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Glass Micro-Devices with Optical Waveguides and Micromechanical Features
RPI ID: 2005-037-201Innovation Summary:This invention presents a monolithic translation stage fabricated from a single glass substrate. It seamlessly integrates a moving platform, support frame, and optical transducer into one continuous structure. By eliminating mechanical joints, the design enhances precision and significantly reduces wear and maintenance....
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/7/2025
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Inventor(s): Philippe Bado, Yves Bellouard, Mark Dugan, Ali Said
Keywords(s): LED, Lighting & Illumination Technology
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Double Layer Hydronic Heating and Cooling System for Buildings
RPI ID: 2021-074-201Innovation Summary:This invention presents a hydronic system embedded within a building partition that enables both heating and cooling through fluid circulation. The system includes conduits on either side of a partition, each covered by finishing materials, and is controlled by valves and pumps that regulate fluid flow in different...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc, Youngjin Hwang, Alexandros Tsamis
Keywords(s): Climate Adaptive Building System, Cyber Physical Heating and Cooling, Hydronic, Micro-Capillary
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Thermally Stable Hydrocarbon-based Anion Exchange Membrane and Ionomers
RPI ID: 2020-073-602 / 2020-073-601 / 2020-073-201Innovation Summary:This suite of innovations introduces a class of hydrocarbon-based anion exchange membranes (AEMs) and ionomers that exhibit exceptional thermal and chemical stability. These materials are engineered with tailored polymer backbones and functional groups that maintain high ionic conductivity...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Chulsung Bae, Carrie Trant, SANGWOO LEE
Keywords(s): Anion Exchange Membranes, electrolyzers, Fuel Cell, Ionomers
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Plant fluorometer
RPI ID: 2019-038-201 / 2019-038-601Innovation Summary:Developed by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, this dual-invention platform introduces advanced plant fluorometer systems for real-time, remote monitoring of plant growth and stress. The first system integrates an excitation LED module, detection optics, and a controller to assess...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): TESSA POCOCK, Andrew Turk, Matthew Urschel
Keywords(s): Chlorophyll fluorescence, remote sensing
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Alkaline anion exchange membranes derived from diphenylethylene and co-monomer feedstock.
RPI ID: 2019-015-401 / 2019-015-601 / 2019-015-602Innovation Summary:This suite of inventions introduces a new class of alkaline anion exchange membranes (AEMs) based on diphenylethylene and alkadiene copolymers. These membranes are engineered with tailored ionic spacing and a chemically robust backbone that avoids degradation-prone sites common in...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): SANGWOO LEE, Chulsung Bae, Musashi Briem, Sungmin Park
Keywords(s): Alkaline anion exchange membranes, electrolyzers, Fuel Cell, ion transports
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Orbital Debris Capture and Deorbit System for Nanosatellites
RPI ID: 2018-018-201Innovation Summary:This invention provides a system for capturing and deorbiting space debris using a robotic satellite equipped with a debris collection mechanism. The system autonomously identifies, targets, and secures debris objects in orbit, then guides them into a controlled deorbit trajectory. It integrates object recognition,...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jackson Lyons, Kurt Anderson
Keywords(s): CubeSat, Nanosatellite, Orbital Debris, Space Junk
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Solar power harvesting building envelope
RPI ID: 2016-053-401 / 2016-053-601Innovation Summary:This technology integrates photovoltaic energy harvesting directly into building envelopes using modular, shingle-like solar units. Each unit includes a solar energy-absorbing surface and reflective internal geometry to enhance light capture and conversion efficiency. The design allows these units...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc, Deborah Kaminski, Michael Hughes
Keywords(s): Energy, Mechanical Engineering, Solar harvesting siding
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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A technique to integrate displacement limiters having nanoscale resolution in microelectromechanical (MEMS) systems
RPI ID: 2015-047-401Innovation Summary:This invention provides a method for controlling shuttle mass motion in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) devices using nanoscale sidewall stoppers. The process includes patterning a silicon substrate to form suspended structures such as a shuttle mass and anchor frame, followed by selective deposition using...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc, Mona Hella, John Oxaal
Keywords(s): Barium titanate, displacement limiting feature or part, MEMS, NEMS, Safety
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Method of directed self-assembly using diamagnetic levitation
RPI ID: 2015-021-403Innovation Summary:This invention introduces a novel system for directed self-assembly of microscopic electronic components using diamagnetic levitation. Unlike traditional 'pick-and-place' robotics used in electronic assembly, this approach allows components to position themselves using magnetic repulsion. A magnetic stage...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Jian-Qiang "James" Lu, Anton Tkachenko
Keywords(s): 2D arrays, Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Diamagnetic Levitation, Electrical Engineering, Electronic components, Electronics, Industrial Engineering, Integrated Chips, LED, LED dies, Lighting / Illumination, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, Optoelectronic Functionalities, Photonics, Self Assembly, Semiconductors, sparse arrays
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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Coordinated Environment Comfort Control of Multi-zone, multi-occupant spaces through Adaptive Learning, Occupant Feedback and Energy Usage Tracking
RPI ID: 2015-009-401Innovation Summary:This invention introduces an intelligent energy management system for buildings with multiple zones and occupants. It includes distributed environmental sensors and an adaptive learning model that correlates historical HVAC behavior with comfort preferences. The system receives real-time feedback from occupants...
Published: 7/21/2025
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Updated: 7/3/2025
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Inventor(s): Santosh Gupta, Koushik Kar, Sandipan Mishra, John Wen
Keywords(s): Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Engineering, cells, Cultures, Disease Modeling, Electrospun Fibers, In Vitro Culture, Material Sciences\Engineering, Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology, Nerve Regeneration, Polymer Chemistry, Polymer Nanocomposites
Category(s): Energy, Environment and Smart Systems
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