Patents Assigned to University
  • ROPE CLIMBING ROBOT CAPABLE OF SURMOUNTING OBSTACLE AND OBSTACLE SURMOUNTING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210276599
    Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention are a rope climbing robot capable of surmounting an obstacle and an obstacle surmounting method thereof. The rope climbing robot includes a robot body. The robot body includes a shell, a drive module and a guide module. The shell is longitudinally cut into an even number of shell segments, and is laterally cut into a corresponding drive housing segment and a corresponding guide housing segment according to mounting positions of the drive module and the guide module in the shell. There is at least one guide module and at least one guide housing segment, and a shell opening mechanism is further mounted in the shell. The shell opening mechanism includes a first shell opening mechanism configured to open/close the guide housing segment and a second shell opening mechanism configured to open/close the drive housing segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2019
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: China University of Mining and Technology
    Inventors: Gongbo ZHOU, Hongwei TANG, Chaoquan TANG, Zhencai ZHU, Zhenzhi HE, Wei LI, Fan JIANG
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A SIX-PRIMARY WIDE GAMUT COLOR SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210280118
    Abstract: Systems and methods for a six-primary color system for display. A six-primary color system increases the number of primary colors available in a color system and color system equipment. Increasing the number of primary colors reduces metameric errors from viewer to viewer. The six-primary color system includes Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, Yellow, and Magenta primaries. The systems of the present invention maintain compatibility with existing color systems and equipment and provide systems for backwards compatibility with older color systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Baylor University
    Inventors: Gary B. Mandle, James M. DeFilippis
  • Nutritional Treatment for Cancer
    Publication number: 20210274824
    Abstract: Methods of screening cancerous cells for nutritional weaknesses and methods of treating cancer nutritionally are disclosed. Certain cancers depend on being supplied with one or more nutrients that are non-essential for normal cells. In particular, the invention relates to methods of treating cancer by identifying nutritional weaknesses of cancer cells and using nutritional therapy to suppress cancer by putting a subject on a diet that deprives cancerous cells of a nutrient needed for cancer proliferation and growth. Nutritional therapy can be used to enhance the effectiveness of current cancer treatments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Xiyan Li, Michael P. Snyder, Xin Wang
  • HUMAN MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME CORONAVIRUS 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
    Publication number: 20210277092
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to antibodies binding to and neutralizing the coronavirus designated SARS-CoV-2 and methods for use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: James E. Crowe, JR., Seth Zost, Robert Carnahan, Pavlo Gilchuk
  • SYNTHESIS OF HIGH PURITY BETA-SILICON CARBIDE
    Publication number: 20210276876
    Abstract: A clean and low-cost approach for reusing waste residual from coal utilization and sandstone powder is disclosed. The coal waste residual may be produced from any thermal, solvent extraction or combination process. For example, a sustainable and environmentally friendly method for synthesis of beta-silicon carbide (?-SiC) using, for example, the residual of Powder River Basin (PRB) coal extraction derived from ethanol and supercritical CO2 (EtOH-SCC) extraction combined with natural sandstone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Maohong Fan, Kaidi Sun, Tongtong Wang, Zhe Chen, Wenyang Lu, Xin He, Weibo Gong, Richard Arthur Horner
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEMYELINATING CONDITIONS
    Publication number: 20210275583
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating demyelinating conditions. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a DUOC-01 cell product; methods for preparing such compositions; and methods of using such compositions for treating demyelinating conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: Joanne Kurtzberg, Anthony Fillano, Arjun Saha, Andrew E. Balber, Ana Valverde
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES USING FAT SPECIFIC PROTEIN 27 (FSP27) COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20210275633
    Abstract: FSP27 compositions and methods for treating cardiovascular diseases are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2019
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Ohio University
    Inventors: Vishwajeet Puri, John J. Kopchick, Vishva Sharma, Noyan Gokce, Shakun Karki
  • Methods of Modulating Activity of a Cyclic Dinucleotide (CDN) with a CDN Transporter-Modulating Agent
    Publication number: 20210275547
