Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Capacitive-stemmed capacitor
    Patent number: 8743529
    Abstract: A capacitor having a stem that is designed to be inserted into a single, large-diameter via hole drilled in a printed circuit board is provided, wherein the stem may have conductive rings for making the positive and negative connections to the printed circuit board power distribution planes. Inside the capacitive stem, current, or at least a portion thereof, may be carried to the main body of the capacitor through low-inductance plates that are interleaved to maximize their own mutual inductance and, therefore, minimize the connection inductance. Alternatively, the capacitor may include a coaxial stem that forms a coaxial transmission line with the anode and cathode terminals forming the inner and outer conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Clemson University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Todd Hubing, Hocheol Kwak, Haixin Ke
  • Gene-specific prediction
    Patent number: 8744982
    Abstract: A gene-specific prediction tool for classifying and interpreting gene tests is described. The prediction tool includes a classifier trained and tested using databases of gene variants and their known phenotypes. The classifier uses differences between features of amino acids in obtaining attributes used to perform classification and generate predictions, including for benign and pathologic outcomes, for uncertain gene variants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: David K. Crockett, Perry G. Ridge
  • Method for manufacturing an ultrahigh strength hot dip galvanized steel sheet having martensitic structure as matrix
    Patent number: 8741078
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot dip galvanized steel sheet and a manufacturing method thereof. The hot dip galvanize steel sheet includes a steel sheet including a martensitic structure as a matrix, and a hot dip galvanized layer formed on the steel sheet. The steel sheet includes C of 0.05 wt % to 0.30 wt %, Mn of 0.5 wt % to 3.5 wt %, Si of 0.1 wt % to 0.8 wt %, Al of 0.01 wt % to 1.5 wt %, Cr of 0.01 wt % to 1.5 wt %, Mo of 0.01 wt % to 1.5 wt %, Ti of 0.001 wt % to 0.10 wt %, N of 5 ppm to 120 ppm, B of 3 ppm to 80 ppm, an impurity, and the remainder of Fe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Postech Academy-Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Tae-Jin Song, Han-Soo Kim, Jai-Hyun Kwak, Bruno C. De Cooman
  • POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD FOR GRAPHIC PROCESSING UNIT AND SYSTEM THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140146060
    Abstract: Disclosed is a power management system that performs power management of a graphic processing unit (GPU). The power management system includes a dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) driver configured to include an interface that calls a device driver of the GPU or is called by the device driver, and control an operating voltage and/or an operating frequency of the GPU, and a DVFS governor interface module configured to provide an interface for the DVFS driver to a power management policy module of an operating system (OS). Therefore, in the power management system according to the present invention, a power management policy of the OS based on a change in a workload of the GPU may be applied to the GPU, independently of a hardware configuration of the GPU.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: POSTECH ACADEMY - INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Ki Seok Chung, Dae Cheol You
  • ORTHOPAEDIC FIXATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140148863
    Abstract: An orthopaedic fixation apparatus includes a first retainer section and a second retainer section. The second retainer section is separable from the first retainer section. A first fastener is insertable into a first opening and a second fastener insertable into a second opening. A retention member is engageable with the first fastener and with the second fastener. The retention member is elongated and flexible. The retention member contacts and extends at least partially around a head portion of the first fastener and extends to a head portion of the second fastener, and also contacts and extends at least partially around a head portion of the second fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Wael K. Barsoum, Douglas R. Johnston, Bret E. Hartzell
  • Robust Platinum-Copper Catalysts
    Publication number: 20140147756
    Abstract: Highly active and stable platinum-copper (PtCu) electrocatalysts are provided. The PtCu catalysts can be in the form of discrete, spherical PtCu nanoparticles that include a particle interior comprising platinum and copper, and a surface layer comprising platinum surrounding the particle interior. The PtCu nanoparticles can exhibit enhanced oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity as compared to other Pt-based catalysts for ORR. The PtCu nanoparticles are also active as electrocatalysts for the oxidation of small molecule organic compounds, including alcohols such as methanol and ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Ohio State Innovation Foundation
    Inventors: Anne Co, Eric Coleman
  • Z-MICROSCOPY
    Publication number: 20140146159
