Patents Assigned to State University
  • REGULATED EXPRESSION OF ANTIGEN AND/OR REGULATED ATTENTUATION TO ENHANCE VACCINE IMMUNOGENICITY AND/OR SAFETY
    Publication number: 20160199467
    Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for making and using recombinant bacteria that are capable of regulated attenuation and/or regulated expression of one or more antigens of interest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Roy Curtiss, III, Shifeng Wang, Soo-Young Wanda, Wei Kong
  • ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS: SALINAMIDE DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20160200771
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): and salts thereof, wherein X and Y have any of the values defined herein. The compounds inhibit bacterial RNA polymerase, inhibit bacterial growth, and have applications in, analysis of RNA polymerase structure and function, control of bacterial gene expression, control of bacterial growth, antibacterial chemistry, antibacterial therapy, and drug discovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Richard H. Ebright, Yon W. Ebright, Yu Feng, David Degen
  • Open-cell foam for the selective absorption of oil from water
    Patent number: 9388289
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for fabricating microporous, open-cell foam of a hierarchical structure from a composition comprising a foamable liquid polymer, a curing agent for the polymer, a blowing agent and a filler that functions as a viscosity modifier for the foam-forming composition. By appropriate selection of materials, microporous, open-cell polymer foam is producible which, due to its hydrophobic character, is capable of absorbing relatively low surface tension liquids, e.g., hydrocarbon oils, and reject high surface tension liquids, e.g., water. These foams may be applied in maritime oil spill clean-up operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Shahab Shojaei-Zadeh, Michael Fechtmann
  • System for locating a fault in a power distribution system using a direct current signal of a distributed resource modulated by an alternating current signal
    Patent number: 9389269
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject a direct current (DC) signal from the controllable voltage source converter of at least one DC voltage distributed resource into the distribution system and modulating an alternating current (AC) signal on top of the direct current (DC) signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Passinam Tatcho, Mischa Steurer, Hui Li
  • Multi-node encryption
    Patent number: 9391962
    Abstract: For multi-node encryption, a method generates an upstream node nonce from communication data exchanged with an upstream node. In addition, the method generates a first upstream message transformation as a function of the upstream node nonce. The method further generates a tunnel transformation as a function of previous upstream message transformations and the first upstream message transformation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Utah State University
    Inventors: Robert F. Houghton, Jeffrey J. Johnson
  • System for locating a fault in a power distribution system comprising at least one microturbine distributed resource
    Patent number: 9389266
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject current from the distributed resources into the distribution system, wherein at least one of the distributed resources is a microturbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Passinam Tatcho, Mischa Steurer, Hui Li
  • System for locating a fault in a power distribution system comprising at least one wind turbine distributed resource
    Patent number: 9389267
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject current from the distributed resources into the distribution system, wherein at least one of the distributed resources is a wind turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Passinam Tatcho, Mischa Steurer, Hui Li
  • Collagen D-spacings in fibril bundles
    Patent number: 9390496
    Abstract: Methods and systems for diagnosing a bone disease or other condition related to collagen in a subject are provided. These include providing a bone sample from the subject and determining a quantitative collagen morphology value of the bone sample. A reference value is provided from a non-affected control subject where the reference value is a quantitative collagen morphology value from the same type of bone sample obtained from a population of non-affected control subjects. The quantitative collagen morphology value of the subject's bone sample is compared to the reference value. If the collagen morphology value is altered versus the reference value, the subject is diagnosed as having a collagen related bone disease. The collagen morphology value can include mean fibril spacings and distributions of the fibril spacings taken from a subject's bone sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: The Regents Of The University of Michigan, Henry Ford Health System, Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mark M. Banaszak Holl, Gary J. Fisher, Ming Fang, Clifford M. Les, Bradford G. Orr, Elizabeth Goldstein, Anthony Turner
  • Method for identifying a subpopulation of mammalian cells with distinctive ribosome translation profiles
    Patent number: 9388405
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to subpopulations of mammalian cells with distinctive ribosome translational profiles, i.e. translational activities. The present invention further relates to methods for identifying and isolating such cells, kits comprising the same, or methods which utilize different translational activities of these subpopulations of mammalian cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Wayne State University
    Inventors: Leon Carlock, Maria Cypher
  • Therapeutic compositions for bone repair
    Patent number: 9387250
    Abstract: Individuals having diabetes are more prone to fractures, periodontitis, and other bone related issues as compared to healthy individuals. Furthermore, bone healing in diabetic patients is prolonged. The invention provides a method for decreasing bone resorption or increasing bone formation or promoting bone healing in diabetic patients. In particular, a biodegradeable polymer, such as a polyanhydride salicylate is administered at or near a bone defect site, and upon hydrolysis of the polymer will releases biologically active salicylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignees: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Kathryn E. Uhrich, Dana Graves, Keisuke Wada, Joseph P. Fiorellini, Michelle Morano, Roselin Rosario-Meléndez, Sabrina Sachiko Snyder
