Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Methods and compositions related to GABA receptor subunits
    Patent number: 8183001
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods related to GABAA receptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: University of Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce A. Bamber, Bryan B. Wardell
  • Nitride-based semiconductor light emitting device and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 8183068
    Abstract: A nitride-based semiconductor light emitting device having an improved structure in which light extraction efficiency is improved and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The nitride-based semiconductor light emitting device comprises an n-clad layer, an active layer, and a p-clad layer, which are sequentially stacked on a substrate, wherein the n-clad layer comprises a first clad layer, a second clad layer, and a light extraction layer interposed between the first clad layer and the second clad layer and composed of an array of a plurality of nano-posts, the light extraction layer diffracting or/and scattering light generated in the active layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd., Seoul National University Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Jeong-wook Lee, Heon-su Jeon, Suk-ho Yoon, Joo-sung Kim
  • Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 8183670
    Abstract: In a semiconductor device formed on a silicon surface which has a substantial (110) crystal plane orientation, the silicon surface is flattened so that an arithmetical mean deviation of surface Ra is not greater than 0.15 nm, preferably, 0.09 nm, which enables to manufacture an n-MOS transistor of a high mobility. Such a flattened silicon surface is obtained by repeating a deposition process of a self-sacrifice oxide film in an oxygen radical atmosphere and a removing process of the self-sacrifice oxide film, by cleaning the silicon surface in deaerated H2O or a low OH density atmosphere, or by strongly terminating the silicon surface by hydrogen or heavy hydrogen. The deposition process of the self-sacrifice oxide film may be carried out by isotropic oxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Foundation for Advancement of International Science
    Inventors: Tadahiro Ohmi, Shigetoshi Sugawa, Akinobu Teramoto, Hiroshi Akahori, Keiichi Nii
  • Optical instruments having dynamic focus
    Patent number: 8184365
    Abstract: An optical system suitable for use in an optical instrument such as a handheld optical probe, the optical system including a scanning element and an objective, the objective including a variable focus lens that can be electronically controlled to change the focal length of the optical system. In some embodiments, the optical system can axially and laterally scan a subject material by sequentially focusing at an axial depth using the variable focus lens and laterally scanning the material at that depth using the scanning element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jannick P. Rolland, Kevin P. Thompson, Supraja Murali
  • Apparatus and method for delivering lined intraluminal prostheses
    Patent number: 8182522
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering an intraluminal prosthesis within a patient's body includes an inner sheath having longitudinally spaced proximal and distal inner sheath ends, and a nose cone connected to the distal inner sheath end. An intraluminal prosthesis sheath has longitudinally spaced proximal and distal intraluminal prosthesis sheath ends and a hollow intraluminal prosthesis sheath bore at least partially surrounding the inner sheath. A stopper is connected to the inner sheath at a location longitudinally spaced from the nose cone and extends radially between the inner sheath and the intraluminal prosthesis sheath. An annular intraluminal prosthesis space is defined radially between the intraluminal prosthesis sheath and the inner sheath and longitudinally between the stopper and the nose cone. A method for delivering an intraluminal prosthesis within a patient's body is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Peritec Biosciences, Ltd.
