Patents Assigned to Oregon State University
  • Cotoneaster Plant Named 'Emerald Sprite'
    Publication number: 20200100412
    Abstract: ‘Emerald Sprite’ is a new Cotoneaster cultivar with a highly compact, mounding habit, extremely dense foliage, short internodes, and improved fire blight resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventor: Ryan N. Contreras
  • Implanted passive engineered mechanisms and methods for their use and manufacture
    Patent number: 10595984
    Abstract: Implantable passive engineered mechanisms and a method for implanting such devices in a subject are described. The implantable passive engineered mechanism may be made of or comprise a biocompatible material and is appropriately sized for implantation in a subject. Exemplary implantable passive engineered mechanisms may be selected from a strut, a pulley, a lever, a compliant mechanism, a scissor lift, a tendon network, springs, planetary gears, rigid or soft hydraulics, a linkage system, a cam/clutch system, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments the system comprises plural inserts, such as pulleys, levers, and/or tendon networks. Plural inserts may be arranged hierarchically to distribute force differentially from an input to one or more outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Ravi Balasubramanian, Taymaz Homayouni, Francisco Valero-Cuevas
  • PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES FROM PLANT OIL-BASED POLYOLS
    Publication number: 20200079957
    Abstract: A polymer made by: (A) initially reacting poly(propylene glycol) with tolylene diisocyanate to form an intermediate product, and (B) subsequently reacting the resulting intermediate product with at least one polyol, wherein the polyol was derived from, or is, a plant oil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: March 12, 2020
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Jian Huang, Anlong Li, Kaichang Li
  • MICRO-LED APPARATUS WITH ENHANCED ILLUMINATION, AND METHOD FOR FORMING SUCH
    Publication number: 20200075816
    Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) apparatus is described that applies plasmonic nanoparticles to enhance multicolor emitting materials, such as quantum dots (QDs) or fluorophores, in the color conversion layer of micro-LED and suppress the UV transmission. The metal nanoparticles, including but not limited to, aluminum, gold, copper, platinum, and silver have surface plasmon resonances in or close to the wavelength of excitation light or the wavelength of emission colors. UV or blue excitation over a color conversion layer formed by the mixture of emitting materials and scattering nanoparticles leads to enhancement of emission and thus increase in their quantum efficiency. An excitation filter is also used with in the LED apparatus to block the transmission of UV or blue excitation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Li-Jing Cheng, Akash Kannegulla
  • Apparatus and method for protecting location privacy of cooperative spectrum sensing users
    Patent number: 10575331
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: logic to privately compare one or more received Order Preserving Encrypted (OPE) signal strength (RSS) values, from a plurality of secondary users (SUs), with a OPE threshold value; a transmitter to send the comparison result to a fusion center (FC); and a receiver to receive the OPE threshold value from the FC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Mohamed Grissa, Attila Yavuz, Bechir Hamdaoui
  • ARRAY OF TRANSPARENT BIOSENSORS INTEGRATED ON A TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE, AND METHOD FOR FORMING SUCH
    Publication number: 20200029872
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided which comprises: a substrate comprising a transparent material; and an array of transparent active devices disposed on the substrate, wherein each transparent active device comprises a sensing element associated with the transparent active device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Gregory S. Herman, Xiasong Du
  • Renal selective inhibition of cytochrome P450 3A5
    Patent number: 10538769
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating hypertension in a subject are provided, including administering an antisense oligomer effective to reduce expression of cytochrome P450 3A5 (CYP3A5) enzyme. The antisense oligomer includes phosphorodiamidate morpholino oligonucleotide (PMO), phosphorothioate 2?-O-methyl oligoribonucleotides (PSO), locked nucleic acid nucleotide, locked nucleic acid analog nucleotide, or another modified oligonucleotide backbone or nuclease-resistant backbone. The antisense oligomer is administered transdermally, subcutaneously, or orally, and optionally with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In one embodiment, the antisense oligomer is an oligomer that is antisense to mRNAs that encode CYP3A5, for instance targeted at the AUG start site of the mRNAs that encode CYP3A5 or at a G4 structure within CYP3A5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2020
