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Multi-Particle System for Capture and Detection of Cellular and Molecular Analytes (Case No. 2025-267)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Bioengineering have developed a novel multi-particle system that selectively confines cells and molecular reactions within cavities formed by interacting particles. Background: Screening and selecting cells with specific, beneficial traits has become a vital process in using cell-derived products...

Published: 7/29/2025 | Inventor(s): Dino Di Carlo, Alyssa Arnheim, Michael Mellody, Yuta Nakagawa, Lily Shang

Keywords(s): Assay, B Cell, barcode, Bioassay, biological assays, Biomarker, biomarkers, Biomaterial, capping particles, CAR-T cell platform, CAR-T cell therapy, cavities, cavity-containing particles, Cell and tissue culture, cell encapsulation, cell engineering, cell imaging, cell mapping, cell sorting, cell type identification, cell-based therapy, centrifugation, confinement, Diagnostic Platform Technologies (E.G. Microfluidics), Digital Microfluidics, Drug, Drug Delivery, Drug Discovery, drug screening, high throughput, high throughput assays, high throughput testing, high-throughput analysis, High-Throughput Screening, Immunoassay, Immunoassay Sense (Molecular Biology), Microfluidics, Microfluidics And Mem's, Microfluidics Nanosphere, microparticles, moieties, Nanoparticle, single cell analysis, single cell analysis and testing, Single cell data, single-cell resolution, single-cell trapping

Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Cell Counting And Imaging, Life Science Research Tools > Lab Equipment, Life Science Research Tools > Microscopy And Imaging, Life Science Research Tools > Microfluidics And Mems, Medical Devices, Platforms

Control of Periprosthetic Joint Infections (Case No. 2021-334)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery have developed a non-invasive method to disrupt biofilms on orthopaedic implants and decrease the overall rate of infections. Background: Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains a serious complication in hip and knee arthroplasty, with skyrocketing revision rates across all orthopaedic...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Fabrizio Billi, Beth Lazazzera

Keywords(s): Biofilm, Cell Growth, electromagnetic, Infection, Nanoparticle, Orthopaedics, Orthopedics and Prosthetics (O & P), Osteo, Prosthetics

Category(s): Medical Devices > Prosthetics, Chemical > Coatings, Adhesives & Inks, Diagnostic Markers > Immunology, Materials > Membranes, Medical Devices > Coatings, Therapeutics > Orthopaedics

Dynamic Extension of the Eyebox for Maxwellian View AR Waveguides (Case No. 2024-163)

Summary: Researchers in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering have developed a new metasurface material that improves the size and resolution of augmented reality overlays. Background: Augmented reality (AR) waveguide displays have revolutionized the way users can interact with virtual content overlaid in the real world. High...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Chee Wei Wong, Hyunpil Boo

Keywords(s): artificial electromagnetic materials, artificial-intelligent materials, Augmented Reality, augmented reality (AR), bacterial nanocellulose, Carbon Nanotube, Composite Materials, Construction Materials, Extended reality, Functional Materials, intercalated materials, liquid crystal nanofibers, Materials, Medical Devices and Materials, meta materials, metal nanocomposites, metasurfaces, microarchitectured materials, Microfluidics Nanosphere, Mixed Reality, nanobody, nanocomposite scintillators, Nanocomposites, Nanocrystal, nanocrystalline metals, nanodispersion, Nanoelectronics, Nanoemulsion droplet, Nanofiber, nanograined metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle, Nanoparticles, nanophotonic, nanophotonic structures, nanophotonics, Nanosensor, Nanostructure, nanostructured materials, Nanotechnology, Optoelectronic materials, photonic materials, Raw materials supplier, Toxicity Of Nanomaterials, Ultrahard materials/abrasives, Virtual Reality, Virtual Reality Braille Haptic Technology Joule Heating, Virtual Reality Occupational Therapy Exercise Machine, Water Purification, Nanofiltration, Ultrafiltration, zzsemiconducting materials

Category(s): Software & Algorithms, Software & Algorithms > Ar/Vr, Materials, Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Nanotechnology

Nanocomposite Scintillators (Case No. 2024-126)

Summary: UCLA researchers from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a novel nanocomposite material for high-efficiency radiation detection and monitoring. Background: Scintillators are materials that emit light when they absorb radiation, such as gamma rays or x-rays. The photons generated by the scintillators can...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Qibing Pei, Ziqing Han

