A sampling of inventions disclosed, patents issued and licenses granted in the last year are listed below. For abstracts or licensing information on any of the listed technologies, call 443-778-7262 or e-mail: techtransfer@jhuapl.edu.
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| Biomedical/Biochemical Technology | |
| 2464 | Monitoring System Using Evidence-Based Heart Rate Variability Analysis |
| 2496 | Reactivity-Based Monomers for Sensing Organophosphate Esters |
| 2497 | Preparation and Use of Polymer Detectors Containing Non-nucleophilic Amines |
| 2507 | Advanced Querying Features for Disease Surveillance Systems |
| 2524 | Surrogate Model of a 50th Percentile Human Torso |
| 2528 | Memory House |
| 2529 | Wireless Environmental Sensors for Bioprocessing Chambers |
| 2536 | Heart Beat Detection Algorithm |
| 2544 | Redirected Electrospray Sorting of Aerosolized Biological Particles |
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| Communications & Distributed Systems | |
| 2444 | Buoyant Antenna Array of Modular Sensors |
| 2448 | Method to Increase Dynamic Range in Parallel Analog-to-Digital Converters Using Independent Clock Frequencies |
| 2513 | A Delay-Tolerant Networking Protocol for Directional-Beam Mobile Ad Hoc Networks |
| 2547 | Model for Rapid Quality Estimation of Free-Space Optical Links |
| 2555 | High-Speed Variable Gain Free-Space Optical Receiver |
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| Electronics Technology | |
| 2476 | Assembling and Processing Method for Carbon Nanotubes at the Wafer Level |
| 2481 | Phase Difference Locked Loop for Out-of-Band Noise, Motion Artifacts, and Temperature Drift Reduction |
| 2557 | Nanotube Battery |
| 2567 | Wideband Analog-to-Digital Converter Using Photonic Sampling |
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| Information Processing & Management | |
| 2446 | Passive Forensic Identification of Networked TCP/IP Communication Endpoints |
| 2450 | Coherent Program Execution Integrity Measurement |
| 2462 | Information Work Space Automatic Chat Collector |
| 2468 | Improved Traffic Analysis Protection for Mix Router Anonymity Systems |
| 2471 | Measurement of Dynamically Loaded Program Code |
| 2473 | Graph Representation of Integrity Measure |
| 2474 | A Flexible, Computational Framework for System Optimization |
| 2485 | Off-Nadir Radar Clutter Suppression Using Polarimetric Selectivity |
| 2508 | Information Sharing for Public Health Surveillance |
| 2509 | Bayesian Biosurveillance Data Fusion Networks |
| 2510 | Distributed Architecture of Intelligent Decision Support Models for Biosurveillance Applications |
| 2514 | Electrical Panel Schedule Tool for AutoCAD® |
| 2521 | Method for Evaluation and Development of Automated Public Health Monitoring Systems |
| 2523 | Automatic Composite Updating for AutoCAD® |
| 2532 | Review Software for Electronic References Based on Subject Matter |
| 2539 | A Fast Protocol for Computationally Private Information Retrieval |
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| Materials and Structures | |
| 2493 | Asymmetric, Monomolecular Polymer Organic Light-Emitting Diodes, Photovoltaics, and Sensors |
| 2525 | Electromechanical Fuses for Security Cloth |
| 2534 | Micro-faceted Thin-Film Appliqué Used as a Directional Reflector |
| 2549 | Progressively Crushable Body Armor |
| 2553 | Low-Density High-Voltage Insulation |
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| Modeling and Simulation | |
| 2445 | Stand-Alone, High-Fidelity, Web-Based Modeling and Simulation Environment |
| 2487 | Real-Time Performance Evaluation of a Submersed Body Influenced by a Larger Body |
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| Sensors and Sensor Systems | |
| 2469 | Method for Detection of Underground Activity Across a Monitored Perimeter |
| 2472 | Capacitor Failure Sensor |
