Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Joining quality diagnosis device of panel element
    Patent number: 10254251
    Abstract: A device for evaluating quality of welding spots of a panel is disclosed. The device includes a vibration transferring member, a first access member contacted with one surface of one end portion of the vibration transferring member and with the one surface of the panel, a second access member contacted with one surface of the other end portion of the vibration transferring member and with the one surface of the panel, an oscillator for supplying vibration to the one end portion of the vibration transferring member, a sensor disposed on the vibration transferring member to detect characteristic of vibration transferred along the vibration transferring member, and a computing device for analyzing characteristic of the welding spots using characteristic of vibration detected in the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignees: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University)
    Inventors: Jong Ho Lee, Yunsang Kwak, Junhong Park
  • Non-invasive assays for embryo quality
    Patent number: 10253374
    Abstract: Differentially expressed miRNA or small mRNA in the culture media of embryos were found to correlate to and affect embryo developmental fate. Accordingly the present invention provides a method for selecting a bovine embryo for implantation into a female bovine animal for further development based on the levels of specific miRNA or small mRNA. Also provided are methods of improving bovine embryo development fate by reducing in the culture medium the level of selected miRNAs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventor: Hasan Khatib
  • Manual follicle-transplanting hair transplanter for increasing graft survival rate
    Patent number: 10251674
    Abstract: Provided is a manual follicle-transplanting hair transplanter for increasing a graft survival rate. The manual follicle-transplanting hair transplanter includes a needle member having a lower end containing a follicle to be transplanted and having a head having a larger diameter than a portion below the head at an upper end thereof, a rod member inserted into the needle member and having a push portion having a larger diameter than a portion below the push portion at an upper end thereof, an inner body configured to contain the needle member and limit downward movement of the needle member, and an outer body configured to contain the inner body and limit upward movement of the needle member. The needle member is automatically withdrawn when a compressed spring disposed in the inner body expands and pushes up a lower surface of the head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Kyungpook National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Tae Wuk Bae, Yong Chul Jung, Kyu Hyung Kim, Moon Kyu Kim, Jung Chul Kim, Jung Wook Suh, Hyung Soo Lee, Eun Chang Choi, Dae Sik Kim, Chang Hyuk Hong
  • Electronic nerve stimulation
    Patent number: 10252053
    Abstract: A technology is described for an electronic nerve stimulation system. The electronic nerve stimulation system can include a stimulation device operable to generate a high-frequency alternating current. The electronic nerve stimulation system can include one or more wearable electrodes operable to apply the high-frequency alternating current from the stimulation device to peripheral nerves to provide an electrical stimulation of neuronal tissue to treat pain. The one or more wearable electrodes can interface with the stimulation device via a connection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: David Page, Christopher Duncan, David Kluger, Zachary Kagan, Gregory Clark
  • Method for detecting toxic metal ions in sample
    Patent number: 10254268
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting toxic metal ions in a sample. The method includes: a) preparing a solution of organic acid-bound gold nanoparticles; b) adding a sample containing toxic metal ions to the solution prepared in a) to allow the gold nanoparticles to aggregate; c) dropping the reaction solution obtained in b) onto a silicon substrate and drying the reaction solution such that the gold nanoparticle aggregates are immobilized on the silicon substrate; and d) analyzing the characteristics of the gold nanoparticles immobilized on the silicon substrate. The method enables the detection of even a trace amount of toxic metal ions in a sample with high sensitivity. Therefore, the method can be applied to the management of water quality in food service providers and hospitals, the measurement of contaminants in water supply and drainage systems, and the management of industrial wastewater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Korea University Research and Business Foundation, Sejong Campus
    Inventors: Jinsung Park, Woong Kim, Joohyung Park, Seongjae Jo, Minwoo Kim, Gyudo Lee
  • Transparent durable superhydrophobic ceramic coating
    Patent number: 10253190
