Abstract: A method of manufacturing silver (Ag)-doped zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires and a method of manufacturing an energy conversion device are provided. In the method of manufacturing Ag-doped ZnO nanowires, the Ag-doped nanowires are grown by a low temperature hydrothermal synthesis method using a Ag-containing aqueous solution.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 2, 2012
Publication date:
May 9, 2013
Applicants:
Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University, SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Inventors:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hany
Abstract: Provided is a method for structuring hardware information in computer system, including: modeling Target Independent Model (TIM), which is independent from a hardware; structuring hardware information based on Meta Object Facility (MOF)-Hardware Component Modeling Language (HCML); and transforming the TIM into a Target Specification Model, which depends on the hardware, based on the structured hardware information and the model transformation language, wherein the step of structuring hardware information based on Meta Object Facility (MOF)-Hardware Component Modeling Language (HCML), comprises: defining a MOF-based Hardware Component Modeling Language (HCML) meta-model; and defining a model by using a meta-model of the HCML and representing architecture information on the model.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 13, 2012
Publication date:
May 9, 2013
Applicant:
Hongik University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
Inventors:
Hyun-seung SON, Woo-yeol KIM, Robertyoungchul KIM
Abstract: The present invention provides for methods of producing human monoclonal antibodies to human nucleolin, cells producing such antibodies, and the antibodies themselves. Also provided are methods of using the antibodies in diagnosing and treating malignant and non-malignant diseases wherein cells that express nucleolin on the cell surface contribute to the pathophysi-ology of the disease.
Type:
Application
Filed:
November 17, 2010
Publication date:
May 9, 2013
Applicant:
Musc Foundation for Research Development
Inventors:
Natalie Sutkowski, Daniel Fernandes, Brian Hoel, Semyon Rubinchik
Abstract: A manufacturing method of a photonic crystal is provided. In the method, a high-refractive-index material is conformally deposited on an exposed portion of a periodic template composed of a low-refractive-index material by an atomic layer deposition process so that a difference in refractive indices or dielectric constants between the template and adjacent air becomes greater, which makes it possible to form a three-dimensional photonic crystal having a superior photonic bandgap. Herein, the three-dimensional structure may be prepared by a layer-by-layer method.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 26, 2012
Publication date:
May 9, 2013
Applicants:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Rana Biswas, Kristen Constant, Kai-Ming Ho, Jae-Hwang Lee, In Sung Park, Tae l lo Lee, Jin Ho Ahn
Abstract: Methods are disclosed for distinguishing whether an animal is experiencing a bacterial infection or a viral infection. One monitors breath taken from the animal over time to measure the relative amount of a first breath stable isotope to a second breath stable isotope therein over time. A quick change in the isotope ratios within several hours from the likely infection is indicative of a bacterial infection. A delayed change in the isotope ratios, followed by periodic repeated alterations in the ratios, is indicative of viral infection. The methods are particularly efficient when using cavity ringdown spectroscopy for the monitoring. They may be used for monitoring a patient already admitted to a hospital, or for monitoring a patient initially complaining of adverse symptoms, or for triage, or for collectively monitoring a population of animals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 20, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Inventors:
Fariba M. Assadi-Porter, Mark E. Cook, Warren P. Porter, Daniel E. Butz
Abstract: A reconfigurable device includes an arrangement of a plurality of cells and routing resources for transmitting signals between the cells. The plurality of cells comprises carry-select reuse cells, each of the carry-select reuse cells configured to provide for performing non-arithmetic operations using a reuse arithmetic carry chain interconnecting adjacent cells.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 24, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: The invention is directed toward an osteochondral repair assembly comprising a shaped allograft construct comprising an unbalanced barbell-shaped cylindrical cancellous bone primary member formed with a mineralized cylindrical base section having a smaller diameter cylindrical stem leading to a second cylindrical section which is demineralized. A mineralized ring-shaped support member is forced over the compressed demineralized second demineralized the aperture of the ring-shaped member to fit around the stem with one ring surface being adjacent the bottom surface to the second cylindrical section and the opposite ring surface being adjacent the upper surface of the mineralized cylindrical base section.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 24, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
Inventors:
Eric J. Semler, Roman Shikhanovich, Alex B. Callahan, Katherine Gomes Truncale, Judith I. Yannariello-Brown, Yen-Chen Huang
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel isolated plasmid, wherein the plasmid is a native plasmid found in unique C. botulinum type A strains and encode either BoNT/A3 or BoNT/A4 and BoNT/B. The present invention also provides a method of obtaining a plasmid-encoded botulinum neurotoxin and botulinum neurotoxin complex comprising the step of isolating a plasmid encoding the cntA/A or cntA/B neurotoxin gene and genes encoding protein components of the toxin complex from a C. botulinum type A strain. The inventors performed comparative analyzes of representative BoNT/A subtype strains by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) and Southern hybridizations with probes specific for the BoNT/A and B genes, cntA/A and cntA/B. Unexpectedly, the inventors determined that the genes encoding BoNT/A3 in the A3 strain, and BoNT/A4 and BoNT/B in the A4 strain, are on plasmids.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 27, 2008
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Inventors:
Eric A. Johnson, Kristin M. Marshall, Sabine Pellett, Marite Bradshaw
Abstract: The present invention provides cysteine prodrugs for the treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction. The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing prodrugs and methods of using the prodrugs and compositions for treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 4, 2010
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignees:
Marquette University, UWM Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
James M. Cook, Edward Merle Johnson, II, David A. Baker, Wenyuan Yin
