Patents Assigned to University
  • DUAL CATALYST SYSTEM FOR PROPYLENE PRODUCTION
    Publication number: 20170113211
    Abstract: Embodiments of processes for producing propylene utilize a dual catalyst system comprising a mesoporous silica catalyst impregnated with metal oxide and a mordenite framework inverted (MFI) structured silica catalyst downstream of the mesoporous silica catalyst, where the mesoporous silica catalyst includes a pore size distribution of at least 2.5 nm to 40 nm and a total pore volume of at least 0.600 cm3/g, and the MFI structured silica catalyst has a total acidity of 0.001 mmol/g to 0.1 mmol/g. The propylene is produced from the butene stream via metathesis by contacting the mesoporous silica catalyst and subsequent cracking by contacting the MFI structured silica catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicants: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
    Inventors: Sulaiman Saleh Al-Khattaf, Arudra Palani, Tazul Islam Bhuiyan, Sohel Shaikh, Mohammad Naseem Akhtar, Abdullah M. Aitani, Mohammed A. Al-Yami
  • CONTACT-FREE PHOTOMIXING PROBE FOR DEVICE AND INTEGRATED CIRCUIT MEASUREMENT OR CHARACTERIZATION
    Publication number: 20170115212
    Abstract: A device for measuring and characterizing solid-state devices or integrated circuits at RF frequencies up to 1.0 THz and beyond is provided that includes a transmitting photomixing probe structure and a receiving photomixing probe structure. The transmitting photomixing probe structure and the receiving photomixing probe structure are ac-coupled to the solid-state device or integrated circuit in a contact-free manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Wright State University
    Inventor: Elliott R. Brown
  • Silicon-Based Anode and Method for Manufacturing the Same
    Publication number: 20170117537
    Abstract: A silicon-based anode comprising silicon, a carbon coating that coats the surface of the silicon, a polyvinyl acid that binds to at least a portion of the silicon, and vinylene carbonate that seals the interface between the silicon and the polyvinyl acid. Because of its properties, polyvinyl acid binders offer improved anode stability, tunable properties, and many other attractive attributes for silicon-based anodes, which enable the anode to withstand silicon cycles of expansion and contraction during charging and discharging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicants: Clemson University, Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: Gleb Nikolayevich YUSHIN, Igor LUZINOV, Bogdan ZDYRKO, Alexandre MAGASINSKI
  • METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR INCREASING VIRAL VECTOR INFECTIVITY
    Publication number: 20170112946
    Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials for increasing viral vector infectivity. For example, methods and materials for using spliceosome inhibitors (e.g., U2 snRNP spliceosome inhibitors such as meayamycin B or pladienolide derivative E7107) to increase viral vector (e.g., adeno-associated virus-based vector) infectivity are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicants: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Ikeda, Claire A. Schreiber, Toshie Sakuma, Sara J. Holditch, Kazunori Koide
  • FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING FUNCTIONAL MATERIAL, AND FUNCTIONAL LIQUID
    Publication number: 20170113220
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a functional material having the function of detecting a predetermined substance or the like present in a sample with high accuracy even when the amount of the sample is small, and a method for producing the functional material. The functional material includes a channel part 10 that allows a liquid to pass therethrough, and the channel part 10 is made of a water-permeable material 11 containing a water-impermeable material 12. The water-impermeable material 12 is placed between pieces of the water-permeable material 11, and therefore voids 10h can be formed between the water-impermeable material 12 and the water-permeable material 11. That is, a network of the voids 10h can be formed in the channel part 10. A liquid sample supplied to the channel part 10 is allowed to move while being allowed to penetrate into the voids 10h.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: National University Corporation Ehime University
    Inventor: Hiromi UCHIMURA
  • HETEROCYCLIC COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170114053
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I), formula (II), and formula (III): wherein Ar, R1, A, and X are as defined in the specification. These compounds are antiviral agents and are contemplated for use in the treatment of viral infections, for example, hepatitis C. These compounds are also contemplated for use in treating or preventing cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicants: The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Serv, University of Kansas
    Inventors: Tsanyang Liang, Zongyi Hu, Juan Jose Marugan, Noel Terrence Southall, Shanshan He, Xin Hu, Jingbo Xiao, Marc Ferrer, Wei Zheng, Kevin J. Frankowski, Frank J. Schoenen, Kelin Li
  • COMPUTATIONALLY OPTIMIZED BROADLY REACTIVE ANTIGENS FOR H1N1 INFLUENZA
    Publication number: 20170114102
    Abstract: Described herein is the generation of optimized H1N1 influenza HA polypeptides for eliciting a broadly reactive immune response to H1N1 influenza virus isolates. The optimized HA polypeptides were developed through a series of HA protein alignments, and subsequent generation of consensus sequences, based on selected H1N1 viruses isolated from 1918-2012. Provided herein are optimized H1N1 HA polypeptides, and compositions, fusion proteins and VLPs comprising the HA polypeptides. Further provided are codon-optimized nucleic acid sequences encoding the HA polypeptides. Methods of eliciting an immune response against influenza virus in a subject are also provided by the present disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Ted M. Ross, Corey J. Crevar, Donald M. Carter, Jr.
