Patents Assigned to University
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Patent number: 10326449Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit may include clock circuitry having a first plurality of logic components arranged to receive a low voltage supply, a data input signal and a clock input signal and to provide a first plurality of intermediate signals and multiple intermediate clock signals. The integrated circuit may include level converter core circuitry having voltage biasing circuitry and voltage control circuitry arranged to receive a high voltage supply, the first plurality of intermediate signals and the multiple intermediate clock signals and to provide a second plurality of intermediate signals. The integrated circuit may include latch circuitry having a second plurality of logic components arranged to receive the high voltage supply, the low voltage supply and the second plurality of intermediate signals and to provide a data output signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Jeongsup Lee, Mehdi Saligane, David Theodore Blaauw, Dennis Michael Chen Sylvester
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Patent number: 10324256Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit is disclosed. The method includes: (i) forming at least a pair of optoelectronic devices from at least a first wafer material arranged on a semiconductor substrate, the first wafer material different to silicon; (ii) etching the first wafer material to form a first recess to be filled with a second material; (iii) processing the second material to form a waveguide for coupling the pair of optoelectronic devices to define an optical interconnect; and (iv) bonding at least one partially processed CMOS device layer having at least one transistor to the second semiconductor substrate to form the integrated circuit, the partially processed CMOS device layer arranged adjacent to the optical interconnect. An integrated circuit is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological UniversityInventors: Wenjia Zhang, Bing Wang, Li Zhang, Zhaomin Zhu, Jurgen Michel, Soo-Jin Chua, Li-Shiuan Peh, Siau Ben Chiah, Eng Kian Kenneth Lee
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Patent number: 10322069Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to dental compositions comprising: (1) at least one cationically reactive compound; (2) at least one cationic photoinitiator; (3) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive oxirane, oxetane, or alkenyl ether, (4) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive acrylate that is capable of forming an interpenetrating network; (5) at least one free radical initiator; and (6) at least one compound which is: an organic monomer, oligomer or polymer, said compound comprising at least one reactive acrylate or methacrylate and at least one oxirane, oxetane, or alkenyl ether.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: H. Ralph Rawls, Allen D. Johnston, Barry K. Norling, Kyumin Whang
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Patent number: 10326312Abstract: An apparatus for charging a mobile terminal includes an energy harvesting device provided in shoes and generating energy generated by a movement of a human body, a charge control module attached to trousers and controlling charging of a mobile terminal using energy harvested by the energy harvesting device, and a resonant coil module wirelessly transmitting energy harvested by the energy harvesting device to the charge control module, wherein the resonant coil module includes a transmission resonant coil unit provided in the shoes and a reception resonant coil unit provided in the trousers, spaced apart from the transmission resonant coil unit by a predetermined distance, and magnetically coupled to the transmission resonant coil unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Chosun UniversityInventors: Youn Tae Kim, Min Joo Jeong, Kun Ho Park, Jong Jin Baek, Jang Hyun Lee, Se Woong Kim
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Patent number: 10321684Abstract: Described are compositions and methods to increase bud break in order to increase aspects of one or both of plant vegetative and reproductive growth, by use of a natural metabolite. In particular, the present disclosure provides a natural metabolite either alone or as part of a fertilizer blend to increase crop production. Additionally the present disclosure provides a natural metabolite in combination with one or both of a plant growth regulator and a biostimulant to increase crop production.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventor: Carol J. Lovatt
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Patent number: 10326250Abstract: A method for expanding a tuning range of an all-solid-state continuous-wave single-frequency laser is provided. The method includes inserting a nonlinear frequency-doubling crystal into a laser resonant cavity, and converting a part of intra-cavity fundamental-frequency light to frequency-doubled light by the nonlinear frequency-doubling crystal, outputting the generated frequency-doubled light and the fundamental-frequency light together from the laser resonant cavity, and separating the two via a spectroscope. The method also includes splitting a part of the fundamental-frequency light reflected by the spectroscope through an optical beam-splitter, and outputting the remaining part of the fundamental-frequency light as a main laser.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Shanxi UniversityInventors: Huadong Lu, Pixian Jin, Jing Su, Kunchi Peng
