TS-072328 — The Need Current firefighting methods often rely on water, toxic foams, or pre-installed systems, which can strain resources, pose environmental hazards, and limit portability. There is a growing demand for safer, non-toxic, and portable fire suppression solutions that can be rapidly deployed in div…

TS-071745 — The Need Current two-way shape memory polymers (SMPs) require expensive, crystalline or liquid crystalline monomers and complex synthesis, limiting their use in cost-sensitive and biocompatible applications. Widely used amorphous polymers (e.g., polystyrene, PMMA) are inexpensive and common in con…

TS-071692 — The Need Modern smart home systems often lack contextual awareness and actionable intelligence, limiting their usefulness in daily home management. Consumers are seeking more intuitive, proactive solutions that go beyond simple automation to offer real-time insights, task generation, and physical in…

TS-071294 — The Need Tree stands are essential tools for hunters, offering elevated vantage points that improve visibility and scent control. However, they are also the leading cause of hunting-related injuries, particularly climber-style stands where separation of components can result in falls. Additionally, …

TS-071056 — The Need Food waste remains a significant global issue, with the average American discarding over 100 pounds of food annually, amounting to nearly $2,800 in losses per household. A substantial portion of this waste results from premature spoilage due to microbial contamination and suboptimal storage…

TS-070018 — This innovation approach enhances the color retention of natural colorants, making them suitable for a wide range of environmental conditions and consumer product industrial uses.

TS-069694 — A compact, modular, and aesthetic storage solution for milk crates, designed to optimize space and improve accessibility in various environments.

TS-069522 — The Need The biofuel and biochemical industries face challenges in efficiently converting fermentation byproducts, such as butyrate, into higher-value products like butanol. Traditional methods often result in the accumulation of waste products, limiting overall process efficiency and economic viab…

TS-065465 — The Need: The agricultural sector faces persistent challenges in controlling pests like the European Corn Borer (ECB), which can devastate corn crops, leading to significant economic losses. Traditional methods often prove inadequate, necessitating innovative solutions to combat these destructive in…

TS-064662 — The Need: In today's fitness landscape, users demand immersive and intuitive experiences from their exercise equipment. Traditional treadmills lack the ability to adapt to individual users' movements, resulting in a static and often monotonous workout experience. There is a growing need for …

TS-063959 — The Need Millions of individuals suffer from constipation due to the inability to relax pelvic floor muscles during bowel movements, leading to discomfort and strained efforts. Current solutions, like the Squatty Potty, lack adjustability and portability, limiting their effectiveness for a diverse …

TS-062492 — Photonic integration is driven by demand for smaller size, lower cost, lower power consumption, easier assembly, higher reliability, and greater data density in modern photonic devices and systems. Among the many platforms, silicon photonics is particularly promising for photonic integration due t…

TS-062425 — The Need: In the world of healthcare, there is a critical need for a nutritional supplement that can effectively strengthen and promote general health, especially for individuals with limited food intake and compromised ability to absorb nutrients. Patients undergoing bariatric surgery, chemothera…

TS-062422 — The Need In modern agriculture and pest management practices, there is a growing demand for effective insecticides that are environmentally friendly and sustainable. Conventional synthetic insecticides can have adverse effects on ecosystems, non-target species, and human health. Therefore, there is…

TS-062360 — The Need: In modern research, entomologists, biologists, and other scientific professionals often encounter the challenge of efficiently collecting small insects for study and analysis. Traditional methods are time-consuming, potentially damaging specimens, and can lead to inaccurate results. There …

TS-062224 — The Need: Advancing Nonwoven Fibrous Webs for Personal Protective Equipment The demand for high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE) has been escalating rapidly, necessitating improved nonwoven materials that can meet stringent safety requirements. Traditional nonwoven fibrous webs lack …

TS-062210 — The Need Insect-borne diseases, such as dengue fever, chikungunya fever, malaria, yellow fever, and Zika virus, continue to pose significant health risks worldwide. With the drawbacks of existing repellents, there is a pressing commercial need for innovative and effective compounds and compositions…

TS-055653 — Embark on a new era of synchronized flow control with our fluidic oscillator array utilizing frequency-synchronized sweeping jets. Experience unmatched precision, adaptability, and efficiency in your engineering endeavors. Revolutionize your industry with our innovative solution, driving progress through synchronized fluidic innovation. This inventive technology T2018-051 is just one part of a larger, comprehensive suite of fluidic oscillator technologies offered by The Ohio State University for licensing. To learn more about our other designs, please visit https://oied.osu.edu/find-technologies and search using the term: Fluidic Oscillator. To see a descriptive YouTube video of this technology, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Hn2q5W958.

TS-055514 — Embark on a new era of fluidic control with our state-of-the-art fluidic oscillator technology with variable sweep, tilt, and inclination control as well as adjustable frequency. Experience unmatched precision, adaptability, and efficiency in your fluidic applications. Stay ahead of the curve and revolutionize your industry with our innovative solution. This inventive technology T2018-041 is just one part of a larger, comprehensive suite of fluidic oscillator technologies offered by The Ohio State University for licensing. To learn more about our other designs, please visit https://oied.osu.edu/find-technologies and search using the term: Fluidic Oscillator. To see a descriptive YouTube video of this technology, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2Hn2q5W958.

TS-050189 — A novel support device to address the hand-to-oral cigarette habits of patients who are attempting to quit smoking.

TS-044688 — The Need: In today's world, the environmental impact of non-biodegradable petroleum-based polymers has become a growing concern. Industries that heavily rely on such polymers, like packaging, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, are seeking sustainable alternatives that minimize environmental ha…

TS-040259 — A matchmaking app designed for university research personnel, trainees, equipment, and funding opportunities.

TS-038002 — A new way to create polymer nanocomposite foam structures with enhanced mechanical properties.

TS-037500 — A new method of power harvesting based on electroceutical dressings dampened by a saline solution.

TS-037496 — Topoplogy Based Large Scale Indoor/Outdoor Geo-Navigation for Mobile Platforms Guided by GIS and BIM

TS-037365 — A novel method to enhance the transverse-electric and transverse-magnetic polarized light via relfective surfaces on top of a tunnel junction based LED structure.

TS-015265 — Chip-scale broadband and tunable polarization rotator with low insertion loss whose purpose is to dynamically control optical polarization in photonic integrated circuits

TS-014971 — A new process to fabricate stretchable and flexible wire antennas with conductive fibers (E-fibers)

TS-014952 — A nanowire that overcomes defect formation normally found in LEDs, leading to higher charge density.