Patents Assigned to University
  • WAVELENGTH MODULATION HETERODYNE LIGHT SOURCE
    Publication number: 20140198814
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a wavelength modulation heterodyne light source, which comprises: a modulation unit, a wavelength modulated light source and a birefringent crystal. The modulation unit produces a triangular or sine wave modulating signal, and transmits the modulating signal to the wavelength modulated light source to generate a wavelength modulated light signal, then the modulated light signal is refracted by the birefringent crystal with two different optical paths caused by the two different refractivity of the crystal to generate a heterodyne light. With the application of the present invention, the heterodyne light source can be made to a relatively small size and save much cost compared with known heterodyne light sources at present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: National Central University
    Inventors: Ju-Yi LEE, Yu-Che CHUNG
  • SUPPRESSION OF TOXIN PRODUCTION OF CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICLE
    Publication number: 20140200175
    Abstract: Disclosed in an embodiment herein is a method of treating symptoms of Clostridium difficile in a subject in need, including administering an effective amount of hydroxyproline, or derivative thereof, to the subject, wherein said hydroxyproline, or derivative thereof, inhibits growth or proliferation of Clostridium difficile, or inhibits production of toxins or neutralizes toxins of the bacterium Clostridium difficile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Self, Sarah Rosario
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAPPING CARDIAC FIBRILLATION
    Publication number: 20140200429
    Abstract: Methods and systems for mapping cardiac fibrillation in a patient include deploying a catheter in the patient's heart, wherein the catheter includes an array of at least one stacked electrode pair having a first electrode and a second electrode. Each electrode pair is configured to be orthogonal to the surface of a cardiac tissue substrate. A plurality of measurements are obtained from the electrode array in response to electrical activity in the cardiac tissue substrate for a duration indicative of a number of electrical circuit cores and distribution of the electrical circuit cores across the cardiac tissue substrate in the patient's heart. These are processed to obtain the density and distribution of electrical circuit cores which are mapped onto a representation of the patient's heart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: University of Vermont
    Inventors: Peter S. SPECTOR, Jason H. Bates
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140196770
    Abstract: In at least one aspect of this disclosure, a photovoltaic module includes a frame, at least one photovoltaic cell disposed on the frame, a photovoltaic junction box electrically connected to the at least one photovoltaic cell and having a first photovoltaic junction box terminal and a second a photovoltaic junction box terminal, a first frame terminal electrically connected to the first photovoltaic junction box terminal via a first wire disposed within the frame, a second frame terminal electrically connected to the second photovoltaic junction box terminal via a second wire disposed within the frame, a third frame terminal, and a fourth frame terminal electrically connected to the third frame terminal via a third wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Harvey Jacobs, IV
  • PREVENTION OF FRETTING CREVICE CORROSION OF MODULAR TAPER INTERFACES IN ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20140197571
    Abstract: A thin high strength polymer based self-reinforced composite (SRC) made from a biocompatible and commonly used orthopedic implant material is interposed between the hard connections of the modular taper interface of an orthopedic implant. A thick film of this ultra high strength SRC with the fibers oriented to maximally resist the fretting motion and wear, can be interposed between the modular components to result in a relatively soft, non-conducting interposed layer that will prevent contact between hard interfaces and reduce or eliminate the oxide film abrasion associated with this mechanism. Alternatively, the SRC may be formed using surface control methods resist fretting, such as by using sticky-compliant surfaces and channels for fluid, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Syracuse University
    Inventor: Jeremy Gilbert
  • MECHANOCHEMICAL SYNTHESIS OF HEXAGONAL OsB2
    Publication number: 20140199226
    Abstract: The presently disclosed and/or claimed inventive concept(s) relates generally to hexagonal osmium boride, OsB2, and methods of producing the same. In one non-limiting embodiment, hexagonal OsB2 is produced by mechanochemical synthesis of osmium and boron in a high energy ball mill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Nina Orlovskaya, Zhilin Xie, Richard G. Blair
  • FRAGMENT OF SECRETED HEAT SHOCK PROTEIN-90ALPHA (HSP90ALPHA) AS VACCINES OR EPITOPE FOR MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY DRUGS OR TARGET FOR SMALL MOLECULE DRUGS AGAINST A RANGE OF SOLID HUMAN TUMORS
    Publication number: 20140199309
