Patents Assigned to State University
  • Combined internal and external extraction layers for enhanced light outcoupling for organic light emitting device
    Patent number: 10115930
    Abstract: OLED structures including an internal extraction layer are provided. The internal extraction layer includes a material having a refractive index that is higher than the refractive index of a transparent electrode in the device, and a non-planar interface disposed between the material and the substrate. Devices are also provided that include an external extraction layer having a non-planar surface which, when used in conjunction with an internal extraction layer, provides greatly improved outcoupling of light generated by the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignees: Universal Display Corporation, Kent State University
    Inventors: Yue Cui, Deng-ke Yang, Gregory McGraw, Ruiqing Ma, Julia J. Brown
  • Breathing-gas delivery and sharing system and method
    Patent number: 10112023
    Abstract: A device, system, and method for isolating a ventilator from one or more patients in which the delivery conditions of gas delivered to an isolation device from a ventilator may drive the delivery of breathing-gas delivered to one or more patients, the breathing-gas having the same or different delivery conditions. In one embodiment, an isolation device may have a housing and a movable partition. The movable partition may be joined to the housing, The movable partition may have a patient side on a first side of the partition and an actuating side on a second side of the partition. The isolation device may include an inlet pressure regulator on the actuating side and/or an exhaust pressure regulator on the patient side. These regulators may alter the delivery conditions (including, but not limited to, pressure and volume) of breathing-gas delivered to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Bradley P. Fuhrman, Mark S. Dowhy
  • Signal generator with self-calibration
    Patent number: 10116317
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a signal generator with self-calibration including a main digital-to-analog converter (DAC), a calibration DAC, a summing buffer structure, a two-path filter structure, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and a control system. The main DAC provides a main DAC output signal with main DAC distortion. The main DAC output signal is calibrated by a calibration DAC output signal to correct at least a portion of the main DAC distortion. The calibration DAC output signal includes information about the main DAC distortion and is generated by a feedback loop including the summing buffer structure, the two-path filter structure, the filter buffer, the ADC, the control system, and the calibration DAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Yuming Zhuang, Degang Chen
  • Porous graphene based composite membranes for nanofiltration, desalination, and pervaporation
    Patent number: 10112150
    Abstract: Membranes of the present disclosure possess very thin barrier layers, with high selectivity, high throughput, low fouling, and are long lasting. The membranes include graphene and/or graphene oxide barrier layers on a nanofibrous supporting scaffold. Methods for forming these membranes, as well as uses thereof, are also provided. In embodiments, an article of the present disclosure includes a nanofibrous scaffold; at least a first layer of nanoporous graphene, nanoporous graphene oxide, or combinations thereof on at least a portion of a surface of the nanofibrous scaffold; an additive such as crosslinking agents and/or particles on an outer surface of the at least first layer of nanoporous graphene, nanoporous graphene oxide, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Benjamin Chu, Benjamin S. Hsiao, Hongyang Ma, Zhe Wang
  • Augmenting Moieties for Anti-Inflammatory Compounds
    Publication number: 20180305310
    Abstract: Augmented or synergized anti-inflammatory constructs are disclosed including anti-inflammatory amino acids covalently conjugated with other anti-inflammatory molecules such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, vanilloids and ketone bodies. Further conjugation with a choline bioisostere or an additional anti-inflammatory moiety further augments the anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicants: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Lehigh University
    Inventors: Jeffrey D. Laskin, Diane E. Heck, Carl J. Lacey, Ned D. Heindel, Sherri C. Young
  • Electrochemical Cell Having Thin Metal Foil Packaging And A Method For Making Same
    Publication number: 20180309093
    Abstract: An electrochemical cell is provided comprising a thin metal foil packaging made from at least one sheet of metal foil and having a perimeter extending around at least a portion of the electrochemical cell, as well as an electrochemical cell stack contained within the thin metal foil packaging, and a metal-to-metal welded seal around at least a portion of the perimeter of the thin metal foil packaging. The metal-to-metal welded seal is hermetic or nearly hermetic. Furthermore, the metal-to-metal welded seal is narrow, having a width of less than about 1 mm, and is less than about 5 mm away from the electrochemical cell stack. In some embodiments, the thin metal foil packaging functions not only as a hermetically or near hermetically sealed packaging, but also as either electrode of the cell bonded to the foil packaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Glenn Amatucci, Irene Plitz, Linda Sung, Anthony Ferrer
  • HEMOCOMPATIBILITY OF SUPERHEMOPHOBIC TITANIA SURFACES
    Publication number: 20180303981
    Abstract: In this work, we investigated the blood platelet adhesion and activation of truly superhemophobic surfaces and compared them with that of hemophobic surfaces and hemophilic surfaces. Our analysis indicates that only those superhemophobic surfaces with a robust Cassie-Baxter state display significantly lower platelet adhesion and activation. The understanding gained through this work will lead to the fabrication of improved hemocompatible, superhemophobic medical implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Arun Kumar KOTA, Ketul POPAT, Sanli MOVAFAGHI, Victoria LESZCZAK, Wei WANG
  • METHODS FOR INCREASING PLATELET COUNT BY INHIBITING BILIVERDIN IXBETA REDUCTASE
    Publication number: 20180303958
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating a human having a disease or disorder that would benefit from increasing platelet counts. The method involves inhibiting the enzyme activity of biliverdin IX? reductase (BLVRB) activity or inhibiting the expression of BLVRB gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Wadie F. BAHOU, Song WU
  • Use of Melanocortins to Treat Insulin Sensitivity
    Publication number: 20180303899
    Abstract: The present invention relates to peptide ligands of the melanocortin receptors, in particular the melancortin-4 receptor, and as such, are useful in the treatment of disorders responsive to the activation of this receptor, such as insulin resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicants: Ipsen Pharma S.A.S., Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Heather A. HALEM, Michael DeWitt CULLER, Andrew A. BUTLER
  • GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN AND SYNTHETIC POLYMER MATERIALS FOR BLOOD-CONTACTING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20180305528
    Abstract: Provided herein is a composite, comprising: a polymer host selected from the group consisting of low-density polyethylene (LDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polypropylene (PP), polyurethane, polycaprolactone (PCL), polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), and polyoxymethylene (POM); and a guest molecule comprising hyaluronic acid; wherein the guest molecule is disposed within the polymer host, and wherein the guest molecule is covalently bonded to at least one other guest molecule. Also provided herein are methods for forming the composite, and blood-contracting devices made from the composite, such as heart valves and vascular grafts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Susan P. James, Hieu Bui
  • THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TREATMENT OF MUSCLE WASTING DISEASES
    Publication number: 20180303944
    Abstract: mRNA polymer complexes and drug delivery systems are disclosed herein that include a cationic polymer electrostatically complexed to an mRNA molecule that encodes a desired protein. Also disclosed herein are methods of treating as well as methods of slowing the loss of, increasing, and/or maintaining lean muscle mass in a subject, such as using mRNA polymer complexes and drug delivery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Oleh Taratula, Canan Schumann, Olena Taratula, Adam W.G. Alani
  • Fluid purification system
    Patent number: 10105476
    Abstract: Certain disclosed embodiments concern systems and methods of preparing dialysate for use in a home dialysis system that is compact and light-weight relative to existing systems and consumes relatively low amounts of energy. The method includes coupling a household water stream to a dialysis system; filtering the water stream; heating the water stream to at least about 138 degrees Celsius in a non-batch process to produce a heated water stream; maintaining the heated water stream at or above at least about 138 degrees Celsius for at least about two seconds; cooling the heated water stream to produce a cooled water stream; ultrafiltering the cooled water stream; and mixing dialysate components into the cooled water stream in a non-batch process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignees: Oregon State University, Outset Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard B. Peterson, James R. Curtis
  • Hydrogel compositions and methods for electrochemical sensing
    Patent number: 10107736
    Abstract: Embodiments of hydrogels for electrochemical sensing, electrodes comprising the hydrogels, and methods of making and using the hydrogels are disclosed. The disclosed hydrogel electrodes comprise a cross-linked poly(acrylic acid-co-2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid (poly(AA-AMPS)) hydrogel and an electrical contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Portland State University
    Inventors: Tami Lasseter Clare, Alice H. England
  • Drought-tolerance in plants
    Patent number: 10106813
    Abstract: Drought-inducible plant promoters are described herein that are useful for expressing drought tolerance factors in plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Kyung-Hwan Han, Won-Chan Kim, Joo-Yeol Kim, Jae-Heung Ko
  • Methods of applying polymers to surfaces and surfaces coated by polymers
    Patent number: 10109796
    Abstract: Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a method of depositing a polymer onto a surface. In some embodiments, the method comprises using a high electric field and a high frequency vibratory motion to deposit a polymer solution onto the surface. Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a method of manufacturing an electrode or diode. In some embodiments, the method comprises using a high electric field and a high frequency vibratory motion to deposit a polymer onto a surface. Further disclosed herein, in certain instances, is an electrode manufactured by any method disclosed herein. Further disclosed herein, in certain instances, is a diode manufactured by any method disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: San Diego State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Kee Moon
  • Explant Assay to Determine the Potential for Compositions to Promote or to Inhibit Neural Tube Defects
    Publication number: 20180299431
    Abstract: An explant assay based on embryonic tissue from laboratory animals may be used to identify substances that promote neural tube defects—teratogens to be avoided in pregnancy, and substances that inhibit neural tube defects—supplements that might be taken with benefit during pregnancy—to help reduce the incidence of birth defects. The assay screens for compounds that improve or impede mesodermal cell migration from an explant containing the primitive streak and parts of the lateral mesodermal wings that have been dissected from the embryo of a mouse or other experimental animal. Impaired migration of nascent mesodermal cells in the primitive streak is the morphogenetic basis underlying the pathogenesis of neural tube defects. We also hypothesize that maternal diabetes adversely affects mesoderm during gastrulation, before neurulation occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Johannes Michael Salbaum, Claudia Kappen
  • COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING PERIODONTITIS AND DENTAL CALCULUS ACCUMULATION
    Publication number: 20180296454
    Abstract: Compositions comprising serine and an organic mono- or multi-phosphate salt and methods of using such compositions to treat and/or prevent periodontal disease and/or dental calculus are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Israel Kleinberg, Robi Chatterjee
  • FRAMEWORK FOR SECURITY STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF MACHINE LEARNING BASED BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20180300487
    Abstract: A framework for measuring the security strength of bio-metric security systems against spoofing attacks considering the adversary's knowledge about the system is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sandeep K.S. Gupta, Ayan Banerjee, Seyed Koosha Sadeghi Oskooyee, Mohammad Javad Sohankar Esfahani
  • Molecular constructs for differentiating a target molecule from an off-target molecule
    Patent number: 10100350
    Abstract: Molecular constructs, populations thereof, arrays, compositions, methods and kits for differentiating a target molecule from an off-target molecule are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Breslauer, William H. Braunlin, Leslie C. Beadling, Jens Volker
  • Facemask
    Patent number: D831895
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Mississippi State University
    Inventors: Kyle Johnson, Mark F. Horstemeyer, Souma Chowdhury, Yuxiong Mao