Patents Assigned to University
  • Publication number: 20150126712
    Abstract: A method is provided for extraction of chemical compounds from an organism having a cell wall that includes adding nanomaterials, which may be at least one of metallic nanofibers, silica nanofibers, carbon nanofibers and metal doped silica and carbon nanofibers, wherein the nanofibers are generally doped with silver but may also include non-metallic nanofibers doped with metals other than silver, to the organism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Maria Teresa Gutierrez-Wing, Kelly Ann Rusch
  • Publication number: 20150122376
    Abstract: The present invention published a large walled field conditions P92 long pipeline local heat treatment processes. Firstly, according to the specific conditions for the on-site grade heat-resistant steel (P92 pipe), combining of the finite element method and test, the Heated Band (HB) width and Gradient Control Band (GCB) was calculated. The pipe was then locally heated using the flexible ceramic resistive heater. When the temperature reaches 80-100° C., the pipe was heated to constant temperature at 80-100° C. for 2 h. The pipe was heated to 300° C. at the rate of 150° C./h. When the temperature reaches 300° C., rising the temperature to 765° C. at the rate of 80° C./h. Holding time is calculated by the wall thickness (5 min/mm, no less than 4 h). Lowering the temperature to 300° C. at the rate of 100° C./h and then natural cooling to room temperature, finally removing the heating device. Finally, the local heat treatment process can be obtained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Tianjin University
    Inventor: Yingjin YUAN
  • Publication number: 20150127023
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a suturing bead, a suturing needle, a side suction cap and to an endoscopic organ suturing implement using same. More specifically, the present invention relates to an endoscopic organ suturing implement comprising a suturing bead which can be naturally rested lying against the organ wall during discharge, a suturing needle by means of which it is possible to control discharge of the suturing bead, and a side suction cap constituted in such a way as to be able to prevent damage to other organs during surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Korea University Research and Business Foundation
    Inventors: Dae Hie Hong, Byung Gon Kim, Kyoung Nam Kim, Yoon Jin Kim, Hoon Jai Chun, Bo Ra Keum, Hyuk Soon Choi
  • Publication number: 20150122560
    Abstract: The multi-car trackless transportation system includes a pilot car and at least one secondary car connected to one another in a manner similar to a conventional tram system or the like. Each of the cars is connected to adjacent cars by pivotal connectors. The pilot car and the at least one secondary car each include an individual motor, drive system and steering system. In order to develop a virtual tramway or path, the pilot car transmits instantaneous velocity and steering angles measurements to the secondary car. The secondary car then applies these signals so that it has an equivalent velocity and steering angle at the same location as the pilot car when the measurements were taken.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: King Fahd University Of Petroleum And Minerals
    Inventor: MUHAMMAD E.S. ELRABAA
  • Publication number: 20150126621
    Abstract: Described herein are miRNA-based methods for prognosis of recurrence of melanoma and related methods and kits. The present invention addresses these and other needs by providing a method for predicting the likelihood of recurrence of melanoma (including distal metastasis and locoregional recurrence) in a subject diagnosed with melanoma. In a separate aspect, the invention provides a method for treatment of a melanoma recurrence (including distal metastasis and locoregional recurrence) in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: New York University
    Inventors: Douglas Hanniford, Eva Hernando-Monge, Iman Osman, Shulian Shang, Yongzhao Shao
  • Publication number: 20150127644
    Abstract: The present application discloses methods and systems for incrementally collecting replies in a forum and belongs to the technical field of collecting network information. The method comprises periodically determining whether there is a newly-established post and a post having new replies in all forum list pages needed to be collected: if yes, extracting a main post and reply information from the newly-established post, and extracting the information of the new replies from the post having new replies. The system comprises a determining device (11) for periodically determining whether there is a newly-established post and a post having new replies in all forum list pages needed to be collected; and an extracting device (12) for extracting a main post and reply information from the newly-established post, and extracting the information of the new replies from the post having new replies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: Peking University Founder Group Co., Ltd., Peking University Founder R & D Center, Beijing Founder Electronics Co., Ltd., Peking University
    Inventors: Xinli Wu, Jianwu Yang
  • Publication number: 20150128304
