Patents Assigned to Universidade Do Porto
  • Patent number: 11957539
    Abstract: A dental prosthesis system, for the use with at least two dental implants, wherein the dental prosthesis is divided in a first prosthetic part and a second prosthetic part, jointed by a prosthetic screw, and wherein the first prosthetic part is connected to the dental implants through at least two connectors, and such dental prosthesis has an engaging and guidance system, including two female elements, disposed on the top of the first prosthetic part, and two corresponding male elements, disposed on the bottom of the second prosthetic part, whereby the connection between the two female elements and the two male elements is releasable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventor: Jose Joaquim Rocha Ferreira
  • Patent number: 11958804
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2,5-furanedicarboxylate-based MOFs, such as, MIL-160(AI) metal-organic framework, for separating C6 alkane isomers into linear, mono-branched and di-branched isomers. The present invention also relates to the use of 2,5-furanedicarboxylate-based MOFs, such as, MIL-160(AI) metal-organic framework, preferably in combination with Zeolite 5A for producing higher research octane number gasoline blends. Also within the scope of the invention is a system for separating C6 and C5 alkane isomer mixtures into linear, mono-branched and di-branched fractions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE BRAGANÇA, ÉCOLE SUPÉRIEURE DE PHYSIQUE ET DE CHIMIE INDUSTRIELLES DE LA VILLE DE PARIS, ÉCOLE NORMALE SUPÉRIEURE DE PARIS, UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventors: Christian Serre, Farid Nouar, José Silva, Alírio Rodrigues, Pedro Brântuas
  • Patent number: 11962816
    Abstract: A novel, pervasive approach to disseminating live streaming content combines secure distributed systems, WiFi multicast, erasure coding, source coding and opportunistic offloading using hyperlocal mobile edge clouds. The solution disclosed to the technical problem of disseminating live streaming content without requiring a substantial equipment, planning and deployment of appropriate network infrastructure points offers an 11 fold reduction on the infrastructural WiFi bandwidth usage without having to modify any existing software or firmware stacks while ensuring stream integrity, authorization and authentication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, INESC TEC—INSTITUTO DE ENGENHARIA DE SISTEMAS E COMPUTADORES, TECNOLOGIA E CIÊNCIA
    Inventors: Rolando Da Silva Martins, Luís Filipe Coelho Antunes, Manuel Eduardo Carvalho Duarte Correia, Fernando Manuel Augusto Da Silva
  • Patent number: 11932719
    Abstract: A biodegradable based polymers for the production of biodegradable medical applications is provided. The biobased material has a copolymer constituted by dextran modified with glycidyl methacrylate and poly (#-caprolactone) modified with 2-isocyanatoethylmethacrylate, which are combined in different formulations and used to produce membranes, 3-D scaffolds and hollow tubes that can be used as biomedical devices for diverse applications, such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering scaffolds, repair and regeneration of peripheral nerves, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDADE DE COMIBRA, UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventors: Jorge Fernando Jordao Coelho, Ana Clotilde Amaral Loureiro Da Fonseca, Armenio Coimbra Serra, Ana Catarina Da Silva Pinho, Jose Domingos Santos, Ana Colette Pereira De Castro Osorio Mauricio, Ana Rita Caseiro Santos, Silvia Marlene Almeida Santos Pedrosa, Mariana Esteves Vieira Branquinho, Rui Damasio Alvites, Irina Ferraz Amorim Cruz
  • Patent number: 11918007
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a foodstuff composition, in particular a spreadable food composition, more in particular an olive oil-based functional spread fat composed by olive oil fortified with a functional ingredient—the olive pomace active ingredient. This functional ingredient is a mixture of bioactive compounds, in particular hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, sterols, tocopherols, triterpenes, coenzyme Q10, K, Mg and Ca, among others, obtained from olive pomace by mechanical pressing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventors: Maria Beatriz Prior Pinto Oliveira, Maria Antónia Da Mota Nunes, Anabela Sílvia Guedes Da Costa
  • Patent number: 11617770
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the isolation, identification and characterization of novel sporeforming probiotic strain(s) with NSPase (Non-Starch Polysaccharides-active hydrolases) activity isolated from fish gut microbiota, methods and uses thereof. The sporeforming probiotic strain(s) with NSPase activity now disclosed are able of producing carbohydrate-active enzymes (CAZymes) that hydrolyse non-starch polysaccharides (NSPs) and accesses their potential as probiotics (PRO) for use in particular in aquafeeds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignees: CIIMAR—CENTRO INTERDISCIPLINAR DE INVESTIGAÇÄO MARINHA E AMBIENTAL, UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventors: Claudia Alexandra Dos Reis Serra, Paula Cristina Enes Oliveira Da Silva, Aires Oliva Teles, Fernando Tavares
  • Patent number: 11523607
    Abstract: The present invention refers to field of assisted reproductive technologies, in particular to a sperm storage media, and describes mTOR enhancers, preferably the mTOR activator MHY 1485, as supplement for storage media, said supplemented media increasing sperm motility and viability during short-term room temperature storage, while sustaining the metabolic rates, without changing its fertilization potential (capacitation) and DNA integrity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventors: Marco Aurélio Gouveia Alves, Carlos Pedro Fontes Oliveira, Mário Manuel Da Silva Leite De Sousa, Tito Miguel Boléo Teles De Jesus, Susana Paula Pinto De Almeida
