co...Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:33:09 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7779U-5006http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7763Invention Summary: This invention is a computerized procedure/processing of electrocardiographic signals to provide cardiologists with a means to assess abnormal electrical conduction in the heart, an established marker of arrhythmia risk. Although focused on the P wave (atrium), the analysis applies to the QRS (ventricle) as well. In patients with disease and those at risk for atrial fibrillation or flutter, P waves have many small inflections that are markers of underlying discontinuous conduction, an arrhythmogenic substrate known to increase arrhythmia risk. The basis of the invention invo...Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:49:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7763U-3994http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7762Invention Summary: Bacterial mutants have been isolated that produce flagella (a protein nanotube) varying in length from 22 nanometers to 1 micrometer with varied diameters.  The length and diameter of these protein nanotubes are precisely controlled using patented and proprietary production methods.  Additionally, the surface amino acids may be modified to allow for binding to many different substrates.  The bacterial produced protein nanotubes can be engineered to fit the requirements of most nanotube market applications. Features/Benefits:Protein nanotubes produced by bacteria vary from 22...Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:17:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7762U-5135http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7753Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:30:07 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7753U-5091http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7705Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:51:28 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7705U-4875http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7690Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:37:59 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7690U-5010http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7610Provisional Patent FiledWed, 13 Jul 2011 08:42:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7610U-3077http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7295Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:22:42 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7295U-4006http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7202Patent Abstract: This disclosure provides a method of indicating a subject's reaction to different agents administered to induce anesthesia. In particular, the subject's reaction can be assessed by receiving electrical signals from first and second electrodes spatially distributed on different regions of a subject's head, and by processing the electrical signals from the electrodes to provide a first indicator of the subject's reaction to a first of the agents and a second indicator of the subject's reaction to a second agent. Intellectual Property: A US patents is issued and available...Sat, 28 May 2011 21:23:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7202U-4007http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7101Thu, 12 May 2011 16:50:13 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/7101U-2171http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6950 Patent Abstract Anchorage-dependent cells are grown on a novel substratum which is believed to increase the oxygenation of the cells and reduce the formation of free-radicals. The substratum consists of a perfluorocarbon reservoir which is coated with a layer of protein (e.g., collagen or gelatin) which has been perfluoroalkylated. The perfluoroalkylated protein forms a very stable surface to which anchorage-dependent cells can attach and grow. Using this system, mammalian cell cultures have been grown to densities exceeding 107 cells/cm2. The increased density is attributed to t...Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:41:36 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6950U-4744http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6948Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:41:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6948U-4178http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6930Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6930U-2064http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6924Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:40 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6924U-4646http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6921Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:38 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6921U-4710http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6916Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:35 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6916U-4243http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6905Invention Summary: Adapting medical simulation technology to allow on-demand access to high-quality training in managing pediatric arrests will depend on developing more cost-effective ways of providing realistic simulations and meaningful performance assessments to a large number of providers across geographic areas covered by hospital networks. As a step toward meeting this objective, this technology offers a consensus-based method of assessing learner performance in these simulations from surveys of nationally recognized content experts in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Mar...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:28 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6905U-4453http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6897Invention Description: This invention aims to develop novel polymeric delivery systems that significantly enhance the therapeutic index of cancer chemotherapy. Water soluble macromolecules are conjugated to dual anticancer drugs that have unmet clinical needs such as acquired drug resistance, toxicity or poor solubility. The polymer conjugates of these drugs passively target tumor cells to preferentially deliver the drugs to the tumor site. This is proposed to result in increased efficacy and decreased toxicity to normal organs as a result of dual mode of action. The presence of enhance...