Patents Assigned to State University
  • Dual side view waveguide liquid crystal displays
    Patent number: 11906832
    Abstract: A dual side view display includes a waveguide with an inside transparent layer and an outside transparent layer spaced apart from and parallel to the inside transparent layer, and a plurality of inside view liquid crystal (LC) pixels and a plurality of outside view LC pixels disposed within the waveguide. The plurality of outside view LC pixels are disposed within the waveguide parallel to and in-plane with the plurality of inside view LC pixels. The plurality of inside LC pixels includes a plurality of outside blocking layers configured to block light scattered in the plurality of inside view LC pixels from propagating through the outside transparent layer. Also, the plurality of outside view LC pixels includes a plurality of inside blocking layers configured to block light scattered in the plurality of outside view LC pixels from propagating through the inside transparent layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., MIRISE Technology Corporation, Kent State University
    Inventors: Deng-Ke Yang, Yunho Shin, Guangkui Qin, Sean P. Rodrigues
  • High triplet yield phenothiazine donor-acceptor complexes for photoredox catalysis
    Patent number: 11905267
    Abstract: Phenothiazine compounds of Formula (I) are described herein. These compounds are useful as highly reducing organic photoredox catalysts. Suitable substrates for use with the compounds of Formula (I) include acrylates, styrene, acrylamides, acrylonitrile, vinyl chloride, methylacrylonitrile, vinyl acetate, and acrylic acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, A BODY CORPORATE, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Steven Sartor, Niels Damrauer, Garet Miyake, Cameron Chrisman, Ryan Pearson
  • Robot and coupling joint suitable for use with daylighting systems or solar tracking system
    Patent number: 11904459
    Abstract: A robotic coupling joint system and method are discussed herein, which may be utilized with a daylighting system or photovoltaic system to track sunlight. The system may provide a spherical joint allowing axial motion about two or more axes of the spherical joint. The joint comprises a first plate with four or more sockets, a second plate, a connector, and one or more spheres positioned between the first and second plates. The connector secures the sphere between the first and second plates. The system may also include a stand, an end effector coupled to the stand by the spherical joint, and a mobility system that is capable of actuating the end effector. The mobility system includes two or more linking elements coupled to the end effector, and a motor coupled to the linking elements to actuate the end effector to track sunlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: Texas State University
    Inventors: Ricardo Mateo Ramirez, III, Bahram Asiabanpour
  • FIBER SUBSTRATE-BASED FLUIDIC ANALYTICAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20240050941
    Abstract: Embodiments of fiber substrate-based fluidic device and methods of manufacturing the same are described herein. In one example, a microfluidic diagnostic device for detecting a presence and/or concentration of an analyte includes a nitrocellulose substrate sandwiched between two bonded layers of a hydrophobic film. The nitrocellulose substrate includes a plurality of wells and/or fluidic channels formed in the nitrocellulose substrate such that boundaries of the wells and/or fluidic channels are defined by the nitrocellulose and at least one of the bonded layers of the hydrophobic film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Vincent Remcho, Saichon Sumantakul
  • Recombinant Ranavirus, Methods of Production, and Its Use As A Mammalian Expression System
    Publication number: 20240050549
    Abstract: A mammalian expression system comprising an attenuated, recombinant Ranavirus that has at least one foreign expression element using a unique combination of mammalian transcriptional and translational enhancement elements is disclosed. In other contemplated embodiments, a mammalian expression system comprising a virus, wherein the virus is engineered to express at least two vaccine antigens is disclosed. In addition, methods of delivering human antigens to a mammal are disclosed that include: providing a non-mammalian virus, engineering a recombinant virus that can express at least one foreign molecule by modifying the non-mammalian virus, and using the recombinant Ranavirus to express and deliver foreign antigens to a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: The Trustees of the California State University
    Inventors: James Jancovich, Nathan Bartlett
  • XANTHOHUMOL DERIVATIVES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING
    Publication number: 20240051922
    Abstract: Representative xanthohumol derivatives have been made and have been tested in vivo in mice. Such derivatives have a number of important medicinal benefits, including improving glucose tolerance and decreasing weight gain by increasing energy expenditure and locomotor activity in treated subjects. Disclosed derivatives also may function as mitochondrial uncouplers. Representative compounds include 4-(5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-5-methoxy-2-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)benzene-1,3-diol and 4-(5-(4-hydroxyphenyl)isoxazole-3-yl)-5-methoxy-2-(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)benzene-1,3-diol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Ines L. Paraiso, Jan Frederik Stevens, Paul R. Blakemore, Luce M. Mattio
