Patents Assigned to State University
  • Method of forming nanostructures on ceramics
    Patent number: 7303723
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing oriented arrays of ceramic or metal oxide nanostructures, such as titania (TiO2) nanofibers. The nanofibers are formed on the surface of a body that is first sintered at a temperature in the range of about 1,100 to about 1,400 degrees Celsius. Subsequently, the surface is exposed to an H2-bearing gas, such as H2 and N2 in a ratio of about 5:95 at about 700 degrees Celsius for about 8 hours. During heat treatment in the gas phase reaction, sintered titania grains transform into arrays of nanofibers oriented in the same crystallographic direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Sheikh A. Akbar, Sehoon Yoo, Kenneth H. Sandhage
  • Regiospecific synthesis of nicotine derivatives
    Patent number: 7304160
    Abstract: Methods of synthesizing nicotine analogs and derivatives are described. The methods are particularly useful for the regioselective production of enantiomerically pure nicotine anlogs having substituents at the C4 position. Intermediates useful for the synthesis of such compounds are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Laura S. King, Emilie Smith, Daniel L. Comins
  • Photoemissive ion mobility spectrometry in ambient air
    Patent number: 7304298
    Abstract: A photoemissive ion mobility spectrometer is disclosed for of chlorinated hydrocarbons and nitro-organic materials. Backside illumination of a thin gold film by pulsed laser radiation, pulsed ultraviolet xenon flashlamp, or like UV source, is used to produce bursts of low energy photo-emitted electrons. These swarms of thermalized electrons are directly attached by electronegative analytes or by reactant molecules, followed by charge transfer to the more electronegative analyte. Total internal reflection is incorporated for the backside illumination using optical elements such as a fused silica prism. The spectrometer allows for the direct vaporization of adsorbed explosive molecules from surfaces followed by direct injection into the photoemissive ion mobility spectrometer through a heated inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: North Dakota State University
    Inventors: Orven F. Swenson, Feng Hong
  • Carbohydrate Antigen-Nanoparticle Conjugates and Uses Thereof as Antimetastatic Agents in Treating Cancer
    Publication number: 20070275007
    Abstract: Carbohydrate antigen-nanoparticle conjugates are disclosed. Methods of making carbohydrate antigen-nanoparticle conjugates are also disclosed. The carbohydrate antigen-nanoparticle conjugates can be used to inhibit metastasis of tumor cells in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicants: The Government of the United States of America, represented by the Secretary of Health and Human S, The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Joseph Barchi, Kate Rittenhouse-Olson, Sergei Svarovsky
  • Three dimensional-BIO-mimicking active scaffolds
    Publication number: 20070275458
    Abstract: The invention provides a Cellulose acetate (CA) thin, porous membranes produced by electrospinning precursor polymer solutions in acetone at room temperature and a process for manufacturing the same. The invention also provides a Cellulose acetate (CA) thin, porous membranes produced by electrospinning precursor polymer solutions in acetone at room temperature further comprising ceramic nano-structured component (carbon nanotubes) in the polymer membranes to provide additional strength and porosity and a process for manufacturing the same. The fabricated CA-CT membranes specifically mimic the topography and porosity of natural Extracellular Matrix (ECM) and can be used as scaffolding for cell growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventor: Pelagia-Irene Gouma
  • Automated nanoassembly
    Patent number: 7297946
    Abstract: An automated nanomanipulation system is provided for manufacturing a nanoscale structure. The system includes: a design model for the nanoscale structure; image data of a sample surface upon which the nanoscale structure is to be manufactured; a movable member configured to perform a nanomanipulation operation on the sample surface; and a path planning subsystem adapted to receive the design model and the image data. The path planning subsystem generates path data indicative of a path for traversing the movable member along the sample surface such that the movable member manipulates one or more randomly distributed nanoobjects in accordance with the design model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Board of Trustees operating Michigan State University
    Inventors: Ning Xi, Guangyong Li, Heping Chen
  • Intermediates for the synthesis of polypropionate antibiotics
    Patent number: 7297807
    Abstract: The invention relates to intermediate compounds of the formula wherein R1 is H or a protecting group, R2 and R3 each independently represent H, methyl, or a leaving group, provided that at least one, but not both, of R2 and R3 is a leaving group. The intermediate compounds are useful for the synthesis of discodermolide, its derivatives, and related compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York
    Inventors: Kathlyn Parker, Huanyan Cao
  • Si/SiGe interband tunneling diode structures including SiGe diffusion barriers
    Patent number: 7297990
    Abstract: A silicon-based interband tunneling diode (10, 110) includes a degenerate p-type doping (22, 130) of acceptors, a degenerate n-type doping (32, 118) of donors disposed on a first side of the degenerate p-type doping (22, 130), and a barrier silicon-germanium layer (20, 136) disposed on a second side of the degenerate p-type doping (22, 130) opposite the first side. The barrier silicon-germanium layer (20, 136) suppresses diffusion of acceptors away from a p/n junction defined by the degenerate p-type and n-type dopings (22, 32, 118, 130).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: The Ohio State University
    Inventors: Paul R. Berger, Phillip E. Thompson, Niu Jin
  • Apparatus for removal of minute particles from a surface using thermophoresis to prevent particle redeposition
    Patent number: 7297895
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing minute particles from a surface of a sample are provided that prevent redeposition of the particles onto the surface. By combining thermophoresis with laser assisted particle removal (LAPR), the methods and apparatus remove minute particles (for example, micrometer and nanometer sizes) and assure that they will not redeposit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Arkansas State University
    Inventor: Susan Davis Allen
  • Process for the preparation of oxazolidinones and method of use thereof
    Publication number: 20070265451
