Patents Assigned to The State University
  • Patent number: 9541517
    Abstract: An electrochemical sensor for sensing a gaseous analyte includes a substrate having at least two electrodes disposed thereon, and a carbon nanotube-polyaniline (CNT/PANI) film disposed on the substrate and in contact with at least two electrodes. The CNT/PANI film includes carbon nanotubes coated with a thin layer of polyaniline. The thickness of the polyaniline coating is such that electron transport can occur along and/or between the carbon nanotubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventor: Vladimir Samuilov
  • Publication number: 20160377055
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel turbine design that increases turbine efficiency whereby turbine blades experience cyclic pitch variations while rotating about the blade axis which is accomplished by means of a concentric end cam double follower mechanism. This mechanism rotates the blades by 90 degrees about a horizontal axis which allows the blades rotating upstream and downstream to be oriented horizontally and vertically so minimum drag and maximum drag are obtained respectively. Since the aiding downstream drag is at a maximum, and the adverse upstream drag is at a minimum, this configuration allows for higher power output compared to conventional vertical axis wind turbines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Jubilee Prasad Rao, Francisco Javier Diez-Garias
  • Patent number: 9526766
    Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for potentiating the effect of antibiotics. The compositions comprise a non-covalent complex of alpha-lactalbumin and fatty acid. The fatty acids are cis, unsaturated, C14 to C20 fatty acids. The complex and antibiotic can be administered to an individual together or separately. The antibiotic may be one to which resistance has developed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Anders P. Hakansson, Laura R. Marks, Hazeline Hakansson
  • Publication number: 20160367531
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I): wherein R1-R3, n, and W have any of the values defined in the specification, and salts thereof. The compounds have good solubility and are useful for treating bacterial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Applicants: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Taxis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Edmond J. LaVoie, Ajit Parhi, Daniel S. Pilch, Yongzheng Zhang, Malvika Kaul
  • Publication number: 20160365577
    Abstract: A positive electrode comprising ?-VOPO4 and/or Nax(?-VOPO4) wherein x is a value from 0.1 to 1.0 as an active ingredient, wherein the electrode is capable of insertion and release of sodium ions and a reversible sodium battery containing the positive electrode are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Ruigang ZHANG, Fuminori MIZUNO, Chen LING, M. Stanley WHITTINGHAM, Ruibo ZHANG, Zehua CHEN
  • Publication number: 20160365940
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The State University of New York at Buffalo
    Inventors: Parham Noorzad, Michelle Effros, Michael Langberg
  • Publication number: 20160360968
    Abstract: Disclosed are sensor assemblies and a Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) system. A sensor assembly includes at least one a motor configured to vibrate a sensing optode at a first frequency. A system includes a plurality of sensor assemblies and a controller for processing signals from the sensor assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Applicant: The Research Foundation for The State University o f New York
    Inventor: David W. Bernat
  • Patent number: 9519964
    Abstract: A system and methods for generating 3D images from 2D bioluminescent images and visualizing tumor locations are provided. A plurality of 2D bioluminescent images of a subject are acquired using any suitable bioluminescent imaging system. The 2D images are registered to align each image and to compensate for differences between adjacent images. After registration, corresponding features are identified between consecutive sets of 2D images. For each corresponding feature identified in each set of 2D images, an orthographic projection model is applied, such that rays are projected through each point in the feature. The intersection points of the rays are plotted in a 3D image space. All of the 2D images are processed in the same manner, such that a resulting 3D image of a tumor is generated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Dimitris Metaxas, Debabrata Banerjee, Xiaolei Huang
  • Patent number: 9517994
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula I: or a salt thereof, wherein R1-R3 have any of the values described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula I. The compounds are useful as antibacterial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Richard H. Ebright, Juan Shen
  • Patent number: 9518105
    Abstract: The present invention is based, in part, on our discovery of compositions and methods that can be used to treat a patient who has a compromised bone (due, for example, to a disease such as osteoporosis or an injury such as a bone fracture). The compositions can also be administered prophylactically. For example, they can be administered to help maintain bone health as a patient ages. More specifically, the compositions include polypeptides that constitute (or that include) a fragment of a calcitonin receptor (CR) and polypeptides that constitute (or include) biologically active variants of those fragments. Sequence-specific formulas are provided herein, and polypeptides conforming to those formulas, as well as nucleic acids encoding them, expression vectors, host cells, pharmaceutical formulations, and methods of their preparation and use are within the scope of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation For The State University of New York
    Inventor: Srinivas Pentyala
  • Publication number: 20160355936
    Abstract: Disclosed are cathodes comprising a conductive support substrate having a catalyst coating including Ni5P4 nanocrystals. The conductive support substrate is capable of incorporating a material to be reduced, such as water or hydrogen cations. Also disclosed are methods for generating hydrogen gas from water via an electrolysis reaction or from the reduction of hydrogen cations, wherein the catalyst is part of a conductive support within a cathode, including (a) placing an anode and the inventive cathode in an electrolyte, (b) placing the anode and cathode in conductive contact with an external source of electricity, (c) providing a source of water to the cathode, and (d) using the external source of electricity to drive an electrolysis reaction at the cathode, whereby the hydrogen gas is generated from water. In certain embodiments, the reaction uses a free catalyst, wherein the catalyst is placed in proximity to the cathode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: G. Charles Dismukes, Anders Laursen, Martha Greenblatt
  • Patent number: 9511329
