Abstract: An electro-thermochemical cycling system for producing ammonia is provided that includes a reaction chamber having a metal compound input port, an anode suitable for oxidation in contact with the metal compound and configured for oxidation of hydroxide ions to water and oxygen, a cathode suitable for plating in contact with the metal compound and configured to electrolyze the metal compound to metal, a voltage source connecting the cathode and anode, a nitrogen port to the reaction chamber that combines nitrogen with the electrolyzed metal on the cathode to form a metal-nitrogen compound proximal to the nitrogen input, an atomic hydrogen port to the reaction chamber that combines with the metal-nitrogen compound to form ammonia, and an ammonia output port from the reaction chamber, where a metal compound input port inputs the metal compound to the reaction chamber according to a depletion rate of the metal compound in the reaction chamber.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
Inventors:
Joshua M. McEnaney, John Schwalbe, Aayush Ranjan Singh, John Lin, Jakob Kibsgaard, Thomas F. Jaramillo, Matteo Cargnello, Jens K. Nørskov
Abstract: The disclosure in some aspects relates to recombinant adeno-associated viruses having distinct tissue targeting capabilities. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to gene transfer methods using the recombinant adeno-associated viruses. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to isolated AAV capsid proteins and isolated nucleic acids encoding the same.
Abstract: Proactively identifying and interdicting transport of commodities associated with illicit nuclear materials and nuclear weapons shielded by high Z-number materials, such as lead, can help ensure effective nuclear nonproliferation. In an embodiment, a method for imaging an object on a surface includes exciting a surface with ultrasonic excitation from an ultrasonic transmitter having an ultrasonic transducer in contact with the surface. The method further includes imaging, at a processor, a two-dimensional representation of the object acoustically coupled to the surface based on the ultrasonic reflections received at an ultrasonic receiver via a receiving transducer in contact with the surface. This method can complement existing x-ray screening systems to increase the odds of detecting radiological materials.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 21, 2015
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
Northeastern University
Inventors:
Jose A. Martinez-Lorenzo, Yuri Alvarez Lopez
Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing molybdenum oxide nanoparticles, including (a) preparing a precursor solution by dissolving a molybdenum salt in a first polar solvent, (b) generating an aerosol by applying ultrasonic waves to the precursor solution, and spraying the aerosol to a pre-heated reactor using a carrier gas, (c) obtaining molybdenum oxide micron-sized particles by pyrolyzing the aerosol, and (d) obtaining molybdenum oxide nanoparticles by dispersing the molybdenum oxide micron-sized particles in a second polar solvent and performing a solvothermal reduction reaction.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 10, 2016
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
University-Industry Cooperation Group of Kyung Hee University
Inventors:
Jinsoo Kim, Sang Hyuk Im, Su Ha, Han-Seul Choi, Woo-Sik Kim, Sung Pil Yoon, Jonghee Han
Abstract: Provided are a supported catalyst including: a support body which is formed by a catalyst composition being supported by a carrier, in which the catalyst composition contains an oxide of copper, and the carrier contains ?Al2O3.?B2O3 (? and ? each represent a positive number); and a hydrogen production method for producing hydrogen from ammonia, including: an ammonia combustion step of reacting ammonia with oxygen in the presence of the supported catalyst; and an ammonia decomposition step of decomposing the ammonia into hydrogen and nitrogen by utilizing heat generated by the reaction between the ammonia and the oxygen.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 4, 2016
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
National University Corporation Kumamoto University
Abstract: Edema invariant tractography methods are provided. The methods include acquiring data using a multishell, high angular resolution diffusion imaging sequence; (ii) modeling the data using a multi-compartment model; and (iii) reconstructing the fibers through a probabilistic tracking algorithm using a fiber orientation distribution which has streamlines fitted to the output of said probabilistic tracking algorithm.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 8, 2015
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
Inventors:
Ragini Verma, Luke Macyszyn, Emmanuel Caruyer, Jeremy Lecoeur, Mark Elliot, Steven Brem
Abstract: A semiconductor device includes stacked transistors. Each of the transistors includes a semiconductor column including a first conductive region of first conductivity type, a second conductive region of second conductivity type, an intrinsic region disposed between the first conductive region and the second conductive region, and a barrier region of the first conductivity type disposed between the intrinsic region and the second conductive region. A gate electrode is disposed to cover the intrinsic region, and a gate insulating layer is disposed between the gate electrode and the intrinsic region.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 12, 2018
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
Korea University Research and Business Foundation
Inventors:
Sangsig Kim, Kyoungah Cho, Minsuk Kim, Yoonjoong Kim, Sola Woo, Doohyeok Lim
Abstract: DPC (differential phase contrast) images are acquired for each photon energy channel, which are called spectral DPC images. The final DPC image can be computed by summing up these spectral DPC images or just computed using certain ‘color’ representation algorithms to enhance desired features. In addition, with quasi-monochromatic x-ray source, the required radiation dose is substantially reduced, while the image quality of DPC images remains acceptable.
Abstract: A surgical grasper includes a first handle arm, a second handle arm pivotally coupled to the first handle arm, a tool body pivotally coupled to both the first handle arm and the second handle arm, a first jaw member pivotally coupled to the tool body, a second jaw member pivotally coupled to the tool body, a first tension element coupled to both the first handle arm and to the first jaw member, a second tension element coupled to both the second handle arm and to the second jaw member, and a lock that locks relative movement between the first and second handle arms. Rotational movement of the first and second handle arms generates correlated rotational movement of the first and second jaw members.
Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for and methods of optically imaging tissues or cells using imaging agents having desirable in vivo properties that result in improved signal-to-background ratio.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 23, 2018
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignees:
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc., Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc.
Abstract: The hydrothermal reaction between bioactive metals (Ca2+, Zn2+, and Mg2+) salts and clinically utilized bisphosphonate (BP) alendronic acid (ALEN) were performed to prepare several bisphosphonate-based biocompatible coordination complexes (pBioCCs). The invention describes the effect of three variables M2+/BP molar ratio, reaction temperature, and pH on the reaction outcomes yields an unprecedented number of crystalline materials of enough crystal quality for structural elucidation. The crystal structure was unveiled by single crystal X-ray diffraction at 100 K and their solid-state properties revealed in tandem with other characterization techniques: thermogravimetry, vibrational spectroscopy, and elemental analysis. The invention provides materials with high structural stability and dissolution properties paving the way for better formulation strategies for alendronic acid (ALEN) through the design of pBioCCs for the treatment of bone-related diseases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 8, 2019
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
University of Puerto Rico
Inventors:
Vilmali Lopez-Mejias, Gabriel Quinonez-Velez, Waldemar Amaury Rodriguez-Silva
Abstract: A method and composition for biodegrading or bioremediating a pyrene or other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (“PAH”) with one or more bacteria of the genus Halomonas or Idiomarina. Bacterial strains useful for degrading or remediating pyrenes and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 15, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
King Fadh University of Petroleum and Minerals
Inventors:
Alexis Mouanda Nzila, Assad Ahmed Mohammed Al-Thukair, Musa Mohammed Musa Musa, Fitri Budiyanto
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to flexible thermoelectric devices. In some embodiments, such devices can comprise a flexible substrate with a first conductive component and a second, different conductive component deposited thereon so as to form a plurality of electrical junctions. The flexible substrate can be a fabric, and the conductive component can be deposited by methods such as stitching of conductive yarns or deposition of conductive inks. The present disclosure further relates to methods of preparing flexible thermoelectric devices and methods of utilizing flexible thermoelectric devices for producing electrical current from waste heat.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 7, 2018
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignees:
North Carolina State University, University of Virginia Patent Foundation
Inventors:
Jesse Jur, Mark Losego, Patrick E. Hopkins
Abstract: A solid state fuel cell includes an anode, a cathode, and a ceramic electrolyte. The ceramic electrolyte includes a silicate oxyapatite represented by REy?xMxSiO6O27±?, where RE is a rare earth metal, M is an alkali metal, x is greater than 0 and less than 2, y ranges from 9.3 to 10, and ? ranges from 0 to 2. A method for making the solid state fuel cell is also disclosed.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 1, 2016
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
National Taipei University of Technology
Inventors:
Sea-Fue Wang, Yi-Xin Liu, Ting-Ting Yang
Abstract: A method of promoting nerve growth or regeneration in a subject in need thereof, wherein the subject is not afflicted with a substantial connective tissue damage, is provided. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of full-length amelogenin, thereby promoting nerve growth or regeneration in the subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 2016
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignees:
Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd., Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
Inventors:
Amir Haze, Anat Blumenfeld, Dan Deutsch
Abstract: A method for computing patient-specific hemodynamics. The method includes receiving three dimensional imaging data of a patent, extracting anatomical data from the three dimensional imaging data, calculating velocity and pressure fields corresponding to the extracted anatomical data, and calculating displacement and velocity of extracted solid particles corresponding to the anatomical data. The anatomical data comprises an anatomical boundary.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 22, 2015
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignees:
Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation, Kent State University
Abstract: A device, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium that determine a reliability level for a communication network. A packet delivery ratio (PDR) is determined for a round period of the communication network operating at an adaptive reliability level based on a packet serial number (PSN). The communication network is controlled in a best effort mode, a reliable mode, or a switching mode based on the PDR.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 2, 2016
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
King Fadh University of Petroleum and Minerals
Inventors:
Anas Abdulwahid Al-Roubaiey, Tarek R Sheltami, Ashraf S. Hasan Mahmoud
Abstract: A Biorefinery System (BIOSYS) that effectively treats all human activity-derived waste (black water, grey water, and food waste streams) using biological systems and that produces as process by-products: recovered potable water, liberated free oxygen, edible protein cake (with and without lipids), soil amendments, and machinery lube oils. Additionally, the system captures and chemically binds carbon dioxide into microbial cells and associated by-products, thus producing recovered usable returned cabin air.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 1, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 19, 2019
Assignee:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Inventors:
Mark E. Zappi, Daniel Gang, Emmanuel Revellame, Andrei Chistoserdov, Rafael Hernandez, Rakesh Bajpai, Wayne Sharp, Dhan Fortela
Abstract: A tissue ligating device comprises a first fixation part to which a base end part of a suture thread is fixed and a second fixation part configured to allow insertion of the suture thread therethrough and allow to be crimped so as to newly fix a part of the suture thread, and thereby to define a loop starting from the base end part, in a state after ligation of tissue is performed. The second fixation part includes a back side wall part, a front side wall part, and a curved wall part turning back from the back side wall part to the front side wall part. An end part of the front side wall part far from the curved wall part is inclined or curved towards a front side.