| 2489 | Wide-Ranging Mechanical-Based Time-Temperature Recorder |
| 2490 | Wide-Ranging Electrochemical-Based Time-Temperature Recorder |
| 2516 | Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Scintillation-Based Sensors for Radionuclide Determination |
| 2519 | Isotope-Specific Resonance Ionization Spectroscopy |
| 2520 | Neutron Scintillate Based on a Mixture of Gadolinium and a Luminescent Lanthanide Wavelength Shifter |
| 2526 | A Gradient Moderated Neutron Energy Spectrometer |
| 2554 | Unsteady Supersonic Flow Control Device |
| 2565 | Molecularly Imprinted Polymer-Based Coating for Determination of Naphthalene Using Mass-Sensitive Detectors |
| 2568 | Dye-Labeled Displacement Assay Quantitation Using MIP-Coated Capillary Tubes |
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| Space and Environmental Physics | |
| 2455 | An Off-Axis Parabolic Reflecting Telescope |
| 2467 | N-Fold Spiral Wrapped Package and Deployment Scheme to Maintain High Surface Accuracy |
| 2511 | Range Finder to Improve Safety of Parachute Landings |
| 2542 | Remote Determination of Planetary Body or Asteroid from a Non-orbital Platform Using Opto- and Electro-mechanical Techniques |
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| System Analysis, Test and Evaluation | |
| 2533 | Hub and Spoke OTEC Plantship Systems for Production of Ammonia and Desalinated Water |
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| Vehicle Technology | |
| 2475 | Ultraviolet LED-Based Horizon Sensor for Spinning Aerospace Vehicles |
| 2477 | Low-Cost Sun Sensor for Spinning Aerospace Vehicles |
| 2558 | System for Detecting Smuggled SNM Material Onboard Container Ships |
The complete list of APL patents is available here.
| 7,159,474 | Modular Sampling Device; Adam K. Arabian, Stuart D. Harshbarger, Charles W. Kerechanin II (9 Jan 07) |
| 7,176,691 | Switched Coil Receiver Antenna for Metal Detector; Carl V. Nelson (13 Feb 07) |
| 7,179,461 | Plasminogen Activator to Prevent Corneal and Subepithelial Haze after Laser Vision Correction; András Berta, Adrienne Csutak, David M. Silver, József Tözsér (20 Feb 07) (see lead article) |
| 7,185,550 | Time Domain Resolving Chemical Sampler Using Sorbent Material; Adam K. Arabian, Henry A. Kues (6 Mar 07) |
| 7,186,022 | X-ray Source and Method for More Efficiently Producing Selectable X-ray Frequencies; Thomas J. Beck, Harry K. Charles, Jr. (6 Mar 07) |
| 7,187,619 | Method and Apparatus for High-Frequency Passive Sonar Performance Prediction; Juan I. Arvelo, Jr., Patrick A. Ferat, Leslie A. Mobley (6 Mar 07) |
| 7,187,866 | System for Distributing Information and Energy Using Fiber Optic and Optical Wireless Networks; Donald D. Duncan, Jerry A. Krill (6 Mar 07) |
| 7,197,143 | Digital Video Authenticator; George R. Barrett, Nicholas D. Beser, Thomas E. Duerr, James H. Higbie (27 Mar 07) |
| 7,197,197 | Method for Detecting Projectile Impact Location and Velocity Vector; Leroy Brunner, David G. Drewry, Jr., Leo R. Gauthier, Jr. (27 Mar 07) |
| 7,198,490 | Apparatus and Method for Training Using a Human Interaction Simulator; Dale E. Olsen (3 Apr 07) |
| 7,203,274 | Method and Apparatus for Multiple-Projection, Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry Scanning; Thomas J. Beck, Harry K. Charles, Jr., Howard S. Feldmesser, Thomas C. Magee (10 Apr 07) |
| 7,205,497 | Apparatus and Method for Automated Parcel Screening; Adam K. Arabian, Micah A. Carlson, Stuart D. Harshbarger, Michael P. McLoughlin (17 Apr 07) |
| 7,222,115 | Definition and Maintenance of a Telemetry Database Dictionary; William P. Knopf (22 May 07) |
| 7,253,740 | Method and Apparatus for Monitoring for Failure Temperatures of a Structure; Russell P. Cain, Bliss G. Carkhuff, Andrew M. Lennon (7 Aug 07) |
| 7,266,484 | Techniques for Early Detection of Localized Exposure to an Agent Active on a Biological Population; Howard S. Burkom, Eugene Elbert, Joseph S. Lombardo, Farzad Mostashari (4 Sept 07) |
