Patents Assigned to The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Patent number: 11873315Abstract: Provided herein are diaryl and arylalkyl phosphonates, useful as intermediates in, for example, the synthesis of leukocyte elastase inhibitors, potassium channel modulators, chemiluminescence materials, and flame retardants, and methods for making same. Also provided are N-heterocyclic phosphorodiamidic acids (NHPAs) useful in reactions such as, for example, in the preparation of diaryl and arylalkyl phosphonates. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: Jun Yong Kang, Hai Huang
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Patent number: 11760654Abstract: Described are methods for the recovery of uranium from uranium hexafluoride dissolved directly into ionic liquids.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: David W. Hatchett, Kenneth R. Czerwinski, Katherine Luebke, Cassara Higgins
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Patent number: 11398139Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for gaming using historical performance data. A listing of entities is provided to a user. A selection of entities is received from the user. Historical performance data for each of the selected entities during a given performance period is compared to a performance benchmark. A payout is provided based on the number of selected entities that met the performance benchmark during their respective performance period.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada Systems of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las VegasInventor: John Lukasik
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Patent number: 11312851Abstract: Disclosed are polyimide blends and methods of making and using same. The disclosed polyimide blends are prepared by first blending an ionic polymer and a poly(amic acid) to form a poly(amic acid) precursor, followed by cyclization. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: Kwang Jin Kim, Dong-Chan Lee, Jungsoo Nam, Tae Seon Hwang
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Patent number: 11267060Abstract: A device for machining a work piece creates an electrical potential between an electrode and the work piece or another conducting body proximate to the work piece. The electrical potential establishes an electrical field within the work piece that is expected to repel electrons and create a region of positively charged ions which repel one another. This region is expected to be weakened and material is expected to be removable from this region of the work piece using less force and energy than when machined by traditional machining techniques.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las VegasInventor: Zhiyong Wang
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Patent number: 11248014Abstract: Provided herein are diaryl and arylalkyl phosphonates, useful as intermediates in, for example, the synthesis of leukocyte elastase inhibitors, potassium channel modulators, chemiluminescence materials, and flame retardants, and methods for making same. Also provided are N-heterocyclic phosphorodiamidic acids (NHPAs) useful in reactions such as, for example, in the preparation of diaryl and arylalkyl phosphonates. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: Jun Yong Kang, Hai Huang
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Patent number: 11174278Abstract: Provided herein are functionalized phosphonates and methods for making same via phosphite addition to an atom alpha to an electron withdrawing group. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: Jun Yong Kang, Hai Huang, Nagaraju Molleti
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Patent number: 11046959Abstract: Disclosed herein, are compositions and methods for the treatment of human immunodeficiency virus infection. The compositions comprise engineered transcription activator like effector nucleases (TALENs) comprising a TALE DNA binding domain flanked by two spacer sequences, and a Fokl nuclease catalytic domain. Also, described herein, are methods of using TALENs to cleave nucleic acids; and methods of administering the TALENs to subjects at risk for or having an HIV infection.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2016Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: The Board Of Regents Of The Nevada System Of Higher Education On Behalf Of The University Of Nevada, Las VegasInventors: Martin R. Schiller, Christy L. Strong
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Patent number: 11005764Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for performing Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) communications. A TCP packet may be received. An artificial error may be added to the TCP packet to prevent the occurrence of a TCP meltdown.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las VegasInventors: Yoohwan Kim, Ju-Yeon Jo, Khanh D. Pham
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Patent number: 10945996Abstract: Provided herein are materials and methods useful for reducing, preventing, and/or inhibiting germination of C. perfringens spores, including methods for inhibiting C. perfringens germination to reduce necrotizing enteritis (NE, also referred to as necrotic enteritis) in animals. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las VegasInventors: Ernesto Abel-Santos, Norma Ramirez, Marc Liggins
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Patent number: 10927135Abstract: Provided herein are phosphates, thiophosphates, phosphonates, and phosphinates, methods of making same, and methods of using these compounds and methods for the generation of pharmaceutically relevant phosphate, phosphonate, and phosphinate analogs. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: Jun Yong Kang, Hai Huang
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Patent number: 10907014Abstract: Compositions including one or more polymers are provided. Exemplary polymers include polymeric carbon monoxides. The compositions can be prepared by subjecting a source material to x-rays, optionally at increased pressures. The compositions can be used in a variety of applications, such as fuels, optics, and electronics.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2016Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventor: Michael Pravica
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Patent number: 10829900Abstract: An automated rumble strip assembly includes a frame having a top surface configured to support a vehicle tire moving along the frame. The automated rumble strip assembly also includes a plurality of elongate members, each elongate member having a top surface. The automated rumble strip assembly also includes an actuator assembly configured to move the elongate members from a first position where each of the top surfaces of the elongate members is flush with the top surface of the frame, to a second position where each of the top surfaces of the elongate members is recessed relative to the top surface of the frame.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: Steve Merrill, Alexander Paz
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Patent number: 10720023Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for gaming using historical performance data. A listing of entities is provided to a user. A selection of entities is received from the user. Historical performance data for each of the selected entities during a given performance period is compared to a performance benchmark. A payout is provided based on the number of selected entities that met the performance benchmark during their respective performance period.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: The Board Of Regents Of The Nevada System Of Higher Education On Behalf of The University Of Nevada, Las VegasInventor: John Lukasik
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Patent number: 10716955Abstract: A radiation therapy system is equipped with a combined imaging system, such as an imaging system combining computed tomography (CT), spectral CT, and single photon emission tomography imaging (SPECT), for guidance of radiation beams providing radiotherapy. The system can include at least one x-ray source that emits an x-ray beam at a low energy level for imaging and/or an x-ray beam at a high energy level for radiation therapy. The system can also include at least one imager, such as a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) or cadmium telluride (CdTe) flat-panel imager that receives x-ray beams traversing a subject from the x-ray source and gamma rays emitted by radioisotope tracers injected into the subject. Based on the guidance of the triple images (CT, spectral CT, and SPECT), a computer system can control the radiation therapeutic beam delivery to target areas, such as lesions and/or tumors.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2016Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: The Board Of Regents Of The Nevada System Of Higher Education On Behalf Of The University of Nevada, Las VegasInventors: Yu Kuang, Hui Wang
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Patent number: 10648141Abstract: An automated rumble strip assembly includes a frame having a top surface configured to support a vehicle tire moving along the frame. The automated rumble strip assembly also includes a plurality of elongate members disposed within the frame, wherein each elongate member includes an elongate member housing, an internal carriage assembly disposed within the elongate member housing and moveable within the elongate member housing, and an actuator assembly coupled to the internal carriage configured to move the internal carriage relative to the elongate member housing.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: Steve Merrill, Alexander Paz
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Patent number: 10525504Abstract: Coatings for enhancing performance of materials surfaces, methods of producing the coating and coated substrates, and coated condensers are disclosed herein. More particularly, exemplary embodiments provide chemical coating materials useful for coating condenser components.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2016Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las VegasInventors: Kwang J. Kim, Bong June Zhang, Hyungkee Yoon
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Patent number: 10435423Abstract: Provided herein are functionalized phosphonates and methods for making same via phosphite addition to an atom alpha to an electron withdrawing group. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las VegasInventors: Jun Yong Kang, Hai Huang, Nagaraju Molleti
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Patent number: 10431009Abstract: Methods and systems for modeling infrastructure elements in three dimensions are disclosed. An example method can comprise a computer receiving information from a database. The received information can comprise structural information describing a form of a structure and condition information describing a condition of the structure. The computer can create a graphical model of the structure based on the structural information. The computer can further determine, based on the condition information, a condition of one or more portions of the structure, and can color the one or more portions of the structure based on the determined condition.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las VegasInventor: Alexander Paz-Cruz
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Patent number: RE49949Abstract: A method of treating a patient to reduce risk of developing Clostridium difficile-associated disease or reducing existing Clostridium difficile-associated disease in a mammalian subject involves administering to a mammalian subject an effective amount of a germination-inhibiting compound derived from taurocholate. Novel compounds of this class are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2020Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGASInventors: Ernesto Abel-Santos, Amber Howerton