Patents Assigned to University if Alaska
  • Patent number: 11702753
    Abstract: The invention generally relates an apparatus for generation of hydrogen and oxygen gases by utilizing seawater. The invention also relates to a method of making hydrogen and oxygen gas by utilizing anion exchange membranes and seawater. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: University of Alaska Fairbanks
    Inventor: Andrew McDonnell
  • Patent number: 11555658
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for converting a passive cooling system into an active hydronic ground cooling system. In an aspect, an existing passive cooling device can be first discharged of working fluid. An existing pipe of the passive cooling system can then be cut to a predetermined height. A top portion of the existing pipe can be threaded and fitted with a cap base. Tubing can then be installed within the existing pipe. A cap can be attached to the cap base. The tubing can be attached to a chiller system and filled with coolant. Similar procedure can be applied to convert a thermopile or traditional pipe pile to into an active cooling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Zhaohui Yang, Simon Evans, Gregory McConnell
  • Publication number: 20230005574
    Abstract: A patient care system may collect and analyze data regarding characteristics of an individual to identify any health, medical, and/or physiological conditions associated with the individual. Trend analysis may predict an onset of a medical condition associated with the individual. Trend analysis may determine and/or identify one or more target areas (e.g., geographical areas) where individuals experience particular symptoms and/or affected by various health, medical, and/or mental issues. An alert, diagnosis, and/or treatment plan may be determined for an individual based on a corpus of information collected from and/or associated with multiple individuals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Zachary Patrick Sparks, Jacob Lomonaco, Kenneth Sparks
  • Publication number: 20230003634
    Abstract: Methods and systems for low-power wireless sensor networks of conductivity probes for the detection of corrosive fluids inside pressure vessels and piping are described. Conductivity probes that can be easily integrated into existing internal corrosion monitoring infrastructure (access fittings) and connected via a low-power wireless sensor network are described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Matthew Cullin, Todd Peterson, Raghu Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 11499909
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing corrosion can comprise a frame and a rack having a generally planar face, a first edge, and a second edge. The rack can be pivotably coupled to the frame. The apparatus can be configured for selectively orienting the rack to position the first edge of the rack with a select vertical offset with respect to the second edge of the rack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: University of Alaska—Anchorage
    Inventor: Raghu Srinivasan
  • Patent number: 11238356
    Abstract: A system and method for generating synthetic streamflow data for a malfunctioning streamgage is provided. The method uses both classification and regression techniques to accurately predict streamflow data for the malfunctioning streamgage based on measured streamflow data from other streamgages and based on correlations between the streamgages. The system and method may also provide a method of improved flood forecasting, by updating flood forecasts using synthetic streamflow data when measured streamflow data from one or more streamgages are unavailable. The system may generate flood forecast information and/or flood warning messages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: University of Alaska Fairbanks
    Inventor: Timothy R. Petty
  • Patent number: 11033806
    Abstract: Methods and systems for designing and manufacturing a mathematically fair N-sided die are disclosed. An example method can comprise selecting an irregular polyhedron to serve as a die, and determining a center of mass of the selected irregular polyhedron die. In an aspect, a size of each face of the irregular polyhedron can be selected such that a solid angle subtended by each face from the center of mass of the selected irregular polyhedron can be equal. In an aspect a system comprising an injection molding apparatus can be used to form the die.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventor: Katherine Rawlins
  • Patent number: 10808530
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of measuring dissolved mineral isotopes, and other methods related thereto. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: University of Alaska, Anchorage
    Inventors: Lee Ann Munk, Ryan Mathur
  • Patent number: 10739730
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a notification are described. An apparatus for providing a notification to a watch or a smart watch can receive a signal that contains an indication of a notification. The apparatus for providing a notification to a watch or a smart watch can provide a signal to a display in order to display the notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventor: Kristian Smith
  • Patent number: 10676490
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of delivering therapeutic carbon monoxide to the cells and tissues of a patient which comprises administering thereto a compound of the formula XBY1Y2C(O)V (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. In addition, disclosed is a method of delivering a drug to a diseased cell or tissue by administering a compound of formula I either wherein at least one of X is a drug containing an amino group or V is a drug containing an amino group or hydroxyl group less a hydrogen on the amino or hydroxyl group. Further disclosed are novel compounds of Formula I.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignees: Florida Southwestern State College, The Research Foundation for the State University of New York, University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Nin N. Dingra, Theppawut Israsena Na Ayudhya
  • Patent number: 10271860
    Abstract: Tap guide assembly devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. A tap guide assembly can have a body assembly, a tension pin assembly, a tension spring, and a setscrew. The body assembly can have an elongate body and a drill bushing. The drill bushing can have a diameter that is less than the diameter of the elongate body and can be positioned within a portion of the elongate body. The tension pin assembly can have a pin and a collar and can be configured to be received within the body assembly. The tension spring can be positioned proximate to the collar. The setscrew can be securely positioned proximate to the tension spring and within the second opening of the elongate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Philip W. Boysen, Joshua D. Gunderson, Anthony J. Paris
  • Publication number: 20190090458
    Abstract: Provided herein are devices, systems and methods for separating age and size matched nematodes from a mixed size population of nematodes and/or debris. The device and system use a filter membrane with a defined pore size located between an upper housing with a first chamber adapted to receive a liquid sample comprising the mixed size population nematodes and a lower housing with a second chamber. Use of the system, along with a sample vessel, provide the user a method for efficiently and effectively isolating an age and size synchronized population of nematodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Applicant: University of Alaska, Fairbanks
    Inventors: Elena Vayndorf, Skyler Hunter
  • Patent number: 10143995
    Abstract: This monolithic reactor is an adaptable and scalable, flow-through reaction containment apparatus embodied as a one-piece monolithic block of material that retains re-configurability to improve reaction processing. This apparatus increases operational flexibility, adaptable design, and vastly simplifies construction of tubular reaction-containment configurations. Internally, the monolithic block comprises one or more closely spaced, functional voids which operate as fluid channels that can be configured in various geometric arrangements. The apparatus is widely scalable, provides high thermodynamic efficiency, manufacturing simplicity, and affordability for varied operations through additive manufacturing, and has a compact physical footprint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: University of Alaska Fairbanks
    Inventor: Jonathan Walter Kamler
  • Patent number: 10115165
    Abstract: Methods and systems for assessing changes to a region are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving elevation data indicative of a region. A method can comprise generating a spatial model of the region based on the elevation data. A method can also comprise identifying based on the spatial model a first representation of a portion the region. The first representation of the portion of the region can be indicative of the portion of the region at a first time. A method can further comprise determining a difference between the first representation of the portion of the region and a second representation of the portion of the region. The second representation of the portion of the region can be indicative of the portion of the region at a second time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: University of Alaska Fairbanks
    Inventor: Keith W. Cunningham
  • Patent number: 10092591
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for inducing therapeutic hypothermia in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: University of Alaska Fairbanks
    Inventors: Kelly Drew, Tulasi Jinka, Lori Bogren, Isaac Bailey, Zachary Carlson, Jasmine Olson
  • Patent number: 10036560
    Abstract: A system and method for heating structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on an exposed outer surface of the structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a structure to apply thermal energy to the exposed outer surface of the structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the structure. Optionally, the structure is a concrete structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignees: University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Houston System
    Inventors: Zhaohui Yang, Ting Yang, Gangbing Song, Mithun Singla, Christiana Chang
  • Patent number: 10028679
    Abstract: Mouth guards and related systems and methods for determining linear and angular accelerations of the head of a subject. A plurality of accelerometers are operatively associated with the mouth guard and spaced from one another about the mouth guard. The accelerometers produce outputs indicative of the linear and angular acceleration of the mouth guard. Optionally, the mouth guard can be used in conjunction with a helmet that is provided with a plurality of accelerometers spaced about the helmet. In use, the outputs of the accelerometers of the helmet can be correlated to the outputs of the accelerometers of the mouth guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Anthony J. Paris, Jens Munk
  • Patent number: 9984040
    Abstract: Methods and systems for processing data are disclosed. An example method can comprise receiving first data. The method can comprise applying a first transform to the first data. The first transform can be evolved from a second transform. The first transform can be based on first coefficients and the second transform can be based on second coefficients. The first transform can be evolved without constraining a count of the first coefficients to be equal to a count of the second coefficients. The method can comprise providing the transformed first data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Frank W. Moore, Brendan J. Babb
  • Patent number: 9955918
    Abstract: Mouth guards having electrodes, sensors, and/or accelerometers for determining one or more physiological conditions of a subject. Processing circuitry receives the outputs of the electrodes, sensors, and/or accelerometers. Optionally, at least a portion of the processing circuitry can be positioned within a helmet that is worn by a subject. The mouth guard can optionally be tethered to the helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Anthony J. Paris, Jennifer M. Brock, John A. Lund
  • Patent number: 9829202
    Abstract: A system and method for heating concrete structures to either prevent the build-up of freezing precipitation or eliminate freezing precipitation on a top surface of the concrete structures. The system includes a heating assembly integrally formed with a concrete structure to apply thermal energy to the top surface of the concrete structure. Optionally, the heating assembly includes heating elements formed of carbon fiber tape. Following formation of the concrete structure, the heating assembly is configured for unified movement with the concrete structure. The system optionally includes a control assembly operatively coupled to the heating assembly. The control assembly selectively powers the heating assembly and can be configured for remote operation. In use, the control assembly can be selectively activated from a remote location to power the heating assembly and heat the concrete structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: University of Alaska Anchorage, University of Houston System
    Inventors: Zhaohui Yang, Ting Yang, Gangbing Song, Mithun Singla, Christiana Chang