    Abstract: Methods of modulating the activity of a cyclic dinucleotide (CDN) in a cell via membrane transporter are provided. Aspects of the methods may include contacting a cell with a CDN transporter-modulating agent to modulate transport of a CDN into the cell. In some cases, the CDN transporter-modulating agent modulates SLC19A1-mediated transport of the CDN into the cell. Also provided are compositions and kits for use in practicing the subject methods. The methods and compositions find use in a variety of applications, including therapeutic applications, such as methods of treating cancer or an inflammatory disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2019
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: David H. RAULET, Rutger D. LUTEIJN, Jacob E. CORN
  • AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER ACTIVE BOOM CENTER FRAME POSITIONING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210274773
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a center frame positioning method for an agricultural sprayer. The method comprises activating a center frame positioning system and collecting and processing position data related to a position of a suspended center frame in the center frame positioning system. The method further comprises evaluating the position data to determine whether any adjustment to the position of the suspended center frame is needed and controlling actuator force in at least one actuator to adjust the position of the suspended center frame based on the evaluating the position data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicants: Deere & Company, Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam D. Sporrer, Kyle R. Blaylock, Matthew J. Darr, Robert McNaull, Kevin L. Ehrecke
  • Molecular Layer Deposition of Amorphous Carbon Films
    Publication number: 20210277516
    Abstract: Methods of forming carbon polymer films are disclosed. Some methods are advantageously performed at lower temperatures. The substrate is exposed to a first carbon precursor to form a substrate surface with terminations based on the reactive functional groups of the first carbon precursor and exposed to a second carbon precursor to react with the surface terminations and form a carbon polymer film. Processing tools and non-transitory memories to perform the process are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicants: Applied Materials, Inc., National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Bhaskar Jyoti Bhuyan, Mark Saly, Ahbijit Basu Mallick, Eugene Yu Jin Kong, Bo Qi
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING EYE HEALTH
    Publication number: 20210275019
    Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring eye health. The systems and methods monitor eye health by measuring scleral strain by way of an implantable monitor, a wearable monitor configured in eyeglasses, or an external monitor using a portable tablet computing device. Certain embodiments of the strain monitor may be utilized to measure the strain on any surface to which it is attached, including, but not limited to, the skin of a patient or the surface of a structure such as a building or a bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: California Baptist University
    Inventors: Matthew Rickard, Creed Jones
  • METHOD FOR MEASURING SINGLE-CELL BIOMASS TO PREDICT CLINICAL OUTCOMES FOR STEM CELL TRANSPLANT PATIENTS
    Publication number: 20210278393
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of determining the mass of T cells in stem cell transplant (SCT) recipients at risk of developing graft vs host disease (GVHD), and tumor (e.g. melanoma) cells in patients at risk of developing drug resistant tumors, using Live-Cell Interferometry (LCI) so that treatment may be appropriately modulated. High Speed LCI (HSLCI) apparatuses to conduct the cell mass measurements are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Virginia Commonwealth University
    Inventors: Jason REED, Amir TOOR, Kevin LESLIE
  • Compositions and Methods for Identifying and Modulating Metabolic Health
    Publication number: 20210278419
    Abstract: This invention provides reagents, methods and biochemical markers for identifying and providing therapeutic intervention for individuals with metabolic dysfunction, or individuals at risk for metabolic dysfunction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventors: John F. Rawls, James E.N. Minchin
  • METHOD, SYSTEM, COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT AND COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM FOR CREATING AN AUGMENTED REALITY ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20210279965
    Abstract: A method of creating an augmented reality (AR) environment is implemented using an AR device and includes: controlling an image capturing unit to capture images of a movable electronic in a real environment; transmitting the action command to the movable electronic device to enable the movable electronic device to move; generating an AR image based on the images of the movable electronic device, the AR image including the movable electronic device located at a calculated location in the AR image, the calculated location being calculated based on a current location of the movable electronic device in the real environment; and displaying the AR image so as to present an AR environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: National Taipei University of Technology
