Patents Assigned to University of Wyoming
  • Publication number: 20250058275
    Abstract: A transformational energy efficient technology using ionic liquid (IL) to couple with monoethanolamine (MEA) for catalytic CO2 capture is disclosed. [EMmim+][NTF2?] based catalysts are rationally synthesized and used for CO2 capture with MEA. A catalytic CO2 capture mechanism is disclosed according to experimental and computational studies on the [EMmim+][NTF2?] for the reversible CO2 sorption and desorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicants: University of Wyoming, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Maohong Fan, Xiaowen Zhang, Yangyan Gao, Armistead G Russell, Xin He
  • Publication number: 20250026644
    Abstract: Described herein are integrated thermochemical processes for the deliberate decomposition, extraction and conversion of coal into high-value products and goods via solvent extraction, chemical reaction and/or separation. The described systems and methods are versatile and may be used to generate a variety of intermediate, derivative and finished high value products including chemicals (aromatics, asphaltenes, naphthalenes, phenols and precursors for the production of polyamides, polyurethanes, polyesters, graphitic materials), polymer composite products (resins, paints, coatings, adhesives), agricultural materials, building materials, carbon fiber, graphene products and other materials that are substantially more valuable that the energy generated via combustion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2024
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicant: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: William SCHAFFERS, David BELL, John MYERS, Kaspars KRUTKRAMELIS, Paul BEHRENS
  • Patent number: 12194429
    Abstract: Described are methods and devices for the generation of hydrogel particles with micrometer and submicrometer dimensions using oxygen-inhibited partial polymerization, and the particles generated therefrom. The described methods generate particles with dimensions independent of the starting polymerizable solution dimension, for example, a microdroplet. Further, microfluidic flow parameters (e.g. viscosity, flow rate) and photopolymerization process parameters (e.g. optical exposure intensity and duration) are controlled to generate particles with tunable crosslinking density-determined properties including elasticity, diffusivity, and biomolecular display for diverse applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering cell scaffolds, and single- and multiple-cell therapeutics. Similarly, gradients of crosslinking density-determined properties can be created within single particles through the selection of optical exposure intensity and duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: John Oakey, Katie Dongmei Li-Oakey, Daniel Debroy, Carl Frick, Rajib Shaha
  • Patent number: 12168202
    Abstract: A transformational energy efficient technology using ionic liquid (IL) to couple with monoethanolamine (MEA) for catalytic CO2 capture is disclosed. [EMmim+][NTF2?] based catalysts are rationally synthesized and used for CO2 capture with MEA. A catalytic CO2 capture mechanism is disclosed according to experimental and computational studies on the [EMmim+][NTF2?] for the reversible CO2 sorption and desorption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignees: University of Wyoming, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Maohong Fan, Xiaowen Zhang, Yangyan Gao, Armistead G Russell, Xin He
  • Publication number: 20240390249
    Abstract: Materials and methods are provided for preventing and dispersing biofilms. Methods and compositions are described for preventing and treating dental caries. Materials and methods are provided for producing antibiofilm agents from natural products, including maple (Acer sp.). Compositions are provided for inhibiting Sortase A activity in Bacillota.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Mark Gomelsky, Ahmed Elbakush, Alex M. Fulano
  • Patent number: 12077638
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods utilizing microfluidics for the oxygen-controlled generation of microparticles and hydrogels having controlled microparticle sizes and size distributions and products from provided methods. The included methods provide the generation of microparticles by polymerizing an aqueous solution dispersed in a non-aqueous continuous phase in an oxygen-controlled environment. The process allows for control of size of the size of the aqueous droplets and, thus, control of the size of the generated microparticles which may be used in biological applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: John Oakey, Kaspars Krutkramelis, Bingzhao Xia
  • Patent number: 12048309
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for inhibiting or dispersing biofilms produced by Listeria monocytogenes on plant matter are described. Embodiments include using formulations comprising active chemical constituents and aqueous extracts or sap from certain trees. Methods of using and producing aqueous formulations derived from hickory and maple wood are provided. Formulations and methods are provided for preventing and dispersing exopolysaccharide-rich listerial biofilms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Mark Gomelsky, Ahmed Elbakush
