Air-core, Bragg, photonic-crystal and metamaterial-based channels for long-distance solar-light transport. 

Collector + concentrator + optical storage/release + transmitter / receiver + de-concentrator + reflector, with bidirectional

Multiple nodes, branches, terminals, switches, coupling, splicing and load balancing for geographically distributed optical-energy delivery. 

A commercial model for supplying transported natural solar illumination to buildings, infrastructure, industry and remote locations. 

Transport collected or stored light through optical channels to remote spaces, tunnels, underground facilities and buildings. Extend the patent’s optical distribution architecture into modular light-routing networks.

Develop replaceable optical storage cartridges using engineered transparent materials, multilayer coatings and optical coupling structures. Investigate alternative geometries and materials to improve retention and reduce leakage.

Integrate roof or façade collectors with optical distribution channels and room-level light outlets. Develop systems for delivering daylight to interior zones and investigate stored-light delivery after sunset.

Develop spectral-management and controlled-light-delivery modules for greenhouse cultivation. Investigate whether daylight can be collected, routed and delivered at crop-relevant wavelengths and times.

Combine the patent’s tracking concept with irradiance sensing, adaptive orientation and predictive control. Optimize collection based on solar position, shading, optical alignment and weather.

Develop specialized optical coatings, photonic structures and coupling elements to control reflection, transmission, wavelength and leakage. This is a materials-engineering program.

Optimize grid geometry, current collectors, corrosion-resistant coatings and active-material utilization to reduce grid mass and improve current distribution.

Target markets: Automotive SLI, industrial batteries, UPS and telecom backup.

Adapt selected grid-design principles to current collectors, including optimized conductive pathways, engineered interfaces and lightweight electrode structures.

Target markets: EV, storage and battery cell manufacturers. 

Develop Koch-fractal-inspired and other high-perimeter collector geometries to increase conductive interface area within a constrained footprint, subject to electrical, mechanical and manufacturing optimization.

Target markets: Advanced electrodes, conductive networks and custom battery architectures.

Develop manufacturing processes for engineered collectors and integrated conductive structures using stamping, extrusion, coating, moulding or compatible additive manufacturing methods.

Target markets: Battery OEMs, electrode producers, manufacturing equipment suppliers and contractors.

Develop engineered current collectors and electrode interfaces for solid-state batteries, focusing on improved electrical contact, reduced interfacial resistance, lightweight structures and uniform current distribution. Patent-inspired geometric optimization could support integration with solid electrolytes and advanced electrode materials, subject to electrochemical and mechanical validation.

Develop a computationally optimized electrode and current-collection platform for emerging battery chemistries, including sodium-ion and lithium-metal batteries. Integrate fractal-inspired conductive geometries with multiscale electrochemical, thermal and structural simulations to investigate current uniformity, material utilization, weight reduction and degradation pathways.

Miniaturized CMUT arrays for diagnostic imaging, portable ultrasound, and point-of-care devices. Material and cell architecture optimization could improve acoustic sensitivity, array integration, and imaging performance.

CMUT-based therapeutic transducer concepts for focused energy delivery, tissue ablation research, and ultrasound-assisted therapy. High-output operation would require validation of acoustic pressure, thermal behavior, and device safety.

Compact ultrasonic arrays for weld inspection, composite delamination detection, corrosion assessment, and structural integrity monitoring. Tailored CMUT cells could support integrated, high-density inspection arrays.

CMUT sensor modules for process instrumentation, fluid-flow measurement, pressure sensing, and Doppler velocity measurement. The patent explicitly identifies these sensing applications.

Transferable cell designs, material-selection rules, and fabrication process concepts for semiconductor manufacturers developing compact CMUT arrays with integrated electronics. For, MEMS foundries, semiconductor IP companies, sensor-chip manufacturers.

Compact ultrasonic sensing modules for proximity detection, robotic obstacle avoidance, automated handling, and vehicle sensing. Product development would require validation under vibration, temperature, humidity, and contamination exposure. For,  Tier-1 suppliers, robotics OEMs.

Miniaturized ultrasonic sensing arrays for fingerprint recognition and contact-sensitive interfaces. The patent identifies fingerprint sensing as an intended application; specific implementations would need integration and performance testing. For Consumer Electronics.

CMUT receiver arrays for photoacoustic research, hybrid optical-ultrasonic imaging, and multimodal sensing platforms. Potential value lies in miniaturized integration and adapting the cell architecture to application-specific bandwidth and sensitivity requirements. 

CMUT arrays for diagnostic ultrasound, high-frequency imaging, and miniaturized ultrasound probes. Engineered capacitive interfaces could improve electromechanical coupling and sensitivity, subject to device-level validation.

Miniaturized acceleration sensors for vibration monitoring, predictive maintenance, automotive safety systems, and precision instrumentation. The patent discusses capacitive accelerometer configurations and performance improvements.

Capacitive gyroscope architectures for angular-rate sensing in robotics, inertial navigation, drones, and stabilization systems. The disclosed concept incorporates engineered interface elements into comb-sense and comb-drive structures.

Capacitive sensors for pressure measurement, tactile interfaces, wearable devices, and fluid-system monitoring. Deformable dielectric layers offer a design route for tailoring mechanical compliance and electrical response.

CMUT-based ultrasonic modules for distance measurement, non-destructive testing, acoustic inspection, and process monitoring. Potential benefits include compact arrays and improved transducer response.

Microactuators for optical switching, micromirrors, micropositioning, and precision motion systems. Geometry and material-layer optimization could help increase electrostatic force or displacement and reduce drive-voltage requirements in suitable designs.

Capacitive acoustic sensors for compact microphones, acoustic monitoring, and sound-sensitive electronics. Engineered interface structures and compliant dielectric materials could support sensitivity and form-factor optimization.

Design concepts to MEMS foundries, sensor OEMs, and semiconductor developers for integration into existing or new device families. Fabrication routes including microfabrication, etching, deposition, and micro-injection molding.