Patents Assigned to State University
  • Encapsulated polymer stabilized cholesteric texture light shutter
    Patent number: 9304350
    Abstract: An encapsulated polymer stabilized cholesteric texture (EPSCT) light shutter is formed from a cholesteric liquid crystal and monomer that is encapsulated into micron sized, polymer-coated droplets by either an emulsification or phase separation process. The polymer-coated droplets are disposed between transparent electrodes, where they are irradiated by ultra-violet (UV) light to polymerize the monomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Kent State University
    Inventors: Deng-Ke Yang, Yue Cui, Cuiyu Zhang
  • Threshold gate and threshold logic array
    Patent number: 9306151
    Abstract: Threshold gates and related circuitry are disclosed. In one embodiment, a threshold gate includes a threshold realization element and a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) element. The MTJ element is switchable from a first resistive state to a second resistive state. To realize a threshold function with the MTJ element, the threshold realization element is configured to switch the magnetic tunnel junction element from the first resistive state to the second resistive state in accordance with the threshold function. In this manner, the threshold gate may implement a threshold function that provides an output just like a complex Boolean function requiring several Boolean gates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Sarma Vrudhula, Nishant S. Nukala, Niranjan Kulkarni
  • Bacteriochlorin imides
    Patent number: 9303165
    Abstract: Compound of Formula I: are described, along with compositions containing the same and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Lindsey, Michael Krayer
  • 12CaO-7Al2O3 electride hollow cathode
    Patent number: 9305733
    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 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Lauren P. Rand, John D. Williams, Rafael A. Martinez
  • Chimeric OspA proteins and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 9303073
    Abstract: The invention relates to the development of chimeric OspA molecules for use in a new Lyme vaccine. More specifically, the chimeric OspA molecules comprise the proximal portion from one OspA serotype, together with the distal portion from another OspA serotype, while retaining antigenic properties of both of the parent polypeptides. The chimeric OspA molecules are delivered alone or in combination to provide protection against a variety of Borrelia genospecies. The invention also provides methods for administering the chimeric OspA molecules to a subject in the prevention and treatment of Lyme disease or borreliosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignees: BAXALTA INCORPORATED, BAXALTA GMBH, Research Foundation of the State University of New York, Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC
    Inventors: Brian A. Crowe, Ian Livey, Maria O'Rourke, Michael Schwendinger, John J. Dunn, Benjamin J. Luft
  • Recyclable high capacity selective sorbant for heavy metals, radionuclides, and actinides
    Patent number: 9301542
    Abstract: Tungstates for use in removal of heavy metals, radionuclides, actinides and other contaminants is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University
    Inventor: Allen Wallace Apblett
  • Aromatization or dehydrocyclization of N-alkanes using soluble transition metal complexes
    Patent number: 9302954
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions useful for synthesizing alkylaromatics from an n-alkanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Alan Goldman, Ritu Ahuja, William Schinski
  • Photosynthetic microorganisms expressing thermostable lipase
    Patent number: 9303264
    Abstract: The present invention encompasses a photosynthetic microorganism that produces biofuels and biofuel precursors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents for and on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Roy Curtiss, Xinyao Liu
  • Fe(II) sequestering agents and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9302019
    Abstract: Compounds and uses of the compounds are provided. The compounds can be used as Fe(II) sequestering compounds. For example, these compounds can be used to sequester Fe(II) in cells, organs, vasculature, or tissues. Also, provided are compositions and methods of using the them for sequestering Fe(II) in an individual. The compounds can be used as MRI paraCEST contrast agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Janet R. Morrow, Pavel Tsitovich
  • Genetically Modified Yersinia as Vaccines Against Yersinia Species
    Publication number: 20160089427
    Abstract: Recombinant attenuated Y. pseudotuberculosis mutants have been created that show efficacy as oral vaccines against plague caused by Y. pestis and Yersinosis caused by both Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis. Thus, live attenuated Y. pseudotuberculosis-based vaccines can be used to prevent Yersinosis in farm animals such as swine, cattle and sheep. The palatable baits containing live attenuated Y. pseudotuberculosis-based vaccines may be acceptable methods to control plague epidemics in wild animals. The methods disclosed can also be used to generate recombinant attenuated Y. entercolitica and Y. pestis vaccine strains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Roy Curtiss, Wei Sun
  • HYBRID LINEAR ACTUATOR CONTROLLED HYDRAULIC CELL STRETCHING
    Publication number: 20160089673
    Abstract: A hydraulic cell stretching device comprising a source of variable pressured hydraulic fluid hydraulically coupled to a flexing chamber. The flexing chamber has at least one cell well. The cell well has a membrane subjected to the variable pressured hydraulic fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Kevin John McCARTHY, Deborah Jane WASSENHOVE-McCARTHY
