Wearable Active Projectile Interception System for Personal Protection
TS-074822 —
Personal protective equipment (PPE) remains predominantly passive, relying on material strength to absorb or deflect impacts after they occur. This approach is insufficient in high-risk environments where fast-moving debris, tool fragments, or ballistic threats can cause severe injury before mitig…
- College: OSU Wexner Medical Center
- Inventors: Tahmina, Qudsia; Cruz Lopez, Alan; LaRocco, John; Simonis, John
- Licensing Officer: Sharick, Joe
Sustainable Fungal Memristors for Neuromorphic and Eco-Friendly Computing
TS-072329 — The Need
The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and neural networks is driving unprecedented demand for energy-efficient, scalable hardware. Conventional memristors require rare earths and complex fabrication, contributing to electronic waste and limiting accessibility. There is a critical need…
- College: Marion Campus
- Inventors: LaRocco, John; Hill, Justin; Simonis, John; Tahmina, Qudsia
- Licensing Officer: Sharick, Joe
Novel Bayonet Seatbelt Connector for Enhanced Vehicle Safety Systems
TS-071941 — The Need
Current automotive seatbelt systems, especially standard 3-point belts, often fall short in protecting occupants during complex side impacts and in emerging autonomous vehicle seating configurations. Existing solutions like inflatable belts and safety vests can be uncomfortable and are not …
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Dapino, Marcelo; Headings, Leon; Srinivas, Vivek
- Licensing Officer: Sharick, Joe
Intermediate Steel Alloy for Joining Steel to Aluminum
TS-069805 — The Need
Welding or bonding steel to aluminum is challenging due to the formation of brittle Fe-Al intermetallic compounds, which weaken the joints. Current methods require alternative, costly joining processes. There is a critical need for a solution that allows the use of traditional welding tech…
- College: College of Engineering (COE)
- Inventors: Zhang, Wei; Walker, Luke
- Licensing Officer: Sharick, Joe