Patents Assigned to University
  • Publication number: 20100231920
    Abstract: Light-emitting intra-cavity interferometric (ICI) optical sensors based on channel waveguide structures which include an internal light emitting material and a functionalized region. In some embodiments, the waveguides are made of a sol-gel which incorporates the light emitting material. In some embodiments, the waveguide structure includes an ICI resonator backbone and the ICI sensor is a laser sensor. In some embodiments, the resonator backbone has an interferometric Y-branch shape. In some embodiments, the resonator backbone has a Mach Zehnder interferometer shape. In some embodiments, an ICI laser sensor has an interferometric arrayed waveguide grating shape. In some embodiments, an ICI sensor may be remotely optically pumped and remotely read.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Tel Aviv University Future Technology Development Ltd.
    Inventors: Asher Peled, Menachem Nathan, Shlomo Ruschin, Yifaat Betzalel, Judith Rishpon
  • Publication number: 20100233170
    Abstract: The present application provides fully human antibodies against N-Cadherin for therapeutic and diagnostic methods in cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Robert E. Reiter, Eric Lepin, Anna M. Wu
  • Publication number: 20100233685
    Abstract: The present invention provides reporter constructs for in vivo or in vitro monitoring of alternative pre-mRNA splicing events. The reporter constructs described herein are also particularly useful for high-throughput screening of compounds that affect alternative pre-mRNA splicing. Kits comprising the reporter constructs of the present invention find utility in a wide range of applications including, for example, basic research, drug screening, and drug design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Peter G. Stoilov, Douglas L. Black
  • Publication number: 20100231096
    Abstract: Provided is a piezoelectric material having a good piezoelectric property and Curie temperature (Tc) of 150° C. or higher, and a piezoelectric device using the piezoelectric material. The piezoelectric material includes a sintered body made of a perovskite-type metal oxide represented by the following general formula (1): xBi(Mg1/2Ti1/2)O3?(1?x)BaTiO3 (1), where x satisfies 0.17?x?0.8, in which an average grain size of grains contained in the sintered body is 0.5 ?m or larger to 10 ?m or smaller, and the sintered body is polycrystal. In addition, the piezoelectric device includes a piezoelectric material and a pair of electrodes disposed in contact with the piezoelectric material, in which the piezoelectric material is the above-mentioned piezoelectric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha, University of Yamanashi, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
    Inventors: Hiroshi Saito, Toshihiro Ifuku, Satoshi Wada, Nobuhiro Kumada, Keisuke Yamato, Takashi Iijima, Bong-Yeon Lee
  • Publication number: 20100234916
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for displaying ventricular timing events and for determining optimal ventricular pace timing based on ventricular synchrony and loading conditions in order to improve the hemodynamic performance of patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Robert Turcott, Euan Ashley
  • Publication number: 20100234856
    Abstract: Featured is a medical instrument driver, a robotic apparatus embodying such a medical instrument driver and methods related thereto for inserting a medical instrument into tissue of a mammal (e.g., human). Such medical instruments include medical needles, biopsy needles, trocars, cutters and introducers. Such a medical instrument driver according to the present invention is configured and arranged so that medical instrument is rotated as it is being moved longitudinally for insertion into the tissue such that the medical instrument is spiraling as it pierces and traverses the tissue to the target area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Dan Stoianovici, Doru Petrisor, Dumitru Mazilu, Alexandru Patriciu, Lucian Gheorghe Gruionu
  • Publication number: 20100233791
    Abstract: Provided are a cell chip and a system thereof that are capable of detecting optimal conditions for stem cell differentiation by mechanical stimuli. The cell chip for cell differentiation experimentation includes a plurality of cell chambers for storing cells and culture media, cell and culture medium injection ports for transferring the cells and culture media to corresponding cell chambers, fine passages for moving the cells and the culture media injected into the cell and culture medium injection ports to the cell chambers, pneumatic injection ports for injecting pneumatic pressures applied to the cell chambers, and apertures having circular films for transferring the pneumatic pressures injected through the pneumatic injection ports to corresponding cell chambers. Here, at least two of the apertures may have different areas to vary the magnitude of pneumatic pressure applied to corresponding cell chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Ajou University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation
    Inventors: Woo Young Sim, Sang Sik Yang
  • Publication number: 20100233207
    Abstract: The invention is directed to novel synthetic C-glycolipids that selectively induce a ThI-type immune response characterized by enhanced IL-12 secretion and increased activation of dendritic cells. The compounds of the invention are thereby useful in treating infections, cancers, cell proliferative disorders, and autoimmune diseases, both directly and as adjuvants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: New York University, Research Foundation of the City University of New York, The Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center for the City of New York, Inc.
    Inventors: Moriya Tsuji, Guangwu Chen, Richard W. Franck, Guangli Yang
  • Publication number: 20100233969
    Abstract: Disclosed is a compact reconfigurable channel emulator, which may be used to emulate severe fading environments and test wireless systems and subsystems for operation in severe channel environments. Examples include radios, coding schemes, diversity methods and antennas. In particular, the chamber is well suited to test hardware associated with wireless sensor deployments for these tend to be susceptible to severe fading scenarios. Moreover, the invention is significantly smaller than traditional testing instruments, and with its automation, reduces electromagnetic interference and electromagnetic compatibility testing time and costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: University of South Florida, University of Vermont
    Inventors: Jeff Frolik, Thomas Weller
  • Publication number: 20100235408
    Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of enhanced user interactions with metadata corresponding to one or more media files. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced metadata entry and modification interface to a user. A method of providing for automated step through of media files for metadata entry is described, as well as a method for quickly presenting the user with the most appropriate media sample from which an appropriate metadata entry or modification can be made by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Publication number: 20100232729
    Abstract: Natural looking output images are computed from input images based on given user constraints. Pixels in the output images are assigned a shift such that the respective output pixel value is derived from the value of the input pixel whose location is related to that of the output pixel by the shift, at least one shift being non-zero. The shift is determined by an optimization process adapted to minimize a cost function that includes a data term on the shifts of single pixels and a smoothness term on the shifts of pixel pairs. The output image is computed by applying the optimized shift-map between the input and output pixels. The data term can include shift constraints that limit the location in the output images of selected input pixels, and saliency constraints, indicating a preference that selected pixels in the input images will or will not appear in the output image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
    Inventors: Shmuel Peleg, Yael Pritch, Eitam Kav Venaki
  • Publication number: 20100235407
    Abstract: A system and methods for facilitation of enhanced user interactions with metadata corresponding to one or more media files. A number of user interface methods are described and may be used alone or in combination with one another to present an enhanced metadata entry and modification interface to a user. A method of providing for automated step through of media files for metadata entry is described, as well as a method for quickly presenting the user with the most appropriate media sample from which an appropriate metadata entry or modification can be made by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Publication number: 20100233458
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of making micron, submicron or nanometer dimension thermoplastic polymer microfibrillar composites and fibers, and methods of using the thermoplastic polymer microfibers and nanofibers in woven fabrics, biocidal textiles, biosensors, membranes, filters, protein support and organ repairs. The methods typically include admixing a thermoplastic polymer and a matrix material to form a mixture, where the thermoplastic and the matrix are thermodynamically immiscible, followed by extruding the mixture under conditions sufficient to form a microfibrillar composite containing a plurality of the thermoplastic polymer microfibers and/or nanofibers embedded in the matrix material. The microfibers and/or nanofibers are isolated by removing the surrounding matrix. In one embodiment, the microfibrillar composite formed is further extended under conditions sufficient to form a drawn microfibrillar and/or nanofibrillar composite with controlled diameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Gang Sun, Dong Wang
  • Publication number: 20100233355
    Abstract: An organo-optoelectronic nanowire is fabricated. It is made through a one-step unit operation under a low temperature. An organo-optoelectronic template is obtained for the fabrication, whose idea is a bio-inspired one. The nanowire obtained has a high efficiency and a high surface area; and, heat generated on operation is easily emitted. Thus, the present invention has a great potential for future use on optoelectronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: National Central University
    Inventors: Tu Lee, Ming-Shiou Lin
  • Publication number: 20100231688
