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Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) (UCLA Case Nos. 2023-170 and 2023-171)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have designed a modular robotic system termed the Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) for the manipulation of a typical last-mile delivery. TITLE: Latching Intelligent Modular Mobility System (LIMMS) for Logistics and Last-Mile Delivery Background: The...

Published: 7/24/2023 | Inventor(s): Dennis Hong, Taoyuanmin Zhu, Gabriel Fernandez

Keywords(s): 6 degrees of freedom (DoF), Amazon, appendage-like robot, automated delivery, delivery optimization, delivery system, general purpose delivery, last-mile delivery, latching mechanism, modular robotic system, rotational latching mechanism, self-aligning rotational mechanism

Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Robotics, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Mechanical > Manufacturing

Self-Propelled Ink Deposition Robot (SPIDR) That Climbs on the Structures That It 3D-Prints (UCLA Case No. 2019-957)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have created a fleet of robots capable of performing autonomous 3D printing with exceptional speed, resolution, and precision. Background: The 3D printing robot industry has witnessed exciting developments...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Jonathan Hopkins, Robert Candler, Hossein Kavehpour

Keywords(s): 3D biofabrication, 3D Printing, 6 degrees of freedom, bent-blade flexures, decoupled actuators, folded leaf-spring flexures, hexapod, hexblade, high speed, high-vibration environments, large range, six-axis positioner, space compatible inks, Stewart platform, vibration compensation

Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Mechanical > Manufacturing, Mechanical > Robotics, Materials, Materials > Construction Materials, Materials > Composite Materials

2020-810 Mechanical Ventilator With a Fixed Number of Orifice Plates to Generate Constant Flow Paths

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering & Bioengineering have developed a constant flow path mechanical ventilator used for the treatment of advanced respiratory diseases, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Background: Respiratory failure leading to the need for respiratory support...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Glen Meyerowitz

Keywords(s): Angiogenesis Acute Lung Injury, Cellular Respiration, Cerebrospinal Fluid, Cerebrospinal Fluid Tetramer Retinol Binding Protein, Cerebrospinal Fluid Ventricular System Bleeding, Deoxygenation, Diagnostic Markers & Platforms, Diagnostic Platform Technologies (E.G. Microfluidics), Diagnostic Test, Digital Microfluidics, Ferrofluid, Flow Device, Fluid Dynamics, Fluidics, Half-Reaction Electrolysis Of Water Oxygen Evolution, Intensive-Care Unit Vital Signs, Lung, Lung Pulmonology, Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Systems, Medical Device, Medical Device Poly(Methyl Methacrylate), Medical Devices and Materials, Microfluidics, Microfluidics And Mem's, Microfluidics Dielectrophoresis, Microfluidics Multi-Band Device, Microfluidics Nanosphere, Mouse Respiratory System, Oxygen, Oxygen Saturation, Reactive Oxygen Species, Respiratory & Pulmonary, Synovial Fluid

Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Therapeutics > Infectious Diseases > COVID

2021-135 RAPID LOCKING AND UNLOCKING MECHANICAL ARMATURE

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery have developed a novel articulating armature that can easily and precisely position surgical instruments with a quick-release locking mechanism that facilitates surgical processes. BACKGROUND: During surgical procedures, surgeons and hospital staff often juggle with a large numbers...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Nelson Soohoo

Keywords(s): Hospital Systems And Devices, Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Device, Medical Devices and Materials, Surgery, Surgical Instrument, Surgical Tools

Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools

2020-878 Compliant Self-Anchoring Screw

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a passively anchoring screw that won’t loosen once it is twisted in place, but can be unscrewed using a screw driver.BACKGROUNDWhile threaded fastener designs allow for easy on/off or replacement, there is always the risk that a screw may come loose...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Jonathan Hopkins, BAD_EMAIL Hando Kim

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Category(s): Mechanical, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Materials > Construction Materials, Therapeutics > Dental

2020-491 Modular Platforms with Multi-Rotor Copters Mounted on Hinges or Gimbals to Form Mechanically Constrained Flight Formations

SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a modular and reconfigurable mechanical platform that connects any number of multi-rotor copters into one flying unit. BACKGROUND: Multi-rotor copters are used in a wide range of applications including mapping, monitoring, delivery and emergency response....

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Tsu-Chin Tsao

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Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Mechanical > Robotics

2017-798 Virtual Reality Training Tasks Used For Stroke Rehabilitation

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a set of virtual reality training tasks that can be used for rehabilitation for post-stroke patients.BACKGROUNDStroke is a leading cause of death and disability around the world, and the majority of survivors experience chronic motor deficits. Considerable...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Yang Shen, Jacob Rosen

Keywords(s): Mechanical Systems, Musculoskeletal Disease, Robotics, Software & Algorithms, Therapeutics & Vaccines

Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Software & Algorithms, Therapeutics, Therapeutics > Musculoskeletal Disease

2020-388 Spectrally Selective Thermal Radiators for Cooling of Vertical or Horizontal Surfaces with Limited View of the Sky

SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a passive radiative cooling design for building surfaces that have a limited view of the sky by using spectrally selective thermal radiating materials.BACKGROUNDPassive radiative cooling (PRC), a process where objects on Earth radiate heat into outer space,...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Jyotirmoy Mandal, Pattabhi "Aaswath" Raman

Keywords(s): Chemical Manufacturing & Industrial/Bulk Chemicals, Heat Transfer, Materials, Mechanical Systems

Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Chemical > Industrial & Bulk Chemicals, Energy & Environment > Thermal

Flexible Microfluidic Sensors for Curved Surfaces

UCLA Case No. 2015-070SUMMARY:UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed flexible tactile sensors for curved surfaces that are robust against fatigue and suitable for robotic applications.BACKGROUND: Robotic applications, such as artificial fingertips, often require the use of sensors that are uniformly...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Veronica Santos, Jonathan Posner, Ruben Ponce Wong

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Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Materials > Fabrication Technologies

2019-545 REACTING MOLECULES AND COLLOIDS ELECTROPHORETICALLY

Reacting Molecules and Colloids ElectrophoreticallyUC Case No. 2019-545 SUMMARY:Researchers in UCLA's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have harnessed gel electrophoresis in order to direct and program controlled collisional reactions between pulse-like bands of molecules and/or colloidal reagent species. BACKGROUND:Gel electrophoresis is a...

Published: 7/19/2023 | Inventor(s): Thomas Mason, Dimitri Bikos

Keywords(s): Life Science Research Tools, Mechanical Systems, Microfluidics And Mem's, Research Methods, Targets And Assays

Category(s): Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Diagnostic Markers > Targets And Assays, Life Science Research Tools > Microfluidics And Mems, Platforms > Diagnostic Platform Technologies

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