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Patrick L. Iversen, Andrew J. Annalora
  • NANO-CELLULOSE COMPOSITIONS, COATINGS, AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20200010710
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition comprising at least one cellulose material (such as a cellulose nanomaterial) and an optional inorganic salt component. Some embodiments of the composition can further comprise additional components, with some embodiments further comprising a non-starch polysaccharide (e.g., methyl cellulose carboxymethyl cellulose or other cellulose derivative, chitosan, or the like), a surfactant, a plasticizer, an antimicrobial component, or any combination thereof. The disclosed compositions are useful for forming edible coatings/films on plants, plant parts, and other objects. The disclosed compositions and coatings/films made using the compositions are effective at protecting fresh and processed produce and other substances and products, from various different types of food processing damage (and the deleterious effects associated therewith).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
  • Corylus Plant Name 'Pollyo'
    Publication number: 20200008334
    Abstract: A new and distinct Corylus plant named ‘PollyO’ is characterized by high nut yield, early nut maturity, small round nuts and kernels, high kernel percentage, good kernel blanching and excellent flavor. The tree is vigorous and has a desirable growth habit. ‘PollyO’ is resistant to bud mite (primarily Phytoptus avellanae Nal.). DNA markers and field exposure indicate that it is highly resistant to eastern filbert blight (EFB) caused by Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • PEPTIDE INHIBITORS TARGETING THE NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE PIVOTAL ANAEROBIC RESPIRATION FACTOR AniA
    Publication number: 20190389905
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are peptide inhibitors of AniA. Pharmaceutical compositions are also disclosed that include one or more peptide inhibitors of AniA and/or nucleic acids encoding the same. The pharmacological inhibition of AniA should disable anaerobic respiration and augment the ability of existing antimicrobials to clear the pathogen. Thus, also disclosed are methods of inhibiting and/or treating infection from N. gonorrhoeae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Aleksandra Sikora, Konstantin V. Rotkov
  • Synthesis of M13 clusters from aluminum and gallium mineral polymorphs
    Patent number: 10513442
    Abstract: A method comprising reacting an aluminum mineral polymorph or a gallium mineral polymorph with an acid at an aluminum metal to acid molar ratio or gallium metal to acid molar ratio sufficient to produce M13 nanoscale clusters, M nano-agglomerates, or a M13 slurry, wherein M is Al or Ga.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignees: University of Oregon, Oregon State University
    Inventors: Brantly Fulton, Milton N. Jackson, Jr., Darren W. Johnson, Shannon W. Boettcher, Cory K. Perkins, Douglas A. Keszler, James E. Hutchison
  • Stabilized Proteins and Method of Making the Same
    Publication number: 20190382747
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for increasing the stability of an engineered protein by halogenating at least one amino acid residue of the protein to form a stabilizing hydrogen bond-enhanced halogen bond (HeX-B).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Applicants: Colorado State University Research Foundation, Oregon State University
    Inventors: Pui Shing Ho, Anna-Carin C. Carlsson, Matthew R. Scholfield, Melissa C. Ford, Rhianon Kay Rowe Hartje, Austin T. Alexander, Ryan A. Mehl
  • MICROFLUIDIC REMOVAL OF EXCESS BILIRUBIN FROM BLOOD
    Publication number: 20190374701
    Abstract: A microfluidic photoreactor for treating excess bilirubin in blood, having: a microfluidic channel module; an illumination module comprising one or more illumination sources disposed about the microfluidic channel module and configured to illuminate blood passing through at least one microfluidic channel of the microfluidic channel module; and a heat exchanger module coupled to the at least one microfluidic channel module, wherein the heat exchanger module is configured to extract heat from the at least one microfluidic channel. A system including a microfluidic photoreactor and a method of treating excess bilirubin in blood.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Publication date: December 12, 2019
