Invisible science, cadaver dogs, brain imaging, quiet lasers, entrepreneurship: see the patents at DOepatent news

In 2011, over 800 patents were issued as a result of research funded by the United States Department of Energy (DOE). That's an average of 2 or 3 patents a day for 2011, an impressive total for the year. Read about a variety of patents through the DOepatents news. DOE patent activity demonstrates a considerable contribution to scientific progress in the physical sciences and other disciplines.