Patents Assigned to Texas A&M University Systems
  • LOW DENSITY PARITY CHECK DECODER FOR IRREGULAR LDPC CODES
    Publication number: 20130151922
    Abstract: A method and system for decoding low density parity check (“LDPC”) codes. An LDPC decoder includes a control unit that controls decoder processing, the control unit causing the decoder to process the blocks of a low density parity check (“LDPC”) matrix out of order. A decoder embodiment may process the layers of the LDPC matrix out of order and/or perform partial state processing on out of order blocks of the LDPC matrix and/or generate R messages out of order.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
  • Electrical power system event detection and anticipation
    Patent number: 8457910
    Abstract: A method for analyzing an electrical power system includes analyzing data representing a signal of interest of the power system, the data containing at least one power system event; and based on the analysis, associating the power system event with a root cause. A computer program product is also provided for carrying out the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Karthick Muthu-Manivannan, Carl L. Benner, Peng Xu, Billy Don Russell
  • Volume Array Coil with Enforced Uniform Element Currents for Improved Excitation Homogeneity
    Publication number: 20130134979
    Abstract: Each of the coils in a transmit coil array of a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus is electrically connected to a common voltage point by a transmission line. By controlling the electrical length of the transmission line connecting each of the coils to the common voltage point to an odd integer multiple of one quarter wavelength, the current delivered to each coil is independent of coil impedance. This principle of forced current excitation enables equal currents to be delivered to each coil of a magnetic resonance imaging transmit coil array regardless of the unique loading of the individual coils and mutual impedance between the coils.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
  • DISCOVERY AND UTILIZATION OF SORGHUM GENES (MA5/MA6)
    Publication number: 20130139276
    Abstract: Methods and composition for the production of non-flowering or late flowering sorghum hybrid. For example, in certain aspects methods for use of molecular markers that constitute the Ma5/Ma6 pathway to modulate photoperiod sensitivity are described. The invention allows the production of plants having improved productivity and biomass generation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: The Texas A&M University System
  • METHOD OF TREATING ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION
    Publication number: 20130130978
    Abstract: Endothelial dysfunction (ED) is associated with a number of diseases and disorders. Agonists of the non-proteolytically activated thrombin receptor can be used in methods to treat ED or ED-related diseases and disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicants: The Texas A&M University System, The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas, The Texas A&M University System
  • Composition for the attachment of implants to collagen or other components of biological tissue
    Patent number: 8440618
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition comprising an implant, scaffold or construct bound to a biological or chemical moiety. The bound moiety has the ability to bind to a component of the extracellular matrix of biological tissue, allowing the implant to be bound to the biological tissue in a short period of time after implantation. The invention also relates to the use and manufacture of this novel composition, as well as a novel use for the protein CNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignees: New York Society for the Ruptured and Crippled Maintaining the Hospital for Special Surgery, The Trustees of Princeton University, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Suzanne A. Maher, Jeffrey Schwartz, Axel Oscar Magnus Hook, Brooke Hageman Russell, Casey Marie Jones
  • DEPLOYMENT METHODS AND MECHANISMS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE IMPLANTATION OF HEART CONTACTING CARDIAC DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130102849
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods, systems, kits, and devices that aid in the positioning of a direct cardiac compression device about the heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicants: CORINNOVA INCORPORATED, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, CORINNOVA INCORPORATED
  • LOW DENSITY PARITY CHECK DECODER FOR REGULAR LDPC CODES
    Publication number: 20130097469
    Abstract: A method and system for decoding low density parity check (“LDPC”) codes. An LDPC decoder includes an R select unit, a Q message first-in first-out (“FIFO”) memory, and a cyclic shifter. The R select unit provides an R message by selecting from a plurality of possible R message values. The Q message memory stores a Q message until an R message is generated by a CNU, the Q message and the R message are combined to provide a P message. The cyclic shifter shifts the P message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Texas A&M University System
  • Inbred sorghum line ‘R07007’
    Patent number: 8420906
    Abstract: An inbred sorghum line, designated R07007, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred sorghum line R07007, to the plants of inbred sorghum line R07007 and to methods for producing a sorghum plant by crossing the inbred line R07007 with itself or another sorghum line. The invention further relates to hybrid sorghum seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line R07007 with another sorghum line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sorghum plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred sorghum lines derived from the inbred R07007.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: William L. Rooney
  • ANTIBACTERIAL METALLIC NANOFOAM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20130087069
    Abstract: Antibacterial metallic nanofoams, substrates having the nanofoam coated thereon, methods for preventing, inhibiting, and/or killing bacterial growth using the metallic nanofoams, and compositions and methods for making the metallic nanofoams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicants: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: The Texas A&M University System, Texas Tech University System
  • IMPLANTABLE EMBOLIC SCAFFOLDS THAT PROMOTE HEALING
    Publication number: 20130089576
    Abstract: Implant devices and structures that reduce inflammation and promote healing of the area of implant. Specifically, the use of shape memory open cell biocompatible polymer foams for implants that assist in and promote healing and especially in filling and sealing aneurisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicants: The Texas A&M University System, Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, The Texas A&M University System
  • Low density parity check decoder for irregular LDPC codes
