Abstract: An isolated primate embryonic cell is provided as well as cell cultures and cell lines derived therefrom. Also provided are methods of generating and using such cells.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 27, 2012
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicant:
Technion Research & Development Foundation Ltd.
Inventor:
Technion Research & Development Foundation Ltd.
Abstract: The present invention relates to single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with left ventricular hypertrophy and use thereof. The present invention provides a convenient and high reliable in vitro diagnosis system for left ventricular hypertrophy and cardiovascular diseases.
Abstract: A thin-film microelectrode array tailored for long-term, minimally invasive cortical recording or stimulation and method are provided. The microelectrode array includes a flexible element that is movable between a first contracted configuration and a second expanded configuration. An array of contacts is provided on the flexible element. The contacts are engagable with a cortical surface with the flexible element in the expanded configuration. A link operatively connects the array of contacts to a control module. The link is capable of transmitting at least one of cortical recordings and cortical stimulation signals thereon.
Abstract: A non-contact, passive method for measurement of arterial pulse from areas such as the major superficial arteries of the body through analysis of thermal IR images acquired by passive thermal IR imaging sensors, and through the modeling of the pulsatile nature of the blood flow and arterial pulse propagation in the circulatory system. The method is automatic and does not need operator input. The output waveform readily contains the information on heart rate, cardiac interbeat intervals, heart-rate variability and other features inherent in arterial pulse.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 19, 2012
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicant:
University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventor:
University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: A vapor deposition apparatus efficiently performs a deposition process to form a thin film with improved characteristics on a substrate, and a method manufactures an organic light-emitting display apparatus by using such vapor deposition apparatus. The vapor deposition apparatus includes a body including an upper member and a lateral member coupled to the upper member; a receiving portion disposed to face one side of the lateral member; a stage disposed in the receiving portion and supporting the substrate; a plurality of first injection portions disposed in the lateral member and injecting at least one gas into a space between the lateral member and the upper member; a second injection portion disposed in the upper member and injecting at least one gas into the space between the lateral member and the upper member; and a plasma generating portion including a coil and a power source connected to the coil.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 7, 2012
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicants:
Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University ERICA Campus, SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.
Abstract: Glucose and ATP biosensors have important applications in diagnostics and research. Combining single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) with Pt nanoparticles can significantly enhance the performance of electrochemical biosensors. This disclosure illustrates the use of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) to modify SWCNTs to increase SWCNT solubility in water. Multiple embodiments with this configuration allows for exploration of new schemes of combining ssDNASWCNT and Pt black in aqueous media systems. These embodiments resulted in a nanocomposite with enhanced biosensor performance. The ssDNA-SWCNT/Pt black nanocomposite constructed by a layered scheme proved most effective in terms of biosensor activity. The key feature of this structure and method of use is the exploitation of ssDNASWCNTs as molecular templates for Pt black electrodeposition. Glucose and ATP microbiosensors fabricated utilizing this structure and method of use exhibited high sensitivity, wide linear range and low limit of detection.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 14, 2012
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicant:
Purdue Research Foundation
Inventors:
Tae-Gon Cha, Jong Hyun Choi, Jonathan C. Claussen, Alfred R. Diggs, Jin Shi
Abstract: A micromachining process to fabricate a single chip that simple drops into a supporting structure. The micromachining process provides the ability to create a probe that will interface with integrated circuits, for example, operating at frequencies in the range of about 100 GHz to about 3,000 GHz (3 THz). This approach creates a silicon structure (or other applicable choice of material) that provides mechanical force for probing while supporting the transfer of the high frequency energy between a measurement system and the integrated circuit, individual device or material.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 20, 2011
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicant:
University of Virginia Patent Foundation
Inventors:
Robert M. Weikle, II, Arthur Weston Lichtenberger, Nicolas Scott Barker, Theodore James Reck, Haiyong Xu, Lihan Chen
Abstract: Disclosed herein are diagnostic and prognostic methods for determining the overall survival, and therapeutic regimes, for multiple myeloma patients. The methods involve the detection of PTHR1 gene expression alone or in combination with other clinical factors. The tests are suitable for diagnosing and monitoring treatment of patients having or suspected of having multiple myeloma. The disclosure also relates to proteasome inhibitors and other activators of PTHR1, for the treatment of multiple myeloma.
Abstract: Apparatus and methods for a MEMS-fabricated variable capacitor. In one embodiment the capacitor is a comb drive comprising a plurality of plates interdigitated with a corresponding blades. As the plates move relative to the blades, the capacitance of the sensor changes. The capacitor is sufficiently sensitive to measure respiratory pressure in an animal.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 30, 2011
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicants:
Purdue Research Foundation, Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation
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:
Application
Filed:
October 30, 2012
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicant:
University of Central Florida Research Foundation
Inventor:
University of Central Florida Research Foundation
Abstract: New time-domain response system calibration techniques are described for determining dry density and water content of soil based on electromagnetic wave propagation through it. For example, one disclosed technique use the ratio between V1, the voltage difference between the peak and trough of the response signal, and Vf, the long-term (i.e., steady-state) response of the system to the input pulse. These values are measurable, even for highly conductive soils, and calibration done in a laboratory can be applied to measurements taken in an uncontrolled field environment.
