Patents Assigned to University
  • Electrode composite material of lithium ion battery, method for making the same, and lithium ion battery using the same
    Patent number: 8211570
    Abstract: An electrode composite material includes an individual electrode active material particle and a protective film coated on a surface of the particle. A composition of the protective film is at least one of AlxMyPO4 and AlxMy(PO3)3, M represents at least one chemical element selected from the group consisting of Cr, Zn, Mg, Zr, Mo, V, Nb, and Ta, and a valence of M is represented by k, wherein 0<x<1, 0<y<1, and 3x+ky=3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Xiang-Ming He, Jian-Jun Li, Li-Chun Zhang, Jian-Guo Ren, Jian Gao, Wei-Hua Pu
  • Refined routes to chlorin building blocks
    Patent number: 8212055
    Abstract: A method of making chlorins comprises the steps of reacting (e.g. condensing) a dipyrrin western half intermediate with an eastern half intermediate to form a tetrahydrobilene, and then cyclizing the tetrahydrobilene to form a chlorin. Intermediates including tetrahydrobilenes useful in such reactions are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Jonathan S. Lindsey, Masahiko Taniguchi, Doyoung Ra, Guoning Mo, Thiagarajan Balasubramanian
  • Method for transmitting data
    Patent number: 8213973
    Abstract: A method for transmitting data is applied to a receiver and a plurality of transmitters. The steps comprise respectively transmitting a data to the receiver at different first transmission times within a transmission interval by the transmitters. Next, the different first transmission times are respectively added with different accumulated values to become the different second transmission times. The different accumulated values are respectively added with a multiple of the different first transmission times. Finally, the transmitters respectively transmit a next data to the receiver at the different second transmission times within a next transmission interval.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Universal Scientific Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Meng-Cheih Lu, Kuang-Chieh Chen
  • Spotting device and method for high concentration spot deposition on microarrays and other microscale devices
    Patent number: 8210119
    Abstract: Disclosed is a spotter device and methods for the formation of microassays, biochips, biosensors, and cell cultures. The spotter may be used to deposit highly concentrated spots of protein or other materials on a microarray a slide, wafer, or other substrate. The spotter uses microfluidic conduits and orifices to deposit proteins, other biomolecules, or chemicals on a spot on a substrate. Each orifice is part of a fluid pathways that includes an inlet and outlet conduit. When the spotter contacts a substrate a seal is formed between the orifices and the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Bruce Gale, David Chang-Yen, David Myszka
  • Cationic steroid antimicrobial compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 8211879
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for decreasing or inhibiting herpesviridae (HV) infection or pathogenesis of a cell in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo, a symptom or pathology associated with a herpesviridae (HV) infection or pathogenesis in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo, or an adverse side effect of herpesviridae (HV) infection or pathogenesis in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo. In one embodiment, a method of the invention includes treating a subject with an invention compound (e.g., cationic steroid antimicrobial or CSA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: Brigham Young University, National Jewish Medical and Research Center
    Inventors: Paul B. Savage, Donald Leung
  • Obstetric analgesia system
    Patent number: 8211015
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for providing a short-acting analgesic agent in the management of pain during labor, wherein the system enables efficient, real-time prediction of contractions for the coordinated administration of analgesia such that the peak effectiveness of the analgesic coincides with the intermittent pain of labor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Convergent Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Tammy Y. Euliano, Neil Russell Euliano, II, Jose C. Principe, Dorothee Marossero
  • Process for extraction of bitumen from oilsands
    Patent number: 8211295
    Abstract: Bitumen within raw oilsands may be cracked and fully recovered by light hydrocarbon extraction following exposure to modified natural zeolite catalysts under cracking conditions. The recovered bitumen is reduced in viscosity, with lower boiling point distributions. Effective cracking of oilsands bitumen using economical, abundant and readily disposable natural zeolites represents a significant step towards a waterless and environment friendly extraction process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: The Governors Of The University Of Alberta, Imperial Oil Resource Limited
    Inventors: Steven M. Kuznicki, William C. McCaffrey, Murray R. Gray, James A. Dunn
  • High frequency analysis of a device under test
    Patent number: 8212573
    Abstract: Analyzing a device under test (“DUT”) at higher frequencies. A phase shifter varies the phase of a standing wave on a transmission line coupled to the DUT. The standing wave magnitude is sampled at each of the phase shifts and one or more DUT characteristics are determined as a function of the sampled magnitudes and phase shifts. Further aspects include a related phase shifter comprising a waveguide having a plurality of sub-resonant slots formed therein and having active elements for loading the slots to control the phase shift applied to the signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: The Curators of the University of Missouri
    Inventors: Mohamed Ahmed AbouKhousa, Reza Zoughi, Sergiy Kharkivskiy
  • Method of object tracking in 3D space based on particle filter using acoustic sensors
    Patent number: 8213265
    Abstract: There is provided a method of tracking an object in a three-dimensional (3-D) space by using particle filter-based acoustic sensors, the method comprising selecting two planes in the 3-D space; executing two-dimensional (2-D) particle filtering on the two selected planes, respectively; and associating results of the 2-D particle filtering on the respective planes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Ajou University Industry Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Yun Young Nam, Jin Seok Lee, Sang Jin Hong, We Duck Cho
  • Scanning beam device having different image acquisition modes
    Patent number: 8212884
    Abstract: A method of one aspect may include monitoring movement of a scanning beam image acquisition device. Images may be acquired with the scanning beam image acquisition device using a first image acquisition mode when the monitoring indicates that the scanning beam image acquisition device is moving. Images may be acquired with the scanning beam image acquisition device using a second image acquisition mode when the monitoring indicates that the scanning beam image acquisition device is substantially still. The second image acquisition mode is different than the first image acquisition mode. In one aspect, the first mode has a relatively higher frame rate and relatively lower number of lines of image resolution than the second mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Eric J. Seibel, Richard S. Johnston
  • Extraction with fractionation of oil and co-products from oleaginous material
    Patent number: 8212060
    Abstract: Systems and methods for extracting lipids of varying polarities from oleaginous material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents For and On Behalf Of Arizona State University
    Inventors: Aniket Kale, Qiang Hu, Milton Sommerfeld
  • Process for preparing hypoallergenic and non-allergenic peanuts () utilizing an endopeptidase
    Patent number: 8211485
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a solution containing at least one endopeptidase to substantially reduce or completely eliminate allergenic proteins contained in the peanut (Arachis hypogea). In particular, the direct application of a solution containing at least one endopeptidase to either raw, blanched, or roasted peanuts or peanut products or derivates, has been shown to substantially reduce or completely eliminate the activity of allergenic proteins. The treated peanuts showed no degradation in quality or sensory acceptability, and have the flavor and aroma of natural whole peanuts. Hypoallergenic or non-allergenic peanuts produced in accordance with the present invention may be used as ingredients in various food products and other edible materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: North Carolina A&T State University
    Inventors: Mohamed Ahmedna, Jianmei Yu, Ipek Goktepe
  • Microfabricated tools for manipulation of small samples
    Patent number: 8210057
    Abstract: Microfabricated tools useful for manipulating small, delicate samples are formed from thin plastic films. The films have a small thickness (preferably 5 to 50 micrometers and typically 10 micrometers) and small lateral dimensions (preferably 2 mm or less and typically 0.1 to 1 mm) so that they are reasonably flexible, but are preferably curved by being wrapped around a cylindrical or flat post to give them some rigidity. The softness and thinness of the plastic reduce risk of sample damage during incidental contact with the tool. Its thinness makes it optically and X-ray transparent, so that the samples can be clearly visualized during manipulations and so that the tools can be used to collect X-ray data from samples. As an option, an X-ray sensitive phosphor is incorporated in the film at low concentration. This allows the X-ray beam to be visually located on the mount or tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: Robert E. Thorne, Guanhan Chew
  • Apparatus and method for preform relaxation and flow control in liquid composite molding processes
    Patent number: 8210841
    Abstract: A vacuum-induced injection molding apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a tool surface having an injection port extending therethrough. A flexible film extends over and is sealingly coupled to the tool surface. The flexible film comprises an outer surface and an inner surface such that the flexible film inner surface and the tool surface define a volume. A vacuum chamber is sealingly coupled to the outer surface of the flexible film. A vacuum port is in fluid communication with the volume. A method of injection molding a polymer matrix composite is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: University of Delaware