    Abstract: Provided are a block-based depth map coding method and apparatus and a 3D video coding method using the same. The depth map coding method decodes a received bitstream in units of blocks of a predetermined size using a bitplane decoding method to reconstruct a depth map. For example, the depth map coding method may decode the bitstream in units of blocks using the bitplane decoding method or an existing Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT)-based decoding method adaptively according to decoded coding mode information. The bitplane decoding method may include adaptively performing XOR operation in units of bitplane blocks. For example, a determination on whether or not to perform XOR operation may be done in units of bitplane blocks according to the decoded value of XOR operation information contained in the bitstream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation of Kyung Hee University
    Inventors: Gwang-Hoon PARK, Kyung-Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20100233695
    Abstract: Compositions and methods useful in determining the major morphological types of lung cancer are provided. The methods include detecting expression of at least one gene or biomarker in a sample. The expression of the gene or biomarker is indicative of the lung tumor subtype. The compositions include subsets of genes that are monitored for gene expression. The gene expression is capable of distinguishing between normal lung parenchyma and the major morphological types of lung cancer. The gene expression and somatic mutation data are useful in developing a complete classification of lung cancer that is prognostic and predictive for therapeutic response. The methods are suited for analysis of paraffin-embedded tissues. Methods of the invention include means for monitoring gene or biomarker expression including PCR and antibody-based detection. The biomarkers of the invention are genes and/or proteins that are selectively expressed at a high or low level in certain tumor subtypes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: David N. Hayes, Charles M. Perou, Philip Bernard
  • Publication number: 20100234555
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new classes of monomeric compounds, which may be polymerized to form novel biodegradable and bioresorble polymers and co-polymers. These polymers and co-polymers, while not limited thereto, may be adapted for radioopacity and are useful for medical device applications and controlled release therapeutic formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: Rutgers, the State University
    Inventors: Durgadas Bolikal, Don K. Brandom, Lioubov Kabalnova, Ernest G. Baluca, Joachim Kohn
  • Publication number: 20100233472
    Abstract: A carbon nanotube composite film includes a carbon nanotube film and at least one conductive coating. The carbon nanotube film includes an amount of carbon nanotubes. The carbon nanotubes are parallel to a surface of the carbon nanotube film. The least one conductive coating is disposed about the carbon nanotube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: Tsinghua University, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., LTD
    Inventors: Kai Liu, Kai-Li Jiang, Liang Liu, Shou-Shan Fan
  • Publication number: 20100234728
    Abstract: A method for using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat neurological structures to achieve a desired therapeutic affect. Depending on the dosage of HIFU applied, it can have a reversible or irreversible effect on neural structures. For example, a relatively high dose of HIFU can be used to permanently block nerve function, to provide a non-invasive alternative to severing a nerve to treat severe spasticity. Relatively lower doses of HIFU can be used to reversibly block nerve function, to alleviate pain, to achieve an anesthetic effect, or to achieve a cosmetic effect. Where sensory nerves are not necessary for voluntary function, but are involved in pain associated with tumors or bone cancer, HIFU can be used to non-invasively destroy such sensory nerves to alleviate pain without drugs. Preferably, ultrasound imaging synchronized to the HIFU therapy is used to provide real-time ultrasound image guided HIFU therapy of neural structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: University of Washington
    Inventors: Jessica L. Foley, Shahram Vaezy, James W. Little
  • Publication number: 20100230400
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a planar heater. The planar heater includes a heating element and at least two electrodes. The at least two electrodes are separately and electrically connected to the heating element. The heating element includes a carbon nanotube film, and the carbon nanotube film comprises of a plurality of carbon nanotubes entangled with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicants: Tsinghua University, HON HAI Precision Industry CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chen Feng, Kai Liu, Ding Wang, Kai-Li Jiang, Chang-Hong Liu, Shou-Shan Fan