Patents Assigned to University
  • Patent number: 7754839
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for the generation of quasi-living catalysts for homo-polymerization of olefins such as ethylene, ?-olefins and functionalized olefins and for the co-polymerization of olefins with functionalized monomers is disclosed. A process for producing these homo- and co-polymers is also disclosed. A polymeric material with enhanced hydrophilic properties, generated by the co-polymerization of ethylene with 5-norbornen-2-yl acetate, is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Guillermo C. Bazan, Prasenjit Ghosh, Fumihiko Shimizu
  • Patent number: 7754278
    Abstract: Magnetic polymer microbeads and a method for preparing the same are provided. The method for preparing the magnetic polymer microbeads includes the following steps: preparing polymer particles; immersing the polymer particles into a solution in order to swell the polymer particles; adding magnetic nanoparticles to the solution and allowing the magnetic nanoparticles to enter an interior of the polymer particles; and separating the polymer particles from the solution, wherein the polymer particle is made of polystyrene, or a copolymer containing styrene, and the solution includes a medium polar solvent. The average particle size of the magnetic polymer microbeads of the present invention ranges from submicrons to microns. The magnetic polymer microbeads of the present invention have high magnetization, and the various functional groups can be introduced onto the surfaces thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: National Chung Cheng University
    Inventors: Wen-Chien Lee, Ting-Hao Chung
  • Patent number: 7755435
    Abstract: A wideband low noise amplifier. The wideband low noise amplifier comprises an amplifier, an output device, and an inductor. The amplifier amplifies an input signal received from an input node, and outputs the amplified signal to an output node. The output device is coupled to a first voltage and the output node. The peaking inductor is coupled between the amplifier and the output device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: National Taiwan University
    Inventors: Shey-Shi Lu, Hsien-Ku Chen
  • Patent number: 7754479
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for long-term culturing of avian spermatogonial stem cells, which comprises the steps of: (a) preparing an avian testis; (b) isolating a population of testicular cells from said avian testis; and (c) culturing said avian spermatogonial stem cells in said population of testicular cells on a feeder cell layer in a medium containing a cell growth factor, a population of avian spermatogonial stem cells and a method for producing transgenic ayes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignees: Seoul National University Industry Foundation, Avicore Biotechnology Institute Inc.
    Inventors: Jae Yong Han, Yeong Ho Hong, Jeong Mook Lim, Young Mok Lee, Mak Soon Lee, Jin Gyung Jung
  • Patent number: 7755069
    Abstract: A high-brightness pulsed electron source, which has the potential for many useful applications in electron microscopy, inverse photo-emission, low energy electron scattering experiments, and electron holography has been described. The source makes use of Cs atoms in an atomic beam. The source is cycled beginning with a laser pulse that excites a single Cs atom on average to a band of high-lying Rydberg nP states. The resulting valence electron Rydberg wave packet evolves in a nearly classical Kepler orbit. When the electron reaches apogee, an electric field pulse is applied that ionizes the atom and accelerates the electron away from its parent ion. The collection of electron wave packets thus generated in a series of cycles can occupy a phase volume near the quantum limit and it can possess very high brightness. Each wave packet can exhibit a considerable degree of coherence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Max Zolotorev
  • Patent number: 7755442
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a common-gate amplifier having an input terminal and an output terminal, a transistor having a source, a drain, and a gate, four inductors, and two capacitors, and a negative amplification circuitry. The negative amplification circuitry has an input terminal to receive an RF signal. The negative amplification circuitry applies negative or zero amplification to the RF signal and outputs the negative or zero amplified signal on an output terminal. Alternative embodiments include a Colpitts differential oscillator, which includes two Colpitts single-ended oscillators. Each Colpitts single-ended oscillator includes a transistor. The source of the transistor in one Colpitts single-ended oscillator may be capacitively coupled to the gate of the transistor in the other Colpitts single-ended oscillator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: University of Washington
    Inventors: Xiaoyong Li, David J. Allstot
  • Patent number: 7754773
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and compositions for inhibiting Vif and methods for treating viral infection, e.g., HIV infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Tariq M. Rana, Mario Stevenson, Robin Scott Nathans, Hong Cao, Akbar Ali
  • Patent number: 7754423
