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Seafarer Lantern

1. Technology Overview The invention introduces a versatile lantern designed for sailors and boaters, combining the functionality of a camping lantern, navigation lights, and an anchor light into a compact, sturdy housing. The lantern features color-changing LEDs, an adjustable hanging cable made of strong Dyneema line, and is rechargeable through...

Published: 1/7/2026 | Inventor(s): Trygve Faste

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Category(s): Transportation, Engineering, Sustainability & Cleantechnologies

3D Printed Electrodes

1. Technology Overview The invention introduces a novel method for fabricating 3D electronic devices using 3D-printed electronic components. This technology leverages 3D printing techniques to create complex multi-electrode arrays for brain recording and stimulation, integrating neurotrophic factors to enhance functionality. The technology offers...

Published: 1/8/2026 | Inventor(s): Tim Gardner, Kara Zappitelli, Morgan Brown

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Category(s): Engineering, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Medical Devices

Advanced Catalysts for Water Oxidation Alkaline and Alkaline Membrane Electrolyzers

1. Technology Overview The invention introduces a novel catalytic architecture for water oxidation electrodes, specifically designed for alkaline membrane electrolyzers. This advanced catalyst leverages a multicomponent metal oxide structure to achieve superior performance, high electrical conductivity, and stability under water oxidation conditions....

Published: 1/8/2026 | Inventor(s): Shannon Boettcher, Minkyoung Kwak, Liam Twight, Tingting Zhai

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Category(s): Engineering, Materials Science, Sustainability & Cleantechnologies

Passivated Anode for Membrane Water Electrolyzers

1. Technology Overview The invention introduces a passivated anode for membrane water electrolyzers, designed to increase durability and performance by preventing unwanted oxidation of ionomers. The anode is coated with a thin layer of a porous ion-permeable oxide, such as HfO2, allowing the flow of hydroxide ions to the catalyst while preventing...

Published: 1/2/2026 | Inventor(s): Shannon Boettcher, Minkyoung Kwak, Grace Lindquist, Kasinat Ojha

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Category(s): Sustainability & Cleantechnologies, Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry

Electrochemical Cell Designs for Producing Iron Metal from Oxide Powders and Salt Water

1. Technology Overview The invention presents an innovative electrochemical cell design for producing iron metal from iron oxide powders and salt water. This technology leverages low-cost and abundant raw materials to produce high-purity iron, while co-producing valuable byproducts such as chlorine and sodium hydroxide. The process is highly efficient,...

Published: 1/8/2026 | Inventor(s): Paul Kempler, Anastasiia Konovalova

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Category(s): Chemistry, Materials Science, Sustainability & Cleantechnologies, Engineering

Electrochemical Process for the Continuous Co-production of Iron and Chlorine Gas

1. Technology Overview The invention introduces an innovative electrochemical process for the continuous co-production of iron and chlorine gas, known as the "Chlor-Iron process." This technology leverages a low-temperature reactor powered by renewable electricity to produce iron metal and chlorine gas from iron ore and concentrated seawater....

Published: 1/8/2026 | Inventor(s): Paul Kempler

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Category(s): Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, Sustainability & Cleantechnologies

Walking and Running Prosthesis (WARP)

1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on a versatile lower limb prosthesis, named Walking and Running Prosthesis (WARP), designed to improve locomotion across both low-impact walking and higher-impact running tasks. The prosthesis actively varies its properties to match different tasks, using semi-active actuation to modify its structure without...

Published: 1/7/2026 | Inventor(s): Mike Hahn

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Category(s): Medical Devices, Engineering

A Fast, Broadband, Room-temperature Graphene Nanomechanical Light Detector

1. Technology Overview The invention focuses on a fast, broadband, room-temperature graphene nanomechanical light detector. This device detects light by measuring shifts in the mechanical resonance of suspended graphene, which changes its pitch when it absorbs light and warms up. The technology is currently in the development stage, with promising...

Published: 1/8/2026 | Inventor(s): Benjamin Aleman

Keywords(s): Science

Category(s): Communications, Engineering, Imaging, Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Physical Science

Micro-channels, Micro-mixers and Micro-reactors

Microreactor architectures for mixing, reactions, and/or heat exchange Background Microfluidic systems and micro-reactors have emerged as promising platforms for precise, small-scale fluid processing. Microfluidic systems offer reduced reagent use, enhanced control over reaction kinetics, and improved safety through process intensification. However,...

Published: 6/23/2025 | Inventor(s): Richard Miller

Keywords(s): Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Inst. (ATAMI)

Category(s): Nanoscience & Microtechnologies, Engineering, Materials Science

Novel Line-of-Sight RF Signal Classification Method

This is a method for classifying Line-of-Sight (LOS) and Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) conditions in radio frequency (RF) communication Background Indoor positioning systems struggle with accurately identifying LOS and NLOS signal conditions ‑ a critical capability since most localization algorithms assume the presence of a direct signal path. However,...

Published: 8/4/2025 | Inventor(s): Tingwei Zhang, Huaping Liu

Keywords(s): Algorithm, digital communication, line-of-sight classification, line-of-sight identification

Category(s): Engineering

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