TITLE	DESCRIPTION	PATENT NO./APP. NO. (IN ORDER)	INVENTOR(S) & PHONE NUMBER	ORGANIZATION #1	ORGANIZATION #2	DATE OF PATENT	CONTRACT/GRANT NUMBER	LICENSED?	STATUS	FOLLOW-UP DATE
Method and Systems for Detecting and Locating Damage in a Wire	Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and locating wire damage on a wire.	7,076,374	Daniel N. Rogovin	The Boeing Company		7/11/2006	DTFA-03-C-00014
Methods and Systems for Testing Wire Insulation	Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide for identifying and locating wire damage on a wire.	7,027,937	Daniel N. Rogovin	The Boeing Company		4/11/2006	DTFA-03-C-00014
Method and System for Determining the Position of a Short Circuit in a Branched Wiring System	Methods, systems, and articles of manufacture consistent with the present invention provide for determining the location of a short circuit in a branched wiring system.	7,024,320	Daniel N. Rogovin	The Boeing Company		4/4/2006	DTFA-03-C-00014
Aerial Sampler System	A device for transfer of a pressure from a pressure prevailing in a first medium onto a second medium.	6,997,050	Rex J. Flemming	University Corporation for Atmospheric Research		2/14/2006	DTFA01-97-C-00006
Non-Intrusive X-ray Inspection Apparatus with Stair-Step Configuration of X-ray Detector Modules	In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for mounting a plurality of detector modules to a rotatable gantry structure for an x-ray detection machine.	6,975,699	David E. Kresse	InVision Technologies, Inc.		12/13/2005	Certain aspects of this invention were developed with support from the FAA.
Dynamic Wake Prediction and Visualization with Uncertainty Analysis	A dynamic wake avoidance system utilizes aircraft and atmospheric parameters readily available in flight to model and predict airborne wake vortices in real time.	6,963,291 B2	Wendy L. Holforty and J. David Powell (650)723-0651	Stanford University		11/8/2005	95-G-005
Surface Mounted and Scanning Spatially Periodic Eddy-Current Sensor Arrays	Inductive sensors measure the near surface properties of conducting and magnetic material.	6,952,095	Neil J. Goldfine, et al	JENTEK Sensors, Inc.		10/4/2005	DTRS57-96-C-00108 (DOT) with FAA funding; N00421-97-C1120
Penetration and Fire Resistant Fabric Materials and Structures	A ballistic and/or fire barrier for protecting objects in an interior of a vehicle due to projectile penetration and/or fire includes one or more layers of high strength fabric positioned towards an outer shell of the vehicle.	6,951,162	Donald A. Shockey, et al	SRI International		10/4/2005	95-G-010
Well-defined Nanosized Building Blocks for Organic/Inorganic Nanocomposites	Pertains to functionalize, discrete silsesquiozanes which are useful, inter alia, for preparing organic and inorganic nanocomposites, to methods of their preparation and their use.	6,927,301	Richard M. Laine, Ryo Tamaki, Jiwon Choi	The Regents of The University of Michigan		8/9/2005	95-G-026
X-ray Technique-Based Nonintrusive Inspection Apparatus Having an Adjustable Collimator Assembly	An x-ray-based nonintrusive inspection apparatus has a collimator shield.	6,891,919	David E. Kresse and Andrew J. Banchieri	InVision Technologies, Inc.		5/10/2005	Certain aspects of this invention were developed with support from the FAA.
Multipath and Tracking Error Reduction Method for Spread-Spectrum Receivers	Method that can be used to reduce the effects of all types of tracking error sources, such as signal transmission failure or code noise	6,868,110 B2	Robert Eric Phelts and Per K. Enge (650)723-0651	Stanford University		3/15/2005	95-G-005	no	Fee Window opens 3/17/2008
X-ray Technique-Based Nonintrusive Inspection Apparatus	Is used for transporting closed containers, and a rotating CT scanner subsystem which is used for scanning the container on the conveyor belt.	6,859,518	David E. Kresse and Andrew J. Banchieri	InVision Technologies, Inc.		2/22/2005	Certain aspects of this invention were developed with support from the FAA.