  • Publication number: 20240157295
    Abstract: A transformational energy efficient technology using ionic liquid (IL) to couple with monoethanolamine (MEA) for catalytic CO2 capture is disclosed. [EMmim+][NTF2?] based catalysts are rationally synthesized and used for CO2 capture with MEA. A catalytic CO2 capture mechanism is disclosed according to experimental and computational studies on the [EMmim+][NTF2?] for the reversible CO2 sorption and desorption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Applicants: University of Wyoming, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Maohong Fan, Xiaowen Zhang, Yangyan Gao, Armistead G. Russell, Xin He
  • Publication number: 20240117140
    Abstract: A high-efficiency, low-energy consumption and environmental-friendly recycling technology for PETE plastic waste is disclosed. The degradation of PETE plastic waste includes a method for attacking the —O— ester linkage in the repeat unit of PETE plastic with water in saturated pressure and CO2 in supercritical (Sc) conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicants: University of Wyoming, Washington State University
    Inventors: Maohong Fan, Wenyang Lu, Jinwen Zhang
  • Publication number: 20230381730
    Abstract: Described are methods and devices for the generation of hydrogel particles with micrometer and submicrometer dimensions using oxygen-inhibited partial polymerization, and the particles generated therefrom. The described methods generate particles with dimensions independent of the starting polymerizable solution dimension, for example, a microdroplet. Further, microfluidic flow parameters (e.g. viscosity, flow rate) and photopolymerization process parameters (e.g. optical exposure intensity and duration) are controlled to generate particles with tunable crosslinking density-determined properties including elasticity, diffusivity, and biomolecular display for diverse applications such as drug delivery, tissue engineering cell scaffolds, and single- and multiple-cell therapeutics. Similarly, gradients of crosslinking density-determined properties can be created within single particles through the selection of optical exposure intensity and duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: John OAKEY, Katie Dongmei LI-OAKEY, Daniel DEBROY, Carl FRICK, Rajib SHAHA
  • Publication number: 20230337592
    Abstract: A hydroponic plant production apparatus comprising: a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube is provided. Methods for use of a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: University of Wyoming
    Inventor: Nathaniel R. Storey
  • Patent number: 11766467
    Abstract: Diabetic wounds have elevated levels of cathepsin K, a protease enzyme, which degrades proteins, such as collagen, causing delayed wound healing. By targeting cathepsin K, diabetic wound healing is ameliorated. Methods and devices for treatment include intradermal injection of odanacatib at or adjacent a wound. Methods and devices for treatment include topical application of pharmacological inhibitors of cathepsin K, for example, in the form of gel, powder, or bandage. Other methods and systems include localized genetic knock out of the cathepsin K gene by topical application of a small interfering RNA (siRNA) or antisense oligonucleotide to aid in wound healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventor: Sreejayan Nair
  • Patent number: 11768041
    Abstract: Polymer-based selective radiative cooling structures are provided which include a selectively emissive layer of a polymer or a polymer matrix composite material. Exemplary selective radiative cooling structures are in the form of a sheet, film or coating. Also provided are methods for removing heat from a body by selective thermal radiation using polymer-based selective radiative cooling structures, and a cold collection system comprising a plurality of the polymer-based selective radiative cooling structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body Corporate, University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Ronggui Yang, Xiaobo Yin, Gang Tan, Dongliang Zhao, Yaoguang Ma, Yao Zhai
  • Patent number: 11684021
    Abstract: A hydroponic plant production apparatus comprising: a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube. Methods for use of a hollow grow tube with a slot formed in the front face of the grow tube, and a matrix media insert composed of two halves, where the media is insertable into the grow tube, allowing plants to be inserted and grown between the two halves of the matrix media insert in the grow tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventor: Nathaniel R. Storey
  • Publication number: 20230090123