    Abstract: A superhydrophobic ceramic coating that is transparent and durable includes a dispersion of a multiplicity of silica nanoparticles stacked to form a topography that is rough that is infused with and conformally coated with a sol-gel glass matrix that has a fluoroalkyl silane or an alkyl silane monolayer on the surface of the coating. The silica nanoparticles do not scatter light to a large extent as they are sufficiently small and free of aggregation. The sol-gel glass is formed from a trialkoxysilane precursor and applied to the stacked silica nanoparticles to retain the rough topography of the deposited nanoparticles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Wolfgang M. Sigmund, Yung-Chieh Hung
  • Rough polyelectrolyte complex coatings and methods of forming
    Patent number: 10253203
    Abstract: Articles are provided comprising a substrate and a coating. The coating comprises a polyelectrolyte complex having surface roughness. The polyelectrolyte complex has a thickness of at least 10 micrometers and a roughness of at least 1 micrometer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph B. Schlenoff
  • Methods for treating burn and scar injury using tocotrienol compositions
    Patent number: 10251861
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods to improve scar and burn outcome utilizing tocotrienols. In particular, various skin pathologies may be treated using the present methods. The present invention also provides methods to increase skin tissue concentrations of tocotrienols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Ohio State Innovation Foundation
    Inventors: Chandan Sen, Sashwati Roy, Savita Khanna, Cameron Rink
  • Sampling an oil composition for enhancing recovery of oil components
    Patent number: 10254269
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods and apparatus for sampling an oil composition. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a method of sampling one or more components of an oil composition. The method includes placing a fluid into a pressure chamber at a first pressure. The pressure chamber includes an oil composition therein. The oil composition contacts the fluid. The fluid includes at least one of a gas, a liquid, and a supercritical fluid. The method also includes taking a sample of at least one of the fluid and the oil composition from the pressure chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Energy & Environmental Research Center Foundation
    Inventors: David J. Miller, Steven B. Hawthorne
  • Chemical reprogramming of human glial cells into neurons with small molecule cocktail
    Patent number: 10253293
    Abstract: Provided are compositions, articles and methods that relate to promoting neurogenesis or neuroregeneration in mammalian nervous system. Embodiments relate to use of groups of compounds that contain Crizotinib (Cri), Flurbiprofen, Lithium Chloride (Li), Vitamin C (VC), Ceritinib (Cer) or Pirfenidone (PFD). In certain implementations glial cells are converted into functional neurons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: Gong Chen, Lei Zhang, Jiuchao Yin, Ningxin Ma
  • Eis inhibitors
    Patent number: 10253035
    Abstract: Compounds and compositions are disclosed, which are useful as inhibitors of acetyltransferase Eis, a mediator of kanamycin resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sylvie Garneau-Tsodikova, Oleg V. Tsodikov
  • Isolated antibody
    Patent number: 10253097
    Abstract: An antibody capable of potentiating immune responses and modifying existing states of immune responsiveness is described, as is the sequence of the antibody. Also described are compositions containing the antibody, as well as methods for using the antibody and the compositions to enhance immune responses, to enhance DC function, to modify an existing state of immune responsiveness, to immunize individuals, or to treat or inhibit conditions such as allergic asthma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Larry R. Pease, Virginia Van Keulen, Bogolub Ciric
  • Inhibiting G protein coupled receptor 6 kinase polypeptides
    Patent number: 10252984
    Abstract: This document relates to inhibitors of G protein coupled receptor 6 kinase (GRK6) polypeptides as well as methods and materials for using such inhibitors to treat hematological malignancies, inflammation diseases, and autoimmune disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Alexander Keith Stewart, Artem Plekhov, Robert Greenhouse
  • Approximate cache memory
    Patent number: 10255186
    Abstract: An approximate cache system is disclosed. The system includes a quality aware cache controller (QACC), a cache, a quality table configured to receive addresses and a quality specification from the processor associated with each address and further configured to provide the quality specification for each address to the QACC, wherein the QACC controls approximation is based on one or more of i) approximation through partial read operations; ii) approximation through lower read currents; iii) approximation through skipped write operations; iv) approximation through partial write operations; v) approximations through lower write duration; vi) approximation through lower write currents; and vii) approximations through skipped refreshes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ashish Ranjan, Swagath Venkataramani, Zoha Pajouhi, Rangharajan Venkatesan, Kaushik Roy, Anand Raghunathan
