Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Microwave ablation antenna system
    Patent number: 10765477
    Abstract: An antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes a coaxial cable, an antenna, and an impedance matching structure. The coaxial cable includes a center conductor extending a length of the coaxial cable, a dielectric material surrounding the center conductor along the length of the coaxial cable, and a conductive shield surrounding the dielectric material along the length of the coaxial cable. The antenna includes a conductor having an electrical length of half a wavelength at a selected operating frequency. The impedance matching structure includes a second center conductor mounted between an end of the center conductor of the coaxial cable and a feed end of the antenna. The impedance matching structure is configured to match an impedance of the coaxial cable to an impedance of the antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Nader Behdad, Susan C. Hagness, Hung Thanh Luyen
  • Method and apparatus for deriving intra prediction mode
    Patent number: 10771781
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are a decoding method and apparatus and an encoding method and apparatus for deriving an intra prediction mode. An intra prediction mode may be derived using a method for deriving an intra prediction mode based on a neighbor block of the target block, a method for deriving an intra prediction mode using signaling of the intra prediction mode of the target block, or a method for deriving an adaptive intra prediction mode based on the type of a target slice. An MPM list may be used to derive the intra prediction mode, and a temporal neighbor block or the like may be used to configure the MPM list.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Korea Aerospace University, Industry-Academia Cooperation Group of Sejong University
    Inventors: Jin-Ho Lee, Jae-Gon Kim, Jung-Won Kang, Do-Hyeon Park, Yung-Lyul Lee, Ha-Hyun Lee, Sung-Chang Lim, Hui-Yong Kim, Ji-Hoon Do, Yong-Uk Yoon
  • Isothiocyanate functional compounds augmented with secondary antineoplastic medicaments and associated methods for treating neoplasms
    Patent number: 10765656
    Abstract: A formulation, including: (a) a first medicament, wherein the first medicament includes an isothiocyanate functional compound/surfactant; and (b) a second medicament, wherein the second medicament includes an antineoplastic agent, such as a cytotoxic antineoplastic agent and/or a targeted antineoplastic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: The William M. Yarbrough Foundation
    Inventor: Michael E. Silver
  • Endoluminal anastomosis and tissue closure devices
    Patent number: 10765433
    Abstract: Multiple endoscopic devices and methods for closing perforations and/or creating anastomoses in tissue are described. For example, this document provides devices and methods for performing esophagogastric anastomoses and for closing esophageal perforations in a minimally invasive fashion. The devices and methods provided herein can also be used for, without limitation, colorectal anastomoses, any bowel anastomosis, gastric bypass anastomoses, and broader vessel anastomoses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventor: Shanda Blackmon
  • Methods of assessing a risk of developing necrotizing meningoencephalitis
    Patent number: 10770183
    Abstract: The present invention provides method of classifying a subject into a necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME) disease risk group. The method may include assessing the presence of one or more marker (e.g., SNPs or risk loci) in a sample from the subject. For example, detection of the presence of one or more markers that are associated with an increased risk of NME can indicate that the subject should be classified into a risk group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: The Translational Genomics Research Institute, University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Huentelman, Scott Schatzberg, Renee Barber
  • Compositions with solid fuel loaded on graphene foams
    Patent number: 10766830
    Abstract: The present application generally relates to compositions with solid fuel loaded on graphene foams (GFs) for enhanced burn rates, and methods of making and using the compositions with solid fuel loaded on graphene foam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Shourya Jain, Li Qiao
  • Stability of gas atomized reactive powders through multiple step in-situ passivation
    Patent number: 10766831
    Abstract: A method for gas atomization of oxygen-reactive reactive metals and alloys wherein the atomized particles are exposed as they solidify and cool in a very short time to multiple gaseous reactive agents for the in-situ formation of a protective reaction film on the atomized particles. The present invention is especially useful for making highly pyrophoric reactive metal or alloy atomized powders, such as atomized magnesium and magnesium alloy powders. The gaseous reactive species (agents) are introduced into the atomization spray chamber at locations downstream of a gas atomizing nozzle as determined by the desired powder or particle temperature for the reactions and the desired thickness of the reaction film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Iver E. Anderson, Andrew D. Steinmetz, David J. Byrd
  • Method of purifying tumor cells using shear stress
    Patent number: 10768080
    Abstract: Methods for isolating viable cancer cells from a sample that comprises a mixture of cancerous cells and normal (non-cancerous) cells are provided. In the methods, a fluid preparation comprising a mixture of cancerous and normal cells is repeatedly exposed to fluid shear stresses, whereby the repeated exposure to the fluid shear stresses preferentially imparts fluid shear stress-resistance to the cancerous cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Michael D. Henry, J. Matthew Barnes
  • Magnetic particle conjugates and methods of activating cell signaling
    Patent number: 10765881
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for magnetic particle conjugates, methods of making the magnetic particle conjugates, methods of using magnetic particle conjugates, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Jon P. Dobson, Josephine Allen
  • Systems with anti-fouling control and methods for controlling fouling within a channel of a plug flow crystallizer
    Patent number: 10766014
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems with anti-fouling control and methods for controlling fouling within a channel of a plug flow crystallizer. In certain aspects, the invention provides a system that includes a plug flow crystallizer having a channel, one or more heating/cooling elements, each operably associated with a different segment of the channel, and a controller. The controller is operably coupled to the one or more heating/cooling elements and configured to implement a temperature profile within the channel of the plug flow crystallizer that grows crystals in a plug of fluid that flows through a first segment of the channel and dissolves encrust in a second segment of the channel while having minimal impact on crystal growth in the plug of fluid in the second segment of the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Andy Koswara, Zoltan Kalman Nagy
  • Gas detecting sensor
    Patent number: 10768137
    Abstract: A gas detecting sensor including a substrate, a gate electrode provided on the substrate, an insulating layer provided on the gate electrode, a source electrode and a drain electrode, provided on the insulating layer, respectively, an n-type channel provided between the source electrode and the drain electrode, and a quantum dot layer provided on the n-type channel and provided so as to have electronic transition energy capable of resonating with vibration energy of a target gas molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: LG Chem, Ltd., Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Kwang Seob Jeong, Hang Beum Shin, Dong Sun Choi, Bit Na Yoon, Ju Yeon Jeong
  • Germanium-centered dendrimer compound, and organic optoelectric element comprising same
    Patent number: 10770663
    Abstract: Germanium-centered dendrimer compounds and organic optoelectronic devices comprising the same are provided. The organic optoelectronic device comprising the compound is capable of implementing high light-emitting ability and light-emitting efficiency, and improving thermal stability (heat resistance) of the organic optoelectronic devices, thereby increasing the lifetime thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Chung-Ang University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Kwang Yong Park, Ho Jun Shon, Tae Won Lee
  • Pivotable actuator mounting device
    Patent number: 10767715
    Abstract: A braking assembly for an air disc brake comprises an actuator assembly having a service portion, at least one mounting stud attached to the service portion, and an air disc brake caliper having a bore for receiving the at least one mounting stud. The mounting stud is pivotable with respect to the service portion for installation on the air disc brake caliper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC
    Inventors: Lonnie F Cool, Richard L Lantz
  • Electrode structure, triboelectric generator including the same, and method of manufacturing the electrode structure
    Patent number: 10770989
    Abstract: Example embodiments relate to an electrode structure, a triboelectric generator including the electrode structure, and a method of manufacturing the electrode structure. The electrode structure includes a flexible layer configured to be bendable by an external force and an electrode, at least some regions thereof being embedded in the flexible layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: Hyeonjin Shin, Jeongho Cho, Hyungseok Kang, Han Kim, Sangwoo Kim, Seongsu Kim, Siuk Cheon
  • Lithium-sulfur secondary battery
    Patent number: 10770718
    Abstract: A lithium-sulfur secondary battery includes a cathode current collector and a cathode electrode on the cathode current collector. The cathode electrode includes a porous carbon interlayer electrode including a plurality of carbon fibers, metal sulfide catalyst particles dispersed and positioned on the porous carbon interlayer electrode, and sulfur-based active material particles dispersed on the porous carbon interlayer electrode to be attached thereto and including sulfur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: Seoul National University R&DB Foundation, Institute For Basic Science
    Inventors: Yung-Eun Sung, Chunjoong Kim, Jungjin Park
  • Compositions and methods related to inhibition of respiratory syncytial virus entry
    Patent number: 10765754
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for inhibiting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) entry into a host cell. Also provided herein are methods of identifying a peptide that interacts with the N-trimer of RSV F protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: Navigen, Inc., University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Brett D. Welch, Michael S. Kay, Debra Muir Eckert, Rena McKinnon, Michael Thomas Jacobsen
  • Propylene direct oxidation reaction catalyst, method for preparing same, and method for preparing propylene oxide through propylene direct oxidation reaction using same
    Patent number: 10766021
    Abstract: Disclosed is a propylene direct oxidation reaction catalyst capable of preparing a propylene oxide from propylene and oxygen at a higher yield than catalysts prepared by conventional methods, by applying a specific transition metal oxide promoter in preparation of a catalyst containing silver, a transition metal oxide promoter and a carrier through a slurry process. The present invention provides a propylene direct oxidation reaction catalyst, which is a supported silver catalyst used for preparing a propylene oxide from the propylene direct oxidation reaction, the catalyst including a molybdenum oxide and a tungsten oxide as a catalyst promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignees: Lotte Chemical Corporation, Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Joong Won Lee, Hyung Ki Min, Young Jong Seo, In Kyu Song, Eo Jin Lee, Jong Heop Yi
  • Culture detection and measurement over time
    Patent number: 10769409
    Abstract: A computer method for correlating depictions of colonies of microorganisms includes receiving an image of a substrate associated with a first time and showing a colony of microorganisms. A second image of the same substrate and associated with a second time shows a candidate colony of microorganisms. A region of the second image that shows the candidate colony of microorganisms is located. The first region of the first image is compared to the second region of the second image. Based on the comparison of the images, the candidate colony of microorganism is determined to be the same colony as the first colony of microorganisms. Systems for moving substrates having colonies of microorganisms and maintaining orientation of the substrates before and after movement are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joseph Paul Robinson, Bartlomiej P. Rajwa, Valery Patsekin
  • System, method and computer readable medium for quantifying anatomical device deformation under load
    Patent number: 10769967
    Abstract: An automated method and system of determining movement and/or deformation of an anthropomorphic test device (ATD). The method and system includes an acoustic transmitter device located on a first region of the ATD and an acoustic receiver device located on a second region of the ATD. An electric field is provided in communication with the acoustic transmitter to activate the acoustic transmitter for generating mechanical waves to be received by the acoustic receiver. Relative locations of the acoustic transmitter device and the acoustic receiver device are determined by the time of flight of the generated mechanical wave traveling from the acoustic transmitter device to the acoustic receiver device while the first region of the ATD and/or the second region of the ATD are subjected to movement and/or deformation; and determining movement and/or deformation data of the second region of the ATD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Matthew B. Panzer, Jason L. Forman, Jean S. G. Vilar, Ahmed Alshareef
  • Soft tissue repair graft
    Patent number: D895812
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Aldona Jedrysiak Spiegel, Kai-Roy Wang