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Patent number: 10324130Abstract: A test decompressor and a test method thereof for converting original input data of one single test input into test vectors for testing a circuit under test (CUT) containing scan chains are revealed. The test decompressor includes a test data spreader, a test configuration switch, and a test controller. The test data spreader converts the original input data into a plurality of test data. The test configuration switch receives the original input data and the plurality of test data and transfers these data to scan chains of the CUT. The test controller receives the original input data and outputs a select signal to the test configuration switch for switching current test configuration to another test configuration. The scan chains in the CUT are divided into several scan groups and the scan chains in each scan group share the same test data. Thus the test data volume can be significantly reduced.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: National Cheng Kung UniversityInventors: Kuen-Jong Lee, Jhen-Zong Chen
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Patent number: 10327292Abstract: One aspect of the invention provides a DC-to-DC driver for at least one light-emitting diode (LED). The driver includes: a converter configured to drive the at least one light emitting diode (LED). The converter includes: an inverter; a rectifier configured to be coupled to the at least one LED; and a resonant tank coupled between the inverter and the rectifier. The resonant tank includes at least two inductors and at least three capacitors. Another aspect of the invention provides a lamp including: at least one light-emitting diode (LED); and the DC-to-DC converter of any of the embodiments of the invention described herein electrically coupled to the at least one light-emitting diode (LED).Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a Body CorporateInventors: Alihossein Sepahvand, Dragan Maksimovic, Khurram Afridi
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Patent number: 10323252Abstract: Provided herein are plants and methods to increase plant biomass, for example, a transgenic plant, plant cell, plant part or seed, wherein the transgenic plant, plant cell, plant part or seed comprises a heterologous promoter which increases expression of SWAM1, other genes related to SWAM1, or GNRF, as compared to a non-transgenic plant.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: University of MassachusettsInventors: Samuel P. Hazen, Pubudu Handakumbura
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Patent number: 10326089Abstract: The disclosure relates to a logic circuit. The logic circuit includes a n-type thin film transistor and a p-type thin film transistor. Each thin film transistor includes a substrate; a semiconductor layer including nano-scaled semiconductor materials; a source and a drain, wherein the source and the drain are spaced apart from each other, and electrically connected to the semiconductor layer; a dielectric layer covering the semiconductor layer, wherein the dielectric layer includes a normal dielectric layer and an abnormal dielectric layer stacked on one another, and the abnormal dielectric layer is an oxide dielectric layer grown by magnetron sputtering; and a gate in direct contact with the abnormal dielectric layer. The n-type thin film transistor and the p-type thin film transistor share the same substrate and the same gate.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignees: Tsinghua University, HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yu-Dan Zhao, Yu-Jia Huo, Xiao-Yang Xiao, Ying-Cheng Wang, Tian-Fu Zhang, Yuan-Hao Jin, Qun-Qing Li, Shou-Shan Fan
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Patent number: 10325987Abstract: Metal-chalcogenide films disposed on a substrate comprising at least one monolayer (e.g., 1 to 10 monolayers) of a metal-chalcogenide. The films can be continuous (e.g., structurally and/or electrically continuous) over 80% or greater of the substrate that is covered by the film. The films can be made by methods based on low metal precursor concentration relative to the concentration of chalcogenide precursor. The methods can be carried out at low water concentration. The films can be used in devices (e.g., electrical devices and electronic devices).Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Cornell UniversityInventors: Jiwoong Park, Kibum Kang, Saien Xie
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Patent number: 10323327Abstract: Corrosion inhibiting compositions and methods of inhibiting corrosion on a metal surface commonly used in the petroleum industry is disclosed. The corrosion inhibitor includes at least one azole, at least one polypeptide derived from amino acid, at least one intensifier preferably from metal halides, and at least one surfactant. The methods include combining effective amounts of the corrosion inhibitor composition and contacting a metal surface in aqueous environment commonly found in oil and gas industry. The composition is very effective against corrosion of metals in contact with aqueous media when used in a dosage as low as 50 ppm.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and MineralsInventors: Ime Bassey Obot, Saviour A. Umoren, Zuhair M. Gasem
