Abstract: A method and apparatus for enhanced optical emissions, the apparatus comprising a light source, a microcavity, and a medium comprising nanoparticles, located within or near the microcavity. The nanoparticles are either non-aggregated or are aggregated in the form of fractals. The nanoparticles and microcavity exhibit enhanced linear and non-linear optical emission. The light emitting apparatus can be used for wavelength translation, amplification, optical parametric oscillation, light detection and ranging, increased sensitivity, high density optical data storage, and near-field optical spectroscopy.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 16, 2000
Date of Patent:
August 19, 2003
Assignee:
New Mexico State University Technology Transfer
Corporation
Inventors:
Robert L. Armstrong, Vladimir M. Shalaev, Thomas M. Shay, Won-Tae Kim, Z. Charles Ying, Vladimir P. Drachev, Vladimir P. Safonov
Abstract: A thin, non-metallic toe protector comprising short particles and method of making same. The particles are preferably less than 0.25 inches long. The preferred toe cap has a thickness of preferably less than 0.165 inches and a reinforcing matrix. The toe protector meets or exceeds national safety standards.
Abstract: Light cured nail coatings that are applied to natural nails and/or artificial nail-tips for cosmetic purposes. An optional bond-enhancing compound can be used to strengthen the bond between the light curable coatings and the natural nail. Also, finishing compounds may be used to clean the surface of the uv curable coatings resulting in a high-gloss shine. The methods of applying uv-radiation curable nail coatings, bond-enhancing compounds, and finishing compounds to artificial nail-tips and natural nail are also discussed.
Abstract: The present invention is an intubating laryngoscope with light provided to the suction tip or blade simultaneously during intubation. Preferably, the laryngoscope is made of a transparent, engineering plastic material to provide a light path for light from a light source (e.g. flashlight). In an alternative embodiment, light is provided to the suction tip by fiber optics.
Abstract: A self sealing rotating cap or lid for a bottle, container or other object. The cap comprises an aperture, a spring, a resting position and a rotatable open position.
Abstract: A portable hydration system comprising water disinfection, filtration and pump features. The system comprises an electrolytic oxidant generating cell which utilizes a salt to create oxidants for disinfecting liquids such as water.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 10, 2000
Date of Patent:
May 6, 2003
Assignee:
Miox Corporation
Inventors:
Rodney E. Herrington, Wesley L. Bradford, Kevin Schwartz, Allen D. Clement, Curtis M. Mitchke, John K. Hickerson, Timothy A. Cushman, John F. White
Abstract: A target assembly comprising a clamp and a target where, in a preferred embodiment, the need for bonding and/or a backing plate is eliminated.
Abstract: A nucleic acid sequence encoding for oryzacystatin-I peptides and a signal peptide therefore is provided. The oryzacystatin-I peptide is approximately 12.6 kDa, and is approximately twelve amino acid residues longer than previously described oryzacystatin-I peptides. The nucleic acid sequences may be cloned into vectors, and used to transform plants conferring resistance to plant pests, including insects and nematodes, that utilize cysteine proteases, and to viruses with processing mechanisms involving cysteine proteases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 15, 2000
Date of Patent:
March 18, 2003
Assignee:
New Mexico State University Technology Transfer
Corporation
Inventors:
James S. Womack, Jennifer J. Randall, John D. Kemp
Abstract: A portable oxidant generator for generating oxidants suitable for sterilizing contaminated drinking water, thereby providing potable water. The oxidant generator optionally comprises an electrolytic cell and a power supply or source for powering the generator. In a preferred embodiment, the cell holds an electrolyte solution such that the solution contacts an anode and a cathode. The power supply provides electrical charge that is passed to the electrolyte solution and/or other electrolyte substance. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power supply includes an energy storage device that is charged to predetermined voltage. The energy storage device is preferably charged by a generator that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. The present invention optionally includes an electrolyte storage compartment in the cap.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2000
Date of Patent:
February 25, 2003
Assignee:
Miox Corporation
Inventors:
Rodney E. Herrington, Curtis M. Mitchke, John K. Hickerson, Timothy A. Cushman, John F. White
Abstract: A supplement for ruminants comprising propionate. The propionate supplement is preferably combined with a protein feed supplement to reduce insulin insensitivity and increase body weight in ruminants.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 10, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 25, 2003
Assignee:
New Mexico State University Technology Transfer
Corporation
Inventors:
Mark K. Petersen, Jason E. Sawyer, Richard C. Waterman, Dean E. Hawkins
Abstract: A unilateral magnet apparatus having a remote uniform field region. The apparatus' uniform remote field region is suitable for a variety of nuclear magnetic resonance applications.
Abstract: Light cured nail coatings that are applied to natural nails and/or artificial nail-tips for cosmetic purposes. An optional bond-enhancing compound can be used to strengthen the bond between the light curable coatings and the natural nail. Also, finishing compounds may be used to clean the surface of the uv curable coatings resulting in a high-gloss shine. The methods of applying uv-radiation curable nail coatings, bond-enhancing compounds, and finishing compounds to artificial nail-tips and natural nail are also discussed.
Abstract: A tri-peptide drug for treatment of neurological and neurobehavioral disorders of a mammal, such drug being derived from the following formula: pGlu-X-Pro-NH2, wherein the internal amino acid (X) is a non-histadine amino acid. Methods of treatment of neurological disorders using the tri-peptide, including as an adjunct, synergist or stand-alone therapy, in oral, parenteral, intranasal, transcutaneous, or rectal forms.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 9, 1998
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2002
Inventors:
Albert Sattin, Albert E. Pekary, Robert L. Lloyd
Abstract: Methods to recover nitramines from energetic materials yielding useable by-products and producing zero waste. The methods are used on materials containing HMX and RDX.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 15, 2000
Date of Patent:
September 17, 2002
Assignee:
TPL, Inc.
Inventors:
Randall S. Phillips, Andrew W. Cain, Thomas J. Schilling, Michael W. Miks