Patents Assigned to University of Basel
  • Publication number: 20250044333
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor system for analyzing a spectrum of an electromagnetic, EM, signal. The system includes a vapor cell containing at least one species of atoms in a gaseous form, wherein the atoms in the vapor cell are exposed to the EM signal; at least one excitation source excites a number of atoms in the vapor cell to a Rydberg state, wherein at least a fraction of the excited atoms are ionized; a number of electrode pairs which are arranged along the vapor cell, and which generate a spatially and/or temporally varying electric field in the vapor cell; a current sense circuit detects a current between at least one of the number of electrode pairs, wherein the current is caused by ionized atoms in the vapor cell; and a processor determines spectral information of the EM signal based on the detected current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicants: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, University Of Basel
    Inventors: Thomas RUSTER, Melvyn HO, Philipp TREUTLEIN, Yongqi SHI
  • Publication number: 20250005711
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a sensor system sensing a physical quantity. The system includes an excitation source for generating an excitation signal. A sensing volume includes quantum system(s), wherein the sensing volume is arranged to receive the excitation signal. The excitation signal induces an emission and/or an adaption of an optical signal by the sensing volume. A characteristic(s) of the optical signal depends on the physical quantity. An imaging system applies a transformation to the optical signal, thereby generating a transformed optical signal at an image plane. A spatially dependent attenuator is arranged at the image plane and attenuates the transformed optical signal. An optical sensor captures the thus attenuated optical signal and detects an image formed by the optical signal. A processor extracts an information on the physical quantity from the captured image pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: January 2, 2025
    Applicants: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, University of Basel
    Inventors: Thomas RUSTER, Melvyn HO, Philipp TREUTLEIN, Yongqi SHI
  • Publication number: 20240426886
    Abstract: A sensor system for sensing EM radiation and a method for calibrating the system are provided. The system includes a sensing element that receives calibration signals or signal components with different frequencies. Recording device records responses of the sensing element to at least two calibration signals or signal components. A respective response to a calibration signal of the at least two calibration signals or signal components depends on an excitation of one or more of the resonances by the calibration signal. A part of the recorded responses to and/or information derived from at least a part of the recorded responses is stored in a model which correlates the responses to frequencies and/or signal levels of the corresponding calibration signals or signal components. Processor uses the model to convert a response of the sensing element to an EM signal to be analyzed into a frequency spectrum of the EM signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicants: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, University of Basel
    Inventors: Thomas RUSTER, Yongqi SHI, Philipp TREUTLEIN, Melvyn HO
  • Publication number: 20240402230
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates a quantum sensor system for sensing electromagnetic, EM, radiation. The quantum sensor comprises an element configured to shape and/or focus the EM radiation to generate an inhomogeneous field distribution in an area; at least two quantum sensors which are arranged at different locations in the area, each of the quantum sensors comprising a sensing volume which is configured to interact with the EM radiation; at least one detector configured to detect an interaction of the EM radiation with each sensing volume, wherein the interaction is indicative of a power level of the EM radiation at the location of the respective sensing volume; and a processor which is configured to determine a signal characteristic of the EM radiation based on a correlation of the power levels at the locations of the sensing volumes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicants: Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, University of Basel
    Inventors: Thomas RUSTER, Philipp TREUTLEIN, Yongqi SHI, Melvyn HO
  • Patent number: 12041864
    Abstract: Surface supported quantum wells with a confined surface state capture and stably confine neutral atoms and molecules in a nanometer precise environment. Depending on the physico-chemical conditions in the capturing process, the degree of occupancy, the temperature of the solid substrate, and/or the history of external stimuli like electromagnetic field pulses, these atoms, molecules or clusters assume unique configurations. The atoms or molecules are able to remain coupled to the quantum-well specific electronic state in the confinement and as such exhibit local and delocalized quantum entanglement. The capturing potential arises from the superposition of Pauli repulsion between the captured object and the quantum well-specific confined electronic state. This occurs within on-surface atomic or supramolecular assemblies or surface supported coordination or covalent networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignees: Paul Scherrer Institut, University of Basel, University of Heidelberg, Institutul National de Cercetare-Dezvoltare Pentru Technologii Izotopice Si Moleculare
    Inventors: Thomas Jung, Aisha Ahsan, Sk Rejaul, Mehdi Heydari, Lutz H. Gade, Luiza Tania Buimaga-Iarinca, Ioan Cristian Morari
  • Publication number: 20240189460
