Patents Assigned to Foundation
  • Publication number: 20160345803
    Abstract: A laryngoscope with integrated and controllable suction includes a handle and a blade. A suction port is at the proximal end of the handle and is configured for connection to an air source. The suction port defines an opening into one or more air flow paths defined through the laryngoscope, which each terminate at one or more intake ports. In some embodiments, a valve is interposed into each air flow path to regulate air flow along each air flow path. Such a valve is operably connected to a switch mounted on an exterior surface of the laryngoscope, such that manipulation of the switch causes the valve to open or close, thus allowing the physician or other medical professional to control the air flow and selectively apply constant or intermittent suction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicants: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., InScope Medical Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Mary Nan Mallory, Benjamin Cunningham, Adam Casson
  • Publication number: 20160348180
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for predicting whether an ovarian cancer patient's tumor will be resistant to chemotherapy. The invention also provides methods for monitoring the effectiveness of treatment, particularly a chemotherapeutic treatment, in a patient treated for ovarian cancer. The invention further provides methods for treating ovarian cancer, by reducing chemotherapeutic drug resistance in said cells. In addition, the invention provides methods of screening compounds to identify tumor cell growth inhibitors in tumor cells resistant to conventional chemotherapeutic treatment regimes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: The Penn State Research Foundation
    Inventor: Samer Al-Murrani
  • Publication number: 20160346774
    Abstract: A supported catalyst for aldehyde coupling reaction, comprising a carrier having supported thereon a catalyst comprising at least one azolium compound selected from the group consisting of a thiazolium salt, an imidazolium salt, a benzimidazolium salt and a triazolium salt, the azolium compound having, at a nitrogen atom thereof, a substituent selected from the group consisting of an aliphatic group having 6 or more carbon atoms and an aromatic group having 6 or more carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicants: SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD., Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eugene Y.-X. CHEN, Lu WANG, Yuji EGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20160347661
    Abstract: The invention provides a cement paste composition comprising cement, cellulose nanocrystals, and optionally water. The cellulose nanocrystals can be present in an amount sufficient and effective to increase the flexural strength of cured cement prepared from the cement paste composition. The cellulose nanocrystals can also be present in an amount sufficient and effective to increase the workability of a cement paste prepared from the cement paste composition. The invention further provides a water reducing additive that reduces the amount of water required for desired workability of a cement composition. Use of the presence of the cellulose nanocrystals also results in an increased degree of hydration and cumulative heat evolution in comparison to a corresponding composition without the cellulose nanoparticles, thereby resulting in a higher total cure of the cement paste composition upon curing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicants: Purdue Research Foundation, The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Jeffrey Paul Youngblood, Pablo Daniel Zavattieri, Robert John Moon, William Jason Weiss, Yizheng Cao
  • Patent number: 9505807
    Abstract: The present invention provides safe, stable, efficacious, and cost-effective vaccines based on viral expression vectors that include a parainfluenza virus 5 (PIV5) genome including a heterologous nucleotide sequence expressing a heterologous polypeptide. In some embodiments, the heterologous nucleotide sequence is inserted closer to the leader than between the hemagglutinin-neuroaminidase (HN) gene and the large RNA polymerase protein (L) gene of the PIV5 genome. In some embodiments, the heterologous nucleotide sequence is inserted between the small hydrophobic protein (SH) gene and the hemagglutinin-neuroaminidase (HN) gene of the PIV 5 genome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Biao He
  • Patent number: 9509932
    Abstract: An image sensor may include a comparator including a first input terminal configured to receive a reset signal, a second input terminal configured to receive an image signal, a third input terminal configured to receive a ramp signal configured to ramp in one direction, and an output terminal. The comparator may further include a switch circuit including a plurality of switches. The comparator may be configured to compare the reset signal with the ramp signal and output a first comparison signal through the output terminal according to a first arrangement of the switches in a reset phase and the comparator may be configured to compare the image signal with the ramp signal and output a second comparison signal through the output terminal according to a second arrangement of the switches in an image phase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Dongguk University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Jae Jung Park, Dae Yun Kim, Jae Young Bae, Min Kyu Song
  • Patent number: 9505736
