The Russian land has not become scarce in talents. And, in order to protect the fruits of their labors, these talents bring their inventions to the Federal Service for Intellectual Property, or, in short, Rospatent.
We present to you a selection of the most interesting inventions in Russia in 2019, as reported by the press service of Rospatent.
10. Fire extinguishing agent from Gazprom
The top 10 most useful and interesting patents registered in 2019 are opened by an invention created by engineers from Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg.
It is a foaming agent that can extinguish fires of all types in the low-temperature conditions of temperatures typical for the Arctic.
9. Yandex search algorithm
Finding the information you need on the World Wide Web can be difficult. And it's good when there are algorithms that help you find exactly what you need.
Therefore, Rospatent included in its "commendation list" the algorithm of the Yandex search engine, which increases the accuracy of information delivery to users.
8. System based on big data technology
Do you, too, at the words "big date" have an association with a funny meme about German Gref and an employee of Sberbank? Meanwhile, big data is very serious, because this term hides a large data set that cannot be processed using ordinary programs.
And the patented system, created on the basis of big data technology, must determine the best place to install an ATM.
7. System for recognition of many characters
if you have good smart speaker with Alice or another intelligent assistant, then you are already familiar with artificial intelligence (AI). However, so far, even the recognition of a person's voice is not perfect and requires constant improvement.
And the patent in question describes an AI-based system that can recognize a wide variety of characters. Probably, someday our intelligent assistants, with a wave of the owner's hand, will understand what he needs.
6. A system that improves safety at nuclear power plants
The sixth line in the rating of the best Russian inventions of last year is occupied by a laser system, which allows timely detection of leaks in the coolant circuit of the most powerful, expensive and dangerous energy generator available to mankind.
5. Microorganisms that help cleanse water bodies
Pollution of water bodies with oil and petroleum products is one of the pressing global problems. And Russian scientists have found their own way to overcome it with the help of a strain (culture of microorganisms) that cleans the water areas of reservoirs and the coastline from "black gold" and compounds obtained from it.
4. A set of help for people at risk of developing heart disease
According to the latest statistics, mortality from cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Russia reaches 48%, and according to this indicator we are on a par with Europe, although there is nothing to be proud of. Nevertheless, there is progress in preventing deaths from CVD, and considerable.
If now about 587 people per 100 thousand of the population die from this cause, then in the 90s - 870 people per 100 thousand of the population. And with the help of the latest express-help package for people at risk of developing CVD, mortality figures may decrease in the coming years.
3. Medicine against atherosclerosis
The top 3 best Russian inventions are closed by a drug that removes protein complexes from the blood that cause the development of atherosclerosis. If you have heard about cholesterol or atherosclerotic plaques, then you have the most general idea of atherosclerosis.
This is a common disease that affects arteries and is characterized by the formation of fatty deposits in the lining of the arterial vessels. They narrow the lumen of blood vessels and can even completely block them.
2. Catalyst for highly environmentally friendly motor fuel
The words "fuel" and "ecology" are usually mentioned in the same sentence when it comes to environmental damage. But not in this case.
Indeed, the invention-catalyst allows in just one stage to convert renewable plant raw materials into environmentally friendly fuel components. This not only reduces production costs, but also reduces the burden on the environment.
The method described in the patent also allows the production of fuels with low temperature properties suitable for operation in northern regions.
1. Ebola suppressor
The first place on the pedestal of the best inventions of Russia for 2019 was taken by the joint development of the NIOCH SB RAS and the FBSI SSC VB "Vector". This is not the first Ebola drug invented, but its main difference from similar drugs is low toxicity.
Ebola is one of the worst diseases on earth. It is extremely contagious and, if untreated, causes death within 1 to 2 weeks of the first symptoms. That is why Rospatent considers a low-toxic agent for this disease to be the most important invention of the past year.