    Abstract: A vertical hydroponic plant production apparatus for allowing vertical hydroponic greenhouse crop production is provided. The apparatus comprises a hollow grow tube having a front face, a back face, an open first end, and an open second end. A slot is formed in the front face of the grow tube with the slot having a width equal to only a portion of a width of the front face. A media material is insertable into the grow tube. The slot allows the front face to expand outward during insertion of the media material and biased inward against the media material once the media material is inserted. The grow tube is positionable in either a horizontal position, vertical position, or any position between the horizontal position and the vertical position allowing inclined, multi-angled crop production and multi-storied conveyor style crop production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: University of Wyoming
    Inventor: Nathaniel R. Storey
  • Publication number: 20230049275
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for inhibiting or dispersing biofilms produced by Listeria monocytogenes on plant matter are described. Embodiments include using formulations comprising active chemical constituents and aqueous extracts or sap from certain trees. Methods of using and producing aqueous formulations derived from hickory and maple wood are provided. Formulations and methods are provided for preventing and dispersing exopolysaccharide-rich listerial biofilms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Mark Gomelsky, Ahmed Elbakush
  • Patent number: 11525117
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to microbial stem cell technology that enables a growing microbial culture to stably maintain two or more distinct cell types in a ratio that can be genetically programmed and/or dynamically controlled during cultivation. It is contemplated that embodiments described herein can be utilized to increase product yield in microbial fermentations and advanced engineering of biomaterials using genetically engineered microbial cells, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Grant Bowman, Nikolai Mushnikov, Mark Gomelsky
  • Patent number: 11510375
    Abstract: A vertical hydroponic plant production apparatus for allowing vertical hydroponic greenhouse crop production is provided. The apparatus comprises a hollow grow tube having a front face, a back face, an open first end, and an open second end. A slot is formed in the front face of the grow tube with the slot having a width equal to only a portion of a width of the front face. A media material is insertable into the grow tube. The slot allows the front face to expand outward during insertion of the media material and biased inward against the media material once the media material is inserted. The grow tube is positionable in either a horizontal position, vertical position, or any position between the horizontal position and the vertical position allowing inclined, multi-angled crop production and multi-storied conveyor style crop production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventor: Nathaniel R. Storey
  • Publication number: 20220363547
    Abstract: A metal-assisted microwave treatment that converting raw coal powders into nano-graphite is presented. Specifically, four major factors are identified for successful conversion: (1) high temperature; (2) reducing environment; (3) catalyst; and (4) microwave radiation. Specifically, it is determined that the combination of the carbon sources (raw coal powders), the high temperature (microwave induced electric sparking), the reducing environment (the Ar/H2 mixture), the catalyst (Cu foil), with the microwave radiations can generate nano-graphite. This novel approach utilizes the sparking induced by the microwave radiation on the fork-shape metal foils to generate high temperature (>1000° C.) within few seconds. The small thermal load makes this method cost effective and has potential for higher temperature using metals with higher melting temperature. Refinement of this technique is possible to yield a higher quality and quantity of nano-graphite materials for a wider range of applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicants: University of Wyoming, University of Wyoming
    Inventor: TeYu Chien
  • Patent number: 11499928
    Abstract: In an embodiment is provided a method for measuring a vapor-liquid transition of a substance, the method including introducing a substance into a sample cell of a calorimetric block of a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) at a first initial pressure, the system volume being constant; maintaining the substance in a vapor phase; cooling the substance at a cooling rate; and generating a thermogram. In another embodiment is provided a method for measuring a vapor-liquid transition of a substance, the method including introducing a substance into a sample cell of a calorimetric block of a DSC at a first initial pressure, the system volume being constant; maintaining the substance in a liquid phase; heating the substance at a heating rate; and generating a thermogram. In another embodiment is provided a method for measuring a vapor-liquid transition of a substance in the presence of an adsorbent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Hertanto Adidharma, Sugata P. Tan, Morteza Dejam, Xingdong Qiu