<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Latest technologies from University of Alaska Fairbanks</title><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com</link><description>Be the first to know about the latest inventions and technologies available from University of Alaska Fairbanks</description><language>en-US</language><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:04:45 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:33:27 GMT</lastBuildDate><docs>http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss</docs><webMaster>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</webMaster><copyright>Copyright 2026, University of Alaska Fairbanks</copyright><item><title>Caenorhabditis elegans Sieve</title><caseId>UA 414-17</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26261</link><description><![CDATA[A novel mechanical approach to sorting Caenorhabditis elegans and other nematode species for age-synchronized, large-scale assays.&nbsp;The Problem: The most common method of C. elegans transfer is to use a fine, sterilized &ldquo;pick&rdquo; made of hair or wire to move animals individually or in small groups. Many procedures, such as RNA extraction or fluorescent imaging, require a large sample of synchronized animals of reproductive age for accurate results. &nbsp;Competitive Advantage: This sieve system transfers a large number of animals safely for throughput safely and accurately.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:33:27 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26261</guid></item><item><title>Pollock Skin Based Pet Treat</title><caseId>UA 407-17</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26260</link><description><![CDATA[University of Alaska Fairbanks has developed a nutritious and delicious dog treat using the skins of wild Alaska Pollock (aka Walleye Pollock) fish.&nbsp;The Market: The U.S. dog treat market is worth more than $3 billion dollars. Dog treats are considered a recession resilient product. Using Pollock skins for dog treats not only represents a great business opportunity but also would help the environmental by reducing waste and would find a partner in the fishing industry by adding value to their catch.&nbsp;Competitive Advantage: Alaska has the largest pollock fishery in the U.S. and one of t...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:09:32 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26260</guid></item><item><title>Dynamic Mill Simulator</title><caseId>UA 395-16</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26259</link><description><![CDATA[The Market: The Mill Process Simulator is a unique simulator that will benefit not only the Mining Mill Operations Program, but all mill operator programs. &nbsp;The Need: Mills are more than just one core process, and employer built solutions are not available to those seeking to enter the occupation. Communication with industry employers has revealed that a mill process simulator that links some of the critical processes (across multiple vendors) in a single software will be an excellent training tool for a mill operator program, as operators can learn about the impacts of their control deci...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:03:04 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26259</guid></item><item><title>Pump Monitoring Aparatus (PuMA)</title><caseId>UA 390-16</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26258</link><description><![CDATA[The Pump Monitoring Apparatus (PuMA) monitors the fuel consumption of fuel-oil vented heaters (Toyostove and Monitor heaters).&nbsp;The Need: Currently there is no way to monitor daily fuel consumption, and there is a lack of consistent and accurate heating fuel data among consumers. As a result, it is often difficult to measure the impact of weatherization and energy efficiency programs.&nbsp;Consumers that are locked into high fuel prices can benefit from a better understanding of their heating patterns, and this may lead to cost-saving habits. The Market: This device may empower individual ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:26:58 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26258</guid></item><item><title>Using Alpha 4 Beta 2 Selective Positive Allosteric Modulators for the Treatment of OCD and OCD Spectrum Disorders</title><caseId>UA 367-15</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26257</link><description><![CDATA[The Market: Pharmaceutical companies&nbsp;Description:This invention addresses the problem of developing a drug therapy for the treatment of obsessivecompulsive (OCD) spectrum disorders. Current approaches to the treatment of OCD typicallyinvolve the use of antidepressants classically categorized as selective serotonin reuptakeinhibitors. These medications are broad acting, often not specifically approved for OCD andoften require several weeks to show efficacy. &nbsp;Competitive Advantage:This invention is novel in that it utilizes a newapproach to the treatment of OCD by targeting a novel rec...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:20:29 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26257</guid></item><item><title>Fry Analysis Software</title><caseId>UA 378-15</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26256</link><description><![CDATA[The Fry Analysis software identifies obscure spatial alignment trends in sets of point data.&nbsp;Dr. Milt Wiltse and his colleagues at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geographic Information of Alaska have developed software tools for mineral exploration efforts.&nbsp;  The software analyzes existing maps of known mineral occurrence locations and geologic features to find areas that are favorable for mineral exploration.&nbsp;The software is available under license, and the inventor is interested in cooperative research agreements to advance the development of the mineral exploration softw...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:07:12 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26256</guid></item><item><title>Geographic Spatial Assoc. of Faults Software</title><caseId>UA 288-14</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26255</link><description><![CDATA[The Distance Distribution software&nbsp; targets spatial associations between mineral occurrences and geologic features.&nbsp; This makes the software useful for suggesting favorable and inclusive domains for future exploration.&nbsp;Dr. Milt Wiltse and his colleagues at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geographic Information of Alaska have developed software tools for mineral exploration efforts.&nbsp;  The software analyzes existing maps of known mineral occurrence locations and geologic features to find areas that are favorable for mineral exploration.&nbsp;The software is available unde...