Keywords(s): adhesive material, Algorithm Optical Coherence Tomography, anode material, artificial electromagnetic materials, artificial-intelligent materials, background radiation, Biomaterial, Biomaterial 3D Printing, bulk material, Composite Material, composite scintillators, Computed tomography, Computerized Tomography scan (CT), Diffraction Tomography, Drug Delivery Microporous Material, fast scintillators, gamma spectroscopy, High resolution computed tomography, high-Z organometallics, hole transporting material, Hyperelastic Material, intercalated materials, material characterization, Materials, meta materials, metal nanocomposites, microarchitectured materials, nanocomposite scintillators, Nanocomposites, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle, Nanoparticles, nanostructured materials, neutrino detection, Optical Tomography, Optoelectronic materials, photonic materials, positron emission tomography (PET), radiation detection, Raw materials supplier, scintillators, second harmonic generation, Smart Material, Solar Cell Metamaterial, Surgical Instrument Optical Coherence Tomography, suturable biomaterial, X-Ray Computed Tomography

Category(s): Chemical, Chemical > Chemical Sensors, Materials, Materials > Functional Materials

Novel Anti-mesothelin CAR for Use in Engineered Cell Therapies (UCLA Case No. 2023-281)

UCLA researchers in the Department of Microbiology Immunology and Molecular Genetics have developed a nanobody-based CAR T cell platform with increased stability and cross-immunogenicity between human and mouse antigens. BACKGROUND: Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy makes use of reengineered T cells to target and clear cancer cells....

Published: 7/31/2025 | Inventor(s): Yvonne Chen

Keywords(s): Cancer, CAR-T cell platform, CAR-T cell therapy, cell engineering, Immunotherapy, Mesothelin, nanobody, Nanoparticle

Category(s): Therapeutics > Oncology, Therapeutics > Immunology And Immunotherapy

Ultrafine Platinum Catalysts for Hydrogen Fuel Cells (Case No. 2023-026)

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed a novel method to synthesize platinum-based catalysts with ultralow base transition metal-oxide content. Background: Ultrafine platinum (Pt)-based catalysts present a promising avenue for achieving exceptional fuel cell activity while minimizing base transition...

Published: 7/17/2025 | Inventor(s): Yu Huang

Keywords(s): Catalysts, Fuel Cell, Metals, Nanoparticle, Nanoparticles, Nanotechnology, Platinum, transition metal catalysts

Category(s): Materials, Energy & Environment, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Fuel Cells, Chemical, Chemical > Catalysts, Chemical > Synthesis, Materials > Nanotechnology

2023-056 A Method to Make High Strength, High Ductility, and High Electrical Conductivity Metals

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering have developed ultra-strong metal nanocomposites with high ductility, thermal stability, and electrical conductivity. Background: In many different applications, including those in the aerospace, defense, electronics, energy, and transportation sectors, nanocrystalline...

Published: 2/14/2025 | Inventor(s): Yinmin Wang, Zan Li

Keywords(s): graphene, high-strength, metal nanocomposites, Metals, Nanocrystal, nanocrystalline metals, nanodispersion, nanograined metals, Nanomaterials, Nanoparticle, Nanoparticles, nanostructured materials, Nanotechnology, reduced graphene oxide, strength-ductility, strength-electrical conductivity, strength-thermal stability

Category(s): Materials, Materials > Composite Materials, Materials > Functional Materials, Materials > Metals, Materials > Fabrication Technologies

2022-216 Electrode for Rechargeable Batteries that Resists Dendrite Growth

Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Material Science and Engineering have developed electrodes for rechargeable batteries which resist dendrite growth. Background: Rechargeable batteries have attracted attention due to their wide array of applications and environmental benefits. Rechargeable metal-ion batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries,...

Published: 3/19/2025 | Inventor(s): Yang Yang, Xiaochun Li

Keywords(s): Alloy, Dendrite, Electrode, Lithium Battery, Lithium-Ion Battery, Nanoelectronics, Nanoparticle, Rechargeable Battery, Rechargeable Battery Thermal Conductivity

Category(s): Materials > Semiconducting Materials, Energy & Environment > Energy Efficiency, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage, Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Energy & Environment > Energy Storage > Batteries