Patents Assigned to State University
  • Extruded legumes
    Publication number: 20080145483
    Abstract: An extrusion process for producing a uniform and highly expanded food product is disclosed. The uniform expansion ratio possessed by the extruded product provides a consistent texture and has application in a wide variety of food consumables, ranging from snacks to breakfast cereals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicants: The United States of America, as represented By the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jose De J. Berrios, Juming Tang, Barry G. Swanson
  • Memory influencing protein
    Publication number: 20080145351
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for enhancing and/or impairing memory in animals, including humans by the administration of an effective amount of an atypical form of protein kinase C such as protein kinase M zeta (PKM?) and/or a PKM?, inhibitor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Todd C. Sacktor
  • Degradable 1,4-benzodioxepin-3-hexyl-2,5-dione monomer derived polymer with a high glass transition temperature
    Publication number: 20080146774
    Abstract: A homopolymer of 1,4-benzodioxepin-3-cyclohexyl-2,5-dione with a Tg of 120° C. Copolymers are also described. The polymers are useful for surgical and other applications where biodegradability is important.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Gregory L. Baker, Feng Jing, Milton R. Smith
  • Process for producing N-protected boryl compounds
    Publication number: 20080146814
    Abstract: Process for the preparation of N-protected boryl compounds. The compounds are intermediates to functionalized compounds, both natural and synthetic which are cytotoxic, anticancer and antiviral agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Milton R. Smith, Robert E. Maleczka, Venkata A. Kallepalli, Edith Onyeozili
  • Coronamycins
    Patent number: 7387888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated strains of a Streptomyces spp. which are endophytes of dicotyledonous plants and to methods for selecting such strains. The present invention also relates to a biologically active compound called coronamycin obtained from endophytic Streptomycetes isolated from higher plants. The present invention further relates to compositions of such compounds and to methods of protecting plants against attack by a plant pathogen and methods of inhibiting bacterial growth, fungal growth, viral infection, growth of parasitic organisms, and cancer cell growth with such compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignees: Montana State University, Novozymes Biotech Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Strobel, Debbie S. Yaver, Uvidelio F. Castillo, David Ezra
  • Method of delaminating aggregated particles with a coating agent in a substantially supercritical fluid
    Patent number: 7387749
    Abstract: The present invention involves a method of delaminating aggregated particles of natural silicate, nanoplatelet, nanofiber, or nanotube structures. The method comprises diffusing a coating agent in a substantially supercritical fluid between the aggregated particles and catastrophically depressurizing the substantially supercritical fluid to form delaminated particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Wayne State University
    Inventors: Esin Gulari, Gulay K. Serhatkulu, Kannan Rangaramanujam
  • Canary bit
    Publication number: 20080140884
    Abstract: A computer processor protects a protected word in computer readable memory by employing a canary word in the same buffer as the protected word that is protected by a secure bit and/or by employing a canary bit that directly protects the protected word. A bit setting module marks the protected word as tainted by setting the secure bit or canary bit in response to overwrite of the canary word and/or protected word, including overwrite resulting from overflow of the buffer. A validation module validates non-control data stored in the protected word every time the non-control data is used by a computer process by checking the secure bit of the canary word and/or by checking the canary bit of the protected word.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Richard Enbody, Krek Piromsopa
  • Chromophore and polymer capable of detecting the presence of various neurotoxins and method of use
    Publication number: 20080138912
    Abstract: Applicants have produced a chromophore and a polymer that are highly sensitive to the presence of various agents, including organophosphates, pesticides, neurotoxins, metal ions, some explosives, and biological toxins. The detection is accomplished by detecting a change in the fluorescence characteristics of the chromophore or polymer when in the presence of the agent to be detected. The chromophore and polymer may be incorporated into sensors of various types, and they are adaptable for potential field use in areas where detection of these types of agents is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: North Dakota State University
    Inventors: Johnson Thomas, Philip Boudjouk
  • Triaminophosphine ligands for carbon-nitrogen and carbon-carbon bond formation
    Patent number: 7385058
    Abstract: Methods and compounds are provided for the formation of carbon-nitrogen or carbon-carbon bonds comprising reacting an amine or an aryl boronic acid with an aryl halide in the presence of a palladium catalyst, a base, and a compound of formula II:
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Verkade, Sameer Urgaonkar, JuHua Xu
  • Preparation of hymenialdisine derivatives and use thereof
    Patent number: 7385055
    Abstract: The synthesis and biological activity of indoloazepines and acid amine salts thereof which are structurally related to naturally-occurring hymenialdisine is disclosed. Naturally-occurring hymenialdisine obtained from the sponge is a potent inhibitor of production of cytokines interleukin-2 (IL-2) and tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?). The chemically-synthesized indoloazepines of the invention also inhibit production of IL-2 and TNF-?. The indoloazepines are useful for treating inflammatory diseases, particularly diseases associated with kinases NF-?B or GSK-3? activation or NF-?B activated gene expression products. The indoloazepines are useful for the treatment of cancer by the inhibition of kinases CHK1 and CHK2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventor: Jetze J. Tepe
  • Catalysts for use in enantioselective synthesis
    Patent number: 7385064
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds having the following formula: in which Z11 is selected from a substituted or unsubstituted saturated adamantyl or other polycyclic group and a substituted or unsubstituted branched acyclic group containing at least 5 carbon atoms at least one of which is a tertiary carbon; and in which Z12 is a cyclic imide. Methods of using these compounds as chiral catalysts for carbenoid reactions and for enantioselective C—H aminations are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Huw M. L. Davies, Ravisekhara P. Reddy
  • Animal model, cells, and treatment for malignant melanoma
    Patent number: 7385103
    Abstract: The present invention provides transgenic non-human animal models and cell lines which express a metabotropic glutamate receptor 1 in a melanocyte-specific manner and, as a result, exhibit a predisposition to the development of melanoma. The invention further teaches methods of using the transgenic animals and cell lines to identify therapeutic agents. Diagnostic methods for detecting a melanoma are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Rutgers, the State University
    Inventor: Suzie Chen
  • OPTICAL NETWORK ARCHITECTURES AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION SCHEMES
    Publication number: 20080131122
    Abstract: The present invention provides optical network methods and systems. In one example, a method for handling packets in a node coupled to a ring and star subnetwork may include (a) receiving in the given node a data packet on the ring subnetwork, (b) detecting a failure on the ring subnetwork, (c) determining a new transmission path to the destination node, and (d) sending the data packet along the new transmission path. In another example, an EPON may include (a) a root coupled to a ring and star subnetwork, (b) ONUs coupled to the root via a splitter/combiner and a first fiber link, (c) a second fiber link coupled to a subset of ONUs and the star subnetwork, and (d) a WDM coupler on the first fiber link that separates a first waveband of wavelengths from a second waveband of wavelengths and guides the first waveband to the star.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Martin Reisslein, Martin Maier, Martin Herzog
  • Fluid distribution and collection in landfills and contaminated sites
    Publication number: 20080131207
    Abstract: A fluid injection and removal system to inject or remove fluids from a landfill or contaminated area. The system allows for treatment of waste in the landfill or the contaminated area. The fluid injection and removal system includes a permeable layer and at least one perforated pipe. The permeable layer enables essentially uniform distribution of the fluid into the underlying waste or contaminated area. The fluid injection and removal system can be combined with a leachate collection system to create a leachate recirculation system for use in a landfill. The leachate collection system includes at least one perforated collection pipe embedded in a drainage layer. Sensors can be provided in the permeable layer to enable the change in the physical characteristics of the waste adjacent the permeable layer to be monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventor: Milind V. Khire
  • Analytical methods and apparatus
    Publication number: 20080129994
    Abstract: A gaseous analyte including a small amount of a multiatomic moiety incorporating a particular isotope, such as 14CO2 is subjected to a standing optical wave at a resonant wavelength of the moiety while maintaining the moiety in an excited condition, such as in a gas discharge. The standing optical wave may be applied by a laser having a sample cell containing the analyte within the laser cavity. Monitoring an induced effect such as the optogalvanic effect yields a signal directly related to the quantity of the moiety. The test can detect quantities of the moiety of an attomole or less, and in some cases on the order of 100 molecules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventor: Daniel E. Murnick
  • Secure Bit
    Publication number: 20080133858
    Abstract: Prevention of buffer-overflow attacks on a computer system is presented. In another aspect of the present invention, a Secure Bit is associated with a memory location. A further aspect of the present invention involves modification of semantics to manage the Secure Bit. When the Secure Bit is marked, an interrupt or fault signal is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Richard Enbody, Krerk Piromsopa
  • Geminivirus Resistant Transgenic Plants
    Publication number: 20080134359
    Abstract: Transgenic plants with increased resistance to geminivirus infection, and nucleic acid constructs useful in producing such plants, are described. The transgenic plants express a mutant AL1/C1 geminivirus protein, which increases resistance to infection by at least one geminivirus, compared to a non-transformed control plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Linda Hanley-Bowdoin, Beverly Orozco, Wilhelm Gruissem
  • NEW POLYARYLATES FOR DRUG DELIVERY AND TISSUE ENGINEERING
    Publication number: 20080131480
    Abstract: Biocompatible polyarylates of diphenol compounds and poly(alkylene oxide) dicarboxylic acids, articles formed therefrom and therapeutic uses are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Joachim Kohn, Satish Pulapura, Arthur Schwartz, Raman Bahulekar
  • Fluid distribution and collection in landfills and contaminated sites
    Publication number: 20080131206
    Abstract: A fluid injection and removal system to inject or remove fluids from a landfill or contaminated area. The system allows for treatment of waste in the landfill or the contaminated area. The fluid injection and removal system includes a permeable layer and at least one perforated pipe. The permeable layer enables essentially uniform distribution of the fluid into the underlying waste or contaminated area. The fluid injection and removal system can be combined with a leachate collection system to create a leachate recirculation system for use in a landfill. The leachate collection system includes at least one perforated collection pipe embedded in a drainage layer. Sensors can be provided in the permeable layer to enable the change in the physical characteristics of the waste adjacent the permeable layer to be monitored.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventor: Milind V. Khire
  • Cranberry variety named ‘NJS98-35’
    Patent number: PP18911
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin content (red pigment), lower titratable acidity, and larger fruit size. In addition, high TAcy values in September provide for an earlier harvest window for processed fruit, especially relative to ‘Stevens’ (unpatented), a primary commercial variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa