Patents Assigned to University
  • Reconfigurable optical computer
    Patent number: 10318680
    Abstract: An optical-electronic device can be controlled by a bias voltage to simulate an electronic component such as a resistor, capacitor, inductor with resistor, or capacitor with resistor. The optical-electronic device can be connected in a network to perform computations, model problems, simulate properties such as physical properties (for instance heat transfer), and achieve circuit performances to carry out computations in the analog domain, all at faster speed with smaller size and at less energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The George Washington University
    Inventors: Tarek El-Ghazawi, Volker J. Sorger, Shuai Sun, Abdel-Hameed A. Badawy, Vikram K. Narayana
  • Method for optimizing plastic compositions used in packaging to increase shelf-life of perishable products and a system thereof
    Patent number: 10316183
    Abstract: The present invention relates to relates to a method of optimizing a plastic composition formed from a plurality of resin feedstocks. A plurality of resin feedstocks are provided. The plurality of resin feedstocks are blended to form the plastic composition. One or more properties of the plastic composition, including radiation absorption, radiation transmission, gas evolution, radiation fluorescence, or melting properties, are measured. The ratio of the plurality of resin feedstocks being blended into the plastic composition is adjusted, based on said measuring, to form an optimized plastic composition. A system for performing the method is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., Cal Poly Corporation
    Inventors: Keith Vorst, John Wyatt Brown, Jeffrey E. Danes, Greg Curtzwiler
  • Method of inspecting quality of organic light-emitting diode and inspecting system for performing the method
    Patent number: 10317457
    Abstract: A method of inspecting the quality of an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) and an inspecting system for performing the method are disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes applying an input voltage to the OLED, measuring an OLED voltage across the OLED and an OLED current flowing through the OLED, estimating a parameter of the OLED based at least in part on the OLED voltage and the OLED current, and extracting a physical characteristic of the OLED based at least in part on the parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Jung-Jin Yang, Won-Jun Song, Mun-Chae Yoon, Gyu-Tae Kim, Tae-Woong Yoon
  • Method for controlling differentiation of stem cells using graphene substrates
    Patent number: 10316290
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods for directing differentiation of stem cells comprising graphene. In additional embodiments, the invention relates to methods for repairing and improving bone tissue functions comprising accelerating differentiation in stem cell growth by exposing stem cells to graphene and transplanting the graphene with the exposed stem cells in the tissue at the site of repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Barbaros Oezyilmaz, Giorgia Pastorin, Henrik Andersen
  • Computational localization of fibrillation sources
    Patent number: 10319144
    Abstract: A system for computational localization of fibrillation sources is provided. In some implementations, the system performs operations comprising generating a representation of electrical activation of a patient's heart and comparing, based on correlation, the generated representation against one or more stored representations of hearts to identify at least one matched representation of a heart. The operations can further comprise generating, based on the at least one matched representation, a computational model for the patient's heart, wherein the computational model includes an illustration of one or more fibrillation sources in the patient's heart. Additionally, the operations can comprise displaying, via a user interface, at least a portion of the computational model. Related systems, methods, and articles of manufacture are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: David E. Krummen, Andrew D. McCulloch, Christopher Villongco, Gordon Ho
  • Surface plasmon resonance in thin films
    Patent number: 10317580
    Abstract: A thin film comprising a layer of dielectric material having electrically conductive inclusions, wherein the thin film has a first reflectivity due to surface plasmon resonance, and wherein the thin film is configured to provide one or more selected regions having a second reflectivity due to surface plasmon resonance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Nottingham Trent University
    Inventors: Demosthenes Koutsogeorgis, Panos Patsalas, Elefterios Lidorikis, Wayne Cranton
  • Silicon nanowire structure embedded in nickel silicide nanowires for lithium-based battery anodes
    Patent number: 10319995
    Abstract: The present invention provides a silicon nanowire structure embedded in nickel silicide nanowires for lithium-based battery anodes and anodes including the same. In particular, a Si nanowire structure embedded in NiSix nanowires according to the present invention may provide a solution to a problem, such as disconnection of Si nanowires from a current collector shown when the Si nanowires are expanded by alloying with Li or contracted during the use of a battery, and the like, by flexibly embedding the Si nanowires in the NiSix nanowires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Research & Business Foundation Sungkyunkwan University
    Inventors: Kyo Min Shin, Sa Heum Kim, Hong Seok Min, Mihai Robert Zamfir, Je Mee Joe, Didier Pribat, Yeo Jin Lee
