Patents Assigned to University
  • Apparatus and method for avoiding message collision between V2V communication
    Patent number: 9565705
    Abstract: An apparatus for avoiding a message collision between vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communications may include a channel busy percentage (CBP) determiner configured to determine a CBP and a controller configured to establish a data rate based on the determined CBP. When the CBP exceeds a preset reference value, the controller may adapt the data rate to an upper data rate. A method, system, and computer readable medium are further disclosed for performing the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors Corporation, Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Dong Gyu Noh, Jong Rok Park, Ji Hun Ha, Yong Tae Park, Hyo Gon Kim, Byung Jo Kim
  • Group of alkaloids, the novel autophagic enhancers for treatment of cancers and neurodegenerative conditions thereof
    Patent number: 9561219
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of treating cancer comprising administering an effective amount of an alkaloid, in which the alkaloid is liensinine, isoliensinine, dauricine, cepharanthine, hernandezine or thalidezine and isolated from the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. The use of the alkaloid in treating neurodegenerative disorder is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Macau University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Kam Wai Wong, Yuen Kwan Law, Liang Liu, Jingrong Wang
  • Scaffold for tissue regeneration in mammals
    Patent number: 9561250
    Abstract: A three-dimensional scaffold with interconnected pores for repair of tissue comprising a scaffold body for structural support of the tissue scaffold, where the scaffold body comprises scaffold body components bonded to each other and made from component materials comprising about 40 to about 90 wt % B2O3, and two or more other oxides, wherein the scaffold body has a porosity between about 15 and about 90 vol %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Delbert E. Day, Steven B. Jung, Roger F. Brown
  • Process for producing a regenerable oxide-based adsorbent
    Patent number: 9561488
    Abstract: A zinc titanate reactive adsorbent comprising multiphase, polycrystalline nanofibers comprising ZnTiO3, ZnO, TiO2, and Zn2TiO4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of The University of Illinois
    Inventors: Prashant Jain, Mayank Behl, Mark Shannon, Junghoon Yeom
  • Optical transmission using few-mode fibers
    Patent number: 9563011
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an optical transmission system includes a few-mode fiber that supports at least 2 spatial modes but no more than 50 spatial modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Guifang Li, Fatih Yaman, Xiaobo Xie, Likai Zhu, Neng Bai, Cen Xia
  • Solar cells comprising 2d-perovskites
    Patent number: 9564593
    Abstract: A solar cell includes a light-absorbing layer comprising a 2d-perovskite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Hemamala Indivari Karunadasa, Ian Smith, Michael David McGehee
  • Device for isolating an analyte from a sample, and methods of use
    Patent number: 9562226
    Abstract: A device for extraction or isolation of an analyte, such as a nucleic acid, a protein, or a cell, from a sample, and in particular from a biological sample is described. Methods of using the device are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignees: Quidel Corporation, Northwestern University
    Inventors: Ashley Danielle Cramer, Mark J. Fisher, Jacqueline R. Groves, David M. Kelso, Lawrence W. Markus, Zaheer Parpia, Kunal Sur, Tom Westberg
  • Apparatus for inspecting curvature
    Patent number: 9562763
    Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting curvature, including: a radiation unit radiating a plurality of rays of light having different focal lengths onto a surface of an target material; and an inspection unit inspecting the surface of the target material using the rays of light reflected from the target material. The apparatus can inspect the curvature or the bending of the surface of a target material at a high speed and with high accuracy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Sunmoon University Industry—University Cooperation
    Inventor: Kuk Won Ko
  • Optical waveguide structure and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 9563015
    Abstract: An optical waveguide structure and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The optical waveguide structure has a first waveguide layer, a binding layer, and a second waveguide layer. The first waveguide layer has a taper portion, a connecting portion, and a strip portion. The manufacturing method of the optical waveguide structure has steps of etching to form the first waveguide layer, and then etching to form the second waveguide layer under the first waveguide layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: National Sun Yat-sen University
    Inventors: Yi-Jen Chiu, Yi-Jhe Chen, Chung-Yi Lin, Wei Lin
  • Rate-based contractive model predictive control method for internal combustion engine air path control
    Patent number: 9562484
    Abstract: A rate based model predictive controller and method for air path control for a diesel engine regulates intake manifold pressure (MAP) and EGR valve flow rate to specified set points by coordinated control of a variable geometry turbine (VGT) and EGR valve position. A decay and a flexible Lyapunov function is enforced on the rate based model predictive controller for a single step prediction and control arisen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignees: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Mike Huang, Ilya V. Kolmanovsky
  • Ultra-low frequency bio-medical active-RC lowpass filters
    Patent number: 9564874
    Abstract: Active-RC low-pass filters based on R-0.5R ladders are implemented to provide high linear and low power design solutions for integrated biomedical applications. Among various R-?R ladders family, R-0.5R ladders provide the best low frequency selectivity characteristics. The filters exhibit ultra-low pole frequencies and occupy relatively compact silicon areas by using the R-0.5R ladders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
    Inventors: Hussain Abdullah Alzaher, Mohammad Khalaf Alghamdi
  • Empirical mode decomposition for spectrum sensing in communication systems
    Patent number: 9565040