    Inventors: Leeh-Ter YAO, Huei-Jyuan LIN, Li-Yuan YEH, Yu-Chieh TSAI, Yu-Siao JHENG
  • Photoactive Polymer Coatings
    Publication number: 20210277279
    Abstract: Photoactive polymer coatings and methods of making the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a polymer coating having a porous structure extending throughout the polymer coating, wherein the porous structure is present at an exposed surface of the polymer coating creating a roughened surface, wherein the polymer of the polymer coating is a siloxane based polymer; and a modified support particle disposed within the polymer coating, wherein the modified support particle includes a substituted phthalocyanine and a support particle. In some embodiments, the substituted phthalocyanine is a halogenated phthalocyanine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Seton Hall University
    Inventors: James E. Hanson, Abdul Azeez, Sergiu M. Gorun
  • METHOD FOR PREPARING SINGLE CRYSTAL SUPERALLOY TEST BARS BY USING NI-W HETEROGENEOUS SEED CRYSTAL
    Publication number: 20210277500
    Abstract: In the method for preparing single crystal superalloy test bars by using a Ni—W heterogeneous seed crystal, on the premise of ensuring that the single crystal superalloy has the required orientation, by reusing the seed crystal, it is achieved that the trouble caused by the need of preparing a new seed crystal when a single crystal superalloy is produced by the seed crystal method every time is avoided, and the production cost is significantly reduced. In the present disclosure, the formation of the stray grains in mushy zone could be avoided by using a Ni—W heterogeneous seed crystal without mushy zone and a built-in corundum tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: Northwestern Polytechnical University
    Inventors: Wenchao YANG, Jiarun QIN, Pengfei QU, Lin LIU, Jun ZHANG, Haijun SU, Taiwen HUANG, Min GUO, Yueling GUO
  • Crystal growth method in a semiconductor device
    Patent number: 11111598
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a crystal growth method includes forming a first member at at least a part of a bottom portion of a hole in a structure body. The hole includes the bottom portion and a side portion. The first member includes a first element. The first element is not adhered to at least a part of the side portion in the forming the first member. The crystal growth method includes growing a crystal member inside the hole by supplying a source material to the hole after the forming the first member. The source material includes a second element. The crystal member includes the second element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Hiro Gangi, Jongil Hwang, Thomas Kempa, Eric Thompson
  • Carbon nanotube composite structure and method for making the same
    Patent number: 11111147
    Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube composite structure includes the following steps: dispersing a plurality of carbon nanotubes in water, to form a carbon nanotube dispersion; adding an aniline solution into the carbon nanotube dispersion, to form a mixed solution; adding an initiator into the mixed solution, to form a carbon nanotube composite structure preform; freeze-drying the carbon nanotube composite structure preform in a vacuum environment; and carbonizing the carbon nanotube composite structure preform in a protective gas after freeze-drying. The present application also relates to the carbon nanotube composite structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yue-Gang Zhang, Lu-Jie Jia, Jian Wang, Yang Wu, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Compositions comprising a dendrimer-resveratrol complex and methods for making and using the same
    Patent number: 11110068
    Abstract: Compositions and pharmaceutical compositions including a dendrimer-resveratrol complex and methods for making and using the compositions are described herein. Methods of treating cancer, cardiovascular disease, cardiac failure, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other brain diseases, fatty liver disease, obesity, cataracts, osteoporosis, muscle wasting, sleep disorders, acoustic trauma, inflammatory disease, psoriasis, arthritis, colitis, aging, viral disease, reproductive disease, and skin conditions or disorders including administering a therapeutically effective amount of the compositions to a subject in need are also provided. The compositions may be topically applied to skin or mucous membranes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Concordia University
    Inventors: Abhay Singh Chauhan, Eric Andrew Newenhouse, Armin Henry Gerhardt
  • Method of expanding NK cell and composition for culturing
    Patent number: 11110126
    Abstract: Provided are a method of ex-vivo culture of natural killer (NK) cells by treating the cells with a reactive oxygen species (ROS) inhibitor and/or a p53 protein inhibitor; and a composition comprising the cultured NK cells. By reducing the activity of ROS and p53 proteins during ex-vivo culture, NK cells may have achieved greater expansion efficiency without altering their anti-tumor cytotoxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Kyung-Mi Lee, Jeongwon Sohn, Seon Ah Lim, Jang-Mi Lim