  • Game system, server, and donation control method
    Patent number: 10319190
    Abstract: Provided is a game system which performs control so as to allow a previously set donation amount to be donated when a user performs a cashing-out operation. A donation management server 40 stores settings related to donations made by a user in a donation setting information table 421 and when the user performs the cashing-out operation on a slot machine 1010, performs control so as to donate a donation amount selected by the user from among donation amount candidates set by the above-mentioned settings made by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Universal Entertainment Corporation
    Inventor: Kengo Takeda
  • Two-dimensional magnetic trap arrays for droplet control
    Patent number: 10316872
    Abstract: A magnetic trap droplet controller is provided that includes a solid substrate, a controller operated by an appropriately programmed computer, a two-dimensional distribution of magnetized domains disposed on a surface of the solid substrate, a fluid chamber disposed above the two-dimensional distribution of magnetized domains, and an active magnet, where the active magnet is disposed to provide a dynamic magnetic field in-plane with the solid substrate, where the dynamic magnetic field controls north and south poles of the two-dimensional distribution of magnetized domains according to the controller, where a fluid under test that is disposed in a carrier fluid that is disposed in the fluid chamber propagates according to the controlled north and south poles of the two-dimensional distribution of the magnetized domains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Manu Prakash, Georgios Katsikis
  • Light-field microscopy with phase masking
    Patent number: 10317597
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward optics and imaging. As may be implemented with one or more embodiments, an apparatus includes one or more phase masks that operate with an objective lens and a microlens array to alter a phase characteristic of light travelling in a path from a specimen, through the objective lens and microlens array and to a photosensor array. Using this approach, the specimen can be imaged with spatial resolution characteristics provided via the altered phase characteristic, which can facilitate construction of an image with enhanced resolution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Noy Cohen, Marc S. Levoy, Michael J. Broxton, Logan Grosenick, Samuel Yang, Aaron Andalman, Karl A. Disseroth, Mark A. Horowitz
  • Specimen testing systems and methods
    Patent number: 10317324
    Abstract: A specimen testing system has holders that hold a specimen for testing. The holders brace the specimen so that a load may be applied. A load applicator applies a load to the specimen at a location that is between the holders bracing the specimen. A user may adjust the load applicator until it applies the desired load to the specimen. If desired, a user may apply rotation to a specimen while it is experiencing a load by using a specimen rotation system. The user may continue to adjust the load applied to the specimen or continue to rotate the specimen during loading until the specimen fails.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, for and on behalf of the University of Alabama in Huntsville
    Inventors: Kalob Ownby, Mark Creel, Jordan Fulmer, Matt Fulmer, Michael Henry, Dung Tuan Le, Melissa Lee, Derek Odom, Russ Walton, Jeffrey Evans
  • Bag packaging mechanism for mushroom cultivation
    Patent number: 10314250
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bag packing mechanism for mushroom cultivation, which comprises two clamping seats, transport means, air duct, pumping means and push rod. Transport means supply collar. Air duct descends through the collar and extends into a bag from the opening of the bag, the two clamping seats clamp the top portion of the bag to close to the outer periphery of the air duct, the pumping means sucks the top portion, the two clamping seats open, the push rod is lowered to push down the collar to put on the top portion, the pumping means blow to open the top portion, the push rod is further lowered to fold the top portion down, the air duct and putter rise, and then complete the automation of packaging job.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: National Formosa University
    Inventors: Rong-Yuan Jou, Chih-Jen Lee
  • Compositions and methods for treating and preventing venom related poisoning
    Patent number: 10314860
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating, ameliorating and preventing the toxic effects of venom poisoning. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising carbon monoxide releasing molecules (CORM) or compositions comprising CORM and iron releasing molecules (IRM) for one or more of enhancing coagulation, reducing fibrinolysis, and/or inactivating venom related metalloproteinase activity in a subject suffering from or at risk of suffering from venom poisoning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Vance G. Nielsen, Leslie V. Boyer
  • Adhesive-coated sutures
    Patent number: 10314574
    Abstract: The field of the disclosure relates generally to sutures and, more specifically, to enhancing suture repair mechanics using adhesives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Stephen W. Linderman, Guy M. Genin, Stavros Thomopoulos
  • Transferring method of graphene using self-adhesive film
    Patent number: 10315401
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a transferring method of graphene using a self-adhesive film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: Seoul National University R&DB Foundation, Graphene Square Inc.
