Patents Assigned to State University
  • Metal-air cell with performance enhancing additive
    Patent number: 9184478
    Abstract: Systems and methods drawn to an electrochemical cell comprising a low temperature ionic liquid comprising positive ions and negative ions and a performance enhancing additive added to the low temperature ionic liquid. The additive dissolves in the ionic liquid to form cations, which are coordinated with one or more negative ions forming ion complexes. The electrochemical cell also includes an air electrode configured to absorb and reduce oxygen. The ion complexes improve oxygen reduction thermodynamics and/or kinetics relative to the ionic liquid without the additive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Cody A. Friesen, Daniel Buttry
  • Bacterial identification
    Patent number: 9185356
    Abstract: The present invention provides for separation of bacterial species and serotypes using electrophoretic methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Thomas Taylor, Mark Hayes, LaKeta Kemp, Paul Jones
  • Strains for the production of flavonoids from glucose
    Patent number: 9181539
    Abstract: The invention relates to the production of flavonoids and flavonoid precursors in cells through recombinant expression of tyrosine ammonia lyase (TAL), 4-coumarate:CoA ligase (4CL), chalcone synthase (CHS), and chalcone isomerase (CHI).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Gregory Stephanopoulos, Christine Santos, Mattheos Koffas
  • Method for electrophoresis in liquid crystals
    Patent number: 9182618
    Abstract: A method of electrophoretic movement of liquid droplets/gas bubbles through a liquid crystal utilizes a direct (DC) or alternating (AC) electric field that is applied along the liquid crystal director (for liquid crystals with a positive dielectric anisotropy) or perpendicular to the director (for liquid crystals with a negative dielectric anisotropy). A perpendicular or tilted orientation of the liquid crystal molecules at the surface of the liquid droplet/gas bubble causes distortions, such that the fore-aft (or left-right) symmetry of the liquid droplet/gas bubble is broken. The asymmetric orientation of the liquid crystal around the liquid droplet/gas bubble allows both charged and neutral particles to be transported, even when the liquid droplets/gas bubbles themselves are perfectly symmetric (spherical).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: Kent State University
    Inventors: Oleg D. Lavrentovich, Israel Esteban Lazo-Martinez, Oleg P. Pishnyak
  • Fluorescent potassium ion sensors
    Patent number: 9181375
    Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to potassium ion sensors and monomers derived from such sensors. The disclosure also provides for polymers (e.g., random copolymers, nanoparticles, polymer thin films, and sensors) having polymerized monomeric potassium ion sensors as described herein. These compounds and polymers are useful for measuring intracellular and extracellular potassium ion concentrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS, A BODY CORPORATE OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA ACTING FOR AND ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yanqing Tian, Deirdre Meldrum, Xianfeng Zhou, Fengyu Su, Roger H. Johnson, Cody Youngbull
  • PLASMONICALLY ACTIVE NANOCOMPOSITES WITH A BIMODAL NANOPARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION
    Publication number: 20150314269
    Abstract: A self-regenerative metal nanocomposite comprised of a bimodal distribution of metal nanoparticles (NPs) with a metal oxide surrounding is introduced as a new type of plasmonic catalyst through a physical method. Methods of forming such nanocomposites are also disclosed. The support-free catalyst shows plentiful surface adsorbed oxygen species along with excellent localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) and appreciable photoluminescence (PL). The combination of high activity and durability of this plasmonic catalyst makes it viable for potential energy and cost-effective catalytic applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York
    Inventors: Michael A. CARPENTER, Zhouying ZHAO
  • SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR TARGET MODELING
    Publication number: 20150316646
    Abstract: For synthetic aperture radar (SAR) pixel vectoring, a method identifies target features of a target from a plurality of SAR signals. The method further classifies the target from the target features. In addition, the method enhances a pixel vector of the target in response to the target classification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventor: Chad P. Knight
  • METHODS MODULATING IMMUNOREGULATORY EFFECT OF STEM CELLS
    Publication number: 20150313946
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods or kits with inflammatory cytokines to pretreat 1-ISCs to augment their immune modulatory effect, in prevention and treatment of various diseases such as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, lupus, sepsis, hepatitis, cirrhosis, Parkinson's disease, chronic infections, and GvHD. The present invention relates to novel methods for enhancing the immunosuppressive or the immune stimulatory activities of mesenchymal stem cells (JvfSCs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Yufang SHI, Guangwen REN, Liying ZHANG
  • SYNTHETIC APERTURE RADAR PROCESSING
    Publication number: 20150316647
    Abstract: For synthetic aperture radar (SAR) processing, a SAR receives a plurality of SAR signals. The SAR generates a piecewise approximation of the plurality of SAR signals over a coherent processing interval. The piecewise approximation may mitigate phase reflection components of each SAR signal. The SAR further generates an estimate of the scene from the piecewise approximation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chad P. Knight, Jacob H. Gunther
  • COPPER FLUORIDE BASED NANOCOMPOSITES AS ELECTRODE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20150318547
    Abstract: The present invention relates to primary and secondary electrochemical energy storage systems, particularly to such systems as battery cells, which use materials that take up and release ions as a means of storing and supplying electrical energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Glenn Amatucci, Fadwa Badway
