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Pressure Activated Flexible Orifice Spray Nozzles

 

A spray nozzle assembly includes a pressure dependent variable spray orifice and an internal chamber which is at least partially bound by a flexibly deformable...

AOXADUR Antioxidant Treatment for Increasing Service Life of Asphalt Mixtures

Background

Chemical binders used in asphalt paved surfaces are subject to age hardening, resulting in...

RF Wireless Power Transfer to Chip-Scale Apparatuses

 

 

An inductive wireless power system is particularly appealing for secured short-range operation, considering its non-contacting and non-radiative nature....

System for Cleaning Fresh and Fresh-Cut Produce

This invention is an "in-flight" fresh-cut produce cleaning system that removes undesired substances from the produce's...

High Dynamic Range Polarization Camera

Dr. Gruev from the University of IL has developed a bio-inspired polarization camera.  The camera enables high-resolution imaging in less ideal lighting with high...

Optimal Toolpath Generation System and Method for Additively Manufactured Composite Materials

Prof. Daniel Tortorelli and Mr. Felipe Fernandez Ayala from the University of Illinois have developed a system and method for optimal toolpath generation for additively...

Micro Pinch Valve for Soft Robotics

Dr. Zhang has developed a flow regulator that is light and small enough to be built into every actuator. The micro pinch value specifically controls the cross-section area...

360 Degree Attitude Control of Satellites

360 degree attitude control of satellites is an aerospace technology that allows satellites and spacecraft to achieve arbitrarily large (360°+) rotations in a low- and no-...

Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concretes

This geopolymer was developed through a collaboration between Professor Waltraud Kriven at the University of Illinois and the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory...

Precast Prestressing Plate (PPP) for Local Repairs of Civil Structures

Dr. Andrawes at the University of Illinois has developed a unique method for localized concrete repair and strengthening.  A precast plate of concrete or mortar, which...

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