  • COMPOSITIONS TARGETING TUMOR ASSOCIATED MACROPHAGES AND METHODS USING SAME
    Publication number: 20240050580
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present disclosure relates to tumor associated macrophage (TAM) targeting peptide. In another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method of targeting a TAM in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a TAM targeting peptide attached to and/or displayed on the surface of a solid particle. In yet another aspect, the present disclosure relates to a method of treating a tumor infiltrated with a TAM in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a TAM targeting peptide attached to and/or displayed on the surface of a solid particle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicants: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Renata Pasqualini, Wadih Arap, Fernanda I. Staquicini, Amin Hajitou, Wouter Driessen, Daniela Staquicini, Bettina Proneth
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A BAYESIAN SPATIOTEMPORAL GRAPH TRANSFORMER NETWORK FOR MULTI-AIRCRAFT TRAJECTORY PREDICTION
    Publication number: 20240054329
    Abstract: A system includes a Bayesian Spatiotemporal Graph Transformer (B-STAR) architecture that models spatial and temporal relationship of multiple agents under uncertainties. The system enables Multi-Agent Trajectory Prediction for safety-critical engineering applications, (e.g., autonomous driving and flight systems) and considers the impact of various sources, such as environmental conditions, pilot/controller behaviors, and potential conflicts with nearby aircraft. It is shown that B-STAR achieves state-of-the-art performance on the ETH/UCY pedestrian dataset with UQ competence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventor: Yongming Liu
  • REDUCING TRIMETHYLAMINE OR TRIMETHYLAMINE-N OXIDE LEVELS IN A SUBJECT
    Publication number: 20240050492
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes probiotic compositions comprising Emergencia timonensis and methods for using probiotic compositions comprising Emergencia timonensis to reducing TMA and/or TMAO levels in subjects in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Oregon State University
    Inventors: Veronika Kivenson, Stephen J. Giovannoni
  • Strategies to enhance lung cancer treatment
    Patent number: 11896713
    Abstract: A nanocarrier containing a combination of bioactive agents is provided. The nanocarrier allows for targeted delivery of the agents to cancer cells with minimized side effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Tamara Minko, Olga B. Garbuzenko
  • Glucose responsive insulin delivery compositions and methods
    Patent number: 11896673
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a glucose-responsive insulin delivery system based on the interaction between the glucose-modified insulin and glucose transporters (GLUTs) on erythrocytes (or red blood cells, RBCs). After being conjugated with glucose, insulin can efficiently bind to RBC membranes. The binding is reversible in the setting of hyperglycemia, resulting in fast release of insulin and subsequent drop of blood glucose (BG) level in vivo. In some embodiments, the delivery vehicle can include: 1) intravenously injectable polymeric nanoparticles (˜100 nm in diameter) coated with RBC membrane and loaded with glucose-modified insulin and/or 2) painless microneedle (MN) patches loaded with the complex of GLUT and glucose-modified insulin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Zhen Gu, Chao Wang
  • Bioactive polymeric dressing for accelerated wound closure
    Patent number: 11896724
    Abstract: A wound dressing includes: a structural material formed into a dressing; at least one immunomodulatory agent associated with the dressing; and a growth factor associated with the dressing. A wound dressing kit includes: a structural material formed into a wound dressing; an immunomodulatory agent; and a growth factor composition, wherein the structural material contains the immunomodulatory agent and/or the immunomodulatory agent in a separate composition. A method of treating a wound in a tissue includes: applying an immunomodulatory agent to the wound; applying a wound dressing to the wound; and allowing the wound to heal with the immunomodulatory agent and wound dressing. The application of a growth factor can be before, during and/or after applying the wound dressing to the wound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Kaushal Rege, Deepanjan Ghosh
  • Resurrection of antibiotics that MRSA resists by silver-doped bioactive glass-ceramic particles
    Patent number: 11896612
