Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Acquiring contrast-enhanced, T1 weighted, cine magnetic resonance images
    Patent number: 7809426
    Abstract: A method of magnetic resonance imaging of anatomy that is subject to a movement cycle (e.g., the heart during a cardiac cycle), comprising: administering a magnetic resonance contrast agent; waiting a period of time until the contrast agent is effective to cause selected portions of the anatomy (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignees: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Singapore General Hospital Pte Ltd., Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Jae Koul Kim, Kevin K'O Wen Chen, Arthur E. Stillman, Ralf B. Loeffler, Randolph M. Setser, Richard D. White
  • Method and apparatus for choosing and evaluating sample size for biometric training process
    Patent number: 7809170
    Abstract: At least two biometric measurements of a person are collected, then a statistical measure based on the measurements is computed. The statistical measure is a bounded estimate of the discriminative power of a test based on the measurements. While the discriminative power is less than a target value, additional biometric measurements are collected. When enough measurements have been collected, a biometric template is constructed from the measurements and stored for use in future identifications. Systems and software to implement similar methods are also described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Louisiana Tech University Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Vir V. Phoha
  • Alpha-MSH therapies for treatment of autoimmune disease
    Patent number: 7807143
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the enteral treatment of autoimmune disease such a multiple sclerosis with polypeptide therapeutics. Enteral therapeutics comprise monomeric alpha-MSH polypeptides such as ACTH. Therapeutic formulations of the invention may be used to reduce the incidence or severity of autoimmune disease. For instance methods for the oral treatment of multiple sclerosis with alpha-MSH and ACTH are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Research Development Foundation
    Inventor: Staley A. Brod
  • Apparatus and method for controlling power in cellular system using wired relay stations
    Patent number: 7809327
    Abstract: A method of controlling power in a Base Station (BS) of a cellular system using wired Relay Stations (RSs) includes the RSs and the BS individually performing scheduling of packets to be transmitted to Mobile Stations (MSs) in respective areas of coverage, the BS increasing a difference between a sum of signals to be transmitted and a sum of interference signals according to a scheduling result, guaranteeing a minimum amount of data to be received by each MS, and calculating a power allocation solution of each MS, which satisfies a condition that the power allocation solution is in a range of allocatable power, which was pre-set by each of the RSs and the BS, and the RSs and the BS performing sub-channel allocation and power allocation according to the power allocation solution satisfying the condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Industry-University Corporation Foundation Sogang University
    Inventors: Jae-Hoon Lee, Seong-Taek Hwang, Won-Jin Sung, Jin-Woo Choe, Byoung-Seok Lee, In-Hong Shong
  • Substrate integrated waveguide antenna array
    Patent number: 7808439
    Abstract: A substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) slot full-array antenna fabricated employing printed circuit board technology. The SIW slot full-array antenna using either single or multi-layer structures greatly reduces the overall height and physical steering requirements of a mobile antenna when compared to a conventional metallic waveguide slot array antenna. The SIW slot full-array antenna is fabricated using a low-loss dielectric substrate with top and bottom metal plating. An array of radiating cross-slots is etched in to the top plating to produce circular polarization at a selected tilt-angle. Lines of spaced-apart, metal-lined vias form the sidewalls of the waveguides and feeding network. In multi-layer structures, the adjoining layers are coupled by transverse slots at the interface of the two layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Reserch Foundation
    Inventors: Songnan Yang, Aly E. Fathy
  • Orally administered peptides synergize statin activity
    Patent number: 7807640
    Abstract: This invention provides novel peptides that ameliorate one or more symptoms of atherosclerosis. The peptides are class A amphipathic helical peptides. They are highly stable and readily administered via an oral route. The peptides are effective to stimulate the formation and cycling of pre-beta high density lipoprotein-like particles and/or to promote lipid transport and detoxification. This invention also provides a method of tracking a peptide in a mammal. In addition, the peptides inhibit osteoporosis. When administered with a statin, the peptides enhance the activity of the statin permitting the statin to be used at significantly lower dosages and/or cause the statins to be significantly more anti-inflammatory at any given dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Alan M. Fogelman, Gattadahalli M. Anantharamaiah, Mohamad Navab
  • Bovine P-selectin glycorpotein ligand-1
