Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Inclined rotary gasifier waste to energy system
    Patent number: 10760016
    Abstract: A gasifier system includes a reactor for receiving a wet feedstock which has a base and a container rotatably connected to the base such that a rotation of the container causes a mixing of the feedstock in an interior of the reactor. The interior is bounded by the base and the container. A space between the base and the container allows an entry of oxygen into the interior. The space has a dimension such that the feedstock is fully oxidized in a combustion area adjacent the base and such that the feedstock avoids combustion in a remainder of the interior. The reactor has a longitudinal axis inclined at an inclination angle relative to a horizontal line to promote the mixing of the feedstock in the interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: David J. Waage
  • Controller for power convertor and motor driving system
    Patent number: 10763769
    Abstract: A controller for a power convertor includes: a torque command value calculation module to calculate a first torque command value to a power convertor; a torque command limit module to receive the first torque command value and generate a second torque command value obtained by correcting the first torque command value so that the first torque command value is limited to a torque limiter range. The torque command limit module sets a width between the upper limit torque value and the lower limit torque value of the torque limiter range to be smaller as a fundamental wave output frequency of the power convertor increases at least in a speed region equal to or higher than a field weakening starting point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Yang Xu, Chikara Morito, Robert D. Lorenz
  • Monomeric streptavidin mutants, methods of using the same and processes of manufacturing proteins
    Patent number: 10759835
    Abstract: This disclosure provides streptavidin monomers that bind biotin with high affinity and which possess slow dissociation rates. The disclosure also provides methods of making and using those monomers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventor: Sheldon Park
  • Self-regulated reconfigurable resonant voltage/current-mode method and device for extended-range inductive power transmission
    Patent number: 10763698
    Abstract: A current-based resonant power delivery (CRPD) device and method with multi-cycle switching that enables efficient inductive power transmission at large distances. The proposed CRPD switches the Rx LC-tank for several cycles to utilize it as a current source. Therefore, the voltage across the load (RL) can be significantly higher than the Rx LC-tank voltage. In CRPD, the energy may first be stored in the receiver (Rx) coil by shorting the Rx LC-tank for several power carrier cycles. At the peak of Rx coil current, the coil energy may then be transferred to load (RL) for a quarter of the power carrier cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mehdi Kiani, Hesam Sadeghi Gougheri
  • Polyhedron of which upper width is narrower than lower width, manufacturing method therefor, and photoelectric conversion device comprising same
    Patent number: 10763111
    Abstract: Provided are a polyhedron of which the upper width is narrower than the lower width, a manufacturing method therefor, and a photoelectric conversion device comprising the same. The photoelectric conversion device comprises: a substrate; a polyhedron disposed on the substrate and of which the upper width is narrower than the lower width; and a semiconductor layer disposed on the polyhedron. The photoelectric conversion device to which the polyhedron, of which the upper width is narrower than the lower width, is applied can have improved photoelectric conversion efficiency due to structural characteristics of the polyhedron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University
    Inventors: Dong Rip Kim, Hanmin Jang, Min Soo Jeon
  • Sample dispenser including an internal standard and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 10761083
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to a sample dispenser including an internal standard and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Zheng Ouyang, He Wang, Nicholas E. Manicke, Robert Graham Cooks, Qian Yang, Jiangjiang Liu
  • Compositions and methods for treating cancer and promoting wound healing
    Patent number: 10758605
    Abstract: Protein complex variants, compositions, and methods of use thereof are provided. The protein complex variant includes a cholera toxin B subunit variant having one or more modifications thereto. The method of use thereof includes treating a disease by administering an effective amount of a composition including a cholera toxin B subunit variant to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Nobuyuki Matoba, Keegan Baldauf, Joshua Royal
  • Electroless copper plating polydopamine nanoparticles
    Patent number: 10760162
    Abstract: Aqueous dispersions of artificially synthesized, mussel-inspired polydopamine nanoparticles were inkjet printed on flexible polyethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates. Narrow line patterns (4 ?m in width) of polydopamine resulted due to evaporatively driven transport (coffee ring effect). The printed patterns were metallized via a site-selective Cu electroless plating process at a controlled temperature (30° C.) for varied bath times. The lowest electrical resistivity value of the plated Cu lines was about 6 times greater than the bulk resistivity of Cu. This process presents an industrially viable way to fabricate Cu conductive fine patterns for flexible electronics at low temperature, and low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Siyuan Ma, Liang Liu, Vadim Bromberg, Timothy Singler
  • Evaluating line-of-sight measurements
    Patent number: 10760919
    Abstract: For evaluating navigation information based on line-of-sight measurements, a method measures a line-of-sight measurement with an imager. The method further calculates an information metric based on the line-of-sight measurement. The information metric is a function of imager pixel measurement noise and a relative position vector for an imager frame aligned with a focal plane frame for the imager. The method evaluates navigation information using the information metric.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Utah State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Ryan Lamoreaux
  • Bioelectrochemical biorefining for the conversion of hydrogenous matter to hydrogen gas and other useful products
    Patent number: 10760169
    Abstract: A method for the substantially complete conversion of hydrogenous matter to higher value product, the method comprising: (i) subjecting the hydrogenous matter to a substantially complete deconstruction process in which an aqueous phase containing a multiplicity of deconstructed compounds is produced; and (ii) contacting the aqueous phase with an anode of a microbial electrolysis cell, the anode containing a community of microbes thereon which oxidatively degrade one or more of the oxygenated organic compounds in the aqueous phase to produce protons and free electrons at the anode, wherein the protons and free electrons are transported to the cathode to produce hydrogen gas or a valuable reduced organic compound at the cathode upon application of a suitable cell potential across the anode and cathode. The invention is also directed to an apparatus for practicing the method described above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: UT-Battelle, LLC, University of Tennessee Research Foundation
