Patents Assigned to State University
  • Robotic systems, methods, and end-effectors for harvesting produce
    Patent number: 9554512
    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
  • Adsorbent catalytic nanoparticles and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 9556088
    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.
    Inventors: Igor Ivan Slowing, Kapil Kandel
  • Compositions and methods for reducing cutaneous microbiome malodor
    Patent number: 9555057
    Abstract: A deodorant composition comprising arginine, bicarbonate, zinc and carbonate, preferably arginine bicarbonate and zinc carbonate (ABZC), and one or more physiologically acceptable excipients, administered for the modification of cutaneous microfloras—generally to reduce axillary odor, promote the growth of Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria, inhibit the growth of Corynebacterium striatum bacteria, or any or all of the preceding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Israel Kleinberg, Zegong Zhang
  • Precise broadband frequency modulated laser
    Patent number: 9559486
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are described including a laser with a plurality of internal or external actuators for affecting an optical frequency of light output by the laser, wherein the plurality of actuators have a corresponding plurality of different frequency response bands for changing optical properties of the laser and a corresponding plurality of actuation ranges of optical frequencies affected. Also included is an optical detector, and a plurality of optical paths configured to direct light output by the laser onto the detector. A laser controller is configured to provide a plurality of inputs to the plurality of actuators based on a detector signal output from the optical detector and the corresponding frequency response bands and actuation ranges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignees: Montana State University, Bridger Photonics, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter A. Roos, Randy R. Reibel, Brant Kaylor, Zeb Barber, William Randall Babbitt
  • Vegetable oil-based pressure-sensitive adhesives
    Patent number: 9556368
    Abstract: One embodiment is a pressure sensitive adhesive construct comprising: (a) a backing substrate; and (b) a pressure sensitive adhesive composition disposed on the backing substrate, wherein the pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes a product made from (i) at least one epoxidized vegetable oil and; (ii) a dimer acid or anhydride thereof, a trimer acid or anhydride thereof, a polymerized fatty acid or anhydride thereof, or a mixture thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Kaichang Li, Anlong Li
  • PARTICLE-BASED DRUG DETECTION METHODS
    Publication number: 20170023453
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods for detecting the presence of and amount of drugs in a sample, particularly a particle sample obtained from a subject. In particular disclosed embodiments, the particle samples are skin particle samples, saliva particle samples, and/or mucous samples isolated from a subject and analyzed using thermal desorption methods combined with a selected detection method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: Washington State University
    Inventors: Herbert H. Hill, JR., Brian Clowers, Nicholas Lovrich
  • OIL DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR THE LUBRICATION OF A CHAINSAW
    Publication number: 20170021523
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method of oil delivery to a chainsaw chain blade using a gerotor pump in sequence with flow control valves to provide lubrication to the chain blade to reduce friction with the chainsaw bar guide and prevent overheating and damage to the chain blade or guide bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventor: Neil Haney
  • Ginger metabolites and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9549911
    Abstract: The present application generally relates to the use of metabolites of ginger and analogs thereof for the treatment and prevention of diseases, including but not limited to, cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina A&T State University
    Inventors: Shengmin Sang, Huadong Chen, Yingdong Zhu
  • 12CaO-7AlOelectride hollow cathode
    Patent number: 9552952
    Abstract: The use of the electride form of 12CaO-7Al2O3, or C12A7, as a low work function electron emitter in a hollow cathode discharge apparatus is described. No heater is required to initiate operation of the present cathode, as is necessary for traditional hollow cathode devices. Because C12A7 has a fully oxidized lattice structure, exposure to oxygen does not degrade the electride. The electride was surrounded by a graphite liner since it was found that the C12A7 electride converts to it's eutectic (CA+C3A) form when heated (through natural hollow cathode operation) in a metal tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Lauren P. Rand, John D. Williams, Rafael A. Martinez
  • Reducing short-chain fatty acids and energy uptake in obese humans by managing their intestinal microbial communities
    Patent number: 9549955
    Abstract: The present invention provides for microbial compositions and methods for reducing the concentration of short-chain fatty acids in the gut as a way to reduce energy uptake and manage obesity. More specifically, the invention provides for decreasing short-chain fatty acids available for absorption in the human gut, such as acetate, using one or more of: a probiotic including a homo-acetogenic, acetate oxidizing bacterium that converts acetate to H2; a probiotic including an acetoclastic methanogen; a microbial electrolysis cell comprising a homo-acetogenic bacterium and/or an acetoclastic methanogen; a prebiotic that enhances the growth or function of acetate-scavenging microbiota; or a highly selective antibiotic that targets H2-oxidizing methanogens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Bruce Edward Rittmann, Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Husen Zhang, John Dibaise, Michael Crowell
  • Field-shaping multi-well avalanche detector for direct conversion amorphous selenium
    Patent number: 9553220
    Abstract: A field shaping multi-well avalanche detector and method for fabrication thereof are disclosed. The field shaping multi-well avalanche detector provides stable avalanche multiplication gain in direct conversion amorphous selenium radiation detectors. The detector provides stable avalanche multiplication gain by eliminating field hot-spots using high-density avalanche wells with insulated wells and field-shaping within each well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Amirhossein Goldan, Wei Zhao
