Patents Assigned to Alcorn State University
  • Patent number: 10111448
    Abstract: The compositions, methods, and system of the invention provide increased nutrients and kidney size and reduced fat and risks of cardiovascular disease in animals by utilizing njangsa (Ricinodendron heudelotii) as a feed and oral supplement for the animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Alcorn State University
    Inventors: Michael O. Ezekwe, Samuel A. Besong
  • Patent number: 8917914
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel system and method for identifying individuals and for face recognition utilizing facial features for face identification. The system and method of the invention comprise creating facial features or face patterns called face pattern words and face pattern bytes for face identification. The invention also provides for pattern recognitions for identification other than face recognition. The invention further provides a means for identifying individuals based on visible and/or thermal images of those individuals by utilizing computer software implemented by instructions on a computer or computer system and a computer readable medium containing instructions on a computer system for face recognition and identification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Alcorn State University
    Inventor: Yufeng Zheng
  • Patent number: 7118771
    Abstract: This invention relates to and is drawn to food compositions including waterleaf leaves harvested at full bloom. The present invention further relates to and is drawn to methods of reducing the risks of cardiovascular diseases by reducing total plasma cholesterol and plasma LDL-cholesterol and increasing plasma HDL-cholesterol and blood hematocrit using the present food compositions of waterleaf leaves, in addition to methods of preventing and treating coronary heart disease using the present food compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Alcorn State University
    Inventors: Michael Obi Ezekwe, Samuel Ayuk Besong, Patrick Emeka Igbokwe, Edith Ifeyinwa Ezekwe