http://vt.testtechnologypublisher.comBe the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from Virginia Techen-USMon, 06 Apr 2026 09:39:14 GMTWed, 08 Oct 2025 13:39:05 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssvtippatents@vtip.orgCopyright 2026, Virginia Tech25-157https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Shape-Changing_Spoon_for_Assistive_EatingTHE CHALLENGE The main challenge in developing robot assisted feeding systems lies in bridging the gap between technical performance and user acceptance. Current solutions struggle to gain traction because robots using traditional utensils like forks and spoons cannot reliably handle the wide variety of food textures and shapes, often resulting in spills and frustration for users. While soft grippers offer a more robust method of securing food, they fail to replicate the natural and familiar eating experience people expect, creating a barrier to adoption. This combination of limited reliabil...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:39:05 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Shape-Changing_Spoon_for_Assistive_Eating25-119https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/One-way_drone_delivery_systemTHE CHALLENGE The rapid rise of e-commerce has created huge demand for fast, cost-effective last-mile delivery solutions, pushing businesses to explore drones as a promising alternative to traditional methods. However, current drone technologies face major business challenges: reusable drones need heavy batteries to complete round trips, which drives up energy costs and limits delivery range, while low-cost models often rely on foam or plastic materials that are labor-intensive to assemble and difficult to recycle, leading to high manufacturing expenses and environmental concerns. This combi...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:39:02 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/One-way_drone_delivery_system25-059https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Custom_3d_Printing_Nozzles_for_Geometric_Customization_of_Materials_DepositionTHE CHALLENGE Problem with current extrusion-based additive manufacturing lies in its heavy dependence on standard round nozzles, which limit the ability to control the shape of material strands as they are deposited. This restriction forces companies to rely on workarounds such as complex software strategies, fine-tuned printing parameters, or costly post-processing steps to achieve functional features like textures for improved grip, moisture management, or specialized surface textures. These extra steps not only slow down production but also increase manufacturing costs and reduce scalabi...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:56 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Custom_3d_Printing_Nozzles_for_Geometric_Customization_of_Materials_Deposition25-039https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Activation_of_BMP3_to_Treat_Pulmonary_HypertensionTHE CHALLENGE The major business challenge in addressing pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) lies in the urgent need for breakthrough therapies that go beyond symptom management to truly modify disease progression. Current drugs offer limited clinical benefit, are burdened by significant side effects, and fail to reverse the underlying biological mechanisms such as pulmonary vascular remodeling in PAH. This creates a substantial market gap for innovative treatments that can effectively target root causes like endothelial dysfunction and smooth muscle cell proliferation. For biotech and pha...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:54 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Activation_of_BMP3_to_Treat_Pulmonary_Hypertension25-004https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Context-Aware_Dataset_Sharing_and_Trading_SystemTHE CHALLENGE The core challenge for businesses in data-driven sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and finance is how to securely and effectively collaborate on AI development without exposing sensitive or proprietary data. While combining datasets from different organizations can significantly improve AI model accuracy, current approaches such as federated learning, encrypted computation, or data marketplaces often fall short. They either impose high costs, require matching technical setups, or fail to predict whether sharing data will actually benefit a specific AI task. This results i...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:47 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Context-Aware_Dataset_Sharing_and_Trading_System24-120https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Continuous_Monitoring_with_Compact_System_Representations_to_Detect_Advanced_Persistent_Threats THE CHALLENGE The growing danger of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), stealthy, multi-stage cyberattacks, poses a major challenge to detect subtle malicious behaviors hidden within massive volumes of system audit logs without overwhelming their infrastructure. Traditional defenses rely on constructing detailed provenance graphs to trace system activity, but these approaches are too slow and resource-intensive to keep up with real-time demands. At the same time, simpler anomaly detection tools often generate too many false alarms or require extensive tuning and training data, making them ...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:42 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Continuous_Monitoring_with_Compact_System_Representations_to_Detect_Advanced_Persistent_Threats24-072https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=P4Control%3a_Line-Rate_Cross-Host_Attack_Prevention_via_In-Network_Information_Flow_Control_Enabled_by_Programmable_Switches_and_eBPFTHE CHALLENGE Modern targeted attacks, such as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), often use multiple hosts as stepping stones and move laterally across them to gain deeper access to the network to access unauthorized resources or exfiltrate sensitive data. These sophisticated cross-host attacks present significant challenges to existing security mechanisms, leading to devastating breaches for many high-profile organizations. Traditional network-level defenses (e.g., firewalls and network intrusion detection systems) can control traffic between two hosts but lack visibility into activities o...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:38 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=P4Control%3a_Line-Rate_Cross-Host_Attack_Prevention_via_In-Network_Information_Flow_Control_Enabled_by_Programmable_Switches_and_eBPF24-070https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Temporally_Patterned_Simulation_Script%2fAlgorithm%2fSoftware_for_the_Treatment_of_Brain_Injury%2c_Neurodegenerative_Diseases%2c_and_Psychiatric_DisordersWed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:37 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Temporally_Patterned_Simulation_Script%2fAlgorithm%2fSoftware_for_the_Treatment_of_Brain_Injury%2c_Neurodegenerative_Diseases%2c_and_Psychiatric_Disorders23-125https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/VISTA_Seismic_Tomography_ProgramTHE CHALLENGE A major challenge in underground excavation monitoring lies in the lack of a scalable, real-time solution that can reliably map evolving rock stress across large, complex mine environments. Existing tools like point-based sensors and numerical simulations offer limited, localized insights and often miss early warning signs of major seismic hazards such as rockbursts or collapses. While seismic tomography has the potential to image stress-related changes by detecting velocity shifts in the rock, its current implementation is costly, technically demanding, and impractical for rou...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:26 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/VISTA_Seismic_Tomography_Program23-082https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Human_Powered_Soft_Robotics_for_Neuromuscular_DisordersWed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:22 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Human_Powered_Soft_Robotics_for_Neuromuscular_Disorders23-038https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Real-time_Interference_Mitigation_Method_for_Automotive_RadarWed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:16 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Real-time_Interference_Mitigation_Method_for_Automotive_Radar22-159https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Droplet-Based_Single-Cell_Epigenomic_AssayTHE CHALLENGE A major challenge in single-cell DNA methylation profiling lies in the inefficiency and high cost of current methods, which rely on labor-intensive, plate- or tube-based workflows that are difficult to scale. These traditional approaches not only require multiple manual steps and expensive reagents but also suffer from significant DNA loss and degradation during bisulfite conversion, a chemically harsh process essential for detecting methylation. As a result, experiments are typically limited to processing a few hundred cells at a time, making large-scale studies time-consuming...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:11 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Droplet-Based_Single-Cell_Epigenomic_Assay22-131https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Real-Time_Laser_Power_Control_for_L-PBFTHE CHALLENGE The challenge facing Laser Powder Bed Fusion additive manufacturing lies in consistently producing high-quality metal parts while managing the complexity of the process. Current machines typically operate with fixed parameters, such as constant laser power, which cannot adapt to the changing thermal conditions and varying feature sizes of a part. This rigidity often leads to defects like over-melting in small intricate features, insufficient melting in larger areas, and dimensional inaccuracies, which in turn increase waste, production time, and costs. While advanced feedforwar...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:08 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Real-Time_Laser_Power_Control_for_L-PBF22-115https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Micron-Level_Structured_Light_3D_Scanner_DevelopmentTHE CHALLENGE In industries such as additive manufacturing, aerospace, and medical device production urgently need fast and reliable surface measurement tools capable of capturing features at the micron level, yet current commercial 3D scanning systems cannot deliver this performance. Most scanners are limited to about 50 micrometers in resolution, which is too coarse to detect the tiny melt pool wrinkles or surface defects that directly impact product quality and reliability. While advanced methods like interferometry offer extreme accuracy, they are far too slow and cumbersome for real-tim...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:05 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Micron-Level_Structured_Light_3D_Scanner_Development22-103https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Enhancing_Phosphate_Use_Efficiency_in_Plants_Through_Overexpression_of_ITPK_and_VIP_EnzymesWed, 08 Oct 2025 13:38:03 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Enhancing_Phosphate_Use_Efficiency_in_Plants_Through_Overexpression_of_ITPK_and_VIP_Enzymes22-066https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Overexpression_of_NUDIX_Enzymes_in_Plants_as_a_Tool_for_Soil_and_Water_PhytoremediationTHE CHALLENGE The challenge lies in developing a cost-effective, scalable solution for removing excess inorganic phosphate from agricultural runoff and wastewater that overcomes the limitations of current technologies. Existing methods like chemical precipitation, microbial bioreactors, and natural plants either involve high operational costs, produce difficult-to-handle waste, or perform inconsistently due to environmental factors. Efforts to engineer plants for enhanced phosphate uptake face biological hurdles such as feedback inhibition and growth issues, while key biochemical pathways th...