    Abstract: Provided are certain histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors of Formula I, compositions thereof, and methods of their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: CHDI Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Celia Dominguez, Perla Breccia, Christopher A. Luckhurst, Roland W. Bürli, Andrew J. Stott
  • Patent number: 9506166
    Abstract: Disclosed are heterogeneous crystals for use in a laser cavity and methods of forming the crystals. A crystal can be a monolithic crystal containing a garnet-based activator region and a garnet-based Q-switch. Disclosed methods include hydrothermal growth techniques for the growth of differing epitaxial layers on a host. A YAG host material can be doped in one region with a suitable activator ion for lasing and can be formed with another region that is doped with a saturable absorber to form the Q-switch. Regions can be formed with controlled thickness in conjunction. Following formation, a heterogeneous crystal can be cut, polished and coated with mirror films at each end for use in a laser cavity to provide short pulses of high power emissions using high frequency pulse modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Clemson University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Joseph W. Kolis, Colin D. McMillen, J. Matthew Mann
  • Patent number: 9504761
    Abstract: A stabilized chitosan-based nanoparticle is provided having a chitosan polymer and a hydrophilic dispersing agent. In the stabilized nanoparticle, chains of the chitosan polymer electrostatically interact with chains of the hydrophilic dispersing agent to form an entangled network between the chitosan polymer and the hydrophilic dispersing agent. The stabilized chitosan-based nanoparticle has optimal particle integrity and stability properties under physiological conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Swadeshmukul Santra, James Turkson, Astha Malhotra, Padmavathy Tallury
  • Patent number: 9506088
    Abstract: The present invention provides isolated gene sequences involved in xylose fermentation and related recombinant yeast which are useful in methods of enhanced biofuel production, particularly ethanol production. Methods of bioengineering recombinant yeast useful for biofuel production are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
    Inventors: Dana J. Wohlbach, Audrey P. Gasch
  • Patent number: 9509329
    Abstract: An asynchronous successive approximation register analog-to-digital converter and an internal clock generator included in the same are disclosed. The internal clock generator in an SAR ADC comprises a detection unit configured to generate an up pulse or a down pulse by sensing generation time of a final internal clock and next external clock; and a delay block configured to increase or decrease delay time by controlling a bias voltage according to the generated up pulse or the generated down pulse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Chung-Ang University Industry-Academy Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Kwang Hyun Baek, Chang Woo Lee, Ju Eon Kim
  • Patent number: 9506035
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods, compositions and uses thereof for enhancing vascularization of a tissue or cell transplant for transplantation into a subject. In particular, one aspect of the present invention provides methods and compositions comprising the use of a population of stromal vascular fraction (SVF) cells to encapsulate or surround a tissue or cell transplant to enhance vascularization of the tissue or cell transplant. Another aspect of the present invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing vascularization of a tissue or cell transplant by combining a population of SVF cells with a tissue or cell transplant to form a transplant mixed with SVF cells. In some embodiments, the SVF cells can be on the surface or embedded within a three-dimensional matrix. In some embodiments, the SVF cells can be generically engineered to secrete therapeutic proteins or pro-angiogenic factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc
    Inventors: Stuart K. Williams, James Beatty Hoying, Laxminarayanan Krishnan
  • Patent number: 9504450
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method for combining three-dimensional ultrasound images are provide. The method involves obtaining a plurality of three-dimensional ultrasound image data that corresponds to a Region of Interest (ROI); detecting one or more landmarks, using a parameter for detection; outputting the detection result and receiving a response from a user; registering each of one or more selected landmarks as link information according to a received response from the user; and generating a combined three-dimensional ultrasound image by combining at least two pieces of three-dimensional ultrasound image data using at least one of the one or more selected landmarks registered as the link information, wherein the at least two pieces of three-dimensional ultrasound image data commonly comprise the at least one of the one or more selected landmarks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Life and Welfare Foundation
    Inventors: Moon-Ho Park, Ye-Hoon Kim, Yeong-Kyeong Seong, Baek-Hwan Cho, Min Woo Lee
  • Patent number: 9504588
