Abstract: Production of a bulk Al-RE alloy body (product) using cast billets/ingots (cooling rates <100 C/s) or rapidly solidified Al-RE particulates (cooling rates 102-106° C./second) that have beneficial microstructural refinements that are further refined by subsequent consolidation to produce a consolidated bulk alloy product having excellent mechanical properties over a wide temperature range such as up to and above 230° C.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 24, 2022
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2024
Assignees:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., Lawrence Livermore, National Security, LLC
Inventors:
Ryan T. Ott, Orlando Rios, Zachary C. Sims, David Weiss, Michael G. Kesler, Fanqiang Meng, Scott K. McCall, Hunter B. Henderson
Abstract: An electrosurgical device (10) operable to deliver microwave energy to cause targeted tissue ablation is provided. The electrosurgical device (10) comprises an antenna (26), a reflector (30), and a dielectric material (34) disposed therebetween. The selection of the dielectric material (30) and the relative positioning of the antenna (26) and the reflector (30) provide impedance matching between the antenna (26) and a transmission line (12) so as to minimize heating along the length of the device (10) during use.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 12, 2022
Date of Patent:
November 5, 2024
Assignee:
Kansas State University Research Foundation
Inventors:
Punit Prakash, Brogan McWilliams, Emily Frederick
Abstract: A universal bacterial assay and kit for detecting and monitoring changes in concentration of a target analyte in solution. The assay relies on an engineered high affinity protein-based sensor with a detectable label that has high specificity to a target analyte, typically a ligand or metallated complex, and can be used to spectroscopically monitor interaction of the target analyte with a test bacterial strain. The sensors can be in the form of living, transport-deficient bacterial cells expressing the engineered high affinity protein, or in the form of purified proteins themselves. The system can further be used to screen candidate compounds for interference with the binding and uptake of such analytes by bacterial cells, which is useful in investigation of new classes of antibiotics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 18, 2019
Date of Patent:
October 29, 2024
Assignee:
Kansas State University Research Foundation
Inventors:
Phillip E. Klebba, Somnath Chakravorty, Yan Shipelskiy, Salete M. Newton, Ashish Kumar
Abstract: A method for indentation of physical items may include forming, via an indenter, a plurality of first indents in a first surface of a first physical item, and validating a first material of the first physical item based at least in part on the first indents. The first indents may be disposed within a first defined region of the first surface and arranged in a first encoded pattern corresponding to a first item-specific serialization code for the first physical item.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 29, 2022
Date of Patent:
October 29, 2024
Assignee:
Colorado State University Research Foundation
Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a robotic wheel that includes a tensegrity structure, an inner hub, an outer hub, and a cable. The tensegrity structure includes multiple rigid rods and multiple elastic cables, and the tensegrity structure defines a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end. The inner hub is disposed at the first end of the tensegrity structure and the outer hub is disposed at the second end of the tensegrity structure. The cable is in contact with the outer hub, extends through the tensegrity structure parallel to the longitudinal axis, and extends through the inner hub. The cable is operable to retract to transition the tensegrity structure to a collapsed state and to extend to transition the tensegrity structure an expanded state.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 17, 2024
Publication date:
October 24, 2024
Applicant:
Colorado State University Research Foundation
Inventors:
Sydney Spiegel, Jianguo Zhao, Jiefeng Sun, Andrew Stefka, Joshua Christler
Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a dry-type lubricant for use in a dry product hopper to help improve dry product flow and to improve anti-jamming properties of the dry product. The example lubricant can comprise a hydrophilic fiber, such as cellulose, having a width to length aspect ratio that provides a thin fiber. A plurality of hydrophobic particles are deposited on the surface of the fiber, resulting in a fiber surface exhibiting amphiphobic properties. Further, the fiber can operably absorb water, and then releases the absorbed water to the surface of the fiber under mechanical stress, such as when mixed with a product in a hopper. This can result in the water being disposed on the surface of the fiber, to provide lubrication to a product in a hopper to improve flow and anti-jamming characteristics of the product in the hopper.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 28, 2023
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2024
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Martin Thuo, Paul Ramon Gregory, Boyce S. Chang, Chuanshen Du
Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and kits for quantifying the presence of a microorganism in a sample. Specifically, disclosed are methods for quantifying a pathogen in a sample, such as a food sample, to determine if the levels of pathogen present in the sample are within an acceptable range.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 11, 2022
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2024
Assignees:
The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc., The United States of America, as presented by the Secretary of Agriculture
Abstract: A wearable clip system comprises a garment having a shoulder strap with a front portion comprising an upper section having two ends, wherein one end attaches to a back portion of the shoulder strap and a second end attaches to a first clip portion of a middle clip; a lower section having two ends, wherein one end attaches to a first clip portion of an end clip and a second end attaches to the first clip portion of the middle clip; and an additional strap section having two ends, wherein one end attaches to the back portion of the shoulder strap and a second end attaches to a second clip portion of the middle clip. The system further includes a second clip portion of the end clip that attaches to the garment and is configured to releasably engage with the first clip portion of the end clip.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 25, 2022
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2024
Assignee:
Florida State University Research Foundation, Incorporated
Abstract: D-serine is effective for inhibiting neuron loss due to an immune response by glial cells to a brain injury. An example of a method includes artificially administering a composition including D-serine to brain cells after an injury thereto, the composition including an amount of D-serine effective to inhibit death of neurons.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 18, 2022
Date of Patent:
October 22, 2024
Assignee:
Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: Various implementations include a method of decreasing oxygen saturation levels in a patient, including securing a leg and foot of the patient to a splint having a leg supporting portion, a foot supporting portion, and an inflatable device. The leg supporting portion includes a leg support body and leg support surface. The foot supporting portion includes a foot support body and foot support surface. The inflatable device rotates the foot support surface relative to the leg support surface from a first position to a second position. The angle between a leg longitudinal axis and a foot longitudinal axis is less in the second position than in the first position. The method further includes inflating the inflatable device to rotate the foot support surface from the first position to the second position and maintaining the second position to decrease oxygen saturation levels in the patient.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 19, 2021
Date of Patent:
October 15, 2024
Assignee:
The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: The use of brain signals in controlling wheelchairs is a promising solution for many disabled individuals, specifically those who are suffering from motor neuron disease affecting the proper functioning of their motor units. Almost two decades since the first work, the applicability of EEG-driven wheelchairs is still limited to laboratory environments. In this work, a systematic review study has been conducted to identify the state-of-the-art and the different models adopted in the literature. Furthermore, a strong emphasis is devoted to introducing the challenges impeding a broad use of the technology as well as the latest research trends in each of those areas.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 8, 2024
Publication date:
October 10, 2024
Applicant:
Kennesaw State University Research And Service Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Mohammad Yousef Mousa Naser, Sylvia Bhattacharya
Abstract: Provided herein are composite materials and methods of making composite materials including carbon nanoscale fiber networks. The composite materials may include a stretched and doped carbon nanoscale fiber network and a capping layer. The methods of making the composite materials may include stretching a carbon nanoscale fiber network, contacting the nanoscale fiber network with a dopant, and disposing a capping layer on a surface of the carbon nanoscale fiber network.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 24, 2020
Date of Patent:
October 1, 2024
Assignee:
Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Zhiyong Liang, Jin Gyu Park, Songlin Zhang, Ayou Hao
Abstract: The embodiments described herein relate generally to medical devices that measure vital signs, and more particularly to wearable wireless devices that collect multiple simultaneous vital signs, and systems and methods for compressing the sensor data into a matrix representation to facilitate collecting, transmitting, processing, and displaying vital sign data.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 16, 2020
Date of Patent:
September 24, 2024
Assignees:
San Diego State University Research Foundation, Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute
Abstract: An isotropic neutron detector includes a spherical secondary particle radiator component and a plurality of stacked semiconductor detectors. A first semiconductor detector is coupled to at least a portion of the spherical secondary particle radiator component, forming a portion of a first concentric shell thereover. A second semiconductor detector coupled to at least a portion of the first semiconductor detector, forming a portion of a second concentric shell thereover.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 21, 2019
Date of Patent:
September 17, 2024
Assignee:
Kansas State University Research Foundation
Abstract: Polymer composite photonic crystal materials are disclosed as coatings which have high reflection (>30%) in a specific range of the electromagnetic spectrum, such as ultraviolet (<400 nm), visible (Vis, 400 nm-700 nm), or near-infrared radiation range (NIR, 700-2000 nm), and relatively low reflection (<20% reflection) in a second, different range of the electromagnetic spectrum. Surprisingly, it was found that through a formulation and additives approach, the optical properties of polymer composite photonic crystal films can be selectively modified from a variety of different coating methods, including spray deposition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 30, 2021
Date of Patent:
September 17, 2024
Assignee:
Colorado State University Research Foundation
Inventors:
Matthew David Ryan, Garret Miyake, Ryan Michael Pearson
Abstract: A heteroaryl-thio-substituted pyrone compound that is a heteroaryl-thio-substituted pyrone or a heteroaryl-thio-substituted coumarin. In various embodiments, the heteroaryl-thio-substituted pyrone compound or a reaction product thereof is a metal corrosion inhibitor.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 18, 2021
Date of Patent:
September 17, 2024
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Inventors:
Brent Shanks, George A. Kraus, William Bradley, Jiajie Huo, Kyle Podolak
Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for post-processing a printed graphene ink pattern or other deposition on a substrate. A pulsed UV laser is tunable between various energy densities to selectively modify the printed ink or deposition in electrical or physical properties. In one example, radical improvements in electrical conductivity are achieved. In another example, controlled transformation from essentially 2D printed or deposited graphene to surface topology of 3D nanostructures are achieved. The 3D structures are beneficial in such applications as electrochemical sensors of different types and characteristics. In another example, hydrophobicity of the printed or deposited graphene can be manipulated starting from a hydrophilic to super hydrophobic surface.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 25, 2020
Date of Patent:
September 10, 2024
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: This patent document provides a caged catalyst comprising a catalyst encapsulated in a cage compound of Formula I represented [ZrIV6O4(OI)4(linker)6]). The catalysts demonstrated excellent activities and size selectivity in a model RCM reaction, suggesting successful encapsulation into MOFs. ROMP of cyclopentene mediated by G3@UiO-67 achieved significantly higher molecular weight and lower dispersity than the counterpart mediated by the free catalyst. The ultra-high molecular weight polymers generated by the encapsulated catalysts demonstrated significantly improved mechanical and adhesive properties compared to the low molecular weight counterparts and commercial polymers. The simplicity and generality make this method readily applicable to the ROMP of a wide range of low-strain cyclic olefins.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 28, 2024
Publication date:
September 5, 2024
Applicants:
The Trustees of Boston College, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: The present application relates to vanadium compounds. More specifically, the present application relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising vanadium salts, use thereof and methods using the same. The present application also includes compositions comprising vanadium compounds and a therapeutic or prophylactic virus providing for increased virus infection, spread, titer, activity, cytotoxicity and/or immunotherapeutic activity.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 6, 2022
Publication date:
September 5, 2024
Applicants:
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Colorado State University Research Foundation
Inventors:
Jean-Simon Diallo, Debbie C. Crans, Rozanne Arulanandam