Patents Assigned to State University
  • Patent number: 9449381
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and media for generating and/or analyzing medical images having elongated structures are provided. In some embodiments, a method for analyzing medical images is provided, the method comprising: receiving a plurality of images, wherein each of the plurality of images includes a portion of an elongated structure; receiving a location of interest within a least one of the plurality of images; determining an orientation of the elongated structure in response to receiving the location of interest; adjusting image planes of each of the plurality of images to correspond with the orientation of the elongated structure; and causing the elongated structure to be displayed in the adjusted image planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventor: Jianming Liang
  • Publication number: 20160263552
    Abstract: Articles are provided for absorbing fluids. In embodiments, the articles of the present disclosure are modified to make them hydrophobic, thereby decreasing their affinity for water and similar liquids, while increasing their affinity for other hydrophobic materials, including oil. After use, the articles, in embodiments polyurethane sponges, may have their absorbed materials removed therefrom, and the articles may then be reused to absorb additional materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Benjamin Chu, Benjamin Hsiao, Zhe Wang
  • Publication number: 20160267235
    Abstract: Disease subtyping is accomplished by a computer-implemented algorithm that manipulates a first genetic dataset to construct a set of first connectivity matrices. To this set of matrices Gaussian noise is introduced to generate a perturbed dataset. The computer-implemented algorithm assesses which of the set of first connectivity matrices was least affected by introduction of noise and that matric is used to define the optimal clustering. Once the optimal clustering is determined, computer-implemented supervised classification is performed to determine, for a particular patient, with which disease subtype cluster that person's genetic data most closely aligns. Armed with this knowledge, the treatment regimen is specified with much higher likelihood of success.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Wayne State University
    Inventors: Sorin Draghici, Tin Chi Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20160263249
    Abstract: The instant invention provides near-infrared fluorescent biological contrast agents and methods of using them.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicants: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc., Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc.
    Inventors: John V. Frangioni, Hak Soo Choi, Maged M. Henary
  • Publication number: 20160265066
    Abstract: MicroRNA profiles transition from normal breast to ductal carcinoma in situ and transition to invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) and methods of use thereof are described. Methods of diagnosis and prognosis using microRNA signatures to differentiate invasive from in situ carcinoma are described. Also described is the use of microRNA expression for predicting overall survival and time to metastasis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: The Ohio State University
    Inventors: Carlo M. Croce, Stefano Volinia
  • Publication number: 20160262881
    Abstract: This invention relates to the design and function of a compressible valve replacement prosthesis which can be deployed into a beating heart without extracorporeal circulation using a transcatheter delivery system. The design as discussed focuses on the deployment of a device via a minimally invasive fashion and by way of example considers a minimally invasive surgical procedure preferably utilizing the intercostal or subxyphoid space for valve introduction. In order to accomplish this, the valve is formed in such a manner that it can be compressed to fit within a delivery system and secondarily ejected from the delivery system into the annulus of a target valve such as a mitral valve or tricuspid valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicants: Colorado State University Research Foundation, Avalon Medical, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kemal SCHANKERELI, E. Christopher ORTON
  • Publication number: 20160263233
    Abstract: Methods for treating a subject in need thereof are provided which include administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising a protein transduction reagent-modified reprogramming protein to the subject, wherein the protein transduction reagent is non-covalently bound to the reprogramming protein and wherein the protein transduction reagent comprises a cation reagent and a lipid. According to aspects, such methods provide delivery of protein-transduction reagent-modified reprogramming proteins to cancer cells, such as tumor cells, as well as diseased cells of diseased tissues and provide in vivo conversion of diseased cells into normal cells via protein-induced in situ cell reprogramming without administration of nucleic acids to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2014
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Applicant: Wayne State University
    Inventors: Jianjun Wang, Qianqian Li, Michael Chopp, Feng Jiang, Guojun Wu
  • Patent number: 9441221
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating the expression of a protein of interest are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Silagene, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel Ian Gunderson, Rafal Goraczniak
  • Patent number: 9440002
    Abstract: Various embodiments of surface-modified devices, components, and associated methods of manufacturing are described herein. In one embodiment, an implantable device suitable for being implanted in a patient includes an implantable material having a utile shape and a surface and a modification material deposited on at least a portion of the surface of the implantable material. The modification material has a release rate in an implantation environment in the patient. The modification material at the release rate is effective as bactericidal without being cytotoxic to the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: Amit Bandyopadhyay, Susmita Bose
  • Patent number: 9440967
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides biologically active compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of using these compounds in a variety of applications, such as treatment or suppression of diseases associated with decreased mitochondrial function resulting in diminished ATP production and/or oxidative stress and/or lipid peroxidation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sidney Hecht, Xiaoqing Cai, Omar Khdour, Jose I. Armendariz Guajardo
  • Patent number: 9439436
