Patents Assigned to The State University of New York Buffalo
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Patent number: 10639009Abstract: A microbubble used as a contrast agent for ultrasound imaging burst due to high intensity of ultrasound, and the burst microbubble effectively acts as a contrast agent for photoacoustic imaging. Based on this point, a new apparatus and method for combined photoacoustic and ultrasound diagnosis are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignees: Samsung Medison Co., Ltd., The State University of New York BuffaloInventors: Jung-Ho Kim, Jung-Taek Oh, Jonathan Lovell, Wentao Song, Dal-Kwon Koh, Chul-Hong Kim, Man-Sik Jeon, Jong-Kyu Jung
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Publication number: 20170017581Abstract: Methods for distributed storage in accordance with embodiments of the invention enable secret sharing. One embodiment includes encoding source data using an encoding system to produce a plurality of sets of encoded data, where: the source data can be recovered from at least a portion of less than all of the plurality of sets of encoded data; and the source data cannot be recovered using less than a threshold number of the plurality of sets of encoded data; storing each of the plurality of sets of encoded data on a storage device from a set of storage devices on which encoded data is stored; determining a set of storage devices that are available using a decoding system, where the set of storage devices that are available does not include all of the storage devices in the set of storage devices on which encoded data is stored.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Wentao Huang, Michael Langberg, Joerg Kliewer, Jehoshua Bruck
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Publication number: 20160365940Abstract: Systems and methods for improved data transmission utilizing a communication facilitator are described in accordance with embodiments of the invention. One embodiment includes a plurality of nodes, that each comprise: a transmitter; a receiver; and an encoder that encodes message data for transmission using a plurality of codewords; a cooperation facilitator node comprising: a transmitter; and a receiver; wherein the nodes are configured to transmit data parameters to the cooperation facilitator; wherein the cooperation facilitator is configured to generate cooperation parameters based upon the data parameters received from the nodes; wherein the cooperation facilitator is configured to transmit cooperation parameters to the nodes; and wherein the encoder in each of the nodes selects a codeword from the plurality of codewords based at least in part upon the cooperation parameters received from the communication facilitator and transmit the selected codeword via the multiple access channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Parham Noorzad, Michelle Effros, Michael Langberg
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Patent number: 7125847Abstract: The present invention discloses a peptide of SEQ ID NO:2 and its variants that blocks stretch-activated ion channels. The peptide, designated as GsMTx-4, is present in the venom of the spider Grammostola spatulata. The present invention also discloses a method of purifying the peptide GsMTx-4 from the spider venom and a method for inhibition of stretch activated ion channels in a cell. The cDNA sequence encoding the GsMTx-4 is also disclosed. This peptide and its variants can be used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Frederick Sachs, Thomas Suchyna, Janice Johnson
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Patent number: 6864090Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for monitoring the reaction kinetics of the biodegradable polymers, and the surface concentration of a drug in a polymer blend matrix. Detailed information on surface concentration, degradation rates, degradation kinetics and mechanism, is provided by using Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF SIMS) measurements. Also provided is a method for determining oligomers in hydrolyzed biodegradable polymers.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Joseph A. Gardella, Jr., Jiaxing Chen, Norma L. Hernandez de Gatica, Joo-Woon Lee
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Publication number: 20010045069Abstract: An energy dissipation apparatus for installation in structural frames to mitigate seismic effects comprises a scissor-jack system of braces with an energy dissipation device such as a viscous, viscoelastic, or hysteretic damper, or an active or semi-active device, connected between opposing pivot joints of the scissor-scissor jack system. The scissor jack system magnifies displacement so that energy is dissipated more effectively by the damper. Open bay, diagonal, and alternative installation arrangements with respect a structural frame are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2001Publication date: November 29, 2001Applicant: The Research Foundation of the State University of New York at BuffaloInventor: Michael C. Constantinou
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Patent number: 5990041Abstract: This invention relates to a mesoporous carbon material in the form of filaments having a high surface area. A process is also provided to produce mesoporous carbon material of high surface area. The process comprises drying a carbon material, surface oxidizing the dried material, stabilizing the surface oxidized material, and activating the stabilized material to produce a highly activated, mesoporous material.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 1997Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Deborah D. L. Chung, Weiming Lu
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Patent number: 5817944Abstract: A new strain/stress sensor based on the concept of reversible crack opening in a composite material. Crack opening increases the electrical resistance, which is the signal provided by the sensor. The new technology is manifested in concrete and mortar containing electrically conducting short fibers (e.g., carbon fibers and steel fibers). Carbon fibers serve to greatly decrease the crack height so that apparently reversible crack opening occurs. The crack opening is accompanied by fiber pull-out, resulting in fiber-matrix contact resistivity increase, thus allowing sensing under cyclic as well as static loading. A part of the resistance change is irreversible, so it provides memory of the first deformation.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 6, 1998Assignees: The Research Foundation of State University of New York, State University of New York at BuffaloInventor: Deborah D. L. Chung
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Patent number: 5788641Abstract: A device capable of providing non-invasive, accurate estimates of central venous pressure. This diagnostic device is particularly useful with patients suffering from cardiac disease.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 1997Date of Patent: August 4, 1998Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Dennis C. Policastro, Robert E. Mates, Kenneth Peebles
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Patent number: 5783141Abstract: An annular furnace capable of delivering precise temperature control. The furnace may also take the form of a toroid. The furnace may be employed in the heat treatment of many types of material including superconducting tape.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 1995Date of Patent: July 21, 1998Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Sushil N. Patel, Frederick C. Wong