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: John Lahmann, Adam Z. Higgins
  • FOOD PRODUCT COATINGS
    Publication number: 20190364916
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a coating composition comprising cellulose nanomaterials and emulsion systems. The coating compositions provide improved moisture barrier and wettability onto fruit surfaces and can control physiological activity and enhance storability of food products, such as fruits during ambient storage. Also disclosed herein are embodiments of dried and substantially dried coatings, films, products made with the coating compositions, and methods of making and using the coating compositions described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Jooyeoun Jung, John Simonsen, Yanyun Zhao
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED PRODUCTION OF ENDURACIDIN IN A GENETICALLY ENGINEERED STRAIN OF STREPTOMYCES FUNGICIDICUS
    Publication number: 20190359659
    Abstract: This disclosure describes compositions and methods for enhanced production of enduracidin in genetically engineered strains of Streptomycesfungicidicus. In particular, the present disclosure describes the genetic manipulation of regulatory genes orf24 and orf18 associated with the enduracidin (enramycin) biosynthesis gene cluster from Streptomyces fungicidicus to generate vector constructs and recombinant strains producing greater yields of enduracidin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: T. Mark Zabriskie, Xihou Yin
  • Use of fungal pigments from wood-staining fungi as colorants in wood finishes and paints
    Patent number: 10479906
    Abstract: Compositions containing fungal pigments and methods for making the compositions are described, as are methods of staining, painting or dyeing objects with such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Sara C. Robinson, Sarath Mercedes Vega Gutierrez
  • SMALL MOLECULE BCL-2 FUNCTIONAL CONVERTERS AS CANCER THERAPEUTICS
    Publication number: 20190336469
    Abstract: Methods for inducing growth inhibition or apoptosis of Bcl-2-expressing cells and treatments of Bcl-2 expressing cancers are provided. Additionally, assays for agents that can induce apoptosis of Bcl-2 expressing cells are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Siva K. Kolluri, Prasad R. Kopparapu, Martin Pearce
  • LIPOSOMAL CIPROFLOXACIN FORMULATIONS WITH ACTIVITY AGAINST NON-TUBERCULOUS MYCOBACTERIA
    Publication number: 20190328731
    Abstract: Methods of treatment of NTM lung infections using formulations of liposomal ciprofloxacin. Specific liposome formulations and delivery of such for treatment of respiratory tract infections and other medical conditions, and devices and formulations used in connection with such are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicants: ARADIGM CORPORATION, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Igor GONDA, James BLANCHARD, David C. CIPOLLA, Luiz Eduardo Moreira BERMUDEZ
  • Amorphous thin metal film
    Patent number: 10449763
    Abstract: An amorphous thin metal film can include a combination of metals or metalloids including: 5 at % to 74 at % of a metalloid selected from the group of carbon, silicon, and boron; 5 at % to 74 at % of a first metal; 5 at % to 74 at % of a second metal; and 5 at % to 70 at % of a dopant. The first and second metals can be independently selected from the group of titanium, vanadium, chromium, iron, cobalt, nickel, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, hafnium, tantalum, tungsten, osmium, iridium, or platinum, wherein the first metal and the second metal can be different metals. The dopant can be selected from the group of oxygen, nitrogen, or combinations thereof. The metalloid, first metal, second metal, and dopant can account for at least 70 at % of the amorphous thin metal film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignees: HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, L.P., Oregon State University
    Inventors: James Elmer Abbott, Jr., John M McGlone, Kristopher Olsen, Roberto A Pugliese, Greg Scott Long, Douglas A Keszler, John Wager
  • Hop plant named ‘OR91331’
    Patent number: PP31042
    Abstract: A new and distinct Hop plant cultivar named ‘OR91331’ is disclosed, characterized by having an early mature date, resistance to downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli [Miyabe & Takah.] G. W. Wilson) and powdery mildew (Podosphaera macularis [Wallr.] U. Braun & S. Takam); vigorous with high yield potential; high alpha acids; high oil content; and high amounts of some essential oil components implicated in driving beer flavor and aroma such as myrcene, cymene, methyl heptanoate, linalool, citronellol, and terpineol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventor: Michael Shaun Townsend