Patents Assigned to University
  • Controlled Stimulation Delivery From Neurostimulator
    Publication number: 20170056676
    Abstract: A system for providing neurostimulation includes an external device (“external exciter”) and an implanted device. The external exciter includes an energy source which inductively powers the implanted device. Examples of such external exciters include devices having at least one of: ultrasonic transducers, Radio Frequency (RF) transmitters, and solar cells. The implanted device includes circuitry that limits its maximum energy output to a predetermined saturation threshold such that excess stimulation from the external exciter does not raise the output of the implanted device beyond the saturation threshold. The output signal of the external exciter is then pulse-width modulated in order to produce a desired amount of output stimulation from the implanted device to stimulate the bioelectrically excitable tissue at a desired level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Bruce C. Towe, Daniel Gulick
  • ADSORPTION OF AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS FROM WATER USING METAL OXIDE IMPREGNATED CARBON NANOTUBES
    Publication number: 20170057839
    Abstract: Methods and nanocomposites for the adsorptive removal of aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene and xylene from contaminated water sources and systems are provided. The nanocomposites contain carbon nanotubes and metal oxide nanoparticles such as Al2O3, Fe2O3 and ZnO impregnated on a surface and/or in pore spaces of the carbon nanotubes. Methods of preparing and characterizing the nanocomposite adsorbents are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Muataz Ali ATIEH, Aamir ABBAS, Basim Ahmed ABUSSAUD
  • MODULATION OF SYNAPTIC MAINTENANCE
    Publication number: 20170059559
    Abstract: C1q is shown to be expressed in neurons, where it acts as a signal for synapse elimination. Methods are provided for protecting or treating an individual suffering from adverse effects of synapse loss. These findings have broad implications for a variety of clinical conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Ben A. Barres, Beth A. Stevens
  • VIDEO ENCODING METHOD AND APPARATUS AND VIDEO DECODING METHOD AND APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20170064328
    Abstract: An image encoding method includes generating symbols by performing transformation and quantization according to a transformation block, on a block that performs prediction according to a prediction mode; updating a probability index of a current sub block by using a probability index of a previous sub block among sub blocks included in the transformation block; determining a rate according to a bit length of the current sub block by using the probably index; determining a rate of the transformation block by using rates of the sub blocks; determining a distortion by using a difference between an original image and a reconstruction image according to transformation and quantization; and determining a rate-distortion (R-D) cost by using the distortion and the rate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicants: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Seoul National University R&DB Foundation
    Inventors: Sang-kwon NA, Soo-ik Chae, Ki-Won Yoo, Soon-woo Choi, Woo-seok Jeong
  • Recovery of Metal Components from Sulfide Mineral Tailings by Microbial Fuel Cell
    Publication number: 20170062858
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method that recovers metal components from sulfide mineral tailings by Microbial Fuel Cell. The traditional bio-hydrometallurgy reaction is split to one oxidization reaction taking place in the anode chamber and one reduction reaction taking place in the cathode chamber. H+ generated during the oxidization reaction is continually transferred to cathode chamber through proton exchange membrane and reacted with O2 to generate H2O, which not only increases the reaction rate in anode chamber but also decreases equipment corrosion caused by excessive H+. The method of the present invention, recovering metals as well as electronic power, is environment-friendly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Jiangnan University
    Inventors: Xiufen Li, Pengfei Nie, Yueping Ren, Xinhua Wang
  • PHOTODETECTOR UTILIZING QUANTUM DOTS AND PEROVSKITE HYBRIDS AS LIGHT HARVESTERS
    Publication number: 20170062139
    Abstract: A broad-band photodetector utilizes perovskite hybrid material and quantum dots as light harvesters. In particular, the photodetector is configured so that the structural defects on the surface of a quantum dot layer are passivated with perovskite hybrid material. As a result, the trap states on the surface of the quantum dot material is reduced, allowing leakage currents in the quantum dot material to be significantly reduced. As such, the photodetector is able to achieve broad-band operation, with enhanced photoresponsitivity and detectivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: The University of Akron
    Inventors: Xiong Gong, Chang Liu
  • In vitro detection of prions in blood
    Publication number: 20170059585
    Abstract: A method of screening a blood sample for the presence of prions. The method includes the steps of collecting the blood sample in heparin, contacting the sample with a solution comprising recombinant prion protein (rPrP) and Thioflavin T (ThT), and measuring the resulting ThT fluorescence in the sample. The method can further include the step of freezing and thawing the sample prior to contacting the sample with a solution comprising recombinant prion protein (rPrP) and Thioflavin T (ThT). The method can also include the step of precipitating the prions in sodium phosphotungstic acid (NaPTA) prior to contacting the sample with a solution comprising recombinant prion protein (rPrP) and Thioflavin T (ThT).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Colorado State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Edward A. Hoover, Candace K. Mathiason
