Background
Current incubators are large, heavy and expensive. Storage of any more than a few of these units is not practical due to space restrictions. In addition, the current incubators are difficult to transport from one location to another (requiring a truck with a lift gate) in the event of a natural or manmade disaster.
Technology
Dr. Craig Lehmann, Professor at Stony Brook University invented the Rainbow Infant Incubator which is light weight (under 25 pounds), foldable to less than 1/10th its original size, possesses a carry handle, and is easily assembled in minutes. It can be used in underdeveloped countries where shipping of the current type of unit is not practical. Large quantities of these infant incubators can be stored, requiring minimal space, and will be available when called upon, easily moved and intuitive lyobvious to assemble and use.
Advantages
Light weight Easily transportable Quick and easy assembly
Application
A portable, light weight infant incubator
Inventors
Craig Lehmann, Dean/Professor, School of Health Tech and Management
John Brittelli, Clinical Associate Professor, SHTM
Michael Gouzman, University Instructional specialist, CEAS
Licensing Potential
We seek to develop and commercialize, by an exclusive or non-exclusive license agreement and/or sponsored research, with a company active in the area
Licensing Status
Available for License
Licensing Contact
Valery Matthys, Licensing Associate, Intellectual Property Partners, valery.matthys@stonybrook.edu,
Patent Status
PCT Publication No. WO 2014-159951
Prototype developed and available for testing.
Tech Id
8516