Patents Assigned to Board of Trustees of Michigan State of University
  • Defect detection system using finite element optimization and mesh analysis
    Patent number: 10949584
    Abstract: A defect detection system uses dedicated, simultaneously operating finite element optimization and mesh generation. Using an Eddy-current based probe, the system can detect and model surface and sub-surface defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignees: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, SECRETARY OF THE ARMY
    Inventors: S. Ratnajeevan H. Hoole, Sivamayam Sivasuthan, Victor Uthayakumar Karthik, Paramsothy Jayakumar, Ravi S. Thyagarajan, Lalita Udpa, Arunasalam Rahunanthan
  • Adjuvant compositions and related methods for reducing herbicide volatility
    Patent number: 10939678
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to adjuvant compositions and related methods for reducing herbicide volatility. The adjuvant- and herbicide-containing herbicide compositions are generally aqueous and include a volatile growth regulator herbicide and a monosaccharide adjuvant. When the compositions are applied to a target area to control a herbicide-sensitive target plant in the area with the herbicide, the monosaccharide adjuvant reduces volatile transport of the herbicide, thus reducing damage to other (non-target) sensitive plants, whether inside or outside of the target area of application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Donald Penner
  • Microchemical system apparatus and related methods of fabrication
    Patent number: 10933414
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to microchemical (or microfluidic) apparatus as well as related methods for making the same. The methods generally include partial sintering of sintering powder (e.g., binderless or otherwise free-flowing sintering powder) that encloses a fugitive phase material having a shape corresponding to a desired cavity structure in the formed apparatus. Partial sintering removes the fugitive phase and produces a porous compact, which can then be machined if desired and then further fully sintered to form the final apparatus. The process can produce apparatus with small, controllable cavities shaped as desired for various microchemical or microfluidic unit operations, with a generally smooth interior cavity finish, and with materials (e.g., ceramics) able to withstand harsh environments for such unit operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Patrick Kwon, Junghoon Yeom
  • Harmonic RFID tag-reader system for long range sensing identification and security
    Patent number: 10929620
    Abstract: A harmonic tag system includes a harmonic tag and a first antenna configured to receive a fundamental signal and transmit an identifier of the harmonic tag at a fundamental frequency. The harmonic tag system includes an energy harvesting unit configured to convert the fundamental signal into power. The power activates a sensor. The harmonic tag system also includes a harmonic doubler configured to generate a harmonic signal at a harmonic frequency based on (i) the fundamental signal and (ii) a sequence. The harmonic tag system further includes a digital modulation unit configured to selectively trigger an activation of the harmonic doubler. The harmonic doubler is triggered sequentially in an off state and an on state, and the digital modulation unit produces the sequence. The harmonic tag system also includes a second antenna configured to transmit data of the sensor at the harmonic frequency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Premjeet Chahal, Saikat Mondal
  • Secure and efficient orthogonal frequency division multiplexing transmission system with disguised jamming
    Patent number: 10911290
    Abstract: A securely pre-coded orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (SP-OFDM) system includes a transmitter configured to transmit a secure transmit signal through a dynamic constellation and a receiver configured to recover the original signal from the received secure transmit signal. It is aimed to reinforce the physical layer security of wireless communications under hostile interference. Potential applications include 4G and 5G communication systems, ASTC3.0 HDTV systems, WiFi systems, and any future wireless systems that utilize OFDM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Tongtong Li, Jian Ren, Yuan Liang
  • Cost-aware secure outsourcing
    Patent number: 10901693
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention provide for one or more server computers communicatively coupled to a network and configured to: receive a request to execute a computational task, including a transformed input used to execute a computational task. A client computer transforms the original input into the transformed input, using an affine mapping where the transformed input is a one-to-one equivalent to the original input (but which can't be inferred by the server computer), and according to a user selection limiting the computational complexity of the mapping according to resource constraints on the client. The server may then execute the computational task and transmit a result to the client to apply an inverse affine mapping, and receive a response which verifies that the computational task result is complete and valid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jian Ren, Kai Zhou
