Abstract: A method of enhancing binaural representation for a subject includes receiving a first signal and a second signal in response to a plurality of sound sources, generating a number of estimated interaural time differences using the first signal and the second signal, converting each of the number of estimated interaural time differences to a corresponding interaural level difference, using one or more of the corresponding interaural level differences to generate an adjusted first signal, and using the adjusted first signal to generate a number of signals delivered to the subject for enhancing the hearing of the subject.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 15, 2016
Publication date:
November 10, 2016
Applicants:
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION, ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Abstract: A method of producing an immune response in a subject including the step of administering to the subject a dry powder vaccine composition having a dry powder containing a subunit antigen with virus-like particles, where the subunit antigen is stabilized by a polysaccharide-containing plant extract, and where mucosal vaccination results in an immune response which is not further enhanced by co-inclusion of adjuvants.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 23, 2010
Date of Patent:
September 13, 2016
Assignee:
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Charles J. Arntzen, Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz
Abstract: Described herein are platinum and palladium compounds with geometrically distorted charge transfer state, applications and methods for the preparation thereof. The platinum and/or palladium compounds described herein are capable of emitting light and can be used in light emitting devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 5, 2015
Date of Patent:
August 23, 2016
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: A method of enhancing binaural representation for a subject includes receiving a first signal and a second signal in response to a plurality of sound sources, generating a number of estimated interaural time differences using the first signal and the second signal, converting each of the number of estimated interaural time differences to a corresponding interaural level difference, using one or more of the corresponding interaural level differences to generate an adjusted first signal, and using the adjusted first signal to generate a number of signals delivered to the subject for enhancing the hearing of the subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 3, 2014
Date of Patent:
August 2, 2016
Assignees:
University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Arizona Board of Regents Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: A monitoring assembly (201) with an intake (213) has at least one pump (210) featuring at least one pump channel mounted in the monitoring assembly (201). A plurality of fluid lines are coupled to the at least one pump (210). At least one filter cartridge (315) is also mounted in the assembly. Each filter cartridge (315) is separately coupled by one of the plurality of fluid lines to one of the pump channels, where each filter cartridge (315) contains material for extracting an analyte, and where the at least one pump operates to separately push fluid through the at least one filter cartridge (315). The filter cartridge (315) operates to separate fluid into constituent parts.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 4, 2011
Date of Patent:
May 17, 2016
Assignee:
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Abstract: Platinum nanocatalysts on multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) functionalized with citric acid (CA) are disclosed, along with methods for the synthesis thereof.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 17, 2011
Date of Patent:
May 3, 2016
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents, acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: Iridium compounds and their uses are disclosed herein. For example, carbazole containing iridium compounds are disclosed. The compounds are useful in many devices, including, but not limited to, electroluminescent devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 9, 2013
Date of Patent:
April 12, 2016
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to methods, systems and devices, for analyzing the molecules. For example, in some embodiments, a system is provided which includes a first volume of conducting fluid, a second volume of conducting fluid, an orifice in communication with said first and second volumes of fluid, and means for applying an electric potential difference between said first and second volumes of fluid. In some such embodiments, a conjugate product is provided which comprises charged polymers each having attached thereto at least one first molecule for analysis, where the product carries a predetermined charge greater than the charge on the first molecule, and upon dissolving a product in the first volume of fluid, the product is directed into the orifice.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 5, 2014
Publication date:
January 21, 2016
Applicant:
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ACTING FOR AND On behalf of ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Abstract: Platinum and palladium complexes are disclosed that can be useful as narrow band phosphorescent emitters. Also disclosed are methods for preparing and using the platinum and palladium complexes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2012
Date of Patent:
January 19, 2016
Assignee:
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS, ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Abstract: Iridium (III) complexes are described together with methods to prepare and use such complexes. Also described are devices that utilize the iridium (III) complexes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 13, 2012
Date of Patent:
December 29, 2015
Assignee:
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Abstract: Platinum complexes that exhibit photoabsorption and photoemission, methods of making such complexes, and applications thereof are disclosed, including optical devices comprising the complexes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 6, 2010
Date of Patent:
February 3, 2015
Assignee:
Arizona Board Of Regents Acting For And On Behalf Of Arizona State University
Abstract: Described herein are platinum and palladium compounds with geometrically distorted charge transfer state, applications and methods for the preparation thereof. The platinum and/or palladium compounds described herein are capable of emitting light and can be used in light emitting devices.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 17, 2012
Date of Patent:
August 26, 2014
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to electrical devices. The present invention relates more particularly to electrical devices including dendritic metal electrodes. One aspect of the present invention is an electrical device comprising a first electrode comprising at least one dendritic metal structure; a second electrode; and an electrically active structure disposed between the dendritic metal structure and the second electrode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 8, 2009
Date of Patent:
June 3, 2014
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents, Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a device for molecule sensing. In some embodiments, the device includes a first electrode separated from a second electrode by a dielectric layer. The first electrode comprises a large area electrode and the second electrode comprises a small area electrode. At least one opening (e.g., trench) cut or otherwise created into the dielectric layer exposes a tunnel junction therebetween whereby target molecules in solution can bind across the tunnel junction.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 10, 2013
Publication date:
April 24, 2014
Applicant:
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS, acting for and on behalf of ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Brett Gyarfas, Stuart Lindsay, Pei Pang
Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, devices and methods for identifying biopolymers, such as strands of DNA, as they pass through a constriction such as a carbon nanotube nanopore. More particularly, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer forms a temporary electrical circuit between the nanotube nanopore and a second electrode, which may also be a nanotube. Further, the invention is directed to such systems, devices and methods in which the constriction is provided with a functionalized unit which, together with a newly translocated portion of the biopolymer, forms a temporary electrical circuit that can be used to characterize that portion of the biopolymer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 18, 2009
Date of Patent:
January 14, 2014
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents Acting for and On Behalf of Arizona State University
Inventors:
Stuart Lindsay, Jin He, Peiming Zhang, Kevin Reinhart
Abstract: A method of solid phase selection of peptide ligands for target proteins is presented. 15-20mers or greater are addressed in a microarray, and the target protein and optional competitor bound thereto and binding compared. A specific signal for the target protein indicates that a peptide has strong affinity for the target. Ligands can be coupled to solid supports and used for affinity purification of the target proteins as well as detection and modulation of target proteins. Specific peptide ligands for immuno-purifying norovirus.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 16, 2010
Publication date:
August 29, 2013
Applicant:
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Inventors:
Stephen A. Johnston, Christopher Diehnelt, Paul Belcher, Charles J. Arntzen, Robert Sutherland
Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification and selection of attachment molecules that attach/immobilize an entity having a detectable activity or property on a support in an orientation that provides a detectable activity or property, and to surfaces made of the attachment molecules.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 2008
Date of Patent:
July 9, 2013
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents Acting on behalf of Arizona State University
Inventors:
Stephen A Johnston, Christopher W Diehnelt
Abstract: A method for in situ monitoring within a specified environment. The method includes locating a housing in a well, wherein a set of pumps and a plurality of test beds are inserted. Each of the set of pumps are controlled by signals from the control system to push water from each pump into one of the plurality of separate test beds where, after flowing through each of the test beds, effluent flows into an effluent storage device.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 19, 2012
Publication date:
April 18, 2013
Applicant:
Arizona Board of Regents Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University