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:23 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6897U-4622http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6894Invention Description: MAKER is a portable and easily configurable genome annotation pipeline. Its purpose is to allow investigators to independently annotate eukaryotic genomes and create genome databases. It offers two classes of analyses ¿ intra-genome comparisons of annotations that track and summarize genome-wide changes in annotations from release to release, and inter-genome comparisons that compare and contrast the annotations of different genomes to another. Practical issues such as completeness and usability are also taken into account. Market Applications: There are currently...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:21 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6894U-4414http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6892Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:20 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6892U-4136http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6891Invention Summary: Calculation of volumetric projection/backprojection is necessary for reconstruction of tomographic data (e.g. PET, SPECT, CT scanners), but this computation can be very time consuming. This fast projector/backprojector greatly reduces the time needed for reconstruction of 3D tomographic data, while at the same time computing a more accurate projection than many existing projectors because it is a true volumetric projector. All modern PET and PET/CT scanners need 3D reconstruction capability, and this new projector enables this capability in clinically acceptable time...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6891U-3891http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6887Invention Summary: Recent advances in technology have led to methods for generating large sets of genomic and proteomic samples. This has created a need for tools that facilitate rapid screening and analysis of these large sets of samples. Immobilization of proteins and nucleic acids on a solid phase is a useful way to perform separation of biomolecules, screen for enzymatic activity, or interrogate for binding events. However, immobilization of macromolecules on a membrane surface with maximum retention of their activity and structural integrity still presents a challenge. Direct coval...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6887U-3875http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6883Invention Summary: Borides are hard ceramic engineered materials that possess high strength and hardness in addition to resisting high temperature oxidation and corrosive chemicals. Our technology consists of a method for manufacturing nanostructured Titanium Monoboride (containing more than 80% Titanium monoboride whiskers, 20% Ti and no TiB2) that possesses high flexural and mechanical strength. Market Applications: There is a need for materials which have very high strength and hardness, are machinable, cheap and easy to manufacture. Current methods of producing these materials are ...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:13 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6883U-4191http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6882Invention Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have received considerable attention as a cost-effective alternative to conventional solar cells. However, a major efficiency limiting factor in current nanoparticle-based DSSCs is the trap-limited diffusion transport mechanism of electrons, a slow mechanism that limits the device efficiency, especially at longer wavelengths. In this invention a new version of the dye-sensitized cells has been developed in which the traditional electrode (nanoparticle film) is replaced by a specially designed ZnO electrode possessing an exotic "nano...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:13 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6882U-3856http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6881Invention Description: This invention identifies the human Penumbra gene nucleic acid molecules, proteins encoded by these nucleic acid molecules, antibodies raised against these proteins, and inhibitors of these proteins. The invention also includes methods of using these molecules in the detection of disease, including human myeloid malignancies. Penumbra (a contraction of proerythroblast 'nu' and membrane) is a newly discovered member of the tetraspanin family, a distinct group of four-domain transmembrane proteins that appear to organize other proteins into a network of multimolecul...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6881U-4062http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6873Invention Description: This invention describes a software-integrated automated surgical machining tool to provide a safer and faster method for neurosurgeons to access critical tissue and tumors by drilling through the temporal bone during neurosurgery. The hardware developed can effectively accomplish the drilling procedure in neurosurgery with significant benefits, such as dimensional and geometrical accuracy, enhanced access for surgical interactions, and enhanced portability. The software will: 1) translate medical image data to a computer solid model, 2) allow interactive identif...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:07 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6873U-3253http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6870Invention Summary Acute Renal Failure (ARF), in the context of multi-organ failure and in high risk patients, remains a common, and often fatal (~50% mortality), complication. Preventative measures are only poorly effective, and dialysis therapy is expensive and time consuming. ARF is characterized by cell injury and death by necrosis and apoptosis in the tubular epithelium. Consequently, recovery from ARF depends on the reestablishment of cells in the damaged area via processes that require surviving cells to both proliferate and migrate into the sites of injury. While growth factors ...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:05 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6870U-4420http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6866 Invention Description: Bryostatin 1 has been shown to act synergistically in combination with other chemotherapeutic agents to modulate protein kinase C (PKC) activity, with a potent anti-leukemic effect and action against lung, prostate and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma tumor cells. Despite this promise, no readily renewable supply of bryostatin 1 exists, nor could it be synthesized in vitro because of its highly complex structure. Consequently, there was an important need to formulate a method for synthesis of bryostatin analogues. The current invention uses the pyran annulation process...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:40:02 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6866U-4361http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6860Invention Summary: Disorders of the nervous system represent one of the nation's largest health care problems, afflicting more than 100 million Americans and costing more than $700 billion annually. Neural disorders also extract an especially profound toll on the human experience and the quality of life. The high-channel count Utah Electrode Array and Slant Array and its variants are becoming premier neuroprosthetic interfaces for restoring sensory, motor, and other functions after nervous system damage or disease. The array is capable of communicating selectively with large numbers of...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:58 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6860U-3637http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6858Invention Summary: University of Utah researchers have developed an exciting new device and method for supporting and positioning the human head and neck for repeatable MR imaging. This device is especially useful for repositioning the head for carotid artery studies where even a small difference in head position can render imaging results useless. The new device can be used for ANY imaging application where repeatable positioning is important. This device allows the patient to be repeatedly positioned for imaging within a 1-2 mm tolerance. The device also allows the user to easily rep...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6858U-4074http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6856Invention SummaryThis invention provides a novel primer design, incorporating site-specific mismatches and locked nucleic acids,  for real-time quantitative allele-specific PCR (AS-PCR), resulting in improved sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility of detection. This method provides greatly improved quantitation of low-level polymorphisms and alleles, and can reliably and reproducibly measure low-level alleles at frequencies of 0.1%. Value PropositionDesign is compatible with all kinetic PCR platformsThe primer design strategy is simple, cost-effective, and easy to perform Market Opportun...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:55 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6856U-4415http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6855Invention Summary: This device is a compact modular device for providing tactile making and breaking contact sensation to a person's finger pad, as well as providing impact sensation through use of a non-contact distance sensor. It is thimble-based and could be used in combination with a commercial haptic force feedback device.Market Applications: This device would primarily be used to provide tactile contact and/or impact sensation when used in combination with a commercially available 3-D force feedback device. The device can replace the existing thimble interfaces on current commercially av...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:55 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6855U-4451http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6854Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:54 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6854U-4213http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6852Invention Description: This invention describes a novel method to improve the reconstruction of images from sparse multi-image MRI data. By using appropriate constraints along with reordering data from multiple images, data obtained from variable density undersampling or training data may be used even though it is a lower resolution. This method can also make the reconstruction more robust to artifacts such as motion. This is exciting because it could greatly improve multi-image MR imaging without any additional hardware costs. Market Applications: Currently, methods exist to accelerate...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:53 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6852U-4141http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6844Invention SummaryState-of-the-art wireless communication antenna systems lose significant signal strength when users move their device through a wide range of typical orientations. Rotationally diverse antennas solve this problem by improving signal strengths by 8 dB on average or 30 dB at a 90% reliability level. These benefits lead to savings in transmission power or reduced infrastructure costs through reduced base-station topology densities or both. Of course, if base-station density and wireless device batteries are held constant, usable capacities increase making it easier to watch TV on...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:47 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6844U-3563http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6841Invention Description: Cancer cells are often characterized by specific antigens or overexpressed receptors on cell surfaces. Such receptors provide uptake routes for nutrients and signals from the surrounding environment, essential for active growth of the cells. These processes have now been utilized as an important delivery mode for macromolecular and or nano-sized carriers which ferry anticancer drugs to tumor cells to kill them or suppress aggressive cell growth. Drug carriers exploit these uptake pathways by presenting surface ligands on the nano-carriers that are recognized and ...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:45 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6841U-2525http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6834Invention Summary State of the art integrated circuit technology demonstrates that it is possible to create active and passive electrical and electronic components on a semi-conductive substrate at the sub-micron level. This ability requires accurate knowledge of the spatial extent of dopant impurities that are incorporated into the semi-conductive substrate. This knowledge is necessary because of the scale at which the concentration, and thus variation or profile of the dopants is operating. Essentially, in order to achieve predictability in active and passive component behavior, it i...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:40 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6834U-3984http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6833Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:39 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6833U-4458http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6829Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:37 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6829U-4189http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6825Invention Summary: State-of-the-art low magnetic field sensors tend to be bulky, costly, and suffer from a lack of accuracy and stability in measuring the relatively weak magnetic fields typical in geophysical applications. This technology is a new method to produce high accuracy, ultra-sensitive, lightweight, and compact magnetic sensors. It is based on room temperature application and low fabrication cost. The device enables ultra-sensitive magnetometer performance with nano-Tesla (nT) resolution and is designed to achieve femto-second resolution for spin kinetic in organic media, which prov...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:34 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6825U-3964http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6824Agent Delivered / Target: siRNA / endocytosis capitalizing on cholesterol and cell-penetrating peptides Chemical Composition: Cholesterol oligo-D-arginine (Chol-R9) Physical Composition: Complexes of siRNA and Chol-R9 Intellectual Property / Development: US patent 7,740,880 issued / in vivo in miceWed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:33 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6824U-4536http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6819Invention Description: This gold nanoparticle and hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel combines the properties required for successful use in bioprinting tissue engineering. The crosslinking strategy of this hydrogel allows extrusion through a needle tip, while retaining the mechanical properties necessary for the weight-bearing associated with layer-by-layer deposition. Because the hydrogel is biocompatible, it can safely be used in the presence of cells and tissues. In addition, it is degradable under mild conditions, making it suitable for use as a temporary structural element if desired. ...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:30 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6819U-3381http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6816Invention Description: The present invention provides a Unix-based database for genome-wide DNA sequence queries. Schmidtea mediterranea database (SmedDb; http://planaria.neuro.utah.edu), is a molecular resource for studying platyhelminthes, stem cells and regeneration. SmedDb is a depository of immunohistological data, and nucleotide sequences of expressed sequence tags (ESTs) and their expression patterns. This dynamic database allows users to upload multiple sequences (can handle hundreds at a time) in ABI *.Seq format, to check for redundancy, and to compare all the unique sequence...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:28 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6816U-4648http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6814Invention Description: Gold nanorods have great potential to treat cancer by photothermal therapy. Local heat generated by high energy laser excitation of their surface plasmons has the capacity to kill malignancies by photothermal lysis of nearby cancerous cells. Unfortunately, limited tissue penetration depths of light may ultimately limit the clinical applicability of this technology. Therefore, it is necessary that photothermal strategies be developed to maximize efficacy with minimal light energy. Using both a conjugated gold nanorod with a targeting moiety and a targeted nanocarri...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:27 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6814U-4669http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6811Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:25 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6811U-4332http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6807Invention Summary: Novel technology, including a technique, hardware and software, has been developed to measure the size, shape and dielectric properties of the interior of a cell/particle and/or cell membrane. This device is based on measurements of current and voltage using a ring of electrodes around the outside of the cell/particle. The approach is a form of micro-electric impedance tomography (micro-EIT) and generates spatially and temporally resolved images of the effective conductance and permittivity of the cell membrane (or interior) based on spectral analysis of electrical f...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:22 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6807U-4410http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6798Invention SummaryStereophonic acoustic echo cancellers often suffer from slow convergence and large deviation of echo canceller tap weights from their true values (misalignment). Both of these happen because of significant correlations among signals in the acoustic paths. Non-linearity effects are usually introduced to reduce such correlations and thereby improve the convergence rate and reduce misalignment. However, non-linearity introduces undesirable effect on the speech signals. This invention introduces a novel method that reduces the correlations without introducing any non-linearity. La...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6798U-4388http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6793Invention Summary: Disorders of the nervous system represent one of the nation's largest health care problems, afflicting more that 100 million Americans and costing more that $700 billion annually. Neural disorders also extract an especially profound toll on the human experience and the quality of life. The high-channel count Utah Electrode Array and Slant Array and its variants are becoming premier neuroprosthetic interfaces for restoring sensory, motor, and other functions after nervous systems damage or disease. The novelty in this technology is that it provides a design improvement...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6793U-4255http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6789 **VALUE EXPRESS** Invention Summary: This invention is to replace metal-oxide-semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) in mainstream silicon based microelectronics with junction field 0effect transistors (JFETs) because of their lower leakage and better scaling to nanoscale dimensions. The electrical properties, materials, and fabrication processes of theses devices are compatible with silicon MOSFET technology, and the very similar form factor allows these new devices to essentially be drop-in replacements for MOSFETs. These devices also scale down to at least 10 nm gage l...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:10 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6789U-4263http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6787Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:08 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6787U-4161http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6786Invention Summary: Though oxidative stress is widely implicated in pathogenic states including aging and heart failure, the role of reductive stress, which is defined as the abnormal increase of reducing equivalents (e.g., glutathione, NADPH), remains controversial. The present invention provides genetic, molecular, and biochemical evidence for showing the role of reductive stress in mammals, and proposes novel and, potentially personalized, therapeutic strategies to use anti-reductants for the treatment of human diseases such as heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and degenerative disea...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:08 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6786U-3409http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6781Summary: Tandem mass spectrometry is attractive for many applications due to its high selectivity, wide dynamic range, and high throughput capabilities. Analysis of isobars and isomers by tandem mass spectrometry is complicated by the similarity between their mass spectra and often requires extensive chromatographic separation in order to eliminate mutual interference, and many methods for the separation of structural isomers are not compatible for quantitative analysis. This novel and improved deconvolution method allows high-throughput, quantitative analysis of isobars from unresolved...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:04 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6781U-3515http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6777Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:39:01 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6777U-4071http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6773Invention Summary: This is a 20 minute educational CD-Rom designed to teach physicians, respiratory therapists, and nurses, how to overcome barriers to maintaining the head of the bed at an angle of thirty degrees or higher in mechanically-ventilated patients, in order to prevent ventilator-acquired pneumonia. Based on interview data from practicing intensivists, it addresses the barriers that prevent physicians, respiratory therapists, and nurses in intensive care from raising the head of the bed to thirty degrees or higher in ventilated patients. Market Applications: This CD-Rom will...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:59 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6773U-4137http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6771Invention Summary: The present invention provides the first and only genetic mouse model of synovial sarcoma, a highly aggressive, malignant childhood/young adult soft tissue cancer. This mouse model was generated by conditionally expressing the human SYT-SSX2 fusion protein with myoblasts. It faithfully recapitulates human synovial sarcoma in presentation, histopathology, molecular markers, immunohistochemistry and transcriptional profile. Market Applications: Currently, the origin and pathogenesis of synovial sarcoma is poorly understood and patients¿ response to existing therapeutic...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:58 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6771U-2499http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6770Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:57 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6770U-4115http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6765Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:54 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6765U-3985http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6754Invention Summary: Characterizing dielectric materials, especially high K materials, is important for scaling of semi-conductor devices. A detailed atomic scale understanding of the electronic defects in these materials, including their origins and consequences, does not exist. Electrically active defects in these materials cause significant problems in the devices. These defects need to be understood both from a fundamental and practical point of view. Standard characterization methods provide only spatially averaged information. They cannot determine the spatial distribution of the defects. ...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:47 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6754U-4351http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6750Invention Summary: Currently optical/laser profilometers do not have the ability to apply pressure or vacuum to individual devices or wafers. While laser interferometers are used to measure the overall deflection of diaphragms in pressure sensors, they only provide point measurements on the diaphragm and are susceptible to large error. This technology provides the ability to accurately test pressure sensitive devices and diaphragms using an optical profilometer on both the wafer scale and on the device level. The apparatus is a pressure testing stage designed to hold semiconductor wafers that ...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6750U-3992http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6749Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:44 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6749U-3574http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6748Invention Summary: Producing homogeneous mixtures of fine powders using conventional methods can be a challenging task, especially when the mixture is a composite powder. This technology describes a process of synthesizing fine powder mixtures from reactions in the gas phase followed by condensation and surface deposition. It allows sintering at relatively low temperatures, making it possible to mold the mixture into different shapes and sizes. One application of this technology has been to produce a homogeneous mixture of nano-sized tungsten carbide and cobalt mixture from their precur...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:43 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6748U-4029http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6739Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:36 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6739U-3785http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6738Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:35 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6738U-3520http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6729Invention Summary: Febrile seizures are the most common seizure disorder of infancy with a prevalence of 2-5% in European and North American infants. The impact of seizures brought on by elevated body temperature is considerable because individuals who experience them have a 2-7% incidence of developing afebrile seizures and epilepsy later in life. This technology implicates mutations in the sodium channel gene scn9a (nav1.7) in familial and sporadic cases of febrile convulsions and its associated severe complications such as idiopathic generalized epilepsy and intractable epilepsy. It ...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:27 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6729U-3855http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6726Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:25 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6726U-4262http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6724Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:23 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6724U-4295http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6720Invention Description: Viruses infect specific cells within host organisms, replicate, destroy the cells, and spread from cell to cell in infectious cycles, causing diseases. These viral properties have inspired synthetic designs of various delivery vehicles, particularly for toxic anticancer agents that exhibit numerous side effects. Drug delivery vehicles often mimic viral aspects including size and surface properties in improve cell entry and residence within the body before being cleared. Here we describe a synthetic nano-sized polymer vehicle exhibiting viral properties more signi...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6720U-3938http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6719Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:18 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6719U-4134http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6713Invention Summary: This is a hand-held GPS-based animal species guide, useful for bird watchers, amateur and professional naturalists, government agencies, universities and others. A GPS in the device reads the user's location and cross-matches to species estimated or known to be in the vicinity (based on information from existing USGS data). It creates an organized, easily referenced list of these species. Users can also click on a map in the device for the same result if they prefer, they need not have a GPS for this to be useful, and could search areas outside of their current locati...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:38:02 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6713U-4151http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6709Invention Summary: Current state-of-the-art fully automated blood sampling systems do not implement pre-screening of test tubes for volume or content. Instead, all test tubes are sent to the analyzers which may fail to complete a test due to insufficient volume or interferences within the sample. Spillage may also occur in the event that that sample exceeds the maximum volume. The invention uses a novel optical scanning system which is able to measure the volume of a sample, and also detect interferences such as, but not limited to, icterus, lipemia, clots, hemolysis, and urine. The system wor...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:37:49 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6709U-4252http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6705Invention Summary: Unlike ski bindings, snowboard bindings have no release mechanism that allows the rider to quickly be separated from the snowboard case of an emergency. As a result, if a snowboarder is caught in an avalanche, the snow flowing over the board typically drags the snowboarder to the bottom of the avalanche. This drastically reduces the chances of survival for the snowboarder, and out of all groups traveling the backcountry, snowboarders have the lowest avalanche survival rate. The invention allows a snowboarder to remotely release the bindings that connect the rider to the snow...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:37:32 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6705U-4592http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6702Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:37:24 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6702U-4304http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6701Invention Summary: Previous attempts to image the dopant distribution in silicon using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) require techniques incompatible with dopant profiling in real devices. This novel technology uses Single Electron Tunneling Microscopy (SETM) to detect and image individual dopant atoms in silicon and other semiconductor materials in a method that is applicable to actual devices. In addition to 2D/3D dopant profiling, this technology also is able to measure strain in semiconductors on a 1 nanometer scale - which is not possible with current state-of-the-art methodologies.M...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:37:23 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6701U-4379http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6700Invention Description: The device will use the isotope composition of human breath to indicate the region of origin of a subject. The isotope composition of breath water and/or CO2 will be measured using laser absorption spectroscopy. The region of origin will be determined by comparing the measured breath values with the predicted values calculated by the desktop computer with 3 integrated software packages. If the measured breath values do not match with the predicted values, the software will predict the likely region(s). The device will sample breath non-invasively (in a closed cham...