Patents Assigned to University
  • Publication number: 20190322955
    Abstract: A method for preparing a briquette binder using a landfill leachate and a method for producing an industrial briquette using the briquette binder. The landfill leachate is modified by sulfonation and amination, and is mixed with the modified rice straws to prepare the briquette binder, so as to effectively use the products generated in garbage processing to realize secondary economic benefits in garbage processing. The industrial briquette is produced by the prepared briquette binder, and the industrial briquette is used as steam coal or metallurgical coal with large briquette consumption, so as to promote the resource utilization of the landfill leachate, reduce the cost in preparation of the briquette binder and enhance benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicants: FuZhou University, Fujian BoYi Environmental Protection Technology Co ., LTD.
    Inventors: Minghua LIU, Mingliang CAI, Yifan LIU, Guifang YANG, Dengzhou LIU
  • Publication number: 20190321250
    Abstract: A system and method to assist a user to overcome an interruption of service between the brain and the legs including several subsystems configured to be progressively removed to provide decreasing levels of lower trunk and leg support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventor: Hermelinda Bristol
  • Publication number: 20190321332
    Abstract: Compositions, combinations and methods comprising a CDK4/6 inhibitor of Formula D with a selective estrogen receptor downregulator of Formula A, B or C that are advantageous for the treatment of abnormal cellular proliferation, including a cancer or a tumor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicants: G1 Therapeutics, Inc., The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: JAY C. STRUM, Gregory R. Thatcher, Rui Xiong, Jiong Zhao, Debra A. Tonetti
  • Publication number: 20190324028
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system, device, and method for the high throughput multiplexed detection of a wide number of compounds. The invention comprises of a microwell array coupled to a capture agent array to form a plurality of interfaces between a microwell and a set of immobilized capture agents. The set of capture agents comprises a plurality of distinguishable features, with each feature corresponding to the detection of a particular compound of interest. In certain embodiments, each microwell is configured to contain a single cell. The invention is therefore capable of performing a high throughput analysis of single cell profiles, including profiles of secreted compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Yale University
    Inventors: Rong Fan, Yao Lu, Jonathan Chen
  • Publication number: 20190322733
    Abstract: Musculoskeletal fibroproliferative disorders, such as Dupuytren's disease may be treated by administering locally a TNF-? antagonist. TNF-? antagonists find particular utility in inhibiting the progression of early disease state Dupuytren's disease and other musculoskeletal fibroproliferative disorders and, in combination with extracellular matrix degradation agents (such as collagenase or matrix metalloproteinase I), treating advanced disease state Dupuytren's disease and, in particular inhibiting recurrence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Oxford University Innovation Limited
    Inventors: Jagdeep Nanchahal, Kim Suzanne Midwood
  • Publication number: 20190321450
    Abstract: An intervention for sleep disorders comprises collagen, a gelatin peptide, or the amino acid glycine; L-theanine; lactucopicrin, deoxylactucopicrin, or another lactucopicrin derivative; hyaluronic acid; epigallocatechin gallate; and quinic acid. The intervention helps regulate pro-inflammatory biomarkers that are often associated with insomnia development and progression. These biomarkers include cytokines and enzymes associated with tryptophan degradation. Inhibition of these enzymes and cytokines improves tryptophan availability and sleep quality, and allows individuals to sleep better with fewer side effects. The novel composition promotes high-quality, deep sleep.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Jack N. Losso, Jose Daniel Estrada Andino
  • Publication number: 20190322662
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of formula (I): wherein all symbols are defined in the description. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, methods of making the compounds, kits comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, compositions and kits for treatment of disorders associated with TREK-1, TREK-2 or both TREK-1 and TREK-2 dysfunction in a mammal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicants: ONO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD., Vanderbilt University
    Inventors: Craig W LINDSLEY, Joshua M. WIETING, Kevin M. MCGOWAN, Jerod S. DENTON, Kentaro YASHIRO, Haruto KURATA, Yoko SEKIOKA, Takahiro MORI, Yuzo IWAKI
  • Publication number: 20190320655
