Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Non-magnetic semiconductor spin transistor
    Patent number: 7719070
    Abstract: A nonmagnetic semiconductor device which may be utilized as a spin resonant tunnel diode (spin RTD) and spin transistor, in which low applied voltages and/or magnetic fields are used to control the characteristics of spin-polarized current flow. The nonmagnetic semiconductor device exploits the properties of bulk inversion asymmetry (BIA) in (110)-oriented quantum wells. The nonmagnetic semiconductor device may also be used as a nonmagnetic semiconductor spin valve and a magnetic field sensor. The spin transistor and spin valve may be applied to low-power and/or high-density and/or high-speed logic technologies. The magnetic field sensor may be applied to high-speed hard disk read heads. The spin RTD of the present invention would be useful for a plurality of semiconductor spintronic devices for spin injection and/or spin detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Kimberley C. Hall, Wayne H. Lau, Kenan Gündo{hacek over (g)}du, Michael E. Flatté, Thomas F. Boggess
  • Compositions and methods for treating pancreatic insufficiency
    Patent number: 7718169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for the treatment of conditions, including pancreatic insufficiency. The compositions of the present invention comprise lipase, protease and amylase in a particular ratio that provides beneficial results in patients, such as those afflicted with pancreatic insufficiency. This invention also relates to methods using such compositions for the treatment of pancreatic insufficiency. The compositions specifically comprise crosslinked Burkholderia cepacia lipase crystals, Aspergillus melleus protease crystals and amorphous Aspergillus oryzae amylase in a ratio of about 1:1:0.15 USP units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Cystic Fibrosis Foundations Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexey L. Margolin, Bhami C. Shenoy, Frederick T. Murray, Anthony Christopher Lee Stevens
  • Capacitive Microphone With Integrated Cavity
    Publication number: 20100119088
    Abstract: A capacitive microphone and method of fabricating the same are provided. One or more holes can be formed in a first printed circuit board (PCB). A diaphragm can be surface micro-machined onto an interior surface of the first PCB at a region having the one or more holes. Interface electronics can also be interconnected to the interior surface of the PCB. One or more spacer PCBs can be attached to a second PCB to the first PCB, such that appropriate interconnections between interconnect vias are made. The second PCB and first PCB with spacers in between can be attached so as to create a cavity in which the diaphragm and interface electronics are located.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Sheplak, David Patrick Arnold
  • METHODS OF ENHANCING THE RESISTANCE OF PLANTS TO BACTERIAL PATHOGENS
    Publication number: 20100122376
    Abstract: Methods are provided for enhancing the resistance of plants to bacterial pathogens. The methods involve transforming a plant with a polynucleotide molecule comprising a plant promoter operably linked to a nucleotide sequence that encodes a plant receptor that binds specifically with bacterial elongation factor-Tu. Further provided are expression cassettes, transformed plants, seeds, and plant cells that are produced by such methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Two Blades Foundation
    Inventors: Cyril B. Zipfel, Jonathan D. G. Jones
  • Surface Acoustic Wave Coding for Orthogonal Frequency Coded Devices
    Publication number: 20100117804
    Abstract: Methods and systems for coding SAW OFC devices to mitigate code collisions in a wireless multi-tag system. Each device producing plural stepped frequencies as an OFC signal with a chip offset delay to increase code diversity. A method for assigning a different OCF to each device includes using a matrix based on the number of OFCs needed and the number chips per code, populating each matrix cell with OFC chip, and assigning the codes from the matrix to the devices. The asynchronous passive multi-tag system includes plural surface acoustic wave devices each producing a different OFC signal having the same number of chips and including a chip offset time delay, an algorithm for assigning OFCs to each device, and a transceiver to transmit an interrogation signal and receive OFC signals in response with minimal code collisions during transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald Malocha, Nikolai Kozlovski
  • IgE Antibodies to Chimeric or Humanized IgG Therapeutic Monoclonal Antibodies as a Screening Test for Anaphylaxis
    Publication number: 20100120058
    Abstract: The present invention provides an assay for detecting serum IgE antibody levels to cetuximab and to other proteins. The present invention further provides a method for predicting whether a subject will respond adversely to cetuximab treatment. The present further provides a method for detecting sensitivity to compounds comprising galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas A.E. Platts-Mills, Tina Hatley Merritt
  • CASCADED LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES BASED ON MIXED CONDUCTOR ELECTROLUMINESCENCE
    Publication number: 20100117518