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of nuclear imaging and therapy, and more specifically to high purity copper radiotracer compositions useful in imaging, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT), and therapy. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to novel compositions useful in imaging and treatment of conditions such as prostate cancer, somatostatin receptor-expressing tumors, like neuroendocrine tumor, epithelial tumors, as well as to methods wherein such compositions are prepared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: June 13, 2024
    Applicants: Nuclidium AG, University of Basel
    Inventors: Leila JAAFAR-THIEL, Melpomeni FANI, Jacopo MILLUL, Francesco DE ROSE
  • Publication number: 20240172953
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of nuclear imaging and therapy, and more specifically to high purity copper radiotracer compositions useful in imaging, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT), and therapy. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to novel compositions useful in imaging and treatment of conditions such as prostate cancer, somatostatin receptor-expressing tumors, like neuroendocrine tumor, epithelial tumors, as well as to methods wherein such compositions are prepared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicants: Nuclidium AG, University of Basel
    Inventors: Leila JAAFAR-THIEL, Melpomeni FANI, Jacopo MILLUL, Francesco DE ROSE
  • Publication number: 20240173440
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of nuclear imaging and therapy, and more specifically to high purity copper radiotracer compositions useful in imaging, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT), and therapy. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to novel compositions useful in imaging and treatment of conditions such as prostate cancer, somatostatin receptor-expressing tumors, like neuroendocrine tumor, epithelial tumors, as well as to methods wherein such compositions are prepared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicants: Nuclidium AG, University of Basel
    Inventors: Leila JAAFAR-THIEL, Melpomeni FANI, Jacopo MILLUL, Francesco DE ROSE
  • Publication number: 20240173441
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of nuclear imaging and therapy, and more specifically to high purity copper radiotracer compositions useful in imaging, such as positron emission tomography (PET) and single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT), and therapy. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to novel compositions useful in imaging and treatment of conditions such as prostate cancer, somatostatin receptor-expressing tumors, like neuroendocrine tumor, epithelial tumors, as well as to methods wherein such compositions are prepared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2023
    Publication date: May 30, 2024
    Applicants: Nuclidium AG, University of Basel
    Inventors: Leila JAAFAR-THIEL, Melpomeni FANI, Jacopo MILLUL, Francesco DE ROSE
  • Publication number: 20240131203
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of fibroblast activation protein (FAP) inhibitors, conjugates comprising the novel FAP inhibitors, including radiotracers, for the imaging, diagnosis and treatment of conditions characterized by overexpression of FAP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicants: Nuclidium AG, University of Basel
    Inventors: Leila JAAFAR-THIEL, Melpomeni FANI, Jacopo MILLUL, Francesco DE ROSE
  • Patent number: 11903806
    Abstract: An artificial urinary sphincter can include a cuff configured to surround a portion of a length of a urethra. An actuator is configured to selectively apply a force to the cuff to thereby apply variable amount of pressure to the urethra. A controller is configured to adjust the application of the force by the actuator to cause the cuff to apply the variable amount of pressure to the urethra. A sensor can be in communication with the controller and configured to detect pressure applied against the cuff by the urethra. The controller is configured to cause the cuff to apply a first closing pressure to the urethra. In response to a detection of a threshold pressure increase by the sensor, the controller is configured to cause the cuff to apply a second closing pressure that is greater than the first closing pressure and that prevents urine from exiting the urethra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignees: United States Government As Represented By The Department Of Veterans Affairs, Wayne State University, University of Basel
    Inventors: Nivedita Dhar, Steven Majerus, Jeremy Rickli, Tino Toepper, Bekim Osmani, Bert Mueller
  • Patent number: 11133168
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the spectrometry, in particular mass spectrometry, ion-mobility spectrometry, or optical emission spectroscopy, of a sample, comprising the following steps: providing a solid-state generator for generating a high-frequency signal, having a control element for varying the power and/or frequency of the signal, providing a plasma ignition head fed by the signal for generating a plasma jet, applying the plasma jet to a sample, performing a first measuring operation, wherein the plasma jet is generated with a first power of the solid-state generator and a spectrum emitted by the sample, preferably charged ions and/or optical spectrum, is recorded by means of a spectrometer, wherein the first power leads to a soft ionization of the sample, and performing a second measuring operation on the same sample, wherein the plasma jet is generated with a second power of the solid-state generator and a spectrum emitted by the sample, preferably charged atoms and/or optical spectrum, is re
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF BASEL
    Inventor: Gregory Katzmann
  • Publication number: 20190211020
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain compounds (e.g., imidazopyrazine, imidazopyridine, imidazopyridazine and imidazpyrimidine compounds) that act as inhibitors of the MAP kinase interacting kinases MNK2a, MNK2b, MNK1a, and MNK1b. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use of the compounds for the preparation of a medicament for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases (e.g., proliferative diseases (e.g., cancer), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes), neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. autism), or psychiatric disorders (e.g. schizophrenia or anxiety)) as well as methods of treating these diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2019
