Patents Assigned to Diego
  • Photoeradication of microorganisms with pulsed purple or blue light
    Patent number: 10639498
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for photoeradication of microorganisms from a target. A light source is configured to irradiate the target with purple or blue light in a pulsed mode of irradiation at an average irradiance that preferably ranges from 0.1 mW/cm2 to 20 mW/cm2. An electronic circuit is configured to control the light source in accordance with an irradiation schedule that includes a plurality of irradiation sessions. The light source is controlled to provide the purple or blue light at a radiant exposure that preferably ranges from 0.5 J/cm2 to 60 J/cm2 during each of the irradiation sessions. The irradiation sessions are provided at a plurality of time intervals so as to cause photoeradication of all or a portion of the microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignees: CAREWEAR CORP., SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Chukuka S. Enwemeka, John C. Castel
  • ATROPISOMERISM FOR INCREASED KINASE INHIBITOR SELECTIVITY
    Publication number: 20200131191
    Abstract: The invention provides a series of conformationally stable kinase inhibitors, and methods of using the kinase inhibitors. The effect of atropisomerism on kinase selectivity was assessed, finding improved selectivity compared to rapidly interconverting parent compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. GUSTAFSON, Davis E. SMITH, David HECHT, Isaac MARQUEZ, Sean TOENJES
  • Managing a power exchange using interconnect socket adapters
    Patent number: 10636043
    Abstract: A power exchange includes an energy exchange server and a plurality of exchange controllers, each exchange controller communicatively coupled to an interconnect socket adapter, wherein the energy exchange server receives a real-time energy consumption data set, a real-time energy production data set, a set of environmental parameters and a starting energy price, and generates a current aggregate electricity demand value as a function of the real-time energy consumption data set and the environmental parameters, a current aggregate electricity supply value as a function of the real-time energy production dataset and the environmental parameters, and a current energy price as a function of the starting energy price, the current aggregate electricity demand value, and the current aggregate electricity supply value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Ken Parks, Michael Colburn
  • Microfluidic devices and related methods
    Patent number: 10632464
    Abstract: A microfluidic device includes an inlet port configured to receive a sample, a first reaction chamber fluidically coupled to the inlet port, a first pump fluidically coupled to the inlet port, a second pump fluidically coupled to a mixing chamber, a metering channel fluidically coupled to the first reaction chamber and to the mixing chamber, and one or more second reaction chambers fluidically coupled to the mixing chamber. The first pump is configured to move fluid from the inlet port to the first reaction chamber and from the first pump to the inlet port. The second pump is configured to move fluid from the second pump to the mixing chamber, from the first reaction chamber to the mixing chamber, and from the mixing chamber to the one or more second reaction chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: ALERE SAN DIEGO, INC.
    Inventors: Alexander Schenk zu Schweinsberg, Austin Matthew Derfus, Justin Davidson, Karthikeyan Kumaravadivelu, Maulik Vinod Patel, Olaf Piepenburg, Catherine Jean Greenwood, Oliver Nentwich
  • Nonconductive films for lighter than air balloons
    Patent number: 10576497
    Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRICAL COMPANY
    Inventors: Eldridge M. Mount, III, Denis S. Sanford
  • Managing grid interaction with interconnect socket adapter configured for an energy storage device
    Patent number: 10580016
    Abstract: A system for managing grid interaction with an energy storage device includes an energy exchange server, a plurality of energy storage devices, a plurality of interconnect socket adapters, and a plurality of energy exchange controllers, each energy exchange controller coupling to one of the plurality of interconnect socket adapters and dictating energy consumption based on energy pricing data received from the energy exchange server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    Inventors: Ken Parks, Michael Colburn
  • Atropisomerism for increased kinase inhibitor selectivity
    Patent number: 10550124
    Abstract: The invention provides a series of conformationally stable kinase inhibitors, and methods of using the kinase inhibitors. The effect of atropisomerism on kinase selectivity was assessed, finding improved selectivity compared to rapidly interconverting parent compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: San Diego State University Foundation
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Gustafson, Davis E. Smith, David Hecht, Isaac Marquez, Sean Toenjes
  • Methods for multiplexing recombinase polymerase amplification
    Patent number: 10538760
    Abstract: This disclosure provides for methods and reagents for rapid multiplex RPA reactions and improved methods for detection of multiplex RPA reaction products. In addition, the disclosure provides new methods for eliminating carryover contamination between RPA processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: ALERE SAN DIEGO, INC.