  • ANTIBACTERIAL S-HETEROSUBSTITUTED DISULFIDES
    Publication number: 20170056337
    Abstract: Synthetically-derived S,S-heterodisubstituted disulfides that exhibit potent in vitro antibacterial activity against a variety of bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Francisella tularensis. The present invention provides compounds, methods and compositions effective to treat microbial/bacterial infections, and, especially, infections arising from bacteria which have developed resistance to conventional antibiotics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Edward Turos, Praveen Ramaraju
  • METHOD OF DETECTING OCULAR DISEASES AND PATHOLOGIC CONDITIONS AND TREATMENT OF SAME
    Publication number: 20170058047
    Abstract: Methods of detecting and treating diseases and pathological conditions of the eye are disclosed. In particular a genetic variant of the HtrA1 gene is correlated to age related macular degeneration (AMD). In addition, biologically active agents capable of inhibiting HtrA1 activity are provided, and methods of treating diseases and pathological conditions of the eye are additionally disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Kang Zhang, Zhenglin Yang, Haoyu Chen, Dean Li
  • MAGNETIC COPROCESSOR AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20170060417
    Abstract: A magnetic system for solving a quadratic optimization problem by associating each of a plurality of variables of a quadratic optimization problem with a nanomagnet of a nanomagnet array, driving the nanomagnets of the nanomagnet array to an excited state, allowing the nanomagnets of the nanomagnet array to enter a relaxed state after being driven to an excited state, wherein the nanomagnets magnetically couple with one another in the relaxed state to minimize the total magnetic coupling energy of the nanomagnet array, and sensing a magnetic coupling of the nanomagnets of the nanomagnet array to solve the quadratic optimization problem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Sanjukta Bhanja, Sudeep Sarkar, Ravi Panchumarthy, Dinuka K. Karunaratne
  • IMAGING PROVIDING RATIO PIXEL INTENSITY
    Publication number: 20170064211
    Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to apparatuses, systems and methods involving imaging providing pixel intensity ratios using circuitry. According to an example embodiment, an apparatus includes a photosensor array having an array of sensors and a circuitry. Each sensor of the photosensor array provides a signal value for a pixel that is indicative of an intensity of light detected. Further, the circuitry responds to the signal values from a plurality of sensors of the photosensor array, by converting signals indicative of a ratio of pixel intensity values to a digital signal that characterize at least an edge of an object corresponding to or associated with the intensity of the detected light. The circuitry provides digital signals, each indicative of a ratio of pixel intensity values, for respective sensors of the photosensor array.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventor: Alex B. Omid-Zohoor
  • FAST FEATURE IDENTIFICATION FOR HOLOGRAPHIC TRACKING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COLLOIDAL PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20170059468
    Abstract: A method and system for identification of holographic tracking and identification of features of an object. A holograph is created from scattering off the object, intensity gradients are established for a plurality of pixels in the holograms, the direction of the intensity gradient is determined and those directions analyzed to identify features of the object and enables tracking of the object. Machine learning devices can be trained to estimate particle properties from holographic information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: New York University
    Inventors: Aaron Yevick, Mark Hannel, David G. Grier, Bhaskar Jyoti Krishnatreya
  • OPTICAL-COUPLER BASED MODULATION-AVERAGING STRUCTURES FOR SELF-SEEDED COLORLESS WDM-PON
    Publication number: 20170063022
    Abstract: A connected optical waveguide structure comprises n four-port optical couplers, where n is greater than one; and n waveguide loops, each loop having a corresponding perimeter; wherein each of the n perimeters is different from each of the other n?1 perimeters. In one embodiment, for any pair of the n loops, the ratio of the larger perimeter to the smaller perimeter is greater than five halves (5/2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
    Inventors: Tin Komljenovic, Dubravko Babic, Zvonimir Sipus
  • AUTOMATED PASSENGER COUNTER SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170057316
    Abstract: APC systems and methods using vehicle mass to assess boardings and alightings of passengers on transit vehicles (e.g., buses). Vehicle mass is determined based on signaled information indicative of a pressure in one or more air bag circuits of an air ride suspension system of the vehicle. In some embodiments, pressure information from three air bag circuits of the vehicle are monitored and reviewed to determine vehicle mass. The passenger count can be estimated based on determined vehicle mass by an Additional Mass Method or an Event-Based Method for example.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: William Northrop, David Kittelson, Andrew Kotz
