https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 14:09:49 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/usf-patent-ranking.aspxThe University of South Florida continues to stand with the world’s top universities in producing new U.S. utility patents, according to a new ranking released today by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.External ArticleWed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 New global patent ranking places USF among world’s top institutionsThe University of South Florida continues to stand with the world’s top universities in producing new U.S. utility patents, according to a new ranking released today by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association.Patent wallhttps://www.usf.edu/research-innovation/news/2022/usf-patent-ranking.aspxUniversity NewsPatents,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/commercialization-of-usf-invented-sanitation-system-set-to-begin.aspxThe latest version of the USF-invented NEWgenerator is on its way to South Africa to begin the process of entering mass production. The solar-powered machine generates nutrients, energy and water by safely recovering them from human wastewater – a technology built to address global sanitation concerns.Rocky D. BullWed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Commercialization of USF-invented sanitation system set to beginThe latest version of the USF-invented NEWgenerator is on its way to South Africa to begin the process of entering mass production. The solar-powered machine generates nutrients, energy and water by safely recovering them from human wastewater – a technology built to address global sanitation concerns.NEWgenerator on a forklift at USFhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2021/commercialization-of-usf-invented-sanitation-system-set-to-begin.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Daniel Yeh,MyUSF,Patentshttps://www.usf.edu/engineering/news-room/patents-for-humanity.aspxCreated by a team of USF engineers led by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Daniel Yeh, human wastewater converter NEWgenerator will be recognized as a winner of the 2020 Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.External ArticleFri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 A Patent for HumanityCreated by a team of USF engineers led by Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Daniel Yeh, human wastewater converter NEWgenerator will be recognized as a winner of the 2020 Patents for Humanity award by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Creating a closed-loop system where water is scarce, the NEWgenerator can treat wastewater from portable toilets and recycle clean water back for toilet flushing, thereby enabling a more hygienic and convenient flush toilet experience for users. Previously, waste could only be stored in a tank or pit latrine. https://www.usf.edu/engineering/news-room/patents-for-humanity.aspxResearch and InnovationCollege of Engineering,Daniel Yeh,Patentshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2020/usf-ranks-among-academic-world-leaders-in-us-patent-production.aspxFor eighth consecutive year, USF is in the Top 20 of innovative global institutions; Top 10 of U.S. public university patent producers.Rocky D. BullTue, 02 Jun 2020 00:00:00 USF ranks among academic world leaders in U.S. patent productionFor eighth consecutive year, USF is in the Top 20 of innovative global institutions; Top 10 of U.S. public university patent producers.A graphic with text stating "ranked in the top 10 american public universities for U.S. patents"https://www.usf.edu/news/2020/usf-ranks-among-academic-world-leaders-in-us-patent-production.aspxResearch and InnovationIntellectual Property Owners Association,National Academy of Inventors,Patentshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/new-global-university-patent-rankings-again-places-usf-in-worlds-top-institutions.aspxUSF ranks in the Top 10 of American public universities, Top 20 of world universities in securing new U.S. utility patents.Rocky D. BullTue, 04 Jun 2019 00:00:00 New Global University Patent Ranking Again Places USF in World’s Top InstitutionsUSF ranks in the Top 10 of American public universities, Top 20 of world universities in securing new U.S. utility patents.A graphic image announcing USF's latest patent rankinghttps://www.usf.edu/news/2019/new-global-university-patent-rankings-again-places-usf-in-worlds-top-institutions.aspxResearch and Innovation,University NewsPatents,Rankingshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2018/usf-earns-new-recognition-global-leader-producing-united-states-patents.aspxNew National Academy of Inventors/Intellectual Property Owners Association rankings released.Rocky D. BullTue, 05 Jun 2018 00:00:00 USF Earns New Recognition as a Global Leader in Producing United States PatentsNew National Academy of Inventors/Intellectual Property Owners Association rankings released.The USF Patent Wallhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2018/usf-earns-new-recognition-global-leader-producing-united-states-patents.aspxResearch and InnovationPatents