Quick-Set Material-Phase II
Company: PRIMUS CONSULTING Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …robability for a positive outcome. The new material should promote regeneration of the periodontal ligament and cemental tissues that are injured by endodontic infections or removed during endodontic procedures. Such regeneration of tissues enhances the biological seal of the… more
SBIR Phase II: Integrated Hydraulic Suspension Energy Recovery System for Heavy Vehicles
Company: Levant Power Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … regenerative energy capture system may open doors to many new regenerative technologies in the transportation and automotive sector, facilitating significant reductions in waste energy. In addition, the research may lead to enabling technology for compact, sealed, and… more
Novel Methods to Improve Performance of Silver-Zinc Batteries
Company: BST Systems Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: BST Systems has been engaged in IR & D Projects #7079, #7103 and SBIR Phase I Topic #N101-054 targeting sealed-cell operation, separator improvement, and negative electrode enhancement. The aim is to develop a nearly maintenance-free, sealed-cell that offers overall… more
Robust Rotary Union for High Speed, High Power Density Rotating Electrical Machines
Company: Beck Engineering Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: The Navy needs robust rotary unions for advanced high-speed liquid-cooled generators. Under an SBIR project for the Navy, we are developing a hydrostatic bearing/seal rotary union (HBSRU) to meet Navy needs. Hydrostatic bearings can operate at large radii with fast rotational… more
Clinical Development of Hemostatic Agent ClotFoam for Severe Hemorrhage
Company: BIOMEDICA MANAGEMENT CORP. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … control, more lives can be saved than by any other measure. Proof of concept studies supported by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute and by the Departmentof Defense (DARPA and the U.S. Army) in the swine model, have established the remarkable sealing… more
Thermal Interface Materials Based on Carbon Nanotube Arrays
Company: Composite Technology Development, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … installation and preventing thermal pump-out. Assembly, integration, and test time (AI & T) for CNT TIMs can be significantly reduced in comparison to liquid or adhesive TIMs. In addition, CNT TIMs are not bonded between the surfaces and do not require sealing… more
Advanced Longevity System for the Environmental Protection of Electrochromic Materials
Company: Eclipse Energy Systems, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …ad range (80% to 20% transmission) by changing optical density under an applied electric field (1.5V). This process is reversed by changing the polarity of the applied field. This technology has a variety of uses beyond just visors but in all cases a proper sealing method for… more
New Electrolytes for Rechargeable Lithium-Air Battery with Increased Cycle Life for Silent Watch Applications
Company: Giner, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … advances will be optimized to achieve the desired 1000 Wh/kg and 200 full charge/discharge cycles at the C/20 rate. Designs will be prepared for lightweight prototype cells and multi-cell batteries with efficient air cathodes, low internal impedance and hermetic seals to… more
Anti-Infective Dermal Integration Sleeves for Needle Free Dialysis Access Devices
Company: HEALIONICS CORPORATION Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … critical unmet need of much-improved infection resistance for all types of needle-free dialysis access, including CVCs, PD catheters, and next-generation percutaneously placed ports for HD access. Innovation: We are developing a porous cuff that forms a tightly integrated … more
Reactive Fusion Welding for Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic Composite Joining
Company: MO-SCI Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … number of consumable welding products that will be commercialized for use with existing welding systems at ceramic fabrication shops. Military applications for UHTC fusion welding include repair, fabrication, and fixturing of combustor liners and nozzle divergent seals found on… more
SBIR Phase II: Planar ZEBRA Battery Development
Company: Materials & Systems Research, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … a thin planar architecture. High performance Na-BASE discs possessing high strength and high resistance to moisture and CO2 attack will be developed and manufactured using the MSRI?s patented vapor phase process. A unique battery design accompanying an advanced sealing… more
Multichannel Fiber Optic Package Interface for Avionics
Company: NANOPRECISION PRODUCTS, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …amily of hermetic multi-fiber optic feed-through sub-assemblies and the related optoelectronics packaging attachment processes for avionics fiber optic transceivers. A low-cost manufacturing process will be developed to produce the feed-through components. New hermetic sealing… more
Flight Hearing Protection System
Company: Creare Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … and redundancy, as well as improved communications intelligibility. However, current earplugs have issues with fit, comfort, and performance in the field. To address these issues, we propose to develop an innovative earplug that is easily inserted and removed but seals… more