Hot Plate Precipitation Measuring System	A precipitation measuring system comprising a top thermal plate positioned to maximize exposure to falling precipitation.	6,751,571	John Hallett and Roy Martin Rasmussen	University Corporation for Atmospheric Research	The Board of Regents of the University & Community College System of Nevada	6/15/2004	DTFA01-98-C-00031
Coded Aperture Imaging	Improved systems & methods for coded aperture imaging of radiation-emitting sources.	6,737,652	Richard C. Lanza, et al (617)253-6966	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		5/18/2004	93-G053 and DAAD07-98-C-0117
Hot Plate Precipitation Measuring System	A precipitation measuring system comprising a top thermal plate positioned to maximize exposure to falling precipitation and includes at least on ridge circumscribing the top surface for capturing precipitation.	6,714,869	John Hallett and Roy Martin Rasmussen	University Corporation for Atmospheric Research	The Board of Regents of the University & Community College System of Nevada	3/30/2004	DTFA01-98-C-00031
Hot Plate Precipitation Measuring System	A precipitation measuring system comprising a top thermal plate positioned to maximize exposure to falling precipitation and includes at least on ridge circumscribing the top surface for capturing precipitation.	6,711,521	John Hallett and Roy Martin Rasmussen	University Corporation for Atmospheric Research	The Board of Regents of the University & Community College System of Nevada	3/23/2004	DTFA01-98-C-00031
Hot Plate Precipitation Measuring System	A precipitation measuring system comprising a top thermal plate positioned to maximize exposure to falling precipitation and includes at least on ridge circumscribing the top surface for capturing precipitation.	6,708,133	John Hallett and Roy Martin Rasmussen	University Corporation for Atmospheric Research	The Board of Regents of the University & Community College System of Nevada	3/16/2004	DTFA01-98-C-00031
Fast Neutron Resonance Radiography for Elemental Mapping	Methods and apparatus involving neutron resonance radiography are used to map the elemental composition of an object.	6,693,281	Gongyin Chen and Richard C. Lanza	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		2/17/2004	DAAD07-98-C-0117 and 93-G-053
Hot Plate Precipitation Measuring System	A precipitation measuring system comprising a top thermal plate positioned to maximize exposure to falling precipitation and includes at least on ridge circumscribing the top surface for capturing precipitation.	6,675,100	John Hallett and Roy Martin Rasmussen	University Corporation for Atmospheric Research	The Board of Regents of the University & Community College System of Nevada	1/6/2004	DTFA01-98-C-00031
Material Condition Assessment with Spatially Periodic Field Sensors	Inductive sensors measure the near surface properties of conducting and magnetic material.	6,657,429	Neil J. Goldfine, et al	JENTEK Sensors, Inc.		12/2/2003	DTRS57-96-C-00108 (DOT) with FAA funding; N00421-97-C1120
Penetration Resistant Fabric Structures and Materials	A ballistic barrier for protecting an aircraft from damage due to projectile penetration, the aircraft having a fuselage including an outer skin, an inner panel and a structure.	6,612,217	Donald A. Shockey, et al	SRI International		9/2/2003	95-G-010
X-ray Compton Scattering Density Measurement at a Point Within an Object	A non-rotating method for non-intrusively determining the density of a point embedded within an object, without necessarily obtaining a full image for the entire object.	6,563,906	Esam Hussein and Balza Achmad	University of New Brunswick		5/13/2003	97-G-029
Non-Rotating X-ray System for Three-Dimensional, Three-Parameter Imaging	The system for inspecting an object comprises a structure having a first, second and third orthogonal axes, and a source of x-ray pencil beam mounted thereto along the first axis.	6,556,653	Esam Hussein and Balza Achmad	University of New Brunswick		4/29/2003	97-G-029
