Patents Assigned to Texas A&M
  • Publication number: 20200274364
    Abstract: A device includes an input converter, an output converter, and a controller. The input converter is electrically coupled to an electrical meter and an energy production array. The output converter is electrically coupled to the energy production array and a load. The controller is communicatively coupled to the input converter, the output converter, the energy production array, and the load. The input converter and the output converter are positioned between the electrical meter and the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: PANGANAMALA R. KUMAR, LE XIE, PRASAD N. ENJETI
  • Publication number: 20200268831
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for treating cancers by targeting the elimination of selective activated immune cell populations in combination with checkpoint inhibitors. The cells may be targeted, for instance, using CLIP inhibitors and or MHC class II inducers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Applicants: The Texas A&M University System, The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate
    Inventors: Richard Tobin, Martha Karen Newell-Rogers
  • Patent number: 10751063
    Abstract: The invention relates to radiopaque shape memory foam compositions and methods of using the compositions. In certain embodiments, the compositions are used in neurovascular occlusion applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, The Texas A&M University Systsem
    Inventors: Sayyeda Marziya Hasan, Jennifer Nicole Rodriguez, Pooja Singhal, Thomas Stephen Wilson, Duncan J. Maitland
  • Patent number: 10745709
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the production of monocot plants with increased starch content in stems are provided. In accordance with the invention, novel promoters and regulatory elements with specific temporal and spatial expression patterns are disclosed together with methods for the production of plants having desirable stem composition at harvest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Brian McKinley, John E. Mullet
  • Publication number: 20200248090
    Abstract: Phase change material compositions and methods for using the compositions to prepare substrate coatings or bulk blended polymers that advantageously lower friction between interacting substrate surfaces and lower substrate surface wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Reza Gheisari, Andreas A. Polycarpou
  • Publication number: 20200251018
    Abstract: A venous valve model includes a first layer having a central axis and a fluid channel extending between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet formed in the first layer, wherein the fluid channel is defined by a pair of channel walls, a first venous valve formed in the first layer and positioned along the fluid channel, and a pair of first actuation chambers positioned adjacent the channel walls of the fluid channel, wherein the pair of first actuation chambers are configured to decrease a width of the fluid channel in response to pressurization of the pair of first actuation chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2020
    Publication date: August 6, 2020
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Abhishek Jain, Navaneeth Krishna Rajeeva Pandian
  • Patent number: 10732036
    Abstract: An apparatus configured to detect a substance, and method of operating and forming the same. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a tunable resonator including an upper Bragg reflector and a lower Bragg reflector separated by a porous matrix. The tunable resonator is configured to be illuminated by a light source and produce a first spectral optical response from a substance absorbed within the porous matrix. The apparatus also includes a detector positioned proximate the tunable resonator configured to provide a first absorption signal representing the first spectral optical response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Pao T. Lin, Ricardo Gutierrez-Osuna
  • Patent number: 10730991
    Abstract: An embodiment includes a platform shape memory polymer system. Such an embodiment exhibits a blend of tunable, high performance mechanical attributes in combination with advanced processing capabilities and good biocompatibility. A post-polymerization crosslinking synthetic approach is employed that combines polyurethane and thiol-ene synthetic processes. Other embodiments are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignees: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Keith Hearon, Landon D. Nash, Thomas Wilson, Duncan J. Maitland, Mark A. Wierzbicki
  • Patent number: 10725239
    Abstract: A waveguide structure including a mid-infrared-transparent waveguide on a mid-infrared-transparent undercladding may serve as a photonic chemical sensor for measuring characteristic absorptions of analytes brought in physical contact with the waveguide. In some embodiments, a sensor including an amorphous-silicon waveguide on a barium-titanate undercladding can operate at wavelengths ranging from 2.5 ?m to about 7 ?m; this sensor may be manufactured by epitaxial growth of the undercladding on a substrate, followed by CMOS-compatible creation of the waveguide. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Pao Tai Lin
  • Patent number: 10726717
    Abstract: Methods and systems include determining travel information from vehicles. In one embodiment, a system monitors traffic on a roadway in real-time. The system includes a plurality of reader devices. The reader devices are capable of asynchronously capturing a unique network identifier of a device in a vehicle when the device is disposed in reader range of the reader devices. The reader device time stamps each captured unique network identifier. The time stamped unique network identifier is forwarded to a host module. The host module receives the time stamped unique network identifier. In addition, the host module determines travel information from the time stamped unique network identifier by comparing the time stamped unique network identifier for a particular vehicle to other time stamped unique network identifiers captured for the particular vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Darryl D. Puckett, Michael J. Vickich
  • Patent number: 10710207
