Patent • #10,993,665. Embodiments of neural interfaces according to the present invention comprise sensor modules for sensing environmental attributes beyond the natural sensory capability of a subject, and communicating the attributes wirelessly to an external (ex-vivo) portable module attached to the subject. The ex-vivo module encodes and communicates the attributes via a...
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Neural mosaic logic unit
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Neuromorphic computing architecture with dynamically accessible contexts
Patent • #10,970,630. Various technologies pertaining to allocating computing resources of a neuromorphic computing system are described herein. Subgraphs of a neural algorithm graph to be executed by the neuromorphic computing system are identified. The subgraphs are each executed by a group of neuron circuits serially. Output data generated by execution of...
Neutron absorbing alloys
Patent • #6,730,180. The present invention is drawn to new classes of advanced neutron absorbing structural materials for use in spent nuclear fuel applications requiring structural strength, weldability, and long term corrosion resistance. Particularly, an austenitic stainless steel alloy containing gadolinium and less than 5% of a ferrite content is disclosed. Additionally,...
Neutron detection apparatus and method
Patent • #9,733,367. An apparatus for neutron detection is provided. The apparatus comprises a sensor medium in electrical contact with an electrode arrangement conformed to collect radiation-generated charge from the sensor medium. The sensor medium comprises a borazine and/or a borazine-based polymer.
Neutron generators with size scalability, ease of fabrication and multiple ion source functionalities
Patent • #8,891,721. A neutron generator is provided with a flat, rectilinear geometry and surface mounted metallizations. This construction provides scalability and ease of fabrication, and permits multiple ion source functionalities.
Neutron multiplicity detector control circuitry and firmware
Patent • #10,353,088. Neutron multiplicity detector control logic and firmware may control a neutron multiplicity detector such that higher count rates can be achieved by an order of magnitude of more over conventional control logic and firmware. Count rates of over 1,000,000 cps, and even over 1,500,000 cps, have been realized in...
Neutron scatter camera
Patent • #7,741,613. An instrument that will directly image the fast fission neutrons from a special nuclear material source has been described. This instrument can improve the signal to background compared to non imaging neutron detection techniques by a factor given by ratio of the angular resolution window to 4.pi.. In addition...
Neutron scatter camera for improved neutron detection
Patent • #8,237,130. An instrument that will directly image the fast fission neutrons from a special nuclear material source wherein the neutron detection efficiency is increased has been described. Instead of the previous technique that uses a time-of-flight (TOF) between 2 widely spaced fixed planes of detectors to measure scatter neutron kinetic...
Neutron Scatter Camera for Radiaton Detection
Featured Opportunity • Sandia’s neutron scatter camera is an innovative design which combines the benefits of gamma ray imaging with fast neutron imaging. The camera detects special nuclear material (SNM) and rejects backgrounds from naturally occurring radiation sources that can produce false alarms. Additionally, the camera can detect and localize neutrons at greater...
New Class of Plastic Scintillators
Featured Opportunity • Sandia National Laboratories has developed a class of plastic scintillators capable of detecting fission neutrons, while discriminating against interfering gamma rays, enabling their use as a replacement for liquid scintillator neutron detector materials.Currently, pulse shape discrimination (PSD) is the most effective way of gamma rejection in liquid organic scintillators, however...
New Class of Radiation Detection Materials
Featured Opportunity • Sandia National Laboratories has created a new class of scintillators with novel properties enabling use in a wide range of particle detection schemes, including pulse-shape discrimination methods for detecting fast neutrons. Known as Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), they are crystalline nanoporous structures in which a luminescent organic component is chemically linked...
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Page • Licensing opportunities are a product of Sandia's diverse and extensive R&D efforts for national security. A selection of the latest opportunities are shown below. To view and search all, visit Advanced Search. For category-based browsing using Technology Areas and Portfolios, visit the Licensing and Tech Transfer homepage. Comprehensive Testing of...
NIC atomic operation unit with caching and bandwidth mitigation
Patent • #9,275,003. A network interface controller atomic operation unit and a network interface control method comprising, in an atomic operation unit of a network interface controller, using a write-through cache and employing a rate-limiting functional unit.
Nickel metal nanoparticle synthesis
Patent • #10,301,340. Nickel nanoparticles can be synthesized using a variety of precursors (e.g., nickel amides [Ni(NR.sub.2).sub.2], alkyls [NR.sub.2], and alkoxides [Ni(OR).sub.2]).
Niobate-based octahedral molecular sieves
Patent • #6,596,254. Niobate-based octahedral molecular sieves having significant activity for multivalent cations and a method for synthesizing such sieves are disclosed. The sieves have a net negatively charged octahedral framework, comprising niobium, oxygen, and octahedrally coordinated lower valence transition metals. The framework can be charge balanced by the occluded alkali cation...
Niobate-based octahedral molecular sieves
Patent • #7,122,164. Niobate-based octahedral molecular sieves having significant activity for multivalent cations and a method for synthesizing such sieves are disclosed. The sieves have a net negatively charged octahedral framework, comprising niobium, oxygen, and octahedrally coordinated lower valence transition metals. The framework can be charge balanced by the occluded alkali cation...
Non-contact rapid reader system for reflective particle tags
Patent • #10,572,786. A reflective particle tag reader system includes a read head assembly having a camera, illuminators, and a rigid frame portion for supporting the camera and the illuminators. The illuminators illuminate a focal point located opposite the camera where a reflective particle tag is placed. A computer in data communication...
Non-contact temperature control system for microfluidic devices
Patent • #10,406,528. The present invention relates to a temperature control system for a microfluidic device. The system allows for non-contact heating by employing an infrared emitter. In some instances, the system can be used in conjunction with a centrifugal microfluidic device. Optionally, a mask can be implemented to provide selective heating...
Non-Destructive Additive Manufacturing Characterization Coupon
Featured Opportunity • Additive manufacturing (AM) material assurance has relied upon traditional test coupons and testing methods which work well for wrought materials, but fail to address the unique and not as well-known characteristics of AM parts. Sandia engineers have been working on a new standardized, integrated test coupon specifically designed for AM...
Non-intrusive data authentication systems and methods
Patent • #10,769,286. Systems and methods are disclosed that create a separate digital and cryptographically secure signal "branch" to a secondary observer from a primary signal path of an information system. The information system may be a measurement system. The secure signal branch is creating without interfering with the primary signal path....
Non-Invasive Energy Meter
Featured Opportunity • Sandia has developed an energy monitoring device that measures energy from liquid flow systems (e.g., solar systems) using a simple technique that senses when the system is running and then estimates the BTU energy production. Current energy meters must be installed into the system to measure how much energy the...
Non-invasive energy meter for fixed and variable flow systems
Patent • #6,960,017. An energy metering method and apparatus for liquid flow systems comprising first and second segments of one or more conduits through which a liquid flows, comprising: attaching a first temperature sensor for connection to an outside of the first conduit segment; attaching a second temperature sensor for connection to...
Non-inverting multi-mode oscillator
Patent • #10,483,912. Various technologies described herein pertain to non-inverting multi-mode oscillators. An oscillator circuit can include a non-inverting sustaining amplifier and a feedback network. The non-inverting sustaining amplifier includes an amplifier input and an amplifier output. The feedback network includes a crystal, an input portion, and an output portion. The crystal...
Non-Metallic Materials
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