    Patent number: 7807636
    Abstract: A novel bovine P-selectin glycoprotein ligand-1 (bPSGL-1) is disclosed having the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ. ID. NO:1. DNA sequences encoding the bPSGL-1 are also disclosed, along with vectors, host cells, and methods of using the bPSGL-1. The invention further provides methods for preventing or reducing acute inflammatory response in a bovine subject by administering bPSGL-1 and fragments thereof (e.g., a bPSGL-1 Ig fusion protein). The invention also provides methods for identifying compounds of reducing or preventing damage to tissue or organs caused by acute inflammatory response in a bovine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventor: Benjamin J. Darien
  • WEST NILE VIRUS VACCINE, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100247559
    Abstract: The present invention provides virus-like particles (VLP) highly secreting or producing signal peptide obtained by altering a signal sequence derived from West Nile virus (WNV), the signal peptide, a WNV VLP secretion expression vector containing a nucleic acid encoding prM protein and E protein, a WNP VLP highly secreting or producing animal cell line harboring the vector, a WNV vaccine containing WNV VLP obtained by the cell line as an active ingredient, and a WNV DNA vaccine containing the VLP secretion expression vector as an active ingredient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicants: Japan as Represented by the Director-General of National Institute of Infectious Diseases, The Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases of Osaka University
    Inventors: Asato Kojima, Hidehiro Takahashi, Toyokazu Ishikawa
  • VIRUSES ENCODING MUTANT MEMBRANE PROTEIN
    Publication number: 20100247572
    Abstract: A method to prepare viruses with a mutant membrane protein gene, and viruses obtained by the method, are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventor: Yoshihiro Kawaoka
  • BI-PLANAR FLUOROSCOPY GUIDED ROBOT SYSTEM FOR A MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL AND THE CONTROL METHOD
    Publication number: 20100249800
    Abstract: Disclosed is a computer-integrated surgery aid system for minimally invasive surgery and a method for controlling the same. The system includes a surgery planning system for creating three-dimensional information from two-dimensional images obtained by means of biplanar fluoroscopy so that spinal surgery can be planned according to the image information and a scalar-type 6 degree-of-freedom surgery aid robot adapted to be either driven automatically or operated manually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Industry-University Cooperation Foundation, HANYANG UNIVERSITY, a university foundation of Seo
    Inventors: Young Soo Kim, Byung-Ju Yi, Jong-II Park, Sung-min Kim, Se Min Oh
  • BIOMARKERS ASSOCIATED WITH AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
    Publication number: 20100248263
    Abstract: The invention relates to proteins associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). These proteins, which are present in blood, are expressed in individuals with AMD at either elevated or reduced levels compared to healthy individuals. The invention provides methods for diagnosing AMD. The invention provides methods for assessing the efficacy of treatment of AMD. The invention provides methods for monitoring the progression of AMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventor: Gregory S. Hagerman
  • MULTI-ACCEPTOR MOLECULAR PROBES AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20100248385
    Abstract: An oligonucleotide-based molecular probe includes at least one pin loop, the pin loop including a loop sequence complementary to a target sequence. A first stem sequence is attached to one end of the pin loop, the first stem having at least one fluorescent label attached thereto. A second stem sequence is attached to the other end of the pin loop. The second stem has a plurality of quencher molecules attached thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2005
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Weihong Tan, Chaoyong Yang
  • THIN FILM BATTERY SYNTHESIS BY DIRECTED VAPOR DEPOSITION
    Publication number: 20100242265
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for forming one or more thin film layers on a substrate, to form a multilayer product such as a lithium battery cell. The method involves passing a gas stream comprising at least one doping agent and at least one entrained source material through a plasma; impinging the gas stream on a substrate; and reactively depositing the at least one doping agent, and the at least one entrained source material on the substrate. The present invention provides a method of fabricating a power cell having a plurality of layers, and a method of fabricating a battery by electrically connecting a current collecting layer of a first power cell to a current collecting layer of a second power cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Haydn N. G. Wadley, Yoon Gu Kim, Sang-wan Jin
  • Three Dimensional Cell Protector/Pore Architecture Formation for Bone and Tissue Constructs
    Publication number: 20100247605
