In the midst of World War II, when global food preservation was a pressing concern, Luis H. Bartlett, a Professor of Engineering at UT Knoxville, emerged as a key innovator with his 1943 patent for the “immersion process of food freezing.” This breakthrough not only addressed the immediate needs of the time but also laid (read more)
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Innovating Agriculture: Harold A. Arnold’s Windrower Patent
Let’s take a trip back to 1927, a pivotal year in agricultural innovation when Harold A. Arnold, a researcher and instructor at the College of Agricultural Engineering, embarked on a groundbreaking journey to enhance harvesting technology. His pioneering work on windrowers, which culminated in a patented design in 1941, revolutionized the way farmers harvest hay (read more)
Pioneering Sustainable Energy: UTRF Milestones
In 2009, the University of Tennessee Research Foundation (UTRF) embarked on a transformative journey to broaden its technology transfer focus with an emphasis on sustainable energy initiatives. This strategic pivot was driven by a commitment to address global energy challenges and promote environmental stewardship. It marked the inception of several key projects, including the creation (read more)