Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Hard carbon films formed from plasma treated polymer surfaces
    Patent number: 7138180
    Abstract: Hard-carbon films with unique structures, methods for producing the films, and articles coated by the films are provided. These hard-carbon films are synthesized by the plasma surface treatment of a polymer substrate or a polymer-coated substrate in a plasma containing SFx species, where x is less than 6, and may be produced under room temperature, low pressure environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ferencz Denes, Sorin Manolache, Luis Cruz-Barba
  • GANP protein
    Patent number: 7138509
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a novel protein having a kinase activity and a gene encoding said protein. According to the present invention, there is provided a GANP protein which is represented by the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID No. 1 or No. 3 of the sequence listing, and is involved in the signal conversion of abnormal B cell differentiation in an autoimmune state, and has a kinase activity, and a polynucleotide which encodes said protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Kumamoto Technology & Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Nobuo Sakaguchi, Kazuhiko Kuwahara
  • Nucleic acids encoding pseudomonas hop proteins and use thereof
    Patent number: 7138569
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a type III—secreted bacterial protein capable of modifying a cell death pathway in a plant cell. One aspect of the present invention involves an isolated nucleic acid molecule having a nucleotide sequence that encodes the HopPtoD2 protein of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae DC 3000. Expression vectors, host cells, and transgenic plants which include the DNA molecules of the present invention are also disclosed. The nucleic acid molecules of the present invention can be used to impart disease resistance to a plant and to make a plant hypersusceptible to colonization by nonpathogenic bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignees: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc., Kansas State University Research Foundation, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Inc., The Institute for Genomic Research, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
    Inventors: Alan Collmer, James R. Alfano, Xiaoyan Tang, C. Robin Buell, Gregory B. Martin
  • Shape analysis of surfaces
    Patent number: 7139602
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to map the shape or thickness of a surface. Thickness estimates across a distance are received, and Fourier analysis is performed to generate Fourier amplitude coefficients and phase values for a number of frequency components. Linear discriminant functions are used to characterize the resulting shape as normal or not. Discriminant functions are provided that aid in the diagnosis of glaucoma when the thickness measured is the retinal nerve fiber layer thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward A. Essock, Michael J. Sinai
  • Pacing methods and devices using feedback controlled timing
    Patent number: 7139608
    Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for cardiac pacing are provided. For pacing using biventricular synchronization in a patient, a first stimulation signal is applied to a first region of a heart of the patient at a first time and a second stimulation signal applied to a second region of the heart of the patient at a second time to provide biventricular synchronization stimulation of the heart. Cardiac function of the patient associated with application of the first and the second stimulation signals is sensed and a timing relationship of the first stimulation signal to the second stimulation signal is adjusted based on the sensed cardiac function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: UAB Research Foundation
    Inventors: Raymond E. Ideker, Gregory P. Walcott
  • Bone tendon bone assembly with allograft bone block
    Patent number: 7137996
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a bone block, a bone-tendon-bone assembly and method of tendon reconstruction in which at least one tendon replacement is extended between two bone blocks and fixed within each of two bone tunnels in the bones of a joint using interference screws. Each bone block has a central through going bore and at least one substantially parallel channel longitudinally cut in the exterior of the bone block body in which the ligament replacements are seated. One end of each bone block has a rounded recess leading from the central bore to the exterior parallel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Anton J. Steiner, Arthur A. Gertzman
  • SNAPSHOT BACKSCATTER RADIOGRAPHY (SBR) SYSTEMS INCLUDING SYSTEM HAVING DYNAMIC COLLIMATION
    Publication number: 20060256917
    Abstract: A snapshot backscatter radiography (SBR) system and related method includes at least one penetrating radiation source, and at least one substantially transmissive radiation detector. The substantially transmissive radiation detector is interposed between an object region to be interrogated and the radiation source. The substantially transmissive radiation detector receives and detects forward radiation from the radiation source before transmitting a portion thereof to interrogate the object region, wherein a portion of backscattered radiation provided by the object region is detected by the detector. A changeable collimating grid having a plurality of spaced apart radiation absorbing features is coupled to structure changing a position of the plurality of features and is disposed in at least one of the path of the forward radiation and the path of the backscattered radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Jacobs, Edward Dugan
  • Kappa-PVIIA-related conotoxins as organ protectants
    Publication number: 20060257843
    Abstract: The invention relates to ?-PVIIA-related conotoxins and their use as organ protecting agents, i.e., organ protectants. These conotoxins can be used for arresting, protecting or preserving an organ, such as a circulatory organ, a respiratory organ, a urinary organ, a digestive organ, a reproductive organ, an endocrine organ or a neurological organ. These conotoxins can also be used for arresting, protecting or preserving somatic cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicants: Cognetix, Inc., University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Karen Pemberton-Goodman, Robert Jones, Davis Temple, J. McIntosh, Baldomero Olivera
  • Method and apparatus for monitoring element alignment
    Publication number: 20060254068
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of measuring the difference in alignment between a first plan position of an element (1) and a second plan position of an element, the method comprising the use of: i) at least one rigid or taut connection (4) extending between a first point (2) at the level of the first plan position and a second point (3) at the level of the second plan position, the first and second points being at an identical displacement from the element; and ii) one or more electrolevel gauges (5) provided on the or each rigid or taut connection, so as to measure the inclination of the rigid or taut connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Cementation Foundations Skanska Limited
