Because the hip joint provides about 40-50 percent of the total average positive power for walking, injuries to this joint, or to the spine, can have a drastic impact on walking capabilities. Between total hip replacements, stroke, and other gait deteriorating injuries, there is already a significant population of patients with mobility deficits involving...

Very small implantable wireless telemetry systems have the potential to become a tool for continuous in vivo biomonitoring, implant monitoring and drug delivery. Such minimally invasive devices may provide a practical way of continuously monitoring of brain and central nervous system function, thusly enabling continuous physiological and biomarker monitoring...

Invention Description Monitoring cerebrospinal fluid flow in hydrocephalus patients is essential for ensuring proper valve function and preventing complications. Current monitoring methods are often invasive, intermittent, and unable to provide continuous real-time feedback on valve performance. Detecting valve malfunctions early can be difficult,...

Invention Description Treating and monitoring deep brain regions is challenging due to the limitations of current neurotechnology, which often relies on invasive implants or inefficient transcranial methods. These approaches can involve surgical risks, bulky hardware, and limited precision in targeting specific neural pathways. Additionally, delivering...

Invention Description Because of their insulating and porous physical properties, polyurethanes are excellent materials for use in cushions and mattresses, insulation, packaging, acoustic absorbers and more. However, polyurethane synthesis requires catalysts, isocyanates and other agents which can be toxic and release concerning VOCs. In addition,...

Invention Description Chronic and slow-healing wounds, particularly in diabetic and obese patients, pose a significant global, medical, and economic burden due to poor healing outcomes and limited effective treatments. Post-operative complications such as intestinal adhesions further complicate recovery and emphasize the need for targeted wound therapies. ...

Invention Description Wireless capacitive pressure sensors have been widely studied for health monitoring applications including continues monitoring of blood flow in patients suffering from high blood pressure, tracking of bladder pressure in patients with urine incontinence, and monitoring intracranial pressure in patients experiencing traumatic...

Invention Description Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease where the body attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas and affects nearly 10 million people globally. Because glucose needs to be continuously monitored for precise insulin dosing, managing T1D is challenging. While automated insulin delivery (AID) systems...

Invention Description Functionally graded materials (FGMs) offer the ability to create structures with spatially varying properties, enabling advanced performance in applications such as biomedical devices, soft robotics, and high-performance composites. However, existing multi-material 3D printing systems, such as stereolithography, are often slow...

Invention Description Breast pain (mastalgia) can be attributed to many things, including hormones, diseases, breast asymmetry and improper breast support. Mastalgia is very common, affecting up to 70% of women across the globe at some point in their lives. Current remedies, including anti-inflammatories and hormonal treatments address symptoms but...