    Inventors: Olaf Piepenburg, Colin H. Williams, Niall A. Armes
  • Utility power grid substation auxiliary power system
    Patent number: 10536011
    Abstract: An auxiliary power system for electrical substations is provided. The auxiliary power system enables both AC and DC equipment to be powered during prolonged power outages, and utilizes a substation fuel cell to provide a backup power source for designated black start cranking path substations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    Inventors: Yakov Shlemenzon, Cory Mitsui
  • Managing grid interaction with an interconnect socket adapter configured for a solar power source
    Patent number: 10482481
    Abstract: A system for managing grid interaction with a solar power source includes an energy exchange server, a plurality of solar energy sources, a plurality of interconnect socket adapters, and a plurality of energy exchange controllers, each energy exchange controller coupling to one of the plurality of interconnect socket adapters and dictating energy consumption based on energy pricing data received from the energy exchange server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    Inventors: Ken Parks, Michael Colburn
  • Managing grid interaction with interconnect socket adapter configured for a wind power source
    Patent number: 10475053
    Abstract: A system for managing grid interaction with a wind power source includes an energy exchange server, a plurality of wind energy sources, a plurality of interconnect socket adapters, and a plurality of energy exchange controllers, each energy exchange controller coupling to one of the plurality of interconnect socket adapters and dictating energy consumption based on energy pricing data received from the energy exchange server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    Inventors: Ken Parks, Michael Colburn
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VERIFYING SUB METERING ACCURACY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
    Publication number: 20190339347
    Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein include systems and method for verifying meter accuracy. The system may include an electric vehicle charging station that includes a submeter that measures an amount of energy discharged from the electric vehicle charging station and to a connected electric vehicle. A meter test device may also be connected to the electric vehicle charging station to determine the accuracy of the submeter in local time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    Inventors: Khaled Salem, Faridaddin Katiraei, Amin Zamani, Bahman Koosha
  • Managing power consumption through an interconnect socket adapter
    Patent number: 10460329
    Abstract: Interconnection meter socket adapters are provided. An interconnection meter socket adapter comprises a housing enclosing a set of electrical connections. The interconnection meter socket adapter may be configured to be coupled to a standard distribution panel and a standard electric meter, thereby establishing connections between a distribution panel and a user such that electrical power may be delivered to the user while an electrical meter measures the power consumption of the user. A power regulation module is disposed between the interconnection meter socket adapter, and configured to selectively connect one or more energy sources or energy sinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    Inventors: Ken Parks, Michael Colburn
  • Apparatus and method of implantable bidirectional wireless neural recording and stimulation
    Patent number: 10452143
    Abstract: A device and method is described for electronic human prosthetics, and specifically a skull- and/or spine implantable bi-directional neural-communication/brain-machine interface (BBMI) device where the input, output and on-board computing are combined into a single unit to form a compact neuro-prosthetics device. This invention is also directed to a fully implantable wireless spinal electronic recording and stimulation system using the BBMI in a human. The bi-directional devices (BBMIs) communicate with other bi-directional brain-machine interface devices (BBMI) and/or with external controllers wirelessly. The compact implantable stimulator has ultrasonic secondary battery charging system. One or more BBMI can be wirelessly connected so that a closed loop of BBMIs, or a BBMI and an external controller, can wirelessly send trigger pulses to this fully implanted stimulator over the spinal cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignees: San Diego State University Research Foundation, Electronics and Telecommunication Research Institute
    Inventors: Kee S. Moon, Yusuf Ozturk, Sung Q. Lee, Woosub Youm, Gunn Hwang