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Patent number: 10326734Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to managing transactions in a computer system, which receives information indicating a first node has at least one right with regard to a second node such that the first node is associated with the second node. An identity network is created, based, on the association between the first node and the second node, representing undirected ties between a plurality of nodes, the plurality of nodes including at least the first and second node. Using the identity network, a rights network is created representing directed ties between the plurality of nodes based, at least in part, on the undirected ties of the identity network and the at least one right the first node has with regard to the second node. The rights network is used to determine whether a transaction initiated by the first node is permissible based, at least in part, on the rights network.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2014Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, IncorporatedInventors: Mark L. Dinsmore, Daniel Stewart McCoy
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Patent number: 10326139Abstract: An electrochemical cell includes an anode configured to produce multivalent cations during a discharge process, and a cathode comprising a catechol-bearing melanin. The cathode is configured to reversibly oxidize a catechol of the catechol-bearing melanin into a quinone by an extraction of the multivalent cation during a recharge process and reduce the quinone to the catechol by an insertion of the multivalent cation during the discharge process. The electrochemical cell includes an aqueous electrolyte solution in which the anode and the cathode are disposed, wherein the aqueous electrolyte solution is configured to transport the multivalent cations between the anode and the cathode.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Carnegie Mellon UniversityInventors: Young Jo Kim, Jay F. Whitacre, Christopher J. Bettinger
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Patent number: 10325770Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a field emission light source and specifically to a miniaturized field emission light source that is possible to manufacture in large volumes at low cost using the concept of wafer level manufacturing, i.e., a similar approach as used by integrated circuits (IC) and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). The invention also relates to a lighting arrangement comprising at least one field emission light source.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignees: Lightlab Sweden AB, Nanyang Technological UniversityInventors: Jonas Tirén, Hilmi Volkan Demir
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Patent number: 10322164Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for treatment of cancer. In particular, these methods and compositions may include a compound that induces the translocation of cyclin C from the cell nucleus to the cytoplasm. Also provided are methods of screening tumor cells for susceptibility to compounds that induce the translocation of cyclin C.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Rowan UniversityInventors: Randy Strich, Katrina Cooper
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Patent number: 10324017Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for measuring a local permeability of a porous material. A probe can be positioned perpendicular to the surface of the material. The probe can be configured to sense a velocity of a fluid flowing over the surface. The probe can be positioned at a distance determined based on an average porosity of the material. The probe can take measurements at various positions at the distance by moving a minimum dimension between each measurement.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Stefano Gulli, Luca Maddalena
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Patent number: 10322150Abstract: It was found that bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium induce accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells) in the colon. Moreover, the present inventors found that regulatory T cells (Treg cells) induced by from these bacteria suppressed proliferation of effector T-cells. From these findings, the present inventors found that the use of bacteria belonging to the genus Clostridium or a physiologically active substance derived therefrom made it possible to induce proliferation or accumulation of regulatory T cells (Treg cells), and further to suppress immune functions.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: The University of TokyoInventors: Kenya Honda, Koji Atarashi, Kikuji Itoh, Takeshi Tanoue
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Patent number: 10325875Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated circuit packaging system that includes first and second microchips. Each microchip includes a top surface, a surface, one or more quilt package nodules fabricated on said top surface, and one or more bottom surface connectors. The system also includes a substrate to which the first and second microchips are mounted. The first and second microchips are connected via the quilt package nodules.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2015Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignees: North Carolina State University, Indiana Integrated Circuits, LLCInventors: Jason M. Kulick, Douglas Hopkins
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Patent number: 10326875Abstract: A system for use in issuing commands to a plurality of appliances each of a specific one of a plurality of different appliance types includes a smart device adapted to transmit command communications and a plurality of low-energy consuming controllers each adapted to transmit a command to a one of the plurality of appliances of a specific one of the plurality of different appliance types in response to receipt of a command communication originating from the smart device.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.Inventors: Brandt Thompson, Patrick H. Hayes