Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method is provided for analyzing thermodynamic and mechanical properties and relationships between these properties for a molecule or collection of molecules within a chemical environment under given thermodynamic conditions. The system is based on user-defined rules for a free energy decomposition and its reconstitution, explicit solute and implicit solvent specifications, and a selection of thermodynamic condition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 3, 2012
Date of Patent:
April 19, 2016
Assignee:
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Abstract: In one aspect, methods of storing one or more combustion waste products are described herein. Combustion waste products stored by a method described herein can include solid combustion waste products such as coal ash and/or gaseous combustion products such as carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, a method of storing carbon dioxide comprises providing a carbon dioxide storage medium comprising porous concrete having a macroporous and microporous pore structure and flowing carbon dioxide captured from a combustion flue gas source into the pore structure of the porous concrete.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 30, 2013
Date of Patent:
April 12, 2016
Assignees:
China University of Mining & Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the preparation, stabilization, and/or storage of active agents, particularly therapeutic proteins and polypeptides such as Interleukin-2.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 3, 2010
Date of Patent:
March 22, 2016
Assignees:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority, Monash University
Inventors:
Gloria Elliott, Douglas MacFarlane, David M. Foureau, Iain McKillop
Abstract: A multielectrode array with fault-tolerance for use in conjunction with a brain implantable device includes a sensor grid composed of a plurality of sensors, the plurality of sensors including primary sensors and spare sensors. The multielectrode array also includes signal processing circuitry associated with the plurality of sensors and a control system associated with the sensor grid for replacing faulty primary sensors with spare sensors.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 27, 2012
Date of Patent:
March 8, 2016
Assignees:
YALE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Inventors:
Bharat S. Joshi, Ipsita Acharya, Hitten P. Zaveri
Abstract: Graphene is used as an interfacial layer to grow Si and other semiconductors or crystalline materials including two-dimensional Si and other structures on any foreign substrate that can withstand the growth temperature without the limitation matching condition typically required for epitaxial growth.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 27, 2014
Publication date:
March 3, 2016
Applicant:
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Abstract: Microspheres are sorted by resonant light pressure effects. An evanescent optical field is generated when light is confined within the interior of an optical element such as a surface waveguide, a tapered microfiber, or a prism. Microspheres brought within vicinity of the surface are subjected to forces that result from a coupling of the evanescent field to whispering gallery modes (WGM) in the microspheres. Alternatively, a focused laser beam is directed close to the edge of the microspheres to exert resonant optical forces on microspheres. Alternatively, standing optical waves are excited in the optical element. Optical forces are resonantly enhanced when light frequencies match WGM frequencies in the microspheres. Those microspheres for which resonance is obtained are more affected by the evanescent field than microspheres for which resonance does not occur. Greater forces are applied to resonating microspheres, which are separated from a heterogeneous mixture according to size.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 18, 2015
Publication date:
February 4, 2016
Applicant:
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Abstract: Microspheres are sorted by resonant light pressure effects. An evanescent optical field is generated when light is confined within the interior of an optical element such as a surface waveguide, a tapered microfiber, or a prism. Microspheres brought within vicinity of the surface are subjected to forces that result from a coupling of the evanescent field to whispering gallery modes (WGM) in the microspheres. Alternatively, a focused laser beam is directed close to the edge of the microspheres to exert resonant optical forces on microspheres. Optical forces are resonantly enhanced when light frequencies match WGM frequencies in the microspheres. Those microspheres for which resonance is obtained are more affected by the evanescent field than microspheres for which resonance does not occur. Greater forces are applied to resonating microspheres, which are separated from a heterogeneous mixture according to size.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 11, 2013
Date of Patent:
January 26, 2016