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:59 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Overexpression_of_NUDIX_Enzymes_in_Plants_as_a_Tool_for_Soil_and_Water_Phytoremediation20-024https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Method_for_Controlling_Cell_Force_and_Shape_for_Gene_Transfection THE CHALLENGE The main challenge in developing effective gene and drug delivery technologies lies in achieving high efficiency without compromising cell health, which is critical for commercial and clinical success. Current methods like viral vectors pose safety risks and non-viral carriers often have low uptake, while physical techniques lack scalability for large or delicate cell populations. Electroporation, a popular physical method, offers promise due to its simplicity and broad applicability but suffers from inconsistent results, significant cell damage, and limited control over the d...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:47 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Method_for_Controlling_Cell_Force_and_Shape_for_Gene_Transfection19-135https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Enhanced_ReRAM_Architecture_with_Optimized_Thermal_Management_and_Improved_Cell_ReliabilityTHE CHALLENGE One of the major challenges facing Resistive Random Access Memory (ReRAM) technology lies in managing the intense heat generated during its operation, particularly during the reset phase of memory switching. This heat, caused by Joule heating, not only degrades the performance of individual memory cells by reducing their ability to clearly distinguish between on and off states but also spreads to nearby cells, a problem known as thermal crosstalk. As memory chips become smaller and more densely packed, this unwanted heat transfer becomes harder to control, leading to reliabilit...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:45 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Enhanced_ReRAM_Architecture_with_Optimized_Thermal_Management_and_Improved_Cell_Reliability18-085https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Microfluidic_Collagen_Assay_for_DEP-Isolated_Tumor_Subpopulations THE CHALLENGE A major challenge in cancer diagnostics and drug development is the lack of an integrated, efficient system for isolating and testing the many different cell types found in tumor biopsies. Current methods are fragmented and labor-intensive, often requiring multiple manual steps like centrifugation and buffer exchange, which not only slow down processing but also risk damaging delicate cells and introducing contamination. Technologies like fluorescence-activated cell sorting rely on labels that can alter cell behavior, while conventional dielectrophoresis using metal electrodes...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:41 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Microfluidic_Collagen_Assay_for_DEP-Isolated_Tumor_Subpopulations16-088https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Automated_Program_Synthesis_From_Natural_Language_For_Computer_GamesTHE CHALLENGE The main challenge in turning natural language into working game code lies in bridging the gap between how people describe ideas and how computers execute instructions. From a business perspective, this creates a barrier for nontechnical users who want to design games but lack programming expertise. Existing tools often rely on rigid, rule-based systems or fragile templates that break easily when faced with unfamiliar words, flexible sentence structures, or casual phrasing. These systems also lack the ability to learn from context or adapt to new vocabulary, making them hard to...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:37:39 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Automated_Program_Synthesis_From_Natural_Language_For_Computer_Games22-126https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Repurposing_Ravuconazole_for_The_Treatment_of_Neisseria_GonorrhoeaeTHE CHALLENGE The growing prevalence of multidrug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae, often referred to as super gonorrhea, represents a significant commercial and public health challenge. Current antibiotics such as ceftriaxone and azithromycin are losing effectiveness due to rapid resistance development, creating an urgent demand for novel therapeutic solutions. This resistance crisis highlights a lucrative opportunity for innovative antimicrobial development, especially treatments that can selectively target pathogens without disrupting the beneficial microbiome. Moreover, therapies with sim...Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:36:52 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Repurposing_Ravuconazole_for_The_Treatment_of_Neisseria_Gonorrhoeae25-074https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-AI_Agents_for_Adaptable_Task_Planning_in_Construction_RobotsTHE CHALLENGE The construction industry faces a major challenge in adopting robotic automation due to the unpredictable and dynamic nature of job sites, which makes traditional robotic systems, relying on rigid programming or classical planning algorithms, too inflexible for real-world use. While cutting-edge AI technologies like foundation models promise greater adaptability, they are often too expensive and resource-intensive for on-site deployment. Data-driven approaches also require massive proprietary datasets that most construction firms are unwilling or unable to share, limiting their...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:59 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-AI_Agents_for_Adaptable_Task_Planning_in_Construction_Robots25-053https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-List_Strategy_for_Spectrum_Interference_ManagementTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:57 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-List_Strategy_for_Spectrum_Interference_Management25-031https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Octopus-Mimetic_Adhesives_for_Wet_Surface_AttachmentTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:55 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Octopus-Mimetic_Adhesives_for_Wet_Surface_Attachment25-012https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/High_Viscosity_Liquid_Processing_for_Tunable_Graded_FoamsTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:53 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/High_Viscosity_Liquid_Processing_for_Tunable_Graded_Foams24-103https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Graphene_Biosensors_for_Early_Ketosis_Detection_in_CowsTHE CHALLENGE The challenge facing dairy producers today is the lack of a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use solution for early detection of subclinical ketosis in cows during early lactation, a period when animals are especially vulnerable due to negative energy balance. Elevated levels of beta-hydroxybutyrate or BHB in blood and milk are key indicators of this condition, but current diagnostic tools either lack sensitivity or require expensive, lab-based technologies that are too slow and complex for on-farm use. Common methods like urine or milk test strips are prone to user error and ...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:46 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Graphene_Biosensors_for_Early_Ketosis_Detection_in_Cows24-092https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Liquid_metal-vitrimer_compositesTHE CHALLENGE The electronics industry faces a significant challenge in developing materials that balance high electrical performance, mechanical durability, and environmental sustainability. Most current solutions rely on thermosetting plastics that are extremely difficult to recycle, contributing to a growing e-waste problem. Efforts to enhance conductivity by adding solid fillers like graphene or carbon nanotubes often require high loading levels, which make the materials stiff and brittle, limiting their use in flexible or reprocess able devices. While dynamic covalent networks such as v...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:43 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Liquid_metal-vitrimer_composites24-066https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Optimizing_AVG_and_ACC_for_Better_Apple_RipeningTHE CHALLENGE Apple growers face a significant challenge in balancing fruit quality and yield due to the complex role of ethylene, a plant hormone that both enhances red coloration and accelerates fruit drop before harvest. While ethylene inhibitors like AVG and 1-MCP are used to reduce losses from premature fruit detachment, they also suppress anthocyanin production, leading to dull-colored apples that fail to meet consumer preferences and market standards. On the other hand, using ethylene boosters such as ACC, an ethylene biosynthetic precursor, can improve skin color but often results in...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:40 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Optimizing_AVG_and_ACC_for_Better_Apple_Ripening24-058https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Using_NDVI%2fNDRE_to_Assess_Wheat_Tiller_DensityTHE CHALLENGE The core challenge for cereal growers lies in efficiently managing nitrogen applications to maximize yield while minimizing waste and environmental impact. Traditional methods like manual tiller counts and soil testing are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also fail to capture the full picture of field variability due to sparse sampling and delayed results. This often leads to blanket fertilizer applications that overlook differences in soil quality, crop health, and growth stages across the field. While technologies like ground-based sensors and satellite imagery...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:39 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Using_NDVI%2fNDRE_to_Assess_Wheat_Tiller_Density24-027https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/High-Efficiency_CRISPR_Editing_in_Mammalian_ZygotesTHE CHALLENGE The major challenge in developing reliable gene editing solutions for livestock lies in delivering CRISPR reagents efficiently into mammalian zygotes without harming embryo viability, an issue that significantly limits scalability, consistency, and commercial viability. Traditional methods like microinjection are technically challenging, time-consuming, and often damage embryos, while common alternatives such as electroporation, lipofection, or viral delivery face barriers like poor uptake, low editing precision, and biosafety concerns. These inefficiencies result in low bialle...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:34 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/High-Efficiency_CRISPR_Editing_in_Mammalian_Zygotes23-139https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Broadband_Achromatic_Wave-Plates_based_on_2D_Copper_Halide_PerovskitesTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:26 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Broadband_Achromatic_Wave-Plates_based_on_2D_Copper_Halide_Perovskites23-102https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Chip-based_Nano-optoelectrodes_for_Optical_Voltage_SensingTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:24 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Chip-based_Nano-optoelectrodes_for_Optical_Voltage_Sensing23-073https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Manufacturing_Search_EngineTHE CHALLENGE Manufacturing companies stand to gain enormous value by sharing their rich design and process data to unlock better product innovation and process optimization, but major roadblocks persist. Businesses are hesitant to collaborate due to fears of exposing proprietary technologies, trade secrets, or sensitive operational data. While technical solutions like anonymization, federated learning, and synthetic data offer partial protections, they often weaken the usefulness of the data or introduce complexity without ensuring true privacy or trust. Moreover, the absence of trusted mar...