    Publication date: July 11, 2019
    Applicants: Agency for Science, Technology and Research, University of Basel
    Inventors: Kassoum Nacro, Stephane Baudouin, Peter Scheiffele
  • Patent number: 9746493
    Abstract: The present invention relates to sample holders for holding a sample, particularly for an atomic force microscope. Such a sample holder comprising a sample dish (1) comprising a bottom (2), and an opening (3) arranged in said bottom (2) for receiving and holding the sample (15). Furthermore the present invention relates to a sample holder system and to a method for transferring an e.g. biological sample (15) from a biopsy tool (18) to a sample holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: University of Basel
    Inventors: Marko Loparic, Pascal Alexander Oehler
  • Patent number: 9028820
    Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies directed to a particular part of tropomyosin-related kinase B receptor (TrkB) and hybridoma cell lines producing these. Fragments of these antibodies, in particular fragments representing complementarity determining regions (CDRs), and proteins comprising these, are useful in a method of treating cancer, pain, anorexia, anorexia nervosa and/or cachexia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: University of Basel
    Inventors: Karl Hofbauer, Jean-Christophe Peter
  • Patent number: 8993244
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assay for the identification of a compound having immunosuppressant activity, wherein a candidate compound is analyzed whether it blocks the Ca2+ flux in coronin 1 expressing cells and/or in coronin 1 negative cells. A candidate compound is identified as having immunosuppressant activity if it blocks the Ca2+ flux specifically in coronin 1 expressing cells. Further described are upstream assays wherein the impact of a candidate compound on coronin 1 trimerization is measured, and downstream assays wherein the impact of a candidate compound on diacyl glycerol (DAG) generation, phosphatidylinositol-4,5-biphosphate (PIP2) levels and/or inositol-1,4,5-triphosphate (InsP3) generation or on nuclear factor of activated T cells (NFAT) nuclear localization is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: University of Basel
    Inventors: Jean Pieters, Rajesh Jayac Han Dran, Philipp Mueller
  • Publication number: 20150038506
    Abstract: The present invention relates to certain compounds (e.g., imidazopyrazine, imidazopyridine, imidazopyridazine and imidazpyrimidine compounds) that act as inhibitors of the MAP kinase interacting kinases MNK2a, MNK2b, MNK1a, and MNK1b. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds, and to the use of the compounds for the preparation of a medicament for the prophylaxis and treatment of diseases (e.g., proliferative diseases (e.g., cancer), neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes), neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. autism), or psychiatric disorders (e.g. schizophrenia or anxiety)) as well as methods of treating these diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicants: Agency for Science, Technology and Research, University of Basel
    Inventors: Kassoum Nacro, Stephane Baudouin, Peter Scheiffele
  • Patent number: 8921361
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel therapeutic agents and diagnostic probes. The invention also relates to phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) and mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) inhibitor triazine-, pyrimidine- and pyridine-based compounds^ Formula (I), their stereoisomers, geometric isomers, tautomers, solvates, metabolites, N-oxide derivatives, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and prodrugs thereof compositions of the new compounds; either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and uses of the new compounds, either alone or in combination with at least one additional therapeutic agent, for treating disorders mediated by lipid kinases. •Methods of using compounds of Formula (I) for in vitro, in situ, and in vivo diagnosis, prevention or treatment of such disorders in mammalian cells, or associated pathological conditions, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: University of Basel
    Inventors: Vladimir Cmiljanovic, Natasa Cmiljanovic, Bernd Giese, Matthias Wymann
  • Patent number: 8728438
    Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of mycobacterial infections, autoimmune disorders, lymphoproliferative disorders and induction of immunosuppression following transplantation using coronin 1 and modulators of coronin 1. Particular modulators of coronin 1 are compounds which inhibit the production of coronin 1 or the formation of active coronin 1 from a coronin 1 precursor, partly or entirely inactivate coronin 1, inhibit concentration of coronin 1 at the site of T cell activation, or inhibit the coronin 1 mediated signaling pathway downstream of the T cell receptor. Examples of such modulators are antibody or antibody fragments, coronin 1 peptide fragments or corresponding phosphopeptides, or anti-sense oligonucleotides, e.g. siRNA or shRNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: University of Basel
    Inventors: Jean Pieters, Rajesh Jayachandran
  • Publication number: 20140112928
    Abstract: The invention relates to monoclonal antibodies directed to a particular part of tropomyosin-related kinase B receptor (TrkB) and hybridoma cell lines producing these. Fragments of these antibodies, in particular fragments representing complementarity determining regions (CDRs), and proteins comprising these, are useful in a method of treating cancer, pain, anorexia, anorexia nervosa and/or cachexia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF BASEL
    Inventors: Karl Hofbauer, Jean-Christophe Peter