Patents Assigned to Alma Mater Studiorum-Universitá Di Bologna
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Patent number: 11865510Abstract: A device and a method for stabilizing wine or other vegetable beverages by removal, in whole or in part, of agents responsible for instability, including proteins and metals, are provided. The device has a tubular container filled internally at least partly with particles of support material covered with a layer of a mesoporous nanostructured adsorbent material comprising titanium oxide, adapted to absorb proteins and metals.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2019Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM-UNIVERSITA'DI BOLOGNAInventors: Giuseppina Paola Parpinello, Andrea Versari, Luigi Ragni, Arianna Ricci, Marina Serantoni, Andrea Balducci
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Publication number: 20230326499Abstract: An in-memory computation (IMC) circuit includes a memory array formed by memory cells arranged in row-by-column matrix. Computational weights for an IMC operation are stored in the memory cells. Each column includes a bit line connected to the memory cells. A switching circuit is connected between each bit line and a corresponding column output. The switching circuit is controlled to turn on to generate the analog signal dependent on the computational weight and for a time duration controlled by the coefficient data signal. A column combining circuit combines (by addition and/or subtraction) and integrates analog signals at the column outputs of the biasing circuits. The addition/subtraction is dependent on one or more a sign of the coefficient data and a sign of the computational weight and may further implement a binary weighting function.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicants: STMicroelectronics S.r.l., Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita' Di BolognaInventors: Marco PASOTTI, Marcella CARISSIMI, Alessio ANTOLINI, Eleonora FRANCHI SCARSELLI, Antonio GNUDI, Andrea LICO
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Publication number: 20230320839Abstract: A device for interfacing at least one filamentous structure, with real or simulated biological tissue and a system for regeneration, repair, replacement, or simulation of tendon and/or ligamentous tissue. The device comprises one or more bodies for anchoring a filamentous structure. The one or more bodies may include at least one capstan for wrapping the filamentous structure, and at least one porous portion having a trabecular structure. The system comprises the device and at least one filamentous structure having a plurality of nanofiber assemblies that are obtained by electrospinning. The plurality of assemblies may be arranged to form a single bundle, with the bundle being wrapped to the capstan.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di BolognaInventors: Alberto SENSINI, Andrea ZUCCHELLI, Luca CRISTOFOLINI, Chira GUALANDI, Maria Letizia FOCARETE
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Publication number: 20230326524Abstract: An in-memory computation (IMC) circuit includes a memory array formed by memory cells arranged in row-by-column matrix. Computational weights for an IMC operation are stored in the memory cells. Each column includes a bit line connected to the memory cells. A biasing circuit is connected between each bit line and a corresponding column output. A column combining circuit combines and integrates analog signals at the column outputs of the biasing circuits. Each biasing circuit operates to apply a fixed reference voltage level to its bit line. Each biasing circuit further includes a switching circuit that is controlled to turn on for a time duration controlled by asps comparison of a coefficient data signal to a ramp signal to generate the analog signal dependent on the computational weight. The ramp signal is generated using a reference current derived from a reference memory cell.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicants: STMicroelectronics S.r.l., Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita' Di BolognaInventors: Marco PASOTTI, Marcella CARISSIMI, Alessio ANTOLINI, Eleonora FRANCHI SCARSELLI, Antonio GNUDI, Andrea LICO, Paolo ROMELE
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Publication number: 20230310159Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a porous hierarchical scaffold characterized by internal pores organized according to a hierarchical structure, for the regeneration, replacement and/or simulation of a bone tissue, in particular of the trabecular and/or cortical bone tissue. The present invention further relates to the porous hierarchical scaffold obtainable by such process and to the uses thereof. The invention further relates to the use of a sacrificial hierarchical scaffold for the preparation of such porous hierarchical scaffold.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di BolognaInventors: Alberto SENSINI, Andrea ZUCCHELLI, Luca CRISTOFOLINI, Chiara GUALANDI, Maria Letizia FOCARETE
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Publication number: 20230285044Abstract: A laparoscopic surgical instrument including a connection assembly, an end effector, and a manipulation unit. The instrument also includes a means for transmitting motion from the manipulation unit to the end effector. The means for transmitting motion may include a means for transmitting first rotational movement of the manipulation unit to the end effector in a way such that the end effector rotates around an axis that is orthogonal to the axis of the connection assembly. The means for transmitting motion may also include a means for transmitting a second rotational movement to the end effector in a way such that the end effector rotates around it's own axis that is parallel to the axis of the manipulation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2020Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicant: Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita 'di BolognaInventors: Vincenzo PARENTI CASTELLI, Fabio MANFERRARI, Nicola SANCISI, Rocco VERTECHY, Giulia AVALLONE, Enrico FEDERICI, Filippo BATTOCCHI, Leonardo MAGNANI, Luca LUZI
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Publication number: 20230277086Abstract: A system and method for assessing biomechanical risk in the context of handling heavy loads in workplaces. The system and method are applicable during a normal working activity for acquisitions lasting a work shift. The acquired data are then analysed in relation to regulatory references and international standards for the assessment of the biomechanical risk from manual handling of loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2021Publication date: September 7, 2023Applicant: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITÀ DI BOLOGNAInventors: Roberta BONFIGLIOLI, Elena BORELLI, Beatrice FRABONI, Marta TESSAROLO, Lorenzo CHIARI, Francesco VIOLANTE
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Publication number: 20230238055Abstract: A circuit includes a memory array with memory cells arranged in a matrix of rows and columns, where each row includes a word line connected to the memory cells of the row, and each column includes a bit line connected to the memory cells of the column. Computational weights for an in-memory compute operation (IMCO) are stored in the memory cells. A word line control circuit simultaneously actuates word lines in response to input signals providing coefficient data for the IMCO by applying word line signal pulses. A column processing circuit connected to the bit lines processes analog signals developed on the bit lines in response to the simultaneous actuation of the word lines to generate multiply and accumulate output signals for the IMCO. Pulse widths of the signal pulses are modulated to compensate for cell drift. The IMCO further handles positive/negative calculation for the coefficient data and computational weights.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Applicants: STMicroelectronics S.r.l., Alma Mater Studiorum - Universita' Di BolognaInventors: Marco PASOTTI, Marcella CARISSIMI, Antonio GNUDI, Eleonora FRANCHI SCARSELLI, Alessio ANTOLINI, Andrea LICO
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Publication number: 20220296710Abstract: The present invention relates to a phage or a composition that comprises it, wherein said phage expresses at least one specific recognition element and is furthermore conjugated with at least 300 molecules of a sonosensitiser. The invention further relates to the use of said phage in a sonodynamic therapy.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - Universita' di BolognaInventors: Alberto Danielli, Matteo Calvaresi, Matteo Di Giosia, Andrea Cantelli, Francesco Starinieri, Michela Nigro, Edoardo Sarti
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Publication number: 20220259075Abstract: The disclosure relates to N-alkyl-D-glucamine based macroporous polymeric cryogels with three-dimensional structure and with interconnected pores, which are used for sequestering and/or removing toxic contaminants, such as toxic metalloids and/or toxic heavy metals, for example from water and/or soil and the method for the preparation of said -alkyl-D-glucamine based macroporous polymeric cryogels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: August 18, 2022Applicants: CONSIGLIO NAZIONALE DELLE RICERCHE, ALMA MATER STUDIORUM UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNAInventors: Sabrina Carola CARROCCIO, Francesca CUNSOLO, Tommaso MECCA, Vittorio PRIVITERA, Martina USSIA, Daniele CARETTI, Stefano SCURTI
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Publication number: 20220185842Abstract: The invention provides a method for the cleavage of Fmoc group characterized by using a solution comprising 3-(diethylamino)propylamine. In particular, it provides a method for the preparation of peptides in solid phase wherein Fmoc protected amino acids are used and the Fmoc group is cleaved by a solution comprising 3-(diethylamino)propylamine.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Applicants: Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, FRESENIUS KABI IPSUM S.R.L.Inventors: Giulia MARTELLI, Paolo CANTELMI, Alessandra TOLOMELLI, Chiara PALLADINO, Lucia FERRAZZANO, Walter CABRI, Marco MACIS, Angelo VIOLA, Antonio RICCI
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Publication number: 20220175966Abstract: The present invention provides a new vector for gene therapy said vector being therapeutically very efficient, viral particles comprising said vector, compositions comprising said viral particle, uses thereof, methods for the preparation of the vector), and therapies using said vector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicants: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITÀ DI BOLOGNA, OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITYInventors: Elisabetta CIANI, Hiroyuki NAKAI, Stefania TRAZZI, Claudia FUCHS
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Publication number: 20220022815Abstract: A sensorized garment is provided. The sensorized garment includes an wearable element on a skin having a hand-tightening or a closure device to securely constrain sensors, for example electrodes to detect electrophysiological signals, during a physical activity. The wearable element has a three-dimensional shape to uniquely define a right side and a left part of a circumferential zone when the wearable element is worn. The sensorized garment further includes a band carried by the circumferential zone, and at least one conductor connected between the sensor and a zone of the sensorized garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2019Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicants: LET'S - WEBEARABLE SOLUTIONS S.R.L. IN BREVE LET'S - S.R.L., UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI CAGLIARI, ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITÀ DI BOLOGNAInventors: Marta TESSAROLO, Giuseppe Arnaldo USAI, Danilo PANI, Annalisa BONFIGLIO, Eleonora SULAS, Beatrice FRABONI
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Publication number: 20220009917Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing alectinib, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and to related intermediates.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Applicants: FRESENIUS KABI IPSUM S.R.L., Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di BolognaInventors: Walter CABRI, Alessandra TOLOMELLI, Assunta DE NISI, Lucia FERRAZZANO
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Publication number: 20210353696Abstract: The present invention is directed to a recombinant herpesvirus comprising a heterologous polypeptide ligand capable of binding to a target molecule and fused to or inserted into glycoprotein B at specific sites. The herpesvirus may comprise more than one ligand, and the additional ligand(s) may be comprised by a modified glycoprotein D and/or modified glycoprotein H. This allows the herpesvirus to target a cell for therapeutic purposes, and a cell for virus production. The present invention further comprises a pharmaceutical composition comprising the herpesvirus, the herpesvirus for use in the treatment of a tumor, infection, degenerative disorder or senescence-associated disease, a nucleic acid and a vector coding for the gB, a polypeptide comprising the gB, and a cell comprising the herpesvirus, nucleic acid, vector or polypeptide. Moreover, a method for infecting a cell with the herpesvirus or for producing the herpesvirus is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITÀ DI BOLOGNAInventors: Maria Gabriella CAMPADELLI, Biljana PETROVIC
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Publication number: 20210254180Abstract: The present invention refers to an in vitro or ex vivo method for determining the prognosis and/or staging of a melanoma in a subject comprising the steps of: a) measuring the amount of at least one microRNA selected from the group consisting of: miR-21-5p, miR-146a-5p, miR-155-5p, miR-363-5p and miR-584-5p in an isolated biological sample obtained from the subject and b) determining the value of Breslow thickness by regression analysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITÀ DI BOLOGNAInventors: Emi DIKA, Manuela FERRACIN, Mattia Severine RIEFOLO
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Publication number: 20210244677Abstract: The present invention relates to electro spun fibers for a local release in the central nervous system of an anti-inflammatory and a promyelinating agent over a defined time-window, in order to limit secondary neurodegeneration triggered by the glutamate release and supported by on-going inflammation. The combined treatment aimed to reduce inflammation and improve remyelination in the very early stage of the pathology improving the chronic clinical outcome of the lesion. In particular the present invention relates to electrospunpolymeric fibers, wherein said fibers are loaded with 3,3,5-Triiodo-L-thyronine (T3) and Ibuprofen.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITÀ DI BOLOGNAInventors: Laura CALZA, Luciana GIARDINO, Maria Letizia FOCARETE, Chiara GUALANDI, Maria-Laura BOLOGNESI, Nadia PASSERINI, Giampiero PAGLIUCA, Teresa GAZZOTTI, Elisa ZIRONI
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Patent number: 11082000Abstract: A thermophotovoltaic panel, including a first surface for receiving solar radiation, photovoltaic cells connected to said first receiving surface, a heat exchanger connected to said photovoltaic cells, and a second surface, opposite to the first, for supporting the panel, said heat exchanger being positioned between said first receiving surface and said second supporting surface, wherein said photovoltaic cells and said exchanger are embedded in at least one resin, preferably cold-polymerised epoxy resin, to constitute a body including said first receiving surface and said second supporting surface, wherein at least one layer of resin at said first receiving surface is constituted of substantially transparent resin.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Alma Mater Studiorum Universita Di BolognaInventors: Giampietro Fabbri, Matteo Greppi, Paolo Proli
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Publication number: 20210163385Abstract: A process for obtaining higher aliphatic alcohols starting from aliphatic primary alcohols by condensation reactions is disclosed. Specifically, the process comprises a step in which an aliphatic primary alcohol is contacted in a homogeneous phase with a catalyst mixture comprising a transition metal, a base and an additive; specifically, this additive can be selected from the classes of compounds of the isoquinolines N-oxide, quinolines N-oxide, pyridines N-oxide, benzoquinones, naphthoquinones, or TEMPO. In particular, the process can be carried out by contacting said aliphatic primary alcohol with a catalyst of a recycled transition metal, with a freshly added base and with a recycled additive of the aforementioned type.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA' DI BOLOGNAInventors: Fabrizio CAVANI, Valerio ZANOTTI, Rita MAZZONI, Carlo LUCARELLI, Cristiana CESARI, Tommaso TABANELLI, Francesco PUZZO
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Patent number: 11007236Abstract: The present invention is directed to a recombinant herpesvirus comprising a heterologous polypeptide ligand capable of binding to a target molecule and fused to or inserted into glycoprotein B at specific sites. The herpesvirus may comprise more than one ligand, and the additional ligand(s) may be comprised by a modified glycoprotein D and/or modified glycoprotein H. This allows the herpesvirus to target a cell for therapeutic purposes, and a cell for virus production. The present invention further comprises a pharmaceutical composition comprising the herpesvirus, the herpesvirus for use in the treatment of a tumor, infection, degenerative disorder or senescence-associated disease, a nucleic acid and a vector coding for the gB, a polypeptide comprising the gB, and a cell comprising the herpesvirus, nucleic acid, vector or polypeptide. Moreover, a method for infecting a cell with the herpesvirus or for producing the herpesvirus is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: ALMA MATER STUDIORUM UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNAInventors: Maria Gabriella Campadelli, Biljana Petrovic