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating HIF-1?-overexpressing human tumors, inhibiting HIF-1?-overexpressing tumor invasion and preventing tumor metastasis, and/or promoting tumor prophylaxis, using various types of inhibitors against the Hsp90? from the tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: University of Southern California
    Inventors: Wei Li, David T. Woodley, Mei Chen
  • USES OF TOONA SINENSIS EXTRACT
    Publication number: 20140199420
    Abstract: The present invention is related to a Toona sinensis extract for antibacterial. The Toona sinensis extract has the ability to inhibit growth or reproduction of bacteria and also to prevent corruption, color change and acidification of foods. So that, it can replace commercial ingredients and be applied to antibacterial, pharmaceutical composition or preservative that can prevent food corruption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: National Chung Hsing University
    Inventor: Deng-Cheng LIU
  • BLOCK COPOLYMER, METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME, AND METHOD OF FORMING PATTERN
    Publication number: 20140197132
    Abstract: A block copolymer is provided. The block copolymer according to an exemplary embodiment includes a first block represented by Chemical Formula 1 and a second block represented by Chemical Formula 2: wherein COM1 and COM2 are independently selected from a polystyrene moiety, polymethylmethacrylate moiety, polyethylene oxide moiety, polyvinylpyridine moiety, polydimethylsiloxane moiety, polyferrocenyldimethylsilane moiety, and polyisoprene moiety, R1 is hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, Ph is a phenyl group, a is 1 to 50, R2 is hydrogen or an alkyl group with 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and b is 1 to 50.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicants: Samsung Display Co., Ltd., Sogang University Research Foundation, KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Min Hyuck KANG, Su Mi LEE, Myung Im KIM, Tae Woo KIM, Seung-Won PARK, Xie LEI, Na Na KANG, Bong-Jin MOON, Joona BANG, Sang Hoon WOO, Jin Yeong LEE, Hyun Jung JUNG, June HUH
  • INTRAESOPHAGEAL ADMINISTRATION OF TARGETED NITROXIDE AGENTS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST IONIZING IRRADIATION-INDUCED ESOPHAGITIS
    Publication number: 20140199368
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and related methods useful for prevention or mitigation of ionizing radiation-induced esophagitis. The compositions comprise compounds comprising a nitroxide-containing group attached to a mitochondria-targeting group. The compounds can be cross-linked into dimers without loss of activity. The method comprises delivering a compound, as described herein, to a patient in an amount and dosage regimen effective to prevent or mitigate esophageal damage caused by radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: University of Pittsburg-Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education-Office of Technolology Manage
    Inventors: Michael W. Epperly, Xiang Gao, Joel S. Greenberger, Song Li, Peter Wipf
  • MATERIAL AND METHODS TO INCREASE PLANT GROWTH AND YIELD
    Publication number: 20140201867
    Abstract: The present invention relates to materials and methods for modulating growth rates, yield, and/or resistance to drought conditions in plants. In one embodiment, a method of the invention comprises increasing expression of an hc1 gene (or a homolog thereof that provides for substantially the same activity), or increasing expression or activity of the protein encoded by an hc1 gene thereof, in a plant, wherein expression of the hc1 gene or expression or activity of the protein encoded by an hc1 gene results in increased growth rate, yield, and/or drought resistance in the plant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Matias Kirst
  • REACTION FORCE COMPENSATION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140197706
    Abstract: Provided is a reaction force compensation device capable of compensating for a reaction force caused by a motor that is continuously rotating. The reaction force compensation device is configured to compensate for a reaction force generated when a motor including a stator and a rotor, which is combined with the stator to be rotatable, is driven, and includes a housing disposed below the motor, and a rotation support member disposed between the housing and the rotor and configured to support the stator to be rotatable with respect to the housing. The stator rotates by a reaction force generated when the rotor rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Foundation of Soongsil University-Industry Cooperation
    Inventors: Hyeong-Joon Ahn, Kyoung-Rock Kim, Dong-Jun Kim
  • ANTI-MALARIAL COMPOUNDS FROM MARINE NATURAL PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20140200226
    Abstract: Novel compositions and methods for the treatment and prevention of malaria are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicants: Florida Atlantic University, University of Central Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Debopam Chakrabarti, Amy Wright
  • PEPTIDE BFP4 FOR PROMOTING OSTEOGENESIS OR VASCULARIZATION AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140200174
    Abstract: Disclosed are a peptide for promoting osteogenesis and vascularization, and the use thereof. The peptide has a low molecular weight so that it can be economically produced. In addition, it promotes osteoblastic differentiation, thus inducing osteogenesis. Further, the peptide can promote the expression of VEGF, resulting in vascularization. Accordingly, the peptide is useful for the delay of the onset of ischemic diseases and the therapy of ischemic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Chonnam National University Hospital
