Patents Assigned to University of Jerusalem
  • Method and Apparatus for CO2 Sequestration
    Publication number: 20180371506
    Abstract: Processes, methods, and apparatus for carbon sequestration utilizing catalysis schemes configured to provide high concentrations of hydrated CO2 in proximity with a sequestration agent are provided. Reactants are combined with catalyst such that at least two regions of controlled catalytic activity form encompassing at least the interface between a sequestration agent and an aqueous solution containing dissolved CO2. Suitable reactants include various sequestration agents, catalyst, and carbon dioxide dissolved in an aqueous solution (seawater, for example). Possible products include bicarbonate and metal cations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicants: California Institute of Technology, University of Southern California, Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Adam Vinay Subhas, William Max Berelson, Nick Everett Rollins, Jess Firey Adkins, Jonathan Erez
  • SESAME CULTIVARS SUITABLE FOR MECHANICAL HARVEST WITH ENHANCED YIELD AND QUALITY
    Publication number: 20180359981
    Abstract: Provided are sesame plants having a mutation conferring closed capsules at maturity and means and methods for producing same. The plants of the present subject matter produce high yield of sesame seeds, the seeds having improved content of at least one of zinc, iron and calcium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Zvi PELEG, Naama TEBOUL, Yaron GADRI
  • Antagonists of neurokinin B in fish reproduction
    Patent number: 10155790
    Abstract: Provided are Peptide-based neurokinin antagonists of fish reproduction. Compositions including antagonists of fish neurokinin and methods of inhibiting or delaying puberty, fish maturation or reproduction processes using these compounds are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Berta Levavi-Sivan, Chaim Gilon
  • Pomegranate oil for preventing and treating neurodegenerative diseases
    Patent number: 10154961
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of pomegranate oil and fractions thereof for preventing and treating neurodegenerative diseases. Particularly, the present invention relates to emulsions of the pomegranate oil or fractions thereof for the prevention and treatment of brain diseases, including Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD) and multiple sclerosis (MS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignees: Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Ruth Gabizon, Haim Ovadia, Oded Abramsky, Shlomo Magdassi, Liraz Larush
  • HYBRID NANOPARTICLES AS PHOTOINITIATORS
    Publication number: 20180355200
    Abstract: Provided is a novel photoinitiator in the form of a hybrid nanoparticle constructed of a semiconductor and metallic regions, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri BANIN, Hermona SOREQ, Shlomo MAGDASSI, Nir WAISKOPF, Yuval BEN-SHAHAR, Amol ASHOK PAWAR, Shira HALIVNI
  • Patterns of fluorescent seeded nanorods
    Patent number: 10151049
    Abstract: Provided are printed patterns and objects including, for example, a film or 3D object, which may include one or more nanorods. According to the subject matter provided, the nanorods may reduce or diminish inter-particle interaction in the pattern or object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri Banin, Shlomo Magdassi, Shai Shemesh, Shira Halivni, Yelena Vinetsky
  • PARTICULATE PHOTOINITIATORS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20180348631
    Abstract: Provided is a novel class of solid water-dispersible powders, including a plurality of water-insoluble photoinitiators in nanoparticle forms for use in water-based ink formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Shlomo MAGDASSI, Liraz LARUSH, Ido COOPERSTEIN, Amol Ashok PAWAR
  • POLARIZED LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180348563
    Abstract: A polarized light source configured for use in display device and backlight unit is described. The polarized light source comprising: at least one optically active structure comprising a plurality of nanorods configured to emit light of one or more wavelengths in response to exciting pumping field, said plurality of nanorods comprising nanorods aligned with a predetermined alignment axis so as to produce a desired polarization direction of the emitted light; and a light directing assembly comprising one or more optical elements in optical path of light emitted from the light emitting structure, said light directing assembly being configured to enhance output of the emitted light from the emitting structure while substantially maintaining the polarization of the emitted light passing therethrough. Preferably, layers associated with the polarized light source are aligned with parallel principal axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicants: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd., Qlight Nanotech Ltd.