  • Nonconductive films for lighter than air balloons
    Patent number: 10434540
    Abstract: Non-conductive films for constructing lighter than air balloons are provided. A non-conductive film may comprise multiple layers of gas barrier polymers. An outer surface printable layer and an interior heat or ultrasonically sealable layer may also be included. Each gas barrier film may comprise multiple (e.g., from 3 to approximately 75) barrier layers. A gas barrier core has a nano-layer structure. A gas barrier core may also comprise a biodegradable film or a bio-based film. A non-conductive film may comprise a metal layer for enhancing gas barrier properties. The metal layer may be discontinuous. The metal layer may be conductive and coated with an insulating top coat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company c/o Sempra Energy
    Inventors: Eldridge M. Mount, III, Denis S. Sanford
  • 2-ETHYLIDENE-1,5-DIMETHYL-3,3-DIPHENYLPYRROLIDINE ANALOGS AND METHODS FOR THEIR SYNTHESIS AND USE
    Publication number: 20190292148
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2-ethylidene-1,5-dimethyl-3,3-diphenylpyrrolidine analogs, and methods for their synthesis and use. Such analogs are designed to provide a convenient linkage chemistry for coupling under mild conditions to a suitable group on a target protein, polypeptide, solid phase or detectable label.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: ALERE SAN DIEGO, INC.
    Inventors: Fei HUANG, Dongpei WU, Lupe MEJORADO, Mariusz BANASZCZYK
  • Systems and methods for verifying sub metering accuracy for electric vehicle charging stations
    Patent number: 10393849
    Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein include systems and method for verifying meter accuracy. The system may include an electric vehicle charging station that includes a submeter that measures an amount of energy discharged from the electric vehicle charging station and to a connected electric vehicle. A meter test device may also be connected to the electric vehicle charging station to determine the accuracy of the submeter in local time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: San Diego Gas & Electric Company
    Inventors: Khaled Salem, Faridaddin Katiraei, Amin Zamani, Bahman Koosha
  • Analogs of C5a and methods of using same
    Patent number: 10363282
    Abstract: Materials and methods for treating an infection or disease, activating an immune cell at a site of infection or disease, and for directly killing microorganisms, using response-selective carboxy-terminal C5a analogs, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignees: Board of Regents of The University of Nebraska, San Diego State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sam D. Sanderson, Joy Arlene Phillips, Edward Leroy Morgan, Marilyn Louise Thoman, Tamsin Sheen, Kelly S. Doran, Elizabeth Louise Virts, Tammy Kielian, Mark Hanke
  • INTEGRATED INTERNET BANKING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20190197573
    Abstract: As part of an integrated banking platform, an internet banking platform includes a banking server, a processor, and a memory module. The memory module includes stored computer program code. The memory module, the stored computer program code, and the processor are configured to cause the banking server to receive access to a rewards program server associated with a rewards account platform. Further, the server is caused to receive enrollment information associated with a user, and to connect to the rewards program server. The server is also caused to transmit an enrollment request message to the rewards program server. The enrollment request message includes at least a subset of the enrollment information. Additionally, the server is caused to receive an enrollment response message that indicates whether the user has been enrolled in a rewards account maintained by the rewards account platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: San Diego County Credit Union
    Inventor: Ram Jaladi
  • Recombinase polymerase amplification
    Patent number: 10329602
    Abstract: This disclosure describes related novel methods for Recombinase-Polymerase Amplification (RPA) of a target DNA that exploit the properties of recombinase and related proteins, to invade double-stranded DNA with single stranded homologous DNA permitting sequence specific priming of DNA polymerase reactions. The disclosed methods have the advantage of not requiring thermocycling or thermophilic enzymes. Further, the improved processivity of the disclosed methods may allow amplification of DNA up to hundres of megabases in length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Alere San Diego, Inc.
    Inventors: Olaf Piepenburg, Colin H. Williams, Niall A. Armes, Derek L. Stemple