    Abstract: Modulation of inward potassium ion conductance with structurally diverse small-molecules in the arthropod salivary gland induces arthropod salivary gland failure that results in a reduction or elimination in the ability of the arthropod to feed. Administering Kir channel inhibitors reduces food intake, increases feeding time, reduces salivary gland secretion, induces mortality, and reduces transmission of vector-borne pathogens. Kir channel inhibitors induce these adverse effects in ticks, mosquitoes, horn flies, and aphids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Daniel R. Swale, Lane D. Foil
  • Publication number: 20190321965
    Abstract: Described herein is an arm supporting exoskeleton, comprising an arm link mechanism. The arm link mechanism comprises a proximal link, a distal link, an arm coupler, and a variable force generator. The distal link is rotatable relative to the proximal link. The arm coupler is adapted to couple an upper arm of a person to the distal link. The variable force generator comprises a first spring and a second spring, configured to create a torque between the proximal link and the distal link. In the first force mode, the variable force generator exhibits a first stiffness rate defined by the first spring that supports the upper arm of the person against gravity forces and. In the second force mode, the variable force generator exhibits a second stiffness rate defined by the first spring and the second spring that supports the upper arm of the person against the gravity forces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Logan Van Engelhoven, Homayoon Kazerooni
  • Publication number: 20190322942
    Abstract: A pyrolysis and gasification system produce a synthesis gas and bio-char from a biomass feedstock. The system includes a feed hopper that has a flow measurement device. The system also includes a reactor that is operable in a gasification mode or a pyrolysis mode. The reactor is configured to receive the biomass feedstock from the feed hopper. The reactor is operable to provide heat to the biomass feedstock from the feed hopper to produce the synthesis gas and bio-char. The system also includes a cyclone assembly. The produced synthesis gas including the bio-char is fed to the cyclone assembly. The cyclone assembly removes a portion of the bio-char from the synthesis gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Sergio C. Capareda, Calvin B. Parnell, JR., David B. Carney
  • Publication number: 20190325786
    Abstract: Ocular ultrasound models, and ocular ultrasound training simulators using the same, along with methods of making and using the same, are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: The University of Toledo
    Inventors: Kelley Stanko, Yixing Chen, Daniel Brainard
  • Publication number: 20190322787
    Abstract: Disclosed is a triblock copolymer including two terminal blocks derived from a block copolymer and a middle block incorporated between the terminal blocks. The middle block has a higher surface energy than the terminal blocks. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the triblock copolymer. The preparation method provides a generalized approach that is highly applicable to processes for the mass production of block copolymers and can be applied to various combinations of block copolymers as well as to specific combinations of copolymers. Also disclosed is a method for nanopatterning using the triblock copolymer. The nanopatterning method enables the formation of nanopatterns with sub-10 nm feature size with simple process and reduced cost. Therefore, the nanopatterning method can be widely used in various industrial fields such as semiconductor lithography and memory devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicants: Korea University Research and Business Foundation, Institute for Research & Industry Cooperation, Pusan National University
    Inventors: Joona BANG, Sanghoon WOO, Youngson CHOE, June HUH, Hyun Suk WANG
  • Publication number: 20190323183
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose viscous damper (100), comprising: an outer cylinder (101); a core rod (102) positioned in the outer cylinder (101); a core piston (103) positioned in the middle and surrounded the core rod (102); a plurality of bypass pipes (104) extending along the outer cylinder (101), each bypass pipe (104) being connected to the outer cylinder (101) adjacent to the two ends of the outer cylinder (101); an orifice controller (105) located on the bypass pipes (104) for providing initial adjustable damping during low to moderate vibration; and characterized by a pair of inner cylinders (106) positioned inside the two ends of the core rod (102); an inner piston (107) positioned in each inner cylinder (106); a fixed sealing (108) located at the two end of each of the inner cylinders (106); and an orifice (109) located at the two ends of the inner cylinder (106) for allowing fluid flowing from the inner cylinder (106) to the outer cylinder (101) during movement of inner piston (10
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Universiti Putra Malaysia
    Inventors: Farzad Hejazi, Mohd Saleh Bin Jaafar, Mehdi Mohammadi
  • Publication number: 20190322874
    Abstract: A substrate with a superhydrophobic coating, wherein the superhydrophobic coating includes a binding layer disposed on the substrate, and a hydrophobic layer disposed on the binding layer, wherein the hydrophobic layer includes perfluoroalkyl-functionalized silica nanoparticles, and a method of fabricating the substrate with the superhydrophobic coating. Various combinations of embodiments of the substrate with the superhydrophobic coating and the method of fabricating thereof are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Abuduliken BAKE, Nesar MERAH
