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APL Technology Transfer Kristin M. Gray APL Technology Transfer Director (443) 778-7927 kristin.gray@jhuapl.edu www.jhuapl.edu/ott. Not-for-profit university research & development laboratory (“UARC”) Founded in 1942 On-site graduate engineering program in 8 degree fields
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APL Technology TransferKristin M. GrayAPL Technology Transfer Director(443) 778-7927kristin.gray@jhuapl.eduwww.jhuapl.edu/ott
Not-for-profit university research & development laboratory (“UARC”) Founded in 1942 On-site graduate engineering program in 8 degree fields Staffing: 4,000 employees (69% scientists & engineers) Annual revenue ~ $ 780M Profile of the Applied Physics Laboratory
APL Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) Mission: “Facilitate the transfer of APL-developed intellectual property to industry to benefit the public, foster economic development and benefit the University.”
APL Technology TransferProfile (1999-2007) • 1000+ new inventions disclosed • 1200+ patent applications filed • 220+ U.S. patents issued • 190+ license agreements executed • $29 million in licensing and related R&D revenue • 17 new companies created (50+ new jobs created) • 9 in Maryland • 50+ new products with APL technology on the market
APL Office of Technology Transfer • Staff: 9 staff including 5 technology managers with licensing expertise in IT, biotech, biomedical, sensors, chemical engineering, telecommunications, space technology • Intellectual Property (IP) Portfolio: • 1400+ inventions • 600+ issued patents • Patents pending • Contact: www.jhuapl.edu/ott or 443-778-3541
Sampling of APL IP • Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Sensor for Detection of Explosives • Core Body Temperature Pill Technology • Low Cost, Compressed Gas Fuel Storage System • Non-invasive Fetal Heart Signature Monitor • Plasminogen Activator to Prevent Haze After Laser Vision Correction Surgery • Bone Simulants for Training Medical Professionals • Dual Frequency Scanning for Detection and Identification of Concealed Metallic Objects • Refreshable Tactile Computer Display for the Blind • Instrumented Model of the Human Torso for Ballistic Impact • Wireless Network Physical Layer Intrusion Detection System • Low-cost Projectile Warning System • Atlantic Hurricane Track Maps and Images • Automatic Integrated Distress Device • Program Execution Integrity Measurement – computer security • Cost-Effective Precision Stabilized 2-Axis Gimbal
On-going Programs • Patents & Pizza Seminar Series • Annual APL Technology Transfer newsletter • New inventions/opportunities, New partnerships, New technologies • Annual APL Invention of the Year Awards – April 16, 2008 - HERE • Tedco Partnerships • Ongoing work with SBDC, DBED, UMBC Activate Program, SBA (STTRs/SBIRs), Howard County EDA/Neotech Incubator
APL Tech Transfer Web • Search inventions/IP • News & Events • Invention of the Year winners • FAQs for working with APL • http://www.invenioip.org/ www.jhuapl.edu/ott