Patents Assigned to University
  • Publication number: 20160111026
    Abstract: An identifier for a conduit includes a substrate having a pair of apertures. The substrate further contains a frangible portion encompassing one of the apertures and having a shape that corresponds to an opening left in the substrate after removal of the frangible portion. The identifier enables the shape of the frangible portion to be correlated with the shape of the opening left in the substrate after the frangible portion is separated from the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Campbell, Wayman Brown, Kyung-Hoon Bang, Rory Bonte, Mohammed Aldawsari, John Finnell
  • Publication number: 20160111668
    Abstract: A photovoltaic cell includes a substrate layer, an anode layer on the substrate layer, an active layer on the anode layer, and a cathode layer on the active layer, wherein the active layer comprises a plurality of disparately sized n-type and p-type nano-particles of different semiconductor materials randomly distributed in a conductive polymer blend. The n-type nano-particles can include either ZnO or In2O3 nano-particles, and the p-type nano-particles can include either NiO or La2O3 nano-particles. The conductive polymer blend can include P3HT. The bandgaps of the nano-particles have corresponding energies ranging from the near ultraviolet to the far infrared.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Tuskegee University
    Inventors: Naga Korivi, Kalyan Das
  • Publication number: 20160111707
    Abstract: Fabrication of yarns or other shaped articles from materials in powder form (or nanoparticles or nanofibers) using carbon nanotube/nanofiber sheet as a platform (template). This includes methods for fabricating biscrolled yarns using carbon nanotube/nanofiber sheets and biscrolled fibers fabricated thereby.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Shaoli Fang, Marcio Dias Lima, Xavier N. Lepro-Chavez, Javier Carretero-Gonzalez, Elizabeth Castillo-Martinez, Raquel Ovalle-Robles, Carter Sebastian Haines, David Michael Novitski, Mohammad H. Haque, Chihye Lewis-Azad, Mikhail Kozlov, Anvar A. Zakhidov, Ray H. Baughman
  • Publication number: 20160108732
    Abstract: A method for controlling an internal combustion engine using a controller that controls an air flow path by adjusting at least one of a variable geometry turbine (VGT) and an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) flow rate during engine operation. The method determines inputs, such as engine speed and fuel rate from the sensor data, and employs a switch based gain-scheduled explicit model predictive controller (MPC) responsive to the inputs to determine the air flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Mike Xuli Huang, Ilya Kolmanovsky
  • Publication number: 20160106762
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions that include a nanoparticle and a compound that increases the biological activity of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) (e.g., a VDR agonist), and methods of using such compounds to increase retention or storage of vitamin A, vitamin D, and/or lipids by a cell, such as an epithelial or stellate cell. Such methods can be used to treat or prevent fibrosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: Salk Institute for Biological Studies, The University of Sydney
    Inventors: Ning Ding, Michael Downes, Christopher Liddle, Ronald M. Evans
  • Publication number: 20160106871
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel hydrogels through peptides, which are designed to self-assemble and produce magnetic resonance (MR) contrast through chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST). The location and integrity of these gels could consequently be tracked using MR imaging. The self-assembly of the peptides into hydrogels can be brought about by a change in pH, ionic strength, temperature, and concentration of ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: The Johns Hopkins University, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc., National Institute of Health
    Inventors: Michael T. McMahon, Kannie Wai-Yan Chan, Michael Christopher Giano, Nikita Oskolkov, Joel Patrick Schneider, Xiaolei Song
  • Publication number: 20160106792
    Abstract: Methods of treating colorectal cancer using water extracts derived from dittrichia viscosa leaves are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Carmel Haifa University Economic Corporation Ltd.
    Inventors: Fuad Fares, Rinat Bar Shalom, Shlomo Grossman, Margalit Bergman
  • Publication number: 20160106867
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful as novel near-infrared labels, compositions containing these compounds, and methods of using the near-infrared labels to identify targets in vitro, in situ and in vivo. The invention also provides small or large molecule conjugates between targeting agents and NIR labels, as well as methods and kits thereof, that can be used in diagnostics and treatment of diseases related to microbes in mammalian animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Jersey Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Arkady Mustaev, David S. Perlin, Laura Wirpsza
  • Publication number: 20160109539
    Abstract: Apparatus for operating MRI is disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a control for operating an MRI scanner to carry out an MRI scan; an input for receiving first and second MRI scans respectively at the beginning and end of a predetermined time interval post contrast administration; a subtraction map former for forming a subtraction map from the first and the second MRI scans by analyzing the scans to distinguish between a population in which contrast clearance from the tissue is slower than contrast accumulation, and a population in which clearance is faster than accumulation; and an output to provide an indication of distribution of the populations. The control is configured to carry out the first scan at least five minutes and no more than twenty minutes post contrast administration and to carry out the second scan such that the predetermined time period is at least twenty minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: Tel HaShomer Medical Research Infrasture and Services Ltd., Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.