    Abstract: We present a method for parallel axial imaging, or z-microscopy, utilizing an array of tilted micro mirrors arranged along the axial direction. Image signals emitted from different axial positions can be orthogonally reflected by the corresponding micro mirrors and spatially separated for parallel detection, essentially converting the more challenging axial imaging to a lateral imaging problem. Each micro mirror also provides optical sectioning capability due to its finite dimension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Zhiwen Liu, Chuan Yang, Kebin Shi, Mingda Zhou, Siyang Zheng, Shizhuo Yin
  • DNA APTAMERS FOR PROMOTING REMYELINATION
    Publication number: 20140148501
    Abstract: Materials and methods related to using multimeric DNA aptamers to treat demyelinating diseases are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Louis J. Maher, III, Moses Rodriguez
  • BUG LOCALIZATION USING VERSION HISTORY
    Publication number: 20140149435
    Abstract: A method of searching a corpus including a plurality of files includes automatically determining, using a processor, a historical ranking for each file using respective changeset information. Search term(s) of a query are received. A textual ranking is determined for each file using the search term(s) and contents of that file. The historical and textual rankings are combined to provide a result ranking. A data processing system includes a storage system storing the corpus including the plurality of files, a processor configured to determine the result rankings, and a user interface system configured to receive query results from the processor and present them to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bunyamin Sisman, Avinash C. Kak
  • DYNAMIC LIBRARY PROFILING METHOD AND DYNAMIC LIBRARY PROFILING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140149968
    Abstract: A dynamic library profiling method and a dynamic library profiling system including writing a first break point instruction at a start address of a dynamic library function, recording a first event count value that is a process performance management unit (PMU) count when a target process executes the first break point instruction, writing a second break point instruction to a return address of the dynamic library function, and calculating a PMU count generated in a processor core while the dynamic library function is executed, by comparing the recorded first event count value with a second event count value that is a process PMU count when the target process executes the second break point instruction, wherein the process PMU count is a cumulative value of PMU counts generated in the processor core while the target process is executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicants: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SEOUL NATIONAL UNIVERSITY R&DB FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Min-Ju LEE, Bernhard EGGER, Jae-jin LEE, Young-Lak KIM, Hong-Gyu KIM, Hong-June KIM
  • SODIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH SCLERAL LENS
    Publication number: 20140148486
    Abstract: A scleral lens is provided with a sodium channel blocker or a sodium channel modulator disposed in the pre-corneal tear film between the scleral lens and the cornea. This system can be used to deliver sodium channel blockers or a sodium channel modulators not currently used because of poor bioavailability. Methods of using this sodium channel blocker delivery system or a sodium channel modulator delivery system are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Boston Foundation for Sight
    Inventor: Perry ROSENTHAL
  • MicroRNA-Based Methods and Compositions For the Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment of Breast Cancer
    Publication number: 20140147495
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of breast cancer. The invention also provides methods of identifying anti-breast cancer agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Carlo M. Croce, George A. Calin
  • CARBONATION OF METAL SILICATES FOR LONG-TERM CO2 SEQUESTRATION
    Publication number: 20140147371
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the invention relates to a process of sequestering carbon dioxide. The process comprises the steps of: (a) reacting a metal silicate with a caustic alkali-metal hydroxide to produce a hydroxide of the metal formerly contained in the silicate; (b) reacting carbon dioxide with at least one of a caustic alkali-metal hydroxide and an alkali-metal silicate to produce at least one of an alkali-metal carbonate and an alkali-metal bicarbonate; and (c) reacting the metal hydroxide product of step (a) with at least one of the alkali-metal carbonate and the alkali-metal bicarbonate produced in step (b) to produce a carbonate of the metal formerly contained in the metal silicate of step (a).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicants: UT-BATTELLE, LLC, VIRGINA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: James G. Blencoe, Donald A. Palmer, Lawrence M. Anovitz, James S. Beard
  • NETWORK BROADCAST METHOD USING UNICAST AND RELAY NODE
    Publication number: 20140146803
