Patents Assigned to The University of Cincinnati
  • Patent number: 11213534
    Abstract: Expression of a phosphatase inhibitor in heart cells can be used to treat cardiac disorders, e.g., heart failure. Decreasing phosphatase activity can improve ?-adrenergic responsiveness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignees: The University of Cincinnati, The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Roger J. Hajjar, Federica del Monte, Evangelia Kranias
  • Publication number: 20180296578
    Abstract: Expression of a phosphatase inhibitor in heart cells can be used to treat cardiac disorders, e.g., heart failure. Decreasing phosphatase activity can improve ?-adrenergic responsiveness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicants: The University of Cincinnati, The General Hospital Corporation, The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health & Human Services
    Inventors: Roger J. Hajjar, Federica del Monte, Evangelia Kranias
  • Publication number: 20130233081
    Abstract: A sensor (10, 80) for monitoring health of an associated article (A) (e.g., a fluid connector) including a sensing element (12, 84, 86) disposed along a length of an outer surface of the associated article, wherein the sensing element is configured to detect at least one physical property of the associated article and output an electrical signal in proportion to an amount of the physical property applied to the sensing element; and a mounting mechanism (14, 88) configured to secure the force sensing element to at least a portion of the outer surface of associated article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Xiangdong Zhu, Peter V. Buca, Isaac Shilad, Jay Lee
  • Patent number: 8524683
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nucleic acids which encode novel mutant forms of Inhibitor Protein-1 (I-1). In particular, the I-1 mutant forms comprise altered phosphorylation sites of PKC-?. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of regulating cardiac contractility and function, and for treatment of cardio myopathy and heart failure, which employ the novel nucleic acids and polypeptides. Vectors comprising the novel nucleic acids, Antibodies to the novel proteins, and diagnostic and screening methods associated therewith, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Evangelia Kranias, Patricia Rodriguez, Bryan Mitton
  • Publication number: 20130092543
    Abstract: The invention relates to textiles, reservoirs, or films which may be switchably rendered hydrophilic or hydrophobic for liquid wicking, repelling, moving, holding, absorbing, drying, wetting, dispensing, and other means of electrically manipulation of liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventor: The University of Cincinnati
  • Publication number: 20120237588
    Abstract: Methods of improving cardiac function and/or methods for attenuating and/or prevention cardiac remodeling in an individual's heart comprising administering to an individual an effective amount of Heat-Shock Protein Hsp20 or an agent that increase the levels of and/or the activity of Hsp20 are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Evangelia Kranias, Guo-Chang Fan, Guoxiang Chu
  • Patent number: 8202692
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for cancer diagnostics, including but not limited to, cancer markers. In particular, the present invention provides gene expression profiles associated with thyroid cancers. Genes identified as cancer markers using the methods of the present invention find use in the diagnosis and characterization of thyroid cancer. In addition, the genes provide targets for cancer drug screens and therapeutic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Thomas Giordano, Ronald Koenig, Rork Kuick, Samir Hanish, Dafydd G. Thomas, Yuri Nikiforov
  • Patent number: 8118916
    Abstract: Metal ions are adsorbed or absorbed by a combination of a binding ligand and an ionic liquid effective to dissolve the metal complex. The ligand is preferably bound to a solid surface which is coated with the ionic liquid. This method is particularly suitable for adsorbing gaseous mercury, lead, zinc and cadmium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Neville R. deGouvea-Pinto, Malyuba Abu-Daabes
  • Patent number: 8029709
    Abstract: A process for the encapsulation of liquid particles within nanometer thick polymer shells utilizes an interfacial free radical alternating copolymerization process. Encapsulating a liquid material includes providing a mixture comprising the liquid material to be encapsulated, a hydrophobic monomer in a non-polar solution and a hydrophilic monomer in a polar solution. The liquid material is compatible in either the polar solution or the non-polar solution. The polar solution and the non-polar solution are not miscible in each other. The mixture is homogenized to form an emulsion, and then polymerized by an initiator which initiates an interfacial free radical alternating copolymerization process. The copolymerization process is optimally constrained to proceed only at the hydrophobic and hydrophilic interface thus forming a polymer around the liquid material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Dan Wu, Charles Scott, Carlos Co, Chia-Chi Ho
  • Patent number: 8012374
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a slow-release inhibitor that is applied to a metal surface, such as by way of a paint or primer coating, for corrosion control of the metal. An exemplary embodiment of the slow-release corrosion inhibitor includes a water-soluble particle, or pigment, and an organic polymeric film that encapsulates the particle. This water-soluble particle may be either organic or inorganic and, preferably, is non-carcinogenic and non-toxic. An additional water-soluble particle having an encapsulating, organic polymeric film further may be provided along with a water-soluble, organic compound to form the corrosion inhibitor. The polymeric film(s) are of a desired hydrophobicity and permeability to permit, upon interaction of the particle(s) with water, controlled diffusion of particle ions therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: The University Of Cincinnati
    Inventors: William J. van Ooij, Hrishikesh Manian, Lin Yang, Hai Yang
  • Patent number: 7994249
    Abstract: A method of treating a substrate, such as a metal surface, by application of a silane coating composition containing at least one water-soluble or dispersible silane and a polymeric resin, which may be provided as a water-based dispersion of polymeric resin, the polymeric resin being present in an amount less than 10% by weight of the composition to slow the rate of corrosion of the metal surface and/or to promote adhesion of rubber thereto. The at least one silane can include a bis-amino silane, a vinyl silane, a bis-sulfur silane, or mixtures thereof and the polymeric resin may include an epoxy resin, acrylate resin, polyurethane resin, novolac resin, or mixtures thereof. The silane coating compositions may be either water or solvent based.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignees: The University Of Cincinnati, ECOSIL Technologies LLC
    Inventors: William J. van Ooij, Karthik Suryanarayanan, Jaspreet Singh Gandhi, Naveen B V Simhadri, Chetan Shivane, Matthew B. Stacy, Danqing Zhu
  • Patent number: 7989606
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nucleic acids which encode novel mutant forms of Inhibitor Protein-1 (1-1). In particular, the 1-1 mutant forms comprise altered phosphorylation sites of PKC-?. In addition, the present invention relates to methods of regulating cardiac contractility and function, and for treatment of cardio myopathy and heart failure, which employ the novel nucleic acids and polypeptides. Vectors comprising the novel nucleic acids, Antibodies to the novel proteins, and diagnostic and screening methods associated therewith, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Evangelia Kranias, Patricia Rodriguez, Bryan Mitton
  • Patent number: 7898740
    Abstract: A tunable optical component includes comprises a plurality of individual tunable liquid cells regularly arranged and integrated to at least one cell structure forming an array on the supporting substrate. A single liquid cell comprises several integrated cell walls, the cell walls projecting away from the supporting substrate and having a closed base area and an open cell surface at the cell wall edges. The liquid cell is filled with at least two liquids or fluids to provide at least one tunable interface area for varying the optical characteristic of the liquid cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Assignees: SeeReal Technologies S.A., The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Jason Heikenfeld, Joachim Bradl
  • Patent number: 7850729
    Abstract: The invention consists of a cushioned active cyclically deforming cushion or jacket (39) that surrounds the outer or epicardial surface of at least one chamber (2, 3, 4, 5) of the natural heart, including its base, configured so that internal components may be suspended from the jacket (39) by heart wall-penetrating cords to complete a restraining harness over the entire 3-dimensional boundary of the chamber or chambers. The cushion or jacket (39) provides protective and stabilizing openings (8, 9, 10) for atria and their inflow valves as well as for great vessels and their outflow valves. It is equipped with one or more actuator mechanisms (37, 38) that cyclically change shape at one or more sites, thus altering heart wall shape and chamber volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventor: David Boyd Melvin
  • Patent number: 7753837
    Abstract: Actuator mechanisms on the heart are of several types. In preferred embodiments, they are generally simple, durable, mechanical assemblies and are driven by power delivered from a remote location, generally outside the chest, by a variety of mechanisms. The invention teaches physical mechanisms (1) for transfer of cyclic power from outside the chest to the region of the heart for that purpose, either as translational or rotary motion. Also taught are electromechanical converting mechanisms suitable for delivering power to those transfer devices. The embodiments described herein for either transmission of energy from a site of generation to a conduit (2, 10, 22), and of conduits that then deliver energy to heart actuators, have contours and interfaces designed to promote a favorable biologic response similar to the pseudosynovial capsules that surround artificial joints. Further, design features are chosen to avoid both non-vented gas-filled chambers and static collections of tissue fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventor: David Boyd Melvin
  • Patent number: 7732016
    Abstract: A silane film that can be used in a wide range of environments, on metals of engineering interest, as a standalone process or as a primer for a top-coating by common paint systems. The film generally comprises: a) at least one bis-silane; b) a water soluble or dispersible polymer; c) nanoparticles; and, d) a water soluble solvent. It is also within the scope of the present invention to include a leachable inhibitor into the silane film. In sum, the present invention teaches a silane composition that may be applied by dipping, wiping, spraying, brushing, or other conventional techniques, whereby the film composition provides a metal treatment that is water soluble and may provide the availability of the coating to “heal” by utilizing a leachable inhibitor whenever damage occurs from scrapes or scratches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Wim J. van Ooij, Anuj Seth, Matthew B Stacy
  • Patent number: 7704563
    Abstract: Organofunctional silanes are applied to metal surfaces using an oil bath. Metal is immersed in an oil bath containing approximately 2% silane. In a preferred embodiment, the metal is a tire cord. The silane can either be hydrolyzed or unhydrolyzed. The hydrolyzed silanes can be in combination with a water dispersible resin. When the tire cord is coated with silane using the present method, it allows a tire to be formulated with lower sulfur levels and without cobalt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignees: The University of Cincinnati, Ecosil Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Charles Smith, Max Sorenson, William J. Van Ooij, Ramakrishna Nookala, Kevin Williams
  • Patent number: 7608127
    Abstract: The present invention relates to particle reinforced noble metal matrix composites and a method of making the same. The composites include a noble metal such as silver, gold, and alloys thereof, as a base or matrix, and a particle reinforced filler material, such as a carbide. A pressureless infrared heating, or superheating, process is used to produce the particle reinforced noble metal matrix composites thereby providing a composite with at least sufficient hardness, i.e. wear resistance, and/or low resistivity. The composites may be used in the jewelry industry, such as for making watches, rings, and other jewelry, and/or in the power, automobile, and aircraft industries, such as for making electrical contact materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Ray Y. Lin, Donald E. Stafford
  • Patent number: 7600410
    Abstract: A system for optically characterizing an acoustic beam generally includes an immersant, which is an immersion medium seeded with a plurality of seed particles that respond to illumination with fluorescence indicative of at least one parameter of the immersant such as flow or temperature. Optical transmitters illuminate the immersant slicewise, and optical receptors receive the fluorescence in order to generate a three-dimensional map of the parameter over time. A processor back-calculates one or more characteristics of an acoustic beam that results in the map. The processor initially generates a behavior model of an acoustic beam propagating in the immersant by utilizing initial guesses for the characteristics. The initial guess model is compared to the map, and an optimization routine is used to refine the initial guesses. The process repeats iteratively with refined guesses until the difference between the model and the map is minimized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignees: St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc., The United States of America as represented by the Secretary Department of Health and Human Services, The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: John W. Sliwa, Jr., Prasanna Hariharan, Ronald A. Robinson, Matthew R. Myers, Subha Maruvada, Rupak K. Banerjee, Gerald R. Harris
  • Patent number: 7482421
    Abstract: A silane film that can be used in a wide range of environments, on metals of engineering interest, as a standalone process or as a primer for a top-coating by common paint systems. The film generally comprises: a) at least one bis-silane; b) a water soluble or dispersible polymer; c) nanoparticles; and, d) a water soluble solvent. It is also within the scope of the present invention to include a leachable inhibitor into the silane film. In sum, the present invention teaches a silane composition that may be applied by dipping, wiping, spraying, brushing, or other conventional techniques, whereby the film composition provides a metal treatment that is water soluble and may provide the availability of the coating to “heal” by utilizing a leachable inhibitor whenever damage occurs from scrapes or scratches.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventors: Wim J. van Ooij, Anuj Seth, Matthew B Stacy