  • Nanoenergetic material composite having remote ignition characteristic
    Patent number: 10252953
    Abstract: A nanoenergetic material composite having a remote ignition characteristic by a high-power pulsed laser beam is prepared by adding various contents of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to a nanoenergetic composite material (nEM) to enable remote ignition by a high-power laser beam. The nanoenergetic material composite is a MWCNT/nEM composite powder prepared by adding multiwalled carbon nanotubes to the nanoenergetic material, which is a mixture of fuel material nanoparticles and metal oxidizer nanoparticles, wherein the multiwalled carbon nanotubes enhance a combustion rate of the MWCNT/nEM composite powder by delivering thermal energy upon remote optical ignition by the high-power pulsed laser beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Pusan National University Industry—University Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Soo Hyung Kim, Ji Hoon Kim
  • EBV antigen specific T-cell receptor and use thereof
    Patent number: 10251936
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an EBV antigen specific T-cell receptor and the use thereof. Specifically, the present invention provides T cells specific for LMP1 of EBV using a T-cell receptor which is highly specific for specific epitopes derived from an EBV antigen, LMP1. In addition, the EBV antigen specific T-cell can be used in the prevention or treatment of EBV-associated diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Catholic Unviersity of Korea Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Tai Gyu Kim, Hyun Il Cho
  • Sensitive, high-strain, high-rate, bodily motion sensors based on conductive nano-material-rubber composites
    Patent number: 10251604
    Abstract: A process for producing conductive composites, the process comprising the steps of soaking a polymer in an organic solvent and applying energy; soaking the polymer in a solution of conductive nano-material dispersed in an organic solvent:water mixture and applying energy, so that conductive nano-material is incorporated into the polymer structure; washing the conductive nano-material-incorporated polymer in deionized water and applying energy; and drying the washed conductive nano-material-incorporated polymer to produce the conductive composite, wherein the conductive composite incorporates conductive nano-material throughout the structure of the polymer without affecting the integrity of the properties of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: The Provost, Fellows, Foundation Scholars, and the other Members of Board, of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth, near Dublin
    Inventors: Jonathan Coleman, Conor Boland, Umar Khan
  • Citrus Ichangensis X C. Maxima Tree Named 'TIFT2-16'
    Publication number: 20190104660
    Abstract: A new variety of Citrus ichangensis x C. maxima plant named ‘Tift2-16’ produces fruit with a reduced number of seeds, making it valuable as a backyard fruit tree. Also, it is a desirable tree for landscaping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne W. Hanna, Brian M. Schwartz
  • ACTIVE CLUTCH MECHANISM AND HOPPING ROBOT HAVING SAME
    Publication number: 20190101106
    Abstract: The present invention provides an active clutch mechanism and a hopping robot equipped with the same, the active clutch mechanism comprising: a sun gear; a planetary gear; and a winding gear. When the sun gear rotates in one direction, the planetary gear revolves around the sun gear in the one direction to come into contact with the winding gear, and then rotates the winding gear to wind a wire so as to store energy in an energy storage unit connected to the winding gear. When the sun gear rotates in a direction opposite to the one direction, the planetary gear revolves around the sun gear in the direction different from the one direction to become spaced from the winding gear, so as to discharge the energy stored in the energy storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Kyu Jin Cho, Gwang Pil Jung, Sun Pill Jung, Woong Bae Kim
  • NEW INCREMENTAL FORMING TOOLS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20190099799
    Abstract: An incremental forming tool of a sheet material has a tool holder having an axis and at least one tool rod mounted in the tool holder. The at least one tool rod may have variable shapes, lengths, diameters and radii such that the rotation of the at least one tool rod about the axis of the tool holder on the sheet material simulates an up and down, in and out, and/or side-to-side vibration motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventors: John Timothy Roth, Tyler John Grimm, Glenn Craig