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Rotating Hydroponic Tower
This technology is a hydroponic system that consists of multiple rotating plant-growing towers mounted around an inner grow light. By rotating the towers, plants can be exposed to the inner grow light at a specific RPM, which enables even lighting in the least amount of space possible. Custom 3D printed plastic fittings allow the columns to spin while...
Published: 6/1/2023
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Inventor(s): Matthew Recsetar, Annissa Lopez, Ashley Duncan, Diego Salido, Kayla Bansback, Michael Mason
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Agricultural Engineering, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition, Technology Classifications > Energy, Cleantech & Environmental > Water Resource Efficiency
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Seed to Read
This is an early literacy and nutrition education curriculum designed for 3-5 year old children. It is set up for childcare providers and head start teachers to deliver the curriculum that consists of 8 lessons that all feature a children’s book, highlights a fruit or vegetable, includes 4 shared book reading activities, and 4 extension activities....
Published: 6/26/2023
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Inventor(s): A Departmental Work, Katherine Speirs, Patricia Zilliox, Hope Wilson
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Creative Works, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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Hub and Spoke Mushrooms
This invention is a controlled mushroom harvesting system that has applications in restaurants, markets, and cafeterias.
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The mushroom cultivation process is unique and specialty mushrooms can be extremely delicate and hard to transport. The main environmental factors that contribute to optimal fruiting conditions are temperature, relative...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Justin Chung
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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Grasshopper Harvester
Killing two birds with one stone is a common way to describe one solution that takes care of two problems. This invention kills three.
The destruction of grassland and crops via locusts and other grasshoppers;
The ever-increasing need for protein creation and human consumption; and
Farmer’s need to feed their livestock with protein-rich food.
This...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Goggy Davidowitz, Elena Ball, Jake Vartanian, Cecilia Stoesser, Anthony Hazou, John Dodge, Emma Huffman, Zepeng Cai
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Entomology, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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Essential Oil Microemulsions and Plant Extracts to Prevent Biofilm Formation
This technology surrounds the usage of plant extract microemulsions for the prevention of biofilm formation on food contact surfaces and medical devices. These microemulsions are non-toxic, plant-based, and are effective against known biofilm-forming pathogens such as Salmonella sp., E. coli, and Listeria monocytogenes. This invention presents a safe...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Sadhana Ravishankar, Govindaraj Dev Kumar, Aishwarya Rao, Richard Park
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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Continuous-Feed Solid-State Fermentation Module For Mushroom Production
This technology is a continuous-feed solid state fermentation system to extend the effective commercial mushroom production cycle. Mushrooms can be cultured for food, fuel, and pharmaceuticals.
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Current culturing of mushrooms consist of liquid or submerged fermentation. Mushrooms are also grown in solid-state fermentation in a single-feed...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Barry Pryor
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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TomCats (Tomato Caterpillars)
This invention is the production of protein-rich caterpillars.
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Population growth and increasing standards of living require significantly greater food production. Animal protein sources demand high-intensity uses of land, water, and energy. In many cultures insects are traditionally served as an alternative protein source. These sustainably...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Goggy Davidowitz
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Entomology
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Sustainable Protein Source with Zero Waste
This invention uses waste streams to produce protein-rich foods.
Background:
Global population and standards of living continue to increase. This strains available resources, particularly with regard to costs of food production. Animal products require high amounts of land, water, and energy use. However, alternative production methods can provide...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Goggy Davidowitz
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Entomology, Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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Reusability of Antimicrobial Plant Washes
University of Arizona researchers have developed plant compounds that can be used multiple times in wash water without the loss of antimicrobial efficacy.
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Post-harvest treatment is currently conducted with chemical sanitizers to control microbial contamination on organic produce. The wash waters could be reused up to five times for washing...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Sadhana Ravishankar, Libin Zhu, Govindaraj Dev Kumar
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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Natural Antimicrobial Films
This invention is antimicrobial edible films made from apples, carrots, and hibiscus calyces.
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These natural ingredients are recognized on FDA’s Generally Recognized as Safe list and contain numerous nutritional benefit. These edible films can be placed in salad bags, releasing carvacrol and cinnamaldehyde vapors.
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Natural...
Published: 4/3/2023
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Inventor(s): Sadhana Ravishankar, Libin Zhu
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Category(s): Technology Classifications > Agriculture & Horticulture > Food Science & Nutrition
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