Patents Assigned to University
  • LILRB2 AND NOTCH-MEDIATED EXPANSION OF HEMATOPOIETIC PRECURSOR CELLS
    Publication number: 20190330593
    Abstract: The current disclosure describes methods of expanding precursor cells for hematopoietic transplantation in subjects. The methods culture precursor cells in media containing an immobilized high molecular weight LILRB2 agonist or an LILRB2 agonist in combination with a Notch agonist. The expanded cells can be used to treat a variety of hematopoietic disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicants: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Irwin D. Bernstein, Chengcheng Zhang, Mi Deng, Zhigang Lu, Junke Zheng
  • METHOD FOR FORMING REDISTRIBUTION LAYER USING PHOTO-SINTERING
    Publication number: 20190335590
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for formation of a redistribution layer using photo-sintering and to the redistribution layer formed by the method. The method for forming a redistribution layer using photo-sintering includes printing, on a substrate, a liquid electrode pattern for a redistribution layer; coating a transparent polymer on the substrate and the pattern; photo-sintering the electrode pattern using photonic energy; and evaporating an organic substance contained in the liquid electrode pattern via the photo-sintering to remove the polymer on a top face of the electrode pattern to form a redistribution layer as the sintered electrode pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: SeungBoo JUNG, KwangHo JUNG, WooRam MYUNG, HakSan JEONG, BumGeun PARK, ChoongJae LEE, KyungDeuk MIN
  • BLOOD ANALYSIS METHOD, BLOOD ANALYZER, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM
    Publication number: 20190331659
    Abstract: A blood analysis method comprising, acquiring optical information which changes over time from a mixed liquid of a blood sample and a reagent for coagulation time measurement after mixing the blood sample and the reagent, and acquiring information related to a coagulation time and information related to a number of platelets in the blood sample based on the acquired optical information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicants: SYSMEX CORPORATION, University of Yamanashi
    Inventors: Takeshi Suzuki, Yutaka Komiyama, Hiroshi Kurono, Sho Shinohara, Kaneo Satoh, Fuminori Kazama, Yugo Shimada
  • Loading Platform for Rock Mechanics Test
    Publication number: 20190331567
    Abstract: A loading platform for a rock mechanics test system (MTS) to realize simple and reliable connection between a high temperature and high pressure force sensor in a triaxial chamber cavity and an upper solid rigid column. The loading platform for rock mechanics test includes a master rod, a secondary rod and a stop sleeve sleeved on the master rod; the stop sleeve is provided with two corbel structures; the secondary rod is composed of a secondary rod head body and a secondary rod body; a circular magnetic block is fixed on the secondary rod to adsorb a hole alignment sleeve sleeved on the secondary rod; and the hole alignment sleeve marked with a first scale line and a second scale line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicants: Chengdu University of Technology, Sichuan University
    Inventors: Yufeng WEI, Jianfeng LIU, Lu WANG, Huining XU, Xiaozhang LEI, Jianhui DENG, Dongjie XUE, Chunping WANG, Jianliang PEI, Wenxi FU, Da ZHENG
  • Raspberry plant named 'WSU 2166'
    Publication number: 20190335634
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of red raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus L.) named ‘WSU 2166’ adapted to the raspberry production area of the Pacific Northwest. ‘WSU 2166’ is primarily characterized by suitability for machine harvestability, tolerance to root rot, early season production and large, conical fruit that is longer than it is broad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Washington State University
    Inventor: Patrick Peder Moore
  • Wireless Optical Curette System
    Publication number: 20190328221
    Abstract: A wireless optical curette system is disclosed for allowing a user to visually examine in real-time and debride a target surface within a cavity of a patient. In at least one embodiment, at least one instrument attachment provides at least one fiber optic bundle extending between a working end of the instrument attachment and an opposing engagement end of the instrument attachment. An imaging assembly is selectively engagable with the engagement end of the instrument attachment and provides at least one light source and at least one imaging sensor in selective optical communication with the at least one fiber optic bundle, along with at least one microprocessor configured for wirelessly transmitting captured digital images, via at least one transceiver positioned within the imaging assembly, to at least one of a computing device and an imaging display for displaying the digital images in real-time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Cherie Yvette Wink, Petra Beate Wilder Smith
  • Synthesis of bioproducts from lignin-derived aromatics by genetically modified microorganisms
    Publication number: 20190330663
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of converting a depolymerized lignin aromatic compound into a bioproduct, comprising: (a) providing a composition comprising a depolymerized lignin aromatic compound, optionally a depolymerized cellulose, and optionally a depolymerized hemicellulose, and (b) introducing a genetically modified microorganism to the composition, wherein the genetically modified microorganism is capable of converting the depolymerized lignin aromatic compound into a bioproduct; such that the depolymerized lignin aromatic compound is converted into a bioproduct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE (FOR MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIONAL LABORATORY)
    Inventors: John M. Gladden, Jeffrey M. Skerker, Jay D. Keasling, James Kirby, Junko Yaegashi
  • Rock Damage mechanics test system for high temperature and high pressure deep earth environment
    Publication number: 20190331569
    Abstract: A rock damage mechanics test system for high temperature and high pressure deep earth environment includes an MTS triaxial test machine and a control system connected therewith. The MTS triaxial test machine is composed of a rigid frame, a high temperature and high pressure triaxial chamber, and a triaxial chamber base. The control system includes a workstation for data processing and a manual controller for controlling the workstation and a master controller. The system improves mounting and dismounting efficiency of an MTS triaxial force sensor, enhances reliability of lifting and solves the problem of aligning holes during the force sensor mounting process, thus improving the mounting efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Sichuan University
    Inventors: Jianfeng LIU, Heping XIE, Jianliang PEI, Wenxi FU, Jianhui DENG, Zhide WU, Huining XU, Lu WANG, Fei WU
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE
    Publication number: 20190329176
    Abstract: An aqueous solvent composition is provided, comprising a nucleophilic component having one or more sterically unhindered primary or secondary amine moieties, a Brønsted base component having one or more basic nitrogen moieties, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water. A biphasic composition is provided, comprising one or more carbamate compounds, one or more conjugate acids of Brønsted base, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water. A biphasic CO2 absorption process is also provided, utilizing the biphasic solvent composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Yongqi LU, Yang Du, Qing Ye
  • TARGETED GENE EDITING PLATFORM INDEPENDENT OF DNA DOUBLE STRAND BREAK AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20190330658
    Abstract: The present invention discloses systems for targeted gene editing and related uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Rutgers, the State University
    Inventors: Shengkan JIN, Juan-Carlos COLLANTES
  • EFFICIENT GENETIC SCREENING METHOD
    Publication number: 20190330661
    Abstract: A guide RNA comprising: a gRNA spacer sequence at the 5? end of the guide RNA, wherein the spacer sequence is complementary to a target gene, a scaffold sequence that binds to Cas9, and an RNA capture and sequencing domain comprising: a barcode sequence, and a primer binding sequence; nucleic acids and vectors encoding the guide RNA; cells expressing the guide RNA; and a library comprising a plurality of guide RNAs. Also disclosed are methods of introducing a genetic perturbation into a cell, methods of assessing an effect of at least one genetic perturbation on RNA expression in a cell, methods of identifying nucleic acid sequences associated with a disease state and a method of identifying candidate therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Kun ZHANG, Prashant MALI, Yan WU, Dongxin ZHAO
  • Sensor Having a Set of Plates, and Method
    Publication number: 20190332207
    Abstract: A sensor having a set of plates that are in contact from their bottom at the corners with a set of protrusions that are in contact from above with a plurality of intersections, each having a sensing element, of a grid of wires disposed on a base, and a top surface layer that is disposed atop the set of plates, so that force imparted from above onto the top surface layer is transmitted to the plates and thence to the protrusions, and thence to the intersections of the grid of wires which are thereby compressed between the base and protrusions; and that the protrusions above thereby focus the imparted force directly onto the intersections. A sensor includes a computer in communication with the grid which causes prompting signals to be sent to the grid and reconstructs a continuous position of force on the surface from interpolation based on data signals received from the grid. A method for sensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicants: New York University, Tactonic Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth Perlin, Charles Hendee, Alex Grau, Gerald Seidman
  • METHOD OF MEASURING NO2 CONCENTRATIONS WITH A MULTIMODE LASER BEAM
    Publication number: 20190331651
    Abstract: A method of measuring a concentration of NO2 in a gaseous mixture using a multimode laser beam that covers a tunable spectral range with a width of no more than 5 nm, wherein the multimode laser beam provides a high resolution transmittance spectrum at an absorption cross section of NO2 molecules, and a system for measuring the concentration of NO2 in the gaseous mixture. Various combinations of embodiments of the system and the method are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Abdulaziz Aljalal, Sameh Altanany, Khaled Gasmi, Watheq Al-Basheer
  • Method of striping films which are stuck together without damage
    Publication number: 20190332002