  • Patent number: 11078222
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the design and synthesis of new mitochondriotropic antioxidant compounds based on hydroxybenzoic acids and analogues. Furthermore, this disclosure is also related to the methods and uses of the hydroxybenzoic based derivatives and analogues, for example, in the field of human and animal diseases, for instance to treat mitochondrial dysfunction or mitochondrial deficiencies, and cosmetics, for instance to prevent or delay skin aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, CENTRO DE NEUROCIÊNCIAS E BIOLOGIA CELULAR
    Inventors: Maria Fernanda Martins Borges, Paulo Jorge Gouveia Simõës Da Silva Oliveira, José Carlos Santos Teixeira, Fernando Cagide Fagin, Ana Catarina Gomes Oliveira
  • Publication number: 20210172955
    Abstract: The present invention refers to the use of antibodies against the Thomsen-Friedenreich (TF) as reagents for in vitro diagnostics of Microsatellite Instability (MSI). Another aspect of this invention refers to a method for the in vitro diagnostics of MSI comprising the said composition employing the anti-TF antigen antibodies and measuring the expression of the TF antigen in a tissue sample. The present invention further refers to a kit comprising the above mentioned compositions for detecting MSI by conducting the present invention's method. The use, composition, methods and kit may be advantageously applied to significantly facilitate the identification of MSI in the clinical setting through a single marker-based sensitive and specific detection of MSI in patients with cancers of gastric, colorectal and other tissues for diagnostics, prognostics or prediction of response to treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Instituto de Patologia e Imunologia da Universidade do Porto (IPATIMUP)
    Inventors: Celso ALBUQUERQUE REIS, Stefan MEREITER, Ana Maria RODRIGUES LEITE DE MAGALHÄES, Karol POLOM, Franco ROVIELLO
  • Publication number: 20210047621
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) useful for producing pharmaceutical formulation to treat musculoskeletal conditions, including joint degeneration, tendon and ligament laxity or rupture, and muscle conditions. The present invention relates to the field of regenerative medicine, namely formulating improved compositions for the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, including joint degeneration, tendon and ligament laxity or rupture, and muscle conditions, having a positive impact on pharmaceutical formulations containing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), providing the enhancement of MSCs viability upon cryopreservation, MSCs stability during transportation and manipulation, and MSCs therapeutic efficacy of the final formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Universidade Do Porto
    Inventors: Ana SANTOS, Sílvia PEDROSA, Mariana BRANQUINHO, Rui ALVITES, Ana MAURICIO, Sérgio CAMÕES, Joana RODRIGUES, Joana MIRANDA, Jorge SANTOS, Inês REIS
  • Patent number: 10913757
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the design and development of new hydroxycinnamic derivatives that operate as mitochondriotropic antioxidants. Furthermore, this disclosure is also related to the methods and uses of the hydroxycinnamic derivatives, for example, in the field of human and animal diseases, for instance to treat mitochondrial dysfunction or mitochondrial deficiencies, and cosmetics, for instance to prevent or delay skin aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, CENTRO DE NEUROCIÊNCIAS E BIOLOGIA CELULAR
    Inventors: Maria Fernanda Martins Borges, Paulo Jorge Gouveia Simões Da Silva Oliveira, JoséCarlos Santos Teixeira, Fernando Cagide Fagin, Ester Sofia Teixeira Benfeito
  • Patent number: 10856795
    Abstract: A multifunction device for the measurement of the strain on the faces of load cells and displacement on the free ends of load cells allow measurement of the traction and/or compression force and energy expended by a muscle or muscle groups of the human body. Embodiments allow determination of the force profile, the instantaneous power and the average power. Also disclosed is a device for the measurement, recording and digital monitoring of the evolution of force and respective expended energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Universidade do Porto
    Inventors: Maria Teresa Braga Valente De Almeira Restivo, Manuel Rodrigues Quintas, Carlos Manuel De Sousa Moreira Da Silva, Tiago Faustino Andrade, Bruno Filipe Rodrigues Bento Dos Santos
  • Publication number: 20200348055
    Abstract: Magnetocaloric refrigerator or heat pump comprising an externally activatable thermal switch for transferring heat from a heat source to a heat sink, comprising: an insulator cage with thermally conductive windows for the source and sink; a magnetic nanofluid, comprised within said cage, wherein said magnetic nanofluid is able to flow under a magnetic field inside the insulator cage between a contact of the thermally conductive window of the heat source and a contact of the thermally conductive window of the heat sink; and a activatable magnet placed at either one of the thermally conductive windows, such that the produced magnetic field is aligned substantially parallel to the temperature gradient from heat source to heat sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Universidade Do Porto
    Inventors: André Miguel TRINDADE PEREIRA, Joao OLIVEIRA VENTURA, João Pedro ESTEVES ARAÚJO, Joel BENTO PUGA, Daniel José SILVA, Isabel Alexandra DOMINGUES TARROSO GOMES, Bernardo Daniel ANTUNES BORDALO, João Filipe HORTA BELO DA SILVA, Francisco SALGUEIRO CARPINTEIRO, Joana Cacilda RODRIGUES ESPAIN OLIVEIRA
  • Publication number: 20200176813
    Abstract: Glassy electrolyte for lithium or sodium ions conduction The present disclosure relates to the development and improvement of sodium or lithium-ion electrochemical devices, in particular to the development of a new glassy electrolyte comprising high ionic conductivity for batteries, capacitors, and other electrochemical devices comprising a solid electrolyte glass comprising the formula R3-2xMxHalO wherein R is selected from the group consisting of lithium or sodium: M is selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, strontium or barium; Hal is selected from the group consisting of flourine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or mixtures thereof; X is the number of moles of M and 0?x?0.01 and the solid electrolyte glass has a glass transition point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicants: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, LABORATÓRIO NACIONAL DE ENERGIA E GEOLOGIA
    Inventors: Maria Helena SOUSA SOARES DE OLIVEIRA BRAGA, José Jorge DO AMARAL FERREIRA
  • Patent number: 10653139
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for protecting stored agricultural dry products during storage, consisting of a controlled release system of essential oils and a shell for allowing oil diffusion in vapour phase towards the outer atmosphere without direct contact of the support material with stored products. This system is characterized by being suitable for use within containers for protecting stored dried agricultural plant products for a long period of time, in particular more than 4 weeks, more preferably more than 8 or 12 weeks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE AGRONOMIA, INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGAÇÃO AGRÁRIA E VETERINÁRIA
    Inventors: Margarida Maria Da Silva Monteiro Bastos, Fernão Domingos De Montenegro Baptista Malheiro De Magalhaes, José Manuel Ribeiro De Sousa, Carlos Filipe Gonçalves Pires Da Silva, Joana Vieira De Freitas Barbosa, António Maria Marques Mexia, Ana Maria Da Costa Aldir Magro, Maria Da Graça Fraga Freire De Barros Barbosa Maia, Cláudia Verónica Sánchez Lara, José Manuel Ferreira Nobre Semedo, Maria Manuela Roldão De Oliveira, Olivia Cruz De Matos
  • Patent number: 10479958
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to olive pomace and a green methodology to obtain derivative products for it valorization. The obtained products may be used as a solid substrate, nutraceuticals, cosmetics or food supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventors: Maria Beatriz Prior Pinto Oliveira, Anabela Sílvia Guedes Da Costa, Maria Antónia Da Mota Nunes, Filipa Alexandra Botelho Pimentel
  • Patent number: 10443678
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the customization of a composite layer material for absorbing or dissipating mechanical energy under impacts or vibrations. The composite layer material comprises at least a support layer of a resilient material, said support layer having recessed fluid-tight microchannels comprising a fluid, wherein the channel section and fluid viscosity is such to dampen the external load by the constricted fluid flow through said microchannels. Therefore, the present disclosure relates to a maximization of safety and/or comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventors: Francisco José Galindo Rosales, Laura Campo Deaño
  • Patent number: 10411293
    Abstract: Glassy electrolyte for lithium or sodium ions conduction The present disclosure relates to the development and improvement of sodium or lithium-ion electrochemical devices, in particular to the development of a new glassy electrolyte comprising high ionic conductivity for batteries, capacitors, and other electrochemical devices comprising a solid electrolyte glass comprising the formula R3-2xMxHalO wherein R is selected from the group consisting of lithium or sodium; M is selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, strontium or barium; Hal is selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or mixtures thereof; X is the number of moles of M and 0?x?0.01 and the solid electrolyte glass has a glass transition point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, LABORATÓRIO NACIONAL DE ENERGIA E GEOLOGIA
    Inventors: Maria Helena Sousa Soares De Oliveira Braga, José Jorge Do Amaral Ferreira
  • Patent number: 10300870
    Abstract: An energy harvesting device for a transport vehicle comprising an electric converter circuit and a power take-off unit is disclosed. The electric converter circuit comprises: an electric energy storage; a first DC bus; an electric generator connected to the first DC bus through an electronic brake controller; a second DC bus connected to the first DC bus through a DC/DC converter, and an inverter connected to the second DC bus and having an output connected to the electrical load of the energy harvesting device. The power take-off unit comprises: a rotatable pivot plate for coupling to the vehicle chassis and supporting the electric generator; an electric generator pulley coupled to the electric generator; a shaft pulley; a shaft attachment for attaching the shaft pulley to the vehicle driveline shaft; and a belt connecting the electric generator pulley and the shaft pulley.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignees: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO, ADDVOLT, S.A.
    Inventors: Adriano Da Silva Carvalho, Bruno Filipe Azevedo Costa, José Manuel Ferreira Duarte, José Ricardo Sousa Soares, Justino Miguel Neto De Sousa, Rodrigo Manuel Marinho Pires
  • Patent number: D1013808
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: UNIVERSIDADE DO PORTO
    Inventors: Renato Manuel Natal Jorge, Alice Maria da Costa Carvalhais