Patents Assigned to University College Cork-National University of Ireland
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Patent number: 11772978Abstract: A method for synthesizing mesoporous silica microparticles comprising the steps of: preparing a sol from an ammonium catalyzed hydrolysis and condensation reaction of a pre-sol solution comprising a silica precursor and a structure directing agent dissolved in a mixed solvent system comprising an alcohol and water to produce mesoporous particles of silica with an average diameter of up to about 50 ?m; hydrothermally treating the particles to increase the pore size; treating the particles to remove residual structure directing agent; and further increasing the pore size using controlled dissolution.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: University College Cork-National University of Ireland, CorkInventors: Justin Holmes, Michael Morris, John Hanrahan, Donal Keane, Mark Copley
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Publication number: 20230106911Abstract: A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) assembly that includes a PIC, and a light source mounted on a first carrier substrate, and optically coupled and aligned with the PIC. The first carrier substrate includes a wrap-around metal, that enables the first carrier substrate to be bonded electrically with the PIC using solder bumps, and wherein the wrap-around metal enables the first carrier substrate to be electrically controlled by an external device for facilitating alignment and optical coupling process with the PIC.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Applicant: University College Cork, National University of Ireland, CorkInventor: Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20230024501Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system identifies a plurality of performance indicators comprising device performance indicators for a plurality of communication devices on a cellular network and network performance indicators for the cellular network. The method also includes obtaining historical data regarding the plurality of performance indicators for each of a series of time points during a past time period; the historical data for each of the plurality of performance indicators form an array of values for that performance indicator. The method further includes generating from each array a set of inputs to an algorithm for predicting a throughput of the cellular network during a future time period; the set of inputs comprises quantiles of the array, and the algorithm comprises a machine learning algorithm. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2022Publication date: January 26, 2023Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., University College Cork - National University of IrelandInventors: Rittwik Jana, Emir Halepovic, Rakesh Sinha, Vijay Gopalakrishnan, Ahmed Zahran, Darijo Raca, Cormac John Sreenan, Balagangadhar G. Bathula, Matteo Varvello
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Publication number: 20220365248Abstract: The invention provides a solution based process based on high molecular weight block copolymer (BCP) nanolithography for fabrication of periodic structures on large areas of optical surfaces. In one embodiment there is provided method of fabricating a nano-patterned surface for application in a photonic, optical or other related device, said method comprising the steps of: providing a substrate material; depositing a block copolymer (BCP) material on the substrate material; and phase separating the BCPs using at least one solvent selected to facilitate polymer chain mobilisation and lead to phase separation to fabricate said nano-patterned surface; wherein the nano-patterned surface comprises an ordered array of structures and having a domain or diameter of 100 nm or greater. A new photonic device and optical device is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORKInventors: Parvaneh Mokarian-Tabari, Michael Morris, Ramsankar Senthamaraikannan
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Patent number: 11460680Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a photonic subsystem for integrating onto a photonic platform. The subsystem comprises a laser source and a plurality of optical components for focusing and directing a laser beam emitted from the laser source into a photonic platform. The laser source and plurality of optical components are mounted to a substrate and encapsulated.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2020Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: University College Cork-National University of Ireland, CorkInventor: Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20220005640Abstract: The present invention provides an inductor device comprising one or more interconnected columns of conductive material embedded in a supporting structure, wherein the one or more columns comprise an input terminal and an output terminal; and wherein each column is surrounded by a first magnetic layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2019Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORKInventors: Cian O'Mathuna, Daniel Smallwood, Zoran Pavlovic, Hugh Smiddy, Seamus O'Driscoll, Paul McCloskey
