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Agriculture

BIOTECH

Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Synthesis

A simple robust, single vial method for the synthesis of fatty acid methyl esters deriving from foodstuffs.


CA2+/Calmodulin is Critical for Brassinosteroid Biosynthesis and Plant Growth

The discovery by WSU scientists provides a new biotechnological approach to produce semi-dwarf or size-engineered plants. This approach is applicable to a wide range of plants, and is valuable for crop breeders.


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PRECISION AGRICULTURE

Tannin Analysis Device:
A device and methods for rapid, on site determination of tannin concentrations in wine.

Photosynthesis Monitoring Device:
A non-invasive device and method to measure light driven proton flux in vivo.

Biotechnology

Ag-Biotech

CA2+/Calmodulin is Critical for Brassinosteroid Biosynthesis and Plant Growth
The discovery by WSU scientists provides a new biotechnological approach to produce semi-dwarf or size-engineered plants. This approach is applicable to a wide range of plants, and is valuable for crop breeders.

Diagnostics

Probes for Biomolecules
A platform for biological detection involving probes with optical properties that change upon molecular recognition.

Methods for Detection of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
A non-invasive method to test animals for the presence of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

Nanomaterials for biological detection
High surface area nanomaterials for use in molecular sensing and/or sequestration applications.

Research Tools

Non-Transformed Sertoli Cell Lines for Transplantation, Functional Genomics and Drug Discovery
The availability of non-transformed cell lines is an advantage in transplantation experiments to test neuro-degenerative disease and prevent tissue rejection during organ transplantation (e.g. islets). They would also provide a major advance in drug discovery and functional genomics of Sertoli cell targeted pharmaceuticals.

Protein Interaction Reporters
Novel protein crosslinking platform to evaluate protein interactions in vivo.

Isoaspartate quantitation and localization assay
A simple and versatile platform for the detection, quantitation and localization of isoaspartate in protein residues.

Therapeutics

Bioactive Lipid Based Approach for Enhancement of Cancer (e.g. ovarian) Chemotherapy Treatment
This invention is a combined adjunct treatment using bioactive lipids with chemotherapy to reduce chemo-resistance and make the therapy more efficient.

Serotonin Agents for Cancer Treatment
A novel use for a drug with known pharmacological properties.

Chemistry & Analytics

Drugs & Diagnostics

Serotonin Agents for Cancer Treatment
A novel use for a drug with known pharmacological properties.

Line Walking Recursive Partitioning
A non-invasive method to test animals for the presence of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

Methods for Detection of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
A streamlined approach for compound classification applied to the prediction of inhibition of drug metabolism.

Research Reagents

Probes for Biomolecules
A platform for biological detection involving probes with optical properties that change upon molecular recognition.

Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Synthesis

A simple robust, single vial method for the synthesis of fatty acid methyl esters deriving from foodstuffs.


Protein Interaction Reporters
Novel protein crosslinking platform to evaluate protein interactions in vivo.

Isoaspartate quantitation and localization assay
A simple and versatile platform for the detection, quantitation and localization of isoaspartate in protein residues.

Heavy Metal Analysis
Rapid, adaptable colorimetric screening method for heavy metals in environmental samples.

Instrumentation

Liquid Phase Ion Mobility Spectrometer
A novel ion mobility instrument employing a drift liquid that enables small, high resolution ion mobility analysis.

Photosynthesis Monitornig Device:
A non-invasive device and method to measure light driven proton flux in vivo.

Tannin Analysis Device:
A device and methods for rapid, on site determination of tannin concentrations in wine.

Multipass Laser Amplifier
Laser amplifier enabling multiple passes through a gain medium that minimizes spontaneous emission and thermal lensing.

Photosynthesis Monitornig Device:
A non-invasive device and method to measure light driven proton flux in vivo.

Dual Gate IMS
Coupling atmospheric pressure IMS to slow transit time instruments: IMS-MS, IMS-FAIMS & IMS-FAIMS-MS.

Materials

Nanosprings for hydrogen storage
Methods for production of surfaces with high surface areas useful for hydrogen storage applications.