    Inventors: Peter Shotton, Ronald Payne
  • METHOD TO REDUCE PINK COLOR IN LIGHT COLORED, COOKED, UNCURED MEATS
    Publication number: 20060257537
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides methods, compounds and techniques for reducing pink color in light colored meats. In one preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a method of reducing pink color in a light colored meat, comprising the step of contacting the meat with a compound selected from the group consisting of calcium chloride, tricalcium phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, lactoferrin, annatto, and combinations thereof, such that the pink color is reduced in the light colored meat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: James Claus, Lauren Sammel
  • GABAERGIC AGENTS TO TREAT MEMORY DEFICITS
    Publication number: 20060258643
    Abstract: The present invention provides molecules and methods for the prevention and/or treatment of memory deficit related conditions and/or enhancement of cognizance. In a preferred embodiment, the invention includes compounds, salts and prodrugs thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of these conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: James Cook, Dongmei Han, Terry Clayton
  • Radioactive decay based stable time or frequency reference signal source
    Publication number: 20060255281
    Abstract: A signal source for use as a frequency source or time keeping signal source includes a radioactive emission source generating a substantially periodic signal corresponding to a radioactive material's disintegration rate. A radioactive emission detector generates a radioactive emission detection signal and, to stabilize the detected periodic signal, a dead time controlling attenuator blanks or shuts off the radioactive emission detection signal for a selected dead time interval in response to each detected radioactive emission (i.e., a detected signal pulse or signal component) generated by the source. The dead time controlling attenuator output provides a long-term and short-term a stable periodic signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Cornell Research Foundation
    Inventors: Amita Lal, Shankar Radhakrishnan, Hui Li, Hang Guo
  • System and method for distributing data over a computer network
    Publication number: 20060259607
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for delivery of broadcast data over an augmented tree network that includes a content server, a tree server, an augmentation server and at least one node. The content server streams a fraction of the broadcast data to the tree server, and streams a complement to the fraction of the broadcast data to the augmentation server. A node connects to the tree server, thereby receiving the fraction of the broadcast data, the fraction having a positive value less than one. The node connects to the augmentation server, thereby receiving the complement to the fraction of the broadcast data from the augmentation server. The node assembles the fraction of the broadcast data with the complement to the fraction of the broadcast data to reassemble the broadcast data, whereby broadcast data is delivered to the node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: Network Foundation Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael O'Neal, John Talton, Ben Stroud, Charles Norman, Joel Francis
  • Method of producing nanosized oxide powders
    Patent number: 7135161
    Abstract: A method of forming metal oxide powders includes the steps of solid state mixing of at least one metal nitrate salt, such as Fe(NO3)3 or a combination of metal nitrate salts such as Zn(NO3)3,6H2O and Ga(NO3)3, xH2O, and at least one reducing organic acid, such as tartaric or citric acid. The mixture is heated to form a metal oxide powder, such as alpha-iron oxide (?-Fe2O3) or a mixed metal powder such as zinc gallate phosphor (ZnGa2O4). A metal oxide precursor intermediate can be formed and then heated to form the metal oxide powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul H. Holloway, Mostafa Abboudi
  • Cladding structure of optical fiber laser
    Patent number: 7136567
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cladding structure of an optical fiber laser capable of allowing efficient optical pumping at a core of the optical fiber laser using the concept of quantum chaos, and more particularly, to a cladding structure of an optical fiber laser, which enables efficient pumping in an optical fiber by constructing the cladding in a non-integrable structure for causing quantum chaos so that a pumping beam injected in the cladding can pass through a core of the optical fiber as much as possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Paichai University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventor: Chil Min Kim
  • Methods for producing and using in vivo pseudotyped retroviruses using envelope glycoproteins from lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV)
    Patent number: 7135339
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel pseudotyped retroviral vectors that can transduce human and other cells. Vectors are provided that are packaged efficiently in packaging cells and cell lines to generate high titer recombinant virus stocks expressing novel envelope glycoproteins. The present invention further relates to compositions for gene therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Paul B. McCray, Jr., Beverly L. Davidson
  • Endothelial precursor cells for enhancing and restoring vascular function
    Patent number: 7135171
    Abstract: The invention provides methods of treating and preventing loss of tissue vascularization that can occur, for example, upon aging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Edelberg, Shahin Rafii, Mun Hong, Robert P. Lanza, Michael D. West
  • Dipole shim coil for external field adjustment of a shielded superconducting magnet
    Patent number: 7135948
    Abstract: An actively shielded superconducting magnet having a dipole shim coil for adjusting and fine-tuning an external or far fringe magnetic field produced by a main coil of the magnet. An active shield coil is coupled to the main coil in reverse polarity and produces a magnetic field when energized that opposes the far fringe field to substantially reduce the far fringe field. The dipole shim coil is electrically isolated from the active shield and main coils of superconducting magnet, and produces a magnetic field when energized that provides for the fine adjustment of any residual far fringe field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: William Denis Markiewicz
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘Gamad II’
    Patent number: PP17216
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indica×L. fauriei, which is characterized by compact, upright-mounded growth habit and raspberry red flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr
  • Crapemyrtle plant named ‘Gamad IV’
    Patent number: PP17219
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of crapemyrtle, Lagerstroemia indicia×L. fauriei, which is characterized by very compact, mounded growth habit; reddish-purple foliage all growing season, which holds up well in heat and humidity; high leaf powdery mildew and Cercospora leaf spot resistance; pink flowers, not as profusely borne as other Gamad varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael A. Dirr