    Patent number: 8418023
    Abstract: A method and system for decoding low density parity check (“LDPC”) codes. An LDPC decoder includes a control unit that controls decoder processing, the control unit causing the decoder to process the blocks of a low density parity check (“LDPC”) matrix out of order. A decoder embodiment may process the layers of the LDPC matrix out of order and/or perform partial state processing on out of order blocks of the LDPC matrix and/or generate R messages out of order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Kiran K. Gunnam, Gwan S. Choi
  • INCORPORATION OF TWO DIFFERENT NONCANONICAL AMINO ACIDS INTO A SINGLE PROTEIN
    Publication number: 20130078671
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods, systems, and compositions for the genetic incorporation of a plurality of different noncanonical amino acids into one target protein. The invention provides for multiple, mutually orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase/tRNA pairs that suppress two different selector codons engineered into a polynucleotide molecule. By virtue of the suppression of the selector codons, orthogonal aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase/tRNA pairs permit incorporation of their charged noncanonical amino acids into the corresponding positions in the protein. The noncanonical amino acids provide a wide array of functional capabilities. For example, the noncanonical amino acids can provide a reactive pair of moieties that facilitate the study and manipulation of the target protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: Wenshe Liu
  • Stochastic sensing through covalent interactions
    Patent number: 8404449
    Abstract: A system and method for stochastic sensing in which the analyte covalently bonds to the sensor element or an adaptor element. If such bonding is irreversible, the bond may be broken by a chemical reagent. The sensor element may be a protein, such as the engineered PSH type or ?HL protein pore. The analyte may be any reactive analyte, including chemical weapons, environmental toxins and pharmaceuticals. The analyte covalently bonds to the sensor element to produce a detectable signal. Possible signals include change in electrical current, change in force, and change in fluorescence. Detection of the signal allows identification of the analyte and determination of its concentration in a sample solution. Multiple analytes present in the same solution may be detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Hagan Bayley, Seong-Ho Shin, Tudor Luchian, Stephen Cheley
  • RF non-thermal plasma techniques for catalyst development to improve process efficiencies
    Patent number: 8404608
    Abstract: Plasma modifications of catalyst supports before and after impregnation of metal precursors improve the activity, selectivity and stability of catalysts, e.g. Ni catalysts for benzene hydrogenation and Pd catalysts for selective hydrogenation of acetylene. Plasma modification of the support before impregnation is slightly more effective than the plasma modification after impregnation. However, plasma modifications after impregnation increase the stability and selectivity of catalysts more effectively. The economic benefit of much improved stability of Ni catalysts for hydrogenation of benzene and the enhanced activity and selectivity of Pd catalysts for acetylene hydrogenation, e.g., is significant. Similar benefits for various catalysts and other industrial processes via RF plasma techniques are expected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Wen-Long Jang, Chalita Ratanatawanate
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPER-INTENSIVE SHRIMP PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20130068170
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a shrimp aquaculture structure including a set of at least two raceways of increasing depth each having a length and width and including two ends, two side walls having a top, a sloped bottom joining each side wall at two side wall junctions. Some of five raceways may be stacked at least partially on top of another of the five raceways. According to another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a process of shrimp aquaculture by using the set of five raceways and sequentially transferring shrimp form one raceway to another once the shrimp reach a given average size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
  • CITRUS SHOOT REGENERATION COMPOSITIONS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20130071933
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to citrus shoot regeneration compositions, methods, and systems. For example, citrus shoot regeneration compositions (e.g., culture media) may comprise one or more non-ionic surfactants. Methods may comprise preparing and using these compositions in some embodiments. Regeneration systems may comprise, in some embodiments, one or more of these compositions and/or one or more citrus explants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: Ian S. Curtis
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXAMINING INNER EAR
    Publication number: 20130060131
    Abstract: An apparatus, for examining an inner ear is provided. An endoscope is provided, comprising a wave guide and an end piece comprising an end window to be placed a first distance from an inner ear, wherein the waveguide focuses light to create a focal plane the first distance from the end window. An optical coherence tomography (OCT) system is connected to a second end of the wave guide and comprises an imaging system connected to the OCT system for generating an image of the inner ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicants: The Texas A&M University System, The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: John S. Oghalai, Brian Edward Applegate, Simon Shang Gao, Patrick David Raphael
  • THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20130059841
    Abstract: The present invention relates in general to therapeutic compositions and methods of use. In preferred embodiments, the invention relates to the field of eye health. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the prevention and treatment of macular degeneration by administering compounds disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the invention relates to compositions and methods of improving vision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventor: The Texas A&M University System
  • Glycyrrhetinic acid derivatives
    Patent number: 8389573
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel derivatives of glycyrrhetinic acid, compositions comprising said derivatives and their use in the treatment of conditions or diseases that benefit from an upregulation of PPAR&ggr; and/or a downregulation of the expression or activity of one or more specificity (Sp) proteins, such as cancer, diabetes and Huntington's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignees: Wellington Laboratories Inc., The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Stephen H. Safe, Sudhakar Chintharlapalli, Alan McAlees, Robert McCrindle