High surface area semiconductor for gas detection
High surface area nanomaterials for use in gas sensing applications.

Nanomaterials for biological detection
High surface area nanomaterials for use in molecular sensing and/or sequestration applications.

Novel CZT Doping Combinations
Researchers at Washington StateUniversity have produced a new CTZ-based detector material.

Engineering

Biomedical

Low-Density Joint Implant Replacement Structures
Functional, load bearing implants that are hollow, porous or interconnected inside, with optimized surface properties.

Resorbable Ceramic Bone Replacement Materials
Optimized for in vitro degradation and cell-materials interactions as a function of time.

Continuous Centrifugal Blood Separator
A miniature, continuous plasma separator system.

Physiological Monitoring Device
A small, wireless device for use in physiological monitoring applications. A single chip can process 16 channels of information ranging in frequency form DO to 7kHz at 21 effective bits.

Chemical Engineering

Desktop Learning Modules for Classroom Instruction
Small, multifunctional device for use in undergraduate engineering classroom instruction.

Computer Science

Fault Tolerant, Scalable High-Performance Router Architecture
A novel architecture for improving the performance of a router

Line Walking Recursive Partitioning
A streamlined approach for compound classification applied to the prediction of inhibition of drug metabolism.

Electronics

Low power 16-bit analog-to-digital converter design
A low-power, high-speed analog-to-digital converter (ADC).

Multipass Laser Amplifier
Laser amplifier enabling multiple passes through a gain medium that minimizes spontaneous emission and thermal lensing.

Micro/Nanotechnology

Platinum Microelectrodes for Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
A novel fabrication scheme has been developed by WSU researchers for forming integrated microelectrodes in a poly-di-methyl-siloxane (PDMS) microchip

Laser dynamic forming process for micro- to nano-scale 3D shapes
Method for manufacturing of micro/nano-scale 3D shapes.

Piezoelectric micro-heat engine & energy harvesting device
Novel MEMS technology for thermal to electrical energy conversion or harvesting mechanical vibrations for electrical power generation.

Nanosprings for hydrogen storage
Methods for production of surfaces with high surface areas useful for hydrogen storage applications.

High surface area semiconductor for gas detection
High surface area nanomaterials for use in gas sensing applications.

Nanomaterials for biological detection
High surface area nanomaterials for use in molecular sensing and/or sequestration applications.

Materials

Surface Treatments for Improving the Adhesion Properties of Wood Plastic Composite Materials
A for improving the adhesion properties of wood plastic composites.

Cellulose Polymer Nanocomposites
Biocompatible, biodegradable nanocomposite materials with evenly dispersed nanofibers.

Low-Density Wood Plastic Composites
An extruded low-density wood plastic composite and process.

Mechanical

Tunable Vibration Harvesting via Piezoelectric Membranes
A piezoelectric energy harvesting devices for applications aimed to convert human motion, low-frequency vibrations and acoustic noise into electrical energy

Displacement Amplification of Piezoelectric Transducers
A novel design which improves the performance of piezoelectric transducers

Energy-Efficient Device for Building Ventilation Systems
A motorized, insulated damper system for actively injecting fresh air into a furnace system.

Food Science

Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Synthesis
A simple robust, single vial method for the synthesis of fatty acid methyl esters deriving from foodstuffs.

YoVe' Yogerts
All natural blend of yogurt and vegetables.

Cheezlers
Small, multifunctional device for use in undergraduate engineering classroom instruction.

Load 'N' Reload
A two component sports drink tailored to the differing metabolic needs before and after workouts.

Almond Dingers
A single-serve, microwaveable, gluten-free almond cake that is high in protein and fiber.

Naturaleza’s Delights
All-natural lowfat probiotic single serve ice cream sundae.

Software

Content Management System for Many User Environments
Web based content management for organizations enabling many user editing while maintaining site identity elements.

Line Walking Recursive Partitioning
A streamlined approach for compound classification applied to the prediction of inhibition of drug metabolism.

Veterinary

Methods for Detection of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
A non-invasive method to test animals for the presence of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.

Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Synthesis
A simple robust, single vial method for the synthesis of fatty acid methyl esters deriving from foodstuffs.

View All WSU Technologies

Contact Brian Kraft for the following technologies.
Tech IDTITLE
234 Electrophoretic Processing
337 Genes in Pseudomnas Fluorescens Q2-87 Responsible for the Biosynthesis of 2, 4-Diacetylphloroglucinol
409 A Pulse-Heat Technique For Rapid BSA Staining With Coomassie Brilliant Blue G Dye in a Buffer Solvent
417 Methods for Detection of Prion Protein as an Indication of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
436 Controlled-Array Gradient
468 Transgenic Strains for Biocontrol of Plant Root Diseases
331 Laser Amplifier and Method
545 Use of the Serotonin Reuptake Blockers for the Treatment of Melanoma
192 A New Apparatus For Preparative Free-Fluid Electrophoresis
554 Relative Rates of Cytochrome P450 Metabolism
560 Decomposition of Molecular Dynamic Transition States: A Method for Determining Regioselectivity in Drug Metabolism
576 A Non-Focusing Optics Spectrophotometer (NoFOSpec) for Measurements of Steady-State Absorbance Changes in Intact Plants
577 Sequences Encoding PhzO and Methods
612 Enzymatic Method for Chromium (III) Analysis and Chromium (III)/Chromium (VI) Speciation
657 Foldable Polymers as Gene Probes
664 Liquid Phase Ion Mobility Spectrometry (LPIMS)
671 Design of a New Electrode/Rotor Combination to Perform Dynamic Field Gradient Focusing (DFGF) in the Vortex-Stabilized Electrophoresis System
749-OIPA A New Cross-Linker for Mapping Protein Structures and Protein-Protein Interactions
781-OIPA Gas Phase Mobility Selection of Ions Prior to Mass Spectrometric Analysis
800-U2RF Nanofluidics for Bioseparation and Analysis
828-U2RF Enzyme-Coupled Continuous Spectrophotometric Assays for S-Adenosylmethionine-Dependent Methyltransferases
832-OIPA Line-Walking Recursive Partitioning (LWRP)
840-OIPA Wide Bandwidth Multi-Channel Electrophysiological Monitoring Device
853-OIPA Realtime Monitoring of Winery Inventory
854-OIPA A Direct Method for Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Synthesis Utilizing Water
861-OIPA WSU Web Content Manager Pro
862-OIPA Desktop Modules for Group Learning
863-OIPA Almond Dingers
939-OIPA Time Domain Signal Enhancement in FT-ICRMS
964-U2RF Separation and Extreme Size-Focusing of Nanoparticles Through Nanochannels Based on Controlled Electrolytic pH Manipulation
965-OIPA Parfait Bites
967-OIPA One-Step Method for labling S-Nitrosylation

