ElectroDynamic Applications, Inc. | Nano-particle Field Extraction Separator. Motivation Current state-of-the-art drying techniques cannot prevent the aggregation of nanoparticles for the processing of large quantities of material. Approach EDA and the University of Michigan are using an atomization technique coupled with particle functionalization strategies that together act to reduce drying-induced aggregation as well as post-drying aggregation in micro- and nano-powders. Results Developed a small-scale prototype during a Phase I effort. Absolute Black. Heart-powered pacemaker. Theself-powering pacemaker would keep the heart beating by using theperson's own heartbeat to power it. An imbedded generator could continously produce power in severalways, such as through electromagnetic induction or the piezoelectriceffect (electric energy generated via mechanical stress). The generator itself consists of a magnet, aconductor (both micro- or even nano-sized), and electrical leads hookedup to the medical device.
Contraction of the heart muscle causesrelative motion between the magnet and the conductor (such as a coil ofwire). This relative motion between the magnetic and coil induces anelectric current in the wire, which is transmitted through the leads tothe implanted pacemaker. Source: inventorspot.com. ElectroDynamic Applications, Inc. | Communication through Plasma. "Zero-Detergent course" washing machine by Sanyo. DARPA's latest: a wrap that stops bleeding with sound.