  • SITU SELF-ASSEMBLING PRO-NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20170112775
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable oil phase, a surfactant, and a therapeutic agent are provided herein, wherein the composition is in the form of a pro-nanoparticle or a self-assembling nanoparticle. Additionally, these pharmaceutical compositions have high loading of the therapeutic agent. Also provided herein are methods of preparing the pharmaceutical compositions and methods using the compositions in the treatment of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: University of North Texas Health Science Center
    Inventor: Xiaowei DONG
  • MULLER C-ELEMENT AS MAJORITY GATE FOR SELF-CORRECTING TRIPLE MODULAR REDUNDANT LOGIC WITH LOW-OVERHEAD MODES
    Publication number: 20170117895
    Abstract: Embodiments of an sequential state element (SSE) capable of providing triple modular redundant (TMR) correction is disclosed. The SSE has a setup stage and a feedback stage. The setup stage is configured to generate an output bit signal having an output bit state while a clock signal is in the first clock state. The setup stage also generates a feedback input bit signal as feedback of the output bit state. However, the feedback stage is capable of providing TMR correction without this feedback signal. Instead, the feedback stage utilizes the second feedback input bit signal and a third feedback input bit signal from two other SSEs. Since TMR correction can be provided with just the second feedback input bit signal and the third feedback input bit signal, the power and area consumed by the SSE is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Clark, Srivatsan Chellappa, Vinay Vashishtha, Aditya Gujja
  • METHODS FOR TREATING BRAIN INSULIN RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20170112897
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating brain insulin resistance and/or diseases associated therewith in a subject in need thereof. The methods include providing a composition comprising a dual GLP-1 receptor/GIP receptor (GLP-1R/GIPR) agonist and administering an effective amount of the composition to the subject to treat brain insulin resistance and diseases associated therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicants: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Research Foundation of The City University of New York
    Inventors: Konrad Talbot, Hoau-Yan Wang, Keith L. Black
  • WIRELESS POWER TRANSMITTER
    Publication number: 20170118722
    Abstract: A wireless power transmitter includes an amplifier configured to amplify a power; a transmitter configured to resonate the power amplified by the amplifier; and a reference signal provider configured to provide a reference signal to the amplifier and change a frequency of the reference signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicants: SAMSUNG ELECTRO-MECHANICS CO., LTD., University of Seoul Industry Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Byung Joo HONG, Je Hyuk RYU, Hyung Gu PARK, Joong Ho CHOI, Hong Jin KIM, Joo Young LEE, Dong Hyeon SEO, Young Jun PARK, Jong Woo LEE, Kang Yoon LEE
  • FOUR-COLOR DNA SEQUENCING BY SYNTHESIS USING CLEAVABLE FLUORESCENT NUCLEOTIDE REVERSIBLE TERMINATORS
    Publication number: 20170114403
    Abstract: This invention provides a process for sequencing single-stranded DNA employing modified nucleotides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Jingyue Ju, Dae Hyun Kim, Lanrong Bi, Qinglin Meng, Xiaoxu Li
  • VOLATILE ANESTHETIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170112783
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for reducing pain in a subject in need thereof by delivering a volatile anesthetic in a solution or an emulsion that can additionally include an extractive solvent in an amount effective to reduce pain without substantially interfering with motor function. Chronic or acute pain may be treated, or the volatile anesthetic may be delivered as a regional anesthetic to a subject to anesthetize a portion of the subject prior to surgery. Dosing regimes including a one-time administration, continuous and/or periodic administration are contemplated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Allen BURTON, Phillip C. PHAN, Hatice OZSOY, Christopher C. CAPELLI