    Abstract: [Problem] To impart an improved resistance against environmental stress to a plant body without inducing a delay in the growth or dwarfing of the plant body. [Solution] The present invention clarifies for the first time that Arabidopsis thaliana YC10 interacts with DREB2A. Also, the present invention clarifies for the first time that when a host plant is transformed with Arabidopsis thaliana NF-YC10 gene, the thus obtained transformant has an improved resistance to environmental stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: The University of Tokyo
    Inventors: Kazuko Shinozaki, Hikaru Sato
  • Publication number: 20150125733
    Abstract: This invention relates to low-cost, electroactive-polymer incorporated fine-fiber composite membranes for use as overcharge and/or overdischarge protection separators in non-aqueous electrochemical cells and the methods for making such membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Guoying Chen, Thomas J. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20150126393
    Abstract: The present invention relates to nanocones and nanomaterials. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of fabricating an array of nanostructures on a flexible film, comprising self-assembling a layer of particles on a film, and fabricating an array of nanostructures by etching and/or modifying the film. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a microarray comprising a nanomaterial comprising a film configured for an array of one or more nanocones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Robert M. Corn, Mana Toma, Gabriel Loget, Han Wai M. Fung
  • Publication number: 20150126843
    Abstract: A multielectrode array with a fluidic channel and its method of fabrication are presented here. In accordance with various embodiments, the present invention allows for scalability, reproducibility, and precision dimension control by utilizing a lithography dependent process. In one embodiment, the present invention provides for a microelectrode that is a neural implant, with the microelectrode configured for connection to a fluidic channel. In another embodiment, the fluidic channel may deliver growth factors and/or drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Dhonam Pemba, William C. Tang
  • Publication number: 20150125611
    Abstract: Provide are a peptide gel with practically sufficient mechanical strength and a self-assembling peptide capable of forming the peptide gel. The self-assembling peptide is formed of the following amino acid sequence: a1b1c1b2a2b3db4a3b5c2b6a4 where: a1 to a4 each represent a basic amino acid residue; b1 to b6 each represent an uncharged polar amino acid residue and/or a hydrophobic amino acid residue, provided that at least five thereof each represent a hydrophobic amino acid residue; c1 and c2 each represent an acidic amino acid residue; and d represents a hydrophobic amino acid residue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: Menicon Co., Ltd., National University Corporation Okayama University
    Inventors: Yusuke NAGAI, Hidenori Yokoi, Koji Uesugi, Keiji Naruse
  • Publication number: 20150124816
    Abstract: A method of transmitting content to a content receiver and of receiving content from a content transmitted is provided. The method may include receiving, at a content transmitter, a content transmission request fragmenting a segmented content corresponding to the content transmission request into at least one frame, generating a header comprising a frame identifier for the at least one frame, and transmitting the at least one frame and the header to the content receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Ajou University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Jong Han PARK, Jae Hoon KIM, Young-Bae KO, Myeong Wuk JANG, Sung-Won LEE, Gue-Hwan JUNG
  • Publication number: 20150126732
    Abstract: Methods for producing lactams from oximes by performing a Beckmann rearrangement using a silicoaluminophosphate catalyst are provided. These catalysts may be used in gas phase or liquid phase reactions to convert oximes into lactams. High conversion of oxime and high selectivity for the desired lactams are produced using the disclosed methods, including high conversion and selectivity for ?-caprolactam produced from cyclohexanone oxime and high conversion and selectivity for ?-laurolactam produced from cyclododecanone oxime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: Honeywell International Inc., University of Southampton
    Inventors: Alan B. Levy, Robert Raja, Matthew E. Potter
  • Publication number: 20150125955
    Abstract: Methods, uses, compositions and kits for modulating HIV replication based on PD-1 modulation are disclosed. Methods, uses, compositions and kits useful for the elimination of latent HIV reservoirs based on PD-1 inhibition are also disclosed. Methods and kits useful for identifying agents useful for modulating HIV replication are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Oregon Health & Science University
    Inventors: Nicolas CHOMONT, Rafick-Pierre SEKALY, Elias HADDAD
  • Publication number: 20150122396
    Abstract: A method of waterproofing or damp proofing a protected member having a surface with a sulfur-extended elastomer asphalt binder composition uses a sulfur-extended elastomer asphalt binder composition that includes elemental sulfur, an elastomer and an asphalt binder. The method includes the steps of combining the elastomer with the asphalt binder maintained at an elastomer mixing temperature such that an intermediate asphalt binder mixture forms, and combining elemental sulfur with the intermediate asphalt binder maintained at a sulfur mixing temperature such that the sulfur-extended elastomer asphalt binder composition forms. The method also includes the step of applying the sulfur-extended elastomer asphalt binder composition to the surface of the protected member such that the sulfur-extended elastomer asphalt binder composition contacts, adheres to and forms a layer upon the surface of the protected member. The asphalt binder composition is applied at a temperature no greater than 145° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Mohammed Al-Mehthel, Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab, Saleh H. Al-Idi, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein
  • Publication number: 20150126846
    Abstract: Electrodes providing excellent recording and physical stability. Electrodes are disclosed that may include a plurality of small teeth that possess a novel design shape and orientation. The shallow and relatively long teeth run parallel to the rim of the electrode that presses against the patient's skin. When the electrode is twisted onto skin, the tiny teeth penetrate the stratum corneum and move nearly horizontally under the stratum corneum, thus anchoring the electrode securely to the skin. The electrodes cause minimal discomfort to the patient since the small teeth do not extend to the pain fibers which are located in deeper layers of the skin. The electrodes may be fabricated in a variety of geometries including cylindrical, disk, and blunt bullet or top shapes. In some instances, the electrodes may be connected to detachable leads having magnetic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: University of Pittsburgh - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Wenyan Jia, Mingui Sun, Robert Joseph Sclabassi
  • Publication number: 20150125891
    Abstract: Monolayer protected nanoclusters (MPCs) are described herein. The MPCs contain a cluster of atoms or molecules (e.g. core) having bound thereto a plurality of ligands (e.g., monolayer). The ligands can be bound covalently or semi-covalently bound to the cluster. The ligands are generally in the form of a monolayer or mixed monolayer. The monolayer or mixed monolayer contains a plurality of ligands. In one embodiment, the monolayer and/or mixed monolayer contains 1,4-dithiolate ligands. The MPCs described herein exhibit improved quantum efficiency allowing for single cluster emissions to be measured. Moreover, some embodiments of the MPCs described herein exhibit enhanced redox activity, including the ability to transfer a plurality of electrons, i.e., up to about 19 or up to about 30 electrons under controlled conditions, while displaying improved overall chemical stability. Such behavior can be utilized in catalysis and nanoelectronics applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Gangli Wang, Zhenghua Tang, Cecil Conroy, Tarushee Ahuja
  • Publication number: 20150122398
    Abstract: A method of waterproofing or damp proofing a protected member having a surface with a sulfur-extended plastomer asphalt binder composition uses a sulfur-extended plastomer asphalt binder composition that includes elemental sulfur, a plastomer and an asphalt binder. The method includes the steps of combining the plastomer with the asphalt binder maintained at a plastomer mixing temperature such that an intermediate asphalt binder mixture forms, and combining elemental sulfur with the intermediate asphalt binder maintained at a sulfur mixing temperature such that the sulfur-extended plastomer asphalt binder composition forms. The method also includes the step of applying the sulfur-extended plastomer asphalt binder composition to the surface of the protected member such that the sulfur-extended plastomer asphalt binder composition contacts, adheres to and forms a layer upon the surface of the protected member. The asphalt binder composition is applied at a temperature no greater than 150° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Mohammed Al-Mehthel, Hamad I. Al-Abdul Wahhab, Saleh H. Al-Idi, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein
  • Publication number: 20150125079
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting straight line information by Hough transform are provided, in which voting computation according to Hough transform is performed only with respect to certain pixels, while the votes of the rest pixels are calculated using the votes of the neighborhood pixels, thereby reducing overhead of voting computation and also increasing hourly throughput.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Kyungpook National University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Byungin Moon, Jeong Rok Lee
  • Publication number: 20150122727
    Abstract: Two-dimensional material based filters, their method of manufacture, and their use are disclosed. In one embodiment, a membrane may include an active layer including a plurality of defects and a deposited material associated with the plurality of defects may reduce flow therethrough. Additionally, a majority of the active layer may be free from the material. In another embodiment, a membrane may include a porous substrate and an atomic layer deposited material disposed on a surface of the porous substrate. The atomic layer deposited material may be less hydrophilic than the porous substrate and an atomically thin active layer may be disposed on the atomic layer deposited material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals
    Inventors: ROHIT N. KARNIK, Suman Bose, Michael S.H. Boutilier, Nicolas G. Hadjiconstantinou, Tarun Kumar Jain, Sean C. O'Hern, Tahar Laoui, Muataz A. Atieh, Doojoon Jang