    Abstract: Living cellular material is encapsulated or placed in a protective material (cell protector) which is biocompatible, biodegradable and has a three-dimensional form. The three dimensional form is incorporated into a matrix that maybe implanted in vivo, ultimately degrade and thereby by replaced by living cell generated material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: American Dental Association Foundation
    Inventors: Huakun Xu, Michael D. Weir
  • CHANNEL SWITCHING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IPTV SERVICE
    Publication number: 20100251296
    Abstract: A channel switching method and system for IPTV for reducing channel switching delay and improving bandwidth utilization efficiency is provided. The channel switching method includes pre-joining candidate channels while playing broadcast data on a main channel, the candidate channels being stored in a candidate channel table; releasing the pre-joined candidate channels, when a channel holding time of the main channel is greater than a predetermined channel holding time level; and re-joining the released candidate channels before a completion of playing the broadcast data on the main channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Sungkyunkwan University Foundation For Corporate Collaboration
    Inventors: Jun Hyung KIM, Kyung Tae Kim, Sung Oh Hwang, Hee Yong Youn, Sang Won Rhee
  • METHOD AND SYSTEM OF MONITORING RESPIRATORY SIGNAL BY RADIO
    Publication number: 20100249632
    Abstract: A method and system is provided for monitoring a respiratory signal by radio. The method includes the steps of converting a change in electric resistance, which is caused by a change in abdominal circumference measured through a rubber waistband that is made of conductive rubber and is mounted on a lower garment of a testee during respiration, into a voltage signal, performing A/D conversion on the voltage signal, and transmitting the converted digital signal a short distance by radio using a wireless communication protocol for ZigBee, and receiving the respiratory signal transmitted by radio, transmitting it to a computer unit by wire through an RS-232 port that is a serial communication port, and enabling a tester to monitor the respiratory signal through a screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Chungbuk National University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: In Kwang Lee, Kyung Ah Kim, Eun Jong Cha
  • Manufacturing process of porous carbon nanofiber using a volatile organic matter
    Publication number: 20100247909
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for manufacturing a carbon nanofiber comprising: (a) mixing a carbon nanofiber precursor and camphor in a solvent to prepare a solution; (b) electric spinning the solution to obtain a nanofiber; (c) oxidative stabilizing the nanofiber; and (d) carbonizing the oxidative stabilized nanofiber, wherein camphor is volatilized to form micropores in the oxidative stabilization and carbonization. The present invention also provides a carbon nanofiber manufactured by the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Sungkyunkwan University Foundation for Corporate Collaboration
    Inventors: Younghee Lee, Kayhyeok An, Eunju Ra
  • Highly Infectious Nucleic Acid Molecules from Pepper Mottle Virus and Plant Viral Vector Derived from the Same
    Publication number: 20100251430
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant-infectious nucleic acid molecule from Pepper mottle virus, and a viral vector, a transformed cell and a transgenic plant having it. The present invention first achieves the cloning of the infectious full-length pepper mottle virus cDNA from virus-infected pepper, which enables to perform the molecular biological studies to the infectivity of pepper mottle virus in pepper and tobacco and to provide a plant virus-based vector to highly express a useful foreign protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Seoul Women's University Industry- University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Ki Hyun Ryu, Mi Yeon Lee, Jin Sung Hong
  • METHOD FOR ADSORPTION OF PHOSPHATE CONTAMINANTS FROM WATER SOLUTIONS AND ITS RECOVERY
    Publication number: 20100243571
    Abstract: Aqueous fluid polluted with phosphate contaminants is mixed with or passed through an adsorbent material selected from: (i) particles of oxides or hydroxides of transition metals, aluminum oxides or hydroxides, TiO2, or mixtures thereof, or (ii) particles of activated carbon, activated alumina, aluminum oxide, activated TiO2, TiO2, mineral clay, zeolite, or an ion exchanger loaded with nanoparticles of oxides or hydroxides of transition metals, aluminum oxides or hydroxides or TiO2, or mixtures thereof, to yield aqueous fluid purified from phosphate. The adsorbent material is further regenerated by increasing the pH of the adsorbent sludge, concentrated phosphate solution or a phosphate crystal slurry is recovered as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Technion Research and Development Foundation Ltd.
    Inventors: Raphael Semiat, Grigory Zelmanov
  • Mandarin tree named ‘LB8-9’
    Patent number: PP21356
    Abstract: A new Mandarin hybrid tree particularly distinguished by having dense foliage, “wilted-leaf” appearance, fruit that is attractive in appearance with excellent eating quality, and upright, vigorous plant habit, obloid tree shape and matures early in central Florida, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick G. Gmitter, Jr., William S. Castle, Jude W. Grosser