    Abstract: A system, method, computer-readable medium, apparatus, and device for simulating placement of an expandable device in a cavity is provided. For example, a three or more dimensional image of a cavity, e.g., a tubular cavity, geometry is acquired. A centerline of the cavity, and a perimeter of the cavity based on the centerline of the cavity and the three-dimensional image of the cavity geometry, are determined. The length of a wire of the expandable device as the wire rotates along the perimeter of the cavity in a deployment direction is determined. A pitch of the rotation of the wire based on a local diameter at the centerline site of rotation and in-air parameters of the expandable device is determined. A deployed device length of the expandable device along the centerline of the cavity is determined. A processor is usable to determine and/or calculate each of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Chandramouli Sadasivan, Baruch Barry Lieber, David Fiorella, Henry Woo
  • Patent number: 9504936
    Abstract: Improved methods for packing a chromatographic column and columns packed by these methods are provided. The methods include introducing a packing material into a chromatographic column, while simultaneously ultrasonicating and applying pressure to the packing material to form a packed column with radial homogeneity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mary Jean Wirth, Sampath Ranasinghe Kodithuwakkuge, Charu Yerneni, Robert Birdsall, Tharanga Ranasinghe Kodituwakkuge
  • Patent number: 9510230
    Abstract: A method for a Mobility Management Entity (MME) to control a connection of a User Equipment (UE) in a mobile communication system is provided. The method includes a first standby method including an MME in a wireless communication system that includes predicting an overload durating time when an overload duration time that is predicted, transmitting to an enhanced Node B (eNodeB) information on the reconnection method of the UE that is decided, wherein the plurality of reconnection methods represent methods for the UE attempting reconnection with the MME after a second standby time that is longer than the first standby time, and an MME reselection method for the UE attempting the reconnection with an MME which is different from the MME.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignees: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Sang-Soo Jeong, Song-Yean Cho, Seong-Lyun Kim, Beom-Sik Bae, Sang-Hoon Lee, Hyun-Kwan Lee, Beom-Hee Lee, Min-Cheol Kim
  • Patent number: 9505954
    Abstract: A method for solvent-less adhesive bonding is provided comprising depositing thin, functional, polymeric films on one or more substrates and bonding the substrates to each other or to other substrates. Depositing the polymeric films, including, for example, chemically reactive polymers and thermoplastics with adhesive qualities, may be accomplished using an initiated chemical vapor deposition technique compatible with a variety of monomers, including monomers with chemically functional moieties such as amine and epoxy groups. The technique allows for deposition of polymeric films on a wide variety of substrates/devices and provides an alternative for other coating/deposition methods that are incompatible with certain substrates/devices and/or do not provide adequate control over the resulting polymeric film. The provided method is advantageous in that it is applicable to fabrication of hybrid devices and is compatible with microfabrication technology, including that in clean-room settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventor: Magnus Bergkvist
  • Patent number: 9506514
    Abstract: A system and method are provided for mounting, removing and retaining brake pads in disc brakes, such as air-operated disc brakes utilized on commercial vehicles. A preferred embodiment includes a brake pad carrier having features to fixedly receive spring retaining elements, such as bushings, which in turn retain spring elements, such as spring clips, having features that cooperate with corresponding brake pad surfaces to resist radially-outward motion of the brake pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC
    Inventor: Robert S. Tekesky
  • Patent number: 9506031
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and materials for producing a more developmentally potent cell from a less developmentally potent cell. Specifically exemplified herein are methods that comprise introducing an expressible dedifferentiating polynucleotide sequence into a less developmentally potent cell, wherein the transfected less developmentally potent cell becomes a more developmentally potent cell capable of differentiating to a less developmentally potent cell of its lineage of origin or a different lineage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kiminobu Sugaya, Angel Alvarez
  • Patent number: 9505809
    Abstract: The invention relates to three isolated DNA molecules that encode for proteins, BigL1, BigL2 and BigL3, in the Leptospira sp bacterium which have repetitive Bacterial-Ig-like (Big) domains and their use in diagnostic, therapeutic and vaccine applications. According to the present invention, the isolated molecules encoding for BigL1, BigL2 and BigL3 proteins are used for the diagnosis and prevention of infection with Leptospira species that are capable of producing disease in humans and other mammals, including those of veterinary importance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignees: Cornell Research Foundation, Inc., The Regents of the University of California, The United States of America as represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz—FIOCRUZ
    Inventors: Albert I. Ko, Mitermayer Galvão Reis, Julio Henrique Rosa Croda, Isadora Cristina Siqueira, David A. Haake, James Matsunaga, Lee W. Riley, Michele Barocchi, Tracy Ann Young