    Inventors: Uri BANIN, Ehud SHAVIV, Hagai ARBELL
  • ANTICONVULSANT CARBAMATE DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20180339963
    Abstract: The invention contemplates novel materials as anticonvulsant agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: November 29, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Meir BIALER, David BIBI, Hafiz MAWASI
  • Crystalline coating and release of bioactive agents
    Patent number: 10137225
    Abstract: Articles-of-manufacturing comprising an object having a surface and at least a first layer of a first therapeutically active agent being deposited onto at least a continuous portion of the surface, wherein at least 50 weight percents of the first layer is the first therapeutically active agent in a crystalline form are disclosed. Methods utilizing such articles-of-manufacturing for treating medical conditions are also disclosed. Processes of preparing the articles-of-manufacturing by contacting a surface of the object with a solution containing the therapeutically active agent, without cooling the surface to a temperature below a temperature of the solution, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Abraham Jacob Domb, Shady Farah
  • EDIBLE MORPHOLINE-FREE COATING FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20180325135
    Abstract: Provided are coating compositions for, and methods for reducing weight loss and improving the shelf life of, post-harvest edible and non-edible plant matter. In particular, the compositions may include a hydrocolloid polymer, an edible wax, a fatty acid, an edible alkaline component essentially free of morpholine and/or ammonia, and water. The edible alkaline component allows formation of a homogeneous emulsion without the need for any additional emulsifier. The methods include applying the compositions to the surface of plant matter, and more specifically to plant matter having a natural skin, shell or tunic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Amos NUSSINOVITCH, Haim David RABINOWITCH
  • NOVEL CANNABINOID FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20180325861
    Abstract: Provided are formulations and methods for improving oral bioavailability of cannabinoid compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Abraham J. DOMB, Amnon HOFFMAN, Dvora IZGELOV
  • NOVEL COMPOUNDS WITH DUAL ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20180296727
    Abstract: Provided are novel compounds and uses thereof in preventing antifouling by unicellular organisms and in attracting cells from multicellular organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Meital RECHES, Sivan YURAN
  • SELF-ASSEMBLY OF PEROVSKITE FOR FABRICATION OF TRANSPARENT DEVICES
    Publication number: 20180277309
    Abstract: Provided is a continuous material pattern, the pattern is selected to have a plurality of material-free voids, the material including at least one perovskite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd
    Inventors: Lioz ETGAR, Shlomo MAGDASSI, Sigalit AHARON, Michael LAYANI
  • Perovskite schottky type solar cell
    Patent number: 10079356
    Abstract: The invention provides devices such as photovoltaic cells which are free of scaffold structure layers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventor: Lioz Etgar
  • MULTI OPTICALLY-COUPLED CHANNELS MODULE AND RELATED METHODS OF COMPUTATION
    Publication number: 20180259707
    Abstract: An integrated optical module is provided. The optical module includes multi optically-coupled channels, and enables the use thereof in an Artificial Neural Network (ANN). According to some embodiments the integrated optical module includes a multi-core optical fiber, wherein the cores are optically coupled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicants: BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY, Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Zeev ZALEVSKY, Michael LONDON, Eyal COHEN, Amir SHEMER, Dror MALKA
  • NATURAL FORMULATIONS
    Publication number: 20180256489
    Abstract: The present invention provides an all natural composition comprising naturally-obtained plant extracts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicants: Y&B Mother's Choice Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Tova SILBERSTEIN, Rachel LUTZ, Shlomo MAGDASSI, Barak TZADOK
  • 3D POLYMERIZABLE CERAMIC INKS
    Publication number: 20180251645
    Abstract: Provided are formulations and processes for manufacturing 3D objects, the formulations being free of particulate materials and used in low temperature 3D printing processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd
    Inventors: Shlomo MAGDASSI, Ido COOPERSTEIN, Efrat SHUKRUN
  • Natural formulations
    Patent number: 10064881
    Abstract: Provided is an all natural composition including naturally-obtained plant extracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignees: Y&B Mother's Choice Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Tova Silberstein, Rachel Lutz, Shlomo Magdassi, Barak Tzadok
  • RADIATION EMITTING PEPTIDE NUCLEIC ACID CONJUGATES AND USES THEREOF FOR DIAGNOSIS, IMAGING, AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES, CONDITIONS AND DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20180236089
    Abstract: Provided is a conjugate including at least one radiation emitting probe and at least one gene complementary component for use in highly sensitive diagnosis, imaging, and treatment of conditions, diseases and disorders, including compositions including said conjugates and kits thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Eylon YAVIN, Abraham RUBINSTEIN, Netanel KOLEVZON