    Inventors: Timur P. Sarac, Rajesh Khosla, David Halpern, James Edward Barber
  • Nanowire memory device and method of manufacturing the same
    Patent number: 8184473
    Abstract: A nanowire memory device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. A memory device includes: a substrate; a first electrode formed on the substrate; a first nanowire extending from an end of the first electrode; a second electrode formed over the first electrode to overlap the first electrode; and a second nanowire extending from an end of the second electrode corresponding to the end of the first electrode in the same direction as the first nanowire, wherein an insulating layer exists between the first and second electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Seoul National University Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Jin-gyoo Yoo, Cheol-soon Kim, Jung-hoon Lee
  • Spectral clustering for multi-type relational data
    Patent number: 8185481
    Abstract: A general model is provided which provides collective factorization on related matrices, for multi-type relational data clustering. The model is applicable to relational data with various structures. Under this model, a spectral relational clustering algorithm is provided to cluster multiple types of interrelated data objects simultaneously. The algorithm iteratively embeds each type of data objects into low dimensional spaces and benefits from the interactions among the hidden structures of different types of data objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Bo Long, Zhongfei Zhang
  • Agent for inducing apoptosis comprising MSX1 or a gene encoding the same as an active ingredient
    Patent number: 8183218
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of Msx1 protein or a nucleotide encoding the same for inducing apoptosis. The Msx1 of the present invention induces apoptosis through direct interaction with p53 via a homeodomain and such interaction leads to increased stability, and/or nuclear localization of p53 in cells. The Msx1 or homeodomain thereof can be effectively used for the treatment of tumors, in which wild-type p53 protein has lost its function by some mechanism that inactivates p53 proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Sungkyunkwan University Foundation for Corporate Collaboration
    Inventors: Je-Ho Lee, Kyoungsook Park
  • Cured soy protein with green strengthening additive and fabrication of such into green composite
    Patent number: 8182918
    Abstract: Strengthened soy protein based biodegradable composition comprises plasticized or unplasticized cured soy protein strengthened with green strengthening agent. Green strengthening agents include nanoclay, microfibrillated cellulose, nanofibrillated cellulose, cured green polysaccharide and green fibers, filaments, yarns, and fabrics and combinations of these. These can be fabricated into composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc
    Inventors: Anil N Netravali, Xiaosong Huang, Preeti Lodha, Yuzo Yamamoto
  • Apparatus for measuring distortion power quality index and method of operating the apparatus
    Patent number: 8185358
    Abstract: A method of measuring a power quality index. A total current waveform of an ingress from a customer, and a current waveform and a voltage waveform of each of at least one load installed at the customer are measured. A load composition (LC) of the customer using the total current waveform of the ingress and the current waveform of each of the at least one load is computed. A total harmonic distortion (THD) of each of the at least one load using the current waveform and the voltage waveform of each of the at least one load is computed. Thereafter, a distortion power quality index (DPQI) of each of the at least one load using the LC and the THD is computed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Jung-Wook Park, Soon Lee
  • High frequency ultrasound transducers
    Patent number: 8183745
    Abstract: An example ultrasound device, such as a transducer array, includes a plurality of ultrasound transducers, each ultrasound transducer having a first electrode, a second electrode, a thin piezoelectric film located between the electrodes, and a substrate supporting the plurality of ultrasound transducers. In some examples, the electrode separation is less than 10 microns, facilitating lower voltage operation than conventional ultrasound transducers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Susan Trolier-McKinstry, Thomas N. Jackson, Kyusun Choi, Richard L. Tutwiler, In Soo Kim, Hyun Soo Kim, Sung Kyu Park, Ioanna G. Mina
  • System, apparatus, and method for mobile community service
    Patent number: 8185588
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for a mobile community service are provided. In a method of operating a creator terminal for a mobile community service, the method includes creating a community for a community service by selecting at least one of a plurality of community types provided by a community server, downloading a task for the created at least one community service from the community server, and installing the downloaded task for the community service. Accordingly, a mobile community service can be provided to support various community activities occurring in everyday life on a real-time basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Ajou University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Jae-Hwan Kim, Su-Hyung Ha, An-Na Kim, Young-Ho Rhee, Jung-Tae Lee
  • Dihydronaphthalene compound and use thereof
    Patent number: 8183235
