Spring Break
OSU presenting 25 new patents
LaSells Stewart Center display showcases faculty innovations
Gail Cole
Issue date: 5/21/08 Section: News
At a research university like OSU, patents have a greater impact than one may think.
Twenty-five patents have been on display in the Hall of Patents at the LaSells Stewart Center since May 12.
The patents are being displayed through May 30 with the help of the OSU Office of Technology Transfer.
The OTT helps OSU researchers in the legal aspects of obtaining patents.
Shelley Houghtaling, director of university events, said researchers are honored to make it through the whole patent process.
Houghtaling said it is important for the OSU community to see what an impact faculty are making on the world.
"The researchers are doing such incredible things," Houghtaling said.
Patent recipients will be honored at an invitation-only breakfast at LaSells on May 22.
"Predominantly we are focusing on faculty," Houghtaling said.
Such kinds of research and creativity are very lucrative - OSU has received $2.5 million in patent-licensing income in the last fiscal year.
The entire OSU community benefits from the financial aspect of new patents.
According to the OTT website, if a patent generates $100,000 or more in royalty revenue, OSU receives 35 percent of the income.
The inventor and department behind the patent receive 30 percent and 35 percent respectively.
The inventions being honored are highly various.
One such invention is a microprocessor-controlled carbonation system that provides heightened flavor to nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables. This system makes these types of foods more appealing to consumers.
Electronics in the automotive and military markets can potentially be improved due to the invention of a new semiconductor channel material that is easier to manufacture.
Also, consumers will be soon able to purchase another invention, the Winema potato, a visually appealing red-skinned variety of potato.
These inventions and others involve collaborations from researchers from all over the United States.
Twenty-five patents have been on display in the Hall of Patents at the LaSells Stewart Center since May 12.
The patents are being displayed through May 30 with the help of the OSU Office of Technology Transfer.
The OTT helps OSU researchers in the legal aspects of obtaining patents.
Shelley Houghtaling, director of university events, said researchers are honored to make it through the whole patent process.
Houghtaling said it is important for the OSU community to see what an impact faculty are making on the world.
"The researchers are doing such incredible things," Houghtaling said.
Patent recipients will be honored at an invitation-only breakfast at LaSells on May 22.
"Predominantly we are focusing on faculty," Houghtaling said.
Such kinds of research and creativity are very lucrative - OSU has received $2.5 million in patent-licensing income in the last fiscal year.
The entire OSU community benefits from the financial aspect of new patents.
According to the OTT website, if a patent generates $100,000 or more in royalty revenue, OSU receives 35 percent of the income.
The inventor and department behind the patent receive 30 percent and 35 percent respectively.
The inventions being honored are highly various.
One such invention is a microprocessor-controlled carbonation system that provides heightened flavor to nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables. This system makes these types of foods more appealing to consumers.
Electronics in the automotive and military markets can potentially be improved due to the invention of a new semiconductor channel material that is easier to manufacture.
Also, consumers will be soon able to purchase another invention, the Winema potato, a visually appealing red-skinned variety of potato.
These inventions and others involve collaborations from researchers from all over the United States.
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