Abstract: Innovations in the construction and use of variable-input-length tweakable ciphers (“VILTCs”). In some cases, a VILTC uses an initialization vector that is protected from exposure outside an encryption/decryption system in order to provide enhanced security with efficient performance. For example, a system for encryption and/or decryption includes two fixed-input-length tweakable block ciphers (“FIL TBCs”) and a VILTC. The first FIL TBC is adapted to produce a fixed-length initialization vector. The VILTC is adapted to produce a variable-length output string using the fixed-length initialization vector as a tweak. The second FIL TBC is adapted to produce a fixed-length output string. In this way, the first FIL TBC and the second FIL TBC protect the fixed-length initialization vector from exposure outside the system. In other cases, a VILTC is used for a reliable and efficient implementation of authenticated encryption/decryption with associated data.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 20, 2014
Date of Patent:
February 14, 2017
Assignee:
Portland State University
Inventors:
Thomas E. Shrimpton, Robert S. Terashima
Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst including a mesoporous silica nanoparticle and a catalytic material comprising iron. In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of using and making the catalyst. In some examples, the catalyst can be used to hydrotreat fatty acids or to selectively remove fatty acids from feedstocks.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 30, 2013
Date of Patent:
February 14, 2017
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: The present invention discloses a mating ring, a primary ring, and associated mechanical seal having superior heat transfer and wear characteristics. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, one or more dimples are formed onto the cylindrical outer surface of a mating ring sidewall and/or a primary ring sidewall. A stationary mating ring for a mechanical seal assembly is disclosed. Such a mating ring comprises an annular body having a central axis and a sealing face, wherein a plurality of dimples are formed into the outer circumferential surface of the annular body such that the exposed circumferential surface area of the annular body is increased. The texture added to the sidewall of the mating ring yields superior heat transfer and wear characteristics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 6, 2011
Date of Patent:
February 14, 2017
Assignee:
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Abstract: Low cost, efficient two-stage anaerobic digestion systems for the production of biogas (e.g. methane) are provided. During the first stage, biogas is produced in a first reactor by anaerobic microbes cultured in two phases: a high solids phase and a low solids phase. During the second stage, biogas is produced in a second reactor by a methanogen-rich anaerobic culture cultured in low solids medium. Removal of effluent comprising pH lowering reaction products assists in maintaining a suitable pH in the high solids phase. The transfer of effluent from the second reactor to the first reactor assists in maintaining a suitable pH in the high solids phase, in mixing of the high solids phase, and in reseeding the high solids phase with methanogens. Methane is produced in and recovered from both reactors.
Abstract: A method for forming a compound on a substrate is provided. The method includes depositing a composition onto a surface of a substrate; illuminating the composition and the substrate with pulsed energy; melting the substrate and decomposing the composition simultaneously; and forming a compound on the substrate. A first component of the compound is derived from the substrate and a second component of the compound is derived from the composition.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 3, 2016
Publication date:
February 9, 2017
Applicant:
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
Inventors:
Premjeet CHAHAL, Tim HOGAN, Amanpreet KAUR
Abstract: A method and system for analysis of protein interaction kinetics in microarray or whole-cell based formats includes positioning a sensor chip on a prism. The sensor chip is spotted with a plurality of target molecules. A movable printer head deposits a plurality of analyte droplets on predefined regions of the sensor chip surface. A light source transmits light through the prism to excite surface plasmon resonance on the sensor chip surface, whereby the plurality of target molecules bound to the upper surface are changing the SPR resonance angle and therefore the intensity of the reflected beam. A detector receives reflected light transmitted through the prism from the bottom surface. Signals from the detector are received and processed into kinetic data and microarray labeled data to determine molecular interactions and binding kinetic properties for the plurality of analyte droplets.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 7, 2016
Publication date:
February 9, 2017
Applicant:
Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: The present disclosure provides tobacco inbred plants TN90 SRC, CMS TN90 SRC, KY14 SRC, CMS KY14 SRC, L8 SRC, NC775 SRC, CMS NC775 SRC, NC645 SRC, NC638 SRC, CMS NC638 SRC, TN86 SRC, and CMS TN86 SRC, and hybrids KY14×L8 SRC, NC7 SRC, and NCBH129 SRC. The present disclosure also provides parts of such plants and products made from those parts. The present disclosure also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrids.