    Inventors: Taek Rim YOON, Hyung Keun KIM, Ji Hyun KIM, Myung Ho JEONG
  • THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING SYSTEM BASED ON STEREO HOLOGRAM
    Publication number: 20140198364
    Abstract: A three-dimensional imaging system based on a stereo hologram is disclosed. Images composed of sub-images having the same vertical-horizontal resolutions which are generated at plural image projection modules having a two-dimensional arrangement structure are projected to a prism array plate or a transmission-type diffusion plate, and are converted into light points, i.e., image points through a microlens array unit. A diffusion plate used as an image display screen is mounted to a position at which images diffused from the light points intersect with images diffused from the adjacent light points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Konyang University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventor: Jung Young SON
  • METHOD FOR SPERM MOTILITY EVALUATION AND SCREENING AND ITS MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140199720
    Abstract: The present invention provides a microfluidic device and its use for cell motility classification. The microfluidic device comprises a fluid inlet, a sample inlet and a channel connecting the fluid inlet and the sample inlet, wherein the channel comprises at least two sections of different sizes, and the channel allows fluid flow from the fluid inlet to the sample inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicants: Tsinghua University, CapitalBio Corporation
    Inventors: Tian Qiu, Rui Ma, Chao Han, Lan Xie, Jing Cheng
  • Adaptive Airway Treatment of Dorsal Displacement Disorders in Horses
    Publication number: 20140200623
    Abstract: A method of using an airway treatment system for treating a dorsal displacement disorder in a horse includes detecting an elevated activity level of the horse using one or more treatment sensors, generating a treatment signal based on the detected elevated activity level, using a pacemaker processor, to strengthen one or more muscles involved in displacing a laryngeal anatomical structure relative to an airway of the horse, and using one or more stimulation electrodes, configured to interface with tissue of the horse, to deliver the treatment signal to the tissue of the horse to maintain an unobstructed airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicants: Cornell University, MED-EL Elektromedizinische Geraete GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Lindenthaler, Norm G. Ducharme
  • Method for making a carbon nanotube film
    Publication number: 20140199855
    Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube film includes the steps of: (a) adding a plurality of carbon nanotubes to a solvent to create a carbon nanotube floccule structure in the solvent; (b) separating the carbon nanotube floccule structure from the solvent; and (c) shaping the separated carbon nanotube floccule structure to obtain the carbon nanotube film.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD., Tsinghua University
    Inventors: Ding Wang, Chang-Hong Liu, Shou-Shan Fan
  • SILICON-BASED ELECTRODE FOR A LITHIUM-ION CELL
    Publication number: 20140197801
    Abstract: A silicon-based electrode includes a silicon layer on a substrate, an electrically conductive layer overlying a top surface of the silicon layer, an optional polymer layer overlying the top surface of the electrically conducting layer, and a plurality of channels extending through the electrically conductive layer and the silicon layer to the substrate. The channels define sidewalls in the silicon layer. The electrically conductive layer and the optional polymer layer act to inhibit lithium ion intercalation through the top surface of the silicon layer during charging of a lithium-ion cell, and the lithium ion intercalation into the silicon layer occurs through the sidewalls that are defined by the channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Ralph G. Nuzzo, Jason L. Goldman, Michael W. Cason
  • TERAHERTZ TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL RESOLUTION IMAGING SYSTEM, IMAGING METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140198973
    Abstract: A terahertz temporal and spatial resolution imaging system is provided. The system includes: a sample placing rack; a detection crystal, located on the exit side of the sample placing rack; a pump light generating device, for generating a pump light to irradiate the test sample; a terahertz light generating device, for generating a terahertz light to irradiate the test sample, irradiate the detection crystal after obtaining information about the test sample, and modulate an index ellipsoid of the detection crystal; a detection light generating device, for generating a detection light to irradiate the detection crystal to detect the index ellipsoid of the detection crystal, thereby indirectly obtaining the information about the test sample; and an imaging apparatus, located in an optical path after the detection light passes through the detection crystal, for collecting terahertz images of the test sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Capital Normal University
    Inventors: Yan ZHANG, Xinke WANG