    Inventors: Justin B. Alms, James L. Glancey, Suresh G. Advani
  • Isolated transgenic mammalian neural cell for detection of a sample containing a chemical substance damage to neurological system or selection of drugs for treating neurodegenerative disorders
    Patent number: 8211695
    Abstract: The invention is to provide an isolated transgenic mammalian neural cell, which comprises at least one heterologous vector expressing AhR/ARNT. Also provided is methods the detection of a sample containing a chemical substance damage to the nervous system and the selection of drugs for treating neurodegenerative disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Taipei Medical University
    Inventors: Yi-Hsuan Lee, Cheng-Yu Wang, Shu-Hui Juan, Wen-Liang Chen, Kuo-Sheng Hung, Chun-Hua Lin
  • Method of producing aromatic compound
    Patent number: 8212048
    Abstract: A method of producing an aromatic compound of the following formula (3) comprising reacting a compound of the following formula (1) with an olefin compound of the following formula (2) in the presence of a transition metal complex: (wherein, an Ar1 ring represents an aromatic hydrocarbon ring or aromatic heterocyclic ring, an Ar2 ring represents a heterocyclic ring containing X1 and N*, and the X1 represents a nitrogen atom or carbon atom and the N represents a nitrogen atom connecting via a double bond to either one of two adjacent atoms in the Ar2 ring.) (wherein, R1, R2, R3 and R4 represent each independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms or an aryl group having 6 to 18 carbon atoms.) (wherein, Ar1, Ar2, X1, N*, R1, R2 and R3 represent the same meanings as described above.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, Osaka University
    Inventors: Fumitoshi Kakiuchi, Yusuke Matsuura, Masato Ueda
  • Efficient and selective chemical recycling of carbon dioxide to methanol, dimethyl ether and derived products
    Patent number: 8212088
    Abstract: An efficient and environmentally beneficial method of recycling and producing methanol from varied sources of carbon dioxide including flue gases of fossil fuel burning powerplants, industrial exhaust gases or the atmosphere itself. Converting carbon dioxide by chemical or electrochemical reduction seconardy treatment to produce essentially methanol, dimethyl ether and derived products.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: University of Southern California
    Inventors: George A. Olah, G. K. Surya Prakash
  • System and method for monitoring health using exhaled breath
    Patent number: 8211035
    Abstract: The present invention includes systems and methods for monitoring endogenous compound concentration in blood by detecting markers, such as odors, upon exhalation by a patient, wherein such markers are the endogenous compound itself or result from the endogenous compound. In the case of olfactory markers, the invention preferably utilizes electronic sensor technology, such as the commercial devices referred to as “artificial” or “electronic” noses or tongues, to non-invasively monitor endogenous compound levels in blood. The invention further includes a reporting system capable of tracking endogenous compound concentrations in blood (remote or proximate locations) and providing the necessary alerts with regard to emergent or harmful conditions in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard J. Melker, David G. Bjoraker, Samsun Lampotang
  • Intraluminal magneto sensor system and method of use
    Patent number: 8212554
    Abstract: A system (100) including a catheter mounted magneto sensor (114), such as a superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID), and methods using the system are disclosed, where the system and method are designed to detect changes in a magnetic field in a body of interest, such as a patient, to detect changes in a magnetic field in a patient, to identify loci in a target body that accumulate magnetic particles or to identify vulnerable plague in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignees: The University of Houston System, Board of Regents, The University of Texas Systems
    Inventors: Audrius Brazdeikis, Jaroslaw Wosik, Paul Cherukuri, Morteza Naghavi
  • Context-based adaptive binary arithmetic coding (CABAC) decoding device and decoding method thereof
    Patent number: 8212696
    Abstract: A context-based adaptive binary arithmetic coding (CABAC) decoding device and a coding method thereof are provided. The device comprises: a context memory address calculator, calculating an address identifying a memory location in a context model memory for storage of a context model in next cycle; a mixed context memory, in which the context model of the context memory address calculator is stored and from which the context model is read; a two-bin context adaptive binary arithmetic decoder, outputting several parameters for updating the range and offset of the context model, based on the context model of the mixed context memory and deciding several bins; and a binary syntax element comparator, judging whether a current binary sequence corresponds to the value of syntax elements, based on the bins so as to select a correct memory address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: National Chiao-Tung University
    Inventors: Tian-Sheuan Chang, Yuan-Hsin Liao