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Publication number: 20210371696Abstract: A coating composition for applying a very thin film coating to a substrate such as a polymeric film comprises a copolymer such as a block copolymer (BCP) that is compatible with the substrate, an alcohol solvent or solvents capable of dissolving the copolymer, a hydrolysed metal alkoxide precursor, a carboxylic acid stabiliser, and an active agent in an ionic, molecular, or small nanoparticle form. The active agent is configured to provide a functionality to the coating composition, selected from antimicrobial, antifungal, barrier, therapeutic, electrical, electronic, magnetic and optical. The composition is a sol comprising a continuous non-sedimentable/stable suspension of very small sized (of nano order) amorphous inorganic polymers in their oligomeric or polymeric state, and comprising the active agent dispersed in a hydrolysed metal alkoxide-BCP matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CorkInventors: Michael A. MORRIS, Sibu C. PADMANABHAN, Joseph P. KERRY, Malco CRUZ-ROMERO
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Publication number: 20210238229Abstract: A peptide comprises an amino acid sequence of SEQUENCE ID NO. 1, in which the sequence has 1, 2 or 3 amino acid changes. The peptide has utility in treatment of cardiovascular disease and neurodegenerative disease.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2019Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORKInventor: Thomas WALTHER
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Patent number: 11061029Abstract: A method of determining colorectal cancer status in an individual, which comprises abundance profiling of the individual's microbiome.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORKInventors: Paul O'Toole, Burkhardt Flemer, Fergus Shanahan, Ian Jeffery, Katryna Cisek
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Publication number: 20210167376Abstract: The invention provides plastic 3D printed battery cell comprising a first layer coupled with a cathode material and a second layer coupled with an anode material. An aqueous electrolyte gel material is deposited onto the surface of the cathode material and the anode material, wherein the first and second layers are sealed to house the cathode material, the anode material and the electrolyte gel material. The invention provides a combination of a customisable plastic battery cell design using 3D printing with an all-in-one gel electrolyte enable the cells to be built in a variety of sizes and shapes allowing for greater integration of energy storage into electronic, medical or wearable systems. A method for making the 3D printed battery cell is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: University College Cork - National University of Ireland, CorkInventors: Colm O'Dwyer, Colm Glynn
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Publication number: 20210163878Abstract: The current invention provides use of a CLA-producing bacterium for the in vivo conversion in the gut of polyunsaturated fatty acids to CLA. The CLA-producing bacterium is selected from one or more of the group consisting of propionibacteria, lactobacilli, lactococci and streptococci, and bifidobacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicants: PrecisionBiotics Group Limited, University College Cork, National University of Ireland, Teagasc - The Agriculture and Food Development AuthorityInventors: Liam O'Mahony, Fergus Shanahan, Eamonn Quigley, Paul Ross, Catherine Stanton
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Publication number: 20210153876Abstract: A surgical system for penetrating and determining a characteristic of tissue. An instrument generates rotational torque, and a drill bit tool body extends along an axis between a distal end to engage tissue and a proximal end to couple to the instrument. An emitter operatively coupled to the instrument emits light. A detector operatively coupled to the instrument detects light. An emission lightguide within the tool body transmits light emitted by the emitter toward the tissue as the instrument rotates the tool body. A detection lightguide within the tool body is spaced from the emission lightguide and transmit light reflected by the tissue toward the detector as the instrument rotates the tool body. The emitter emits light into the emission lightguide along the axis, and the detector detects light reflected from the tissue exiting the detection lightguide transverse to the axis when the tool body is coupled to the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2018Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: University College Cork - National University of Ireland CorkInventors: Peter Andrew O'Brien, Matthieu Francois Gabriel Duperron, Ray Burke, Cormac James Eason, Kevin Manley, Gerard Nunan
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Publication number: 20210127695Abstract: Bifidobacterium longum strain NCIMB 41676 improves sleep.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicants: PrecisionBiotics Group Limited, University College Cork - National University of Ireland, CorkInventors: Eileen Frances MURPHY, David GROEGER, Timothy DINAN, John CRYAN
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Publication number: 20200310142Abstract: At least one embodiment of the invention provides a photonic subsystem for integrating onto a photonic platform. The subsystem comprises a laser source and a plurality of optical components for focusing and directing a laser beam emitted from the laser source into a photonic platform. The laser source and plurality of optical components are mounted to a substrate and encapsulated.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: University College Cork-National University of Ireland, CorkInventor: Peter O'Brien
