Patents Assigned to Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System
  • ACTIVE COLOR-CHANGING LIQUID CRYSTAL FILAMENT AND YARN
    Publication number: 20240150938
    Abstract: A color-changing filament or yarn is provided that delivers fully-controllable full-spectrum response to current input. In embodiments, the filament is adapted to be woven into a textile and controlled to vary and maintain color independently of external temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM
    Inventors: Christopher ERB, David F. ERB, Jr.
  • Electrically controllable surgical tools
    Patent number: 11957366
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electrically controllable surgical tools. In general, surgical devices are provided having an electrically controllable, fingered operating end for use in angiography, endovascular and/or neurological surgery. The finger(s) at the operating end can be made from ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) material to facilitate control of the finger(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: MaineHealth, Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System
    Inventors: Robert D. Ecker, Mohsen Shahinpoor
  • Electrically controllable surgical tools
    Patent number: 11259823
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electrically controllable surgical tools. In general, surgical devices are provided having an electrically controllable, fingered operating end for use in angiography, endovascular and/or neurological surgery. The finger(s) at the operating end can be made from ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) material to facilitate control of the finger(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignees: Maine Medical Center, Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System
    Inventors: Robert D. Ecker, Mohsen Shahinpoor