Hot Plate Precipitation Measuring System	A precipitation measuring system comprising a top thermal plate positioned to maximize exposure to falling precipitation and includes at least on ridge circumscribing the top surface for capturing precipitation.	6,546,353	John Hallett and Roy Martin Rasmussen	University Corporation for Atmospheric Research	The Board of Regents of the University & Community College System of Nevada	4/8/2003	DTFA01-98-C-00031
Method of Detecting Widespread Fatigue and Cracks in a Metal Structure	An apparatus and a method of detecting wide spread fatigue damage (WFD) on aircraft using the absolute conductivity of the metal.	6,420,867	Neil J. Goldfine, et al	JENTEK Sensors, Inc.		7/16/2002	DTRS57-96-C-00108 (DOT) with FAA funding; N00421-97-C1120
Polyphosphazene Polymers	Compositions of polyphosphazene-containing polymers and methods of preparation thereof are provided.	6,392,008	Harry Allcock, et al	The Penn State Research Foundation		5/21/2002	99-G-0013
Method for Determining Storm Predictability	A method and apparatus for determining the predictability of an element in a weather radar image.	6,340,946	Marilyn Wolfson, et al	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		1/22/2002	DTFA01-91-Z-02036
Phosphinimine Modification of Organic Polymers and Silicones	Methods have been developed to produce phosphazene modified organic or siloxane polymers.	6,339,166	Harry Allcock, et al	The Penn State Research Foundation		1/15/2002	99-G-0013
Non-Destructive Inspections and the Display of Inspection Results	A non-destructive inspection system makes use of a template that is put on a structure to be inspected to provide an image-based display of inspection results.	6,327,921	David K. Hsu, et al	Iowa State University		12/11/2001	DTFA03-98-F-IA016 (Delivery Order)
Mobile X-ray Inspection System for Large Objects	A device for inspecting a cargo container such as a motor vehicle or freight pallet, with penetrating radiation.	6,292,533	Roderick Swift and Andrew Tybinkowski	American Science & Engineering, Inc.		9/18/2001	N39998-97-C-5209  & 93-G-003
Mobile X-ray Inspection System for Large Objects	A device for inspecting a cargo container such as a motor vehicle or freight pallet, with penetrating radiation.	6,252,929	Roderick Swift and Andrew Tybinkowski	American Science & Engineering, Inc.		6/26/2001	N39998-97-C-5209  & 93-G-003
Adaptive Dwell Timing for Radar Tracking	In an air traffic control radar system, a processor is described for correlating primary target data received from a target with a target report and a target track, wherein the processor has a search acquisition time that is adapted to the distance of the target from the radar site.	6,211,810	Vincent E. Schirf	Raytheon Company		4/3/2001	DTFA01-96-D-03008
Coded Aperture Imaging	Provides coded aperture imaging apparatus and methods for the detection and imaging of radiation which results from nuclear interrogation of a target object.	6,205,195	Richard C. Lanza	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		3/20/2001	93-G-053
Pulsed Eddy Current Inspections and the Calibration and Display of Inspection Results	A pulsed eddy current (PEC) instrument acquires PEC pulse responses from different locations on a structure being inspected.	6,037,768	John Moulder, et al	Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.		3/14/2000	F49620-93-1-0439DEF and 95-G-025 and 95-G-032
Sheet and Tube Polymers with Pendant Siloxane Groups	Polysiloxane sheet or tube polymers having pendant siloxane groups are prepared by contacting sheet or tube silicates with halogen endblocked halosiloxanes represented by a formula.	6,013,740	Gary Burns, et al	Dow Corning Corporation	Virginia Institute and State University	1/11/2000	95-G-05
Silicone Resin Composites for Fire Resistance Applications and Method for Fabricating Same	A polymer matrix composite comprises a matrix of a cured methylsilsesquioxane resin and a reinforcing material.	5,972,512	Ronald Boisvert, et al	Dow Corning Corporation		10/26/1999	95-G-05 1
Blends of Polyurethane and Polyphosphazene and Their Use as Flame-Retardant Foamed Compositions	Flame-retardant polymer blends of a polyurethane polymer or prepolymer and a poly (organophosphazene) are disclosed.	5,965,627	Harry Allcock, et al	The Penn State Research Foundation		10/12/1999	References 42436741B, but also FAA funding
