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Patents Generated by NIJ-Sponsored Projects

Date Published
January 3, 2023

Below you can find a list of patents resulting from NIJ-sponsored research.[1]

Each of our research and development grantees are expected to generate scholarly products, including patents as applicable. This list is one way to demonstrate the Institute's contribution to scientific progress in the physical sciences and other disciplines.

Patents from NIJ-Sponsored Research
Patent Year Patent No. Title
(Linked to full description from USTPO)
Topics(s) Award No.
(Linked to award details when available)
2022 11,441,173 Optical instruments and systems for forensic DNA quantitation forensic biology 2008-DN-BX-K009
2022 11,408,850 Aptamer-based sensors for detection of fentanyl opioids seized drugs & toxicology 2019-DU-BX-0024
2022 11,345,965 Materials and methods for multiplex detection of body fluids forensic biology 2017-NE-BX-0001
2022 11,317,078 Method and System for Automatic Exposure Determination for High-Resolution Structured Light 3D Imaging impression & pattern evidence 2016-DN-BX-0189
2022 11,257,199 Systems, methods, and media for detecting manipulations of point cloud data crime scene imaging 2016-IJ-CX-0017
2021 11,199,498 Portable spectrometer for the presumptive identification of substances seized drugs & toxicology 2012-R2-CX-K005
2021 11,069,370 Tampering detection and location identification of digital audio recordings biometrics 2009-DN-BX-K233
2021 11,060,095 Method for isolating cross-reactive aptamer and use thereof seized drugs & toxicology 2016-DN-BX-0167
2021 10,947,587 Single-cell forensic short tandem repeat typing within microfluidic droplets forensic biology 2009-DN-BX-K180
2021 10,907,203 DNA methylation assays for body fluid identification forensic biology 2017-NE-BX-0001
2021 10,907,163 Aptamers that bind to natural and synthetic cannabinoids seized drugs & toxicology 2015-R2-CX-0034
2021 10,907,162 Method for isolating cross-reactive aptamer and use thereof seized drugs & toxicology 2016-DN-BX-0167
2020 10,854,316 Methods and systems for prediction of a DNA profile mixture ratio forensic biology 2014-DN-BX-K029
2020 10,803,561 Systems, methods, and media for hierarchical progressive point cloud rendering crime scene imaging 2016-IJ-CX-0017
2020 10,801,964 Spectroscopic methods for body fluid age determination forensic biology 2011-DN-BX-K551, 2014-DN-BX-K016
2020 10,704,089 DNA methylation assays for body fluid identification forensic biology 2017-NE-BX-0001
2020 10,683,507 Materials and methods for rapid and specific detection of synthetic cathinones seized drugs & toxicology 2015-R2-CX-0034
2020 10,657,413 Restoration of defaced markings using lock-in infrared thermography impression & pattern evidence 2013-R2-CX-K012
2020 10,655,132 Method for isolating cross-reactive aptamer and use thereof seized drugs & toxicology 2016-DN-BX-0167
2020 10,619,218 Materials and methods for detecting source body fluids forensic biology 2015-R2-CX-0012
2020 10,598,577 Photodegradable sample collection system and method forensic biology 2015-DN-BX-K042
2020 10,574,817 Methods of using call for service data in an analytic capacity communications technology 2009-SQ-B9-K010
2020 10,550,395 Materials and methods for rapid and sensitive detection of small-molecule targets seized drugs & toxicology 2013-DN-BX-K032, 2015-R2-CX-0034
2020 10,538,804 Methods for forensic DNA quantitation forensic biology 2008-DN-BX-K009
2019 10,504,614 Systems and methods for determining an unknown characteristic of a sample forensic biology 2011-DN-BX-K558, 2012-DN-BX-K050
2019 10,483,096 Device and method for analysis of biofluids by ion generation using wetted porous material seized drugs & toxicology 2014-R2-CX-K007
2019 10,465,241 High resolution STR analysis using next generation sequencing forensic biology 2013-DN-BX-K010
2019 10,464,065 Nucleic acid purification forensic biology 2007-DN-BX-K184
2019 10,445,565 Crowd analytics via one shot learning video analytics 2013-IJ-CX-K010
2018 10,115,004 Methods and software for hallucinating facial features by prioritizing reconstruction errors biometrics 2013-IJ-CX-K005
2018 10,101,278 Portable spectrometer for the presumptive identification of illicit drugs and substances of abuse seized drugs & toxicology 2012-R2-CX-K005
2018 10,053,740 Materials and methods for detecting source body fluids forensic biology 2015-R2-CX-0012
2018 10,041,866 Reproducible sample preparation method for quantitative stain detection trace evidence 2011-IJ-CX-K055
2018 10,036,738 Paper microfluidic devices for detection of improvised explosives trace evidence 2012-DN-BX-K048
2018 10,001,410 Quantitative elemental profiling in optical emission spectroscopy trace evidence 2012-DN-BX-K027
2018 9,998,729 Method and system for three dimensional imaging and analysis impression & pattern evidence 2013-R2-CX-K005
2018 9,916,685 System and method for depth-recovery of a face in an image biometrics 2013-IJ-CX-K005
2018 9,891,207 Paper microfluidic devices for detection of improvised explosives trace evidence 2012-DN-BX-K048
2018 9,885,147 Reproducible sample preparation method for quantitative stain detection trace evidence 2011-IJ-CX-K055
2018 9,880,995 Variables and method for authorship attribution impression & pattern evidence NA