    Abstract: A method of stripping films which are stuck together without damage is disclosed. The whole reel of films which are stuck together is placed in a sealing device with outlet valves. Liquid nitrogen is added at a bottom of the sealing device. The films are stripped off by a flow of gas through gaps between the layers of the films while the vaporization of liquid nitrogen. The present invention adopts a natural force of liquid nitrogen vaporization to strip the films, which does not compromise the PH value, the dimensional performance and the mechanical performance of the films. The films are in stripped off without damage. The conventional method of stripping the films causes the fragile film to break off or the image layer with a decreased combing power to detach. The present invention has the advantages of simple operation, low cost and good promotion value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Shaanxi Normal University
    Inventors: Yuhu LI, Zhihui JIA
  • DRUG-POLYMER PARTICLES WITH SUSTAINED RELEASE PROPERTIES
    Publication number: 20190328667
    Abstract: Drug-polymer complexes, drug-polymer particles, drug-polymer particle formulations, and methods for making and using the complexes, particles, and formulations. The drug-polymer complex is prepared by a melt-quench process in which a combination of a drug and a polymer are heated to or above the melting point of the drug and polymer and then cooled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Rodney J.Y. Ho, Jesse Yu
  • METHOD OF ETCHING MICROELECTRONIC MECHANICAL SYSTEM FEATURES IN A SILICON WAFER
    Publication number: 20190333773
    Abstract: A method of etching features in a silicon wafer includes coating a top surface and a bottom surface of the silicon wafer with a mask layer having a lower etch rate than an etch rate of the silicon wafer, removing one or more portions of the mask layer to form a mask pattern in the mask layer on the top surface and the bottom surface of the silicon wafer, etching one or more top surface features into the top surface of the silicon wafer through the mask pattern to a depth plane located between the top surface and the bottom surface of the silicon wafer at a depth from the top surface, coating the top surface and the one or more top surface features with a metallic coating, and etching one or more bottom surface features into the bottom surface of the silicon wafer through the mask pattern to the target depth plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicants: TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NORTH AMERICA, INC., The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Feng Zhou, Ki Wook Jung, Ercan Mehmet Dede, Mehdi Asheghi, Kenneth E. Goodson
  • SPIROFURANONE COMPOUNDS, DERIVATIVES THEREOF AND PROCESSES FOR THEIR PREPARATION
    Publication number: 20190330138
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds comprising fused tricyclic backbone structure and processes for their preparation. The invention further provides compounds and compositions useful in the treatment of pain and any type of disorder or symptom associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.
    Inventors: Dmitry TSVELIKHOVSKY, Avi PRIEL
  • Rock Mechanics Response Test System for Simulated Complex Deep Earth Environment
    Publication number: 20190331570
    Abstract: The invention belongs to the field of rock mechanics test of engineering rock masses and is intended to address the safety and alignment challenges of a rock mechanics test response system for existing simulated complex deep earth environment. A rock mechanics test response system for a simulated complex deep earth environment includes a bearing system for rock mechanics tests in simulated deep earth environment and an MTS triaxial sensor aligning and mounting device arranged on the bearing system for rock mechanics tests in simulated deep earth environment. The invention improves installation and dismounting efficiency of an MTS triaxial force sensor, enhances reliability of lifting and solves the problem of aligning holes during installation of the force sensor, thus improving the installation efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Sichuan University
    Inventors: Jianfeng LIU, Heping XIE, Huining XU, Jianliang PEI, Chunping WANG, Jianhui DENG, Wenxi FU, Lu WANG
  • EUGENOL DENTAL COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20190328490
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a composition that safely removes a cured dental cement or resin from metal brackets, metal braces, and enamel surfaces of teeth. It contains eugenol, isoeugenol, methyl-eugenol or an isomer thereof. A method for removing orthodontic fixtures adhered with a dental cement or resin to the enamel surfaces of teeth from these surfaces by contacting the dental cement or resin with a composition containing eugenol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: King Abdulaziz University
    Inventors: Ahmed Samir Ibrahim BAKRY, Mona Aly ABBASSY, Amal LINJAWI, Ali Habib HASSAN
  • IMAGE ENCODING METHOD/DEVICE, IMAGE DECODING METHOD/DEVICE AND RECORDING MEDIUM HAVING BITSTREAM STORED THEREIN
    Publication number: 20190335173
    Abstract: The present invention provides an image encoding method and an image decoding method. The image decoding method, according to the present invention, comprises the steps of: determining a transformation performing region; segmenting the determined transformation performing region into at least one sub-transform block by using at least one of quadtree segmentation and binary tree segmentation; and performing inverse transformation on the at least one sub-transform block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Industry Academy Cooperation Foundation of Sejong University
    Inventors: Joo Hee MOON, Dong Jae WON, Sung Won LIM