  • METHOD FOR SEPARATION OF CHEMICALLY PURE OS FROM METAL MIXTURES
    Publication number: 20170058381
    Abstract: A method for separating an amount of osmium from a mixture containing the osmium and at least one other additional metal is provided. In particular, method for forming and trapping OsO4 to separate the osmium from a mixture containing the osmium and at least one other additional metal is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Hendrik P. Engelbrecht, Cathy S. Cutler, Leonard Manson, Stacy Lynn Wilder
  • FLEXIBLE TACTILE SENSORS AND METHODS OF MAKING
    Publication number: 20170059426
    Abstract: A tactile sensor includes a first insulating layer having a first array of electrically conductive strips embedded therein and extending in a first direction. An intermediate layer of conductive soft polymer material is positioned above the first insulating layer and the first array of said electrically conductive strips. A second insulating layer having a second array of electrically conductive strips embedded therein, which extend in a second direction which is different than the first direction, is positioned above the intermediate layer. The first array of electrically conductive strips are connected to the second array of electrically conductive strips, and both the first and second array of electrically conductive strips are also connected to an impedance measuring device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: The University of Akron
    Inventors: Jae-Won Choi, Erik Daniel Engeberg, Morteza Vatani, Ho-Chan Kim, Thomas Swiger
  • Preparation Method for Magnetic Composite for Treating and Diagnosing Cancer
    Publication number: 20170056533
    Abstract: A preparation method for a magnetic composite for treating and diagnosing cancer. The method may include a step of pyrolyzing a precursor of a magnetic nanoparticle in the presence of a conjugated polymer. The preparation method for a magnetic composite can produce a magnetic composite economically and efficiently because a magnetic composite comprising a magnetic nanoparticle coated with a conjugated polymer can be prepared by a single process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Jae Moon Yang, Jin Suck Suh, Seung Joo Haam, Eu Gene Lee, Yoo Chan Hong, Min Hee Ku, Dan Heo, Seung Yeon Hwang, Yong Min Huh
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ATTACHING FLEXIBLE CONDUCTIVE FILAMENTS, NETWORKS, OR PATCHES TO TISSUE VIA CATHETER DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20170056647
    Abstract: Systems and methods for deploying and securing conductive materials to a region of tissue may utilize a catheter. The catheter may provide a tip with one or more detachable sections or may provide an adjustable opening. A lumen of the catheter may provide a conductive material, such as a filament, fiber, network or patch of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) or carbon nanofibers (CNFs). In some embodiments, the conductive materials may be coupled to securing mechanisms, such as screws, clips, anchors, alligator clips, or anchors with barbs, which can be actuated to attach the conductive materials to desired regions of tissue. In some embodiments, the catheter may provide a needle tip that allows the conductive material to be embedded into desired regions of tissue by inserting the needle into the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicants: William Marsh Rice University, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute
    Inventors: Flavia Vitale, Dimitri Tsentalovich, Francesca Mirri, Matteo Pasquali, Mehdi Razavi, Mark D. McCauley, Colin C. Young
  • Microfabricated Surfaces for The Physical Capture of Insects
    Publication number: 20170055512
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods of capturing, controlling and preventing infestation of insects using microfabricated surfaces are provided. In particular, a mechanism of insect capture inspired by the microstructures of the leaf surfaces of plants and the key features of those surfaces with respect to the capture and control of pests have been determined and engineered into a variety of microfabricated surfaces capable of reproducing the effectiveness of these physical capture methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, The University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Catherine Loudon, Robert Corn, Megan Szyndler, Kenneth F. Haynes, Michael F. Potter
  • JET STREAM GENERATING DEVICE AND JET STREAM GENERATING METHOD
    Publication number: 20170056042
    Abstract: A jet stream generating device that generates a jet stream of liquid includes: a cylindrical liquid chamber; a nozzle configured to open an end part of the liquid chamber and inject liquid F in the liquid chamber to outside; a liquid supply path configured to supply liquid F into the liquid chamber; a laser beam irradiation part configured to irradiate a pulse laser beam into the liquid chamber, and vaporize the liquid F in the liquid chamber; and a laser oscillator configured to control laser beam intensity and laser beam pulse width independently. An inner surface of the liquid chamber has a mirror plane for reflecting and guiding the pulse laser beam emitted from the laser beam irradiation part to the end part of the liquid chamber, and an adjusting part configured to adjust a distance between the nozzle and the laser beam irradiation part is included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Applicant: Tohoku University
    Inventors: Atsuhiro Nakagawa, Teiji Tominaga, Michihiro Kaneda