Jul 2008

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate’s Sensor, Detectors, and Instrument Technology Needs

The Science Mission Directorate (SMD) engages the Nation’s science community, sponsors scientific research, and develops and deploys satellites and probes in collaboration with NASA’s partners around the world to answer fundamental questions requiring the view from and into space. The National Research Council is an advisor to SMD and conducts decadal surveys to define science priorities in its discipline areas ...
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Measurement of Oxygen with Sub-PPM

A company is searching for an innovative technology for the measurement of oxygen with sub-ppm resolution. They are seeking a continuous method of measurement or those with cycle times measured in seconds, the ability to measure within a flammable gas such as hydrogen, and a non-consumable device with a long ...
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Method for Manufacturing Controlled Open-Cell Silicone Foam

A company is looking for a method to manufacture controlled, ultra-lightweight, open-cell silicone foam. The foam cells must have very similar size, and the foam must be very elastic with a water absorption coefficient of 300-400%. The company is looking for companies able to design or to license the process ...
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NASA Technology Prize Competitions – Summer 2008

NASA has a program of technology prizes currently consisting of seven competitions held throughout the year. The program, which began in 2005, is known as Centennial Challenges in recognition of the centennial of powered flight. In keeping with the spirit of the Wright Brothers and other American innovators, the Centennial Challenge ...
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Jun 2008
Self-Contained Therapeutic Thermal Wrap
Substance with High Affinity for Large Antigen Molecules
May 2008
Intelligent Multi-Sensor Control Systems to Manage Lighting
Testing and Analysis for Measuring Food Qualities
Apr 2008
Home Exterior Building/Construction Products
Methods to Detect Minute Quantities of Acrylamide in Foods
Mar 2008
Topical Delivery for Analgesic Medications
Heating Different Zones of Food in a Microwave Oven
Feb 2008
Looking to Acquire Audio-Video Technology Patents and Portfolios
Searching for Patents Related to Online Wagering & Video Games
In-Process Detection of Defects During Welding
New Analgesic Actives
Jan 2008
Pharmaceutical Processing Technologies
Microwavable Packaging That Produces Authentic Grilled Foods
Dec 2007
Low-Energy-Curing Technology
Inhibit or Deactivate Plant Enzymes
Nov 2007
Sustainable Processes for Green Polymer Production
Reflective Aerosol
Oct 2007
Rapid DC Magnetron Sputtering
Low VOC Binder/Resin System
Sep 2007
Solar-Based Hydrogen Generation Technology
Making Metal Packaging Lighter
Aug 2007
High-Birefringence Optical Material
Freshness Indicator for Consumer Packaging
Jul 2007
Orthobiologics to Treat Spine-Related Diseases
Maintain Food Crispiness from Freezer Storage to Microwave Preparation
Jun 2007
Delivery System for Controlled Release of Actives
Remote Cloud-Height and Visibility Sensing
May 2007
Thin-Film Solar Cell Technologies
Natural Preservatives for Beverages
Apr 2007
Environmentally Friendly Solvents
Quantifying Breast-Feeding Volume
Mar 2007
Connection of Two Rubber-Impregnated Cloth Surfaces
Technologies to Enhance Moisture, Vapor Transmission
Feb 2007
New Coating Chemistries with Excellent Outdoor Durability
Flame-Resistant Fastening Between Two Fabrics
Jan 2007
Eliminate Color Fading in Washable Cotton Garments
Frizzy Hair Control

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