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:04:36 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26255</guid></item><item><title>Fractal Software for Mineral Exploration</title><caseId>UA 180-12</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26254</link><description><![CDATA[The fractal analysis software makes it feasible to map the variable dimensions of complexity in linear geologic features.&nbsp; &nbsp;Dr. Milt Wiltse and his colleagues at the University of Alaska Fairbanks' Geographic Information of Alaska have developed software tools for mineral exploration efforts.&nbsp;  The software analyzes existing maps of known mineral occurrence locations and geologic features to find areas that are favorable for mineral exploration. The software is available under license, and the inventor is interested in cooperative research agreements to advance the development o...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:01:28 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/26254</guid></item><item><title>LIDAR- Light Imaging Detection and Ranging for Property Assessment</title><caseId>UA 179-12</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23716</link><description><![CDATA[This invention is an automated method and mapping software that measures and validates property tax measurements using very detailed elevation data in the form of a digital surface model (DSM). The DSM data is then classified to distinguish the vegetation from structures. The classified elevation data can be compared to existing dimensions of the structures in the tax rolls in CAMA. This process has traditionally been performed manually on a record-by-record basis. The automated comparison process generates a score indicating the &ldquo;agreement&rdquo; between the elevation data and the struc...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 13:59:01 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/23716</guid></item><item><title>Monolithic Reactor</title><caseId>UA 277-14</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22709</link><description>The monolithic reactor reengineers thermochemical reaction containment. The design represents new flow-through chemistry possibilities that capitalize on nascent, additive manufacturing capabilities for production of a single-piece multifunction, integrated device within an otherwise-impossible-to-produce, ultra-compact footprint. The unique design reengineers tubular reaction containment into a fast, safe, scalable, and highly heat efficient option that can open a whole new approach to many forms of flow-through thermochemical processes. Additive manufacturing is very fast, effectively equati...</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:39:27 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22709</guid></item><item><title>MyoCanine</title><caseId>UA 401-16</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22656</link><description>Aging is generally associated with a progressive gain in fat mass and loss of muscle mass. Although weight loss by caloric restriction might be anticipated to be of benefit, traditional caloric restriction-induced weight loss typically promotes an acceleration of muscle atrophy, and further reductions in physical function despite weight loss. Consequently, geriatricians often do not recommend weight loss. Myo-Canine is a food product that maintains skeletal muscle while reducing fat in obese animals. </description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:34:45 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22656</guid></item><item><title>Method and Apparatus for Removing Pin Bones</title><caseId>UA 042-96, 96A, 05</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22655</link><description><![CDATA[The University of Alaska has developed an apparatus and method for removing pin bones from fish fillets. The seafood industry is striving to develop new food products from fish, with particular emphasis on increased convenience and the ready-to-eat market. To meet market demand, economically produced boneless fillets must be readily available. Quality boneless fillets command higher market prices and are more attractive to consumers.&nbsp;The pin bone removal mechanism can be adapted for volume, in-plant processing or for use by small operators. The compact, table-top machine efficiently proce...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:55:28 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22655</guid></item><item><title>Facilities Man</title><caseId>UA 203-13</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22653</link><description><![CDATA[Facilities Manager Software also known as Facilities Man is made up of numerous modules that helps campus facility services save labor hours and dollar amounts spent on engineering management reducing ongoing maintenance costs. Below are abstracts of the many web-based software programs available.&nbsp;LightMan is web-based software that helps campus facility services to inventory all types of interior and exterior lightning and also helps to save labor hours and dollar amounts spent on engineering management reducing ongoing maintenance costs. LightMan tracks when lamps are installed, determi...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:41:18 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22653</guid></item><item><title>Novel Synthesis of Sphingosine Analogues as Potential Drug Candidates</title><caseId>UA 175-12</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22652</link><description>UAF researchers have developed an invention relating to the synthesis of stereochemical framework that is fundemental to the structure of sphingosines. The method is unique and is applicable in the production of a wide variety of sphingosine analogues, molecules that have potential in the treatment of cancer. Sphingosines can inhibit the rapid increase of cancer cells and it can further transform to SP1 (sphingosine-1-phosphate), which promotes cancer development. This invention relates to the ability to stereoselectively synthesize sphingosine analogues that can potentially perturb the sphing...</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:11:27 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22652</guid></item><item><title>SHEM</title><caseId>UA 388-16</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22227</link><description><![CDATA[During flood hazard events, high water and debris in streams often damage streamgages, which then stop transmitting near-real time data.&nbsp; The loss of this data handicaps decision-making at critical points of a flood event.&nbsp; SHEM builds estimated datasets on the present and historical streamflow data alone through a machine learning process.&nbsp; In an event, when one streamgage stops sending data, SHEM utilizes the historical data that it has already gathered and learned from, to re-build the streamflow dataset on the damaged or non-performing gage. Using this method, lost data can ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 10:38:31 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/22227</guid></item><item><title>Cryotube Vial Design</title><caseId>UA 279-14</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21414</link><description><![CDATA[Cryogenic vials are designed for long-term storage of biological material at ultra-low temperatures andare used by museums, research labs, and other facilities to archive samples in perpetuity. Currently, cryovials are offeredin a limited range of volumes and dimensions. As more samples are cryogenically preserved, more space is needed toaccommodate these fixed-volume cryovials.