Patents Assigned to The Research Corporation
  • Pelvic floor treatments and related tools and implants
    Patent number: 8708885
    Abstract: Described are implants, tools, and methods useful for treating pelvic conditions such as prolapse, by placing an implant to support pelvic tissue, the implants, tools, and methods involving one or more of an insertion tool that works in coordination with a sheath, adjusting engagements, specific implants and pieces of implants, placement of implants at locations within the pelvic region, and insertion, adjusting, and grommet management tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Chaouki A. Khamis, David J. Kupiecki, Jeffrey M. O'Hern, Shawn Michael Wignall
  • Methods for producing cultured pearls in conch and other gastropods
    Patent number: 8707902
    Abstract: The subject invention provides methods for producing cultured pearls in gastropods, such as the queen conch, Strombus gigas, and other gastropod species (e.g., families Strombidae, Haliotididae and Volutidae), with high success rates. The subject invention also provides cultured pearls produced by the methods as described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Florida Atlantic University Research Corporation
    Inventors: Héctor Acosta-Salmón, Megan Davis
  • Data architecture and user interface for plasma processing related software applications
    Patent number: 8713517
    Abstract: An architecture for creating a plasma-processing-related application is provided. The architecture includes a foundation layer having a plurality of framework components, wherein the framework components including at least one of security component, data management component and user interface (UI) component. The architecture also includes an analysis view layer having a set of views, wherein the set of views are generated utilizing components from the foundation layer. The architecture further includes an analysis module layer having a plurality of analysis modules, wherein each analysis module of the plurality of analysis modules is assembled from one or more view of the set of views. The architecture moreover includes an application layer having a plurality of applications, wherein each application of the plurality of applications is assembled from one or more analysis module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Ballintine, Jaime Sarmiento, Duane Smith, Chad R. Weetman
  • Switchable solvents and methods of use thereof
    Patent number: 8710265
    Abstract: A solvent that reversibly converts from a nonionic liquid mixture to an ionic liquid upon contact with a selected trigger, e.g., contact with CO2, is described. In preferred embodiments, the ionic solvent is readily converted back to the nonionic liquid mixture. The nonionic liquid mixture includes an amidine or guanidine or both, and water, alcohol, or a combination thereof. Single component amine solvents that reversibly convert between ionic and non-ionic states are also described. Some embodiments require increased pressure to convert; others convert at 1 atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignees: Queen's University at Kingston, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Philip G. Jessop, Charles A. Eckert, Charles L. Liotta, David J. Heldebrant
  • Devices including composite thermal capacitors
    Patent number: 8710625
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include devices or systems that include a composite thermal capacitor disposed in thermal communication with a hot spot of the device, methods of dissipating thermal energy in a device or system, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Andrei G. Fedorov, Craig Green, Yogendra Joshi
  • Minimally invasive levator avulsion repair
    Patent number: 8708887
    Abstract: Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator by creating an incision that allows access to a region of tissue of the pelvic floor and inserting a pelvic implant comprising a tissue support portion delivered by a delivery tool. A pelvic implant for supporting levator tissue comprising: a tissue support portion having a first end and a second; a tissue fastener disposed on the first end of the tissue support portion for fastening it to levator tissue; a guide extension portion disposed on the second end of the tissue support portion; and a support backer member attachable to the guide extension portion to adjust a tension of the tissue support portion and concomitantly the levator tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventor: Karen Pilney Montpetit
  • NEGATIVE-ELECTRODE ACTIVE MATERIAL FOR RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY
    Publication number: 20140110634
    Abstract: The present invention relates to negative-electrode active material for rechargeable lithium battery comprising: a core comprising material capable of doping and dedoping lithium; and, a carbon layer formed on the surface of the core, wherein the carbon layer has a three dimensional porous structure comprising nanopores regularly ordered on the carbon layer with a pore wall of specific thickness placed therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicants: UNIST ACADEMY-INDUSTRY RESEARCH CORPORATION, LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Jaephil Cho, Jae-Bum Choo, Byung-Hee Han, Hyun-Jung Kim, Ki-Tae Kim, Je-Young Kim