    Abstract: Disclosure is provided for methods of preventing, removing or inhibiting microbial biofilm formation or microbial infection in a plant or plant part thereof, including applying thereto a treatment effective amount of an aryl carbamate as described herein, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. Methods of enhancing a microbicide (e.g., including a copper, antibiotic, bacteriophage, etc.) and/or plant defense activator are also provided, including applying an active compound as described herein. Compositions comprising an aryl carbamate compound as described herein in an agriculturally acceptable carrier are also provided, and in some embodiments the compositions further include a microbicide (e.g., including copper, antibiotic, bacteriophage, etc.) and/or a plant defense activator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Christian Melander, Steven A. Rogers
  • Patent number: 9444688
    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: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Kyunghan Lee, Injong Rhee
  • Patent number: 9439556
    Abstract: A system for autonomous camera control includes a first robot having a surgical tool mounted as an end effector and a second robot having a camera mounted as an end effector. A controller may be provided for manipulating the second robot, where the controller stores a first kinematic model for the first robot and a second kinematic model for the second robot. The controller may be configured to automatically manipulate the second robot to position the camera based on the second kinematic model and an expected position of the surgical tool according the first kinematic model of the first robot. The controller is further configured to identify a threshold angle from a viewing axis of the camera, calculate a tool angle from the viewing axis of the camera, and move the camera toward or further away from the tool depending on if the tool angle is greater than or less than the threshold angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Wayne State University
    Inventors: Abhilash Pandya, Michael D. Klein, Ajay V. Mudunuri, Alex Cao, Luke Reisner, Brady King, Syed Ali
  • Patent number: 9442015
    Abstract: Polarization based channeled images are optically demodulated to produce directly viewable images. A channeled image flux is converted to an unpolarized flux by a phosphor or other sensor, and the resulting converted flux is demodulated by modulating at a spatial frequency corresponding to a modulating frequency of the channeled image flux. After modulation, the converted flux is spatially filtered to remove or attenuate portions associated with the modulation frequency and harmonics thereof. The resulting baseband flux is then imaged by direct viewing, projection, or using an image sensor and a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignees: The Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona, North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Michael W. Kudenov, Michael J. Escuti
  • Patent number: 9443050
    Abstract: Electronic design automation (EDA) technologies are disclosed that analyze a circuit design for candidate low-voltage swing (LVS) modifications, report the impact of the candidate LVS modifications on circuit characteristics (such as area, timing and energy) and implement selected LVS modifications based on their impact on the circuit characteristics. Candidate LVS modifications comprise replacing existing standard low-voltage swing drivers and receivers, or inserting low-voltage swing drivers and receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Jacob Postman, Patrick Yin Chiang
  • Patent number: 9439447
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of altering/improving Durum wheat phenotypes. Furthermore, methods of breeding Durum wheat and/or other closely related species to produce plants having altered or improved phenotypes are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Montana State University
    Inventor: Michael J. Giroux
  • Patent number: 9444275
    Abstract: An energy storage system is provided. The system includes a plurality of energy storage modules connected in parallel. Each energy storage module has an energy storage source, a bidirectional current converter configured for supplying charge to the energy storage source from a power source and for discharging current for use by an electrical device, a monitoring module for monitoring the energy storage source and the current converter, and a controller configured to control the current converter based upon monitored characteristics of the storage source and the current converter to produce a respective output signal for each module. A communications module is in connection with each output signal of the energy storage modules and configured for communicating a combined output signal with one of the power source and the electrical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Qin Huang, Yu Du
  • Patent number: 9440857
    Abstract: A method of producing pristine graphene particles through a one-step, gas-phase, catalyst-free detonation of a mixture of one or more carbon-containing compounds hydrocarbon compounds and one or more oxidizing agents is provided. The detonation reaction occurs very quickly and at relatively high temperature, greater than 3000 K, to generate graphene nanosheets that can be recovered from the reaction vessel, such as in the form of an aerosol. The graphene nanosheets may be stacked in single, double, or triple layers, for example, and may have an average particle size of between about 35 to about 250 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Kansas State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Christopher Sorensen, Arjun Nepal, Gajendra Prasad Singh
  • Patent number: PP27141
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Corylus plant named ‘Wepster’ characterized by high vigor and an upright-spreading plant habit, yellowish-green developing and fully expanded leaves during the spring and summer, resistance to eastern filbert blight caused by the fungus Anisogramma anomala (Peck) E. Müller, presence of random amplified polymorphic DNA markers 152-800 and 268-580 amplified by the polymerase chain reaction and which are linked to a dominant allele for resistance to eastern filbert blight from the cultivar Gasaway, expression of incompatibility alleles S1 and S2 in the styles, and DNA fingerprints at 8 of 20 microsatellite marker loci differ from both parents OSU 440.005 and ‘Tonda Pacifica’, and from one parent at an additional 12 marker loci.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: State of Oregon Acting by and through the State Board of Higher Education on behalf of Oregon State University
    Inventors: Shawn A. Mehlenbacher, David C. Smith, Rebecca L. McCluskey
  • Patent number: PP27166
    Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety of Prunus armeniaca named ‘NJA152’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apricot varieties by its unique combination of a slightly later blooming habit, good production of glossy glabrous fruit with a red blush over a yellow-orange ground color, freestone flesh which has a melting texture and is moderately juicy, and flavor that is sweet-tart and aromatic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers