Abstract: A testing system for wireless power transfer systems, including a stationary plate, a rotating plate, and a driver to rotate the rotating plate with respect to the stationary plate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 19, 2012
Date of Patent:
September 22, 2015
Assignee:
Utah State University
Inventors:
Aaron Gilchrist, Hunter Wu, Kylee D. Sealy, Paul D. Israelsen
Abstract: The invention provides compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein Ya, Yb, R1, R2, and G are as described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula (I). The compounds are useful as inhibitors of bacterial RNA polymerase and as antibacterial agents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 16, 2011
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignee:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Abstract: The invention provides permeable magnetically responsive filtration membranes that include a filtration membrane polymer base suitable for fluid filtration; hydrophilic polymers conjugated to the surface of the filtration membrane polymer; and magnetic nanoparticles affixed to the ends of a plurality of the hydrophilic polymers, wherein the hydrophilic polymers are movable with respect to the surface of the filtration membrane polymer surface in the presence of an oscillating magnetic field.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 8, 2012
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignee:
Colorado State University Research Foundation
Inventors:
Sumith Ranil Wickramasinghe, Xianghong Qian, Heath H. Himstedt, Mathias Ulbricht, Michael J. Semmens
Abstract: A system and method of scheduling tasks, comprising receiving activity and performance data from registers or storage locations maintained by hardware and an operating system; storing calibration coefficients associated with the activity and performance data; computing an energy dissipation rate based on at least the activity and performance data; and scheduling tasks under the operating system based on the computed energy dissipation rate.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 11, 2013
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignee:
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for providing and using markers of aphid resistant germplasm, particularly for identifying aphid resistance germplasm in soybean plants. Specifically, the inventions related to providing aphid resistant germplasm identified by markers associated with decreased damage from aphid feeding, as well as enhanced tolerance to aphid infestation of soybean plants. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for using genetic markers in breeding methods for producing plants with increased resistance to aphid damage and tolerance, while retaining and acquiring desired agronomic traits. Additionally, markers were developed for fine mapping of aphid resistance genes including allele specific contributions to plants for breeding soybean plants with increased aphid resistance.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 6, 2012
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignee:
Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for producing thermoset, water repellent binders particularly effective for forming combustible composite materials. The binders include a mixture of an alkaline protein hydrolyzate and a bio-oil or an acidic protein hydrolyzate and a lignin compound. Desirably, the binders and the resulting combustible composite materials are substantially free of formaldehyde.
Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein pertains to a method for screening drugs using second-harmonic generation microscopy. The tissue is scanned with a pulsed laser light which has an excitation wavelength. At least some of microtubules within the tissue produce generated light with a second-harmonic wavelength that is half the excitation wavelength. A microtubule pattern within the tissue is determined based on an analysis of the generated second-harmonic wavelength.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 17, 2014
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignees:
Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Research Foundation of the State University of New York
Abstract: An electrode for reduction of an oxidant including a phosphorus-doped carbon-containing catalyst represented by the chemical formula CNxPy, where x is from 0 to about 10 wt. % and y is from about 1 ppm to about 10 wt. %. A device for producing electricity by facilitating an electrochemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidant. The device including a first electrode for oxidizing the fuel to produce protons and electrons. The device further includes a second electrode in electrical communication with the first electrode when electrically connected to the external circuit. The second electrode includes a phosphorus-doped carbon-containing catalyst for reducing the oxidant and is represented by the chemical formula CNxPy, where x is from 0 to about 10 wt. % and y is from about 1 ppm to about 10 wt. %. The device further includes an electrolyte, such as, a membrane, separating the first electrode from the second electrode.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 17, 2012
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignee:
The Ohio State University
Inventors:
Umit S. Ozkan, Dieter von Deak, Elizabeth Biddinger
Abstract: Particular aspects provide novel methods for redirecting carbon allocation in plants or cell culture from lignification to inherently more useful and tractable materials, and to facilitate the generation of, e.g., biofuels from the remaining plant ro culture biomass. Particular aspects provided novel methods for converting monolignols into allyl/propenyl phenols, and for chavicol/eugenol formation or production. Additional aspects relate to the discovery of novel chavicol/eugenol synthases that convert p-coumaryl/coniferyl alcohol esters into chavicol/eugenol, and to novel compositions (e.g., novel proteins and nucleic acids encoding same), and novel methods using same for producing or forming chavicol/eugenol and other derivatives in cell culture and/or genetically modified plants, and for re-engineering the composition of plant biomass.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 29, 2007
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignee:
Washington State University
Inventors:
Norman G. Lewis, Laurence B. Davin, Sung-Jin Kim, Daniel Giddings Vassão, Ann M. Patten, Dietmar Eichinger
Abstract: An apparatus includes a connector and is configured to mount to a machine having multiple axes of control. A control signal on the connector determines a path of a rotating tool holder.
Abstract: A system and method for movably sealing a vapor deposition source is described. One embodiment includes a system for coating a substrate, the system comprising a deposition chamber; a vapor pocket located within the deposition chamber; and an at least one movable seal, wherein the at least one movable seal is configured to form a first seal with a first portion of a substrate, and wherein the first seal is configured to prevent a vapor from leaking past the first portion of the substrate out of the vapor pocket. In some embodiments, the movable seal may comprise a first flange, wherein the first flange forms a wall of the vapor pocket; and a second flange, wherein the second flange is configured to be movably disposed within a first groove of the source block.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 2013
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2015
Assignee:
Colorado State University Research Foundation
Inventors:
Robert A. Enzenroth, Joseph D. LoBue, Lawrence J. Knipp
Abstract: Hand pointing has been an intuitive gesture for human interaction with computers. A hand pointing estimation system is provided, based on two regular cameras, which includes hand region detection, hand finger estimation, two views' feature detection, and 3D pointing direction estimation. The technique may employ a polar coordinate system to represent the hand region, and tests show a good result in terms of the robustness to hand orientation variation. To estimate the pointing direction, Active Appearance Models are employed to detect and track, e.g., 14 feature points along the hand contour from a top view and a side view. Combining two views of the hand features, the 3D pointing direction is estimated.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 2, 2015
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2015
Assignee:
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
Abstract: Fuel-air premixing is the accepted technology for reducing NOx emissions from combustors and burners. In view of this complex burner-nozzle designs involving multiple swirlers have been designed and developed. I have developed a high-premixing fuel-air nozzle that involves micro-fabricated porous swirl panels with distributed fuel injection. The design and fabrication of the fuel injector has been completed, the injector assembly has been set up in a combustor test-rig, and a variety of tests have been undertaken. The tests have clearly established that compared to a traditional solid swirler with a premixing length the micro-fabricated swirl injector-assembly lowers the Lean Blowout Limit, enhances mixing and volumetric heat release, and for the same temperature levels as the solid swirler, reduces NOx levels.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 11, 2009
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2015
Assignee:
Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University And Agricultural and Mechanical College
Abstract: Naphthyl-containing compounds having structural formula S2R for use in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). R may include an aromatic group, a heterocyclic group, or a group that is both aromatic and heterocylic. In some examples, R is phenyl, biphenyl, and thiophenyl. OLEDs including these compounds are shown to emit in a range between 400 nm and 700 nm. These OLEDs are suitable for devices including televisions, laptop computers, computer monitors, personal digital assistants, mobile phones, portable media players, watches, test devices, advertising displays, information displays, indication displays, and large-area light-emitting elements for general illumination.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 8, 2013
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2015
Assignee:
Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
Abstract: It is disclosed herein that expression of microRNA-26 is decreased in hepatocellular (HCC) tumor tissue relative to non-cancerous tissue, and that a low level of microRNA-26 is associated with a poor clinical outcome. It is also disclosed herein that a low expression level of microRNA-26 is correlated with a favorable response to interferon (IFN)-? therapy in HCC patients. Thus, provided herein is a method of predicting the clinical outcome of a patient diagnosed with HCC comprising detecting the level of microRNA-26 expression in a sample obtained from the patient. Also provided is a method of selecting a patient diagnosed with HCC as a candidate for IFN-? therapy, comprising detecting the level of microRNA-26 expression in a sample obtained from the patient. A method of identifying therapeutic agents for the treatment of HCC, comprising screening candidate agents in vitro to select an agent that increases expression of microRNA-26 in HCC cells are also provided.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 11, 2009
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2015
Assignees:
The Ohio State University, Fudan University, The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services
Inventors:
Xin W. Wang, Junfang Ji, Carlo M. Croce, Hui-chuan Sun, Zhao-you Tang
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.
Abstract: The present invention relates to nematicides, which are compositions that kill nematodes when placed in physical contact with nematodes. Nematodes do not decompose organic matter, but, instead, are parasitic and free-living organisms that feed on living material. M. incognita is a root knot nematode that has the ability to cause infection in more than 2,000 species of plants. Specifically, the present invention relates to CED-4 peptides that effectively kill nematodes. These CED-4 peptides are segments of the CED-4 protein. This invention is directed to a nematicide composition comprising an effective amount of a CED-4 peptide consisting of no more than 50 amino acids. In one aspect of the invention, the nematicide composition consists of no more than 30 amino acids. In another aspect of the invention, the nematicide consists of no more than 20 amino acids.
Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJA151’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apricot varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, fruit that ripen in early season, attractive fruit with a dark orange ground color, freestone fruit with a moderately juicy, fine, melting texture and moderately acidic flavor, and good production of fruit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 8, 2013
Date of Patent:
September 8, 2015
Assignee:
Rutgers, The State University
Inventors:
Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers