Patents Assigned to University of Windsor
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Publication number: 20220365037Abstract: An inspection probe and system for inspecting a welded or brazed joint includes a housing having an internal cavity and opposed tapered standoffs disposed at a distal end portion of the housing. Distal ends of the opposed tapered standoffs define pivot surfaces, and the opposed tapered standoffs are spaced apart to define a secondary enclosure. A plurality of transducer elements are disposed within the internal cavity of the housing and a primary coupling medium made of a flexible, semi-solid material is secured between the opposed tapered standoffs. A signal processing module is in communication with a data acquisition unit, which is in communication with the transducer elements. The inspection probe is rotated across the joint, data from the transducer elements is communicated to the signal processing module, and reconstructed and corrected images obtained at different angles from the transducer elements are stitched to generate an inspection image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicants: Ford Global Technologies, LLC, University of WindsorInventors: Bita Ghaffari, Elizabeth Therese Hetrick, Roman Maev, Andrew Ouellette
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Patent number: 11377558Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided a self-healing polymer composition preferably for use in manufacturing a dielectric layer of a capacitive pressure sensor, and which comprises a central atom and a polymer having a main chain and one or more terminal moieties coupled to the main chain, wherein said one or more terminal moieties are selected to operate as ligands to form a coordination complex with the central atom, and preferably, the ligands and the central atom are selected to form the coordination complex after being subject to an external force sufficient to remove coordinate covalent bonds therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: University of WindsorInventors: Mohammed Jalal Ahamed, Simon Rondeau-Gagne, Julia Pignanelli
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Patent number: 11213207Abstract: An analyzer for diagnosing pulmonary and abdominals including, a pulsed force generator for outputting a mechanical disturbance to generate vibrations and reflected/return waves/vibrations in a patient's torso, and sensors for detecting the vibration/return wave signals. The apparatus compares the detected electrical signals with pre-stored reference wave profiles and based on the compared data generates an output signal indicative of a potential presence or absence of a pulmonary disease and/or condition.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventors: Roman Maev, Eugene Malyarenko, Mircea Pantea, Fedar M. Seviaryn
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Patent number: 11013133Abstract: This invention relates to elastomeric coatings for electronics. Disclosed is a electronic device comprising a substrate layer, a conductive layer and an encapsulant layer. The encapsulant layer comprises at least a butyl rubber material. The butyl rubber encapsulant prevents a change in resistivity of the conductive layer following exposure to nitric acid vapour for 12 hours or hydrochloric acid vapour for 10 hours.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignees: ARLANXEO SINGAPORE PTE. LTD, The University of WindsorInventors: Lorenzo Ferrari, Gregory J. E. Davidson, Tricia Breen Carmichael
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Patent number: 10251379Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a transgenic non-human animal model having germ cells and somatic cells containing an endogenous MMTV-SV40-Spy1A gene sequence introduced into said animal model or an ancestor of said animal model at an embryonic stage, wherein said gene sequence comprises a mouse mammary tumor virus gene (MMTV), a functionally disrupted SV40 gene (SV40) and a human Spy1A gene. In another aspect, the present invention provides a transgenic non-human animal model whose germ cells and somatic cells contain an endogenous Spy1A-pTRE-Tight gene sequence introduced into said animal model or an ancestor of said animal model at an embryonic stage. Preferably, the Spy1A-pTRE-Tight animal model expresses the Spy1A gene and develop cancer, preferably breast cancer, when administered with tetracycline, preferably doxycycline.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: University of WindsorInventors: Lisa Porter, Bre-Anne Fifield, Dorota Lubanska
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Patent number: 10052812Abstract: A printed target model is formed by 3D printing by inputting target model data, and based on target model data, identifying surface portions requiring support. The surface portions are projected onto a virtual printer table, and one or more virtual support structures having a V-shaped cap portion and optionally a generally planar web are created therefore. The virtual model is then used to control a 3D printer to integrally print-form the target model and support structures.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventor: Jill Urbanic
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Patent number: 9986968Abstract: The present invention providing a real-time positioning ultrasonic system that locates the dental implant drill bit relative to placed reference points or fiducial markers, and guides the drill entry point and angular trajectory, so that drilling is effected in the most optimum location in the jaw bone, as planned based on pre-surgery cone-beam computed tomography scans.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: University of WindsorInventors: Bartosz Slak, Emil Strumban, Roman Maev
