http://utahstate.technologypublisher.comBe the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from Utah State Universityen-USWed, 22 May 2013 21:33:13 GMTMon, 06 May 2013 13:55:50 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssjoe.christison@usu.eduCopyright 2013, Utah State Universityhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/12445Mon, 06 May 2013 13:55:50 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/12445http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/12444Mon, 06 May 2013 13:55:49 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/12444http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/12443Mon, 06 May 2013 13:50:46 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/12443http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/12435Fri, 03 May 2013 14:22:38 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/12435http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11860Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:08:50 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11860http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11670Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:00:21 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11670http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11611Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:22 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11611http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11610Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:22 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11610http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11609Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:21 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11609http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11608Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:21 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11608http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11607Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:21 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11607http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11606Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:20 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11606http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11605Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:19 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11605http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11604Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:19 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11604http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11603Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:18 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11603http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11602 Researchers at Utah State University have developed a method to control or prevent protozoan infections caused by vector borne parasites through therapeutically effective amounts of a natural product and are seeking a party interested in licensing technology. The World Health Organization predicts a child dies from malaria every 30 seconds. Moreover, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, leishmaniasis affects over 1.5 million people world wide and cryptosporidiosis—more commonly known as “Crypto”—is one of the most common waterborne diseases in the US. ...Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:18 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11602http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11601 Utah State University researchers have developed a portfolio of technologies called LIDAR Wind to aid in the optimal placement of wind power farms and is seeking a licensing partner. Awareness of the need for renewable energy resources, including wind energy, is increasing dramatically. Over the past ten years the US has increased its wind energy production by 600%. The amount of production continues to increase at a drastic rate, with the wind energy industry growing 30% annually according to the US Department of Energy’s EERE. LIDAR Wind technologies enables highly accurate w...Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:46:17 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11601http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11590Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:58:51 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11590http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11484Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:23:36 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11484http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11443Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:17:26 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11443http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11433Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:59:26 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11433http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11432Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:59:26 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11432http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11431Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:59:25 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11431http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11308Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:12:26 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11308http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11263 Utah State University is interested in partnering with an industry leader to license or collabortate in the further devlopment of a newly synthesized class of molecules. Molecules containing anthroquinone scaffolds are important for devloping numerous theraputics such as antimicrobial and anticancer pharmaceuticals. A major problem with current antimicrobials is microbial resistance to treatments. Inventors at Utah State University are negating this resistance with synthesized compounds using a concise one-pot divergent process. This synthesis simplifies the process while having large...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:16:36 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11263http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11262 Utah State University researchers have developed a new anti-fungal compound that is available for licensing to a company interested in developing it as an anti-fungal treatment in humans and animals. This compound is effective against a broad spectrum of both human/animal and plant pathogenic fungi. The technology consists of novel therapeutic antifungal aminoglycoside compounds (neamine derivatives) generated by a simple and cost-effective chemistry platform. The compounds were highly effective against all 15 screened fungi, and demonstrated control of fungal pathogens in vitro. Wher...Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:16:36 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11262http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11261Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:16:35 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11261http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11259 Utah State University is seeking an industry partner to assist in the further development and large-scale distribution of a new educational learning game. To help battle worsening nutrition and exercise trends, a researcher at Utah State University has developed a new game concept– Discovery Chain - that makes it easy and enjoyable for youth to learn the benefits of healthy eating and weight management, among other concepts. While playing Discovery Chain, players build chains of cards that add up to a specific daily health goal, such as 1,000 mg of calcium or 500 kcal, taking into ac...Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:17:09 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11259http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11258 Utah State University is seeking an industry partner interested in licensing and distributing a new educational learning program that is applicable to a variety of topics, including diet and nutrition. Worsening exercise and nutrition trends among youth are increasing the need for new approaches to education. Games are widely recognized as an effective tool to facilitate learning and promote hands-on experience. A researcher at Utah State University has developed a new game concept, the Wizard Mat, which makes it fun, easy, and enjoyable for youth to learn the benefits of healt...Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:17:08 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11258http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11257 Utah State University researchers have developed a type of CubeSat antenna that will greatly improve the functionality and reliability of satellite communication systems and that technology is now available for licensing. CubeSats play a very important role in space science by enabling missions that larger satellites cannot accomplish. CubeSats often gather data from mutiple points with relatively inexpensive payloads. Current CubeSat communication technology uses extendable wire-type antennas which tend to be unreliable, add mechanical costs, and create power management issues. The s...Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:17:08 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11257http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11251 Utah State University is seeking a party interested in licensing a patent for a technology that improves the function and efficiency of heterogeneous networks. Heterogeneous networks play a key role in the decisions individuals make. These networks link different types of entities and collaborate among various components of a given network, but can pose a variety of challenges; reliability and security are often complicated by such matters as timing requirements, security requirements, or fault tolerances of the services and/or devices. For that reason, researchers at Utah Sta...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:55:10 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11251http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11249 A method of altering the surface of Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) to make it hydrophilic was developed by Utah State University and is available for licensing. Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is an inert non-toxic silicon-based polymer that is used in applications ranging from medical devices (prosthesis, contact lenses, etc) to electrical insulators, anti-foaming agents and other products. Each of these applications is a multi-billion dollar market in which PDMS plays a significant role. The hydrophobic nature of PDMS is an undesirable property for microfluidic devices, biomedical us...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:55:08 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11249http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11248Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:55:17 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11248http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11247Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:55:17 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11247http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11246 Utah State University is seeking a commercial partnership with a company that is interested in licensing and distributing educational materials designed to teach youth and others about different cultures around the world. Neighborhoods and communities, today more than ever, contain a complex mix of cultures, races, religions, and languages. Addressing the increasingly critical need, a professor at Utah State University has developed a program to educate youth and others about cultural diversity in an informative and exciting way. Cultures Around the World features completely or...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 14:11:38 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11246http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11244 Utah State University is seeking an industry partner interested in taking a newly developed DNA detection system to market. The ability to obtain highly sensitive and specific detection of multiple DNA sequences plays an important role in biomedical diagnosis of disease as well as in environmental monitoring, food safety, and the military. The pathogen detection market for biosensors is worth over $600 million and is expected to grow as legislation continues to create new standards. Currently, most detection methods require long turnaround times and are not suitable for real-time or o...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:48:16 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11244http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11242 Utah State University is seeking an industry partner interested in licensing technology or sponsoring additional research for a 3D multi-spectral LIDAR system. Airborne or mobile laser profiling is seeing increased use in a variety of survey and mapping applications. The ready access to geo-referencing source data (i.e., GPS/IMU data) on such systems has driven a trend toward integration of ancillary sensors with LIDAR systems. Latest industry reports have shown that the demand for LIDAR technologies is growing faster than supply. For 2012, annual sales are expected to grow to $3...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:10:09 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11242http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11241Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:10:09 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11241http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11240Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:10:08 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11240http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11239Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:10:07 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11239http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11238Fri, 28 Sep 2012 12:10:07 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11238http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11231 Utah State University is seeking a party interested in licensing a technology that makes it possible to carry out strength and fatigue tests on micro-sized materials. The properties of micro-portions of material often differ from those of larger specimens from which they are derived. Therefore new testing methods need to be implemented because conventional instruments cannot be miniaturized sufficiently to perform strength/fatigue tests on micro/nano samples of materials in an accurate and cost effective manner. Scientists at Utah State University have developed a method and a de...Fri, 28 Sep 2012 11:25:54 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11231http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11202Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:26:06 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11202http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11200Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:18:27 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11200http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11184Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:55 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11184http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11183Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:55 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11183http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11182 Utah State University is seeking a party interested in licensing a teacher evaluation program that can help teachers and school districts improve their effectiveness. Over the past decade, increased attention has been placed on the importance of knowledgeable and skilled teachers in influencing student academic growth, as evidenced by the No Child Left Behind Act and subsequent revisions. Moreover, teacher influence has been recognized by researchers as the single largest factor, surpassing family, neighborhood, and school. Better measures of teacher knowledge and effectivenes...Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:54 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11182http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11181Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:54 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11181http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11180 Utah State University is seeking an industry partner to license a patent or sponsor research to further develop a system of lithography that utilizes nanoparticles. As electronic devices continue to shrink, the costs of traditional lithography methods continue to grow and solutions are needed to provide high quality results at a low cost. The current global market for nanoparticles used in various applications has grown to over $500 million, and is projected to reach $2.1 billion by 2012. Researchers at Utah State University have developed a method for creating Self-Assembled Qua...Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:53 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11180http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11179Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:53 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11179http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11178Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:52 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11178http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11177Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:52 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11177http://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11176 Utah State University has developed a fast, yet healthy breakfast replacement and is seeking to license the technology to a company for large-scale distribution, or to coordinate sponsored research efforts with industry. According to surveys conducted by Food Insight, 93% of Americans agree that breakfast is the most important meal, yet fewer than half (44%) are eating it every day. Studies have shown that eating a healthy breakfast is important for concentration, problem-solving ability, mental performance, memory and mood; thus fast and simple breakfast solutions are needed to ensur...Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:22:51 GMTjoe.christison@usu.eduhttp://utahstate.technologypublisher.com/technology/11176