Patents Assigned to New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.
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Patent number: 5684545Abstract: An adaptive optics system which simultaneously measures the phase function and corrects the phase distortion of a wavefront using a liquid crystal device placed in an interferometer. The liquid crystal device inserts the conjugate phase function in the path and obtains a null in the interference pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1995Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.Inventors: Rensheng Dou, Michael K. Giles
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Patent number: 5676820Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for remote detection, particularly useful for metal contaminants and organic or other compounds. The sensor circumvents technical difficulties that previously prevented in-situ remote operations. The microelectrode, connected to a long communications cable, allows convenient measurements of the element or compound at timed and frequent intervals and instrument/sample distances of ten feet to more than 100 feet. The sensor is useful for both downhole groundwater monitoring and in-situ water (e.g., shipboard seawater) analysis.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1995Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.Inventors: Joseph Wang, Khris Olsen, David Larson
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Patent number: 5672366Abstract: Disclosed are methods of repartitioning nutrients in ruminants. Serum concentrations of serum insulin, serum urea nitrogen, serum glucose, and serum growth hormone in ruminants were varied by feeding specific protein supplements and an otherwise negative energy diet. Improvement in body condition and body weight was concomitant with reduced milk production and calf weight.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1995Date of Patent: September 30, 1997Assignee: New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.Inventor: Mark K. Petersen
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Patent number: 5483170Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting faults in digital, analog, and hybrid integrated circuits is disclosed. A single test vector employing bias voltage on input used in conjunction with pulsing the power supply rails is used to allow detection of the various faults which may be present. The instantaneous rail current (i.sub.DD) is then employed for analysis of the circuit, preferably by neural network.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1993Date of Patent: January 9, 1996Assignee: New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.Inventors: Jeffrey S. Beasley, Hema Ramamurthy, Jaime Ramirez-Angulo, Mark R. DeYong
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Patent number: 5355435Abstract: An asynchronous temporal neural processing element. The processing element is useful in solving problems from the class of temporal signal processing problems and is modeled closely on the sub-cellular biology and electrophysiology of neurons having chemical synapses.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1992Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.Inventors: Mark R. DeYong, Randall L. Findley, Thomas C. Eskridge, Christopher A. Fields
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Patent number: 5292423Abstract: Disclosed are a method and apparatus for trace metal testing using mercury-coated screen printed electrodes. Both voltammetric and potentiometric stripping analysis are used. Sample solutions were tested employing both stirring and non-stirring, as well as aeration and deaeration procedures. Microliter samples suitable for slide mounting were also employed.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1992Date of Patent: March 8, 1994Assignee: New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.Inventor: Joseph Wang
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Patent number: 5290584Abstract: A method of preparing and producing a nutritious, low calorie, low cholesterol, shelf-stable, expanded snack food product for humans and pets is disclosed. The process involves using a proteinaceous material, such as raw comminuted meats or mechanically separated meats, that are frozen or chilled. Prior to using the raw, frozen or chilled meat, it is further comminuted to relatively small particle size to provide optimum dispersion of the meat products with the farinaceous (starch) component of the mixture. This blend containing the raw, frozen or chilled meat products, is mixed with pregelatinized flour and is then subjected to elevated temperatures and shear pressure as it moves through the high-temperature, short-time, screw-type extruder. Flavorings, coloring, spices, and the like, may be blended with the ingredients or may be topically applied to the extrudate prior to packaging and after cutting to desired lengths.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 1992Date of Patent: March 1, 1994Assignee: New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.Inventor: Earl E. Ray
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Patent number: 5283077Abstract: A method of preparing and producing a nutritious, low calorie, low cholesterol, shelf-stable, expanded snack food product is disclosed. The process involves using a proteinaceous material, such as raw comminuted meats or mechanically separated meats, that are frozen or chilled. Prior to using the raw, frozen or chilled meat, it is further comminuted to relatively small particle size to provide optimum dispersion of the meat products with the farinaceous (starch) component of the mixture. This blend containing the raw, frozen or chilled meat products, is mixed with pregelatinized flour and is then subjected to elevated temperatures and shear pressure as it moves through the high-temperature, short-time, screw-type extruder. Flavorings, coloring, spices, and the like, may be topically applied to the extrudate prior to packaging and after cutting to desired lengths.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 1992Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corp.Inventor: Earl E. Ray