  • COMPOSITION FOR INDUCING PROLIFERATION OR ACCUMULATION OF REGULATORY T CELLS
    Publication number: 20170112915
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: The University of Tokyo
    Inventors: Kenya Honda, Koji Atarashi, Kikuji Itoh, Takeshi Tanoue
  • ULTRASONIC BATH TO INCREASE TISSUE PERFUSION
    Publication number: 20170113068
    Abstract: The present invention describes a method of using an ultrasonic bath to enhance tissue perfusion, enhance the development of collateral blood vessels and/or enhance collateral circulation in an extremity in need thereof. Also described is an ultrasonic bath for the inventive method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicants: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Robert J. Siegel, Yochai Birnbaum, Huai Luo
  • FABRICATION OF CARBON NANOTUBE MEMBRANES
    Publication number: 20170113189
    Abstract: A process for making an iron oxide impregnated carbon nanotube membrane. In this template-free and binder-free process, iron oxide nanoparticles are homogeneously dispersed onto the surface of carbon nanotubes by wet impregnation. The amount of iron oxide nanoparticles loaded on the carbon nanotubes range from 0.25-80% by weight per total weight of the doped carbon nanotubes. The iron oxide doped carbon nanotubes are then pressed to form a carbon nanotube disc which is then sintered at high temperatures to form a mixed matrix membrane of iron oxide nanoparticles homogeneously dispersed across a carbon nanotube matrix. Methods of characterizing porosity, hydrophilicity and fouling potential of the carbon nanotube membrane are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Muataz Ali ATIEH, Ihsanullah, Tahar Laoui
  • Optical Laser Catheter for Intracorporeal Diagnostic and Treatment Based Photoacoustic Spectroscopy
    Publication number: 20170112384
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to an interventional device and methods of use of an interventional device comprising all-optical photoacoustic imaging and optionally further comprising at least one medical treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Saher Maswadi, Randolph Glickman, Kelly Nash, John Taboada
  • DERIVATION OF FIBROCHONDROCYTES FROM PROGENITOR CELLS
    Publication number: 20170112972
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for forming fibrochondrocytes or fibrochondrocyte-like cells from progenitor cells, such as mesenchymal stem cells. One aspect provides a fibrochondrocyte culture medium including CTGF and TGF?3, optionally encapsulated by microspheres having different release profiles. Another aspect provides a method for forming fibrochondrocytes or fibrochondrocyte-like cells from progenitor cells by culturing with CTGF and TGF?3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Mao, Chang Hun Lee
  • SYNTHESIS OF (S)-2-ACETAMIDO-3-(4-HYDROXY-3-(3-METHYLBUT-2-ENYL) PHENYL) PROPANOIC ACID DERIVATIVES
    Publication number: 20170114004
    Abstract: A method for producing a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, tautomer or stereoisomer, such as compound 1 and compound 2 is disclosed. The method proceeds through an O-allylated tyrosine-based compound, such as compound 3 and preferably comprises [3,3] sigmatropic Claisen rearrangement and olefin cross metathesis reactions. In addition, a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I) a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Muhammad MANSHA, Yasir ABBAS, Nisar ULLAH
  • APTAMERS WITH BINDING AFFINITY TO NOROVIRUS
    Publication number: 20170114420
    Abstract: The instant disclosure provides norovirus-binding aptamers, compositions comprising such aptamers, and methods of using and producing such aptamers. The aptamers are useful, for example, for detecting the presence of norovirus in test samples, for capturing and/or concentrating norovirus from test samples, for evaluating the efficacy of therapeutic agents in patients diagnosed with a norovirus infection, and for evaluating the efficacy of norovirus vaccines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Lee-Ann Jaykus, Blanca Irene Escudero-Abarca, Matthew D. Moore, Helen Rawsthorne