Technologies

Technologies

Arrowhead Center is the technology transfer office for New Mexico State University and the hub for many of the technology development initiatives, entrepreneurial activities, external industry collaborations, and commercially-oriented multidisciplinary technology innovations across the university.  Arrowhead Center’s core mission is to facilitate the transfer of inventions from academic research labs to the market for the benefit of society on a local, national, and global basis. Arrowhead Center currently has the following patent assets available for licensing, across research fields such as biotech, energy, engineering, IT, materials science, and more.

Our Technologies

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Subsurface Drip Irrigation Installer

A lightweight, maneuverable product that will simplify the process of installing drip irrigation systems seamlessly into the ground.

 

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Transgenic Legumes

Genetically engineered legumes demonstrate an improvement in nitrogen use efficiency in hearty plants with increased growth.

 

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NMX-1 Organic and Environmentally ‘Green’ Biocide Compositions

Eco-friendly, organic, and effective essential oil based biopesticide NMX-1 has been shown to be an effective insecticide, fungicide, as well as demonstrated efficacy against nematodes.
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Liquid Organic Deicer

The proposed technology involves production of liquid form of organic deicer from organic waste.

 

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Liquid Organic Fertlizer

This technology is a method and apparatus to produce liquid organic fertilizer from plant material by using a two-phase process.

 

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NuMex Grandeur Onion

‘NuMex Grandeur’ is an open-pollinated, late-maturing, intermediate-day, onion cultivar with red-colored dry outer scales.

 

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NuMex Whisper Onion

NuMex Whisper is an open-pollinated, single-centered, late-maturing, intermediately, yellow skin onion cultivar.
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HPY-Dyes: A New Class of Fluorescent Research Dyes

A new class of fluorescent organic dyes with a longer shelf life that can be used by biologists and medical researchers to study cellular structures without interfering with or compromising the cell’s characteristics or chemical composition.

 

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Conversion of Algae to Biodiesel Using Water

This innovation converts wet algae into biofuel in a shorter time with a better yield than current methods.

 

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Direct Conversion of Algae to Biodiesel

In this process, wet algae are treated in super critical conditions i.e., at high temperatures and at high pressures to extract crude biodiesel for possible use in residential, industrial, and military applications.
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H2 ElastomerTM Hydrogen Storage and Transport Solution

A new polymer coating prevents the corrosion of stainless steel hydrogen transport pipes which eliminates maintenance and replacement costs.

 

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New Organometallic Catalysts for Direct Propene Epoxidation

Zirconium and Hafnium organometallic (carbon-bonded metal) catalysts can be applied for selective oxidation reactions using molecular oxygen without introducing co-reactants or co-products.
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Capturing the Fluorescence Lifetime

Flow cytometry is used worldwide to analyze biological samples. This innovation introduces strategies for time-dependent multiparametric data acquisition to expand the capabilities of a conventional Flow Cytometer.
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ZIFs Based on Ring Carbonyl and Their Synthesis

This technology focuses on post combustion capture, allowing CO2 to be removed after the combustion of fossil fuels.

 

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Synthesis and Adsorption Property of ZN (NH3) (CO3)

This process creates potential applications for carbon dioxide separation in hydrogen  production plants and natural gas sweetening,  as well as carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) in power plants and heavy industries.
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Electrical DNA Biosensor Based on Morpholino-modified Nanoporous Membranes

An efficient method for the non-destructive, simultaneous detection of microscopic biological objects such as DNA, RNA, enzymes, antibodies, and antigens which is easily interfaced with personal computers.
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Enhancement of Pyrethroid Activity with Paraquat as an Adjuvant

This technology is an adjuvant to existing insecticides that may help to make resistant mosquitoes more subjectable and susceptible to existing insecticides in permethrin-coated bed nets. These bed nets are used in mosquito infested areas to reduce the chance of insect bites and contracting diseases.

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Microfluidic Devices with Thick-Film Electrochemical Detection

The invention is an apparatus for conducting microfluidic process and analysis, including at least one elongated microfluidic channel, fluidic transport means for transport of fluids through the microfluidic channel, and at least one thick-film electrode in fluidic connection with the outlet end of the microfuidic channel.
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Non-Weighted Digital Signal Processing for Wearable Medical Devices

Circuit design simplicity provides competitive solution for wearable medical devices where high-rellability is critical.

