USU Patents in 2024

Continuing its tradition of innovative translational research, USU was awarded 14 patents in 2024 for technologies originating in a variety of departments, including:

• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Magnetic field containment for use in electric vehicle roadway power transfer (Regan Zane et al.)
• Constant-current-to-constant-voltage DC-DC power electronics converter (Hongjie Wang et al.)
• Biological Engineering
• Glucuronide production for eliminating drugs and chemicals from the body (Jixun Zhan)
• Red mud compositions for biomass pyrolysis (Foster Agblevor et al.)
• Chemistry & Biochemistry
• Nanostructures for electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction (Yi Rao et al.)
• Stable, non-corrosive electrolytes for high-performance rechargeable ion batteries (Tianbiao Liu et al.)
• Biology
• Antifungal amphiphilic kanamycin compounds (Jon Takemoto, Tom Chang)
• Transgenic silkworms expressing hagfish proteins (Justin Jones et al.)
• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Cavity deflation for objects (e.g., torpedoes) entering water, reducing impact splash (Areti Kiara et al.)
• Applied Sciences, Technology & Education
• Hands-free crutch for leg injuries (Scott Greenhalgh)
  • “Crescent” cam tool for use in rock climbing (Baylee Vogler)

Contact USU Technology Transfer Services if you think your research might have commercial potential, or if it could impact society in other ways.