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:22 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Manufacturing_Search_Engine23-072https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=CO%e2%82%82-Assisted_Grinding_for_Energy_and_Emissions_ReductionTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:21 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=CO%e2%82%82-Assisted_Grinding_for_Energy_and_Emissions_Reduction23-071https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=CO%e2%82%82-Driven_Metal_Recovery_from_Reactive_OresTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:20 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=CO%e2%82%82-Driven_Metal_Recovery_from_Reactive_Ores23-030https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Micro-%2fnano-optoelectrode_Arrays_by_Hierarchical_Modular_DesignTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:17 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Micro-%2fnano-optoelectrode_Arrays_by_Hierarchical_Modular_Design23-026https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=World_of_AI%3a_Exploring_Methods_via_Latent_Neural_MappingTHE CHALLENGE Selecting the right machine learning pipeline for a new dataset is a major bottleneck for businesses seeking to deploy AI solutions quickly and cost-effectively. With countless combinations of preprocessing steps, feature transformations, and algorithms, teams often rely on trial-and-error or expensive AutoML tools that demand significant computational resources and expert oversight. Current solutions typically treat datasets and models as separate entities, lack intuitive visualizations, and struggle when faced with new or unseen data, leading to inefficient exploration and mi...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:16 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=World_of_AI%3a_Exploring_Methods_via_Latent_Neural_Mapping23-025https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Miniaturized_Solid-State_Metal_Additive_Manufacturing_Tooling_and_DesignTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:15 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Miniaturized_Solid-State_Metal_Additive_Manufacturing_Tooling_and_Design23-024https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Modified_Aluminum_Alloys_for_High-Strain_ApplicationsTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:14 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Modified_Aluminum_Alloys_for_High-Strain_Applications23-003https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Sensorized_Adhesive_Skins_for_Underwater_Grasping_of_ObjectsTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:11 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Sensorized_Adhesive_Skins_for_Underwater_Grasping_of_Objects22-148https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Antimicrobial_Photocatalytic_Films_for_Packaging_and_SurfacesTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:10 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Antimicrobial_Photocatalytic_Films_for_Packaging_and_Surfaces22-150https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Conductive_and_Adhesive_Liquid_Metal_Copper_PasteTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:09 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Conductive_and_Adhesive_Liquid_Metal_Copper_Paste22-145https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Calculator_to_Quantify_Cover_Crop_Effects_on_Soil_Health_and_ProductivityTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:07 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Calculator_to_Quantify_Cover_Crop_Effects_on_Soil_Health_and_Productivity22-121https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Method_for_the_Image_Processing%2c_Grading_and_Assessment_of_CoinsTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:03 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Method_for_the_Image_Processing%2c_Grading_and_Assessment_of_Coins22-113https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Self-Cleaning_and_Improved_Efficiency_Dust_ScrubberTHE CHALLENGE Dust in underground mining is a major safety concern for workers as well as posing an explosion risk. However controlling dust is difficult due to the confined spaces, limited ventilation, and mechanical activity. Current solutions such as current flooded-bed scrubber systems suffer from inefficiency. These scrubbers, relying on water-sprayed meshes to capture fine particles, quickly become clogged, resulting in higher pressure drops, reduced airflow, and a decline in overall dust collection performance. This leads to costly interruptions, suboptimal dust control, and a persist...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:22:00 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Self-Cleaning_and_Improved_Efficiency_Dust_Scrubber22-110https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fractal_Textured_High_Efficiency_Solar_Absorber_CoatingsTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:21:58 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fractal_Textured_High_Efficiency_Solar_Absorber_Coatings22-095https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Hydrogels_Composed_of_an_Ionic_Rigid-rod_Polymer_and_Added_SaltsTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:21:53 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Hydrogels_Composed_of_an_Ionic_Rigid-rod_Polymer_and_Added_Salts22-069https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Environmental_Hazard_Socks_for_containing_Saline_Runoff_on_roadsTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:21:52 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Environmental_Hazard_Socks_for_containing_Saline_Runoff_on_roads22-065https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Nanoporous_High_Entropy_Alloys_(NHEAs)THE CHALLENGE The key challenge in developing advanced lightweight materials for industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy lies in creating nanoporous metals that are both ultra-light and mechanically robust. While these materials offer exciting benefits such as low density, high surface area, and potentially superior strength, current manufacturing methods struggle to produce consistent, defect-free nanoscale structures. Issues like brittle fracture, crack initiation from tiny imperfections, and instability of the delicate nanoscale ligaments under stress or heat limit their practic...Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:21:50 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Nanoporous_High_Entropy_Alloys_(NHEAs)22-059https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Reinforcement_Learning_with_Optimization-Based_PolicyTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:21:48 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Reinforcement_Learning_with_Optimization-Based_Policy21-039https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Strictly_Alternating_Stilbene_Copolymers_with_Improved_SolubilityTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:21:20 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Strictly_Alternating_Stilbene_Copolymers_with_Improved_Solubility20-093https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Surface_Coating_to_Inactivate_SARS-CoV-2Tue, 05 Aug 2025 06:21:13 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Surface_Coating_to_Inactivate_SARS-CoV-219-143https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=AdaPipe%3a_Adaptive_Pipelines_for_Smart_ManufacturingTue, 05 Aug 2025 06:21:01 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=AdaPipe%3a_Adaptive_Pipelines_for_Smart_Manufacturing21-106https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Implant_for_Plantar_Plate_RepairMon, 28 Jul 2025 06:31:31 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Implant_for_Plantar_Plate_Repair18-036https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=BOLT%2c_a_Robotic_Leg_Inspired_by_BiologyWed, 04 Jun 2025 07:59:56 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=BOLT%2c_a_Robotic_Leg_Inspired_by_Biology16-125https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Robotic_Tail_Used_to_Improve_Performance_and_Stability_of_Mobile_RobotsWed, 04 Jun 2025 07:08:39 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Robotic_Tail_Used_to_Improve_Performance_and_Stability_of_Mobile_Robots24-014https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Genomic_and_Proteomic_Biomarkers_for_Heifer_FertilityTHE CHALLENGE Fertility is a critical factor in livestock breeding, directly impacting the productivity and economic viability of beef and dairy operations. Each year, more than 750,000 beef heifers and 210,000 dairy heifers fail to produce calves despite multiple breeding attempts using artificial insemination or bull exposure. These sub-fertile or infertile heifers impose significant costs related to raising, land usage, and management without delivering the expected reproductive outcomes. Ensuring high fertility rates in heifers is essential for maintaining efficient herd replacement strat...Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:27:49 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Genomic_and_Proteomic_Biomarkers_for_Heifer_Fertility23-116https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Grazing_Forage_Monitoring_with_Smart_Animal_WearablesTue, 03 Jun 2025 09:20:24 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Grazing_Forage_Monitoring_with_Smart_Animal_Wearables23-140https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Highly_Sensitive_3D_Sensors_for_Prevention_of_Hypocalcemia_in_Dairy_CowsTHE CHALLENGE Hypocalcemia, colloquially known as Milk Fever, is a common metabolic disorder caused by severe calcium deficiency most prevalent in dairy cows. This disorder has clinical and subclinical levels of severity, the latter often going undetected due to lack of symptoms. Without treatment, up to 60-80% of cases result in death. Further, milk fever significantly reduces milk yield and productivity. However, hypocalcemia is difficult to detect until symptoms are present, at which point the cow has reached an advanced disease state. OUR SOLUTION The Ali lab has developed a low-cost, ...Wed, 28 May 2025 13:31:15 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Highly_Sensitive_3D_Sensors_for_Prevention_of_Hypocalcemia_in_Dairy_Cows25-056https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/VT_GRIFFON_(Get_Real_Innovation_Features_From_Online_Narratives)Wed, 21 May 2025 08:31:07 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/VT_GRIFFON_(Get_Real_Innovation_Features_From_Online_Narratives)25-050https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/VT_RAPTOR_(Risk_Assessment_Process_Tool_for_Online_Reviews)Wed, 21 May 2025 08:31:05 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/VT_RAPTOR_(Risk_Assessment_Process_Tool_for_Online_Reviews)25-014https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Model_Predictive_Control_in_Laser_3D_PrintingTHE CHALLENGE Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) manufacturing faces significant challenges due to its traditional reliance on empirically optimized, constant processing parameters that do not adequately address layer‐wise variations in thermal history, leading to inconsistent microstructures, porosity, poor surface finishes, and geometric distortions. Additionally, conventional empirical build-and-test strategies are inefficient and expensive, as they do not effectively capture the complex, layer-specific thermal fluctuations. As a result, challenges persist in achieving the precise control need...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:57 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Model_Predictive_Control_in_Laser_3D_Printing25-011https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Wireless_Surface_Acoustic_Wave_Sensor_System_for_Multi-Parameter_MonitoringTHE CHALLENGE: Wireless sensing technologies play a crucial role in various sectors, including structural health monitoring, environmental surveillance, healthcare, and industrial automation. Surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors, leveraging the piezoelectric effect, are particularly valued for their ability to detect multiple physical parameters such as strain, temperature, humidity, and vibrations. The increasing demand for real-time, remote monitoring solutions in inaccessible or harsh environments underscores the need for advanced wireless sensor systems. These systems must be versatile, re...