    Abstract: A cascaded light emitting device. The cascaded light emitting device includes: a base electrode formed of a base electrode material and electrically coupled to a base voltage lead; a top electrode layer formed of a top electrode material and electrically coupled to a top voltage lead; a number of electroluminescent layers arranged between and electrically coupled to the base electrode and top electrode layer; and at least one middle electrode layer formed of a middle electrode material. Each of the middle electrodes is coupled between two juxtaposed electroluminescent layers. The electroluminescent layers include a mixed conductor that luminesces with a peak wavelength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicants: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc., Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: George M. Malliaras, Kiyotaka Mori, Jason D. Slinker, Daniel A. Bernards, Hector D. Abruna
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING FEMTOSECOND ELECTRON BEAM
    Publication number: 20100117510
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for generating femtosecond electron beam are disclosed. The apparatus for generating electron beam by discharging an electron generated via a cathode to an anode includes a transmission window provided at one side of the cathode to allow incident laser to pass therethrough, a pinhole formed on the anode such that the pinhole corresponds to the position of the electron generated from the transmission window, and a focusing unit provided at one side of the cathode and generating an electric field to accelerate and at the same time concentrate the electron to the pinhole. Electrons are simultaneously concentrated and accelerated to the pinhole by an electric field generated by the focusing unit positioned at the cathode to generate femtosecond electron beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: POSTECH Acadamy-Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Yong Woon PARK, Hyotcherl Ihee, Chang Bum Kim, In Soo Ko
  • MEDICAMENT FOR IMPROVING PROGNOSTIC SURVIVAL IN THERAPY OF MALIGNANT TUMOR
    Publication number: 20100120693
    Abstract: A medicament for improving prognostic survival in therapy of malignant tumor is provided that may improve prognostic survival in DIC patients where the basal disease is malignant tumor, especially malignant tumor in hematopoietic organs. The medicament according to the invention comprises as a main active ingredient Activated Protein C, which is obtained from plasma or prepared by using the genetic recombination technique, and efficiently prolongs life-span of DIC patients where the basal disease is malignant tumor, especially malignant tumor in hematopoietic organs. In particular, the medicament may reduce adverse side effects of chemotherapeutics in chemotherapy of malignant tumor to enhance efficacy of said therapy and improve prognostic survival of patients suffering from malignant tumor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Juridical Foundation the Chemo-Sero-Therapeutic Research Institute
    Inventors: Kenji OKAJIMA, Fujio Matsuo, Hiroyuki Sutoh, Yoichi Ogata, Tomohiro Nakagaki
  • Glucose uptake modulator and method for treating diabetes or diabetic complications
    Publication number: 20100120662
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an glucose uptake modulator, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the glucose uptake modulator, and a method of treating a diabetes or diabetic complications in a mammal in need thereof, which comprises administering to said mammal an effecting amount of a glucose uptake modulator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicants: POSTECH Foundation, POSCO
    Inventors: Kyung-Moo Yea, Jae-Yoon Kim, Jong-Hyun Kim, Byoung-Dae Lee, Seung-Je Lee, Tae-Hoon Lee, Pann-Ghill Suh, Sung-Ho Ryu
  • CATHODES FOR MICROBIAL ELECTROLYSIS CELLS AND MICROBIAL FUEL CELLS
    Publication number: 20100119920
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided according to embodiments of the present invention which includes a reaction chamber having a wall defining an interior of the reaction chamber and an exterior of the reaction chamber; exoelectrogenic bacteria disposed in the interior of the reaction chamber; an aqueous medium having a pH in the range of 3-9, inclusive, the aqueous medium including an organic substrate oxidizable by exoelectrogenic bacteria and the medium disposed in the interior of the reaction chamber. An inventive apparatus further includes an anode at least partially contained within the interior of the reaction chamber; and a brush or mesh cathode including stainless steel, nickel or titanium, the cathode at least partially contained within the interior of the reaction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce Logan, Douglas Call, Matthew Merrill, Shaoan Cheng
  • Scleral Contact Lens with Grooves and Method of Making Lens
    Publication number: 20100118262
    Abstract: The present invention provides a scleral lens which includes channels on its posterior bearing surface that improve the flow of tears between the bearing surface of the device and the underlying scleral eyes tissue into the space between the optic of the lens and cornea. The channels are disposed on the inside surface of the lens and extend generally radially from the inside of the haptic and the outside rim of the lens. Various configurations are possible for the channels, as described in more detail below. Additionally, the channels can have a serpentine or arcuate configuration to allow for the appropriate amount of fluid flow between the space under the lens and the scleral surface of the eye. In another embodiment, microchannels can be formed in the lens to increase the oxygen permeability of the lens. The microchannels can have many configurations that reduce the volume of the lens material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Boston Foundation for Sight