    Inventors: Byung Hee Hong, Sang Jin Kim, Myung Jin Park, In Su Jo
  • Multi-directional fluid velocity measurement device (FVMD)
    Patent number: 10317422
    Abstract: This present application relates generally to the science of fluid flow measurement and provides a multi-directional fluid velocity measurement device (FVMD) employing a plurality of pitot tubes arranged in a 3D configuration and extending from a spherical main body in which measurement sensors are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Technological University of Dublin
    Inventors: Derek Kearney, Brian Kearney
  • Nanometer scale microscopy via graphene plasmons
    Patent number: 10317342
    Abstract: Novel and advantageous systems and methods for performing nanometer-scale microscopy using graphene plasmons (GPs) are provided. Sub-diffraction microscopy can be achieved, taking advantage of the extremely small plasmon wavelength and low dissipation of GPs. Nanometer-scale resolution can be obtained under very weak light intensity, which is especially important in the imaging of biological systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: The Texas A&M University System, The National Centre for Applied Physics, KACST
    Inventors: Muhammad Suhail Zubairy, Mohammad D. Al-Amri, Xiaodong Zeng
  • Method for making organic light emitting diode
    Patent number: 10319932
    Abstract: A method for making an organic light emitting diode includes providing a preform structure including an anode electrode, a hole transport layer, and an organic light emitting layer stacked on each other in that order. A carbon nanotube composite structure including a polymer and a plurality of first carbon nanotubes dispersed in the polymer is also provided. The plurality of first carbon nanotubes is substantially parallel to each other, and a part of surface of the plurality of first carbon nanotubes is exposed from the polymer. The preform structure, the carbon nanotube composite structure and a cathode electrode are stacked on each other in that order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wen Ning, Peng Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Fast X-Y axis bright pupil tracker
    Patent number: 10314483
    Abstract: The present invention provides for very fast detection of gaze direction using retro-reflected light from the ocular fundus that is cost-efficient, small, and portable. These eye trackers are useful in many areas of science and technology, including but not limited to remote control, space, defense, medical and psycho-physiological applications, to identify for example subtle neurologic deficits that occur with cerebellar or vestibular disorders, Parkinson's disease, strokes, traumatic brain injury, possible concussions during sports matches, some forms of reading disability, or simply fatigue or inebriation. In ophthalmology, with two such devices operating simultaneously, the variability of relative eye alignment over time can be measured, without requiring individual calibration, and without requiring fixation on a specified target, ideal for use with small children.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Boris I. Gramatikov, David L. Guyton
  • Peripheral diagnostic methods for screening Alzheimer's disease using beta amyloid and intercellular communication
    Patent number: 10317396
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a peripheral diagnostic method for screening Alzheimer's disease in patients based on quantitatively measured complexity of skin-sampled fibroblast networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: West Virginia University
    Inventors: Florin V. Chirila, Tapan Kumar Khan, Daniel L. Alkon