Patents Assigned to State University
  • Prosthetic socket apparatus and systems
    Patent number: 9486333
    Abstract: A prosthetic sock for a patient to wear over a residual limb is provided. The prosthetic sock includes an inner layer configured to fit over at least a portion of the residual limb of the patient. A foam layer is disposed on an outer surface of the inner layer. The foam layer compensates for changes in shape or volume of the residual limb within the prosthetic sock by changing shape in a manner effective to maintain a secure fit between the residual limb and a prosthetic socket of a prosthetic limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben Wang, Chun Zhang, Changchun Zeng, Leslie David Kramer, Arlene Gillis
  • Essential oil extraction apparatus
    Patent number: 9486716
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of an essential oil extraction apparatus. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a container configured to hold an essential oil-containing material, an essential oil extract receiver contained in the container, a condenser having an outlet fluidly coupled to the receiver and located relative to the container so as to receive essential oil-containing vapor emitted by the essential oil-containing material; and at least one microwave reflection structure associated with at least one of the container, the receiver or the condenser. The apparatus can have an overall dimension that is sufficiently small so that the apparatus fits inside a standard-sized kitchen microwave oven.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: State of Oregon acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: David Hackleman, Bill Dean, Carlos Antar Gutierrez Arriaga, Frederick Atadana, Tanawat Atichat
  • Method for removing strongly adsorbed surfactants and capping agents from metal to facilitate their catalytic applications
    Patent number: 9490486
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing activated electrocatalyst, preferably having a morphology of a nanostructure, is disclosed. The method includes safely and efficiently removing surfactants and capping agents from the surface of the metal structures. With regard to metal nanoparticles, the method includes synthesis of nanoparticle(s) in polar or non-polar solution with surfactants or capping agents and subsequent activation by CO-adsorption-induced surfactant/capping agent desorption and electrochemical oxidation. The method produces activated macroparticle or nanoparticle electrocatalysts without damaging the surface of the electrocatalyst that includes breaking, increasing particle thickness or increasing the number of low coordination sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignees: Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Radoslav R. Adzic, Kuanping Gong, Yun Cai, Stanislaus Wong, Christopher Koenigsmann
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NETWORK ROUTING IN SMALL-WORLD NETWORK-ON-CHIP DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160323127
    Abstract: In some embodiments, improved routing strategies for small-world network-on-chip (SWNoC) systems are provided. In some embodiments, an ALASH routing strategy or an MROOTS strategy are used in order to improve latency, temperature, and energy use within a network-on-chip system. In some embodiments, millimeter-wave wireless transceivers are used to implement the long-distance links within the small-world network, to create a millimeter-wave small-world network-on-chip (mSWNoC) system. In some embodiments, non-coherent on-off keying (OOK) wireless transceivers are used to implement the wireless links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: Washington State University
    Inventors: Partha Pande, Deukhyoun Heo
  • Red lettuces with increased anthocyanins, polyphenols, and oxygen radical absorption capacity
    Patent number: 9480235
    Abstract: Provided herein are several improved lettuce varieties, having increased anthocyanin and polyphenol content, and increased oxygen radical absorption capacity, as compared to other known varieties of lettuce. Also provided are parts of such new lettuces, such as leaves, heads, seeds, tissue cultures, and extracts generated from such varieties. The disclosure also provides methods of using the new lettuces and parts thereof, for example to reduce blood glucose levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Ilya Raskin, Diana Cheng, Natalia Pogrebnyak
  • High throughput selection of specific cell binding and lytic polypeptides
    Patent number: 9482666
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying cell binding and/or lytic polypeptides that permit production of specific polypeptide therapeutics in a high throughput manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a Body Corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Valeriy Domenyuk, Chris Diehnelt, Stephen Johnston
  • Compositions and methods for the diagnosis and therapy of BCL2-associated cancers
    Patent number: 9480699
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for the treatment of cancers associated with overexpression of a BCL2 gene and/or gene product in a subject, and methods and compositions for the improvement of anti-cancer therapy, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Also provided are methods for determining the efficacy of a cancer therapy in a subject, methods for diagnosing cancer, methods for assessing patient prognosis, and methods for inducing apoptosis of a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Carlo M. Croce, George A. Calin
  • Proteins expressed by mycobacterium tuberculosis and not by BCG and their use as diagnostic reagents and vaccines
    Patent number: 9482671
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to reagents useful for generating immune responses to Mycobacterium tuberculosis and for diagnosing infection and disease in a subject that has been exposed to M. tuberculosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Maria L. Gennaro
  • Substituted pyrrolo[2,3-D]dipyrimidines for selectively targeting tumor cells with FR-alpha and FR-beta type receptors
    Patent number: 9481678