  • Using ion current signal for soot and in-cylinder variable measuring techniques in internal combustion engines and method for doing the same
    Patent number: 9388759
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for the use of the ion current signal characteristics for onboard cycle-by-cycle, cylinder-by-cylinder measurement, for example soot measurement, load measurement such as indicated or brake mean effective pressure, or fuel consumption measurement in an internal combustion engine. The system may acquire an ion current signal, measures one or more of soot, load, fuel consumption and may control the engine operating parameters accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Wayne State University
    Inventors: Fadi A. Estefanous, Tamer H. Badawy, Naeim A. Henein
  • Multifunctional radical quenchers for the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction
    Patent number: 9388163
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for identifying therapeutic agents that are multifunctional radical quenchers. It also provides compounds of formula: 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: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a Body Corporate of the State of Arizona, Acting for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sidney Hecht, Omar Khdour, Sandipan Roy Chowdhury, Poulami Talukder
  • Method of locating a fault in a power distribution system comprising at least one distributed resource having a controllable voltage source converter
    Patent number: 9389270
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject current from the distributed resources into the distribution system, wherein at least one of the distributed resource comprises a controllable voltage source converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Passinam Tatcho, Mischa Steurer, Hui Li
  • Scalable multiple-inverse diffusion flame burner for synthesis and processing of carbon-based and other nanostructured materials and films and fuels
    Patent number: 9388042
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods of use thereof for the production of carbon-based and other nanostructures, as well as fuels and reformed products, are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Stephen D. Tse, Nasir K. Memon, Bernard H. Kear
  • System for locating a fault in a power distribution system comprising at least one DC voltage distributed resource having a controllable voltage source converter
    Patent number: 9389268
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system to ensure that distributed resources of a power distribution system remain connected to the circuitry of the power distribution system when a fault occurs at a distributed resource node to assist in identifying the location of the fault by continuing to inject current from the distributed resources into the distribution system, wherein at least one of the distributed resources is a DC voltage distributed resource comprising a controllable voltage source converter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Passinam Tatcho, Mischa Steurer, Hui Li
  • SOLID GRAIN STRUCTURES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20160194256
    Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for providing a solid grain fuel for a hybrid rocket. In one embodiment, the solid grain fuel includes a housing having a length extending between a first side and a second side. The housing defines a central axis and a bore extending from the first side to the second side. The bore of the housing extends with a helical configuration along the length of the housing. Further, the housing includes multiple segments configured to interlock together to form the bore along the length of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Utah State University
    Inventors: Stephen A. Whitmore, Daniel P. Merkley, Mansour Sobbi, Sean D. Walker, Spencer Mathias
  • VEGETABLE OIL-BASED PRESSURE SENSITIVE ADHESIVES
    Publication number: 20160194535
    Abstract: 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 includes a product made from at least one epoxidized vegetable oil and at least one dibasic acid or anhydride, or a combination of a dibasic acid or anhydride and a monobasic acid or anhydride.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Kaichang Li, Anlong Li
  • METHODS OF AND DEVICES FOR CAPTURING CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS
    Publication number: 20160193606
    Abstract: A device and methods are provided for efficient and quick capture of target cells through a main microchannel having capture elements immobilized thereon and manipulating a velocity profile of a sample as it passes through the main microchannel. The cell capture device may have a main microchannel with a depth slightly larger than the diameter of the target cells and a plurality of side microchannels. The side microchannels may have a depth smaller than the diameter of the target cells. The device and methods may be used for early cancer detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Taehyun Park, Daniel Sang-Won Park, Sudheer D. Rani, Michael C. Murphy, Dimitris E. Nikitopoulos
  • Type 1 Diabetes Biomarkers
    Publication number: 20160195546
    Abstract: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients make antibodies to self-proteins that are potential biomarkers for early detection and risk prediction. We have identified seventeen antigens as biomarkers for early diagnosis and risk prediction of T1D, including the antigens MLH1, MTIF3, PPIL2, NUP50, TOX4, FIGN, C9orf142, ZNF280D, HES1, QRFPR, CTRC, SNX6, SYTL4, ELA2A, IGRP, PAX6, and HMGN3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicants: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University, University of Florida Research Foundation, Incorporated
    Inventors: Joshua LaBaer, Ji Qiu, Xiaofang Bian, Desmond A. Schatz, Clive H. Wasserfall, Mark A. Atkinson
  • FLUOROPHORE CHELATED LANTHANIDE LUMINESCENT PROBES WITH IMPROVED QUANTUM EFFICIENCY
    Publication number: 20160194690
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel luminescent compositions of matter containing a fluorophore, synthetic methods for making the compositions, macromolecular conjugates of the compositions, and the use of the compositions in various methods of detection. The invention also provides kits containing the compositions and their conjugates for use in the methods of detection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicants: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Jersey Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Arkady Mustaev, Maxim Kozlov, Salvatore Marras, Lev Krasnoperov, Laura Wirpsza, Shyamala Pillai