    Abstract: A process for preparing N-(substituted)-C-(substituted methyl)-oxazolidinones, C-(substituted methyl)-oxazolidinones, and N-(substituted)-C-(substituted methyl)-oxazolidinones, preferably chiral, from optically active C-(protected oxymethyl)-oxazolidinones is described. The process can be used to produce combinatorial libraries of the above substituted oxazolidinones in a two or three step reaction comprising a plurality of reagents differing in numbers of carbons or particular substituted oxazolidinones. A number of substituted oxazolidinones produced using the above process have been discovered to have antimicrobial activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Rawle Hollingsworth, Guijun Wang, Raghavakaimal Padmakumar, Jianmin Mao, Huiping Zhang, Zongmin Dai, Kanakamma Puthuparampil
  • ASPARAGUS PLANT NAMED 'NJ44P'
    Publication number: 20070266465
    Abstract: A female asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted “NJ44P” was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington. Plant NJ44P has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of NJ44P plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus NJ44P plant with another asparagus plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Stephen Garrison, Chee-kok Chin, John Kinelski
  • HOMOZYGOUS MALE ASPARAGUS PLANT NAMED 'NJ22-34'
    Publication number: 20070266466
    Abstract: A new and distinct asparagus (Asparagus officinalis Linn.) plant denoted ‘NJ22-34’ which is homozygous for male sex gene was developed through extensive breeding and selection. Asparagus hybrid ‘NJ22-34’ has many desirable traits including homogenous in male genes, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium moniliforme). Because ‘NJ22-34’ is a homozygous-male plant all its Fl progenies will be male plants. This invention relates to the plant and plant parts of ‘NJ22-34’. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing asparagus plant ‘NJ22-34’ with another asparagus plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: The State University
    Inventors: Stephen Garrison, Chee-kok Chin, John Kinelski
  • Hydrophobic Fluorinated Polyelectrolyte Complex Films And Associated Methods
    Publication number: 20070265174
    Abstract: A polyelectrolyte film is provided, the polyelectrolyte film comprises an interpenetrating network of a net positively charged polymer and a net negatively charged polymer, wherein the net positively charged polymer, the net negatively charged polymer, or both contain polymer repeat units with at least two fluorine atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Schlenoff
  • AMINATED MATERIALS FOR ASSAYS
    Publication number: 20070264676
    Abstract: Protein binding onto a polymeric surface is enhanced by treating the surface with an amine-bearing polymer like poly(ethylene imine). When used in ELISA, the treated surface improves the performance of the assay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Applicant: The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Shang-Tian Yang, Yunling Bai
  • Method for oxygenating wastewater
    Patent number: 7294278
    Abstract: A method and apparatus creates gas-enriched fluid that is used to treat wastewater. In one embodiment, the wastewater is withdrawn from a supply of wastewater to be treated, and the wastewater is delivered in an atomized manner to a vessel pressurized with gas to form gas-enriched wastewater. The gas-enriched wastewater is then delivered to the supply of wastewater to be treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignees: Wayne State University, TherOx, Inc., DynamOx, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Richard Spears, Richard Crilly, Ray Rydman, James Gessert, Steve Myrick
  • Monolithic vertical junction field effect transistor and Schottky barrier diode fabricated from silicon carbide and method for fabricating the same
    Patent number: 7294860
    Abstract: A switching element combining a self-aligned, vertical junction field effect transistor with etched-implanted gate and an integrated antiparallel Schottky barrier diode is described. The anode of the diode is connected to the source of the transistor at the device level in order to reduce losses due to stray inductances. The SiC surface in the SBD anode region is conditioned through dry etching to achieve a low Schottky barrier height so as to reduce power losses associated with the turn on voltage of the SBD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignees: Mississippi State University, SemiSouth Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael S. Mazzola, Joseph N. Merrett
  • System and method of analyzing text using dynamic centering resonance analysis
    Patent number: 7295967
    Abstract: A document analysis tool provides a 3-dimensional network representation of temporal evolution of text in a document. First and second portions of text are extracted from one or more documents. The texts are parsed to identify noun phrases. The noun phrases are stemmed to remove word variations. Words from the first portion of the text are linked together to form a first layer in the network. Words from the second portion of the text are linked together to form a second layer in the network. The second layer exists in a different temporal plane from the first layer. Words that are common between first and second layers are linked together between the first and second layers to provide a visual and analytical representation of relationship between the first and second portions of the text.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents, acting for and on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Steven R. Corman, Kevin J. Dooley
  • Peach tree named ‘NJ351’
    Patent number: PP18224
    Abstract: A new and distinct peach variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJ351’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other peach varieties by its unique combination of nonshowy flowers, fruit that ripen in late-midseason, attractively blushed fruit with a bright golden-yellow ground color, freestone fruit with a juicy, nearly nonmelting texture and sweet, low acid flavor, firm fruit that retain their firmness well and trees with regular, heavy production of fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University
    Inventors: Joseph C. Goffreda, Anna M. Voordeckers
  • Raspberry cultivar ‘Cascade Bounty’
    Patent number: PP18246
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of raspberry (i.e., Rubus idaeus L.). The cultivar forms medium sized, medium colored, tart flavored fruit. The fruit is round in shape with similar length and width. Based on trials on root rot infested soil, the cultivar appears to be highly tolerant of root rot, producing very high yields on these sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventor: Patrick P. Moore
  • Cranberry variety named ‘NJS98-23’
    Patent number: PP18252
    Abstract: A new cranberry variety distinguished by significantly higher yields, higher anthocyanin (red pigment) content, and higher stolon vigor as compared to the currently cultivated commercial varieties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventor: Nicholi Vorsa