Patents Assigned to New York University
  • HOLOGRAPHIC CHARACTERIZATION OF PROTEIN AGGREGATES
    Publication number: 20220326130
    Abstract: Systems and methods for holographic characterization of protein aggregates. Size and refractive index of individual aggregates in a solution can be determined. Information regarding morphology and porosity can be extracted from holographic data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Applicant: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: David G. Grier, Michael D. WARD, Xiao ZHONG, Chen WANG, Laura A. PHILIPS, David B. RUFFNER, Fook Chiong CHEONG
  • Portable full body resistance training device
    Patent number: 11458351
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a lightweight, portable full-body resistance training exercise device. The device is attachable to a planar edge, such as a footboard, headboard, or sideboard of a bed. The device supports a plurality of mounting points for mounting straps and resistance bands. The device permits the position of the resistance bands to be adjusted for optimal anatomic positioning. The device allows for incremental adjustment of resistance to suit a user's strength and training protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: William Small, Andrew Adelsheimer
  • Fusing Depth and Pressure Imaging to Provide Object Identification for Multi-Touch Surfaces
    Publication number: 20220308729
    Abstract: An apparatus for inputting information into a computer includes a 3d sensor that senses 3d information and produces a 3d output. The apparatus includes a 2d sensor that senses 2d information and produces a 2d output The apparatus includes a processing unit which receives the 2d and 3d output and produces a combined output that is a function of the 2d and 3d output. A method for inputting information into a computer. The method includes the steps of producing a 3d output with a 3d sensor that senses 3d information. There is the step of producing a 2d output with a 2d sensor that senses 2d information. There is the step of receiving the 2d and 3d output at a processing unit. There is the step of producing a combined output with the processing unit that is a function of the 2d and 3d output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicants: New York University, Tactonic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Perlin, Charles Hendee, Alex Grau, Gerald Seidman
  • Intersectional short-pulse electrical stimulation of the brain
    Patent number: 11452862
    Abstract: A system for electrical brain stimulation including a plurality of electrodes arranged around the patient's brain (either directly or indirectly through layers of dura, skull or skin) such that axes connecting each electrode pair intersect at a predetermined focal point, and a ground-independent switching circuit configured to selectively activate and deactivate electrodes via a plurality of ground-independent switches. Electrodes are sequentially activated and deactivated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignees: New York University, University of Szeged
    Inventors: Antal Berenyi, Gyorgy Buzsaki
  • Cellular factors involved in the cytotoxicity of leukocidins: novel therapeutic targets
    Patent number: 11453715
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for treating and preventing Staphylococcus aureus infection and/or a condition resulting from a S. aureus infection in a subject that involves administering compositions that inhibit S. aureus interaction with CXCR1/CXCR2 and DARC cellular receptors. The present invention further relates to novel compositions for carrying out these and other methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Victor J. Torres, Tamara Reyes-Robles, Francis Alonzo, III
  • INDOLE COMPOUNDS AS MODULATORS OF RAGE ACTIVITY AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20220296604
    Abstract: Indole compounds are disclosed. The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, diabetes complications, inflammation, and neurodegeneration, obesity, cancer, schemia/reperfusion injury, cardiovascular disease and other diseases related to RAGE activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicants: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF ALBANY
    Inventors: Ann Marie SCHMIDT, Ravichandran RAMASAMY, Alexander SHEKHTMAN, Vivek RAI, Michaele B. MANIGRASSO
  • HIGH-GAIN AMORPHOUS SELENIUM PHOTOMULTIPLIER
    Publication number: 20220302324
    Abstract: A photomultiplier containing a solid-state photoconductive film composed of amorphous selenium (a-Se) is provided. In the a-Se containing photomultiplier, a hole-blocking layer is provided that maximizes gain and maintains low dark conductivity. Also, the hole-blocking layer achieves reliable and repeatable impact ionization without irreversible breakdown. The hole-blocking layer is a non-insulating metal oxide having a dielectric constant (k) of greater than 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicants: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Amirhossein GOLDAN, Wei ZHAO, Ayaskanta SAHU