Contact Juli Morse for the following technologies.
Tech IDTitle
110 Transducer and System for High Speed Measurement of Shock Loads
308 Batch Mode Food Treatment Using Pulsed Electric Fields
320 Digitally Programmable Delta-Sigma Modulator Power Supply Controller
327 Continuous Flow Electrical Treatment of Flowable Food Products
424 Use Of Shock Waves For In-Situ Remediation: Shock Wave Induced Chemical Changes In Organic Compounds Dispersed In Geologic Media
497 Speakeasy Studio & Cafe
326 Semi-Continuous Small Volume Centrifugal Separator
511 Algorithms to Predict Standing Carbon in Hybrid Poplar Stands
512 Micro Heat Engine/Refrigerator
552 Student Evaluation of Instruction Form - Classroom Format (Copyright)
569 Extrusion of Low Density Cellular Wood Plastic Composite
647 Energy Efficient Device for building ventilation systems
697 Thermal Switch for Use in Piezoelectric Micro Heat Engines
726 Thermal Switch for Piezoelectric Micro Heat Engines Employing Carbon Nanotubes
773 Position Sensing System with Magnetic Coupling
774 FM/CW Sensor Processor for Target Recognition
775 Hidden Vehicle Antennas
801-OIPA Laser Dynamic Forming for Micro- and Meso-scale 3D Shapes
827-OIPA Low Density, Low Stiffness Load-Bearing Implant Structures
839-OIPA Resorbable Ceramics with Controlled Strength Loss Rates
844-OIPA Analog-to-Digital Converters Based on an Interleaving Architecture
884-OIPA In situ Bioproduction of Bacterial Cellulose Polymer Nanocomposites
911-OIPA Frequency-Tunable Extensional-Mode Resonator for Vibration Energy Harvesting
912-OIPA Enhanced Displacement Amplification of Piezoelectric Diaphragm Transducers
918-OIPA Surface Activation of Wood Plastic Composites for Adhesion Improvement of Paints & Coatings
924-OIPA Patterning of Platinum Microelectrodes for Lab-on-a-Chip Devices
925-OIPA Surface Modification to Simultaneously Improve Bone Cell Materials & Anti-Microbial Activities
935-OIPA Synthesis of Mesoporous Calcium Silicate for Controlled Release of Protein or Drug
936-OIPA Responsible Recycling Stations
937-OIPA Fault Tolerant Interleaved Switching Fabrics for Scalable High-Performance Routers
940-OIPA Remotely-Controlled Crawling Pipe Ripper
972-OIPA Creation of Smart Home Technologies to Support Adults with Cognitive and Physical Limitations