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTED RADAR IMAGING
    Publication number: 20200408899
    Abstract: An imaging system including a transmitter configured to transmit a signal in a direction of a scene of interest. The transmitted signal is spatially and temporally incoherent at a point where the transmitted signal reaches the scene of interest. The system includes a receiver set including at least a first receiver and a second receiver. The first receiver and the second receiver are configured to receive a reflected signal. The reflected signal is a reflection of the transmitted signal from the scene of interest. The system further includes an active incoherent millimeter-wave image processor configured to obtain the reflected signal and reconstruct a scene based on the reflected signal. The system also includes a display device configured to display the scene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventor: Jeffrey NANZER
  • Data Packet Position Modulation System
    Publication number: 20200403831
    Abstract: A packet position modulation system includes a node configured to transmit a plurality of packets at corresponding time intervals. The node is configured to adjust, for at least one packet of the plurality of packets, the corresponding time interval to transmit the at least one packet. The system includes a base station configured to receive the plurality of packets from the node at corresponding time intervals, determine a difference between a previous time that a previous packet of the plurality of packets was received and a present time that a present packet of the plurality of packets was received, and recover coded data from the present packet based on the difference.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Subir K. BISWAS, Dezhi FENG, Saptarshi DAS
  • Born-based cycloaddition catalysts and methods for the production of bio-based terephthalic acid, isophthalic acid and poly (ethylene terephthalate)
    Patent number: 10858318
    Abstract: Methods for producing cycloaddition products comprising: reacting a diene with a dienophile in the presence of one or more boron-based catalysts of Formula I or Formula II are provided. In particular, the methods can be used to prepare 4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid and 3-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, including bio-based versions thereof. The cycloaddition products can be advantageously used in the production of terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid, and ultimately, poly(ethylene terephthalate), and bio-based versions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: John Wesley Frost, Peng Zhang
  • Electrode and sensor apparatus and related methods for detection of nitric oxide and peroxynitrate
    Patent number: 10859527
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to electrodes and related sensor apparatus for the detection of nitric oxide (NO) and/or peroxynitrite (PON). The electrodes and sensors incorporate electrically conducting boron-doped diamond (BDD) to provide a selective and quantitative detection platform. The sensing electrode for detection of NO includes metallic nanoparticles for oxidation of NO as well as anionic polyelectrolyte layer over the electrically conducting BDD layer. The sensing electrode for detection of PON includes an electrically conductive polymeric layer including a metal-complexed porphyrin for redox reaction with PON over the electrically conducting BDD layer. A corresponding sensor apparatus includes one or two electrochemical cells with associated electrolytes, separate working electrodes for the separate, selective detection of NO or PON, and associated reference electrode(s) and counter electrode(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Greg M. Swain, Serban F. Peteu, Borys W. Hrinczenko
  • Lipid biosynthesis and abiotic stress resilience in photosynthetic organisms
    Patent number: 10858687
    Abstract: This application describes consortium between fungi and algae, where the algae are incorporated within hyphae of the fungi. The fungi, the algae, or both can be modified to express heterologous lipid synthesizing enzymes. Incorporation of algae into fungi facilitates harvesting of the algae and products produced by the consortia. Such consortia are robust. For example, the fungi and algae can symbiotically provide nutrients to each other and are tolerant of environmental stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Gregory Bonito, Zhi-Yan Du, Christoph Benning
  • Inhibitors of Rho/MRTF/SRF-mediated gene transcription and methods for use of the same
    Patent number: 10851072