    Abstract: A system and method using an Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD)-based energy detector for spectrum sensing in a communication system. The EMD energy detector needs no prior information of the received signal, has relatively low computational complexity, operates on non-stationary and non-linear signals, and performs well at low SNR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: The University of New Hampshire
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Kirsch, Mahdi H. Al-Badwari
  • Co-encapsulation of live cells with oxygen-generating particles
    Patent number: 9561254
    Abstract: Microcapsules are described that comprise (a) a liquid aqueous or hydrogel core; (b) a semipermeable membrane surrounding said core; (c) live animal cells (e.g., pancreatic cells) in the core; and (d) oxygen-generating particles in said core, said oxygen-generating particles included in said microcapsules in an amount sufficient to lengthen the duration of viability of said animal cells in said microcapsules. Compositions comprising such microcapsules and uses thereof, such as in treating diabetes, are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Emmanuel C. Opara, Benjamin S. Harrison
  • Sequence-specific detection of nucleotide sequences
    Patent number: 9562258
    Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of a target nucleotide sequence in a sample of DNA is described herein in which a test sample comprising single stranded DNA is exposed to a DNA probe and a nicking endonuclease under conditions that would permit sequence-specific hybridization of the probe to a complementary target sequence. The probe comprises a sequence complementary to the target sequence to be detected and this sequence also includes a recognition sequence for the nicking endonuclease. If the sample contains the target sequence, the probe hybridizes to the target and is cleaved by the nicking endonuclease, which leaves the target intact. Observing the presence of probe cleaved by the nicking endonuclease indicates the presence of the target nucleotide sequence in the sample of DNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Georgetown University
    Inventors: Mark Danielsen, Joel Credle, Eugene A. Davidson, Kenneth L. Dretchen
  • Refrigeration process
    Patent number: 9562717
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a single cycle mixed refrigerant process for industrial cooling applications, for example, the liquefaction of natural gas. The present invention also relates to a refrigeration assembly configured to implement the processes defined herein and a mixed refrigerant composition usable in such processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: The University of Manchester
    Inventors: Jin-Kuk Kim, Xuesong Zheng
  • Method and apparatus for eye gaze tracking
    Patent number: 9563805
    Abstract: The invention relates to method and apparatus of an eye gaze tracking system. In particular, the present invention relates to method and apparatus of an eye gaze tracking system using a generic camera under normal environment, featuring low cost and simple operation. The present invention also relates to method and apparatus of an accurate eye gaze tracking system that can tolerate large illumination changes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Hong Kong Baptist University
    Inventors: Yiu-ming Cheung, Qinmu Peng
  • Combined organ and hematopoietic cells for transplantation tolerance of grafts
    Patent number: 9561253
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for combined transplantation of a solid organ and hematopoietic cells to a recipient, where tolerance to the graft is established through development of a persistent mixed chimerism. An individual with persistent mixed chimerism, usually for a period of at least six months, is able to withdraw from the use of immunosuppressive drugs after a period of time sufficient to establish tolerance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Samuel Strober, Robert Lowsky
  • Group of alkaloids, the novel autophagic enhancers for treatment of cancers and neurodegenerative conditions thereof
    Patent number: 9561223
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of treating cancer comprising administering an effective amount of an alkaloid, in which the alkaloid is liensinine, isoliensinine, dauricine, cepharanthine, hernandezine or thalidezine and isolated from the traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. The use of the alkaloid in treating neurodegenerative disorder is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Macau University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Kam Wai Wong, Yuen Kwan Law, Liang Liu, Jingrong Wang
  • Vocalization training method
    Patent number: 9564061
    Abstract: A method and software supporting the method that improves the perceived quality of a vocalist's and/or singer's spoken or sung tone by teaching how to self-lower the larynx and maintain the lower laryngeal position while vocalizing and singing. An exemplary vocal instruction method comprising instructing a vocalist to self-monitor electromyographic data during singing, the data provided from an electromyograph device, the device comprising electrodes attached to a skin surface covering the vocalist's larynx, translating the data to a graphic display indicating to the vocalist the relative tension or flaccidity of the vocalist's laryngeal depressor muscles, instructing the vocalist to perform at least one physiological and/or anatomical function sufficient to result in lowered real-time tension of the laryngeal depressor muscle assessed by the electromyo-graphic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: Kennesaw State University Research and Service Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Kirkpatrick
  • Apple tree rootstock named ‘G.814’
    Patent number: PP27643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of apple tree named ‘G.814’. ‘G.814’ is useful in that it can be propagated clonally and used as a rootstock or root system for apple trees as well as for interstems of apple trees. When used as a rootstock, ‘G.814’, is: dwarfing, induces scion precocity, is cold hardy, induces scion precocity, has a high yield efficiency, is tolerant to replant disease, and is resistant to: crown and root rot (Phytophthora cactorum), fire-blight (Erwinia amylovora), and powdery mildew. ‘G.814’ is susceptible to Apple Stem Grooving Virus (ASGV) and wooly apple aphid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignees: Cornell University, The United States of America, as Represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Gennaro Fazio, Terence Lee Robinson, Herbert Sanders Aldwinckle, James Cummins