Multi-Source Integrated Cooling Heating and Power System
Company: Energy Quest Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: The proposed project would design a 10-ton multi-energy source, integrated cooling, heating, and power system, including the solar collectors, with the capacity to produce 8kWe of back-up electrical power. The system is a single integrated cooling, heating and power generation unit. It is… more
Integrated Portable Power and Cooling System
Company: Energy Quest Technologies Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The objective of this project is to build and deliver to the Army two prototype systems that will verify a reduction in fuel consumption by at least 30% and reduce weight by at least 30%, when compared to a currently fielded system. The design presented in this proposal is expected to reduce fuel… more
Production of a New Vaccine for Poultry to Prevent Salmonella
Company: SEA STAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: USDA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Despite concerted efforts on both the part of the food industry and Federal regulators, already in 2011 there have been Salmonella foodborne illnesses in 31 U.S. states. Salmonella is a leading cause of foodborne illness. It is responsible each year for an estimated 1 million illnesses, 19,336… more
Antimicrobial Combinations that Help Protect Against Salmonella spp.&L. monocytogenes in Organic&Natural Poultry Products
Company: SEA STAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: USDA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This is a critical crossroads for the poultry industry with a majority of consumers demanding minimal or chemical free foods and the ever present threat of foodborne illness from Salmonella and Listeria associated with raw and ready-to-eat (RTE) poultry products. As a potential solution, we have… more
Condition Based Maintenance: Planning and Implementation
Company: Aspire Solutions, Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: The objective of this proposal is to develop new techniques for addressing dynamic scheduling needs of a production environment in the MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) industry where unknown repair issues force continuous schedule modifications. The existing techniques involve… more
Improved Methodology for Engineering Repair Process
Company: Aspire Solutions, Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: The objective of this proposal is to develop 202 inspection techniques that standardize both the inspection process and any defect data captured as part of the inspection in support of engineering analysis on 202 processes. The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC) current… more
Advanced Locomotive Energy Storage System
Company: Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOT / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: At present, trains use various dissipative braking systems to slow and stop, and this significant braking energy is ultimately converted to heat and wasted. APEI, Inc. has proposed a hybrid tender which can capture and reuse a significant fraction of this braking energy (at least 50%). The hybrid… more
Extreme Environment SiC Wireless Sensor Suite for Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engines
Company: Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: There are a number of critical telemetry measurements to be monitored under continuous field operation, including temperature data across the reactor chamber and the nozzle, pressure data, neutron flux density and flow rate of the propellant. Real-time monitoring of this data in nuclear thermal… more
Design and Development of a Low Cost, Manufacturable High Voltage Power Module for Energy Storage Systems
Company: Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: In this project, APEI, Inc. will design and develop a high performance, high voltage SiC MCPM that is low cost, manufacturable, reliable and reworkable. The target utility scale energy storage applications include power conversion systems for grid-tie, solar array, wind turbine, and vehicle-to-grid… more
Multi-Module, Scalable, High Power Density, Radiation-Hardened Power Converter Interface Systems for Space Rated Li-Ion Battery in Satellite Applicati
Company: Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: ABSTRACT: To significantly reduce procurement overhead and recognizing the mission strategic importance of developing modular power electronics for interfacing the battery to the spacecraft bus, APEI, Inc. is proposing to develop a novel multi-module, inherently scalable, high power density,… more
High Temperature Silicon Carbide (SiC) Gate Driver
Company: Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: APEI, Inc."s Phase II goal is to develop, fabricate and test a compact, high temperature, high performance isolated gate drivers utilizing HTSOI integrated circuits, discrete SiC devices, and high frequency coreless magnetics. Additionally, leveraging its existing high performance high… more
Intelligent SiC-based High Power Density Power Distribution System for Military Ground Vehicle Applications
Company: Arkansas Power Electronics International, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Increasing electrification of the modern military ground vehicle fleet places ever-increasing demand on each vehicle"s electric power generation and distribution systems. The quantity of instrumentation, computing, and electronic weaponry countermeasures systems is rapidly growing, as is their… more
A Binary Probe-Based DNAzyme Cascade for Rapid Detection of MRSA/MSSA