  • BORON COMPOSITE SURFACE COATINGS AND THEIR APPLICATION ON IMPLANTABLE DEVICES TO ACCELERATE OSSEOUS HEALING
    Publication number: 20150314047
    Abstract: The present invention discloses boron composite surface coatings, application of these coatings onto implantable devices, and use of the implantable devices for accelerating osseous healing. The implantable devices have wide applications, including but not limited to treating bone fracture, bone trauma, arthrodesis, and other bone deficit conditions, as well as bone injuries incurred in military and sports activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
    Inventors: Sheldon S. Lin, David N. Paglia, James P. O'Connor, Eric Breitbart, Joseph Benevenia
  • Systems and methods extending the laserspray ionization mass spectrometry concept from atmospheric pressure to vacuum
    Patent number: 9177773
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods that allow analysis of macromolecular structures using laserspray ionization at intermediate pressure or high vacuum using commercially available mass spectrometers with or without modification and with the application of heat. The systems and methods produce multiply-charged ions for improved analysis in mass spectrometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wayne State University
    Inventor: Sarah Trimpin
  • Electrochemical devices and methods of fabrication
    Patent number: 9177721
    Abstract: The described invention provides a packaged electrochemical device comprising an electrochemical battery, further comprising at least one electrochemical cell stack and a barrier packaging material. The present invention further provides a method of fabricating the packaged electrochemical device. The present invention further provides a flexible multifunctional liquid-based thermogalvanic cell that converts and stores electricity derived from low grade temperature differentials that exist in ubiquitous scenarios.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Glenn G. Amatucci, Irene Plitz, Anna B. Halajko, Linda Wu Sung
  • Methods for fabricating three-dimensional nano-scale structures and devices
    Patent number: 9177817
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a 3 dimensional structure, includes: forming a stack of at least 2 layers of photo resist material having different photo resist sensitivities upon a substrate; exposing the stack to beams of electromagnetic radiation or charged particles of different dosages to achieve selective solubility along a height of the stack; and dissolving soluble portions of the stack with a solvent to produce a 3 dimensional structure of desired geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: John G. Hartley, Ravi K. Bonam
  • Aryl tetrafluorosulfanyl compounds
    Patent number: 9174934
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of the Formula (I), methods of making the compounds, and devices comprising the compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
    Inventors: John Welch, Linbin Zhong
  • Gesture recognition biofeedback
    Patent number: 9173612
    Abstract: A gesture recognition biofeedback device is provided for improving fine motor function in persons with brain injury. The system detects a physical characteristic of the patient and provides feedback based on the detected characteristic. For instance, the system may detect surface muscle pressures of the forearm to provide real-time visual biofeedback to the patient based on a comparison of the detected muscle pressure and predefined values indicative of appropriate motor function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: William Craelius, Don Yungher, Nam H. Kim
  • Crystal structures of dolastatin 16, dolamethylleuine and dolaphenvaline, and methods for preparing dolamethylleuine and dolaphenvaline
    Patent number: 9175041
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystal structures of dolastatin 16, dolamethylleuine and dolaphenvaline. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing dolamethylleuine and dolaphenvaline. The present invention further relates to computer readable medium with crystal structural data and/or information stored thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate of the State of Arizona, acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: George R. Pettit, Thomas Smith, Jun-Ping Xu, Delbert Herald
  • Bexarotene analogs
    Patent number: 9174917
    Abstract: The present invention relates to analogs of bexarotene and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Carl E. Wagner, Peter W. Jurutka, Pamela A. Marshall, Arjan van der Vaart
  • Integrated process of distillation with side reactors for synthesis of organic acid esters
    Patent number: 9174920
    Abstract: An integrated process and system for synthesis of organic-acid esters is provided. The method of synthesizing combines reaction and distillation where an organic acid and alcohol composition are passed through a distillation chamber having a plurality of zones. Side reactors are used for drawing off portions of the composition and then recycling them to the distillation column for further purification. Water is removed from a pre-reactor prior to insertion into the distillation column. An integrated heat integration system is contained within the distillation column for further purification and optimizing efficiency in the obtaining of the final product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignees: E3TEC Service, LLC, Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Chandrakant B. Panchal, John C. Prindle, Aspi Kolah, Dennis J. Miller, Carl T. Lira
  • Chemosensors for hydrogen sulfide
    Patent number: 9175165
    Abstract: Selective chemosensing agents for hydrogen sulfide are provided. The chemosensing agents can act fast under mild conditions, are chemically stable for long-term storage, are sensitive for detection under near physiological conditions, show a linear concentration-signal relationship within physiologically relevant hydrogen sulfide concentration ranges for easy quantitation, show minimal or no interference by other anions in the blood, and are functional in aqueous solutions and blood plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Hanjing Peng, Binghe Wang