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:56 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Wireless_Surface_Acoustic_Wave_Sensor_System_for_Multi-Parameter_Monitoring25-005https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Wireless_Acoustofluidic_System_for_Remote_Manipulation_of_Nanoparticles_and_CellsTHE CHALLENGE: Acoustofluidics, the integration of acoustic waves with microfluidic systems, plays a crucial role in manipulating particles and cells for applications in biomedical research, diagnostics, and lab-on-a-chip technologies. This technology enables precise control over fluid flow, particle concentration, and cell alignment without physical contact, making it essential for developing advanced wearable sensors, embedded electronic devices, and portable diagnostic tools. The ability to manipulate biological specimens in a controlled manner is vital for advancing fields such as tissue ...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:54 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Wireless_Acoustofluidic_System_for_Remote_Manipulation_of_Nanoparticles_and_Cells24-138https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Sustainable_Microwave-Assisted_LIB_LeachingTHE CHALLENGE The growing use of lithium-ion batteries has intensified the need to efficiently extract valuable metals from spent batteries, yet existing recycling methods face major challenges. Traditional techniques such as pyrometallurgy require high energy inputs and often produce significant emissions, while conventional hydrometallurgical processes, though less energy-intensive, typically rely on strong inorganic acids and unstable or environmentally harmful reductants, leading to high chemical consumption and potential pollution. Efforts to adopt greener organic reductants and advanced...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:52 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Sustainable_Microwave-Assisted_LIB_Leaching24-133https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fibrous_LDH_Structures_via_Polymer_ModificationTHE CHALLENGE The rapid growth in lithium-ion battery demand has intensified the search for efficient and sustainable lithium extraction methods from brine sources, yet conventional powder and granular adsorbents as well as evaporation and membrane-based techniques continue to face significant challenges. These traditional approaches often struggle with limited mechanical stability, suboptimal mass transfer rates, and rapid clogging or pressure drop issues in continuous-flow systems, while also exhibiting difficulties in regenerability and consistent long-term performance. Additionally, achie...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:50 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fibrous_LDH_Structures_via_Polymer_Modification24-128https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/SonicSurf_ManipulatorWed, 21 May 2025 08:30:48 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/SonicSurf_Manipulator24-127https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Robot-Assisted_Acoustic_TweezersTHE CHALLENGE Contactless manipulation of objects is a critical need in various fields, particularly in biomedical applications where non-invasive techniques are essential. Traditional methods often require direct contact with the objects being manipulated, which can lead to unwanted disturbances or damage, especially when dealing with delicate biological tissues or operating within complex biological environments. The ability to precisely control and move objects without physical interference opens up possibilities for advanced medical procedures, targeted drug delivery, and intricate biolog...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:47 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Robot-Assisted_Acoustic_Tweezers24-126https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Reconfigurable_Intelligent_Surfaces_Controller_Mechanism_for_GeofencingTHE CHALLENGE In the rapidly evolving field of wireless communications, the advent of 5G and the forthcoming 6G technologies have significantly increased the demand for high-speed, reliable connectivity. As wireless networks are deployed in diverse and complex environments such as conference rooms, secure facilities, and urban areas, there is a crucial need for precise management of signal distribution. Effective geofencing mechanisms are essential to dynamically define and control wireless service areas, ensuring optimal performance, enhancing security, and minimizing interference in densely...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:46 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Reconfigurable_Intelligent_Surfaces_Controller_Mechanism_for_Geofencing24-101https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Organoid-Based_Maturation_of_Liver_Stem_CellsTHE CHALLENGE The field of regenerative medicine and drug development urgently requires reliable in vitro liver models that accurately mimic primary human hepatocyte functions. Primary hepatocytes, though ideal for studying liver physiology, suffer from limited availability and high inter-donor variability. Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) hold promise as alternative sources but typically generate hepatocyte-like cells that remain functionally immature, retaining fetal characteristics that compromise their effectiveness in disease modeling and pharmaceutical testing. Current maturation ...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:41 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Organoid-Based_Maturation_of_Liver_Stem_Cells24-096https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Lithium_Capture_via_Modified_LDHsTHE CHALLENGE The global surge in lithium demand, fueled by the expansion of battery-dependent technologies, has intensified efforts to recover lithium efficiently from low-concentration sources such as brines and produced waters. Traditional extraction methods like acid leaching and pyrolysis often face challenges related to poor selectivity, high energy consumption, and significant environmental impact. Adsorption-based methods, while offering advantages in simplicity and lower energy use, frequently struggle with limited adsorption capacities and reduced efficiency in complex matrices due ...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:39 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Lithium_Capture_via_Modified_LDHs24-067https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Infant_OPM-MEG_Helmet_for_Measuring_Brain_ActivityWed, 21 May 2025 08:30:31 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Infant_OPM-MEG_Helmet_for_Measuring_Brain_Activity24-045https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fast_Viral_Detection_via_SERS_and_Machine_LearningTHE CHALLENGE The key challenge in developing effective virus detection tools for real-world environments lies in bridging the gap between laboratory-grade accuracy and field-ready usability. Current diagnostic methods like PCR and immunoassay are highly sensitive but depend on complex sample preparation, costly reagents, cold-chain logistics, and trained personnel, making them impractical for rapid, on-site deployment in places like airports, hospitals, or wastewater plants. Advanced techniques like Raman spectroscopy offer label-free detection and chemical specificity, but suffer from low s...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:27 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fast_Viral_Detection_via_SERS_and_Machine_Learning24-033https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Method_to_Concentrate_a_Salt_Byproduct_Produced_from_a_Process_Depolymerizing_PET_using_a_Hydroxyl_Ion_BaseTHE CHALLENGE: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is extensively used in packaging, textiles, and various consumer goods. The recycling of PET reduces the consumption of materials to produce the virgin PET and processes recycling PET have the potential to provide economic value. Supply chains and the economic incentive to collect and recycle waste PET reduces the consumption of fossil fuel derived feedstock and reduces the rate of mismanaged PET waste contributing to the growing global plastic waste problem. Chemical recycling methods, such as hydrolysis producing TPA from PET, aid this effor...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:24 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Method_to_Concentrate_a_Salt_Byproduct_Produced_from_a_Process_Depolymerizing_PET_using_a_Hydroxyl_Ion_Base24-032https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Alkaline_Hydroxide_Depolymerization_Technology_for_Efficient_PET_Recycling_and_Byproduct_ManagementTHE CHALLENGE: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is extensively used in packaging, textiles, and various consumer goods. The recycling of PET reduces the consumption of materials to produce the virgin PET and processes recycling PET have the potential to provide economic value. Supply chains and the economic incentive to collect and recycle waste PET reduces the consumption of fossil fuel derived feedstock and reduces the rate of mismanaged PET waste contributing to the growing global plastic waste problem. Chemical recycling methods, such as hydrolysis producing TPA from PET, aid this effor...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:23 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Alkaline_Hydroxide_Depolymerization_Technology_for_Efficient_PET_Recycling_and_Byproduct_Management24-028https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Chemical_Recycling_System_for_Depolymerizing_PET_and_Producing_High-Purity_BHETTHE CHALLENGE: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) is extensively used in packaging, textiles, and various consumer goods. The recycling of PET reduces the consumption of materials to produce the virgin PET and processes recycling PET have the potential to provide economic value. Supply chains and the economic incentive to collect and recycle waste PET reduces the consumption of fossil fuel derived feedstock and reduces the rate of mismanaged PET waste contributing to the growing global plastic waste problem. Chemical recycling methods, such as glycolysis producing BHET from PET, aid in this e...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:21 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Chemical_Recycling_System_for_Depolymerizing_PET_and_Producing_High-Purity_BHET24-025https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Efficient_TLS_Revocation_MechanismTHE CHALLENGE The widespread adoption of Transport Layer Security (TLS) is crucial for ensuring secure communication over the internet. TLS secures the connection between users and online services, protecting sensitive information during transmission. A vital aspect of TLS security is certificate revocation, which invalidates compromised or untrusted digital certificates. This mechanism ensures that only valid certificates are used to establish trust and secure communication. Current approaches to certificate revocation, primarily using Certificate Revocation Lists (CRLs) and the Online Cer...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:20 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Efficient_TLS_Revocation_Mechanism24-022https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-Axis_Continuous_Fiber_Extrusion_ToolWed, 21 May 2025 08:30:18 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Multi-Axis_Continuous_Fiber_Extrusion_Tool24-006https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Chip-integrated_Nanolaminate_Nano-optoelectrode_Arrays_for_Interfacial_Electrochemical_Reaction_MonitoringTHE CHALLENGE: In the field of electrochemistry, understanding the dynamics of interfacial reactions is crucial for advancements in areas such as electrocatalysis, biosensing, and energy conversion. Real-time monitoring of these reactions allows scientists to gain insights into mechanisms that drive these processes. Accurate and detailed analysis of these mechanisms is essential for optimizing reaction conditions, improving catalyst performance, and developing more efficient energy conversion pathways. Specifically, the ability to observe and characterize the short-lived transition states is ...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:15 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Chip-integrated_Nanolaminate_Nano-optoelectrode_Arrays_for_Interfacial_Electrochemical_Reaction_Monitoring24-004https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Therapeutic_Neutrophils_for_Cardiovascular_DiseaseTHE CHALLENGE Treating chronic inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis has proven difficult due to the lack of precision in current therapies. While these conditions are driven by complex immune responses, existing treatments rely heavily on broad, systemic anti-inflammatory drugs that often come with unwanted side effects and limited effectiveness. These therapies are not designed to specifically target the immune cells that cause the most harm, making it difficult to stop disease progression at its root. This creates a major gap in the market for more targeted, efficie...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:13 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Therapeutic_Neutrophils_for_Cardiovascular_Disease24-003https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Neutrophil_Subsets_for_the_Treatment_of_CancerWed, 21 May 2025 08:30:12 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Neutrophil_Subsets_for_the_Treatment_of_Cancer24-001https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Demand-adaptive_Memory_Compression_in_HardwareTHE CHALLENGE The density scaling of computer memory has lagged behind central processing units (CPUs) and storage creating a cost bottleneck in data centers and cloud computing. To help logically scale up memory density, operating systems (OSes) today compress and pack more values into the same physical amount of memory. To minimize the impact on application performance, the OS compresses memory in a demand-adaptive manner; it adaptively compresses more and more memory pages as needed when memory demand increases selectively compressing the coldest, least accessed, pages. As a result, memory...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:10 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Demand-adaptive_Memory_Compression_in_Hardware23-131https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Wearable_Microfluidic_Pump_for_Continuous_Transdermal_Drug_DeliveryTHE CHALLENGE: Continuous transdermal drug delivery is a critical area in biomedical engineering, particularly for managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, requiring the regular administration of medications like insulin. The demand for wearable, user-friendly devices that can provide consistent and reliable drug infusion is growing, driven by the need to improve patient compliance, enhance quality of life, and ensure precise control over therapeutic dosing. Effective transdermal systems offer the advantage of maintaining steady drug levels in the bloodstream, which is essential for mana...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:30:08 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Wearable_Microfluidic_Pump_for_Continuous_Transdermal_Drug_Delivery23-108https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Auto_Hoist_Stabilization_System_with_Wireless_SyncWed, 21 May 2025 08:30:02 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Auto_Hoist_Stabilization_System_with_Wireless_Sync23-093https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Battery_Electrode_and_Materials_Recycling_by_Rapid_High-temperature_HeatingWed, 21 May 2025 08:29:59 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Battery_Electrode_and_Materials_Recycling_by_Rapid_High-temperature_Heating23-018https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Tough_Bonding_of_Liquid_Metal-Elastomer_Composites_for_Multifunctional_AdhesivesChallenges: The rapid advancement of electronics, thermal management systems, and flexible devices has heightened the demand for innovative materials that combine mechanical flexibility with efficient thermal conductivity. Liquid metal-elastomer composites have emerged as promising candidates in this field due to their unique ability to provide both softness and high electrical or thermal performance. These composites are integral to the development of flexible electronics, soft robotics, and advanced thermal interface materials, where strong and reliable bonding between the composite and var...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:44 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Tough_Bonding_of_Liquid_Metal-Elastomer_Composites_for_Multifunctional_Adhesives23-004https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Morphing_Drone_Through_Shape_Change_for_Multimodal_VehiclesWed, 21 May 2025 08:29:40 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Morphing_Drone_Through_Shape_Change_for_Multimodal_Vehicles22-143https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Transparent_NanoplasmonicMeshes_for%0aBio-interfaced_Multimodal_Biochemical_SensingTHE CHALLENGE For multicellular systems such as microbial biofilms and tumors it is essential to capture the holistic system-level spatiotemporal picture. This allows for the understanding of complex and dynamically evolving biological activities to determine effective therapeutic intervention methods. Currently, standard bioanalysis methods do not allow in situ spatiotemporal biochemical monitoring of multicellular systems due to their invasiveness or inability to interface with native cellular networks. OUR SOLUTION Our technology puts forth a strategy for the high-throughput nanofabrica...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:34 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Transparent_NanoplasmonicMeshes_for%0aBio-interfaced_Multimodal_Biochemical_Sensing22-137https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Thin_Film_to_Improve_Lithium_BatteriesTHE CHALLENGE Lithium ion batteries are extremely popular in modern electronics due to their high energy and power density as well as a lack of memory effect. Unfortunately, Li ion batteries are hampered with problems involving internal short circuits due to lithium dendrite growth. Current coating technologies used to impede dendrite formation have macropores which still enable partial dendrite formation. OUR SOLUTION The Liu lab at Virginia Tech has developed a mesoporous polyimide separator for dendrite suppression produced via slow thermolysis of a polylactide-b-polyimide-b-polylact...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:32 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Thin_Film_to_Improve_Lithium_Batteries22-116https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=GazePair%3a_Efficient_Pairing_of_Mixed_Reality_Devices_Using_Gaze_TrackingTHE CHALLENGE Mixed reality (MR) devices, encompassing both augmented and virtual reality technologies, are rapidly gaining traction for their potential to revolutionize various sectors, including gaming, healthcare, education, logistics, and military applications. As these devices become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, the need for seamless and secure pairing mechanisms becomes paramount. Secure pairing is crucial for establishing trusted connections between devices, enabling collaborative experiences, and ensuring the secure exchange of sensitive information, such as holograms...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:27 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=GazePair%3a_Efficient_Pairing_of_Mixed_Reality_Devices_Using_Gaze_Tracking22-112https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Privacy-prEserving_Data-sharing_framework_(PriED)THE CHALLENGE Industrial Internet provides a communication and computation platform, allowing the collection of large-scale data for machine learning tasks. Despite the promise of training and deployment acceleration and potential optimization via sharing data sets, the adoption of such technologies is impacted by the increasing concerns of information privacy, limiting interoperability. While prior work has largely explored privacy-preserving mechanisms, it still remains non-trivial how to design data selection mechanisms that can model the similarity of data owners to better facilitate part...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:26 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Privacy-prEserving_Data-sharing_framework_(PriED)22-108https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Increased_Control_Over_Additive_Manufacturing_of_Functional_EmulsionsTHE CHALLENGE Functional emulsions are an emerging material architecture that can be cured into an elastomer composite with embedded liquid phase fillers. Techniques to control local composite microstructures and material composition in emulsions, which ultimately govern material properties and performance of the cured elastomer composite, are lacking. OUR SOLUTION The Bartlett lab at Virginia Tech has developed additive manufacturing techniques to program liquid inclusion microstructure in emulsions to achieve unprecedented combinations of thermal, electrical and mechanical functionalitie...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:24 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Increased_Control_Over_Additive_Manufacturing_of_Functional_Emulsions22-099https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Site-specific%2c_in_situ%2c_microscopic_corrosion_studiesTHE CHALLENGE Corrosion is the main cause of the deterioration of metallic materials, and therefore has received great attention in both academic and applied industrial settings. The cost associated with corrosion is high, particularly in the automotive, marine, and aerospace industries, necessitating a deeper understanding of the corrosion mechanism(s) and kinetics at the micro- and nanoscale in relation to their microstructure and the environment are critical to understanding the macroscopic behavior. Current methods of studying corrosion lack the combination of high sensitivity, rapid-acqu...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:22 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Site-specific%2c_in_situ%2c_microscopic_corrosion_studies22-100https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Robotic_Aerial_Vehicle_FabricatorTHE CHALLENGE Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), or drones, are critical for a wide range of applications from data acquisition to delivery. Due to prioritization of high production volumes, current drone manufacturing methods utilize injection molded parts, require human operator inspection, and are postured to only produce one-size-fits-all drone designs. Traditional manufacturing methodologies delay design changes intended to optimize drone performance with respect to jobs or environments. OUR SOLUTION The VT DREAMS lab has developed a robotic, multi-process work cell to autonomously fabric...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:21 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Robotic_Aerial_Vehicle_Fabricator22-061https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Molecular_Cage_for_the_Capture_of_Large_CationsTHE CHALLENGE Cesium-137 is a radioactive isotope which is a common fission product of nuclear reactors around the world. After nuclear accidents, Cs is easily spread throughout the environment via the air and is extremely difficult to remove from the environment due to water-solubility. High levels of exposure to Cs-137 can lead to death, while lower levels can lead to elevated risks of disease such as cancer. There are currently no efficient ways to remove Cs from contaminated sites. OUR SOLUTION The laboratory of Amanda Morris at Virginia Tech has developed novel Aluminum-based molecula...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:14 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Molecular_Cage_for_the_Capture_of_Large_Cations22-057https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Recovering_Critical_Elements_from_Acid_Mine_DrainageWed, 21 May 2025 08:29:13 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Recovering_Critical_Elements_from_Acid_Mine_Drainage22-052https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Synthesis_of_Net-PDETA-V-ECH_MethylenephosphonateWed, 21 May 2025 08:29:11 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Synthesis_of_Net-PDETA-V-ECH_Methylenephosphonate22-043https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Semi-Automated_Labeling_for_Machine_LearningWed, 21 May 2025 08:29:09 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Semi-Automated_Labeling_for_Machine_Learning22-042https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Multiresonant_Plasmonic_Meshes_for_Bio-interfaced%0aSensing_and_ActuationTHE CHALLENGE Mesh plasmonic devices have the potential to combine the biocompatibility of polymeric meshes with the capabilities of plasmonic nanostructures to enhance nanoscale light-matter interactions for bio-interfaced optical sensing and actuation. However, scalable integration of uniformly structured plasmonic hotspot arrays with polymeric meshes remains challenging due to the processing incompatibility of conventional nanofabrication methods with flexible microporous substrates. OUR SOLUTION This technology puts forth a strategy for the nanofabrication of wafer-scale multi-resona...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:08 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Multiresonant_Plasmonic_Meshes_for_Bio-interfaced%0aSensing_and_Actuation22-037https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Intensity-adjustable_Cavitation_GeneratorTHE CHALLENGE Water treatment of large volumes of liquids is a critical aspect of many industrial processes, notably in the chemical, food, and pharmaceutical industries. With energy costs rapidly rising, it is highly desirable to improve the treatment efficiencies and adaptiveness with lower energy consumption. OUR SOLUTION Hydrodynamic cavitation (HC) is an energy and chemical saving water treatment technology that involves vaporization, bubble generation, and bubble implosion. The Coutier-Delgosha lab at Virginia Tech has developed a multifunctional HC device adaptive in various indust...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:06 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Intensity-adjustable_Cavitation_Generator22-026https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Attention-on-Attention_for_Human-Guided_AIWed, 21 May 2025 08:29:03 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Attention-on-Attention_for_Human-Guided_AI22-025https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=LORI%3a_Local_Low-Rank_Imputation_for_Context-Aware_AIWed, 21 May 2025 08:29:02 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=LORI%3a_Local_Low-Rank_Imputation_for_Context-Aware_AI22-015https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Smart_Work_Zone_SystemTHE CHALLENGE Roadside work zones present imminent safety hazards for roadway workers as well as passing motorists. In 2016, 764 fatalities occurred in work zones in the United States due to motor vehicle traffic crashes, and in 2017, a work zone crash occurred once every 5.4 minutes in the U.S., adding up to almost 100,000 work zone crashes, a 7.8% increase over 2014 and a 42% increase over 2013. Vehicle collisions are the second most common cause of worker fatalities in roadside work zones. Decreasing injuries and fatalities in roadside work zones hinges on early detection of threats and qu...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:29:00 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Smart_Work_Zone_System22-016https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Serum-Free_Media_for_Cell_CultureWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:59 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Serum-Free_Media_for_Cell_Culture22-014https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Novel_Scanning_and_Post-processing_Strategy_for_%0aAdditive_ManufacturingWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:58 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Novel_Scanning_and_Post-processing_Strategy_for_%0aAdditive_Manufacturing21-138https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Large_Animal_Dystocia_SimulatorWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:54 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Large_Animal_Dystocia_Simulator21-137https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Delaying_Bloom_in_Crops_via_Jasmonic_Acid_InhibitorsWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:53 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Delaying_Bloom_in_Crops_via_Jasmonic_Acid_Inhibitors21-133https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Measurement-Based_Care_(MBC)_Implementation_Training_ModuleWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:51 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Measurement-Based_Care_(MBC)_Implementation_Training_Module21-126https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Canine_Otoscopy_Training_Model THE CHALLENGE Otoscopy examinations, which examine the structures of the ear, are vital for veterinary health. Understanding and properly performing this exam on cats and dogs is a skill that requires extra practice. Movement of live animals increases the difficulty of the exam, so studying the process and beginning practice on a more manageable model is incredibly beneficial. OUR SOLUTION Fawzy Elnady and his colleague, Heng Tham, have developed an otoscopy training model that can be used to demonstrate the natural external and internal anatomical appearance of the external ear. Devel...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:49 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Canine_Otoscopy_Training_Model21-125https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Additive_Manufacturing_of_Functional_EmulsionsWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:47 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Additive_Manufacturing_of_Functional_Emulsions21-118https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Solid-infused_Surfaces_for_Efficient_CondensationWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:46 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Solid-infused_Surfaces_for_Efficient_Condensation21-104https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/All_Temp._Rechargeable_Solid_State_Lithium_BatteriesWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:42 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/All_Temp._Rechargeable_Solid_State_Lithium_Batteries21-099https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Drug_Dosage_Testing_using_Surface-enhanced%0aRaman_SpectroscopyWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:39 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Drug_Dosage_Testing_using_Surface-enhanced%0aRaman_Spectroscopy21-092https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Solvent-resistant_Self-crosslinked_Poly(ether_imide)sWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:36 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Solvent-resistant_Self-crosslinked_Poly(ether_imide)s21-088https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Thermal_Control_During_Additive_Manufacturing THE CHALLENGE Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a powerful tool within engineering. Many AM and coating processes rely on thermal input to soften or melt the materials involved in processing. However, this melting or softening typically results in a higher thermal gradient between deposited material and the workpiece, commonly resulting in defects such as residual stress and warpage. OUR SOLUTION The Yu lab has developed AM techniques, leveraging an enclosed area which is selectively filled with solids, liquids, and/or gasses which themselves are held at desired temperatures. ...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:35 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Thermal_Control_During_Additive_Manufacturing21-084https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Bacterial_Strain_for_Soybean_Growth_Enhancement THE CHALLENGE Soybeans are a major engine of U.S. agricultural exports. Due to the versatility of the crop and its ability to be integrated into a wide variety of products including protein and dairy alternatives, animal feed, biofuel, pharmaceuticals, and paints, the global soybean market is valued at approximately $150 billion and predicted to continue to grow for the coming decades. In the US alone, soybean based revenues are estimated to be $40 billion annually. As the human population expands, and land available for crop growth declines, soybean (and edamame) are excellent candidates f...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:34 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Bacterial_Strain_for_Soybean_Growth_Enhancement21-079https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Data_Driven%2c_Smart%2c_Non-Pneumatic_Tires THE CHALLENGE Non-pneumatic tires provide two main advantages over pneumatic tires, namely resistance to puncture and common road hazards which can result in tire blowouts. Currently, non-pneumatic tires are hampered by problems such as heat dissipation and ride discomfort, as the air in regular pneumatic tires dampens vibration. OUR SOLUTION Virginia Tech researchers have developed techniques which monitor real-time tire vibration data and subsequently stiffen or dampen structural aspects of the wheel-spoke framework based on road conditions. In order to obtain this data, the tire uti...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:32 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Data_Driven%2c_Smart%2c_Non-Pneumatic_Tires21-066https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Railroad_Energy-Harvesting_Tie_for_Powering_and_Charging_Railway_ApplicationsThe proposed novel railroad energy-harvesting tie is capable of powering various trackside electrical and electronics equipment, including establishing remote charging stations for drones. The energy harvester tie (ETH) uses an electromagnetic generator that is coupled with an efficient motion transmission to convert the movement (kinetic energy) of the track due to passing train wheels into electrical energy in a reliable way. It enables generating power with every passing wheel, in a form and configuration that is robust to the railroad environment and is conspicuous to avoid theft and vanda...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:29 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Railroad_Energy-Harvesting_Tie_for_Powering_and_Charging_Railway_Applications21-053https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Wearable_Supercomputing_platform_for_Search-and-Rescue_Operations THE CHALLENGE Each year, thousands of people go missing in the United States. Coordinated search and rescue operations provide the best chance to locate a missing individual alive. In remote areas, challenging terrain and other search constraints represent a barrier to human searchers. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) can more easily explore difficult terrain, and gather information beyond human capability. However, cloud computing systems necessary for UAV coordination, tend to be impractical in remote or disrupted environments. OUR SOLUTION Virginia tech researchers have developed a we...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:27 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Wearable_Supercomputing_platform_for_Search-and-Rescue_Operations21-042https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Formulation_of_Iron_Oxide_Nanoparticle_Suspensions_for_FUS%2fMRI_ApplicationsFocused ultrasound combined with magnetic resonance imaging (FUS/MRI) is a promising approach for noninvasive therapy that requires precise imaging of tissue using MRI to guide the FUS process. The MRI suffers from interference from water baths commonly used to transmit the focused ultrasound waves from a transmitter to the tissue. In this work, iron oxide nanoparticles were synthesized with a polymer coating using a rapid mixing process. These nanoparticles remain dispersed and unaggregated in aqueous suspension for periods of months or longer. The nanoparticles become magnetized in the prese...