    Abstract: A magnetic field manipulated localized polishing system includes a container holding a volume of a magnetic abrasive fluid. The magnetic abrasive fluid contains abrasive particles. A motor is positioned under the container. A magnet is coupled to the motor such that the motor induces rotation of the magnet. A workpiece is suspended in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Satish Bukkapatnam, Arun Srinivasa, Wayne N. p. Hung, Asif Iquebal, Thiagarajan Nagarajan, Matthew Remy Aguirre, Kaitlyn Graham
  • Patent number: 10712275
    Abstract: A hand-held synchronous scan spectrometer for in situ analysis of bacteria, viruses, and fungi includes a housing that contains a light source, a first monochromator positioned to receive light from the light source and operable to direct a wavelength of the light from the light source towards a sample, a second monochromator positioned to receive fluoresced light from the sample and light from first monochromator, and a detector disposed within the housing and positioned to receive light output from the second monochromator. The hand-held synchronous scan spectrometer can include a display that is integrated into the housing or can utilize a display of a removable display device (e.g., a cell phone, PDA, tablet, and the like).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Peter M. Rentzepis, Thomas Cesario
  • Publication number: 20200217778
    Abstract: A method for determining the susceptibility of a material to corrosion includes generating, via an inlet in a monitoring device, a laminar flow of material comprising a plurality of microorganisms. The plurality of microorganisms comprises at least one microorganism type. The method also includes forming, inside the monitoring device, in response to the laminar flow, a biofilm comprising at least one microorganism type. In addition, the method includes applying a voltage to the first and second electrodes during the laminar flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Susmitha Purnima Kotu, Arul Jayaraman, Mahboobul Sam Mannan, Arum Han
  • Patent number: 10702197
    Abstract: An embodiment relates generally to an improved method and apparatus for modulating the amplitude and rotation of the plane of polarization of linearly polarized light for multiple uses but primarily as part of a noninvasive glucose monitoring system. As compared to previous monitoring systems, an embodiment provides faster monitoring while maintaining or even reducing noise and minimizing system complexity. Embodiments described herein address these concerns with a modulation and compensation approach that both uses a single high speed device and also modulation of the lasers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Gerard L. Cote, Daniel T. Grunden, Bilal H. Malik, Casey Pirnstill, Erwin Thomas, III
  • Publication number: 20200207469
    Abstract: A multi-modal vehicle includes a frame, a rotor pivotally mounted to the frame, the rotor including a first position and a second position circumferentially spaced from the first position, and a motor coupled to the rotor and configured to rotate the rotor, wherein, when the rotor is disposed in the first position, the rotor is configured to generate lift when actuated by the motor, wherein, when the rotor is disposed in the second position, the rotor is configured to engage a surface to transport the vehicle when actuated by the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicants: The Texas A&M University System, University of Maryland, College Park
    Inventors: Moble Benedict, Hunter Denton, Vikram Hrishikeshavan
  • Publication number: 20200195892
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for identifying a transportation infrastructure condition may comprise disposing a smart camera system on a vehicle and installing the smart camera system to the vehicle. The method may further comprise recording data from transportation infrastructure with the smart camera system, transmitting the data to a remote server with the transmitter, analyzing the data on the server, and accessing the data on the server with device. A system for identifying a transportation infrastructure condition may comprise a smart camera system disposed on a vehicle, wherein the smart camera system comprises a camera and transmitter, as well as a server capable to analyze data. A device may be configured to record and collect transportation infrastructure conditions. The camera system may comprise a camera, an electronic control module, a global positioning system, a single board computer, and a dashboard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventor: Paul J. Carlson
  • Patent number: PP31939
    Abstract: ‘15734-1 GR’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, reddish purple flowers that have a center eye that is between dark red and deep purplish red, a prolonged blooming season, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP31940
    Abstract: ‘15714-1N’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, very light purplish-blue flowers, which can intensify in response to high UV radiation, and a center eye that is between dark red (RHS 59A) and deep purplish red (RHS 59B), with the outer part of the eye moderate red (RHS 185B), a prolonged blooming season, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP31967
    Abstract: ‘15353-2N’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, near deep pink, also referred to as folly red, flowers with dark red veins and a center eye that is between moderate brown and grayish brown, a prolonged blooming season, and hastate leaves with slightly indented margins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown
  • Patent number: PP32001
    Abstract: ‘15173 GR’ is a new and distinct hardy herbaceous Hibiscus hybrid with novel characteristics that include upright branched stems, numerous, outward-facing, flowers that exhibit a background that is between moderate yellowish pink and strong pink in the mid and upper part, and between vivid reddish orange and deep yellowish pink from the middle part down to the edge of the center eye, a strong red center eye, a prolonged blooming season, and hastate, trilobed leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Dariusz P. Malinowski, William E. Pinchak, R. Steve Brown