    Abstract: Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives, and pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof, useful in therapeutically treating patients with cancer are disclosed. These compounds selectively target folate receptors (FR) of cancerous tumor cells and inhibit purine synthesis and hence, DNA synthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignees: Duquesne University of the Holy Ghost, Wayne State University
    Inventors: Aleem Gangjee, Larry H. Matherly
  • Recombinant bacterium and methods of antigen and nucleic acid delivery
    Patent number: 9481888
    Abstract: The present invention provides a recombinant bacterium and methods of using the recombinant bacterium to induce an immune response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Roy Curtiss, III, Wei Kong
  • Portable particle spectrometer
    Patent number: 9482620
    Abstract: Methods and systems for characterizing particles in an aerosol are disclosed. A system includes a collection container that utilizes the principles of elutriation to collect particles of selected aerodynamic diameter ranges within a measurement region. A particle detector is used to detect and characterize particles that have settled into the measurement region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: John Volckens, Kimberly Anderson, David Leith, Mwangi T. Ndonga, Azer Yalin, Christopher M. Limbach
  • Compositions and methods of reducing dry mouth
    Patent number: 9480635
    Abstract: Oral compositions and methods of use thereof are provided herein. The oral compositions comprise a first component comprising at least one Eh-raising compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and a second component comprising at least one zinc compound, an anti-microbial agent and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Marvin Cohen, Susanne Cohen, Robert Flynn
  • Rice cultivar designated ‘CL152’
    Patent number: 9480219
    Abstract: The herbicide-tolerant rice cultivar designated ‘CL152’ and its hybrids and derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University And Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventor: Steven D. Linscombe
  • Ultrananocrystalline diamond contacts for electronic devices
    Patent number: 9484474
    Abstract: A method of forming electrical contacts on a diamond substrate comprises producing a plasma ball using a microwave plasma source in the presence of a mixture of gases. The mixture of gases include a source of a p-type or an n-type dopant. The plasma ball is disposed at a first distance from the diamond substrate. The diamond substrate is maintained at a first temperature. The plasma ball is maintained at the first distance from the diamond substrate for a first time, and a UNCD film, which is doped with at least one of a p-type dopant and an n-type dopant, is disposed on the diamond substrate. The doped UNCD film is patterned to define UNCD electrical contacts on the diamond substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignees: UChicago Argonne, LLC, Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC, The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Anirudha V. Sumant, John Smedley, Erik Muller
  • Metal fluoride compositions for self formed batteries
    Patent number: 9484594
    Abstract: The described invention provides compositions related to an electronically insulating amorphous or nanocrystalline mixed ionic conductor composition comprising a metal fluoride composite to which an electrical potential is applied to form 1) a negative electrode, and 2) a positive electrode, wherein the negative electrode and positive electrode are formed in situ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Glenn G. Amatucci, Anna Halajko, Fadwa Badway
  • FINE FOCUS MICROSCOPE CONTROL
    Publication number: 20160313546
    Abstract: According to some embodiments of the present invention, a fine focus microscope includes an objective lens for collecting light from an object being imaged, and a tube lens for forming a first image from light received from the objective lens. The fine focus microscope further includes a fine focus lens for forming a second image from the first image, and an eyepiece for forming a third image from the second image, wherein the third image is viewable by a user. The fine focus microscope further includes a field lens for directing light from the second image to the eyepiece, and a positioning system mechanically coupled to the fine focus lens, the eyepiece, and the field lens. The positioning system changes a position of the fine focus lens, the eyepiece, and the field lens with respect to the objective lens to provide a change in focus of the object being imaged.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventor: Martin Feldman
  • Rice Cultivar Designated 'CL271'
    Publication number: 20160309673
    Abstract: The herbicide-tolerant rice cultivar designated ‘CL271’ and its hybrids and derivatives are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and amechanical College
    Inventor: Steven D. Linscombe
  • Antimicrobial agents
    Patent number: 9475783
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1-R7 and W have any of the values defined in the specification, and salts thereof. The compounds have good solubility and are useful for treating bacterial infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Edmond J. LaVoie, Ajit Parhi, Yongzheng Zhang, Daniel S. Pilch, Malvika Kaul
  • Lead compound for otoprotection: targeting HGF signaling with dihexa
    Patent number: 9475854
    Abstract: A novel method of preventing or reducing ototoxicity in vertebrates undergoing treatment with therapeutically effective amounts of platinum-based chemotherapeutic agents such as cisplatin or aminoglycoside antibiotics is disclosed herein. The method(s) comprise administering an effective amount of an otoprotective agent comprising Dihexa prior to, concomitantly with, or subsequently to administration of the platinum-based chemotherapeutic agent or aminoglycoside antibiotic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: Allison Coffin, Joseph Harding, Leen Kawas, Phillip Uribe
  • plant named ‘NCLX1’
    Patent number: PP27301
    Abstract: ‘NCLX1’ is a new cultivar of privet with bright, yellow-colored foliage, compact form with dense branching habit, fragrant white flowers from late-May to June, and low-fertility with limited fruit set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney