Accelerating Orthodontic Treatment Using Mechanical Vibrations Through PVDF Actuators
An intra-oral vibrating device that is contained in the mouth is capable of shortening and increasing the effectiveness of the orthodontic treatment.
Background:
Traditional braces and retainers (”fixed orthodontics”) require an extended period of 2-3 years to move teeth into the desired position. Fixed orthodontic treatment also...
Published: 11/19/2020
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Inventor(s): M. Amin Karami, Muath Bani Hani, Sawsan Tabbaa
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Dental, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Energy Harvesting from Thermally Buckled Piezoelectric Beams
This technology is a novel thermally buckled piezoelectric beam design for energy harvesting by aligning the beam frequency with the body’s natural vibrations. This technology can generate sufficient electricity to power biomedical sensors and devices inside the human body.70637003
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): M. Amin Karami, Mohammad Hossein Ansari
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Biomedical Science and Engineering, Technology Classifications > Electronics, Technology Classifications > Energy, Campus > University at Buffalo
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Energy Harvesting for Leadless Pacemakers (Mich)
This technology is a novel fan-folded piezoelectric beam design for energy harvesting from heartbeat vibrations. This technology can be used in the design of a pacemaker where no battery is required and energy can be harvested from the novel fan-folded piezoelectric beam design.70037063
Published: 11/18/2020
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Inventor(s): M. Amin Karami, Mohammad Hossein Ansari, Daniel Inman (non-UB), David Bradley (non-UB)
Keywords(s): Technologies
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Energy, Technology Classifications > Healthcare, Campus > University at Buffalo
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