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compound represented by the formula (I) below as a dihydronaphthalene compound having a chemical structure which is excellent in production efficiency when compared with lasofoxifene and nafoxidine. This compound is useful as a proteasome inhibitor and/or an antitumor agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Tokyo University of Science Educational Foundation Administrative Organization
    Inventor: Isamu Shiina
  • System and process for producing high-pressure hydrogen
    Patent number: 8182787
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for use in producing high-pressure hydrogen from natural gas, methanol, ethanol, or other fossil fuel-derived and renewable hydrocarbon resources. The process can produce hydrogen at pressures ranging from 2000 to 12,000 pounds per square inch (psi) using a hydrogen carrier, with or without high-pressure water, and an appropriate catalyst. The catalyst reacts with the hydrogen carrier and, optionally, high-pressure water, in a catalytic reformer (20) maintained under desired temperature and pressure conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Energy & Environmental Research Center Foundation
    Inventors: Michael Collings, Ted R. Aulich, Ronald C. Timpe, Michael J. Holmes
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS USING ALPHA BETA-CRYSTALLIN IN PROTECTING THE MYOCARDIUM FROM ISCHEMIA/REPERFUSION INJURY
    Publication number: 20120124684
    Abstract: The invention provides a modified version of alpha B-Crystallin (?BC), and methods for delivering this modified version of alpha B-Crystallin (?BC) to tissues and cells; the invention provides a modified version of ?BC in which the serine at position 59 has been changed to glutamate to mimic phosphorylation and the serine at positions 19 and 45 have been changed to alanine to prevent phosphorylation of those residues. The invention also provides compositions and methods for ameliorating a cell from ischemia/reperfusion injury or protecting a cell from ischemia/reperfusion injury.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY (SDSU) FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Christopher C. Glembotski, Ross J. Whittaker
  • SELENIZATION OF PRECURSOR LAYER CONTAINING CULNS2 NANOPARTICLES
    Publication number: 20120122268
    Abstract: A method of fabrication of thin films for photovoltaic or electronic applications is provided. The method includes fabricating a nanocrystal precursor layer and selenizing the nanocrystal precursor layer in a selenium containing atmosphere. The nanocrystal precursor layer includes one of CuInS2, CuIn(Sy,Se1?y)2, CuGaS2, CuGa(Sy,Se1?y)2, Cu(InxGa1?x)S2, and Cu(InxGa1?x)(Sy,Se1?y)2 nanoparticles and combinations thereof, wherein 0?x?1 and 1?y?0.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Rakesh Agrawal, Hugh Hillhouse, Qijie Guo
  • VIRICIDAL AND MICROBICIDAL COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120121679
    Abstract: The present disclosure encompasses compositions comprising a surfactant, and an acid such as, but not limited to, levulinic acid, that together have a synergistic effect in reducing the viability of a virus population compared to the efficacy of the individual compounds. This synergy allows the formulation of compositions where the active agents (including an acid and a surfactant) are present at concentrations effective to inactivate viruses on surfaces, including human skin. The viricidal compositions disclosed herein are efficacious without damaging the surface to which they may be applied, or even altering the organoleptic properties of a treated food substance. The viricidal compositions and wipes containing such compositions are suitable for sanitizing any surface suspected of having a viral load thereon, or where it is desirable to ensure that a viral load is as low as possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer L. Cannon, Michael Patrick Doyle, Tong Zhao
  • EXTERNAL INPUT DEVICE FOR ELECTROSTATIC CAPACITANCE-TYPE TOUCH PANEL
    Publication number: 20120120019
    Abstract: The present disclosure provide an external input device for an electrostatic capacitance-type touch panel, the external input device comprising at least one input unit; and at least one electrode unit connected to the at least one input unit and provided on an electrostatic capacitance-type touch panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: Jeaboong CHOI, Jung-Min LEE, Hyeong Keun KIM
  • ION GENERATION USING WETTED POROUS MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20120119079
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems and methods for mass spectrometry analysis of samples. In certain embodiments, the invention provides a mass spectrometry probe including at least one porous material connected to a high voltage source, in which the porous material is discrete from a flow of solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION (PRF)
    Inventors: Zheng Ouyang, He Wang, Nicholas E. Manicke, Robert Graham Cooks, Qian Yang, Jiangjiang Liu
  • plant named ‘Orange Blossom Special’
    Patent number: PP22742
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Punica granatum plant named ‘Orange Blossom Special’, characterized by its compact, mounding growth habit, small, lustrous, medium green foliage that turns bright yellow in fall, reddish-orange flowers produced in abundance from spring to fall, greenish-tan to reddish-green fruits, and root/crown cold hardiness to USDA Hardiness Zone 7.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignees: Plant Introductions Inc., University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Dirr