Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Polymorphism in CYP3A4 gene affecting drug metabolizing and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9441275
    Abstract: A method for predicting a subject's risk factors for CYP3A4-related disorders includes detecting the allelic status of a SNP in a nucleic acid sample of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Ohio State Innovation Foundation
    Inventors: Wolfgang Sadee, Danxin Wang
  • Nanoporous piezoelectric polymer films for mechanical energy harvesting
    Patent number: 9444030
    Abstract: Piezoelectric materials based on nanoporous polymer foams are provided. Also provided are nanogenerators incorporating the piezoelectric materials, piezoelectric energy harvesters incorporating the nanogenerators and methods of making and using the same. The piezoelectric materials comprise a unitary nanoporous matrix composed of a piezoelectrically active organic polymer, in which the pores are interconnected and have nanoscale diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Xudong Wang, Yanchao Mao, Ping Zhao
  • Method for sending and receiving session history in a communications system
    Patent number: 9444649
    Abstract: A method is provided for receiving a session history by a Controlling Function (CF) in a communication system. The method includes sending, by a CF in a first domain, a first message requesting a session history to a Conversation Server (CS) in the first domain; receiving, from the CS in the first domain, a second message including access information to a CS in a second domain, which has a session history, when the CS in the first domain has no session history; sending a third message requesting a session history to the CS in the second domain, which has the session history, based on the access information; and receiving a fourth message including the session history from the CS in the second domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Hyeon-Sang Eom, Sung-Jin Park, Seung-Yong Lee, Kyung-Tak Lee
  • Degradable cage coated with mineral layers for spinal interbody fusion
    Patent number: 9439948
    Abstract: A cage for facilitating fusion of bones, such as vertebrae, or fusion of adjacent bone surfaces is disclosed. In one form, the cage includes a plurality of spaced apart walls comprising a biodegradable polymeric material (e.g., polycaprolactone); an osteoconductive mineral coating (e.g., a calcium compound) on at least a portion of the walls; and a bioactive agent (e.g., a bone morphogenetic protein) associated with the polymeric material and/or the coating. The bioactive agent is present in amount that induces ossification between the bones or adjacent bone surfaces. The cage may also include a fixation plate connected to at least one of the walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Frank LaMarca, William L. Murphy, Scott J. Hollister
  • Methods for lens calibration and image restoration
    Patent number: 9443291
    Abstract: In one example embodiment, a lens calibration method includes generating a distorted image by distorting a pattern image that includes at least two reference points separated from a center of the pattern image by different distances. The method further includes generating lens calibration data by comparing the pattern image with the distorted image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Chung Ang University Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Hyung Gu Lee, Tae Chan Kim, Joonki Paik, Donggyun Kim, Seonyung Kim
  • Antimicrobial compounds, compositions and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9440920
    Abstract: Described herein are antimicrobial compounds identified via a high-throughput screen to identify compounds that produce anucleate cells in E. coli after cell division occurs. Compound 1 (5-nonyloxytryptamine) and its analogs are small molecule inhibitors of the nucleoid occlusion system and/or proteins that are responsible for maintaining the structure of the chromosome. The antimicrobial compounds are useful to treat bacterial infections as well as to inhibit bacterial growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Douglas Benjamin Weibel, Katherine Ann Hurley, Katherine Cassidy Faulkner
  • Method of manufacturing thermoelectric material and thermoelectric material prepared by the method and thermoelectric generator
    Patent number: 9444025
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a Pb—Te based thermoelectric material, the method comprising: forming a Pb—Te based by mixture mixing element lead, element tellurium and a dopant; melting and then quenching the mixture; and obtaining a thermoelectric sintered body by hot-pressing a molded body obtained after the quenching.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Woochul Kim, Hongchao Wang, Jun Phil Hwang, Chanyoung Kang
  • Methods of treatment of heart dysfunctions using diuretic and natriuretic polypeptides
    Patent number: 9439951
    Abstract: This document provides diuretic and natriuretic polypeptides. For example, this document provides polypeptides having diuretic and/or natriuretic activities. In some cases, a polypeptide provided herein can have diuretic and natriuretic activities, while lacking the ability to lower blood pressure. This document also provides methods and materials for inducing diuretic and/or natriuretic activities within a mammal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Robert D. Simari, Shuchong Pan, John C. Burnett, Jr., Horng H. Chen
  • Natriuretic polypeptides
    Patent number: 9441027
    Abstract: This document provides methods and materials related to natriuretic polypeptides and the use of natriuretic polypeptides to treat cardiovascular and/or renal conditions. For example, chimeric polypeptides having at least one amino acid segment (e.g., N-terminus tail, ring structure, C-terminus tail, or a combination thereof) of a natriuretic peptide (e.g., ANP, BNP, CNP, URO, or DNP) and an amino acid segment of an angiotensin polypeptide (e.g., Ang-(1-7)) are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Candace Y.W. Lee, John C. Burnett, Jr.