  • Methods and compositions for inducing deregulation of EPHA7 and ERK phosphorylation in human acute leukemias
    Patent number: 9297012
    Abstract: Methods for assessing a pathological condition in a subject include measuring one or more markers where a difference is indicative of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) or a predisposition to ALL, uses and compositions are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Carlo M. Croce
  • Inhibition of bacterial biofilms and microbial growth with imidazole derivatives
    Patent number: 9295257
    Abstract: Disclosure is provided for imidazole derivative compounds useful to inhibit the formation of biofilms and/or inhibit microbial growth, compositions including these compounds, devices including these compounds, and methods of using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Christian Melander, W. Steve McCall, Zhaoming Su, Roberta Melander
  • Multi-twist retarders for broadband polarization transformation and related fabrication methods
    Patent number: 9298041
    Abstract: An optical element includes at least two stacked birefringent layers having respective local optical axes that are rotated by respective twist angles over respective thicknesses of the at least two layers, and are aligned along respective interfaces between the at least two layers. The respective twist angles and/or the respective thicknesses are different. The at least two stacked birefringent layers may be liquid crystal polymer optical retarder layers. Related devices and fabrication methods are also discussed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Michael J. Escuti, Ravi K. Komanduri, Kristopher F. Lawler, Jr.
  • Regulated expression of antigen and/or regulated attentuation to enhance vaccine immunogenicity and/or safety
    Patent number: 9297015
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignees: Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University, The Washington University
    Inventors: Roy Curtiss, III, Shifeng Wang, Soo-Young Wanda, Wei Kong
  • Microfluidic cytochemical staining system
    Patent number: 9295988
    Abstract: The present invention provides devices and associated methods to facilitate multiplexed staining on a slide. The use of multiplexed staining on a single slide allows for more accurate disease diagnosis while also conserving sample. A PDMS based cytology overlay was created that is capable of coupling on-chip morphological, cytochemical, and immunological staining. Morphological and cytochemical staining of blood smears, along with immunostaining of lymph node imprints, was carried out to demonstrate the application of this microfluidic cytology chip (?CC) device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Charles Henry, Matthew Feirer, Meghan Mensack
  • Compositions and methods for immunodominant antigens
    Patent number: 9297803
    Abstract: Contemplated compositions, devices, and methods comprise immunodominant antigens from selected human pathogens (Burkholderia pseudomallei, Borrelia burgdorferi, Brucella melitensis, Chlamydia muridarum, Coxiella burnetii, Francisella tularensis, human Herpes virus 1 and 2, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Plasmodium falciparum, and Vaccinia virus) can be used as a vaccine, as diagnostic markers, and as therapeutic agents. In particularly preferred aspects, the antigens have quantified and known relative reactivities with respect to sera of a population infected with the pathogen, and have a known association with a disease parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignees: Immport Therapeutics, Inc., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Philip Felgner, David Huw Davies, Xiaowu Liang, Maria Laura Gennaro
  • Yeast strains
    Patent number: 9297027
    Abstract: Several mutated strains of Scheffersomyces stipitis are generated by repetitive culturing of the parent strain on two types of concentrated hydrolyzates and with ethanol-challenged xylose-fed continuous culture. Isolates collected from various enriched populations are screened and ranked based on relative xylose uptake rate and ethanol yield. Ranking on hydrolyzates with and without nutritional supplementation is used to identify those isolates with best performance across diverse conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Patricia J. Slininger, Stephanie R. Thompson, Venkatesh Balan, Leonardo Da Costa Sousa, Bruce Dale, Maureen A. Shea-Andersh, Bruce S. Dien
  • Interspecific hybrid flowering pear ‘NCPX1’
    Patent number: PP26539
    Abstract: ‘NCPX1’ is a new cultivar of hybrid flowering pear with a narrow fastigiated habit, red to purple flower buds opening with white flower petals and a high level of resistance to fire blight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Thomas G. Ranney
  • plant named ‘Blue Chip Jr’
    Patent number: PP26581
    Abstract: Buddleja ‘Blue Chip Jr’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ has low vigor resulting in very dwarf stature. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ is asexually propagated using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ demonstrates a dense, spreading growth habit. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ is lacking male flower parts (anthers), resulting in male (pollen) sterility. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ produces female structures that are essentially sterile, resulting in lack of seed formation. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ has purple-violet flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Dennis James Werner