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are inhibitors of Rho/MRTF/SRF-mediated gene transcription, and methods for their use in treating or preventing diseases such as cancer and fibrosis. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein the substituents are as described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Scott D. Larsen, Richard Neubig, Kim Hutchings, Dylan Kahl, Erika Mathes Lisabeth
  • Interlayer Additives For Highly Efficient And Hysteresis-Free Perovskite-Based Photovoltaic Devices
    Publication number: 20200373092
    Abstract: A photovoltaic device is provided. The photovoltaic device includes a metal salt layer disposed adjacent to a perovskite layer. The metal salt layer diffuses into the perovskite layer. Methods for fabricating the photovoltaic device are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Richard R. LUNT, III, Lili WANG
  • Water conditioning adjuvant compositions and related methods for reducing herbicide volatility
    Patent number: 10842149
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to adjuvant compositions and related methods for reducing herbicide volatility and/or enhancing herbicide activity. The adjuvant- and herbicide-containing compositions are generally aqueous and include a volatile growth regulator herbicide, an aminopolycarboxylate salt water conditioner, and (optionally) a glyphosate herbicide. The compositions generally have a mildly acidic to mildly basic pH value. When the compositions are applied to a target area to control a target plant in the area with the herbicide, the aminopolycarboxylate salt water conditioner can both potentiate the herbicide as well as reduce volatile transport of the herbicide, thus reducing damage to other (non-target) sensitive plants, whether inside or outside of the target area of application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Donald Penner
  • Control of cellulose biosynthesis by overexpression of a transcription factor
    Patent number: 10837025
    Abstract: The invention relates to nucleic acids, proteins and methods for modulating the cellulose content of plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Kyung-Hwan Han, Jae-Heung Ko, Won-Chan Kim, Joo-Yeol Kim
  • VISUAL SENSOR FUSION AND DATA SHARING ACROSS CONNECTED VEHICLES FOR ACTIVE SAFETY
    Publication number: 20200349842
    Abstract: By exchanging basic traffic messages among vehicles for safety applications, a significantly higher level of safety can be achieved when vehicles and designated infrastructure-locations share their sensor data. While cameras installed in one vehicle can provide visual information for mitigating many avoidable accidents, a new safety paradigm is envisioned where visual data captured by multiple vehicles are shared and fused for significantly more optimized active safety and driver assistance systems. The sharing of visual data is motivated by the fact that some critical visual views captured by one vehicle or by an infrastructure-location are not visible or captured by other vehicles in the same environment. Sharing such data in real-time provides an invaluable new level of awareness that can significantly enhance a driver-assistance, connected vehicle, and/or autonomous vehicle's safety-system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hayder RADHA, Hothaifa AL-QASSAB
  • Thermoelectric device and methods for manufacture and use
    Patent number: 10825976
    Abstract: A thermoelectric device (20) and a method for manufacturing and using the same are disclosed. The thermoelectric device (20) includes a hot shoe (24) and a cold shoe (28) disposed about the hot shoe. A heat conducting member (32) formed of a thermoelectric material extends between the hot shoe (24) and the cold shoe (28) and generates electricity in response to a temperature difference therebetween. The hot shoe (24) is heated and expands at a greater rate than the cold shoe (28) does during operation. The structural and spatial relationship of the hot shoe (24) and the cold shoe (28) maintains the thermoelectric material of the heat conducting member (32) in compression during operation of the thermoelectric device (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Edward J. Timm, Harold J. Schock, Guoming G. Zhu, Trevor Ruckle, Kevin D. Moran
  • Lipid biosynthesis and abiotic stress resilience in photosynthetic organisms
    Patent number: 10822583
    Abstract: This application describes consortium between fungi and algae, where the algae are incorporated within hyphae of the fungi. The consortium is robust. The fungi and algae can symbiotically provide nutrients to each other, and are tolerant of environmental stresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Gregory Bonito, Zhi-Yan Du, Christoph Benning
  • Cherry tree (rootstock) named ‘Lake’
    Patent number: PP32813
    Abstract: A new cherry tree variety suitable for use as rootstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Amy Iezzoni
  • Cherry tree (rootstock) named ‘Clare’
    Patent number: PP32852
    Abstract: A new cherry tree variety suitable for use as rootstock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventor: Amy Iezzoni