    Inventor: Perry ROSENTHAL
  • USE OF TRIS-QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SALTS AS PAIN MODULATING AGENTS
    Publication number: 20100120857
    Abstract: Provided are tris-quaternary ammonium compounds which are modulators of nociception and pain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joseph R. HOLTMAN, Peter A. CROOKS, Linda P. DWOSKIN, J. Michael MCINTOSH
  • MicroRNA Expression Signature for Predicting Survival and Metastases in Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    Publication number: 20100120898
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Also provided are methods of identifying anti-HCC agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicants: The Ohio State University Research Foundation, Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Carlo M. Croce, Xin W. Wang, Anuradha Budhu, Zhao-you Tang
  • Multiple valued dynamic random access memory cell and thereof array using single electron transistor
    Publication number: 20100118597
    Abstract: Provided is a multi-valued dynamic random access memory (DRAM) cell using a single electron transistor (SET). The multi-valued DRAM cell using the SET applies different refresh signals to a load current transistor for controlling current supply to the SET and a voltage control transistor for controlling a terminal voltage of the SET and refreshes a data value stored in the SET by a predetermined period to reduce standby current and stably supply a voltage low enough to satisfy a coulomb-blockade condition to the terminal of the SET.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Chungbuk National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Bok Nam Song, Jung Bum Choi, Hun Woo Kye
  • Metal waveguide device and nano plasmonic integrated circuits and optical integrated circuit module using the same
    Patent number: 7715667
    Abstract: Disclosed is a metal waveguide device, and nano plasmonic integrated circuits and an optical integrated circuit module using the same. The nano plasmonic integrated circuit module includes an input coupling unit, an input focusing unit, a surface plasmon polariton waveguide for guiding surface plasmon polaritons, a signal sensing/processing unit, an output defocusing unit, and an output coupling unit for converting surface plasmon polariton signals into optical signals. The optical integrated circuit module includes the nano plasmonic integrated circuit module, thus realizing highly integrated photonic circuits having a micro structure, low power consumption and low price.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Sungkyunkwan University Foundation for Corporate Collaboration
    Inventors: Myung Hyun Lee, Hae Ryeong Park
  • Adjustable simulation device and method of using same
    Patent number: 7715924
    Abstract: A device and method for stimulating neural tissue in a patient comprising: providing a lead having opposed first and second ends defining a longitudinal axis therebetween wherein the lead having at least one electrode provided thereon for delivering electrical stimulation; implanting the lead adjacent the neural tissue; applying electrical signals to the at least one electrode to provide electrical stimulation to the neural tissue; closing all incisions made to implant the lead so that the lead is completely implanted in the patient; and adjusting, at any time after the step of closing all the incisions, the position of the lead so that it moves in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Inventors: Ali R. Rezai, Ashwini Sharan
  • Phantom for ion range detection
    Patent number: 7714309
    Abstract: A phantom for heavy ion radiation therapy provides characterization of an ion beam that may enter but not exit from the phantom. The phantom may include multiple materials and multiple spatially dispersed ion detectors to obtain signals that may be fit to known beam curves to accurately characterize the location and other parameters of Bragg peak of a given ion beam within a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas R. Mackie, Ryan T. Flynn, Michael William Kissick, Jihad H. Al-Sadah, David C. Westerly, Patrick M. Hill
  • Method for diagnosing infections
    Patent number: 7713715
    Abstract: Antigens are removed from the surface of an organism, such as a microorganism, without disrupting the organism and releasing internal antigens of the organism. The free surface antigens of the organism may be used to determine the presence of infection in an animal due to the organism by determining the presence of antibodies that bind to the free surface antigens in a sample obtained from the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Clarence A. Speer, Shigetoshi Eda
  • Purification of Heparinase I, II and III from Flavobacterium heparinum
    Patent number: RE41328
    Abstract: A purified heparinase I, II and III free of lyase activity and each having a molecular weight of 42,800 84,100, 70,800, respectively, are produced by culturing Flavobacterium heparinum. The kinetic properties of the heparinases have been determined as well as the conditions to optimize their activity and stability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ramnath Sasisekharan, Charles L. Cooney, Robert S. Langer, Daniel L. Lohse, Robert J. Linhardt