&nbsp;To address this problem, UAF researchers have designed an interlocking small-volume cryovial that doubles the amount ofstorage space for genomic samples archived at the UA Museum of the North.At the same diameter ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:14:30 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21414</guid></item><item><title>Solid State Infrasound Sensor</title><caseId>UA 163-11</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21411</link><description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have developed a more powerful infrasound sensor that is reduced in size to the size of a hockey puck.The new design removes the impact on infrasound measurement caused by changes in altitude. Therefore, the invention can be mounted on platforms that move, such as buoys, unmanned vehicles or high-rise buildings.This sensor is the subject of a pending US non-provsional patent application entitled Noise Reduction in Infrasound Detection &ldquo;US Patent Application Number 14,057,704&rdquo;.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:09:24 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21411</guid></item><item><title>Pathogen Detection Method</title><caseId>UA 272-14</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21410</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Chen developed a technology that can be used to greatly enrich pathogenic sequences in human clinical samples. This method does not require prior knowledge of the pathogen or assumption of the infection, and therefore, provides a fast and sequence-independent approach to identify human pathogens. &nbsp;In combination with Illumina next generation sequencing (NGS) system, this technology can significantly reduce the cost per clinical sample and can be widely used in clinical laboratories for the detection of human viral pathogens such as HIV, HCV, influenza virus, etc. This pathogen detecti...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 12:05:20 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21410</guid></item><item><title>Rapid Response Volcanic Ash Detector for Aircraft</title><caseId>UA 158-11</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21401</link><description>This invention is an integrated system for warning an aircraft, either fixed wing or rotor, of potentially hazardous concentrations of volcanic ash, or other large ambient aerosols, in its surrounding environment. This system is designed to function on-board the aircraft and warn the crew of increasing concentrations of volcanic ash so they can exit the encountered volcanic ash plume prior to the aircraft encountering the high concentrations of ash in the heart of the plume.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:34:46 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21401</guid></item><item><title>Signal Correction for Environmental Distortion ("Over the Horizon")</title><caseId>UA 268-14</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21400</link><description><![CDATA[Software that corrects environmental wavefront distortion such as time-varying phase and amplitude fluctuations across radar apertures using adaptive correction factors. Algorithm applied on a per range gate basis to compensate for propagation path dependent environmental distortion such as scintillation observed by phased array radar.&nbsp; Algorithm has achieved a reduction in observed S4 index and phase standard deviation on the order of [2,5] while providing an order of magnitude increase in angular resolution and modest increases in array gain. Security and military operations and GPS app...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:32:45 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21400</guid></item><item><title>Hunt for Brain Regions Involved in Season Dependent A1AR Agonist-Induced Torpor</title><caseId>UA 164-11</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21398</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Kelly Drew&rsquo;s laboratory at the University of Alaska Fairbanks has developed a novel pharmacological adjunct for inducing therapeutic hypothermia that circumvents the problematic side effectof shivering to help medical professionals mitigate neurological damage in conscious patients following cerebral ischemia. The novel method calls for the activation of adenosine A1 receptors (A1ARs) in the central nervous system combined with peripheral blocking of A1ARs. This approach allows decreases body temperature to a desired target temperature, e.g., 32-34˚C without shivering or other cardio...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:27:14 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21398</guid></item><item><title>Fat Metabolism Monitoring Device and App</title><caseId>UA 336-15</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21396</link><description>Our device will allow a user to monitor the metabolic fuels used, and identify the point of exercise when theswitch to fat metabolism has occurred. This will be motivating and reassuring to the user, but also the device couldprovide digital coaching to instruct the user to modify the intensity of their exercise to efficiently induce fat metabolism.The device can learn from past performance what will specifically optimize fat metabolism for a given individual. Thedevice can allow the user to get optimal outcomes from different types of exercise so that they can confidently mixexercise routines ...</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:39:52 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21396</guid></item><item><title>Volcanic Ash Analysis and Detection Technology (VAL/CAL)</title><caseId>UA 155-11</caseId><link>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21395</link><description>Methods and systems of rapidly validating accuracy in particle cloud forecast transport and dispersion models. An example method can comprise accessing a forecast model of a volcanic ash cloud. An example method can comprise accessing a forecast model of a volcanic ash cloud. An example method can comprise generating first data based at least on the forecast model. The first date can have at least one few spatial dimension than second data associated with the forecast model. An example method can comprise determining accuracy of the forecast model based at least on measurements of at least a p...</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:15:28 GMT</pubDate><author>uaf-oipc@alaska.edu</author><guid>http://uaf.technologypublisher.com/technology/21395</guid></item></channel></rss>