Patents Assigned to INSTITUTE
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Publication number: 20170148533Abstract: The present invention relates to a passive heat removal system which circulates cooling fluid via a main water supply line, connected to the lower inlet of a steam generator, and a main steam pipe, connected to the top outlet of the steam generator, to the steam generator, in order to remove sensible heat of a reactor coolant system and residual heat of a core, the passive heat removal system comprising: supplementary equipment for receiving surplus cooling fluid or supplying supplementary cooling fluid in order to maintain the flow rate of the cooling fluid within a predetermined range, wherein the supplementary equipment comprises: a supplementary tank, installed at a predetermined height between the lower inlet and the top outlet of the steam generator, for receiving the surplus cooling fluid or supplying the supplementary cooling fluid, passively, depending on the flow rate of the cooling fluid; a first connection pipe, connected to the main steam pipe and the supplementary tank, for forming a flow path tType: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: KOREA ATOMIC ENERGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Young In KIM, Keung Koo KIM, Ju Hyeon YOON, Jae Joo HA, Tae Wan KIM, Cheon Tae PARK, Seung Yeob RYU, Han Ok KANG, Young Min BAE, Joo Hyung MOON, Hun Sik HAN, Kyung Jun KANG, Soo Jai SHIN, Seo Yoon JUNG, Young Soo KIM
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Publication number: 20170145023Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically compositions thereof. Compounds of Formula (I) have been found to bind bromodomains and/or bromodomain-containing proteins (e.g., bromo and extra terminal (BET) proteins). Also provided are methods, uses, and kits of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting the activity (e.g., increased activity) of bromodomains and/or bromodomain-containing proteins and for treating and/or preventing in a subject diseases associated with bromodomains or bromodomain-containing proteins (e.g., proliferative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, viral infections, fibrotic diseases, neurological diseases, metabolic diseases, endocrine diseases, and radiation poisoning). The compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits are also useful for male contraception.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.Inventors: James E. Bradner, Dennis Buckley
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Publication number: 20170146881Abstract: An organic compound, a light modulating composition and a light modulating device are provided. The organic compound has a chemical structure represented by formula (I): X—Ar—X ??(I) wherein X is Ar is The organic compound is transparent in its neutral state. The amide group or imide group introduced into the aromatic amine not only enhances the solubility of the organic compound in the solvent, but also enhances the electrochemical stability of the organic compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Yu-Ruei Kung, Li-Ting Huang, Chyi-Ming Leu
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Publication number: 20170147707Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus for managing graph data including a data analyzing unit configured to analyze a graph data set to extract analysis information including relationship between graph data; a memory configured to store the analysis information; and a scheduler configured to determine a storage location where the graph data is to be stored in a database based on the analysis information.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Hyung-Kyu LEE
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Publication number: 20170145391Abstract: The invention relates to mTORbeta, a splice form of mTOR, nucleic acids encoding mTOR beta, and antibodies against mTOR beta. The invention also relates to methods of producing mTOR beta and methods of screening for an agent that modulates mTOR beta expression and/or activity. The invention further relates to a method of treating a disease associated with aberrant expression of mTOR beta by administration of an agent that alters mTOR activity and/or expression.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicants: Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, UCL Business PLCInventors: Ivan Nemazanyy, Ganna Panasyuk, Alexander Zhyvoloup, Michael Waterfield, Ivan Gout
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Publication number: 20170148964Abstract: A light-emitting assembly includes a first substrate, a first electrode layer, a light-emitting layer, a second electrode layer, a second substrate, a first conductive member and a second conductive member. The first electrode layer, the light-emitting layer and the second electrode layer are sequentially disposed on the first substrate. An area of the second electrode layer is entirely located within an area of the light emitting layer. The second electrode layer is located between the second substrate and the light-emitting layer. The first and second conductive members are disposed between the first and second substrates. The first electrode layer is electrically connected to a first circuit on the second substrate through the first conductive member. The second electrode layer is electrically connected to a second circuit on the second substrate through the second conductive member. The second conductive member is located within the area of the second electrode layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Hsin-Chu Chen, Wen-Yung Yeh, Hsuan-Yu Lin, Chun-Ting Liu, Wen-Hong Liu
