Patents Assigned to University of Nevada
  • Publication number: 20210049861
    Abstract: A video gaming machine provides partial symbols that match other partial symbols across adjacent horizontal frames. Matches of two melding frames provides absolute payouts, multipliers, bonus events and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Board of regents of the Nevada system of higher education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las
    Inventor: Daniel Sahl
  • Publication number: 20210017110
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of polycyclic aromatic compounds and methods of making and using the same. Various different types of polycyclic ring systems are disclosed, including, but not limited to, polymeric aromatic compounds (e.g., nanographene compounds), pentacene-like compounds, chiral aromatic compounds, asymmetric arene compounds formed from naphthalene-, anthracene-, phenanthrene-, and pyrene-based starting compounds, and dimerized aromatic compounds. Also disclosed herein are novel benzannulation-based methods for making the disclosed polycyclic aromatic compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the Nevada System Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno
    Inventors: Wesley Chalifoux, Wenlong Yang, Khagendra Hamal, Paban Sitaula
  • Patent number: 10814490
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides a target or mold having one or more support arms coupled to a substrate. The support arm can be used in handling or positioning a target. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides target molds, targets produced using such molds, and a method for producing the targets and molds. In various implementations, the targets are formed in a number of disclosed shapes, including a funnel cone, a funnel cone having an extended neck, those having Gaussian-profile, a cup, a target having embedded metal slugs, metal dotted foils, wedges, metal stacks, a Winston collector having a hemispherical apex, and a Winston collector having an apex aperture. In yet another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a target mounting and alignment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno
    Inventors: Steven Malekos, Grant Korgan, Jesse D. Adams
  • Publication number: 20200331831
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of aryl compounds and polymers thereof that are made using methods that do not require harsh conditions or expensive reagents. The methods disclosed herein utilize precursor compounds that can be polymerized to form polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polymers, such as carbon-based polymers like nanostructures (e.g., graphene or graphene-like nanoribbons).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on Behalf of the University of Nevada,
    Inventors: Wesley A. Chalifoux, Kyle C. Sproul, Wenlong Yang
  • Publication number: 20200255759
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods of continuous hydrothermal carbonization of wet biomass, such as manure. A disclosed system uses both inlet flow rate and outlet flow rate simultaneously to regulate the reaction time for continuous production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Board Of Regents Of The Nevada System of Higher Education On Behalf Of the University of Nevada
    Inventors: Charles J. CORONELLA, Mohammad Toufiqur REZA, Alireaz SHEKARRIZ
  • Patent number: 10716955
    Abstract: A radiation therapy system is equipped with a combined imaging system, such as an imaging system combining computed tomography (CT), spectral CT, and single photon emission tomography imaging (SPECT), for guidance of radiation beams providing radiotherapy. The system can include at least one x-ray source that emits an x-ray beam at a low energy level for imaging and/or an x-ray beam at a high energy level for radiation therapy. The system can also include at least one imager, such as a cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) or cadmium telluride (CdTe) flat-panel imager that receives x-ray beams traversing a subject from the x-ray source and gamma rays emitted by radioisotope tracers injected into the subject. Based on the guidance of the triple images (CT, spectral CT, and SPECT), a computer system can control the radiation therapeutic beam delivery to target areas, such as lesions and/or tumors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Board Of Regents Of The Nevada System Of Higher Education On Behalf Of The University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Inventors: Yu Kuang, Hui Wang
  • Patent number: 10720023
    Abstract: Methods and systems are described herein for gaming using historical performance data. A listing of entities is provided to a user. A selection of entities is received from the user. Historical performance data for each of the selected entities during a given performance period is compared to a performance benchmark. A payout is provided based on the number of selected entities that met the performance benchmark during their respective performance period.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: The Board Of Regents Of The Nevada System Of Higher Education On Behalf of The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Inventor: John Lukasik
  • Patent number: 10626469
    Abstract: Methods of labeling, identifying and differentiating microorganisms using functionalized Buckyballs are provided herein. The invention further provides methods for imaging or inhibiting gene expression using functionalized Buckyballs of the invention. The invention also provides a system for labeling, identifying and differentiating microorganisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno
    Inventors: Bahram Parvin, Qingsu Cheng
  • Publication number: 20200094618
    Abstract: Magnetic wheels, steel-climbing robots, and methods and systems for inspection of steel structures are disclosed, along with variations, alternatives, and modifications. A disclosed magnetic wheel has radially oriented rare-earth magnets disposed in an elastomeric wheel body. The magnets are disposed in circumferential rings about the wheel's axis. Neighboring rings have azimuthally staggered patterns. A steel-climbing robot employing such magnetic wheels is capable of traversing steel structures including obstacles, discontinuities, 90° joints, and rough surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on Behalf of the University of Nevada,
    Inventor: Hung La
  • Patent number: 10584162
    Abstract: Non-invasive methods are provided herein for diagnosing samples as including a fungus, including fungal infection or contamination, with specific monoclonal antibodies capable of detecting molecules associated with fungi in the sample, such as a biological or environmental sample. These molecules can be identified using various methods, including but not limited to antibody based methods, such as an enzyme-linked immunosorbant assay (ELISA), or a lateral flow immunoassay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno
    Inventors: Thomas R. Kozel, Breeana Hubbard, Amanda Burnham-Marusich
  • Patent number: 10550056
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of aryl compounds and polymers thereof that are made using methods that do not require harsh conditions or expensive reagents. The methods disclosed herein utilize precursor compounds that can be polymerized to form polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polymers, such as carbon-based polymers like nanostructures (e.g., graphene or graphene-like nanoribbons).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno
    Inventors: Wesley A. Chalifoux, Kyle C. Sproul, Wenlong Yang
  • Publication number: 20200017883
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for studying a Tat gene. Specifically, the disclosure provides a vector comprising a double-stranded nucleic acid construct which comprises a Tat gene and a green fluorescent protein (GFP) reporter element, and further wherein the double-stranded nucleic acid construct comprising AAVS1 (adeno-associated virus integration site, a safe harbor locus) arms that flank on both sides of the Tat gene and the reporter element for integration at the human AAVS1 site by homologus recombination. Further provided are methods of using a cell comprising the vector for studying the effects of exogenous conditions on expression of the Tat gene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: The Board Of Regents Of The Nevada System Of Higher Education On Behalf Of The University of Nevada
    Inventors: Martin R. Schiller, Ronald Benjamin
  • Patent number: 10525504
    Abstract: Coatings for enhancing performance of materials surfaces, methods of producing the coating and coated substrates, and coated condensers are disclosed herein. More particularly, exemplary embodiments provide chemical coating materials useful for coating condenser components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Inventors: Kwang J. Kim, Bong June Zhang, Hyungkee Yoon
  • Patent number: 10473636
    Abstract: A disclosed chemical detection system for detecting a target material, such as an explosive material, can include a cantilevered probe, a probe heater coupled to the cantilevered probe, and a piezoelectric element disposed on the cantilevered probe. The piezoelectric element can be configured as a detector and/or an actuator. Detection can include, for example, detecting a movement of the cantilevered probe or a property of the cantilevered probe. The movement or a change in the property of the cantilevered probe can occur, for example, by adsorption of the target material, desorption of the target material, reaction of the target material and/or phase change of the target material. Examples of detectable movements and properties include temperature shifts, impedance shifts, and resonant frequency shifts of the cantilevered probe. The overall chemical detection system can be incorporated, for example, into a handheld explosive material detection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada
    Inventors: Jesse D. Adams, Todd A. Sulchek, Stuart C. Feigin
  • Patent number: 10435423
    Abstract: Provided herein are functionalized phosphonates and methods for making same via phosphite addition to an atom alpha to an electron withdrawing group. 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 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Inventors: Jun Yong Kang, Hai Huang, Nagaraju Molleti
  • Patent number: 10431009
    Abstract: Methods and systems for modeling infrastructure elements in three dimensions are disclosed. An example method can comprise a computer receiving information from a database. The received information can comprise structural information describing a form of a structure and condition information describing a condition of the structure. The computer can create a graphical model of the structure based on the structural information. The computer can further determine, based on the condition information, a condition of one or more portions of the structure, and can color the one or more portions of the structure based on the determined condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Inventor: Alexander Paz-Cruz
  • Patent number: 10377954
    Abstract: A process for increasing the energy density of a biomass, which includes establishing a temperature and pressure within a reaction chamber that includes water and is at or above a desired reaction condition wherein the desired reaction condition is sufficient to increase the energy density of a reacted biomass; introducing a biomass into the reaction chamber such that the desired reaction condition is maintained or equilibrates thereto; and subjecting the biomass to the desired reaction condition for an amount of time effective to increase the energy density of the reacted biomass relative to the biomass prior to reaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno
    Inventors: Charles J. Coronella, Wei Yan, Mohammad Toufiqur Reza, Victor R. Vasquez
  • Patent number: 10359522
    Abstract: A phoswich neutron detection system with at least two scintillators, each having differing pulse shape characteristics, and an optical detector, and neutron spectroscopy capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Inventors: Alexander Barzilov, Jessica Hartman
  • Patent number: 10335058
    Abstract: A chair enabling standardized performance testing under Timed Up and Go procedures. The chair has a seat portion, a base portion, a support element, a force sensor, a timer, and a processor. The processor initiates timing of the standardized performance test in response to receiving an output signal corresponding to a force value less than or equal to a minimum threshold force. The processor ceases timing of the standardized performance test in response to receiving an output signal corresponding to a force greater than or equal to a maximum threshold force. The processor determines a time interval of the standardized performance test based upon the output of the timer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Inventors: Szu-Ping Lee, Robbin Hickman, Janet Dufek
  • Patent number: 10333746
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for transmitting data using an orthogonal pules shape multiplexing scheme. A transmitter can receive a vector comprising a plurality of symbols. A plurality of continuous pulses can be designed, with each of the continuous pulses corresponds to one of the plurality of symbols in the received vector. Any two pulses selected from the plurality of continuous pulses can be orthogonal. The plurality of continuous pulses can be sampled to produce a corresponding plurality of discrete pulses. The received vector can be transformed based on a transform matrix constructed using on the plurality of discrete pulses. The transformed vector can be transmitted to a receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: The Board Of Regents Of The Nevada System Of Higher Education On Behalf Of The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
    Inventors: Yingtao Jiang, Elaheh Alidoosti, Taleb Moazzeni