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Patent number: 5643670Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate carbon complex made from a porous, particulate carbon substrate and a plurality of carbon filaments each having a first end attached to the porous, particulate carbon substrate and a second end distal from substrate. The complex is capable of transferring electrical current at a density of 350 to 10,000 mA/cm.sup.2 for a Fe.sup.+2 /Fe.sup.+3 oxidation/reduction electrochemical reaction couple carried out in an aqueous electrolyte solution containing 6 mM potassium ferrocyanide and 1M potassium nitrate. The complex is prepared by providing a porous, particulate carbon substrate with impregnated metal catalyst and contacting the substrate with a gaseous carbonaceous material under conditions effective to form a plurality of carbon filaments on the substrate. Generally, the complex includes particles of metal catalyst material at the end of the filaments distal from the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1993Date of Patent: July 1, 1997Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventor: Deborah D. L. Chung
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Patent number: 5561102Abstract: A superconductive fullerene and a process for making such superconductive fullerene are provided. The process involves contacting a quantity of fullerene with the vapor of an interhalogen compound such as ICl. The halogen doped fullerenes exhibited a transition temperature above 60 K.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1994Date of Patent: October 1, 1996Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Yi-Han Kao, Liwei Song, Deborah D. L. Chung, Kevin T. Fredette
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Patent number: 5536686Abstract: A binder for binding reinforcement materials is provided in which an aluminum and/or Group IIa-containing compound is combined, in a liquid, with a phosphorus-containing compound wherein said binder has a ratio of phosphorus to aluminum and/or Group IIa ions of 14 to 34, preferably 20 to 30. The binder is useful in binding reinforcement materials, particularly suited for preparing preforms for making metal matrix composite materials.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1992Date of Patent: July 16, 1996Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventor: Deborah D. L. Chung
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Patent number: 5535309Abstract: A neural network provides both linearly separable and non-linearly separable logic operations, including the exclusive-or operation, on input signals in a single layer of circuits. The circuit weights the input signals with complex weights by multiplication and addition, and provides weighted signals to a neuron circuit (a neuron body or some a) which provides an output corresponding to the desired logical operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1994Date of Patent: July 9, 1996Assignee: The Research Foundation, State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Yong-Chul Shin, Ramalingam Sridhar
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Patent number: 5515455Abstract: A system for recognizing handwritten words of cursive script by extracting temporal information from static text is described. The temporal information consists of the shape, location and temporal sequence of the segments, or "primitives", constituting the word and is translated from bit maps images of the words into digital information format. By comparing the digital information with formatted digital information for a plurality of known words, as may be stored in computer memory, a list of words having a relatively high probability of matching the static text is generated, and used for word recognition by a process of selecting the most likely match.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1994Date of Patent: May 7, 1996Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Venugopal Govindaraju, Dacheng Wang, Sargur Srihari
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Patent number: 5484702Abstract: A method for preselecting a nucleic acid sequence of interest is provided. The method comprises immobilizing an affinity molecule to a solid support matrix, wherein the affinity molecule is specific for a hapten or target molecule; hybridization of a "hook" comprised of either an oligonucleotide (complementary to the sequence of interest) labeled with a hapten or target molecule to the target recombinant vector containing the nucleic acid sequence of interest; capturing of the vector-hook via the hapten or target molecule by the respective immobilized affinity molecule for which it has binding specificity; liberating the captured vector DNA by enzymatic digestion of either the hook, or of the immobilized affinity molecule; and adding and incubating competent host cells to promote the introduction of recombinant vector DNA into the competent host cells.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1994Date of Patent: January 16, 1996Assignee: Research Foundation of the State University of New York at BuffaloInventor: Linda B. Ludwig
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Patent number: 5455041Abstract: A method for inducing periodontal regeneration including soft tissue, cementum, and bone regeneration, resulting in a type of healing characteristic of the anatomy and architecture of the undiseased tissue, comprising treating the surface of the damaged root with a demineralizing agent, and then applying a growth factor directly to the treated bone surface.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1993Date of Patent: October 3, 1995Assignee: Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Robert J. Genco, Moon-Il Cho
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Patent number: 5380703Abstract: A superconductive fullerene and a process for making such superconductive fullerene are provided. The process involves contacting-a quantity of fullerene with the vapor of an interhalogen compound such as ICl. The halogen doped fullerenes exhibited a transition temperature above 60 K.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1993Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Assignee: The Research Foundation of State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Yi-Han Kao, Liwei Song, Deborah D. L. Chung, Kevin T. Fredette
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Patent number: 5355436Abstract: A neural network provides both linearly separable and non-linearly separable logic operations, including the exclusive-or operation, on input signals in a single layer of circuits. The circuit weights the input signals with complex weights by multiplication and addition, and provides weighted signals to a neuron circuit (a neuron body or soma) which provides an output corresponding to the desired logical operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 1992Date of Patent: October 11, 1994Assignee: The Research Foundation, State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Yong-Chul Shin, Ramalingam Sridhar
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System for recognizing handwritten character strings containing overlapping and/or broken characters
Patent number: 5321768Abstract: A system (method and apparatus) for handwritten character recognition recognizes characters within strings of text despite the presence of overlapping or disjointed characters. A string is segmented into discrete characters by removing noise and punctuation, joining the disconnected components of characters and splitting probable overlapping characters. After joining and splitting (as required), character recognition is performed to recognize characters in the string. Recognized characters are removed and the string is split in order that more characters can be recognized. If unrecognized characters remain in the string, the process is repeated. The joining and splitting operations are repeated until all subsequent characters in the string have been either recognized or determined to be unrecognizable.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1992Date of Patent: June 14, 1994Assignee: The Research Foundation, State University of New York at BuffaloInventors: Richard K. Fenrich, Sargur N. Srihari