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Publication number: 20170146464Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure, provides a method of optical inspection on a carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) component in which performs an inspection, by maintaining the focal distance for a surface of an object to be inspected, and making a light axis of an image device and a normal line of the surface of the object to be inspected to be identical.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Korea Institute of Industrial TechnologyInventors: Hyo Young Kim, Tae Gon Kim, Seok Woo Lee
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Publication number: 20170146603Abstract: An integrated high and low voltage ride through test system, comprising a primary system and a secondary system; the secondary system controls the primary system to realize information interaction, and is connected to a power grid and a wind generation set via an inlet wire switch cabinet and an outlet wire switch cabinet of the primary system; the integrated high and low voltage ride through test system actually simulates voltage drop and rise characteristics in a power grid failure, ensures that when generating a low voltage and a high voltage, the change of a voltage phase angle and power quality are consistent with actual power grid failure characteristics, and enables coherent low voltage and high voltage ride through capacity testing on the wind generation set in a primary test process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicants: State Grid Corporation of China, China Electric Power Research Institute, CEPRI ZHANGBEI WIND POWER RESEARCH AND TEST CO. LT D.Inventors: Shiyao QIN, Ruiming WANG, Yong SUN, Shaolin LI, Chen CHEN, Jinping ZHANG
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Publication number: 20170146807Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, and a depth perception adjusting unit for adjusting a depth perception, based on polarization characteristics of light output from the display panel, wherein the depth perception adjusting unit includes a directional mirror and a reflective polarizer. Thus, the display device is implemented such that the directional mirror transmits or reflects light depending on an advancing direction of the light. Accordingly, any crosstalk phenomenon does not occur, and a depth perception can be adjusted without any loss of brightness efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Hee Seung KIM, Hyun Seo KANG, Sei Hyoung LEE, Soo Yong JUNG
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Publication number: 20170143788Abstract: Compositions which self-assemble under physiological conditions are formulated for application to wounds. The formulations include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or are provided as part of a medical device or coating. The formulations may also include other therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agents. The formulation can be administered as appropriate for treatment of one or more disorders or conditions. For example, the formulation may be applied to repair an injury or during surgery of the lung, eye or dura, or following an epidural or spinal tap, to stop leakage of blood, interstitial fluid, or cerebrospinal fluid. The formulation may be administered to a burn or ulcer. The formulation may be dispersed in a suture or adhesive for administration at the time of or as released following suturing or gluing of a wound, thereby limiting bleeding, loss of tissue fluids, or other fluids such as those produced by parenchymal tissues such as the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Versitech LimitedInventors: Rutledge Ellis-Behnke, Yu-Xiang Liang, Gerald E. Schneider, Kwok-Fai So, David K.C. Tay
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Publication number: 20170145013Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically compositions thereof. Compounds of Formula (I) have been found to bind bromodomains and/or bromodomain-containing proteins (e.g., bromo and extra terminal (BET) proteins). Also provided are methods, uses, and kits of the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for inhibiting the activity (e.g., increased activity) of bromodomains and/or bromodomain-containing proteins and for treating and/or preventing in a subject diseases associated with bromodomains or bromodomain-containing proteins (e.g., proliferative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, viral infections, fibrotic diseases, neurological diseases, metabolic diseases, endocrine diseases, and radiation poisoning). The compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and kits are also useful for male contraception.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.Inventors: James E. Bradner, Dennis Buckley
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Publication number: 20170145247Abstract: A packaging composition and packaging structure employing the same are disclosed. The packaging composition includes: (a) 30-70 parts by weight of free radical polymerizable monomer, and (b) 30-70 parts by weight of prepolymer. In particular, the oligomer is a reaction product of polythiol compound and polyester oligomer having acrylate functional group.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Shou-yi HO, Kuo-Chan CHIOU
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Publication number: 20170143854Abstract: Magnetic nanoparticles and synthesis of synthesis are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: Ritchie Chen, Polina Olegovna Anikeeva, Alexandra Sourakov
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Publication number: 20170147856Abstract: When recognizing leads by processing an image captured by a camera of a component provided with a single row or multiple rows of leads of the same size and shape at a regular pitch, waveform analysis of a change pattern of brightness (pixel value) along multiple lines set in a vertical, a horizontal, or a diagonal direction of the image is performed so as to identify a region in which the brightness changes cyclically as a lead recognition target region in which there is a possibility of a lead existing. Then, image recognition of leads is performed in the lead recognition target region.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2014Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicants: FUJI MACHINE MFG. CO., LTD., NAGOYA INSTITUTE of TECHNOLOGYInventors: Shuichiro KITO, Taizo UMEZAKI
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Publication number: 20170147949Abstract: A method of inverse reinforcement learning for estimating reward and value functions of behaviors of a subject includes: acquiring data representing changes in state variables that define the behaviors of the subject; applying a modified Bellman equation given by Eq. (1) to the acquired data: r ? ( x ) + ? ? ? V ? ( y ) - V ? ( x ) = ? ln ? ? ? ? ( y | x ) b ? ( y | x ) , ? ( 1 ) = ? ln ? ? ? ? ( x , y ) b ? ( x , y ) - ln ? ? ? ? ( x ) b ? ( x ) , ? ( 2 ) where r(x) and V(x) denote a reward function and a value function, respectively, at state x, and ? represents a discount factor, and b(y|x) and ?(y|x) denote state transition probabilities before and after learning, respectively; estimating a logarithm of the density ratio ?(x)/b(x) in Eq. (2); estimating r(x) and V(x) in Eq.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology School CorporationInventors: Eiji UCHIBE, Kenji DOYA
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Publication number: 20170148151Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for measuring a quality of a holographic image. The apparatus includes: a hologram image reconstruction unit configured to perform a hologram image; a superimposed focus image generation unit configured to collect an area that is in focus from reconstructed images and superimpose into a single image; and a hologram image quality measurement unit configured to perform an image quality evaluation for the superimposed focus image.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventors: Kwan Jung OH, Hyon Gon CHOO, Jin Woong KIM
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Publication number: 20170146337Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a length of an optical resonant cavity includes a frequency tunable light source, a beam splitter, a frequency modulator and an optical resonant cavity. The frequency tunable light source emits a beam. The beam splitter is disposed on the optical path of the beam for dividing the beam into a first beam and a second beam. The frequency of the second beam is modulated by the frequency modulator to differ from the frequency of the first beam by a beat frequency. The optical resonant cavity is disposed on the main optical path of the first beam and the main optical path of the modulated second beam. The first beam and the modulated second beam enter the optical resonant cavity for measuring a length of the optical resonant cavity, and a variation in cavity length is calculated from the beat frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Sheng-Jui CHEN
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Publication number: 20170144308Abstract: A machine that is capable of assembling a copy of itself from a feedstock of parts is described. The machine operates on a lattice or grid on which it is able to move and from which it receives power and control signals. The machine (assembler) is composed of modules that each perform some functionality. In the simplest case, only three module types are needed: a linear step module, a gripper, and an anchor. The linear step module is capable of moving from one lattice location to the next, the gripper module is capable of gripping other modules, and the anchor module is capable of attaching the machine to the grid. With these three primitives it is possible for this simple machine to move on the grid using inchworm-like motions, pick up other modules, and assemble a copy of itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyInventors: William Kai Langford, Amanda Ghassaei, Neil Gershenfeld
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Publication number: 20170149063Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a novel positive electrode which is produced using a rubber being an inexpensive material and is capable of enhancing a charge and discharge capacity and cyclability of a lithium-ion secondary battery, and the lithium-ion secondary battery composed of the positive electrode. In the lithium-ion secondary battery, the positive electrode comprises a current collector and an electrode layer formed on a surface of the current collector, the electrode layer comprises an active material, an electrically-conductive additive and a thermosetting resin binder subjected to thermosetting, and the active material comprises a sulfur-based positive-electrode active material prepared by heat-treating a starting material comprising a rubber and sulfur under a non-oxidizing atmosphere.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicants: SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD., NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Tatsuya KUBO, Akihiro YAMANO, Naoto YAMASHITA, Toshikatsu KOJIMA, Masahiro YANAGIDA
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Publication number: 20170144373Abstract: Methods and systems for three-dimensional printing of conductive materials are disclosed. A molten filament containing a conductive material is extruded from a print head of a three-dimensional printer. A magnetic field is applied to the print head. The magnetic field may be a magnet or an electromagnet. The magnetic field may be applied at the tip of the extruder, nozzle, or nozzle tip of the print head.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Rebecca L. Erikson, Janine R. Hutchison, Christopher A. Barrett, Josef F. Christ