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a heat pipe. Activated particles or particle clusters are formed. The activated particles or particle clusters are contacted with a working fluid in a non-oxidizing environment to form a chemisorbed layer of the working fluid thereon to generate chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated hydrophilic particles or activated hydrophilic particle clusters which provide a solid-liquid contact angle to working fluid when subsequently added of <30 degrees. The chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated hydrophilic particles or hydrophilic particle clusters are vacuum transferred and filled inside the heat pipe along with an additional volume of working fluid. The heat pipe is then sealed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 2012
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Edward T. Mahefkey, Louis Chow, Ming Su
Abstract: A method for making a surfactant-based monolithic column is provided. The method comprises providing a mixture comprising at least one surfactant monomer, at least one crosslinker, at least one initiator, and at least one porogen and polymerizing the mixture to form the surfactant-based monolithic column. The present disclosure also provides a surfactant-based monolithic column, a method for separating molecules, and a process for preparing a surfactant monomer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 30, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Shahab Ahmed Shamsi, Congying Gu, Jun He
Abstract: A method for estimating a boundary between a background and a user object in a video, in which the user object is segmented from the background is provided. The initial object contour is estimated in a first video frame for object segmentation, and color probability density functions are estimated for the user object and the background segmented from the first video frame. An edge strip with a predetermined width is generated in a current frame based on an object contour of a previous frame, and a coherence probability density function of the edge strip is estimated. The user object is segmented in the current frame by energy minimization.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 2, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignees:
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Korea University Industrial Academic Collaboration Foundation
Inventors:
Young-O Park, Kwan-Woong Song, Young-Hun Joo, Kwang-Pyo Choi, Yun-Je Oh, Chang-Su Kim, Jae-Kyun Ahn
Abstract: The invention features compositions and methods that are useful for treating or preventing AAT deficiency and associated conditions. In addition, the invention provides methods for identifying compounds useful for treatment of AAT deficiency and associated conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 9, 2009
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: This invention provides an instrument for obtaining consent for a genetic test that comprises three or more integrated elements including an information element for conveying information to an individual concerning a genetic test, and instruction element for use by a practitioner in instructing individuals on the genetic test and use of the instrument, a collection element for collecting an individual's medical and family history, a assessment element for assessing the individual's retention and understanding of information concerning a genetic test, a certification element for certifying the individual's consent to said tests, as well as housekeeping elements useful for recording a medical record, labeling a sample, and billing. Also provided is a method for obtaining informed consent for a genetic test using an integrated instrument. The instruments and methods disclosed have utility in obtaining informed consent for genetic tests.
Abstract: A WC—Co material or polycrystalline diamond-Co material that has a gradient in the grain size of the particles. Specifically, the material may have a top layer that has coarse grains that is designed to dissipate the heat caused by friction (and thus prevent thermal cracking). The material will then have a bulk substrate that is made up of finer grains and provide adequate hardness for the material. The top layer is positioned on top of the bulk substrate.
Abstract: A method for stimulating a immune response against IL-13R?2 in a subject having or at risk for developing a disease having cells expressing IL-13R?2 includes the steps of formulating the anti-cancer vaccine outside of the subject and administering the vaccine to the subject in an amount sufficient to stimulate an immune response against IL-13R?2 in the subject. A composition for stimulating a immune response against IL-13R?2 in a subject having or at risk for developing a disease having cells expressing IL-13R?2 includes an isolated agent that can stimulate immune response against IL-13?2.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 22, 2010
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
The Penn State Research Foundation
Inventors:
Waldemar Debinski, Neil Christensen, Akiva Mintz
Abstract: Systems and methods of compensating for transmission impairment are disclosed. One such method includes receiving a polarization-division multiplexed optical signal which has been distorted in the physical domain by an optical transmission channel, and propagating the distorted polarization-division multiplexed optical signal backward in the electronic domain in a corresponding virtual optical transmission channel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 19, 2010
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: Ceria-coated aerogels can include an aerogel support material having a stabilized ceria coating thereon. The ceria coating can be formed by solution or vapor deposition of alcogels or aerogels. Additional catalytic metal species can also be incorporated into the coating to form multi-metallic compounds having improved catalytic activity. Further, the ceria coated aerogels retain high surface areas at elevated temperatures. Thus, improvements in catalytic activity and thermal stability can be achieved using these ceria-coated composite aerogels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2007
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignee:
University of Utah Research Foundation
Inventors:
Edward M. Eyring, Richard D. Ernst, Gregory C. Turpin, Brian C. Dunn
Abstract: A new and distinct peach rootstock ‘MP-29’, which is an interspecific hybrid rootstock Prunus species hybrid×Prunus persica, which was developed for use as a clonal commercial rootstock under peach cultivars. It is distinguished by its resistance to peach tree short life/bacterial canker complex, Armillaria root rot, and to several species of root-knot nematodes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 4, 2011
Date of Patent:
May 7, 2013
Assignees:
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
Inventors:
Thomas G. Beckman, Jose X. Chaparro, Wayne B. Sherman
Abstract: ‘UF08174’ is a new coleus plant distinguished by having stable maroon/lime-green foliage color which maintains bright color in both sun and shade conditions, vigorous mounded habit with excellent branching, and desirable late-flowering characteristics, as disclosed.