    Abstract: A method of treating a bacterial infection including bacteria that have become resistant to an antibiotic in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method includes administering to the subject a safe and therapeutically effective amount of the antibiotic and a reviving agent selected from the group consisting of glass-ceramic particles, silver ions, and combinations thereof. The reviving agent restores antibiotic activity to the antibiotic against the bacteria.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Xanthippi Chatzistavrou, Neal D. Hammer, Aljoscha Roch
  • Perovskite materials for ionizing radiation detection and related methods
    Patent number: 11897784
    Abstract: In accordance with the purpose(s) of the present disclosure, as embodied and broadly described herein, the disclosure, in one aspect, relates to compound Bi-poor perovskite crystals, methods for making the same, and ionizing and other electromagnetic radiation detectors constructed using the Bi-poor perovskite crystals. The Bi-poor perovskite crystals can be synthesized using melt-based growth methods and solution-based growth methods and contain no toxic heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, thallium, or mercury. Devices fabricated from the crystals maintain acceptable levels of performance over time. In some aspects, post-growth annealing can be used to improve the properties, including, but not limited to, room temperature resistivity and response to radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Ge Yang, Zheng Zhang
  • Enhanced cancer immunotherapy by microneedle patch-assisted delivery
    Patent number: 11896800
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are self-degradable microneedle devices for the controlled-release of an immunotherapeutic agent. Also disclosed are methods for treating a disease (for example, cancer) using a self-degradable microneedle patch for the sustained delivery of an immunotherapeutic agent (for example, a PD1 antibody).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Zhen Gu, Chao Wang, Yanqi Ye
  • RSV vaccines and methods of production and use thereof
    Patent number: 11896658
    Abstract: Recombinant, live, attenuated viruses of the Pneumoviridae family are disclosed that include a baculovirus GP64 envelope glycoprotein or variant or fragment thereof and a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) F protein variant or fragment thereof. Also disclosed are polynucleotides encoding the virus as well as pharmaceutical compositions and vaccines containing the virus. In addition, methods of producing and using each of the above compositions are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University
    Inventor: Antonius G. P. Oomens
  • Synthetic near-threshold translational repressors
    Patent number: 11898144
    Abstract: Provided herein are synthetic nucleic acid molecules and methods of using such synthetic nucleic acid molecules for strong repression of target gene expression. In particular, provided herein are methods for altering expression of a protein in a cell, where the method comprises introducing into a cell a protein coding sequence operably linked to a near-threshold translational repressor having first and second trigger recognition sequences that are fully or partially complementary to a repressing trigger RNA; and introducing into a cell the repressing trigger RNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS ON BEHALF OF ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Alexander Green, Yu Zhou
  • Multipod nanostructures and methods
    Patent number: 11897036
    Abstract: Methods of forming metal multipod nanostructures. The methods may include providing a mixture that includes a metal acetylacetonate, a reducing agent, and a carboxylic acid. The mixture may be contacted with microwaves to form the metal multipod nanostructures. The methods may offer control over the structure and/or morphology of the metal multipod nanostructures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Parth Nalin Vakil, Geoffrey F. Strouse
  • Polishing apparatus for smoothing diamonds
    Patent number: 11897087
    Abstract: A polishing apparatus is provided. Another aspect pertains to a self-leveling polishing apparatus for smoothing diamonds. Yet another aspect of the present system uses a ball and swivel joint in a diamond polishing machine. A further aspect employs a polishing apparatus including a diamond-holder, an elongated arm using gravity to apply downward polishing pressure of the diamond workpiece against a polishing wheel, and a sweeping transmission to cause the holder to radially move across the rotating polishing wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignees: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University, Fraunhofer USA
    Inventors: Aaron Hardy, Timothy A. Grotjohn, Edward K. Drown, Michael Becker
  • Microbial-based process for high quality protein concentrate
    Patent number: 11896031
    Abstract: The present invention describes a bio-based process to produce high quality protein concentrate (HQPC) by converting plant derived celluloses into bioavailable protein via aerobic incubation, including the use of such HQPC so produced as a nutrient, including use as a fish meal replacement in aquaculture diets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: The South Dakota Board of Regent, as Governing Board for South Dakota State University
    Inventors: William Gibbons, Michael Brown