Patents Assigned to University of Idaho
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Publication number: 20140273133Abstract: Methods of fermentation utilizing immobilized yeast, wherein growth of the yeast during fermentation is inhibited, provide advantages over methods in which yeast are permitted to grow during fermentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF IDAHOInventor: Tushar Jain
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Publication number: 20140220573Abstract: Disclosed embodiments concern a probe comprising one or more pairs of monomers capable of targeting a nucleic acid target. The pair of monomers may be arranged in a manner that promotes thermoinstability of the probe complex, thus producing a probe capable of locating and/or detecting a target. The probe also may comprise one or more natural or non-natural nucleotides capable of Watson-Crick base pairing with an isosequential nucleic acid target. Particular disclosed embodiments concern a method of using the disclosed probe to target nucleic acids. In particular disclosed embodiments, the probe may be incubated with a target nucleic acid and then be detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: University Of IdahoInventor: Patrick Jerzy Hrdlicka
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Patent number: 8797184Abstract: Pedestrian call systems with bidirectional communication between pedestrian call stations and traffic controllers are arranged so as to detect system errors. Communications can be provided over power conductors, and systems can be configured and monitored using a web browser. In one example, traffic systems are provided with Ethernet interfaces that can be used for bidirectional communication over power lines.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignees: University of Idaho, Campbell CompanyInventors: Philip Tate, Richard Wall, Craig Cravioto, Cody Browne, Zane Sapp, Gabriel Deruwe
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Publication number: 20140209480Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an electrochemical device comprising graphene material made using embodiments of the method disclosed herein. Also disclosed is a graphene electrode comprising the graphene material made using embodiments of the method disclosed herein. The graphene material disclosed herein for use in the disclosed electrochemical devices has superior properties and activity compared to carbon-based materials known and used in the art. The disclosed graphene material can be used in multiple different technologies, such as water treatment, batteries, fuel cells, electrochemical sensors, solar cells, and ultracapacitors (both aqueous and non-aqueous).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: University of IdahoInventors: I. Francis Cheng, Yuqun Xie, Isaiah Gyan, Nolan Nicholas, David N. McIlroy, Peter R. Griffiths
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Publication number: 20140144102Abstract: The present disclosure relates to building panels, structures comprising building panels, and methods of manufacturing building panels. In a representative embodiment, a building panel comprises a fiber-reinforced polymer layer and an insulative layer disposed adjacent the fiber-reinforced polymer layer. The building panel can further comprise a rigid planar member disposed adjacent the insulative layer such that the insulative layer is located between the fiber-reinforced polymer layer and the rigid planar member. The building panel can further comprise one or more fiber-reinforced polymer connectors extending through the insulative layer between the fiber-reinforced polymer layer and the rigid planar member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2014Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: University of IdahoInventor: An Chen
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Patent number: 8728464Abstract: Nanostructures such as nanowires, nanosprings, nanorods, and nanoparticles, when maintained in contact with a source of bone cells, enhance the proliferation of the bone cells and integration bone into the nanostructures. The nanostructures may or may not be coated with a metal or metal oxide coating and preferably are textured. Such coated or non-coated nanostructures may be utilized on the surface of bone implants to enhance osseointegration of the implants.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: University of IdahoInventor: Jamie Haas
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Patent number: 8724001Abstract: An analog-to-digital (ADC) converter is disclosed that uses aspects of a single-slope ramp ADC, but with jump steps in the ramp voltage to increase speed. A look-ahead controller can cause a ramped voltage level to jump step and detect the number of analog input signals impacted due to the jump step. If the detected number is below a predetermined threshold, the ramp can be maintained from the new voltage level after the jump. If the detected number is above the predetermined threshold, the ramped voltage level can be returned to its original voltage level and trajectory. Thus, jump steps can be used to increase speed, but dynamic testing can be performed to ensure that error rates due to the jump step are minimized.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2009Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: University of IdahoInventor: Suat Utku Ay
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Publication number: 20140093656Abstract: The synthesis of nanostructures uses a catalyst that may be in the form of a thin film layer on a substrate. Precursor compounds are selected for low boiling point or already exist in gaseous form. Nanostructures are capable of synthesis with a masked substrate to form patterned nanostructure growth. The techniques further include forming metal nanoparticles with sizes <10 nm and with a narrow size distribution. Metallic nanoparticles have been shown to possess enhanced catalytic properties. The process may include plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition to deposit Ni, Pt, and/or Au nanoparticles onto the surfaces of SiO2, SiC, and GaN nanowires. A nanostructure sample can be coated with metallic nanoparticles in approximately 5-7 minutes. The size of the nanoparticles can be controlled through appropriate control of temperature and pressure during the process. The coated nanowires have application as gas and aqueous sensors and hydrogen storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: University of IdahoInventor: David McIlroy
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Publication number: 20140023774Abstract: This application relates to compositions comprising whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and reduced estimated glycemic index values. Methods of preparing and using whole-tissue potato products with enhanced resistant starch (RS) content and glycemic index values are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF IDAHOInventor: Kerry C. Huber
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Publication number: 20130341278Abstract: In one embodiment, a reactive filtration method includes continuously regenerating a reactive filter media while simultaneously filtering contaminants from fluid flowing through the filter media. In one embodiment, regenerating the reactive filter media comprises mixing metal granules with the filter media and agitating the mixture. In another embodiment, regenerating the reactive filter media comprises introducing a metal in the fluid flowing through the filter media and agitating the filter media. In one embodiment, a method for removing phosphorus, arsenic or a heavy metal from water includes introducing a metal salt reagent into the water at a molar ratio of 5:1 to 200:1 to the phosphorous or the arsenic in the water and passing the water through a bed of moving sand.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHOInventors: Greg Moller, Kevin Brackney, Roger Korus, Gary Keller, Brian Hart, Remembrance Newcombe
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Publication number: 20130337581Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed herein that involve C5-functionalized nucleic acids, which can be used for detecting a target in a nucleic acid. Particular embodiments disclose methods for making these compounds, wherein the compounds can be formed by coupling of an intermediate with a linker. Certain embodiments disclose the use of these compounds for detecting single nucleotide polymorphisms, and for increasing the thermal affinity of nucleic acid complements as compared to unmodified nucleic acid complements. In addition, the disclosed compounds can decrease enzymatic degradation of nucleic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: University of IdahoInventors: Patrick Jerzy Hrdlicka, Pawan Kumar, Michael E. Østergaard
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Publication number: 20130327306Abstract: An exemplary two-stroke internal combustion engine can comprise one or more cylinders comprising exhaust ports, one or more pistons configured to cyclically cover and uncover the exhaust ports during reciprocation of the pistons within the cylinders, and one or more rotary exhaust valves associated with each exhaust port. The exhaust valves can be configured to rotate around a valve axis that is substantially parallel to an axis of rotation of a crank shaft of the engine. Each exhaust valve at least partially obstructs the associated exhaust port during a portion of the exhaust valve's rotation about the valve axis while the associated exhaust port is at least partially uncovered by the associated piston, thereby trapping fresh charge within the combustion chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF IDAHOInventors: Andrew Hooper, Coleman Bode, Alexander Fuhrman, Ty Lord
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Publication number: 20130245330Abstract: The catalytic conversion of glycerol or acetol to alcohols, such as polyhydric alcohols like propylene glycol and simple alcohols like methanol and ethanol, without the addition of external hydrogen, is improved by the use of a transition metal alloy catalyst which, in the case of glycerol, is a nickel alloy catalyst.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: University of IdahoInventors: Bingjun Brian He, Randy Latayan Maglinao
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Publication number: 20130236610Abstract: This application relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting the growth of potato pathogens preventing disease during post-harvest storage and processing conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF IDAHOInventor: Phillip Wharton
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Patent number: 8518413Abstract: Two novel strains of bacteria, C6-6 and C6-8, deposited in accordance with the Budapest Treaty, protect fish, such as by reducing mortality, against disease caused by bacteria, such as coldwater disease caused by Flavobacterium psychrophilum.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: University of IdahoInventors: Kenneth Cain, David Burbank
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Patent number: 8518908Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed herein that involve C5-functionalized nucleic acids, which can be used for detecting a target in a nucleic acid. Particular embodiments disclose methods for making these compounds, wherein the compounds can be formed by coupling of an intermediate with a linker. Certain embodiments disclose the use of these compounds for detecting single nucleotide polymorphisms, and for increasing the thermal affinity of nucleic acid complements as compared to unmodified nucleic acid complements. In addition, the disclosed compounds can decrease enzymatic degradation of nucleic acids.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: University of IdahoInventors: Patrick J. Hrdlicka, Pawan Kumar, Michael E. Østergaard
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Patent number: 8420362Abstract: A method for increasing the concentration of calcium carbonate in a geomaterial that contains indigenous microorganisms capable of hydrolyzing urea to ammonia, which method includes enriching the geomaterial with a source of nutrients, adding urea to the geomaterial which is hydrolyzed to ammonia and which raises the pH of the geomaterial, and adding a source of calcium ions to the geomaterial. Carbonate ions obtained by the hydrolysis of the urea combine with calcium ions to form calcium carbonate.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: University of IdahoInventors: Ronald L. Crawford, Malcolm B. Burbank, Thomas J. Weaver, Barbara C. Williams
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Publication number: 20130052228Abstract: Protection of fish from bacterial disease by vaccination with a live attenuated strain of the causative bacterium is enhanced when the attenuated strain has been grown in an iron-limited medium.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: University of IdahoInventor: Kenneth D. Cain
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Patent number: 8384562Abstract: A mobile traffic controller to aid pedestrians includes a wireless transmitter and receiver that are configured to communicate with a traffic signal or a traffic control system. In response to a user request, the transmitter sends a traffic control request to a traffic signal or a traffic system controller. The request is acknowledged, and when appropriate, the mobile traffic controller receives a message indicating that a crossing is authorized. The mobile controller can include a vibro-tactile or audio output device for communication with the user. In addition, position and orientation systems can be included so that the user can be directed along a preferred path or alerted that a predetermined or legally established passage zone has been exited or is about to be exited.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2009Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: University of IdahoInventors: Richard W. Wall, Gabriel DeRuwe
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Patent number: RE44570Abstract: In one embodiment, a reactive filtration method includes continuously regenerating a reactive filter media while simultaneously filtering contaminants from fluid flowing through the filter media. In one embodiment, regenerating the reactive filter media comprises mixing metal granules with the filter media and agitating the mixture. In another embodiment, regenerating the reactive filter media comprises introducing a metal in the fluid flowing through the filter media and agitating the filter media. In one embodiment, a method for removing phosphorus, arsenic or a heavy metal from water includes introducing a metal salt reagent into the water at a molar ratio of 5:1 to 200:1 to the phosphorous or the arsenic in the water and passing the water through a bed of moving sand.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of IdahoInventors: Gregory Moller, Kevin Marshall Brackney, Roger Alan Korus, Gerald Michael Keller, Jr., Brian Keith Hart, Remembrance Louisa Newcombe