Company: BIODETECTION INSTRUMENTS, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): A binary probe-based DNAzyme cascade for rapid detection of MRSA/MSSA Project Summary This STTR Phase I project will develop a proof-of-concept molecular test for rapid detection of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) and differentiation between methicillin-resistant SA… more
An automated on-site detection system for viral pathogens of biomedical laborator
Company: AC DIAGNOSTICS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This SBIR project is a collaborative effort between AC Diagnostics, Inc. and the University of Pennsylvania to develop and demonstrate a novel diagnostic system for automated on-site detection of viral pathogens in biomedical laboratory animals. Microbial… more
A Wheelchair Anti-Rollback Device
Company: GREEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Wheelchairs in the modern form have been around since at least 1760, when John Joseph Merlin invented pushrim propulsion. Manual wheelchairs are preferred by diagnosing physicians as the act of propulsion provides important cardiovascular exercise for the user.… more
Formulating New Cellulases for Diverse Markets: Defining QA Parameters
Company: INFINITE ENERGY, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: USDA / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: Biomass to biofuels can provide solutions for energy independence, lower cost of fuels and global climate change mitigation. However, to achieve the goal of converting biomass into biofuels, the biomass must be broken down into its component sugars so they can be fermented into fuels. Cellulases are… more
PlayTalk Communication Software for Children with Complex Communication Needs
Company: INVOTEK, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): There is an urgent need for speech generating devices (SGDs) designed for young children with complex communication needs. Available SGDs are difficult for children to use and time consuming for adults to program. Without appropriate SGDs, children miss valuable… more
Effective Self-Expression for People with Severe Speech Disorders
Company: INVOTEK, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Speech generating devices (SGDs) offer people with difficult to understand speech (dysarthria) a synthesized speech replacement for their natural speech. However, people who require SGDs often prefer using their natural speech because it is perceived as normal… more
On-screen Keyboard Access Method to Reduce Workload
Company: INVOTEK, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): We develop an integrated writing method named GWP that seamlessly switches between typing, word prediction, and predictive gesturing. Predictive gesturing enables a person to enter text by moving the mouse cursor toward a few letters in a word without requiring… more
Targeted Nanoparticles of Bismuth Organo Complexes for Spectral CT Imaging of Cor
Company: OCEAN NANOTECH, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / STTR / 2012 / 1Abstract: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Chest pain in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) present a clinical dilemma: transfer for emergent coronary revascularization, admit overnight for cardiac telemetry and stress testing, or discharge home with medical follow-up. In this proposal,… more
EM Emanation Reduction Technique for FPGAs
Company: Space Photonics, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: This effort seeks to build upon our successful Phase I effort to utilize, refine, and perform detailed testing on designs utilizing our EM Emanation Reduction (EMER) technique for FPGAs. The EMER technique is designed to reduce the feasibility of side-channel attacks aimed at gaining critical… more
ElectroDynamic Shield for Prevention of Optical Surface Contamination
Company: Poly Adaptive LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOT / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Automated Track Inspection Program uses optical systems such as cameras or laser-based systems to monitor rail performance throughout the country. These systems are hindered by adverse weather conditions that allow water, dirt and mud to coat their… more
Development of a Novel, Reactive Extrusion Process for Continuous Production of Long, Pure Carbon Nanotubes for Application in Lightweight Composite Materials
Company: Nanomatronix, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: According to the NASA A2.01 topic description titled Materials and Structures for Future Aircraft, "advanced materials and structures technologies are needed in all four of the NASA Fundamental Aeronautics Program research thrusts (Subsonics Fixed Wing, Subsonics Rotary Wing, Supersonics, and… more
Wide-Temperature Radiation-Hardened Interface Chipsets Utilizing Delay-Insensitive Asynchronous Logic
Company: Ozark Integrated Circuits, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: There is a continual drive to move electronics out of the "warm box" to their point of use on space platforms. This requires electronics that can operate reliably over a wide range of temperatures and in the presence of radiation. The range of functions needed at various points across a… more
Using A Modified Grain Silo To Power A Vertical Axis Wind Turbine
Company: AGRI WIND TURBINES, LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: USDA / SBIR / 2012 / 1Abstract: Global electricity from wind power will reach 12 percent by 2050, requiring 3.2 trillion dollars to be invested over the next 40 years. In 2009, wind power additions in the United States were valued at 21 billion dollars, reaching nearly 10GW of new capacity. Despite the financial crisis in 2009 and… more