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Publication number: 20200252147Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system identifies a plurality of performance indicators comprising device performance indicators for a plurality of communication devices on a cellular network and network performance indicators for the cellular network. The method also includes obtaining historical data regarding the plurality of performance indicators for each of a series of time points during a past time period; the historical data for each of the plurality of performance indicators form an array of values for that performance indicator. The method further includes generating from each array a set of inputs to an algorithm for predicting a throughput of the cellular network during a future time period; the set of inputs comprises quantiles of the array, and the algorithm comprises a machine learning algorithm. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., University College Cork - National University of IrelandInventors: Rittwik Jana, Emir Halepovic, Rakesh Sinha, Vijay Gopalakrishnan, Ahmed Zahran, Darijo Raca, Cormac John Sreenan, Balagangadhar G. Bathula, Matteo Varvello
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Publication number: 20200229742Abstract: A diagnostic sensor device has a semiconductor chip having a distal end physically configured to fit into a power and data socket conforming to a non-proprietary standard, and having exposed pads for engagement with corresponding conductors of such a socket. At its proximal end the chip has at least one sensor for contact with an analyte. The device may be manufactured in a single integrated process to provide a wafer which is diced to provide the individual devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2018Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicants: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, CORK, ALTRATECH LIMITEDInventors: Brian O'FARRELL, Ivan O'CONNELL, Steven DARBY, Timothy CUMMINS
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Publication number: 20200076520Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method in which a processing system identifies a plurality of performance indicators comprising device performance indicators for a plurality of communication devices on a cellular network and network performance indicators for the cellular network. The method also includes obtaining historical data regarding the plurality of performance indicators for each of a series of time points during a past time period; the historical data for each of the plurality of performance indicators form an array of values for that performance indicator. The method further includes generating from each array a set of inputs to an algorithm for predicting a throughput of the cellular network during a future time period; the set of inputs comprises quantiles of the array, and the algorithm comprises a machine learning algorithm. Other embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicants: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P., University College Cork - National University of IrelandInventors: Rittwik Jana, Emir Halepovic, Rakesh Sinha, Vijay Gopalakrishnan, Ahmed Zahran, Darijo Raca, Cormac John Sreenan, Balagangadhar G. Bathula, Matteo Varvello
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Patent number: 10564146Abstract: A method for the early prediction of risk of hypertensive disorders in pregnant women, including for example eclampsia, mild pre-eclampsia, chronic hypertension, EPH gestosis, gestational hypertension, superimposed pre-eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, or nephropathy.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: University College Cork, National University of Ireland, CorkInventors: Louise Kenny, Philip Newton Baker, David Broadhurst
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Patent number: 10560111Abstract: A nested mixed-radix DDSM can guarantee zero systematic frequency error when used as a divider controller in a fractional-N frequency synthesizer is described. This disclosure presents a nested cascaded mixed-radix DDSM architecture which can also guarantee zero systematic frequency error. In addition, the disclosure allows one to use higher order auxiliary modulators and shaped dither signal to eliminate feedthrough spurs completely. By increasing the number of levels in the cascade, the moduli of the individual modulator stages can be reduced, thereby increasing the speed of the synthesizer.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: University College Cork-National University of Ireland, CorkInventors: Hongjia Mo, Michael Peter Kennedy
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Publication number: 20200015953Abstract: An intravascular cell therapy device comprises a scaffold (2, 12) that is radially adjustable between a contracted orientation suitable for transluminal delivery to a vascular locus and an expanded orientation, and a biodegradable matrix provided on at least a portion of the scaffold that is suitable for seeding with cells and degrades in a vascular environment. The scaffold is configured to have a distal piercing tip (5) when in a deployed orientation. The scaffold comprises a plurality of sidewall panels (3, 13, 14) arranged around a longitudinal axis of the scaffold, and adjustable couplings (4) between the panels configured for adjustment between an expanded configuration and a contracted orientation, and in which each sidewall panel comprises a matrix suitable for seeding with cells.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: University College Cork - National University of Ireland, CorkInventor: Noel CAPLICE