  • System, method and computer-accessible medium for power measurement for mmWave cellular system
    Patent number: 11452031
    Abstract: An exemplary system, method and computer-accessible medium for determining a particular base station to connect to by a mobile phone can include, for example, receiving a first synchronization signal from a first base station, where the first synchronization signal can include a first antenna gain correction and a first power allocation correction for the first base station, receiving a second synchronization signal from a second base station, where the second synchronization signal can include a second antenna gain correction and a second power allocation correction for the second base station, and determining whether the first base station or the second base station is the particular base station to connect to by comparing the first synchronization signal to the second synchronization signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Marco Mezzavilla, Aditya Dhananjay, Dennis Shasha, Sundeep Rangan
  • ELECTRICAL INHIBITION (EI) UTERINE PACEMAKER FOR CONTROLLING UTERINE CONTRACTIONS
    Publication number: 20220288384
    Abstract: In an aspect of the present disclosure, a system and method for controlling uterine contractions is disclosed including receiving data from at least one sensor by a wireless apparatus inserted into the patient's vagina adjacent the cervix. The data includes an indication that a contraction of the uterus is imminent. The method further includes in response to receiving the data, causing a generator circuit of the wireless apparatus to supply electrical energy to an energy applicator of the wireless apparatus that is configured to apply the supplied electrical energy to the uterus of the patient via the cervix of the patient to control contractions of the patient's uterus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Applicant: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jeffrey KARSDON, Frederick NAFTOLIN, Vikram KAPILA, Ashwin Raj KUMAR
  • Stabilized minimal coiled-coil mimetics
    Patent number: 11440938
    Abstract: This invention relates to a macrostructure that includes an antiparallel coiled-coil structure or a parallel coiled-coil structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Paramjit S. Arora, Michael G. Wuo
  • Simulating visual field test from structural scans
    Patent number: 11416986
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention include a computer implemented method for simulating visual field test results from structural scans, the method includes processing eye image data to extract visual functioning related features. Additionally, generating a representation of a visual function of the eye that is independent of a visual field test (VFT) configuration. Then generating a simulated VFT configuration specific test result based at least in part on the representation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Hsin-Hao Yu, Stefan Renard Maetschke, Suman Sedai, Bhavna Josephine Antony, Rahil Garnavi, Hiroshi Ishikawa
  • Anti-galectin-9 antibodies and uses thereof
    Patent number: 11414492
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are anti-Galectin-9 antibodies and methods of using such for inhibiting a signaling pathway mediated by Galectin-9 or eliminating pathologic cells expressing Galectin-9. Such anti-Galectin-9 antibodies may also be used to diagnose and/or to treat diseases associated with Galectin-9, such as autoimmune diseases and solid tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignees: New York University, PureTech Health, LLC
    Inventors: Shohei Koide, George Miller, Akiko Koide, Linxiao Chen, Eric Elenko, Aleksandra Filipovic, Joseph Bolen
  • Nutrient sensing in crop production
    Patent number: 11414715
    Abstract: Provided are methods and mRNA expression chips for identifying genes that are defined by certain nitrogen and water content relationships in soil. The genes can be up or down regulated under low nitrogen or arid conditions to increase the yield or biomass of crops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Gloria M. Coruzzi, Joseph Swift
  • Systems and methods for continuous-flow laser-induced nucleation
    Patent number: 11414777
    Abstract: In general, the systems and methods described in this application relate to laser-induced nucleation in continuous flow. A method of laser-induced nucleation in continuous flow includes injecting a saturated solution, undersaturated solution, or supersaturated solution through an inlet of a device. The method can include converting the saturated solution or undersaturated solution into supersaturated solution by changing a temperature of the saturated solution or undersaturated solution. The method can include passing one or more laser pulses through the supersaturated solution within the device. The method can include flowing the saturated solution, undersaturated solution, or the supersaturated solution through an outlet of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Ryan L. Hartman, Bruce Garetz, Tianyi Hua, Omar Gowayed