| 7,271,397 | Combined Chemical/Biological Agent Detection System and Method Utilizing Mass Spectrometry; Wayne A. Bryden, Robert J. Cotter, Scott A. Ecelberger (18 Sept 07) |
| 7,272,492 | Path Planning for Mine Countermeasures; Steven J. Marshall, Christopher B. McCubbin, Paul McNamee, Christine D. Piatko, Jessica L. Pistole, Cheryl L. Resch (18 Sept 07) |
| 7,279,096 | Polymer-Based Permeable Membrane for Removal of Ions; George M. Murray (9 Oct 07) |
| 7,283,868 | Apparatus for Sensing Human Prostate Tumor; Harvey W. Ko, Dexter G. Smith (16 Oct 07) |
| 7,285,091 | Assessment of Tooth Structure Using Laser-Based Ultrasonics; Kevin C. Baldwin, David W. Blodgett, Donald D. Duncan (23 Oct 07) |
| 7,298,956 | Transitions in Refractive Index Using Electro-Optics Polymers; Harry K. Charles, Jr., Arthur S. Francomacaro, Deborah M. Mechtel (20 Nov 07) |
| 7,302,792 | Pulsed Plasma Thruster and Method of Making; H. Bruce Land III, Tharen Rice, Daniel H. Simon (4 Dec 07) |
Method and System for Automated Detection of Microcalcification Clusters in Mammograms, Method and System for Detecting Small Structures in Images, and Method and Apparatus for Segmenting Small Structures in Images are nonexclusively licensed to Hologic, Inc. of Bedford, Mass.
Information Technology in Support of Early Detection of Bioterrorist Events is nonexclusively licensed to Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&A Public Health) of Kingston, Ontario, and The County of Stanislaus Health Services Agency (SCHSA) of Modesto, Calif.
Home Link System for Daily Monitoring of Outpatients is nonexclusively licensed to Johns Hopkins Healthcare LLC of Glen Burnie, MD.
High Temperature Light Guide is exclusively optioned to Fiber Optic Components, LLC of Sterling, Va.
Radiance Library Forecasting for Time-Critical Hyperspectral Target Detection Systems is nonexclusively optioned to Storm Center Communications, Inc. of Ellicott City, Md.
Meat Spoilage Sensor Processable Molecularly Imprinted Star Polymer Based Sensors for Phosphorous Compounds and Processable Molecularly Imprinted Star Polymer Based Sensors for Toxins and Other Proteins are exclusively optioned to MIPSolutions, Inc. of Spokane, Wash.
Optical Sensor and Software for Acoustic Monitoring, Identification, and Determination of Machine (Equipment) Health and Automated Machinery Monitoring System for Conditional Maintenance are exclusively optioned to OCTAVE Technology, Inc. of Ellicott City, Md.
Enhancement Sampling Device for SPME Sampling for Trace Chemical Constituents is exclusively optioned to Supelco, Inc. (Division of Sigma-Aldrich, Inc.) of Bellefonte, Pa.
Secure Wavelength Interleaved Multiplexing to Mitigate Dispersion and Security Issues in Optical Transmission Through Scattering Media, Flexible Optical Components for Multi-beam MEMS Optical Arrays to Facilitate Atmospheric Turbulence Compensation, Evolved OPTSAT (with Connectivity Through Weather and Inertia-less Beam Scanning), and A Service-Oriented Architecture for Management of Free-Space Optical Communications Networks are exclusively optioned to OPTeMAX, LLC of Marriottsville, Md.
CollabSpace—An Advanced Geospatial Collaboration Environment is exclusively optioned to DRS C# Systems, LLC of Gaithersburg, Md.
Low Phase Noise RF/Microwave Frequency Generator Based on Dual-Wavelength Fiber Laser Using Stimulated Brillouin Scattering Gain is exclusively optioned to Pharad, LLC of Glen Burnie, Md.
Finite Element Model of the 5th Percentile Male Human Torso is nonexclusively licensed to Romesh Batra of Blacksburg, Va.
Information Work Space Automatic Chat Collector is nonexclusively licensed to Air Force Research Laboratory/HEA of Mesa, Ariz.
Light Weight Heart Beat Detection Algorithm is nonexclusively licensed to Tammara Massey of Los Angeles, Calif.