2017 9,809,794 Materials and methods for achieving differential lysis of mixtures with the aid of alkaline lysis and pressure cycling technology (PCT) forensic biology 2011-NE-BX-K550
2017 9,804,178 Materials and methods for rapid and specific detection of cocaine seized drugs & toxicology 2012-DN-BX-K018
2017 9,773,151 System and methods for contactless biometrics-based identification biometrics 2011-IJ-CX-K055
2017 9,702,006 Materials and methods for detecting vaginal epithelial cells forensic biology 2013-DN-BX-K032
2017 9,550,985 Methods for forensic DNA quantitation forensic biology 2008-DN-BX-K009
2017 9,546,396 Method for DNA double-strand break repair in vitro and applications thereof forensic biology 2007-DN-BX-K146
2016 9,524,393 System and methods for analyzing and modifying passwords digital evidence 2006-DN-BX-K007
2016 9,477,905 Image congealing via efficient feature selection behavior recognition 2009-SQ-B9-K013
2016 9,476,963 Search and rescue method and system communications technology 2003-IJ-CX-K025
2016 9,438,419 Probabilistic password cracking system digital evidence 2006-DN-BX-K007
2016 9,379,449 Reconfigurable antennas utilizing parasitic pixel layers communications technology 2007-IJ-CX-K025, 2009-SQ-B9-K005
2016 9,241,152 System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination biometrics 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2016 9,237,422 Wireless device detection system communications technology 2007-RG-CX-K179, 2011-IJ-CX-K002
2015 9,086,489 Personal and area self-indicating instant radiation alert dosimeter officer safety Awarded by the Technology Support Working Group
2015 9,082,043 Image congealing via efficient feature selection behavior recognition 2009-SQ-B9-K013
2015 9,065,169 High frequency magnetic field antenna communications technology 2001-LT-BX-K010
2015 9,036,160 Device for recording biometric data biometrics 2005-IJ-CX-K071
2015 9,012,208 Nucleic acid purification forensic biology 2007-DN-BX-K184
2015 9,008,452 Global quantitative characterization of patterns using fractal analysis impression & pattern evidence 2003-RC-CX-K001
2015 8,983,208 Pattern matching based on global quantitative characterization of patterns impression & pattern evidence 2003-RC-CX-K001
2015 8,965,136 Pattern detection based on fractal analysis impression & pattern evidence 2003-RC-CX-K001
2015 8,965,038 Steganalysis with neighboring joint density digital evidence 2010-DN-BX-K223
2015 8,947,677 Dual-frequency phase multiplexing (DFPM) and period coded phase measuring (PCPM) pattern strategies in 3-D structured light systems, and lookup table (LUT) based data processing impression & pattern evidence 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2015 8,928,459 Precision location methods and systems communications technology 2003-IJ-CX-K025
2014 8,905,176 Method and apparatus for remotely disabling vehicles directed energy 2005-DE-BX-K029
2014 8,891,838 System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination biometrics 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2014 8,873,580 Method and apparatus for dynamic spectrum access communications technology 2007-IJ-CX-K020
2014 8,872,134 Self indicating radiation alert dosimeter radiation safety Awarded by the Technology Support Working Group
2014 8,871,471 Methods for rapid forensic DNA analysis forensic biology 2006-DN-BX-K011
2014 8,868,907 Device, method, and system for processing communications for secure operation of industrial control system field devices communications technology 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2014 8,823,802 Multi-mode imaging in the thermal infrared for chemical contrast enhancement trace evidence 2007-DN-BX-K199
2014 8,797,221 Reconfigurable antennas utilizing liquid metal elements communications technology 2007-IJ-CX-K025, 2009-SQ-B9-K005
2014 8,774,513 Image congealing via efficient feature selection behavior recognition 2009-SQ-B9-K013
2014 8,771,613 Large volume analyte preconcentrator trace evidence 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2014 8,768,100 Optimal gradient pursuit for image alignment biometrics 2007-DE-BX-K191
2014 8,761,438 Systems and methods for object imaging surveillance 2007-DE-BX-K001
2014 8,760,510 Apparatus and methods for three-dimensional imaging using a static light screen biometrics 2006-IJ-CX-K041
2014 8,707,180 System for cyber investigation and data management digital evidence 2007-DN-BX-K186
2014 8,706,426 Systems and methods for identifying classes of substances trace evidence 2008-DN-BX-K069
2014 8,699,430 Method and apparatus for dynamic spectrum access communications technology 2007-IJ-CX-K020
2014 8,668,873 Method and apparatus for extraction, detection, and characterization of vapors from explosives, taggants in explosives, controlled substances, and biohazards trace evidence 2006-DN-BX-K027
2014 8,644,565 System and method for non-cooperative iris image acquisition biometrics 2007-DE-BX-K182
2013 8,586,362 Method for DNA double-strand break repair in vitro and applications thereof forensic biology 2007-DN-BX-K146
