Patents Assigned to University
  • NOVEL USE OF PIPOXOLAN AND ITS PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION
    Publication number: 20150037399
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns the novel use of pipoxolan and its pharmaceutical composition. Pipoxolan is useful therapeutic drugs for pathological conditions caused by vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation and migration to relieve a body appeared vascular injury, cerebrovascular ischemia, intimal hyperplasia, atherosclerotic stenosis, cerebral ischemia, and stroke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: China Medical University
    Inventors: Yuh-Fung CHEN, Huei-Yann TSAI
  • THREE-DIMENSIONAL COPPER NANOSTRUCTURE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150037597
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method of fabricating a three-dimensional copper nanostructure, including manufacturing a specimen configured to include a SiO2 mask; performing multi-directional slanted plasma etching to form a three-dimensional etching structure layer on the specimen; performing plating so that a multi-directional slanted plasma etched portion of the specimen is filled with a metal; removing an over-plated portion and the SiO2 mask from the metal layer; and removing a portion of a surface of the specimen other than the metal which is the three-dimensional etching structure layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Ajou University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Chang-Koo Kim, Sung-Woon Cho
  • APPARATUS FOR TESTING THE QUALITY OF A FLUID SAMPLE
    Publication number: 20150033834
    Abstract: An apparatus for testing the quality of a fluid sample includes a chamber having an opening for receiving at least some of the fluid sample and a sealing element arranged to be movable to a sealing position. An insertion portion of the sealing element is received within an insertion space of the chamber to seal the opening One of the sealing element and container is arranged to define a displacement passage for enabling a portion of the fluid sample that is located within the insertion space to be displaced therefrom as the sealing element assumes the sealing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The University of Bristol
    Inventors: Stephen Gundry, Robert Edward Shenton Bain, Philip Walsh, Craig Ian Wightman, Robert Matthews, Thomas Martin Hilder
  • Device For Direct Microwave Measurement of Permeability as a Function of High DC Voltage
    Publication number: 20150035522
    Abstract: A sample holder and a coaxial method of measuring the permeability of magnetoelectric materials as a function of applied DC voltage are described. The sample holder reduces electromagnetic radiation losses as compared to conventional devices. The connections in the sample holder are electrically isolated from measuring equipment, preventing damage. A complementary algorithm to analyze the signal from the sample and calculate the permeability of the sample is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Northeastern University
    Inventors: Khabat Ebnabbasi, Carmine Vittoria
  • MASKLESS NANOIMPRINT LITHOGRAPHY
    Publication number: 20150036117
    Abstract: A method for creating a nanoimprint lithography template includes exposing (600) a mass transport layer of material adjacent to a support substrate to electromagnetic radiation in a predetermined pattern to form a nanoimprint lithography template in the mass transport layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: University of Utah
    Inventors: Rajesh Menon, Nicole Brimhall
  • THERMOPHILIC MUTANTS OF TRICHODERMA REESEI ENDOGLUCANASE I
    Publication number: 20150037845
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to mutant thermostable glycosyl hydrolases family 7 enzymes, including mutant Trichoderma reesei endoglucanase I. In particular, the present disclosure relates to mutant thermostable enzymes, compositions containing the enzymes, and methods of use thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Harshal Akshay Chokhawala, Tae-Wan Kim, Harvey W. Blanch, Douglas S. Clark
  • CYTOSINE VARIANT DETECTION
    Publication number: 20150037790
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods for variant cytosine detection, and kits and probes for variant cytosine detection. In particular the variant cytosine detection is related to detection of methylated cytosine, hydroxymethylated cytosine, carboxycytosine and/or formylcytosine in nucleic acid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The University of Southampton
    Inventors: Keith R. Fox, Tom Brown, Scott T. Kimber
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSMISSION SCHEDULING IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORK
    Publication number: 20150036570
    Abstract: In a sensor network including a sink node and a plurality of sensor nodes, the sink node receives a routing message including routing information from the sensor nodes, analyzes a structure of the sensor network based on routing information, and calculates a transmission schedule of each sensor node based on the analyzed network structure. Schedule information according to the calculated transmission schedule includes a wakeup time of the sensor node, a time interval that is consumed for packet transmission, and a standby time for preventing a packet collision based on the time interval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicants: Yonsei University, Univesity -Industry Foundation (UIF), Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
    Inventors: Hoon JEONG, Gwan Joong KIM, Jong Moon CHUNG, Donghyuk HAN, Sang-Joon NAM
  • TREATMENT OF MACROPHAGE-RELATED DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20150037320
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of treating a macrophage related disease comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an oxidative agent or an immunosuppressive agent. The present invention also provides a method of modulating macrophage accumulation or activation comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an oxidative agent or an immunosuppressive agent. The oxidative agent can be chlorite or a chlorite containing compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicants: Neuraltus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Michael S. McGrath, Arasteh Ari Azhir
  • DISAGGREGATION OF AGGREGATED NANODIAMOND CLUSTERS
    Publication number: 20150038593
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of disaggregating nanodiamond clusters, especially those clusters typically produced from detonation syntheses, the nanodiamond particles and dispersions produced from these disaggregation processes, and compositions derived from these nanodiamond particles and dispersions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Drexel University
    Inventors: Yury Gogotsi, Vadym Mochalin
  • MOLECULAR MARKERS FOR DETECTING NOSEMA INFECTION
    Publication number: 20150038353