 

 

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Improved UAV Test Stand

Despite tremendous advancements in aerial technology the testing of autonomous flight has been stagnant. This system is an improvement over existing aerial testing equipment and can be used to advance research and development in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) industry.
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Avoiding Diesel Engine Failure

A temperature regulating system which can be applied to all diesel internal combustion engines, including generators, trucks, heavy equipment, locomotives, and boats to prevent engine failure during extended periods at idle.
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Sinusoidal Fluid Control Wavy Channel Heat Exchanger

Enhances heat transfer without negatively increasing the size or mechanical/electrical pumping power requirement and is more easily manufactured than many current heat transfer enhancement technologies.
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Efficient Ion Current Regulator

This technology operates using an inexpensive, high-speed circuit to regulate current through the corona discharge of an ion mobility spectrometer.
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Synthesis and Adsorption Property of Zn(NH3)(CO3)

This process creates potential applications for carbon dioxide separation in hydrogen  production plants and natural gas sweetening,  as well as carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) in power plants and heavy industries.
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High Control Authority Speed Control Moment Gyroscope

Control moment gyroscopes (CMG) are devices used in attitude control systems to control the orientation and angular velocity of vehicles such as spacecraft. This invention improves functionality and is relevant to aerospace, defense, and maritime industries.
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Fiber Photovoltaic Devices

The integration of multiple novel aspects in this innovation improve efficiency over traditional polymer-based photovoltaic designs, including the ability to capture a wider range of light.
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Implantable Electronic Bone Growth Simulator

Dissolvable electrodes provide micronutrients via a controller to the bone and surrounding tissue to provide a minimally invasive method to heal, repair, and remediate cranial bone trauma at an accelerated rate.
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Peripheral Vision Enhancer

A polycarbonate or optics-grade lens is used to enhance peripheral vision, resulting in improved performance, increased accident avoidance, and reduced injuries in sports and other activities.
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Eg5 Inhibitor

This technology works by targeting the mechanism in binding sites that drives cancerous cell division. It selectively targets cancerous cells and minimizes the negative side effects associated with chemotherapy.
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Gravity Off-loading Machine

A lightweight, less expensive, more accessible device that simulates a gravity-free environment by removing a partial or total amount of gravity acting on the subject.

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Non-Weighted Digital Signal Processing for Wearable Medical Devices

Circuit design simplicity provides competitive solution for wearable medical devices where high-reliability is critical.
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Hardware Efficient Delta Signal Processing

Circuit simplicity provides high-reliability (low-failure rate) processing capability with hands-free efficiency for use in areas such as surgical services.
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Speaker Identification in the Presence of Packet Losses

This technology improves audible sound recognition in recorded and live transmissions, without altering the audible human tone.
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Digital Relays

This technology uses a phasor estimation function which employs an oversampling technique to eliminate the cost and delay associated with the implementation of anti-aliasing filters (AAF).
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Speaker Identification in the Presence of Packet Losses

This technology improves audible sound recognition in recorded and live transmissions, without altering the audible human tone.
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Enhanced Ultra-Wide Band Imaging

This technology improves audible sound recognition in recorded and live transmissions, without altering the audible human tone.
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Enhanced Chase Equalizer: List-Based Detection in Long ISI Channels

This technology uses a phasor estimation function which employs an oversampling technique to eliminate the cost and delay associated with the implementation of anti-aliasing filters (AAF).
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Low Bit-Rate Speech Coding Through Quantization of Mel-Frequency Cepstral Coefficients

This invention claims that if a high-resolution mel-frequent cepstrum is computed, good-quality speech reconstruction is possible from the mel-frequency cepstral coefficients despite the lack of phase information.
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Method and Apparatus for Improving Network Connection Security with One or More Cross-Wired Adapters

This technology improves network connection security using a cross-wired adapter.
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Non-Weighted Digital Signal Processing for Wearable Medical Devices

Circuit design simplicity provides competitive solution for wearable medical devices where high-reliability is critical.
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Lightweight and Provable Security Communication Protocol for Constrained Devices

This technology is proposing a new approach to providing security for Internet of Things devices (sensors, wearable technology, streaming devices).
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AmpedTES

A lightweight, low cost method to improve heat transfer in thermal energy storage systems without compromising heat storage capacity.
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Hydrogen Gas from Wate to Energy Technology: Two-Stage Hydrogen Gas Production

A low-cost solution to hydrogen production needs, turning waste products such as cattle manure and food wastes into hydrogen gas.
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POWER: Wastewater Treatment

A method for sustainable municipal wastewater treatment with reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint which, in addition, utilizes wastewater and sunlight to create energy and fertilizers.
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Methane Generator from Waste Materials

This patented technology converts biomass waste material into industrial-grade methane gas. It is an environmentally responsible way to manage organic farm waste, particularly cow manure, and generate renewable energy.
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Sinusoidal Fluid Control Wavy Channel Heat Exchanger

