GFP Expression Marker System

GFP Expression Marker System used green fluorescent protein, or GFP, as a visible marker in living cells. It enabled users to link GFP to a regulatory DNA element or to a protein of interest, then detect fluorescence under near-UV or blue light to monitor gene expression, select expressing cells, or localize proteins without exogenously added substrates or cofactors.

Algal Bloom Early Detection System

Patented system that detects harmful algal bloom cells early by combining non-contact Raman “fingerprints” with light field and darkfield microscopy for faster, more confident identification.

CPICS Submersible Microscope

CPICS is a submersible microscope that captures sharp, high-resolution images of plankton and suspended particles directly in the water. It uses darkfield lighting so the camera mainly sees light scattered by the organism or particle, which makes fine features stand out. The imaging space is open and flow-through, so fragile targets can pass through naturally and stay intact. The system can also sort and label images automatically using image-quality checks, in-focus detection, and trained categories.

Submersible Interferometric Sensor

This technology reads an interferometer signal using a standard spectrometer. It calculates absolute optical path length difference with very high precision, even when the spectrometer samples are not spaced in the usual “quadrature” way. It has a resolution from 1/1,000 to 1/100,000 of a wavelength, which supports high-precision sensing of parameters like refractive index, which can be used for salinity and density.

Beacon Deployment for Underwater Vehicles

Beacon Deployment for Underwater Vehicles is a payload release system for underwater vehicles and other platforms. It holds each payload by suction (vacuum), then releases it by letting water enter a chamber, and it supports passive weight compensation while a leg assembly helps the payload stand in a functional position.