In recent years, intellectual property activities at Thuyloi University have seen strong growth, underscoring their important role in promoting applied research and innovation. An increasing number of lecturers and scientists from the university have proactively registered for the protection of their research outcomes, particularly patents and utility solutions. Many works have been granted patents by the Intellectual Property Office of Vietnam (Ministry of Science and Technology), affirming the novelty, creativity, and high applicability of research conducted by the university’s staff.
Recently, the inventors including Dr. Le Trung Phong, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Canh Thai, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ho Sy Tam –Thuyloi University, and Dr. Nguyen Phi Long – the Vietnam Aviation Academy, were granted two patent certificates:
Patent No. 49323 “Mechanism for Replacing Bamboo-like Material Rods” (Decision No. 120112/QĐ-SHTT, dated June 25, 2025):
This invention relates to a mechanism for replacing bamboo-like material rods (200), consisting of a steel clamp (201), a support arm, threaded support rods, and an auxiliary clamp. The semi-circular steel clamps are fastened together using steel clamp bolts (207) to secure columns made of bamboo-like rods, with pads (205) inside each semi-circle to hold the rods in place. The triangular support arm (202) connects to two layers of steel clamps (201) on one side, while the other side features a threaded hole for the threaded support rods (203), allowing adjustment of the height of the auxiliary clamp (204). One end of each threaded support rod (203) connects to the auxiliary clamp (204), which consists of two halves joined together with auxiliary clamp bolts (206).
Patent No. 49325 “Bamboo-like Material Truss Frame Assembly Mechanism and Truss Frame Assembly Mechanism with Bamboo-like Material Rod Replacement Support” (Decision No. 120154/QĐ-SHTT, dated June 25, 2025):
This invention relates to a truss frame assembly mechanism with a bamboo-like rod replacement support, including an assembly mechanism, a replacement mechanism, and steel pads. The assembly mechanism fixes bamboo-like rods together to form columns and beams in a truss frame conveniently; the steel pads maintain proper spacing between rods in the structure; and the replacement mechanism allows for flexible replacement of bamboo-like material beams without altering the structure or load-bearing capacity of the entire frame.
Intellectual property activities not only help protect the legal rights of authors but also create opportunities for technology transfer, commercialization of scientific products, and practical contributions to socio-economic development, while enhancing the university’s academic reputation. Thuyloi University has been developing strong support mechanisms for registering, exploiting, and managing intellectual property assets, gradually building an innovation ecosystem closely linked to the practical needs of the Water Resources and Environmental sectors.
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