Enhances heat transfer without negatively increasing the size or mechanical/electrical pumping power requirement and is more easily manufactured than many current heat transfer enhancement technologies.
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Facile, Scalable Surface Modication Approach for Altering the Wetting Properties of Copper, Aluminum, and Brass

This technology is a novel surface treatment that creates superior wetting characteristics for a variety of metals and alloys to improve the heat exchange between fluids and heat exchanger walls.
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Desalination Using Low Grade Heat Source

This technology, which can be scaled and manufactured for municipal, agricultural and private applications, sustainably desalinizes and purifies non-potable water with low maintenance and operation costs.
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Direct Conversion of Algae to Biodiesel

In this process, wet algae are treated in super critical conditions i.e., at high temperatures and at high pressures to extract crude biodiesel for possible use in residential, industrial, and military applications.
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Conversion of Algae to Biodiesel Using Water

This innovation converts wet algae into biofuel in a shorter time with a better yield than current methods.
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POWER: Wastewater Treatment

A method for sustainable municipal wastewater treatment with reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint which, in addition, utilizes wastewater and sunlight to create energy and fertilizers.
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Subsurface Drip Irrigation Installer

A lightweight, maneuverable product that will simplify the process of installing drip irrigation systems seamlessly into the ground.
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Innovative Photocatalytic Water Treatment and Disinfection Reactors

A new high-efficiency solar method allows for low-maintenance water and air purification systems for household and industrial use.
Selected NMSU Media Productions products available for technology licensing 12.9.2017

For more details, contact Amy Smith Muise or Media Productions faculty: Jeane Gleason and Barbara Chamberlin

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Virtual Labs

Eight interactive food science modules train high school and college students in basic laboratory techniques.
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Math Snacks

Middle school youth can explore key math concepts through these enchanting games and animations. Includes extensive teacher/learner resources mapped to Common Core.
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Math Snacks Series

Take a look at the marketing flyer to see an overview of 4 of the feature games that make up the Math Snack Series
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Ninja Kitchen

Learn food safety in a cafe staffed entirely by ninjas.
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Science of Agriculture

Interactive modules, animations, and videos fill gaps in undergraduates’ knowledge of key concepts in the Animal Science, Soil Science & Environmental Science curricula.

 

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Don't Wash Your Chicken

If you had Germ-Vision, you would see that washing poultry just splashes bacteria all over.
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Eat & Move-O-Matic

Learn about the foods you eat and how they help fuel your body for your favorite activities. Make new discoveries about your favorite foods and get interesting tips on how small changes can make big differences.

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PowerPay

PowerPay App will help you develop a personalized, self-directed debt elimination plan. Discover how quickly you can become debt free, and how much you can save in interest costs by following your debt reduction plan.

 

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Night of the Living Debt

Survive the zombie outbreak by managing your finances. Do you have what it takes? Use a credit card, get college loans, buy a car, rent a house: It’s your decision.
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Pearl Diver

Navigate the number line while diving among shipwrecks and sunken ruins. Will you find a pearl, or an old boot? Watch out for the electric eel! Pearl Diver teaches properties of numbers, how to plot numbers, how to visualize quantity on the number line, how to order numbers, and how to use the number line as a visual model for mathematical operations.
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Understanding Western Soils

This series provides guidance on how to sample soil for analysis and includes visualizations related to soil properties and water infiltration. Concepts such as particle size, soil water-holding capacity, runoff, leaching, sodium adsorption ratio, sodic soils, and saturated paste are explored. Short video demonstrations assist with teaching or learning. The series focuses on arid soils, such as those found in the American West.

 

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Treadsylvania, ATV Safety

Treadsylvania is a fun, engaging Web-based interactive game, designed to help learners ages 8-18 understand how to ride All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) safely. Treadsylvania isn’t your traditional ATV training program, but instead, it is a fun, visually appealing adventure game that can be played in short bouts (less than an hour).
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Stay Safe with Horses

Understand horse behavior to handle horses safely & effectively.

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Produce Safety Matters

Growers, packing centers, and retailers rely on one another to prevent contamination and keep consumers safe. Four animations illustrate how contamination can spread from field to table and suggest ways to avoid this.

 

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Beef Jerky Processing

Learn how to safely manufacture beef jerky using a variety of methods.

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Chinese Food Safety

Learn key food safety concepts via this interactive curriculum in English, Mandarin, or Cantonese.
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Don't Be Gross

Spread the knowledge, not the germs with these viral animations!

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4-H Livestock Record App

Organize market livestock project information & export customized reports.

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e-Judging & e-Judging Pro

Calculate contestant scores for practice sessions or during a livestock or consumer judging contest.

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Southwest Plant Selector

Search for the best xeric landscape plants for your garden and learn how to care for them.