Patents Assigned to State University
  • Coupling system
    Patent number: 9833895
    Abstract: Embodiments of a coupling system include a brace member, a plurality of coupling members, and a plurality of magnetic bodies that permit an individual to be attached or detached from a robotic device. The coupling system may serve as a detachable interface between an individual engaged to the robotic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Panagiotis Artemiadis, Gerald O'Neill
  • Medical image diagnostic apparatus
    Patent number: 9833210
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical image diagnostic apparatus includes an X-ray tube, X-ray detector, image generation circuitry, display, and correction circuitry. The X-ray tube generates X-rays to an object. The X-ray detector detects the X-rays. The image generation circuitry generate an X-ray image based on the detected X-rays. The display displays an incident dose of the X-rays on the object, on an object image indicating the object. The correction circuitry correct a relative positional relationship between the object image and a display area of the incident dose on the object image based on the X-ray image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignees: Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation, The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Takuya Sakaguchi, Yuichiro Watanabe, Hisato Takemoto, Daniel Bednarek, Vijay Rana
  • Receiver-based methods, systems, and computer readable media for controlling TCP sender behavior in mobile communications networks with large buffer sizes
    Patent number: 9838325
    Abstract: Receiver-based methods for controlling TCP sender behavior in cellular communications networks with large buffer sizes are disclosed. One method includes, at a TCP receiver, receiving packets from a TCP sender. The method further includes determining, based on the packets, a minimum round trip time and a moving average round trip time for cellular network carrying the packets between a TCP sender and a TCP receiver. The method further includes adaptably adjusting a received window size to advertise to the TCP sender based on the minimum round trip time and the moving average round trip time. The method further includes advertising the adjusted received window sizes to the TCP sender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Kyunghan Lee, Injong Rhee
  • Graphene-based contrast agents for photoacoustic and thermoacoustic tomography and method of use
    Patent number: 9833522
    Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for use with photoacoustic or thermoacoustic imaging, comprising a sufficient amount of the graphene-like nanoparticles or graphitic nano- or microparticles and one or more physiologically acceptable carriers or excipients. The present invention also provides methods of using the graphene-like nanoparticles or graphitic nano- or microparticles as PAT/TAT contrast agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Balaji Sitharaman, Gaurav Lalwani
  • Passivation and alloying element retention in gas atomized powders
    Patent number: 9833837
    Abstract: A method for gas atomization of a titanium alloy, nickel alloy, or other alumina (Al2O3)-forming alloy wherein the atomized particles are exposed as they solidify and cool in a very short time to multiple gaseous reactive agents for the in-situ formation of a passivation reaction film on the atomized particles wherein the reaction film retains a precursor halogen alloying element that is subsequently introduced into a microstructure formed by subsequent thermally processing of the atomized particles to improve oxidation resistance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Heidloff, Joel R. Rieken, Iver E. Anderson
  • Pharmacokinetic determination of intravitreal agents
    Patent number: 9833523
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for evaluating a pharmacokinetic property of an ophthalmic agent administered by intravitreal injection are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: The Ohio State University
    Inventors: John B. Christoforidis, Michael V. Knopp
  • Bistable liquid crystal light-modulating device
    Patent number: 9835923
    Abstract: A bistable liquid crystal spatial light modulating (SLM) device (SLM) device utilizes the homeotropic and bubble domain texture change of a cholesteric liquid crystal that is responsive to external stimuli, such as electric voltage, light and pressure. The SLM device is configured to be switched between the two stable textures of the bubble domain texture or the fingerprint texture. In addition, the SLM device may be switched between transparent and light-scattering states by the application of an electric field, light irradiation or physical/mechanical pressure. The light transmission state and the light-scattering states of the present invention are also stable in time at zero voltage, and are reversible upon the application of an external field at a different voltage, frequency or wavelength of light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Kent State University
    Inventors: Liang-Chy Chien, Andrii Varanytsia
  • Systems and methods for name-based segmented media acquisition and distribution framework on a network
    Patent number: 9838760
    Abstract: A media network platform is disclosed. The media network platform utilizes a computing device comprising at least one memory for storing instructions that are executed by at least one processor. Media data is retrieved from at least one data source. A plurality of media segments are created from the media data with each of the media segments being independently playable. A plurality of unique identifiers is assigned to each of the respective media segments. A request is received to transmit a media segment of the plurality of media segments for playback with the request including information about a unique identifier assigned to the media segment. The media segment is transmitted using the unique identifier. The media segment comprises a portion of a video derived from the media data and comprises any specific time interval of the video.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Adolph Seema, Martin Reisslein
  • Controlled fabrication of semiconductor-metal hybrid nano-heterostructures via site-selective metal photodeposition
    Patent number: 9834856
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing colloidal semiconductor-metal hybrid heterostructures is disclosed. The method includes dissolving semiconductor nanorods in a solvent to form a nanorod solution, and adding a precursor solution to the nanorod solution. The precursor solution contains a metal. The method further includes illuminating the combined precursor and nanorod solutions with light of a specific wavelength. The illumination causes the deposition of the metal in the precursor solution onto the surface of the semiconductor nanorods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier Vela Becerra, T. Purnima A. Ruberu
  • Compositions, methods of use, and methods of treatment
    Patent number: 9833433
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for compositions including an antimicrobial agent, pharmaceutical compositions including the composition or pharmaceutical composition, methods of treating a condition or disease, methods of treatment using compositions or pharmaceutical compositions, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Chu Chen, Jian Zhang
  • Dispersoid reinforced alloy powder and method of making
    Patent number: 9833835
    Abstract: A method of making dispersion-strengthened alloy particles involves melting an alloy having a corrosion and/or oxidation resistance-imparting alloying element, a dispersoid-forming element, and a matrix metal wherein the dispersoid-forming element exhibits a greater tendency to react with a reactive species acquired from an atomizing gas than does the alloying element. The melted alloy is atomized with the atomizing gas including the reactive species to form atomized particles so that the reactive species is (a) dissolved in solid solution to a depth below the surface of atomized particles and/or (b) reacted with the dispersoid-forming element to form dispersoids in the atomized particles to a depth below the surface of said atomized particles. The atomized alloy particles are solidified as solidified alloy particles or as a solidified deposit of alloy particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Iver E. Anderson, Robert L. Terpstra
  • METHOD OF DIAGNOSING AND TREATING PROSTATE CANCER
    Publication number: 20170343551
    Abstract: A method of diagnosing a potentially lethal prostate cancer in a patient comprising measuring one of a level of SAM Pointed Domain Containing ETS Transcription Factor (SPDEF) expression in the patient, a level of TWIST1 protein in the patient, and a level of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) expression in the patient, and diagnosing the patient with potentially lethal prostate cancer if one of the level of SPDEF in the patient is lower than a normal level of SPDEF, the level of TWIST1 in the patient is higher than a normal level of TWIST1, and the level of MMP-9 in the patient is higher than a normal level of MMP-9.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Hari K. KOUL, Fengtian WANG
  • pH-insensitive glucose indicator protein
    Patent number: 9829491
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a glucose indicator protein, a biosensor comprising one or more glucose indicator proteins, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Kaiming Ye, Sha Jin
  • Nano-cellulose coatings to prevent damage in foodstuffs
    Patent number: 9826750
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a composition for use in forming films or coatings that prevent damage in foodstuffs, including plants, fruits, and vegetables. The disclosed compositions comprise a cellulose nanomaterial and can further comprise a nanoscale mineral compound and one or more additional components. Also disclosed are films or coatings made using the disclosed compositions, as well as methods for making the disclosed compositions and methods for using the disclosed compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Yanyun Zhao, John Simonsen, George Cavender, Jooyeoun Jung, Leslie H. Fuchigami
  • Combined therapy and prophylaxis for genital tract infections
    Patent number: 9827319
    Abstract: Provided is a method for treating and reducing the recurrence of genital tract infections such as gonococcal infections. The method comprises local application of IL-12 incorporated in polymeric microspheres. The invention relates to compositions comprising IL-12 and methods for using such compositions for treatment of genital tract infections. Infections that can be treated by the present method include those that are caused by N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Michael W. Russell, Yingru Liu, Nejat K. Egilmez
  • Grain mass flow rate determination
    Patent number: 9826683
    Abstract: A harvester includes an auger tube having a first portion and a second portion adjacent the first portion, an auger flight within the first portion of the tube and terminating prior to the second portion to move grain to the second portion, a window along the second portion of the tube and a camera to capture images of grain within the second portion of the tube. A computing device determines grain mass flow based upon the captured images, a dimension of the second portion of the tube and a grain density factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: Deere & Company, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron J. Bruns, Matthew J. Darr
  • Catalyst complex and use thereof in alkane oligomerization
    Patent number: 9828310
    Abstract: Provided is a Group 9 novel metal catalyst complex further comprising a ketone-containing cocatalyst. The metal catalyst complex is useful in generating olefins from alkanes with great efficiency. In one embodiment, provided is an iridium catalyst complex useful in the dehydrogenation of alkanes comprising a ketone-containing cocatalyst and iridium complexed with a tridentate ligand. Also provided is a novel dehydrogenation method which utilizes the catalyst composition. In other embodiments, a novel process for preparing oligomers from alkanes utilizing the catalyst composition is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: Chevron U.S.A. Inc., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Alan Stuart Goldman, Robert Timothy Stibrany, Robert J. Saxton, Oleg Mironov
  • Increasing data bandwidth to wireless devices
    Patent number: 9831954
    Abstract: Techniques and solutions are provides for increasing data bandwidth to wireless devices in a wireless network. Data bandwidth to a wireless device can be increased by using an array of wireless transmitters of one type, arranged to cover one or more areas of an enclosed space, in combination with one or more wireless transmitters of another type, to simultaneously transmit data to the wireless device over different wireless communication channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Thinh P. Nguyen, Alan X. Wang
  • Biorefining compounds and organocatalytic upgrading methods
    Patent number: 9828354
    Abstract: The invention provides new methods for the direct umpolung self-condensation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) by organocatalysis, thereby upgrading the readily available substrate into 5,5?-di(hydroxymethyl) furoin (DHMF). While many efficient catalyst systems have been developed for conversion of plant biomass resources into HMF, the invention now provides methods to convert such nonfood biomass directly into DHMF by a simple process as described herein. The invention also provides highly effective new methods for upgrading other biomass furaldehydes and related compound to liquid fuels. The methods include the organocatalytic self-condensation (umpolung) of biomass furaldehydes into (C8-C12)furoin intermediates, followed by hydrogenation, etherification or esterification into oxygenated biodiesel, or hydrodeoxygenation by metal-acid tandem catalysis into premium hydrocarbon fuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Eugene Y. Chen, Dajiang Liu
  • Support for article with curved base
    Patent number: D804051
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher W. Alexander, Benjamin Huck