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein A, B, X, and Y have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and therapeutic methods for treating cancer and other topoisomerase mediated conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 5, 2010
Date of Patent:
February 7, 2017
Assignee:
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Inventors:
Edmond J. LaVoie, Wei Feng, Leroy F. Liu
Abstract: A method and software supporting the method that improves the perceived quality of a vocalist's and/or singer's spoken or sung tone by teaching how to self-lower the larynx and maintain the lower laryngeal position while vocalizing and singing. An exemplary vocal instruction method comprising instructing a vocalist to self-monitor electromyographic data during singing, the data provided from an electromyograph device, the device comprising electrodes attached to a skin surface covering the vocalist's larynx, translating the data to a graphic display indicating to the vocalist the relative tension or flaccidity of the vocalist's laryngeal depressor muscles, instructing the vocalist to perform at least one physiological and/or anatomical function sufficient to result in lowered real-time tension of the laryngeal depressor muscle assessed by the electromyo-graphic device.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 15, 2011
Date of Patent:
February 7, 2017
Assignee:
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: A system and method for using the system that permits a severely-ability challenged user to communicate with his or her environment using a brain-controlled interface. In one embodiment, the user's functional capability with the system is assessed to enhance candidate optimization for system benefit.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 21, 2016
Publication date:
February 2, 2017
Applicant:
Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: The present invention provides a compound including a peptidomimetic which interacts sterically with the binding site of a F11R molecule, the peptidomimetic including a peptidomimetic having the SEQ ID NO: 4D. The present invention also provides a method for treating a disorder comprising administering peptide 4D to a mammal.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 11, 2013
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
Inventors:
Elizabeth Kornecki, Anna Babinska, Yigal H. Ehrlich, Moro Salifu
Abstract: A portable self medication management system and method of provided. For example, the system may include a removable tote and docking station. The removable tote including a plurality of receptacles, communicating section for transferring data to and from a docking station and a power reception station for receiving power from the docking station. The docking station including a scanner, a display screen, a controller, a storage device, communicating sections for transmitting data to the removable tote and other external devices and a power transmitting section for transferring power to the removable tote.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 1, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
Inventors:
Craig Lehmann, John Brittelli, Chang Hong Chen, Tim Kehoe, Robert Barnikel
Abstract: This disclosure provides a novel role for microRNA (miR) regulation of lipid metabolism via the MTP pathway, leading to reductions in apoB secretion and blood lipid levels. MiR regulation of the MTP pathway is shown herein to reduce hyperlipidemia and atherosclerosis in vivo. Therefore, inhibition of MTP expression and activity by miR regulation is identified as a new therapeutic target for treatment of cardiovascular disease and conditions or diseases associated with cardiovascular disease such as hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, and metabolic syndrome. Treatment of cardiovascular disease and associated conditions or diseases with the novel MTP inhibitors of the invention, such as miR-30c homologs or miR-30c agonists, reduces MTP-associated lipid production without side effects that occur with other methods of MTP inhibition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 9, 2013
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
Abstract: Nanocatalysts and methods of using the same to obtain aromatic hydrocarbon compounds from a source of carbon atoms and a source of hydrogen atoms in a single reaction step is provided. The catalyst comprises an Fe/Fe3O4 nanocatalyst that may be supported on a non-reactive support material such as a zeolite or alumina CO2 and H2 are preferred sources of carbon and hydrogen atoms for the reaction. The aromatic hydrocarbon compounds produced are suitable for direct usage as fuel without need for further refining.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 23, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
Kansas State University Research Foundation
Inventors:
Hongwang Wang, Stefan H. Bossmann, Donghai Wang, Deryl L. Troyer, Tej Shrestha
Abstract: A method is provided for making a solar cell. The method includes providing a stack including a substrate, a barrier layer disposed on the substrate, and an anti-reflective layer disposed on the barrier layer, where the anti-reflective layer has charge centers. The method also includes generating a corona with a charging tool and contacting the anti-reflective layer with the corona thereby injecting charge into at least some of the charge centers in the anti-reflective layer. Ultra-violet illumination and temperature-based annealing may be used to modify the charge of the anti-reflective layer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 11, 2014
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: The present invention provides an adsorbent catalytic nanoparticle including a mesoporous silica nanoparticle having at least one adsorbent functional group bound thereto. The adsorbent catalytic nanoparticle also includes at least one catalytic material. In various embodiments, the present invention provides methods of using and making the adsorbent catalytic nanoparticles. In some examples, the adsorbent catalytic nanoparticles can be used to selectively remove fatty acids from feedstocks for biodiesel, and to hydrotreat the separated fatty acids.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 30, 2012
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for performing X-ray Computed Tomography scanning, the method including acquiring a plurality of images of an object, obtaining an initial image from the plurality of images, calculating NonLocal weight of the initial image, utilizing a current image estimation and registered prior image, performing a successive over-relaxation optimization to yield a new image estimation with an intensity of the new image estimation equal or greater than zero, performing a cycle update, generating an image of the object utilizing the new image estimation obtained from the optimization, and outputting a resultant image.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 16, 2014
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
Inventors:
Jerome Z. Liang, Jianhua Ma, Hao Zhang, William Moore, Hao Han
Abstract: Robotic systems and specialized end-effectors provide for automated harvesting of produce such as fresh market apples. An underactuated design using tendons and flexure joints with passive compliance increases robustness to position error, overcoming a significant limitation of previous fruit harvesting end-effectors. Some devices use open-loop control, provide a shape-adaptive grasp, and produce contact forces similar to those used during optimal hand picking patterns. Other benefits include relatively low weight, low cost, and simplicity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2015
Date of Patent:
January 31, 2017
Assignee:
Washington State University
Inventors:
Joseph Ryan Davidson, Changki Mo, Qin Zhang, Abhisesh Silwal, Manoj Karkee
Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by mid-season ripening, round to ovate fruit, high productivity, and moderate fruit anthocyanin development, as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 24, 2014
Date of Patent:
February 14, 2017
Assignee:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Inventors:
Nicholi Vorsa, Jennifer Johnson-Cicalese