Abstract: Male Disclosed herein are compositions for ameliorating the lipid producing effects of thiazide therapy. Particularly exemplified herein are compositions containing a thiazide and allopurinol, or some other xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 29, 2012
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicant:
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Richard Johnson, Takahiko Nakagawa, Sirirat Reungjui
Abstract: The present invention provides block copolymers comprising at least one covalent polymer block and at least one supramolecular polymer block, processes for their preparations and uses thereof.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 30, 2012
Publication date:
May 2, 2013
Applicants:
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
Inventors:
Roy Shenhar, Paul F. Nealey, Marcus Müller, Kostas Daoulas
Abstract: In a Spin Transfer Torque Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (STT-MRAM) a bit cell array can have a source line substantially parallel to a word line. The source line can be substantially perpendicular to bit lines. A source line control unit includes a common source line driver and a source line selector configured to select individual ones of the source lines. The source line driver and source line selector can be coupled in multiplexed relation. A bit line control unit includes a common bit line driver and a bit line selector in multiplexed relation. The bit line control unit includes a positive channel metal oxide semiconductor (PMOS) element coupled between the common source line driver and bit line select lines and bit lines.
Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid and amino acid sequences encoding a diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 (DGAT2) polypeptide are provided. Vectors and transgenic cells that include a nucleic acid sequence encoding a DGAT2 polypeptide are also described. Further provided are methods of producing an epoxy fatty acid by transforming a cell with a first isolated nucleic acid that encodes a diacylglycerol acyltransferase polypeptide and a second isolated nucleic acid that encodes an epoxygenase polypeptide, such that expression of the diacylglycerol acyltransferase polypeptide and the epoxygenase polypeptide increases an amount of epoxy fatty acid in the cell.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 19, 2009
Date of Patent:
April 30, 2013
Assignee:
University of Kentucky Research Foundation
Inventors:
David Hildebrand, Runzhi Li, Tomoko Hatanaka
Abstract: A Mössbauer spectroscopy system for applying an external magnetic field at cryogenic temperature using a refrigerator is provided. A Mössbauer spectrum can be obtained by applying the external magnetic field while changing the temperature of a superconducting magnet and a sample from a cryogenic temperature using the refrigerator, the external magnetic field can be applied while cooling the superconducting magnet using the refrigerator without the need for use of a liquid helium, thereby saving the operation cost according to consumption of the liquid helium, the mounting of a sample which it is desired to measure is easy, thereby minimizing a possibility that a worker will be exposed to gamma rays, and a convenience in use of a user can be improved.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 28, 2011
Date of Patent:
April 30, 2013
Assignee:
Kookmin University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation
Abstract: Transparent structures, electrochromic devices, and methods for making such structures/devices are provided. A transparent structure may include a transparent substrate having a plurality of micro- or nano-scale structures, at least one substance configured to block near-infrared or infrared radiation and partially cover at least substantial portions of the substrate and the plurality of micro- or nano-scale structures, and at least one photocatalyst configured to at least partially cover an outermost surface of the transparent structure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 1, 2011
Date of Patent:
April 30, 2013
Assignee:
Korea University Research and Business Foundation
Abstract: There is provided a method of localizing an object comprising projecting an object located on an object plane and a reference point corresponding thereto on a virtual viewable plane and an actual camera plane; estimating coordinates of the reference point; and prescribing a relationship between a location of the object and the coordinates of the reference point.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 3, 2008
Date of Patent:
April 30, 2013
Assignee:
Ajou University Industry Cooperation Foundation
Inventors:
Yun Young Nam, Kyoung Su Park, Jin Seok Lee, Sang Jin Hong, We Duke Cho
Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides an isolated subpopulation of bone marrow-derived adherent stem cells that are purified from bone marrow-derived adherent cells. Also provided are methods for isolating the subpopulation of bone marrow-derived adherent stem cells from bone marrow-derived adherent cells and for using the isolated subpopulation of bone marrow-derived adherent stem cells for treating tissue and/or organ damage in a subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 30, 2008
Date of Patent:
April 30, 2013
Assignee:
University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Ewa K. Zuba-Surma, Buddhadeb Dawn, Ahmed Abdel-Latif, Roberto Bolli
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for managing images based on user preferences. The apparatus includes a database for storing images, an image search module for searching the images stored in the database, an image output module for outputting at least one image retrieved by the image search module, a preference input module for, when the retrieved image is output through the image output module, receiving a user preference for the output image from a user, and an image path database for storing a storage path of the image, output through the image output module, based on the user preference received through the user preference input module. The image search module searches images whose storage paths are stored in the image path database or images whose storage paths are not stored in the image path database according to the user's selection.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 26, 2010
Date of Patent:
April 30, 2013
Assignee:
Sungkyunkwan University Foundation for Corporate Collaboration
Inventors:
Jae Wook Jeon, Gi Hoon Go, Min Kyung Kim, Hyun Uk Jung, Myung Jin Kim, Soon Mook Jung, Tae Houn Song