Innovative Annealing Apparatus for Mercury-Based, Compound Semiconductors
Company: PHOTRONIX Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … Hg saturation pressure, for dopant diffusions under a specific Hg vapor pressure, for annealing after ion implants to diffuse the implanted element, and for activating implanted/diffused dopants. In the most commonly used anneal procedure, several HgCdTe wafers are sealed… more
Automated Fastener Installation System
Company: Variation Reduction Solutions Inc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: ABSTRACT: Sorting, solvent-cleaning, promoting, delivering, sealing and installing 30,000 fasteners per day is a critical task required for full-rate production of the F-35 Lightning II. These 30,000 fasteners are comprised of approximately 350 unique part numbers and each… more
Cryogenic Liquid Operational Seal Enhanced Rotary Union
Company: Physical Optics Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: In Phase I Physical Optics Corporation (POC) has developed and demonstrated the feasibility of a Cryogenic Liquid Operational Seal Enhanced Rotary (CLOSER) union system to address the Navy"s need for a robust coolant gas rotary union design. The CLOSER union system has been… more
Automatic Real-Time, Reconfigurable Interface Generalization Hardware Multiprotocol Data Recorder
Company: Physical Optics Corporation Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: …nt transcoding heuristic software. This 40 W (50% of competition) 11 lb (about 1/3 of competition) design offers seamless on-the-fly rerouting and data translation of input signals to/from the data recorder irrespective of interfaces involved. A plug-and-play self-sealing… more
SBIR Phase II: Ultra-Low Wear Coatings Based on a Novel Family of Aromatic Thermosetting Copolyesters
Company: ATSP Innovations Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NSF / SBIR / 2012 / 2Abstract: … to state-of-the-art polymeric coatings. With the current societal focus on energy efficiency, more attention is being given to the fact that proper coatings and surface treatments are key to increasing efficiency for a wide range of mechanical surfaces (bearings, seals,… more
Sealed Planetary Return Canister (SPRC)
Company: Techno Planet Incorporated Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2011 / 2Abstract: Sample return missions have primary importance in future planetary missions. A basic requirement is that samples be returned in pristine, uncontaminated condition, necessitating development of a canister system capable of maintaining cleanliness and seal integrity through a… more
Development of a High Mobility, Contaminated Water Dive Suit System
Company: CRYE ASSOCIATES LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / SBIR / 2011 / 2Abstract: …. Our Phase I effort identified the FFM as the critical weakness of these systems and we have developed a new mask system concept, which when combined with an optimized dry suit, will provide greatly improved performance. Our mask system will provide a helmet like seal… more
HERMES-Based X-ray Strip Detector
Company: Sydor Instruments, Llc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2011 / 2Abstract: … effective at acquiring data with the count rates, energy resolution and spatial resolution needed for complex x-ray diffraction studies. The objective of this SBIR is to take the current hand build, uncalibrated, and user unfriendly detector to a commercial sealed, robust… more
Silicon Carbide Clad Thoria Plutonia Fuel for Light Water Reactors
Company: Ceramic Tubular Products, Llc Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOE / SBIR / 2011 / 2Abstract: … though SiC cladding has been under development for over seven years, it still has several major technology development challenges that must be addressed before licensing and deployment. Examples of remaining challenges are development of a robust end joint to seal the fuel… more
Remote Release Device for Marine Mammal Electronic Tags
Company: Wildlife Computers, Inc. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: DOD / STTR / 2011 / 2Abstract: … to keep device light, strong and ocean-worthy. Bench and field tests will simulate real-world environment interactions the release devices may be exposed to in addition to testing signaling ranges and release-reliability. Animal tests are proposed for northern fur seals… more
Novel Fluid Preservation System
Company: ChromoLogic LLC Agency/Program/Year/Phase: NASA / SBIR / 2011 / 2Abstract: To address NASA's need for a method to preserve human biological samples, mostly blood and urine, from astronauts collected during flight under ambient conditions, ChromoLogic (CL) has developed a novel Fluid Preservation System (FPS). FPS is based on collecting and sealing… more
CryoMAS Probes for Order-of-Magnitude Advance in S/N in NMR of Solids
Company: DOTY SCIENTIFIC, INC. Agency/Program/Year/Phase: HHS / SBIR / 2011 / 2Abstract: … in SNR is expected from a combination of further advances during the Phase II. These advances will include (1) novel coil technology enabling more than a 50% increase in resonator quality factor Q at 25 K in high magnetic fields, (2) refinements in a hermetically sealed spinner… more