The following Status Report was recently released by the Johnson Space Center of NASA regarding U.S. Patent #7,094,045, “Microencapsulation system and method”. NASA is granting an exclusive license for NuVue Therapeutic to practice the invention described in this patent.
[Federal Register: August 17, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 157)] [Notices] [Page 41455] From the Federal Register [...]
A request for proposal has been issued by an international food company seeking a partner to develop an encapsulated method of releasing scents from food and beverage packaging. From InnoCentive:
“The Seeker, a multi-national food and beverage leader, is looking for partners or supplies that may be able to provide a new method of controlling [...]
From the San Antonio news briefs:
“UIW to collaborate on vaccine development
Texas A&M University Health Science Center’s Center for Microencapsulation and Drug Delivery is hosting three students and a science educator from the University of the Incarnate Word. These individuals are trainees, supported with National Institutes of Health American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds for vaccine [...]
Materiology is a beautifully illustrated reference book of over 500 materials and their manufacturing processes aimed at architects, designers, and other creative and production-oriented types. Microencapsulation is given a brief treatment in this book, discussing its use in incorporating substances such as anti-microbials and pharmaceuticals into polymers and textiles. A great addition to [...]