    Inventors: Abhijeet P. Borole, Alex James Lewis
  • Adjustable device for identifying a target location for a tibial tunnel and related method thereof
    Patent number: 10758251
    Abstract: An adjustable device for identifying the target location for, and placement of, a bone tunnel wherein the device is capable of measuring a total distance across a region of an anatomic structure. The device may be further configured to engage the anatomic structure at a target distance across the anatomic structure to identify the location for bone tunnel placement. A method for identifying the target location for, and placement of, a bone tunnel such that the method is capable of measuring a total distance across a region of an anatomic structure and capable of engaging the anatomic structure at a target distance across the anatomic structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventor: Mark D. Miller
  • JAM-C antibodies and methods for treatment of cancer
    Patent number: 10759857
    Abstract: A novel method to reduce B-cell lymphoma cell migration to and engraftment of the spleen in patients with JAM-C positive B-cell lymphomas is described. In certain aspects, a method for identifying and treating JAM-C positive B-cell lymphoma patients with anti-JAM-C antibodies is provided. Recombinant antibody molecules that specifically bind to JAM-C are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Research Development Foundation
    Inventors: Beat Imhof, Christiane Ody, Thomas Matthes, Carmen Donate
  • Apparatus and method of real-time health and exercise sensor mechanism with biopotential electrode integrated double 3D gyroscope network
    Patent number: 10758142
    Abstract: A device and method is described for electronic human prosthetics, and specifically a body-machine interface (BMI) device where the input, output and on-board computing are combined into a single unit to form a compact ECG, respiratory sensing, temperature-sensing-prosthetics device. The devices (BMIs) can also communicate with other body-machine interface devices (BMI) and/or with external controllers wirelessly. The compact device has ultrasonic battery charging system. One or more BMI can be wirelessly connected so that a closed loop of BMIs, or a BMI and an external controller, can wirelessly send trigger pulses to the stimulator over the heart, glossopharyngeal nerve(s) or diaphragm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: San Diego State University Research Foundation, Electronic and Telecommunication Research Institute
    Inventors: Kee S. Moon, Sung Q. Lee, Woosub Youm
  • Gadolinium complex, method for synthesis of the gadolinium complex, and MRI contrast agent including the gadolinium complex
    Patent number: 10759817
    Abstract: Disclosed are a gadolinium complex with a high relaxibity at a high magnetic field, a method for synthesizing the complex, and an MRI contrast agent containing the gadolinium complex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Kyungpook National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventor: Yong Min Chang
  • Fluoropolymer emulsions with perhalogenated stabilizer for the delivery of hydrophobic drugs
    Patent number: 10758483
    Abstract: The present invention provides therapeutic formulations, including therapeutic nanoemulsions, and related methods for the in vivo delivery of hydrophobic compounds, including an important class of hydrophobic anesthetics. Formulations and methods of the invention include semifluorinated block copolymers and perhalogenated fluorous compounds, such as perfluorooctyl bromide or perfluorodecalin, capable of forming a stable nanoemulsion without the need of conventional lipid components that support bacterial and/or fungal growth (e.g., soybean oil and similar lipids). In certain embodiments, emulsion-based formulations are provided that are capable of formulating, delivering and releasing amounts of hydrophobic drugs effective for a range of clinical applications, including inducing and maintaining anesthesia in patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sandro Mecozzi, Robert A. Pearce, William Tucker
  • Transdermal delivery system containing galantamine or salts thereof
    Patent number: 10758546
    Abstract: The present invention provides a transdermal delivery system, which comprises a drug-containing matrix layer comprising: galantamine or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt as an active ingredient; and a styrene-butadiene-styrene copolymer or a styrene-isoprene-styrene copolymer as an adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, TAHO Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    Inventors: Hoo-kyun Choi, Myung-kwan Chun
  • Self-strengthening polymer composites
    Patent number: 10759127
    Abstract: A composite material is provided including a polymer matrix and undercooled liquid metallic core-shell particles disposed in the matrix, wherein the particles each have an outer shell and a liquid metallic material as a core contained within the outer shell. The outer shell is frangible such that the liquid metallic material is released from at least some of the particles in response to a mechanical load applied to the composite and solidifies in-situ in the polymer matrix. As a result, the composite material can be self-strengthening and self-healing and can be reconfigurable in shape at ambient temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Martin Thuo, Boyce S. Chang
  • System for traumatic brain injury detection using oculomotor tests
    Patent number: 10758121
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention comprises apparatuses and methods of measuring levels of neurological impairment. Certain embodiments of the invention comprise a headset that emits light into the user's eyes and the system tracks the pupils' orientation, movement, contraction and dilation. In specific embodiments, the headset can run a battery of tests and calculate a score indicating the user's level of neurological impairment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Robert Rennaker, Elliot Frohman, Randy Kardon
  • Cascade tunneling field effect transistors
    Patent number: 10763367
    Abstract: A tunnel field-effect transistor (TFET) includes a fin, an insulator layer, and at least one gate. The fin has a doped first region, a doped second region, and an interior region between the first region and the second region. The interior region is undoped or is more lightly doped than the first region and the second region. At least the interior region of the fin formed as a type II superlattice, wherein materials of the superlattice alternate vertically. The insulator layer is formed around the interior region. The gate is formed on at least a portion of the insulator region. The insulator layer and the at least one gate are configured to generate an inhomogeneous electrostatic potential within the interior region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Tillmann C. Kubis, Prasad Sarangapani
  • 3-dimensional character
    Patent number: D895027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Imperiale, Lisa A. Dieker, Charles Hughes, Kathleen Ingraham, Michael Hynes