2013 8,569,691 Preconcentrator for analysis instruments trace evidence 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2013 8,509,501 System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination (A method for a processing device to determine a two dimensional (2D) handprint image from a three dimensional (3D) data of the handprint) biometrics 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2013 8,498,454 Optimal subspaces for face recognition biometrics 2007-DE-BX-K191
2013 8,478,077 Optimal gradient pursuit for image alignment biometrics 2007-DE-BX-K191
2013 8,402,267 Security enhanced network device and method for secure operation of same communications technology 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2013 8,387,735 Method and apparatus for remotely disabling vehicles directed energy 2005-DE-BX-K029
2013 8,381,426 System and method for weapon discharge inhibition firearm safety 2004-IJ-CX-0096
2013 8,363,907 System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination (A method for a processing device to determine a two dimensional (2D) rolled equivalent handprint image from a three dimensional (3D) model of the handprint) biometrics 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2012 8,320,617 System, method and program product for camera-based discovery of social networks biometrics 2007-RG-CX-K015
2012 8,272,343 Fingerprint goggles impression & pattern evidence 2007-DN-BX-K242
2012 8,260,279 System, method and apparatus for providing communications that conform to a cellular communication standard and a non-cellular communication standard communications technology 2006-IJ-CX-K043
2012 8,224,064 System and method for 3D imaging using structured light illumination (A three dimensional (3D) imaging system using a structured light illumination (SLI) technique) biometrics 2004-IJ-CX-K055
2012 8,178,045 Interchangeable preconcentrator connector assembly trace evidence Not Available
2012 8,155,399 Generic face alignment via boosting biometrics 2005-IJ-CX-K060
2012 8,115,182 Personal and area self-indicating radiation alert dosimeter radiation safety Awarded by the Technology Support Working Group
2012 8,094,610 Dynamic cellular cognitive system communications technology 2005-IJ-CX-K017
2011 8,064,712 System and method for reconstructing restored facial images from video biometrics 2005-IJ-CX-K060
2011 8,063,359 Systems and methods for identifying substances contained in a material trace evidence FA8750-04-C-0043, awarded by the Air Force Research Lab
2011 7,989,781 Detector for a UV false positive of radiation sensitive devices radiation safety Awarded by the Technology Support Working Group
2011 7,886,049 Extensible software tool for investigating peer-to-peer usage on a target device digital evidence 2006-DN-BX-K013
2011 7,885,455 Method of combining images of multiple resolutions to produce an enhanced active appearance model biometrics Not Available
2011 7,884,689 MEMS fabrication on a laminated substrate micro-mechanics manufacturing 2009-SQ-B9-K005
2010 7,735,149 Microclimate regulating garment and composite structure law enforcement technology Not Available
2009 7,580,551 Method and apparatus for analyzing and/or comparing handwritten and/or biometric samples biometrics 1999-IJ-CX-K010
2009 7,573,048 Tamper resistant self indicating instant alert radiation dosimeter radiation safety Awarded by the Technology Support Working Group
2008 7,469,152 Method and apparatus for an adaptive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) wireless communications systems communications technology 2009-SQ-B9-K005
2008 7,443,965 Integrated voice and data interoperability platform communications technology 2001-RB-CX-K001
2008 7,319,639 Acoustic concealed item detector surveillance Awarded by the Air Force Research Lab
2007 7,292,189 Methods and apparatus for high resolution positioning surveillance 2003-IJ-CX-K025
2007 7,278,327 Film based position and pressure sensor firearm safety 2004-IJ-CX-0096
2007 7,212,949 Automated system and method for tool mark analysis impression & pattern evidence 1997-LB-VX-0008
2006 7,105,643 Monoclonal antibodies specific for crack cocaine metabolites, a cell line producing the same, and crack cocaine conjugates seized drugs & toxicology Not Available
2006 7,046,169 System and method of vehicle surveillance surveillance 2002-LT-BX-K006
2006 6,996,408 Mobile messaging global directory communications technology 2001-RB-CX-K001
2004 6,785,634 Computerized system and methods of ballistic analysis for gun identifiability and bullet-to-gun classifications impression & pattern evidence 1997-LB-VX-0008
2004 6,764,822 DNA typing by mass spectrometry with polymorphic DNA repeat markers forensic biology 1997-LB-VX-0003, 1997-LB-VX-0003
2003 6,505,140 Computerized system and method for bullet ballistic analysis impression & pattern evidence 1997-LB-VX-0008
2000 6,090,558 DNA typing by mass spectrometry with polymorphic DNA repeat markers forensic biology 1997-LB-VX-0003, 1997-LB-VX-0003
1977 4,052,559 Noise filtering device communications technology Award made by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration, predecessor of the National Institute of Justice
2022 11,513,812 Targeted data extraction system and method digital evidence  
2016 9,412,573 Method and apparatus for extraction, detection, and characterization of vapors from explosives, taggants in explosives, controlled substances, and biohazards trace evidence  

Date Published: January 3, 2023