    Abstract: A membrane is provided including a coating layer having cellulose nanofibers produced from oxidized cellulose microfibers and an electrospun substrate upon which the coating layer is applied. The nanofibers of the electrospun substrate have a diameter greater than that of the cellulose nanofibers. The membrane also has non-woven support upon which the electrospun substrate is disposed. Microfibers of the non-woven support have a diameter greater than that of the nanofibers of the electrospun substrate. Application of electrospun membrane is in microfiltration area, while the cellulose nanofiber membrane serves in ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis after chemical modification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Benjamin Chu, Benjamin S. Hsiao, Hongyang Ma
  • Patent number: 9510581
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide a lure composition, lure arrangement, and/or method for attracting and capturing bed bugs and the like. In some embodiments, the present invention combines a collection structure with a chemical lure composition that has improved efficacy due to a synergistic combination of elements. The present invention reduces the need for sprayed or broadcast attractants. In one aspect of the invention, a lure composition for attracting bed bugs and the like is provided. The 5-chemical lure mixture comprises a combination of Nonanal, 1-octen-3-ol, L-lactic acid, spearmint oil, and coriander Egyptian oil. In another embodiment of the invention, the mixture comprises a 4-chemical lure mixture Nonanal, 1-octen-3-ol, spearmint oil, and coriander Egyptian oil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Changlu Wang, Narinderpal Singh
  • Patent number: 9505821
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid sequences that encode pro-apoptotic polypeptides. Also disclosed are polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences, and antibodies, which immunospecifically-bind to the polypeptide, as well as derivatives, variants, mutants, or fragments of the aforementioned polypeptide, polynucleotide, or antibody. The invention further discloses therapeutic, diagnostic and research methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of proliferative disorders and bacterial infections using the nucleic acids and proteins of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Jianjie Ma, Jae-Kyun Ko, Chul-Woo Kim, Noah Weisleder
  • Patent number: 9504588
    Abstract: A system, method, computer-readable medium, apparatus, and device for simulating placement of an expandable device in a cavity is provided. For example, a three or more dimensional image of a cavity, e.g., a tubular cavity, geometry is acquired. A centerline of the cavity, and a perimeter of the cavity based on the centerline of the cavity and the three-dimensional image of the cavity geometry, are determined. The length of a wire of the expandable device as the wire rotates along the perimeter of the cavity in a deployment direction is determined. A pitch of the rotation of the wire based on a local diameter at the centerline site of rotation and in-air parameters of the expandable device is determined. A deployed device length of the expandable device along the centerline of the cavity is determined. A processor is usable to determine and/or calculate each of the above.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Chandramouli Sadasivan, Baruch Barry Lieber, David Fiorella, Henry Woo
  • Patent number: 9505954
    Abstract: A method for solvent-less adhesive bonding is provided comprising depositing thin, functional, polymeric films on one or more substrates and bonding the substrates to each other or to other substrates. Depositing the polymeric films, including, for example, chemically reactive polymers and thermoplastics with adhesive qualities, may be accomplished using an initiated chemical vapor deposition technique compatible with a variety of monomers, including monomers with chemically functional moieties such as amine and epoxy groups. The technique allows for deposition of polymeric films on a wide variety of substrates/devices and provides an alternative for other coating/deposition methods that are incompatible with certain substrates/devices and/or do not provide adequate control over the resulting polymeric film. The provided method is advantageous in that it is applicable to fabrication of hybrid devices and is compatible with microfabrication technology, including that in clean-room settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventor: Magnus Bergkvist
  • Patent number: 9505763
    Abstract: Methods for regulating cancer cell growth and survival, inhibiting cancer cell growth, promoting cancer cell death, and/or treating a cancer make use of antagonists of a type I BMP receptor. In some embodiments the cancer is a lung cancer and the cancer cell is a lung cancer cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignees: Vanderbilt University, Rutgers, The State University of new Jersey
    Inventors: Charles C. Hong, John Langenfeld
  • Patent number: 9498408
    Abstract: A portable self medication management system and method comprising at least a plurality of receptacles, a scanner, a display screen, a housing for a compact electronic box, a compact electronic box and a processor to acquire medication information from a medication container, determine whether the medication information exists in a first database, if the medication information does not exist in the first database, associate the medication information with a location information comprising a receptacle and store the medication information and the location information in the first database, indicate the location information, and confirm placement of the medication container in the associated receptacle, notify a user to administer the medication held in the medication container, and request the user to scan the medication container of the notified medication, detect retrieval of an incorrect medication container from the plurality of receptacles, and issue a warning of the detection, and provide instructions fo
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York
    Inventors: Craig Lehmann, John Brittelli
  • Publication number: 20160333357
    Abstract: The present application relates at least in part to methods for the administration of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to the spinal cord of a human or animal patient and also to a method of treatment for spinal cord injury and other diseases and disorders of the CNS. In particular, the application discloses methods to deliver an siRNA compound locally, directly and without the need for transduction vehicles and formulations in effective doses to the injured spinal cord to promote recovery of CNS function and or attenuation of allodynia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Applicants: Quark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Elena FEINSTEIN, Martin GRUMET
  • Patent number: 9494602
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for measuring the level of MG53 found in a biological fluid as a biomarker for a disease or disorder, e.g., tissue damage, exercise capacity or a muscle-related disease or disorder. In addition, the invention relates to targeting the native MG53 found in the blood as a therapeutic approach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Noah Weisleder, Jianjie Ma