    Inventors: Yael MARDOR, Leor ZACH, David GUEZ, David LAST, Dianne DANIELS
  • Publication number: 20160112973
    Abstract: Disclosed is a main synchronization sequence design method for global covering multi-beam satellite LTE, comprising the follow steps: extending a standard Zadoff-Chu sequence to a generalized Zadoff-Chu sequence so as to obtain an initial candidate main synchronization sequence set of more candidate sequences; gradually narrowing down the candidate main synchronization sequence set according to a selection standard of a main synchronization sequence to obtain a final candidate main synchronization sequence set; and obtaining a main synchronization sequence set with optimal eclectic performance and complexity from the final candidate main synchronization sequence set. According to the present invention, a main synchronization sequence with optimal eclectic performance and calculation complexity can be designed for a global covering same-frequency networking multi-beam satellite LTE system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Southeast University
    Inventors: Haiming Wang, Zhuming Deng, Xiqi Gao, Xiaohu You
  • Publication number: 20160110476
    Abstract: A relationship graph interlinkage system includes a plurality of relationship graph databases 20 which stores a plurality of relationship graphs respectively, a selected information acceptance unit 101 which accepts selected information from a terminal device 40 via a computer network, a relationship graph selection unit 102 which selects a plurality of the relationship graphs from the relationship graph databases based on the selected information, a relationship graph evaluation unit 103 which evaluates each relationship graph by measuring a parameter of the node contained in each relationship graph, a parameter evaluation unit 104 which evaluates the parameter of the node contained in each relationship graph evaluated by the relationship graph evaluation unit 103, an output node determination unit 105 which determines node to be output to a terminal device via a computer network based on a result of evaluation of the parameter by the parameter evaluation unit 104.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: Kyoto University, Kobe Digital Labo Inc.
    Inventors: Ryoichi SHINKUMA, Kazuhiro YAMAGUCHI
  • Publication number: 20160107192
    Abstract: A layer-by-layer deposition process for a thin film having a polyelectrolyte and a complementary species includes calibrating a buffered polyelectrolyte solution and a buffered rinse solution, depositing a polyelectrolyte layer on a substrate, and depositing a complementary species layer on the polyelectrolyte layer. Depositing a polyelectrolyte layer includes applying the buffered polyelectrolyte solution to the substrate and applying the buffered rinse solution to the substrate after the buffered polyelectrolyte solution has been applied. Depositing a complementary species layer includes applying a complementary species mixture to the substrate and applying a complementary species rinse solution to the substrate after the complementary species mixture has been applied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Jaime Grunlan, Tyler Guin
  • Publication number: 20160108016
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds and compositions that modulate cannabinoid receptors, methods of modulating cannabinoid receptors, and methods of treating various disorders related to the modulation of cannabinoid receptors. This disclosure is directed to methods of treating cannabinoid dependence, neuropathy, inflammation, glaucoma, a neurodegenerative disorder, a motor function disorder, a gastrointestinal disorder, hypothermia, emesis, loss of appetite, or anorexia associated with AIDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: Northeastern University
    Inventors: Alexandros MAKRIYANNIS, Ganesh A. THAKUR, Rishi SHARMA
  • Publication number: 20160108104
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are several apoplipoprotein E (ApoE) polypeptides, and nucleic acids encoding these polypeptides, that can be used to treat or prevent a hepatitis infection in a subject, such as a hepatitis C virus infection. These ApoE polypeptides can inhibit the entry of hepatitis C virus into cells, and inhibit viral replication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: University of Pittsburgh - Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education, University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Tianyi Wang, Shufeng Liu, Fan Daping
  • Publication number: 20160106770
    Abstract: This invention demonstrates the therapeutic efficacy of Yang-Gan-Wan (YGW) and its active components, especially in the formulation provided by Sheng-Pu Pharmaceutials, Inc., for treating and preventing liver fibrosis. This invention further demonstrates MeCP2 is an important therapeutic target for YGW and its active ingredients' action against liver fibrosis and cirrhosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: University of Southern California
    Inventors: Hidekazu Tsukamoto, Clay Wang
  • Publication number: 20160111188
    Abstract: A configuration and a method of constructing a high-temperature superconductor tape including a plurality superconducting filaments sandwiched between a substrate and an overlayer, and having a compliant material extending between the substrate and the overlayer and isolating each superconducting filament.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: University of Houston System
    Inventor: Venkat Selvamanickam
  • Publication number: 20160109428
    Abstract: Provided are methods for the determination of the viability of a mammalian embryo or a potential embryo generated from a mammalian oocyte, comprising applying a mechanical stimulus to the embryo or oocyte, detecting a temporal response of the embryo or oocyte to the mechanical stimulus, and deriving measurements for one or more parameters from the temporal response, the measurements being indicative of viability. Also provided are methods for selecting an embryo for transfer and methods for enhancing the viability of an embryo or oocyte.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Livia Zarnescu, David B. Camarillo, Jinnuo Han, Renee A. Reijo Pera, Shawn L. Chavez, Barry Behr
  • Publication number: 20160108121
    Abstract: Combinations of anti-cancer antibodies and inhibitory antibodies to CD223 overcome immune suppression in cancer patients. The inhibitory antibodies may be generated in an animal by injection of fragments of CD223. Antibodies may be monoclonal antibodies or single chain antibodies or humanized antibodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicants: The Johns Hopkins University, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital Inc.
    Inventors: Drew M. Pardoll, Ching-Tai Huang, Jonathan Powell, Charles Drake, Dario A. Vignali, Creg J. Workman
  • Publication number: 20160106862
    Abstract: The invention provides an agent for preventing or treating a condition characterised by the presence of unwanted cells, the agent comprising: (i) a targeting moiety that is capable of targeting to the unwanted cells; and (ii) a T cell antigen, wherein the T cell antigen can be released from the targeting moiety by selective cleavage of a cleavage site in the agent in the vicinity of the unwanted cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: The University of Birmingham
    Inventors: Mark Cobbold, David Millar
  • Publication number: 20160109460
    Abstract: Certain embodiments are directed to method of measuring fortilin in a serum sample as a biomarker of in vivo apoptosis, which can be utilized to noninvasively assess the status of in vivo apoptosis in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventor: Ken Fujise