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Patent number: 9969824Abstract: The present invention provides an optically transparent peroxide cured article made from a peroxide curable butyl rubber ionomer comprising repeating units derived from the reaction product of one or more multiolefin monomers and at least one nitrogen or phosphorous based nucleophile comprising a pendant vinyl group. A process is also disclosed for making the optically transparent article.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2013Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignees: LANXESS, Inc., The University of WindsorInventors: Lorenzo Ferrari, Natalie Suhan, Conrad Siegers, Tricia Breen Carmichael
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Patent number: 9857457Abstract: A sensor assembly including one or more capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) microarray modules which are provided with a number of individual transducers. The microarray modules are arranged to simulate or orient individual transducers in a hyperbolic paraboloid geometry. The transducers/sensor are arranged in a rectangular or square matrix and are activatable individually, selectively or collectively to emit and received reflected beam signals at a frequency of between about 100 to 170 kHz.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventor: Sazzadur Chowdhury
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Publication number: 20170258410Abstract: A system for predicting epileptic seizures includes sensors operable to record a wearer's brain activity. The sensors electronically communicate with a processor configured to receive and store output EEG oscillations and activities. A threshold electrical fluctuation level is identified as the level electrical activity experienced at the onset of a seizure event, and is then stored in the PDA memory as a predetermined threshold value. The processor analyzes the input EEG data logged for a recording period, and the logged data is broken into a number of data values across a series of individual set sampling periods. Convert collected data value readings for individual sampling periods as a non-linear measure value using fractal dimension, P&H and/or Lyapunov weighing. The calculated values for a predicted next time intervals extending the sampling period is projected forward and compared against the predetermined threshold value to indicate a likely seizure event.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventor: Robin GRAS
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Patent number: 9743906Abstract: An ultrasonic device evaluates the sound velocity of a nail to determine the overall health of a patient and to monitor cosmetological effects of certain products on the nail. The ultrasonic device includes a handhold probe having an piezoelectric transducer encased in cover that emits high-frequency ultrasonic impulses directed towards the nail. The nail reflects returning ultrasonic echoes back to the piezoelectric transducer. The returning ultrasonic echoes vibrate the piezoelectric transducer. A processor of a computer converts the vibrations into electrical pulses. The processor evaluates amplitude values of the electrical pulses to determine the parameters of the human nail, including the thickness, density and elasticity. The parameters are displayed on a display and analyzed by a technician to determine the nail condition. The health of the person or the effect of products on the nail can be determined based on the nail parameters.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2008Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: University of WindsorInventors: Anna Maeva, Roman Gr. Maev, Liudmila A. Denisova
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Patent number: 9745388Abstract: Surface modification methods based on a combination of plasma and chemical treatments render an unfilled butyl rubber surface highly reactive toward organosilanes, allowing formation of an organosilane self-assembled monolayer (SAM). Plasma oxidation of the butyl rubber surface followed by vapor deposition of SiCl4 produces a hydrophilic surface suitable for anchoring organosilanes. Fabrication of SAMs on this hydrophilic butyl rubber surface with n-octadecyltrichlorosilane (OTS) and trichloro(1H,1H,2H,2H-perfluorooctyl)silane (FOTS) via vapor deposition resulted in a 15% and 25% decrease in gas permeability, respectively, with no change in optical transparency of the butyl rubber.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignees: LANXESS, Inc., The University of WindsorInventors: Tricia Breen Carmichael, Akhil Vohra, Lorenzo Ferrari, Natalie Suhan
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Patent number: 9522260Abstract: A stable delivery system for the therapeutic release and application of nitric oxide to a patient suffering from a cutaneous injury or wound includes a S-nitrosothiol and transition element nanoparticles. The transition metal nanoparticles are selected to react with the S-nitrosothiol to release and diffuse nitric oxide into the injury or wound.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: University of WindsorInventors: Bulent Mutus, Arthur Jarosz, Adam Faccenda, Xueji Zhang