  • ALIGNMENT OF CARBON NANOTUBES COMPRISING MAGNETICALLY SENSITIVE METAL OXIDES IN NANOFLUIDS
    Publication number: 20140110625
    Abstract: The present invention is a nanoparticle mixture or suspension or nanofluid comprising nonmagnetically sensitive nanoparticles, magnetically sensitive nanoparticles, and surfactant(s). The present invention also relates to methods of preparing and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicants: SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS, GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Haiping Hong, G. (Bud) P. Peterson
  • ADJUSTING SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE TO IMPROVE CD UNIFORMITY
    Publication number: 20140110060
    Abstract: A plasma etching system having a substrate support assembly with multiple independently controllable heater zones. The plasma etching system is configured to control etching temperature of predetermined locations so that pre-etch and/or post-etch non-uniformity of critical device parameters can be compensated for.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Keith William Gaff, Harmeet Singh, Keith Comendant, Vahid Vahedi
  • TUNGSTEN CARBIDE COATED METAL COMPONENT OF A PLASMA REACTOR CHAMBER AND METHOD OF COATING
    Publication number: 20140113453
    Abstract: A tungsten carbide coated chamber component of semiconductor processing equipment includes a metal surface, optional intermediate nickel coating, and outer tungsten carbide coating. The component is manufactured by optionally depositing a nickel coating on a metal surface of the component and depositing a tungsten carbide coating on the metal surface or nickel coating to form an outermost surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Hong Shih, Lin Xu, John Michael Kerns, Anthony Amadio, Duane Outka, Yan Fang, Allan Ronne, Robert G. O'Neil, Rajinder Dhindsa, Travis Taylor
  • Ostomy Implant System and Method
    Publication number: 20140114266
    Abstract: Various embodiments of an ostomy implant system are provided. A 3D-structured ostomy implant can adapt to the shape of the interface between the intestine and the abdominal wall. The implant can include a funnel-like device where a funnel neck portion can encapsulate and support the intestine and a larger funnel top can attach to and reinforce the abdominal wall. The implant can be a unitary implant constructed of a plurality of undulating strut members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: AMS RESEARCH CORPORATION
    Inventor: AMS Research Corporation
  • Electrically conductive ink and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8703022
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aqueous based electrically conductive ink, which is essentially solvent free and includes a nano-scale conducting material; a binding agent; and an enzyme. In one embodiment, the ink includes at least one of a mediator, a cross-linking agent and a substrate as well. In one further embodiment, the present disclosure provides electrically conductive ink including a single walled, carboxylic acid functionalized carbon nanotube; 1-Ethyl-3-[3-dimethylaminopropyl]carbodiimide hydrochloride and N-hydroxy succinimide (NHS) ester; polyethyleneimine; an aqueous buffer; and glucose oxidase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: CFD Research Corporation
    Inventors: Vojtech Svoboda, Jianjun Wei, Sameer Singhal
  • Techniques for reducing arcing-related damage in a clamping ring of a plasma processing system
    Patent number: 8703249
    Abstract: A clamping ring configured to be coupled to a chamber structure of a plasma processing chamber is disclosed. The clamping ring has a plurality of holes for accommodating a plurality of fasteners. The clamping ring includes a plurality of flanges disposed around an outer periphery of the clamping ring, adjacent flanges of the plurality of flanges being disposed such that a hole of the plurality of holes that is disposed in between the adjacent flanges is about equidistant from the adjacent flanges. The plurality of flanges are configured to mate with the chamber structure. The clamping ring and the flanges are dimensioned such that when the plurality of flanges mate with the chamber structure, recesses between adjacent ones of the plurality of flanges form gaps between the clamping ring and the chamber structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Jose Tong, Eric H. Lenz
  • Compact single-aperture antenna and direction-finding navigation system
    Patent number: 8704728
    Abstract: A radio-based navigation system uses a small multi-mode direction-finding antenna and a direction-finding receiver to determine platform position, velocity, attitude and time while simultaneously providing protection against narrowband and broadband sources of interference. Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals such as those from a Global Positioning System (GPS) provide attitude measurements with a compact multi-mode direction-finding antenna (e.g., a small two-arm spiral with improved angle-of-arrival performance over the entire hemisphere enhanced through use of a conductive vertical extension of the antenna ground plane about the antenna perimeter and/or conductive posts placed evenly around the antenna perimeter) that provides protection against jammers. The multi-mode spiral may be treated as an array of rotationally-symmetric antenna elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Toyon Research Corporation
    Inventors: Tariq A. Mujahed, Kenan O. Ezal
  • Composite showerhead electrode assembly for a plasma processing apparatus
    Patent number: 8701268
    Abstract: A method of forming an elastomeric sheet adhesive bond between mating surfaces of an electrode and a backing member to accommodate stresses generated during temperature cycling due to mismatch in coefficients of thermal expansion. The elastomeric sheet comprises a thermally conductive silicone adhesive able to withstand a high shear strain of ?300% in a temperature range of room temperature to 300° C. such as heat curable high molecular weight dimethyl silicone with fillers. Installation can be manually, manually with installation tooling, or with automated machinery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Dean Jay Larson, Tom Stevenson, Victor Wang
  • Structures including carbon nanotubes, methods of making structures, and methods of using structures
    Patent number: 8702897
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include structures including a layer of carbon nanotubes, methods of making structures including a layer of carbon nanotubes, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Wei Lin, Ching Ping Wong
  • Pelvic health implants and methods
    Patent number: 8702585
    Abstract: Surgical articles, implants and components suitable for female pelvic health procedures are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Pilney Montpetit, Brian P. Watschke
  • Surgical instrument for injecting a drug into prostate tissue
    Patent number: 8702676
    Abstract: Method and surgical instrument for treating prostate tissue including a surgical instrument having a main body, a needle deployment port, a needle, first and second handles and a lockout release mechanism to limit needle extension. Additionally, a kit includes the surgical instrument, together with a cystoscope, and optionally a syringe and reservoir of ethanol. The method includes needle-less injection and visualizing the ethanol injection by delivering both an echogenic agent and ethanol either by needle or needle-less injection or by providing an ultrasonically visible marker near the tip of the ethanol delivery cannula. The method also includes extending the needle transversely of the instrument housing using a link assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventors: Sidney F. Hauschild, Stephen L. Bolea, Johann J. Neisz
  • Scatter correction methods
    Patent number: 8705827
    Abstract: Described herein are improved methods for correcting cone beam computed tomography signals to reduce scatter contamination contained therein. Generally, the improved methods involve generating a plurality of two-dimensional projection images of a subject from a three-dimensional multi-detector computed tomography image of the subject. This is followed by subtracting the plurality of two-dimensional projection images from a plurality of two-dimensional cone beam projection images of the subject to produce a plurality of two-dimensional estimated error projections that comprise an estimated error in the plurality of two-dimensional cone beam projection images. The plurality of two-dimensional estimated error projection images are subtracted from the plurality of two-dimensional cone beam projection images to generate a plurality of two-dimensional corrected cone beam projection images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Lei Zhu, Tianye Niu
  • System to transport components of implantable penile prostheses
    Patent number: 8702589
    Abstract: A delivery tool and related methods for transporting a pre-assembled implantable penile prosthesis to an operating room. The delivery tool includes at least a first cap with receptacles for receiving and retaining pre-connected components during transport to prevent shifting, tangling and/or damage to the pre-connected components. The receptacles can be adapted for receiving pre-connected components, tubing used to connect the components, as well as stand-alone components that are utilized during a surgical procedure. The delivery tool can include cushioning elements for protecting the pre-connected components from damage caused by shifting during transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: AMS Research Corporation
    Inventor: Charles C. Kuyava