  • Branched shape optical isolator and optical apparatus, method and applications
    Patent number: 9442247
    Abstract: A branched optical isolator includes, located over a substrate, at least two branches connected to a trunk at a junction location. At least one branch comprises an optical absorber material and at least one branch comprises an optical transmitter material. The optical isolator may be incorporated into an optical chip carrier such that: (1) an optical emitting portion of an optical chip integral to or attached to the optical chip carrier; and (2) a connection to the optical isolator, are butt connected with a gap less than 10 nanometers, and otherwise materials matched. The optical isolator provides for attenuated backscattered optical radiation into the optical chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Dennis Deppe
  • Method and apparatus for propagating a message in a social network
    Patent number: 9444778
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for propagating a message in a social network are disclosed. A method for propagating a message in a social network according to an embodiment of the invention can include: calculating a degree of connectivity of each user; calculating a propagation capability of each user by using the calculated degree of connectivity and a probability of distribution; choosing target users for propagating a message by using the propagation capability of each user; and propagating the message to nodes of the chosen target users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Foundation of Soongsil University-Industry Cooperation
    Inventors: Myungsik Yoo, Duy-Linh Nguyen, Wenji Quan
  • Glenoid vault fixation
    Patent number: 9439768
    Abstract: A joint prosthesis system, specifically a shoulder prosthesis, for shoulder replacement, revision and repair. The implants provide fixation into the best bone available to a surgeon. The implants are used in a superior-inferior and anterior-posterior construct forming a type of cross or X-shape. The implants allow for interchangeability of the articulating component as well as rotational orientation. The systems will allow for augments to accommodate bone loss. The implants may allow for additional security using screws or anchors inserted into the scapula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: IMDS LLC, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Joseph P. Iannotti, Gerald Williams, Dinesh Koka, Michael Chad Hollis
  • Monitoring breathing via signal strength in wireless networks
    Patent number: 9443419
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for the use of sensor links in a network to estimate the breathing rate of a breathing subject within a structure, estimate the location of the subject within the structure, and detect if the subject is breathing. The structure may be a bed, a building, or a room in the building. The received signal strength of the sensor links is obtained and is then used in various breathing models to determine the breathing rate estimation, the location estimation, and the breathing detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Anthony Joey Wilson, Neal K. Patwari
  • Method of locating a fault in a power distribution system using a direct current signal of a distributed resource modulated by an alternating current signal
    Patent number: 9442153
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject a direct current (DC) signal from the controllable voltage source converter of at least one DC voltage distributed resource into the distribution system and modulating an alternating current (AC) signal on top of the direct current (DC) signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Passinam Tatcho, Mischa Steurer, Hui Li
  • System and method for monitoring thermal ablation using radiofrequency echoes
    Patent number: 9439729
    Abstract: Radiofrequency energy emitted from and reflected back toward a thermal ablation probe may be used to detect a gradual dissolution of a reflective interface between a tumor and surrounding healthy tissue as the ablation zone passes through this interface providing a real-time guidance with respect to the progress of ablation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Peng Wang, Christopher L. Brace
  • Activated nitric oxide donors and methods of making and using thereof
    Patent number: 9439915
    Abstract: Described herein are compositions useful in anticancer treatment. The compositions are composed of (a) an O2-aryl substituted diazeniumdiolate and (b) an amphiphile, wherein the amount of amphiphile is sufficient to produce a liposome or micelle. The compositions described herein provide numerous advantages such as increased solubility and stability of the O2-aryl substituted diazeniumdiolate in vivo. The compositions also do not induce hypotension. Methods for using the compositions in anticancer treatment are also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Paul J. Shami, Ken M. Kosack
  • Process for high-yield production of graphene via detonation of carbon-containing material
    Patent number: 9440857
    Abstract: A method of producing pristine graphene particles through a one-step, gas-phase, catalyst-free detonation of a mixture of one or more carbon-containing compounds hydrocarbon compounds and one or more oxidizing agents is provided. The detonation reaction occurs very quickly and at relatively high temperature, greater than 3000 K, to generate graphene nanosheets that can be recovered from the reaction vessel, such as in the form of an aerosol. The graphene nanosheets may be stacked in single, double, or triple layers, for example, and may have an average particle size of between about 35 to about 250 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Kansas State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Christopher Sorensen, Arjun Nepal, Gajendra Prasad Singh
  • Sweet orange tree named ‘B9-65’
    Patent number: PP27144
    Abstract: A new and distinct sweet orange clone, ‘B9-65’ was produced via adventitious shoot induction from a nucellar seedling internode stem segment. ‘B9-65’ is a vigorous tree that produces standard ‘Valencia’-type sweet orange fruit that is characterized by high fruit yield and high soluble solids content. The fruit size of ‘B9-65’ is larger than that for standard Valencia orange while having a similar fruit maturation date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventor: Jude W. Grosser
  • plant named ‘Cosmic Delight’
    Patent number: PP27154
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Cosmic Delight’, characterized by its outwardly arching growth habit, wide lance leaves that have a creamy-white center, creamy-white veins, light pink to red spots, green mottling, and green margins, tolerance to sunburns, high tuber yield potential, and good performance in sunny or shady landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh
  • plant named ‘Hearts Desire’
    Patent number: PP27155
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Hearts Desire’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, heart-shaped green leaves that have a white center, white mid and primary veins, numerous red purple spots and speckles along the netted veins, and plants that are attractive in containers and sunny or shady landscapes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhanao Deng, Brent K. Harbaugh