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:24 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Formulation_of_Iron_Oxide_Nanoparticle_Suspensions_for_FUS%2fMRI_Applications21-001https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Washable_SERS_Fabrics_via_Micro-ImprintingWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:18 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Washable_SERS_Fabrics_via_Micro-Imprinting21-002https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Equine_Limb_Ultrasound_SimulatorWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:17 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Equine_Limb_Ultrasound_Simulator21-003https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Glanceability_in_Augmented_Reality_SystemsWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:16 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Glanceability_in_Augmented_Reality_Systems20-119https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Enhancing_Phosphate-Use_EfficiencyWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:15 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Enhancing_Phosphate-Use_Efficiency20-109https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Planar_Bridging-Droplet_Thermal_Diodes THE CHALLENGE Thermal diodes preferentially conduct heat in one direction but insulate in the reverse direction. They are of immense practical interest for smart thermal management of aircraft, electronics, and buildings. However, real-life implementation has been constrained by poor effectiveness (solid-state diodes), dependence on a gravitational orientation (thermosyphons), limited scalability (liquid-trap heat pipes), or fragility (jumping-droplet diodes). OUR SOLUTION Jonathan Boreyko and his team at Virginia Tech have developed a novel bridging-droplet thermal diode which uniquel...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:13 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Planar_Bridging-Droplet_Thermal_Diodes20-092https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Residual_Glioblastoma_and_Glioma_Cell_CaptureTHE CHALLENGE Physical removal of tumors in most cases cannot eradicate all the cancerous cells in the affected area. The cells that are left behind are known as residual tumor cells due to their inability to be removed. Some of these residual cells are also resistant to chemotherapy which make them particularly threatening as this is the primary method to remove residual cells. These residual cancer/tumor cells pose a serious threat to the body as they have the potential to cause a relapse by growing and initiating new tumors. OUR SOLUTION This technology proposes a multi-stimuli respo...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:09 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Residual_Glioblastoma_and_Glioma_Cell_Capture20-084https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Robot_for_Power_Line_Vibration_ControlWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:07 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Robot_for_Power_Line_Vibration_Control20-083https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Worm-like_extensible_and_flexible_robotic_manipulationWed, 21 May 2025 08:28:05 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Worm-like_extensible_and_flexible_robotic_manipulation20-069https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Unlocking_True_3D_Printing_Potential p { margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;line-height: 1.15; } body { font-family: 'Verdana';font-style: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 16px; } .Normal { telerik-style-type: paragraph;telerik-style-name: Normal;border-collapse: collapse; } .TableNormal { telerik-style-type: table;telerik-style-name: TableNormal;border-collapse: collapse; } Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:01 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Unlocking_True_3D_Printing_Potential20-070https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Low-Cost_GPS_Spoofing_Detector_and_Spoofer_Localizer THE CHALLENGE Thirty-one satellites currently in orbit contribute to the Global Positioning System. These satellites are used to calculate the longitude, latitude, and altitude of users. However, the GPS system is vulnerable to spoofing attacks that can migrate the user from the actual signal to the spoofing signal. These attacks can disrupt operations of many critical applications such as vehicle, vessel, or aircraft navigation systems; stock exchanges; and inventory tracking systems. GPS spoofing attacks have been used frequently in cyber warfare. Similar to antibiotic resistance, anti-sp...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:28:00 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Low-Cost_GPS_Spoofing_Detector_and_Spoofer_Localizer20-055https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Single_Power_Takeoff_for_Multiple_Source_Energy_Harvesting THE CHALLENGE Existing ocean energy converters can only convert one source of energy; either ocean waves, tidal streams, or marine current energy. Highly complex mechanisms to harvest energy from multiple sources is expensive and also low efficiency. OUR SOLUTION Dr. Lei Zuo and Dr. Robert Parker have created a singular energy harvesting device for converting the energy from ocean wave, ocean current, and tidal stream into electricity. It is developed on their award-winning mechanical motion rectifier (MMR) based power takeoff that converts oscillatory wave motion into unidirectional r...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:27:54 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Single_Power_Takeoff_for_Multiple_Source_Energy_Harvesting20-054https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Smart_Exoskeleton_GloveTHE CHALLENGE Numerous diseases affect the mobility of the human hand including stroke, brachial plexus injury, arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome. In the United States, at least 1.1 million people report difficulty performing ordinary grasping operations, heavily reducing their economic outlook. In some cases, such as stroke, rehabilitation is possible through repetitive motion in the affected area whereas injury to the brachial plexus cannot be fully remedied even with surgical intervention. In these types of cases, continual assistance is needed to restore mobility to the hand. OUR S...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:27:53 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Smart_Exoskeleton_Glove20-053https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/3D_Printable_Multifunctional_FibersWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:52 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/3D_Printable_Multifunctional_Fibers20-003https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Broadband_End-fed_Coaxial_Collinear_Antenna_DesignWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:45 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Broadband_End-fed_Coaxial_Collinear_Antenna_Design19-057https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=QB_1%3a_Immersive_Decision_Making_Training_for_FootballVirtual reality has the potential to change sports training, because it offers highly realistic environments and scenarios along with the feeling of really being there without the risk of player injury due to player-to-player contact. Players can practice a multitude of situations as many times as needed, with no need for a full team of athletes and coaches. Trainees can feel game-like stresses, which should allow the training to transfer more effectively. Existing systems have serious limitations including reliance on 360-degree video with a fixed viewpoint, inability to customize plays, and ...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:27:31 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=QB_1%3a_Immersive_Decision_Making_Training_for_Football19-046https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Personalized_Medicine_Using_Additive_ManufacturingTHE CHALLENGE A major problem posed by the pharmaceutical industry is giving effective dosages while not giving excessive amounts of a particular drug. An estimated 80% of side effects in humans and animals are a direct result of inaccurate dosing because varying weights in patients. Additive manufacturing has emerged as a very promising method to provide patients with customizable, rabidly produced tablets while reducing the probability of side-effects. It is a new field and thus requires significant research and effort to optimize the processes implemented. OUR SOLUTION Timothy Long ...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:27:28 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Personalized_Medicine_Using_Additive_Manufacturing19-041https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Broad-spectrum_Biopesticide_Strain_with_Plant_Growth_Promoting_Capability THE CHALLENGE Plant diseases can wipe out entire crops and historical plantings in a short period of time as shown by boxwood blight. Globally, these diseases pose increasing risks to food security and plant biosecurity. Current approaches to disease management depend largely on chemical protection. These approaches are not sustainable due to growing costs, risks of developing fungicide resistance, and concerns for human and environmental safety. There is an urgent need to build disease-fighting mechanisms into horticultural crop products that can be carried on from production facilities to...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:27:27 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Broad-spectrum_Biopesticide_Strain_with_Plant_Growth_Promoting_Capability19-021https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Programmed_Innate_Leukocytes_as_Potent_Therapeutic_Agents_to_Treat_Atherosclerosis_and_StrokeWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:24 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Programmed_Innate_Leukocytes_as_Potent_Therapeutic_Agents_to_Treat_Atherosclerosis_and_Stroke19-020https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Enhanced_Anti-Tumor_Immune_StateWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:22 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Enhanced_Anti-Tumor_Immune_State19-018https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/New_Carbon_Dioxide_Absorbent_MaterialWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:20 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/New_Carbon_Dioxide_Absorbent_Material19-015https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/High_Temperature_3D_Printing p { margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;line-height: 1.15; } body { font-family: 'Verdana';font-style: Normal;font-weight: normal;font-size: 16px; } .Normal { telerik-style-type: paragraph;telerik-style-name: Normal;border-collapse: collapse; } .TableNormal { telerik-style-type: table;telerik-style-name: TableNormal;border-collapse: collapse; } Wed, 21 May 2025 08:27:18 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/High_Temperature_3D_Printing18-145https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Novel_One-Pot_Process_for_Synthesis_of_Graphene_and_Graphene-Derivatives_from_CoalsWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:16 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/A_Novel_One-Pot_Process_for_Synthesis_of_Graphene_and_Graphene-Derivatives_from_Coals19-004https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/High-energy_Lithium_BatteriesWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:14 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/High-energy_Lithium_Batteries18-101https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Compatibilization_of_Polymer_BlendsWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:07 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Compatibilization_of_Polymer_Blends18-071https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/New_process_for_selective_polysaccharide_derivative_oxidationWed, 21 May 2025 08:27:02 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/New_process_for_selective_polysaccharide_derivative_oxidation18-039https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Bouquet_Fiber-based_Neural_ProbeWed, 21 May 2025 08:26:57 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Bouquet_Fiber-based_Neural_Probe18-038https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=PRIME%3a_A_Personalized_Recommendation_for_Information_Visualization_Methods_via_Extended_matrix_CompletionInformation visualization is an important mode of human-computer interaction to acquire insights of complex datasets. However, a uniform visualization format may be inefficient to bring the insights to different users at different contexts due to the users' differences in knowledge, perception, and cognition capabilities. On the other hand, typical visualization evaluation methods were conducted in an offline manner hence reducing the efficiency. Thus, a real-time and personalized visualization recommendation approach is needed. This intellectual property provides a real-time visualization rec...