  • METHOD TO SELECT RADIATION DOSAGE FOR TUMOR TREATMENT BASED ON CELLULAR IMAGING
    Publication number: 20220249869
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are disclosed for radiation treatment of tumors based at least in part on patient-specific imaging information. The methods, systems and apparatuses include computer programs encoded on computer-readable media. The methods include acquiring imaging information relating to a target to be treated. The imaging information is non-anatomic imaging information relating to the target acquired from at least one imaging marker that reflects at least one of the metabolic, physiological and histological features of the target. The methods further include computing a radiation dose based at least on the imaging information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Douglas KONDZIOLKA, Timothy SHEPHERD
  • System and method for reconstructing a VR avatar with full body pose
    Patent number: 11409358
    Abstract: A system for producing a shared virtual reality having a communication network. The system has a plurality of inside-out tracked HMDs that are worn by participants to view the shared virtual reality in communication with the network, right and left hand controllers that are held by the participant and right and left trackers that are worn on the ankles or feet of the participant. The system has a server computer in communication with the network which produces a full body pose of at least one of participant of the participants and transmits the full body pose via the network to all other participants HMD, so that each participant can see the full body pose in each participant's view into the shared virtual reality. A method for producing a shared virtual reality of participants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignees: New York University, Tactonic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Perlin, Benjamin Ahibrand, Charles Hendee
  • Sensor Having a Set of Plates, and Method
    Publication number: 20220244830
    Abstract: A sensor having a set of plates, each having a sensing element, of a grid of wires disposed on a base, and a top surface layer that is disposed atop the set of plates, so that force imparted from above onto the top surface layer is transmitted to the plates and thence to the grid of wires. The sensor includes a computer in communication with the grid which causes prompting signals to be sent to the grid and reconstructs a continuous position of force on the surface from interpolation based on data signals received from the grid. A method for sensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicants: New York University, Tactonic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Perlin, Charles Hendee, Alex Grau, Gerald Seidman
  • Inhibitors of CaMKK2 and uses of same
    Patent number: 11396505
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds suitable for inhibiting CaMKK2. Also provided are compositions and methods of treating diseases associated with CaMKK2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Dan Sherman, Timothy J. Cardozo
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAGNETIC SUSCEPTOMETRY OF DEVICES WITH MAGNETOMETRY
    Publication number: 20220229119
    Abstract: A method of diagnosing internal characteristics of a device includes applying a strong magnetic field to the device. The method can include reducing the strong magnetic field at a location of one or more sensors. At least one of the one or more sensors is proximate to the device. The method can include measuring induced magnetic fields around the device. The method can include measuring induced or intrinsic electrical current flow. The method can include measuring intrinsic magnetic properties. The induced magnetic fields can include diagnostic information on properties of the device and how the properties change over time. The device may be, for example, a battery, a capacitor, a supercapacitor, or a fuel cell. The presented measurement of magnetic susceptibility can be performed on materials, solutions, chemical substances, or tissue samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Alexej Jerschow, Mohaddese Mohammadi, Emilia Silletta, Dmitry Budker, Geoffrey Z. Iwata, Yinan Hu, Arne Wickenbrock, John Blanchard
  • Progranulin (PGRN) fragments and derivatives for treatment or alleviation of lysosomal storage diseases
    Patent number: 11390656
    Abstract: The present invention provides peptides, compositions and methods for treatment and alleviation of lysosomal storage diseases and their diagnosis and treatment, including Gaucher's Disease, and particularly which utilize one or more progranulin (PGRN) derivative or fragment, particularly fragment ND7/Pcgin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: New York University
    Inventors: Chuanju Liu, Jinlong Jian, Qingyun Tian