Contact Sita Pappu for the following technologies.
Tech IDTITLE
216 The Polypeptide Plant Hormone Systemin
227 Anti-FGF Receptor Monoclonal Antibodies VBS-1, VBS-6, and VBS-7
257 DNA Encoding Limonene Synthase
307 Genes for Taxol Biosynthesis [Compositions and Methods for Taxol Biosynthesis]
315 cDNA Clone for Cytochome P450, Liomonene-6 Hydroxylase from Spearmint [Recombinant Materials and Methods for the Production of Limonene Hydroxlases]
321 Isolation of cDNA Encoding Geranyl Pyrophosphate Synthase
339 Compositions and Methods for the Production of Male-Sterile Plants
343 Genes for Germacrene C Synthase
385 Prosystemin Genes from Pepper and Potato
389 Genes for Omega-3-Desaturases
395 Clones for Sesquiterpene Synthases of Grand Fir (Abies grandis)
415 Improved Method for Producing Large Scale Preparation of Proteinase Inhibitors from Potatoes (Methods for the Isolation of Proteinase Inhibitor Proteins From Potato Tubers)
418 Methods and Materials for the Recombinant Expression of Pinoresinol/Lariciresinol Reductase
431 Nucleic and Amino Acid Sequences Relating to a Novel Transketolase, and Methods for the Expression Thereof
435 Recombinant Secoisolariciresinol Dehydrogenase and Methods of Use
439 Genes for (E) - Beta-Farnesene-Synthase (Mentha piperita) [Isolation and Expression of Farnesene Synthase From Peppermint, Mentha X Piperita, L.]
473 Taxol Biosynthesis/Taxadiene (Yew)
498 1-Deoxy-D-Xylulose-5-Phosphate Reductoisomerases, and Methods of Use
394-CIP Additional cDNA Clones for Monoterpene Synthases from Grand Fir (Abies grandis)
315-CIP Recombinant Materials and Methods for the Production of Limonene Hydroxylases
214 A Reversible Breeding System in Plants
510 Acyl Coenzyme A Thioesterases (Dow Chemicals Research Agreement) Expression of Lipids and Fatty Acids in Genetically Modified Plants and Organisms [Acyl Coenzyme A Thioesterases]
307-DIV Compositions and Methods for Taxol Biosynthesis
518 Geranyl Diphosphate Synthase (Large Subunit) From Mint
524 (IP Monophosphate Kinase) Nucleic and Amino Acid Sequences Relating to a Novel Kinase and Methods for the Expression Thereof
528 cDNA Clones for Cytochrome P450 Oxygenases of the Taxol Pathway (Cytochrome P450 Oxygenases and Their Uses)
517-CIP Transacylases of the Paclitaxel Biosynthetic Pathway (TAX-1)
565 Test for Identification of Dogs Sensitive to Ivermectin (MDR1 Variants and Methods for Their Use)
588 Recombinant Pinoresinol/Lariciresinol Reductase, Recombinant Dirigent Protein, and Methods of Use
517-DIV#B Transacylases of the Paclitaxel Biosynthetic Pathway (TAX-6)
517-DIV#A Transacylases of the Paclitaxel Biosynthetic Pathway (TAX-2)
610 Bioactive Lipid Based Approach for Enhancement of Cancer (e.g. ovarian) Chemotherapy Treatment
611 Non-Transformed Sertoli Cell Lines for Transplantation, Functional Genomics and Drug Discovery
645 Geranyl Diphosphate Synthase from Abies Grandis: cDNA Isolation, Functional Expression and Characterization
650 Plant Acyl-CoA Synthetases (510-DOW Alliance)
382 Rip-C Antigen of Campylobacter Jejuni
700 A cDNA Clone for Menthone Reductase (Menthol Dehydrogenase) and Methods of Use
699 Suppression of Foliar and Soilborne Pathogens of Wheat by Glyphosate Application to Glyphosate Tolerant Wheat (Roundup Ready R)
706 A cDNA Clone for Taxadiene 5-alpha-Hydroxylase, and Methods of Use
711 In Planta Transformation of Wheat Using Agrobacterium Tumefaciens
741 Methods for Taxus Cell Culture Production and Analysis
748 Ricinus communis Diacylglycerol Acyltransferase 2 (Dow OEA)
762-U2RF AtPep1, A Peptide Signal for Plant Defense Against Pathogens
802-OIPA CA2+/Calmodulin is Critical for Brassinosteroid Biosynthesis and Plant Growth
811-OIPA Development of an ELISA Assay for the Detection of Iris Yellow Spot Virus, An Economically Important Disease of Onion Bulb and Seed Crops
831-OIPA Wheat Genotype(s) with Genetic Tolerance to the Soilborne Pathogens Rhizoctonia solani, Rhizoctonia oryzae, Pythium ultimum, and Pythium irregulare
834-U2RF An LRR Receptor Kinase is a Component of AtPep1 Amplification of Innate Immunity in Arabidopsis
833-U2RF Glyphosate-Tolerant Wheat Genotype
849-U2RF Residential Home Design Utilizing Straw Bale Construction
866-OIPA Genes Encoding Chavicol/Eugenol Synthase from the Creosote Bush (Larrea tridentata)
894-OIPA Molecular Marker to Detect 1-MCP Treatment of Climacteric Fruits
565-DIV Test for Identification of Dogs Sensitive to Ivermectin (MDR1 Variants and Methods for Their Use)
902-OIPA A Molecular Assay for Broad Spectrum Detection of the Member of the Genus Caulimovirus
927-OIPA Allelic Exchange Mutagenesis in M. paratuberculosis
938-OIPA Serological & Molecular Tests for Rapid and Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Serotypes of Barley yellow dwarf Virus in Wheat, Barley, Corn, & Oats
949-OIPA Treatment of Demodactic Mange in Dogs
957-OIPA Camelid monoclonal antibodies
958-OIPA Bovine Monoclonal antibodies
959-OIPA Bovine monoclonal antibodies
960-OIPA Bovine monoclonal antibodies
961-OIPA Bovine monoclonal antibodies
962-OIPA Rabbit monoclonal antibodies
966-OIPA A Plant Gene Encoding a Novel Enzyme of Lipid Metabolism and Methods of Use
979-OIPA Additional defense peptides and plant defense

Contact Tom Kelly for the following technologies.
Tech IDTITLE
722 Method for Developing Value-Added Snack-Type Products and Other Legume Foods Using Extrusion Processing
750 Acidification of Dairy Derived Anaerobically Digested Fiber for Use as Container Media Substrate
793-OIPA OK Medium: A Fluorogenic Selective and Differential Medium for Isolation of Enterobacter sakazakii

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