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:37:20 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6700U-4450http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6699Invention Summary: The new technique combines near-field light coupling and wide-field viewing for the first time. The new technique allows one to use a conventional two photon (infrared) microscope to measure white light transmission specha of arbitrary absorbing and/or scattering samples. The technique is demonstrated on a highly opaque biological compound. White light is generated beneath the sample using a non-linear optical process occurring in silver nanoparticles. The transmission of this light through the sample is then probed. This technique is particularly well-suited for hig...Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:37:16 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6699U-4668http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6689Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:35:23 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6689U-3997http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6686Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:34:54 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6686U-4837http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6673Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:39:24 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6673U-4481http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6671Invention Description: Tip enhanced optical microscopy is a method to improve the spatial resolution of conventional optical microscopy from ~250nm to ~10nm. The method relies on the enhancement of the optical intensity which can occur at the apex of a sharp probe, such as the tip of an atomic force microscope (AFM) probe, when a laser with appropriate polarization is focused onto the tip. Market Applications: Several AFM companies like Veeco, Asylum Research, Agilent, Witec-Germany, JPK Instruments-Germany and Nanonics-Israel.It may enable a wide range of new biological investigations ...Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:39:23 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6671U-4527http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6667Invention Description: This technology includes development of nanoreactors that allow the use of single and dual wavelength pH sensitive dyes for intracellular pH measurement. Nanoshells were designed and developed to considerably improve the dyes resistance to photobleaching as well as prevents undesirable interaction with the biological and chemical environment. Fluorescence intensity of the encapsulated dye remains unchanged and the dye's kinetic response to protons is in the millisecond range. These nanoshells have been shown to be biocompatible in vitro and can be imaged using con...Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:39:20 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6667U-4468http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6666Invention Description:1. The gimbal in this invention consists of a single spherical axis that can achieve three rotational degreed of freedom. The spherical shell is driven four or more multi-axis piezomotors through vibration transmitted through motion. The frictional nature of these motors provides a high torque, direct drive system that is absolutely free of backlash. The multi-axis motors not only drive the spherical shell, they also support and locate it in space. So, this design does not need bearings of any kind.2. The multi-axis piezoelectric motor is a solid state device that generat...Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:39:19 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6666U-4583http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6663Invention Description: Researchers at University of Utah have developed an additional methodology that has been developed that relates to newly developed atomic scale imaging and spectroscopic techniques, Single Electron Tunneling Force Microscopy/ Spectroscopy (SETFM/S) and Dynamic Tunneling Force Microscopy/ Spectroscopy (DTFM/S). the invention is a method which provides a means to determine the depth and energy of a given trap state. Market Applications: It may have commercial impact in the field of Scanning Probe Microscopy, for scientists and technologist who are interested in ato...Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:39:17 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6663U-4862http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6655Invention Description: In the past organic magnetic field sensors used a magnetoresistive effect which needs to be calibrated, and which often varies with temperature, age, etc. a wide variety of magnetic field sensors current exists which are based on organic semiconductors. Researchers at University of Utah have developed an absolute magnetic field sensor based on organic semiconductors. The sensor can measure magnetic fields with high accuracy without drift due to environmental changes over large temperature ranges (including room temperature) or due to materials degradation. The sen...Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:42:42 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6655U-4880http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6648Invention Description: Electronic trap states in dielectric materials critically influence the reliability and performance of electronic devices. Researchers at The University of Utah have developed a technique to characterize such states with atomic scale spatial resolution. The method is based on tunneling charge measurements, which are performed at different voltages and tip-sample gaps, and a tunneling model. A model is used to reconstruct the 3D distribution of states and the energy of each state. When combined with previously demonstrated two-dimensional trap state imaging, this ...Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:47:30 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6648U-4991http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6569Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:45:14 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6569U-4812http://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6548Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:56:12 GMTNick.Swisher@tco.utah.eduhttp://utah.technologypublisher.com/technology/6548