  • System and method for ionization of molecules for mass spectrometry and ion mobility spectrometry
    Patent number: 9552973
    Abstract: An ionizing system includes a channel having an inlet disposed in a first pressure region and an outlet disposed in a second pressure region, a pressure of the first pressure region being greater than a pressure of the second pressure region. A heater is coupled to the channel and configured to heat the channel. A device is configured to introduce an analyte into the channel where the analyte is ionized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignees: University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Wayne State University
    Inventors: Charles Nehemiah McEwen, Sarah Trimpin, Vincent Salvatore Pagnotti
  • Oncostatin M (OSM) antagonists for preventing cancer metastasis and IL-6 related disorders
    Patent number: 9550828
    Abstract: A method of treating cancer or metastasis is provided involving administering at least one oncostatin M (OSM) antagonist to a subject, wherein the subject has been diagnosed with cancer. Administration of an OSM antagonist such as a small molecule pharmaceutical is provided as well as an anti-OSM antibody, an anti-OSM aptamer, and an OSM mRNA antagonist. The OSM antagonists were found to inhibit or prevent tumor cell detachment, proliferation and metastasis in several cancer types.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Boise State University
    Inventors: Cheryl Jorcyk, Dong Xu
  • Hinged MEMS diaphragm
    Patent number: 9554213
    Abstract: A micromechanical structure, comprising a substrate having a through hole; a residual portion of a sacrificial oxide layer peripheral to the hole; and a polysilicon layer overlying the hole, patterned to have a planar portion; a supporting portion connecting the planar portion to polysilicon on the residual portion; polysilicon stiffeners formed extending beneath the planar portion overlying the hole; and polysilicon ribs surrounding the supporting portion, attached near a periphery of the planar portion. The polysilicon ribs extend to a depth beyond the stiffeners, and extend laterally beyond an edge of the planar portion. The polysilicon ribs are released from the substrate during manufacturing after the planar region, and reduce stress on the supporting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Ronald N. Miles, Weili Cui
  • System and method for security and privacy aware virtual machine checkpointing
    Patent number: 9552495
    Abstract: A checkpointing method for creating a file representing a restorable state of a virtual machine in a computing system, comprising identifying processes executing within the virtual machine that may store confidential data, and marking memory pages and files that potentially contain data stored by the identified processes; or providing an application programming interface for marking memory regions and files within the virtual machine that contain confidential data stored by processes; and creating a checkpoint file, by capturing memory pages and files representing a current state of the computing system, which excludes information from all of the marked memory pages and files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Ping Yang, Kartik Gopalan
  • Communication Efficient Secret Sharing
    Publication number: 20170017581
    Abstract: Methods for distributed storage in accordance with embodiments of the invention enable secret sharing. One embodiment includes encoding source data using an encoding system to produce a plurality of sets of encoded data, where: the source data can be recovered from at least a portion of less than all of the plurality of sets of encoded data; and the source data cannot be recovered using less than a threshold number of the plurality of sets of encoded data; storing each of the plurality of sets of encoded data on a storage device from a set of storage devices on which encoded data is stored; determining a set of storage devices that are available using a decoding system, where the set of storage devices that are available does not include all of the storage devices in the set of storage devices on which encoded data is stored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The State University of New York at Buffalo
    Inventors: Wentao Huang, Michael Langberg, Joerg Kliewer, Jehoshua Bruck
  • PORTABLE ORGAN PERFUSION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20170013828
    Abstract: A profusion system for a mammalian organ comprising a first and a second pump to propel perfusion fluid through one of a closed fluid circuit system and a selectively closeable fluid circuit system that includes an organ artery and an organ vein, a filter cartridge bank consisting of a plurality of filtration cartridges, and a first and a second fluid reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventor: Gary BOUCHER
  • Hybrid flowering cherry tree named ‘NCPH1’
    Patent number: PP27579
    Abstract: ‘NCPH1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid cherry tree with a strict weeping habit, small stature, and showy pink flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • Strawberry plant named ‘NJ99-204-1’
    Patent number: PP27587
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of strawberry plant (Fragaria×ananassa), was developed from seed produced by a hand pollinated cross between ‘NJ96-12-1’ and ‘Camarosa’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 8,708). The new strawberry named ‘NJ99-204-1’ is distinguished by its ability to produce large, smooth, long wedge and conical shaped fruit, with attractive red color and excellent flavor. ‘NJ99-204-1’ plants have vigorous growth and an upright form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Gojko J. Jelenkovic, Laurie P. Lutz, Peter J. Nitzsche, William T. Hlubik
  • plant named ‘Pink Pom Poms’
    Patent number: PP27630
    Abstract: Cercis ‘Pink Pom Poms’ is a new and distinct variety of redbud tree that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety including (1) ease of asexual propagation using chip budding, (2) semi-upright growth habit; (3) foliage with glossy green color; (4) bright purple-violet double flowers produced in abundance during the spring; and female structures that are essentially sterile, resulting in no seed pod set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Edward Alex Neubauer