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:56 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=PRIME%3a_A_Personalized_Recommendation_for_Information_Visualization_Methods_via_Extended_matrix_Completion18-022https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Novel_Electrolyte_Formulation_to_Enhance_Cardiac%0aFunctionTHE CHALLENGE There are over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests each year, with each patient seen by EMS receiving a liter of crystalloid solution (usually 0.9% saline). Only about two thirds of those patients have a pulse return; the remainder die from the condition called pulseless electrical activity (PEA) or electromechanical disassociation. PEA can potentially be treated by addressing an underlying condition, but it is speculated that PEA is more common in hospitalized patients, exposing a serious and sometimes untreatable condition. OUR SOLUTION Steven Poelzing his team at Vi...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:53 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Novel_Electrolyte_Formulation_to_Enhance_Cardiac%0aFunction18-008https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Therapeutic_Applications_to_Modulate_BRCA1_in_Cancer_CellsPhysical properties of BRCA1 make in amenable to unconventional treatment options that interfere with or modify the protein to control its function in cells. In the case of healthy individuals therapeutic applications to stabilize the BRCA1 protein may be beneficial as a preventative measure -- either before or following primary interventions. In the case of tumor cells, interfering with the processes that hinder the BRCA1 protein from fully operating may lead to better efficacy to kill cancer cells. Both approaches hinge upon our new structural biology insights related to the 3D properties of...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:50 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Therapeutic_Applications_to_Modulate_BRCA1_in_Cancer_Cells18-005https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Real_Time_Scheduler THE CHALLENGE Scheduling bandwidth for multiple cell phone users is presently accomplished almost on an arbitrary basis using a predefined algorithms developed to maximize throughput. Since the scheduling frames are updated every 1 ms, this approach has made it virtually impossible to allocate bandwidth in a real-time, on-demand basis, to achieve best quality-of-service for all users within the cell. OUR SOLUTION Utilizing newly developed computer architectures that can perform massive parallel processing tasks within the required timeframe, Virginia Tech researchers have developed a te...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:49 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Real_Time_Scheduler17-097https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Novel_Production_Method_of_Stink_Bug_Pheromone%0afor_Crop_Protection THE CHALLENGE In integrated pest management, synthetic pheromones are often deployed in traps or with trap crops to lure insects away from commercial crops. Currently these pheromones are chemically synthesized and applied to trap crops. This form of production has limited sustainability and there are difficulties with high yield production. Therefore, sustainable alternatives that can be produced at high yield could be very valuable in the pest management market. OUR SOLUTION Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a novel method for biosynthesis production of stink bug pheromones...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:40 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Novel_Production_Method_of_Stink_Bug_Pheromone%0afor_Crop_Protection17-074https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Carbon_Fiber_with_Uniform_Pore_SizeTHE CHALLENGE Carbon fibers are used in a wide range of industries and applications including composites, catalysis, sensing, energy conversions and storage and membrane filtration. One approach to make carbon fibers utilizes electrospinning of block copolymers. However, due to challenges associated with the technique, it can be difficult to produce carbon fibers of uniform pore size, which significantly advances the carbon fiber chemistry. OUR SOLUTION The current invention describes a strategy to produce porous carbon fibers from block copolymers such as poly(acrylonitrile-b-methyl metha...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:36 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Carbon_Fiber_with_Uniform_Pore_Size17-031https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Nanoparticle-based_Nicotine_NanovaccineWed, 21 May 2025 08:26:29 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Nanoparticle-based_Nicotine_Nanovaccine16-152https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Corrugated_Layering_for_FDM_3D_Printing THE CHALLENGE 3D printing has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional manufacturing methods. Of the multiple 3D printing strategies available, the FDM build method is the most widely used in both commercial and home use applications. The FDM method uses a heated nozzle to melt a polymer filament and apply the material in layers to build the desired structure. This method is simple and reliable, but the layer by layer construction results in a model that shears easily under pressure making this method a poor choice if printing objects that will be subject to physical stresses. O...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:23 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Corrugated_Layering_for_FDM_3D_Printing16-112https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=An_Assistive_Robotic_Exoskeleton_Glove_Designed_for_Patients_with%0aBrachial_Plexus_InjuriesTHE CHALLENGE Exoskeleton gloves have proven to be invaluable in post-surgery therapy for patients with Brachial Plexus Injuries, countering hand muscle atrophy through controlled and assisted movements. While many rehab gloves target stroke recovery, they lack the desired Human-Machine Interface and struggle to find the right balance between performance and size. OUR SOLUTION Pinhas Ben-Tzvi and his team at Virginia Tech have designed a novel robotic exoskeleton glove that achieves mechanical balance between size, weight, and force output (described in the IEEE Transactions on Robotics a...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:26:17 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=An_Assistive_Robotic_Exoskeleton_Glove_Designed_for_Patients_with%0aBrachial_Plexus_Injuries14-031https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fungal_Biocontrol_of_Invasive_Noxious_Poison_IvyWed, 21 May 2025 08:25:25 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fungal_Biocontrol_of_Invasive_Noxious_Poison_Ivy13-073https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Self-Cleaning%2fNon-Wetting_Coating_for_Corrosion_Protection_of_Metallic_Structures This invention is a novel two-step electrodeposition technique to fabricate superhydrophobic metallic coatings. The method has been demonstrated with a superhydrophobic copper coating with multiscale surface features. A thermodynamic model has been developed which supports extending this invention to other metals.Wed, 21 May 2025 08:24:56 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Self-Cleaning%2fNon-Wetting_Coating_for_Corrosion_Protection_of_Metallic_Structures13-013https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Photon-Integrating%2fCounting_Detector_CombinationWed, 21 May 2025 08:24:52 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=Photon-Integrating%2fCounting_Detector_Combination11-084https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fiberoptic_Microneedle_Device_for_Convection-Enhanced_Thermochemotherapy_of_Malignant_GliomaThis invention allows diffuse convection-enhanced delivery of chemotherapy to tumors unreachable by direct surgical intervention. The device employs simultaneous co-delivery of fluid agents and laser energy at multiple infusion points to improve coverage of tumor margins. Previous similar methods have recently failed to meet clinical endpoints in Phase 3 FDA trials due to insufficient tumor coverage. This problem is caused by the differing hydraulic conductivities found in various cerebral structures, causing preferential fluid diffusion down certain pathways and insufficient fluid penetration...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:24:12 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fiberoptic_Microneedle_Device_for_Convection-Enhanced_Thermochemotherapy_of_Malignant_Glioma09-078https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fiber_Array_for_Optical_Imaging_and_TherapeuticsWed, 21 May 2025 08:23:21 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fiber_Array_for_Optical_Imaging_and_Therapeutics06.111https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fractional_Catalytic_Pyrolysis_and_Protein_Adhesives_Production_from_BiomassWed, 21 May 2025 08:22:16 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Fractional_Catalytic_Pyrolysis_and_Protein_Adhesives_Production_from_Biomass19-059https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Polymer_Foaming_MoldTHE CHALLENGE Foam-blow molding is emerging as a more and more popular fabrication method in the polymer manufacturing industry. Polymer foams are needed in many applications including insulation, biomedical, and footwear. The important properties of a foamed polymer, such as low density or shape sustainability, are controlled by the foaming process. New and improved polymer foams can be achieved by gaining full control over the conditions at which they are produced. OUR SOLUTION Dr. Kiran and his team have developed a novel mold for polymer foaming that allows porous mold boundaries to ...Wed, 21 May 2025 08:17:16 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Novel_Polymer_Foaming_Mold23-047https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Quantum_Heuristics_for_Solving_Complex_Computational_ProblemsMon, 09 Oct 2023 13:22:57 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Quantum_Heuristics_for_Solving_Complex_Computational_Problems23-016https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Ballistic_and_Hydrodynamic_Nonlinear_Electronic_DevicesTHE CHALLENGE Current electronic devices are limited by electron transport speed. Due to the limits of their materials, conventional electronics allow only diffusive electron transport motion and only in one dimension. Advances in material purity are allowing newly discovered ballistic and hydrodynamic electron transport regimes to be reached in solid state materials, resulting in more useful current-voltage characteristics than in current silicon devices. Exploiting these advantages can lead to next-generation devices capable of high-frequency, low-noise, low heat dissipation, and low power...Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:22:55 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech/Ballistic_and_Hydrodynamic_Nonlinear_Electronic_Devices23-069https://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=BystandAR%3a_Protecting_Bystander_Visual_Data_Privacy_in_Augmented_Reality_SystemsTHE CHALLENGE Well-intentioned AR users often unknowingly violate bystander privacy by collecting and sharing sensitive data. Some apps use machine learning to make inferences without user knowledge, further compromising privacy. The current permissions within the state of the art are flawed as colluding apps deceive users to access and share data covertly. Bystander privacy concerns have risen with modern AR devices continuously capturing the physical world. Surveys show public worry about data collection even in medical or assistive use. There is an undeniable need to find a solution that ...Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:59:18 GMTvtippatents@vtip.orghttps://vt.testtechnologypublisher.com/tech?title=BystandAR%3a_Protecting_Bystander_Visual_Data_Privacy_in_Augmented_Reality_Systems