    Abstract: A network broadcast method using a MAC unicast and an MPR node allows a source node to transmit a data packet to at least one MPR node which is located within one-hop distance from the source node and allows the at least one MPR node to transmit the data packet to each next-ranked MPR nodes. At least one normal node, which is not an MPR node while being located within one-hop distance from the source node, receives the data packet of the source node, which is transferred from the source node to an MPR node or transferred between MPR nodes through overhearing. Although the source node and MPR nodes are in a hidden-node relationship, collision is prevented, thereby minimizing data packet loss to improve the transmission reliability, and enabling the data packet of the source node to be reliably broadcasted on a network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: Tae-Jin Lee, Chang-Yeong Oh, Pyeong Soo Mah, Ji Hyoung Ahn, Woo Suk Cha, Jongho Park, Mingyu Lee
  • FUSION PEPTIDE COMPRISING dhFas-1 DOMAIN AND MMP SUBSTRATE AND USE THEREOF FOR PREVENTING AND TREATING RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
    Publication number: 20140147453
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion peptide comprising dhFas-1 domain and MMP substrate and use thereof. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fusion peptide, comprising a) a dhFas-1 domain which is the fourth fas-1 domain of ?ig-h3 lacking H1 and H2 regions; b) a MMP (Matrix metalloproteinase) substrate; and c) a peptide comprising RGD motif and an use thereof for preventing and treating inflammatory disease. The fusion peptide of the present invention inhibits expension of rheumatoid arthritis by adhesion and migration of sinoviocytes and may be used for preventing or treating inflammatory disease by inhibiting infiltration of immune cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Kyungpook National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Young Mo Kang, In San Kim, Jin Hee Kang, Keum Hee Sa
  • MOLECULAR ROADBLOCKS FOR RpoN BINDING SITES
    Publication number: 20140148380
    Abstract: The present invention relates to, inter alia, a method for repressing transcription and/or gene expression from RpoN binding sites (or promoters) or cryptic promoters upstream of RpoN binding sites. The method comprises providing an agent that specifically and selectively binds to RpoN promoter sequences to inhibit or repress the expression of genes downstream of that promoter; and contacting the RpoN promoter with the agent. Agents for repressing transcription and/or gene expression from RpoN promoters are also provided. The agent can be a composition that binds specifically to the ?24, ?12, or ?24/?12 site(s) for RpoN promoter interference. Synthetic peptides, vectors, and host cells are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: Christopher T. Nomura, Benjamin R. Lundgren
  • SUBMINIATURE LED ELEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140145237
    Abstract: Disclosed is a subminiature LED element and a manufacturing method thereof. The subminiature LED element includes a first conductive semiconductor layer, an active layer formed on the first conductive semiconductor layer, and a semiconductor light emission element of a micrometer or nanometer size including a second conductive semiconductor layer formed on the active layer, wherein the outer circumference of the semiconductor light emission element is coated with an insulation film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicants: PSI CO., LTD., KOOKMIN UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMY COOPERATION FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Young-Rag Do, Yeon-Goog Sung
  • Metabolite Biomarkers for the Detection of Esophageal Cancer Using NMR
    Publication number: 20140148349
    Abstract: Methods for the detection and screening of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) patients and for the monitoring of EAC treatment using a panel or panels of small molecule metabolite biomarkers are disclosed. In other aspects, methods for detection and screening for the progression of high-risk conditions (BE and HGD) to EAC and to monitoring treatment using a panel or panels of small molecule metabolite biomarkers are disclosed. The biomarkers are sensitive and specific for the detection of EAC, and can also be used to classify Barrett's esophagus (BE) and high-grade dysplasia (HGD), which are widely regarded as precursors of EAC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: M. Daniel Raftery, Jian Zhang, Zane Hammoud
  • ORAL SUCTION DEVICE WITH VENTILATION CAPABILITY
    Publication number: 20140144432
    Abstract: An oral suction device for insertion into an airway of a patient including a first tube and a second tube. The first tube includes a first gas port configured to be coupled to a ventilation source. The second tube extends coaxially over at least a first section of the first tube and includes a second gas port configured to be coupled to a negative pressure source. The second tube also has an outer surface with at least one hole defined therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew Zura
  • NUCLEIC ACID APTAMERS
    Publication number: 20140148503
    Abstract: The present invention relates to optimized aptamers and methods of using these aptamers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Paloma H. Giangrande, William M. Rockey