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Singular Knee Identification for Emergence Recognition (SKIER)

BACKGROUND Emergence continues to lack a systemic mathematical definition that allows for rigorous emergence behavior testing, despite the decades of work that has been done. Physical flocks and swarms that contain both deterministic elements and stochastic perturbations, such as measurement noise, would benefit from such precise emergence detection....

Published: 5/15/2025 | Inventor(s): Imraan Faruque, Ishriak Ahmed

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Software, Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems, Technology Classifications > Defense, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr

A Retro Fit Kit to the Exhaust of a JetCat P100 for Electrical Power Generation

BACKGROUND As the performance of small, high-speed aircraft continues to advance, the demand for efficient power systems becomes increasingly critical. Systems on aircraft such as navigation, communication, and flight control are all vital for successful operations. Advancements in military aircraft technology continue to grow in areas such as radar...

Published: 5/6/2025 | Inventor(s): Kurt Rouser

Keywords(s): Energy & Environment, Energy Storage, Engineering: Mechanical & Aerospace, Transportation, Unmanned Systems

Category(s): Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Environment & Energy, Technology Classifications > Defense

Method of manufacturing wear-resistant nanocomposite coatings at low temperatures

BACKGROUND Protecting mechanical components in harsh environments, such as extreme sliding or rolling contacts, is critical for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of high-demand systems. To protect these components, nanocomposites consisting of hard refractory carbides are employed as wear-resistant coatings. In particular, tungsten carbide-cobalt...

Published: 5/5/2025 | Inventor(s): Pranjal Nautiyal, Bunty Tomar, Foyez Ahmad

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Advanced Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Material Science & Engr, Technology Classifications > Transportation & Automotive, Technology Classifications > Construction

System to monitor and control supplement intake

BACKGROUND The United States is home to around 87.2 million cattle, with over 700,000 cattle farms. Most ranchers utilize liquid feed for their cattle, which is commercially available and widely used. As the number of cattle per farm continues to grow, it becomes more difficult to monitor feed consumption for each individual cow. Traditionally, cattle...

Published: 3/28/2025 | Inventor(s): Richard Reuter

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Food Science, Technology Classifications > Animal Health, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Biosystems & Ag Engr, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr

Seed Orienting Device for a Row Crop Planter

BACKGROUND Past research has indicated that the leaf orientation in maize can increase grain yield. Leaves that are symmetrically oriented across the row increase the light interception, optimize plant populations for the environment, and increase maize grain yields. Many spatial seed placements have been evaluated for leaf orientation. It was found...

Published: 2/17/2025 | Inventor(s): Randal Taylor, Wayne Kiner, Silvio Bossert, Adrian Koller

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Food Science, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Biosystems & Ag Engr

CENTAURS: Center Tube-launched Airframe with tube-through-motor propulsor for Unmanned Robot Swarms

BACKGROUND Fixed wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are Fixed-wing UAVs offer advantages such as long range, endurance, payload capacity, altitude, aerodynamic efficiency, quiet operation, and are ideal for mapping large areas, surveying, and agricultural monitoring. However, fixed wing designs face limitations related to obstructed forward visuals...

Published: 1/27/2025 | Inventor(s): Imraan Faruque, Andrew Arena

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems, Technology Classifications > Defense, Technology Classifications > Advanced Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Material Science & Engr

Cost-Effective Auxetic Pressure Sensor with 3D Printing

BACKGROUND Pressure sensors are critical in various industries, including healthcare, automotive, robotics, and wearable devices. However, many conventional pressure-sensing systems are limited by high production costs, low sensitivity, and reliance on expensive manufacturing technologies. Existing sensor solutions often require numerous components...

Published: 1/16/2025 | Inventor(s): Chulho Yang, Huaxia Wang, Brandon Dang

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Material Science & Engr, Technology Classifications > Transportation & Automotive

Planar Array Optimization via Evolutionary Algorithm

BACKGROUND The demand for high-performing beamforming arrays has never been more critical. These arrays play a pivotal role in applications such as telecommunications, defense, and radar systems, enabling enhanced signal clarity and precision. However, traditional designs face significant challenges: geometric constraints limit configuration flexibility,...

Published: 1/6/2025 | Inventor(s): Christopher Petrin

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Engineering, Technology Classifications > Defense, Technology Classifications > Geology, Technology Classifications > Research Tools

Thermoacoustic Meta-Structure (TAMS)

BACKGROUND The growing demand for self-sufficient systems has spurred the exploration of capturing lost residual energy. One alternative energy source is ambient acoustic energy from industrial and transportation noise pollution. Know methods include piezoelectric and electromagnetic techniques that suffer from low energy conversion efficiency and...

Published: 10/16/2024 | Inventor(s): James Manimala, Samarjith Biswas

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Unmanned Systems, Technology Classifications > Transportation & Automotive, Technology Classifications > Construction

Battery Filament for 3D Printing

BACKGROUND Innovative power solution demands increase as advancements are made in areas such as unmanned aerial systems, portable equipment, and power storage. Industry has attempted to meet the need with increasingly larger high-performance lithium-ion batteries. However, traditional batteries impose constraints on design, particularly on space usage,...

Published: 10/1/2024 | Inventor(s): Hadi Noori

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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Advanced Manufacturing, Technology Classifications > Environment & Energy, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Mechanical & Aerospace Engr, Technology Classifications > Engineering > Electrical & Computer Engr, Technology Classifications > Material Science & Engr

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