  • Publication number: 20190323086
    Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of a noninvasive and localized brain liquid biopsy using focused ultrasound. Briefly, therefore, the present disclosure is directed to methods and systems to identify brain lesion or tumor characteristics without the need for a solid brain biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Washington University
    Inventors: Eric Leuthardt, Gavin Dunn, Hong Chen, Allegra Petti
  • Publication number: 20190321785
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of post-treating a zeolite membrane, comprising treating a defective zeolite membrane with a chemical material such as a dye molecule, which has a size larger than that of the pores of the zeolite membranes and smaller than defects in the membrane, thereby healing the defects in the membrane. The post-treatment method performs post-treatment of the zeolite membrane under mild conditions (room temperature and normal pressure), thereby selectively healing the defects in the zeolite membrane and improving the performance of the zeolite membrane. In addition, the method may provide a high-performance membrane having a high separation factor, particularly under dry conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Jungkyu CHOI, Kwan Young LEE, Sung-Won HONG
  • Publication number: 20190326460
    Abstract: Luminescent solar concentrators having a grid-based PV design can be implemented in many different ways. In several embodiments, the LSC is implemented using infrared luminophore technology combined with a PV design implementing a grid of PV cells. LSCs can incorporate quantum dots that absorb uniformly across the visible spectrum and photoluminesce down-shifted energy light in the infrared wavelength regime. Some embodiments include PV cells utilizing micro-grid structures that can be implemented for scalable and controllably transparent applications, such as but not limited to power windows targeted for building integrated photovoltaic applications. In a number of embodiments, the LSCs can utilize a unique PV cell form factor and spectral filter coatings to increase the thermal insulation of the window and enhance photocurrent capture by a silicon micro-grid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicants: California Institute of Technology, The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: David R. Needell, Haley Bauser, Harry A. Atwater, Armand P. Alivisatos, Ralph Nuzzo, Ognjen Ilic, Colton Bukowsky, Brent A. Koscher, Megan Phelan
  • Publication number: 20190326528
    Abstract: Novel organometallic complexes having a structure of Formula (I) that are useful in organic light emitting devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Universal Display Corporation
    Inventors: Jason BROOKS, Glenn MORELLO, Chuanjun XIA, Jun DENG
  • Publication number: 20190322526
    Abstract: Provided is a hydrogen generating apparatus adaptable to fluctuating hydrogen demand, particularly by enabling large-scale hydrogen production, generating pure hydrogen at a high yield. The hydrogen generating apparatus 1 generates hydrogen gas from a source gas by decomposing the source gas through catalysis and transforming it into plasma through electric discharge. The hydrogen generating apparatus 1 includes a dielectric body 2 defining a source gas flow channel 13, a catalyst 10 that decomposes at least part of the source gas in the source gas flow channel 13 to generate hydrogen gas, an electrode 3 contacting the dielectric body 2, a hydrogen separation membrane 5 facing the electrode 3 across the dielectric body 2, a hydrogen flow channel 18 guiding hydrogen separated by the hydrogen separation membrane 5, and a high-voltage power supply 6 supplying power to cause electric discharge between the hydrogen separation membrane 5 and the electrode 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicants: Gifu University, Sawafuji Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinji KAMBARA, Tomonori MIURA, Tatsuya IKEDA
  • Publication number: 20190324055
    Abstract: The system is configured for performing scanning electrochemical microscopy via non-local continuous line probes. The continuous line probes include an insulating probe substrate, an insulating layer, and a conductive band electrode. The system includes a sample stage for positioning a sample substrate to be imaged so as to enable contact with the insulting probe substrate at an angle ?CLP. The continuous line probe is translated across the sample substrate and changes in the signal generated at the continuous line probe are identified to indicate the presence of features on the sample substrate. A plurality of scans are performed at different angles via rotating the sample stage or the continuous line probe, the results of which are combined and analyzed to produce an image of the sample substrate via compressed sensing reconstruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Daniel Vincent Esposito, Glen O'Neil, John Wright, Han-wen Kuo, Anna E. Dorfi