Assignee:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Abstract: Dynamic radiation beam shaping methods and systems, comprising: providing a radiation source for delivering an input radiation beam; disposing a first optical element substantially adjacent to the radiation source; disposing a second optical element substantially adjacent to the first optical element; and moving one or more of the first optical element and the second optical element relative to one another such that either an output radiation beam has a variable predetermined shape or the output radiation beam maintains a predetermined shape when the input radiation beam is varied. Optionally, the first optical element and the second optical element each comprise a freeform shape and predetermined diffractive characteristics, refractive characteristics, reflective characteristics, hybrid characteristics, gradient index materials, metamaterials, metasurfaces, subwavelength structures, and/or plasmonics.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 27, 2013
Date of Patent:
January 19, 2016
Assignee:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Inventors:
Thomas J. Suleski, Paul J. Smilie, Jason A. Shultz
Abstract: The present disclosure provides wavelength discriminating imaging systems and methods that spatially separate (over different depths) the wavelength constituents of an image using a dispersive element or lens, such that this spectral information may be exploited and used. The wavelength constituents of an image are deconstructed and identified over different depths using the dispersive element or lens.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 15, 2015
Publication date:
January 7, 2016
Applicant:
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Abstract: A semiconductor junction may include a first semiconductor material and a second material. The first and the second semiconductor materials are extrinsically undoped. At least a portion of a valence band of the second material has a higher energy level than at least a portion of the conduction band of the first semiconductor material (type-III band alignment). A flow of a majority of free carriers across the semiconductor junction is diffusive. A region of generation and/or recombination of a plurality of free carriers is confined to a two-dimensional surface of the second material, and at the interface of the first semiconductor material and the second material.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 27, 2014
Publication date:
November 26, 2015
Applicants:
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC., THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Inventors:
Raphael TSU, Ian T. FERGUSON, Nikolaus DIETZ
Abstract: A metamaterial-based dispersion compensator includes a plurality of layers arranged in a geometric structure; wherein the plurality of layers comprise engineered metamaterials; wherein the engineered metamaterials and the geometric structure are configured to compensate dispersion across a wavelength spectrum. The metamaterial-based dispersion compensator utilizes a specifically engineered frequency response, in a compact metamaterial form-factor, to correct for naturally occurring and problematic dispersion in physical systems such as in optical communication systems.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 12, 2013
Publication date:
November 19, 2015
Applicant:
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Abstract: A battery energy storage system control system, including: logic coupled to a photovoltaic station and an energy storage system and executing a photovoltaic station capacity firming algorithm operable for making a combined output of the photovoltaic station and the energy storage system substantially constant such that power swings on an associated feeder system are avoided; logic coupled to the photovoltaic station and the energy storage system and executing a voltage support algorithm operable for holding point of common coupling voltage and phase values substantially equal to substation voltage and phase values via power injection or removal; and logic coupled to the photovoltaic station and the energy storage system and executing an energy time shift algorithm operable for storing energy during periods of relatively low demand and providing energy during periods of relatively high demand.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 18, 2015
Publication date:
November 19, 2015
Applicant:
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Inventors:
Sukumar KAMALASADAN, Sherif Abdelmageed ABDELRAZEK, Johan H.R. ENSLIN
Abstract: Novel structural materials composed of industrial hemp fiber with recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) as well as methods for the production of the same are disclosed. The material's mechanical strength outperforms that of conventional lumber and could compete with glass fiber reinforced composites, particularly in tensile strength. In addition, this material offers many other significant advantages including insect free, high moisture resistance, no harmful chemical treatments, and no rapid corrosion in water environments.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 19, 2011
Date of Patent:
November 17, 2015
Assignee:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Abstract: A focusing microprobe system, comprising: one of a single-mode laser radiation source and a few-mode laser radiation source; a coupler coupled to the laser radiation source; one of a single-mode flexible laser radiation delivery system and a few-mode flexible laser radiation delivery system coupled to the coupler; and one or more focusing microlenses coupled to the flexible laser radiation delivery system and arranged in a focusing tip. The coupler comprises a focusing lens. The flexible laser radiation delivery system comprises one of a hollow-core fiber and a flexible waveguide. Optionally, the one or more focusing microlenses are bonded to seal a hollow internal cavity of the flexible laser radiation delivery system. The one or more focusing microlenses comprise one or more conventional lenses or one or more focusing spheres, hemispheres, or cylinders.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 13, 2013
Publication date:
November 5, 2015
Applicant:
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Abstract: A system for determining the position and location of a module comprising: a module which includes an optical generator which generates an optical beam; a diffractive element placed in the path of the optical beam which generates an optical pattern; a reference length artifact placed in a location with close proximity to the optical pattern; and a plurality of digital cameras connected to a computer with photogrammetry software and a minimization algorithm installed on the computer; where the digital cameras are set up in different locations to take one or more digital images of the optical pattern, with at least one digital image including the reference length artifact; and where the digital images are downloaded onto the computer and processed by the photogrammetry software to generate optical coordinate data followed by the insertion of the optical coordinate data into the minimization algorithm to generate the position and location of the module.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 2011
Date of Patent:
October 6, 2015
Assignee:
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Inventors:
Angela Devon Davies, Brigid Ann Mullany, Edward Phillip Morse, Matthew Alan Davies
Abstract: A method, in a server, implementing a moving target defense against cross-site scripting includes receiving a request for a web page, wherein the server has N versions of the web page each with a mutated version of JavaScript; selecting a web page of the N versions; and sending an indication of the mutated version of JavaScript associated with the web page in response to the request. Another method, in a client device, using a moving target defense against cross-site scripting includes requesting a web page; receiving an indication of a mutated version of JavaScript for the web page; and adjusting a JavaScript interpreter based on the mutated version of JavaScript for the web page.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 26, 2014
Date of Patent:
October 6, 2015
Assignee:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Inventors:
Bei-Tseng Chu, Joe Portner, Joel Kerr, Ehab Al-Shaer
Abstract: Computerized methods and systems for the analysis of textual data, including: receiving, from one or more memories at one or more processors, textual data; using the processors, formatting the textual data for analysis and applying a probabilistic topic model to the textual data to extract semantically meaningful topics that collectively describe it; using a keyword weighting module, generating a topic cloud view representing the topics as a tagcloud with each being associated with a plurality of keywords; using a topic ordering module, generating a document distribution view representing a distribution of the textual data across multiple topics; using a document entropy calculation module, generating a document scatterplot view representing how many topics are attributable to the textual data; using a temporal topic trend calculation module, generating a temporal view representing changes in the occurrence of topics over time; and displaying one or more of the views to a user.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
September 15, 2015
Assignee:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Inventors:
Xiaoyu Wang, Wenwen Dou, William Ribarsky
Abstract: A method, in a server, implementing a moving target defense against cross-site scripting includes receiving a request for a web page, wherein the server has N versions of the web page each with a mutated version of JavaScript; selecting a web page of the N versions; and sending an indication of the mutated version of JavaScript associated with the web page in response to the request. Another method, in a client device, using a moving target defense against cross-site scripting includes requesting a web page; receiving an indication of a mutated version of JavaScript for the web page; and adjusting a JavaScript interpreter based on the mutated version of JavaScript for the web page.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 21, 2015
Publication date:
August 6, 2015
Applicant:
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Inventors:
Bei-Tseng CHU, Joe PORTNER, Joel KERR, Ehab AL-SHAER
Abstract: Provided are isolated antibodies, and fragments and derivatives thereof, which bind to tumor antigens. Also provided are compositions and delivery agents that include the disclosed antibodies and fragments and derivatives thereof; cells that produce the same; methods for producing the same; methods of using the same for detecting, targeting, and/or treating tumors and/or metastatic cells derived therefrom and/or tumor stem cells; and methods for predicting the recurrence of cancer in a subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 25, 2011
Date of Patent:
July 28, 2015
Assignee:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte