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Fluidic control system for repeat analysis of individual particles
Reference #: 1709
The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for Fluidic Control System for Repeat Analysis of Individual Particles
Background:
Cytometry is the study of cellular/particle characteristics in a controlled environment by subjecting them to multiple tests/treatments in order to classify and distinguish them....
Published: 7/10/2026
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Updated: 7/29/2024
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Inventor(s): Michael Myrick, Zechariah Kitzhaber
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Chemistry and Biochemistry, Research Tools
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In-Situ Beta-particle detector for High Resolution 234Th Export Measurements
Reference #: 01654
The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for In-Situ Beta-particle Detector for High Resolution 234Th Export Measurements.
Background:
Thorium-234 (234Th) levels serve as a crucial indicator of carbon sequestration from the ocean surface. Measuring 234Th activity in ocean-settling particles can be used...
Published: 7/10/2026
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Updated: 5/17/2024
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Inventor(s): Tim Shaw, Michael Myrick
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Category(s): Research Tools, Environmental and Sustainability
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Spectroscopy Combining Base Stations and UAVs
Reference #: 01581
The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for Spectroscopy Combining Base Stations and UAVs
Background:
Existing products to monitor atmospheric constituents consist of stationary passive samplers, FTIR scanners, and UAV-based passive samplers. All these products do not have the ability to accurately...
Published: 7/21/2026
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Updated: 8/8/2022
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Inventor(s): Michael Myrick, Nikolaos Vitzilaios, Michael Hodgson, Bruce Davis
Keywords(s): drone, laser, modeling, monitoring, plume, QCL, remote sensing, spectroscopy, sUAV, telescope, UAV
Category(s): Engineering and Physical Sciences
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A Reproducible Sample Preparation Method for Quantitative Stain Detection
Reference #: 01146The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for a method that allows liquid stains to be created on fabric in a reproducible and constant manner that greatly reduces unwanted variability between samples of different dilution or fabric type.Invention Description: The subject invention is a stain-barrier that...
Published: 7/10/2026
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Updated: 6/26/2016
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Inventor(s): Michael Myrick, Brianna Cassidy, Zenyu Lu, Katherine Witherspoon, Alena Bensussan, Jennifer Martin, Stephanie Dejong, Stephen Morgan, Wayne O'brien, Mackenzie Meece-Rayle
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Reproducible Sample Preparation Using 3D Printing
Reference #: 01152 The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities a method of 3D printing polymer boundaries that allows fast preparation of reproducible sampling areas on the fabric substrate sample materials while minimizing variability. Invention Description: The subject invention is a reproducible sample preparation method...
Published: 3/18/2026
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Updated: 6/26/2016
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Inventor(s): Zhenyu Lu, Brianna Cassidy, Katherine Witherspoon, Stephanie Dejong, Raymond Belliveau Iii, Michael Myrick, Stephen Morgan
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Category(s): Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Thermographic Imaging of Chemical Contrast via Differential Heating
Reference #: 01006
The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for a method of detecting the presence of small amounts of a substance on a surface without using harsh chemicals or other damaging/hazardous techniques.
Invention Description:
Latent Heat Thermography is a technique that exploits differences in hydrophobic/ hydrophilic...
Published: 7/10/2026
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Updated: 8/6/2013
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Inventor(s): Michael Myrick, Wayne O'brien
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Chemistry and Biochemistry, Engineering and Physical Sciences
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Detecting Heat Capacity Changes Due to Surface Inconsistencies using High Absorbance Spectral Regions in the mid-IR
Reference #: 00827The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for this novel method of visualizing surface inconsistencies.Potential Applications:Visualization of:• Seams between boards• Repairs to drywall• Variations in concrete• Repairs to vehicles• Cracks in foundationAdvantages and Benefits:This method provides a non-destructive,...
Published: 7/10/2026
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Updated: 7/5/2012
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Inventor(s): Michael Myrick, Megan Baranowski, Heather Brooke, Stephen Morgan, Jessica Mccutcheon
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Chemistry and Biochemistry, Research Tools
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Detecting Surface Stains Using High Absorbance Spectral Regions in the mid-IR
Reference #: 00826The University of South Carolina is offering licensing opportunities for this technology.Invention Description:The subject invention provides a non-destructive, hands-off technique for the detection of surface coatings in trace concentrations, coatings that are often times invisible to the naked eye. These types of surface stains...
Published: 7/10/2026
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Updated: 7/5/2012
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Inventor(s): Michael Myrick, Megan Baranowski, Heather Brooke, Stephen Morgan, Jessica Mccutcheon
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Multi-mode Imaging in the Thermal Infrared for Chemical Contrast Enhancement
Reference #: 00811
Invention Description:
This technique relies on a thermal imaging system adapted with a modulated light source. Chemical contrast in the image is enhanced by using AC responses as well as lock-in amplifier techniques to acquire both reflection and emission data about the sample.
Potential Applications:
One skilled in the...
Published: 7/10/2026
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Updated: 7/5/2012
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Inventor(s): Michael Myrick, Heather Brooke, Stephen Morgan, Megan Baranowski, Jessica Mccutcheon
Keywords(s):
Category(s): Chemistry and Biochemistry
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