    Abstract: The present invention provides a molecular marker for detecting Nosema infection, comprising at least one sequence selected from a gene sequence or a complementary sequence thereof of SR-22, SR-28, SR-71, and SR-85. By designing specific primer sets based on the sequences of molecular marker, the early stage and latent infections of Nosema can be detected, and the infection levels can also be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Chu-Fang LO, Chung-Hsiung WANG, Yu-Shin NAI
  • SRAM READ BUFFER WITH REDUCED SENSING DELAY AND IMPROVED SENSING MARGIN
    Publication number: 20150036417
    Abstract: A device includes a static random access memory (SRAM) cell and a read buffer coupled to an output of the SRAM cell. The read buffer includes an inverter and a switch. An input of the inverter is responsive to the output of the SRAM cell. A control terminal of the switch is responsive to an output of the inverter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, Yonsei University
    Inventors: Seong-Ook Jung, Younghwi Yang, Stanley Seungchul Song, Zhongze Wang, Choh fei Yeap
  • Grape plant named 'Hope'
    Publication number: 20150040276
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar named ‘Hope’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1562 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype)×A-1704 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its very tight large clusters, fruity flavor, high yields, medium vigor, and healthy plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Arkansas
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore
  • Grape plant named 'Joy'
    Publication number: 20150040278
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1919 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype)×A-1908 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, blue berries of exceptionally fruity flavor, medium sized clusters, moderate to high yield, medium vigor, and healthy plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Arkansas
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore
  • SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20150034901
    Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting element includes an electrode 8, an active layer 3, a photonic crystal layer 4, and an electrode 9. Conductivity types between the active layer 3 and the electrode 8 and between the active layer 3 and the electrode 9 differ from each other. The electrode 8, the active layer 3, the photonic crystal layer 4, and the electrode 9 are stacked along the X-axis. The X-axis passes through a central part 8a2 of the opening 8a when viewed from the axis line direction of the X-axis. The end 9e1 of the electrode 9 and the end 8e1 of the opening 8a substantially coincide with each other when viewed from the axis line direction of the X-axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicants: Kyoto University, HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS K.K.
    Inventors: Susumu Noda, Yoshitaka Kurosaka, Akiyoshi Watanabe, Kazuyoshi Hirose, Takahiro Sugiyama
  • Systems and Methods for Representing, Diagnosing, and Recommending Interaction Sequences
    Publication number: 20150039289
    Abstract: Systems and methods for representing and diagnosing interaction sequences in accordance embodiments of the invention are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Stanford University
    Inventors: Adegboyega Mabogunje, Neeraj Sonalkar, Larry J. Leifer, Shashikant Khandelwal
  • CONTAINER HAVING COMPOSITE WELDABLE PANEL WITH EMBEDDED DEVICES
    Publication number: 20150034635
    Abstract: A container includes a plurality of weldable hybrid composite panels. Each panel includes a four sided composite panel element, wherein each of the four sides defines a side edge and the composite panel element is formed of fibrous reinforcement layers encased in a resin matrix. Weldable metallic elongated edge elements extend along and are either fixed to the side edges of an outside surface of the panel element or extend from a periphery of the panel element, such that each of the weldable elongated edge elements has a profile that is the same as a profile of its respective side edge. The weldable elongated edge elements are structured to enable the composite panel to be welded at its peripheral edges. The container also includes a plurality of metal rails attached together and defining a rectangular parallelepiped frame having six sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: University of Maine System Board of Trustees
    Inventors: Habib J. Dagher, Eric D. Cassidy, Anthony M. Viselli, Bruce Segee
  • Multiple Scattering Medium For Compressive Imaging
    Publication number: 20150036021
    Abstract: A method for estimating an optical, electromagnetic or acoustic image having at least the successive steps of: scattering an incident optical, electromagnetic or acoustic signal using a multiple scattering medium corresponding to a known transmission matrix stored into a memory of an imaging system; measuring the scattered signal using a detector array and storing the measurements into the memory of the imaging system; and determining an estimated image having a number of image elements that is greater than the number of measurements, at full spatial bandwidth. The estimated image is determined from the measurements and the transmission matrix using a sparsity-promoting algorithm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicants: Centre National De La Recherche Scientifique - CNRS, The Texas A&M University System, Universite Pierre Et Marie Curie
    Inventors: Sylvain Gigan, Geoffroy Lerosey, Laurent Daudet, Gilles Chardon, Sebastien Popoff, Igor Carron
  • Grape plant named 'Faith'
    Publication number: 20150040279
    Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar named ‘Faith’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1962 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype)×Jupiter (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 13,309) made in 1990. This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, blue/black berries of with neutral and occasional slight fruity flavor, medium sized clusters, medium vigor, and healthy plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Arkansas
    Inventors: John Reuben Clark, James N. Moore
  • Dinuclear Indium Catalysts and Their Use for (Co)Polymerization of Cyclic Esters
    Publication number: 20150038651
    Abstract: Provided are novel dinuclear indium catalysts of formula (A) that are capable of living and immortal ring opening polymerization and copolymerization of cyclic ester monomers for the preparation of biodegradable polymers and copolymers, in particular polyesters. Also disclosed are polymerization methods and polymer products. These dinuclear indium catalysts allow less costly, highly reactive living polymerization of cyclic ester monomers with possible high turn over rates and/or substantial stereo chemical and microstructure control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: University of British Columbia
    Inventors: Parisa Mehrkhodavandi, Insun Yu, J. Alberto Acosta-Ramirez