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Patent number: 9430192Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating true random numbers is provided which is hardware based, and which uses unpredictable physical noise produced by an optoisolator. Specifically, the noises resulting from one or more of quantum shot, thermal noise, flicker, and the photoelectric effect are used as variable energy sources for subsequent conversion into a bitstream used for random number selection. The apparatus is preferably provided with a through hole prototype design and construction which requires minimal number of components reducing overall costs.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventors: Richard Caron, Michael Lee
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Publication number: 20160228387Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for reducing neurogeneration in a patient suffering from Parkinson's Disease, comprising administration of a composition comprising CoQ10 and polyoxyethanyl-a-tocopherylsebacate (PTS). The compositions of the invention have been shown to penetrate the blood-brain barrier in mammals, thus effecting delivery of CoQ10 directly to brain tissue. Beneficial effects of the treatment have been observed at lower doses of CoQ10 than previously described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicants: NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA, UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventors: Marianna SIKORSKA, Jagdeep SANDHU, Siyaram PANDEY
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Publication number: 20160200051Abstract: A printed target model is formed by 3D printing by inputting target model data, and based on target model data, identifying surface portions requiring support. The surface portions are projected onto a virtual printer table, and one or more virtual support structures having a V-shaped cap portion and optionally a generally planar web are created therefore. The virtual model is then used to control a 3D printer to integrally print-form the target model and support structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventor: Jill URBANIC
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Patent number: 9364862Abstract: A sensor assembly including one or more capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducer (CMUT) microarray modules which are provided with a number of individual transducers. The microarray modules are arranged to simulate or orient individual transducers in a hyperbolic paraboloid geometry. The transducers/sensor are arranged in a rectangular or square matrix and are activatable individually, selectively or collectively to emit and received reflected beam signals at a frequency of between about 100 to 170 kHz.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventor: Sazzadur Chowdhury
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Publication number: 20160117149Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating true random numbers is provided which is hardware based, and which uses unpredictable physical noise produced by an optoisolator. Specifically, the noises resulting from one or more of quantum shot, thermal noise, flicker, and the photoelectric effect are used as variable energy sources for subsequent conversion into a bitstream used for random number selection. The apparatus is preferably provided with a through hole prototype design and construction which requires minimal number of components reducing overall costs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventors: Richard Caron, Michael Lee
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Patent number: 9268887Abstract: A system and method for determining fluid flow of compressible and non-compressible liquids includes an input receiving an object model defined as a plurality of cells having nodes, a processor and memory. The processor is configured for: discretizing a partial differential equation (PDE) corresponding to the received model; for each node P: (i) locating all neighboring cells that share the node P; establish a finite difference stencil at each cell center, and identify stencil intersection points with cell boundary edges; calculate an approximate solution of the PDE at the intersection points; (ii) approximating the PDE at the cell center of the neighboring cells using the stencil and discretized PDE; and (iii) updating a solution of the PDE at the node P by using the solution of approximated discretized PDE at all the neighboring cell centers; and iteratively updating the solution for all nodes P from an initial guess until a convergence criterion is satisfied.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventors: Ronald Barron, Ali Salih, James Jianmin Situ
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Patent number: 9261533Abstract: An automatic test equipment (ATE) unit, which incorporates a mass interconnect system. The mass interconnect system is provided with a universal mounting table for use with receiver and test interface modules for electronically mounting and testing a variety of different types of electronic components or unit under test thereon. The mounting table test interface module incorporates MEMS based spring contacts to provide high-speed micro test-channels in order to establish signal connectivity between the components or unit under test and the tester, and which maintain the signal integrity up to 50 GHz without significant signal loss distortion.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF WINDSORInventors: Rashid Rashidzadeh, Majid Ahmadi, Nabeeh Kandalaft