Method and Apparatus for Tracking of Organized Storms	A method and apparatus for tracking of organized storms using weather radar images.	5,959,567	Marilyn Wolfson, et al	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		9/28/1999	DTFA01-91-Z-02036
Coded Aperture Imaging	Provides coded aperture imaging apparatus and methods for the detection and imaging of radiation which results from nuclear interrogation of a target object.	5,930,314	Richard C. Lanza	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		7/27/1999	93-G-053
Reference Carrier Phase Prediction for Kinematic GPS	A differential carrier phase GPS navigational device comprises an integer estimator >32! adapted to estimate an integer that resolves an integer cycle ambiguity, a reference phase predictor >30! adapted to predict a present reference phase value from reference phase information received by a data link receiver >22!, and a position calculator >28! for computing a present vehicle position from the estimated integer, the predicted present reference phase value, and GPS signals received at a vehicle GPS receiver >20!	5,903,236	David G. Lawrence	The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University		5/11/1999	References NAS8-36125, but also FAA funding
Finger Controlled Inspection Apparatus	An exemplary inspection apparatus for inspecting an article comprises a flexible sensor for sensing a characteristic of the article, which sensor conforms to a surface of the article, a finger cover which fits over a finger of a user, and an attachment device for removably attaching the sensor to the finger cover.	5,895,871	Thadd Patton, et al	General Electric Company		4/20/1999	FAA93-G-08-029
Method and Apparatus for a  Directional Neutron Detector Which Discriminates Neutrons From Gamma Rays	Apparatus and method for discriminating against neutrons coming from directions other than a preferred direction and discriminating against gamma rays.	5,880,469	Thomas Gill Miller	Tensor Technology, Inc.		3/9/1999	94-G-033
Debriefing Systems and Methods for Retrieving and Presenting Multiple Datastreams with Time Indication Marks in Time Synchronism	Event debriefing systems and methods are provided for recording a plurality of datastreams related to an event.	5,826,206	Louis G. Nemeth	Training Innovations Group, LLC		10/20/1998	93-G-043
Hand-Holdable Eddy-Current Probe	An eddy current probe which can be moved by hand to a surface to be tested.	5,801,532	Thadd Patton, et al	General Electric Company		9/1/1998	93-G-029
Mobile X-ray Inspection System for Large Objects	A device for inspecting a cargo container such as a motor vehicle or freight pallet, with penetrating radiation.	5,764,683	Roderick Swift and Andrew Tybinkowski	American Science & Engineering, Inc.		6/9/1998	N39998-97-C-5209  & 93-G-003
Vapor and Particle Sampling	A sampling apparatus collects sample air from a subject such as a person. The apparatus includes a bypass that divides the sample air stream into a bypass portion and a collector portion.	5,760,314	Edward E.A. Bromberg, et al	Thermedics Detection Inc.		6/2/1998	DTFA-03-87-C-00003
Vapor and Particle Sampling	In a contact-type vapor and particle sampling apparatus for collecting vapor or particles from a moving subject, a wand having a plurality of sampling holes is oriented so that the holes extend in the direction of movement of the subject.	5,753,832	Edward E.A. Bromberg, et al	Thermedics Detection Inc.		5/19/1998	DTFA-03-87-C-00003
Multipath Calibration in GPS Pseudorange Measurements	Novel techniques are disclosed for eliminating multipath errors, including mean bias errors, in pseudorange measurements made by conventional global positioning system receivers.	5,726,659	Changdon Kee	Stanford University		3/10/1998	93-G-004 & NAS8-36125
Wide Area Differential GPS Reference System and Method	A GPS reference system and corresponding method utilizing a network of reference stations and a master station.	5,621,646	Per K. Enge, et al	Stanford University		4/15/1997	93-G-004
Apparatus for Acoustically Inspecting a Workpiece	An apparatus for acoustically inspecting a workpiece has a tubular member with a membrane sealing an end of the tube to form a first chamber.	5,469,744	Thadd Patton, et al	Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.		11/28/1996	References W-7405-ENG-82, but with FAA funding
Robot with Cruciform Geometry	A movable robot for performing tasks upon and traversing a work surface.	5,429,009	Court L. Wolfe, et al	Carnegie Mellon University		7/4/1995	93-G-013 & G319014
Storage and Transmission of Compressed Weather Maps and the Like	Representing weather data with elliptical or polygonal representations for transmission or reception.	5,363,107	Jeffrey L. Gertz, et al	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		11/8/1994	DTFA01-89-Z-02033 & DTFA01-93-Z-02012
GPS Precision Approach and Landing System for Aircraft	Employs a fixed ground facility and a single satellite navigation receiver on board the aircraft.	5,311,194	Alison K. Brown	NAVSYS Corporation		5/10/1994	DTRS-57-91-C-00130 (DOT) with FAA funding; and DAAH01-92-C-R010
Method for Distributed Data Association and Multi-Target Tracking	A technique is disclosed for multiple sensor tracking which distributes data association and filtering processing among multiple processing entities but coordinates the track estimates such that track states and covariances represent the equivalent of a centralized estimate.	5,138,321	Jonathan B. Hammer	International Business Machines Corporation		8/11/1992	DTFA01-88-C-00042
Apparatus and Method for Detecting Contraband Using Fast Neutron Activation	An apparatus and method non-invasively interrogates an object to detect contraband.	5,098,640	Tsahi Gozani, et al	Science Applications International Corporation		3/24/1992	one or more FAA contracts - no numbers listed
Multi-Sensor Explosive Detection System	A nuclear detection system and method efficiently detects explosives in checked airline baggage or other parcels with a high probability of detection (PD) and a low probability of false alarms (PFA).	5,078,952	Tsahi Gozani, et al	Science Applications International Corporation		1/7/1992	one or more gov't contracts including DTFA03-85-C-00053
Winds Aloft Estimation Through Radar Observation of Aircraft	A method and a system for determining the wind velocity vector in a region in which a turn is being executed by an aircraft using a positional detection system to obtain aircraft positional data during the turn, calculating the ground speed vector of the aircraft at a plurality of points during the turn and determining the wind vector that best fits the ground speed vector data.	5,051,750	Walter M. Hollister	Massachusetts Institute of Technology		9/24/1991	DTFA01-87-Z-02024
Counterbalance Mechanism	A counterbalance mechanism for negating the force of gravity when moving a display cabinet shelf up or down.	4,953,256	Gordon O. Salmela & Michael L. Pizzarella	Raytheon Company		9/4/1990	DTFA01-84-C-0039
High Accuracy Coordinate Conversion Method for Air Traffic Control Applications	A computer method is disclosed for accurately transforming multiple radar observations of aircraft into a common coordinate system for air traffic control applications.	4,899,161	Wilfred W. Morin, Jr. & Barry Wasser	International Business Machines Corporation		2/6/1990	DTFA01-84-C-00039
Safety Brake Mechanism	An acceleration-sensitive safety brake having two semi-cylindrical flyweights in a single plane, connected near the geometric center of their semi-circular cross-section to eccentric pivot pins protruding from a rotating hub for limiting the acceleration of an apparatus.	4,842,105	Gordon O. Salmela	Raytheon Company		6/27/1989	DTFA01-84-C-0039
Automatic Oxygen Measuring System	An automatic oxygen absorption measuring system has a controllable source of pressurized oxygen, a controllable venting device, and a device for indicating incremental gas volume changes connected through a controlled gas reservoir to an oxygen circulating testing section where oxygen is passed through a liquid sample at a fixed temperature.	4,758,408	Arthur A. Krawetz and Theodore Tovrog	The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air		7/19/1988	The invention described herein may be manufactured and used by or for the Government for governmental purposes without the payment of any royalty thereon.