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for detecting a Chinese diabetic subject suffering from, at risk for developing, or suspected of suffering from a nephropathy. The method includes determining whether a sample from the subject has at least one polymorphic sequence selected from the group consisting of polymorphic sequences an I/D genotype of an ACE gene, an M235T genotype of an AGT gene, a (CA) n-5? (z-2) genotype of an ALR2 gene, an C106T genotype of an ALR2 gene in the promoter region, a G-308A genotype of a TNF-? gene, and a complement thereof, provided that the ALR2 gene cannot be used alone, in which the presence of the polymorphic sequence indicates the subject suffering from, or at risk for suffering from a nephropathy. Also provided is an array for detecting a Chinese diabetic subject suffering from, or at risk for suffering from a nephropathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Juliana C. N. Chan, Maggie C. Y. Ng, Wing Yee So
  • Patent number: 7754653
    Abstract: A sprayable pesticidal or herbicidal composition comprises inert carrier particles having supported thereon a fungal growth. The fungal growth comprises mycelium that is grown on the particles using a solid state fermentation process. The particles are provided in a dry state and can be suspended in a liquid carrier for spray application when needed. The invention also provides for a thickening agent that increases the viscosity of the spray solution so as to prevent sedimentation of the particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: University of Victoria Innovation and Development Corporation
    Inventor: William Hintz
  • Patent number: 7755172
    Abstract: A method for growing III-V nitride films having an N-face or M-plane using an ammonothermal growth technique. The method comprises using an autoclave, heating the autoclave, and introducing ammonia into the autoclave to produce smooth N-face or M-plane Gallium Nitride films and bulk GaN.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Japan Science and Technology Agency
    Inventors: Tadao Hashimoto, Hitoshi Sato, Shuji Nakamura
  • Patent number: 7752917
    Abstract: A fatigue life estimating method for a spot welded structure is provided comprising the steps of providing a shell model of a spot welded structure for a finite element method analyzing process, calculating the nominal structural stress on a nugget as the center of the spot welded structure using a disk bending theory and a two-dimensional elastic theory of the elastodynamics with the partial loads exerted on the nugget and the deflection on the circumference of a circle, D in diameter, in which the nugget is located, which have been calculated by the finite element method analyzing process of the shell model, and estimating the fatigue life of the spot welded structure from the nominal structure stress. According to the method, the fatigue life of the spot welded structure can be estimated easily, readily, and accurately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Nihon University
    Inventor: Noboru Tomioka
  • Patent number: 7756907
    Abstract: A method for forming a visual plot using a hierarchical structure of a dataset. The dataset comprises a measure and a dimension. The dimension consists of a plurality of levels. The plurality of levels form a dimension hierarchy. The visual plot is constructed based on a specification. A first level from the plurality of levels is represented by a first component of the visual plot. A second level from the plurality of levels is represented by a second component of the visual plot. The dataset is queried to retrieve data in accordance with the specification. The data includes all or a portion of the dimension and all or a portion of the measure. The visual plot is populated with the retrieved data in accordance with the specification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Jr. University
    Inventors: Chris Stolte, Patrick Hanrahan
  • Patent number: 7754216
    Abstract: Methods and kits for treating inflammatory conditions are described that include modulating kallikrein 6 protease activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignees: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Isobel A. Scarisbrick, Sachiko I. Blaber, Michael Blaber, Moses Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 7753837
    Abstract: Actuator mechanisms on the heart are of several types. In preferred embodiments, they are generally simple, durable, mechanical assemblies and are driven by power delivered from a remote location, generally outside the chest, by a variety of mechanisms. The invention teaches physical mechanisms (1) for transfer of cyclic power from outside the chest to the region of the heart for that purpose, either as translational or rotary motion. Also taught are electromechanical converting mechanisms suitable for delivering power to those transfer devices. The embodiments described herein for either transmission of energy from a site of generation to a conduit (2, 10, 22), and of conduits that then deliver energy to heart actuators, have contours and interfaces designed to promote a favorable biologic response similar to the pseudosynovial capsules that surround artificial joints. Further, design features are chosen to avoid both non-vented gas-filled chambers and static collections of tissue fluid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: The University of Cincinnati
    Inventor: David Boyd Melvin
  • Patent number: 7754430
    Abstract: Vaccine formulations comprising viral capsomeres are disclosed along with methods for their production. Therapeutic and prophylactic methods of use for the vaccine formulations are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Loyola University of Chicago
    Inventors: Lutz Gissmann, Martin Muller
  • Patent number: 7755755
    Abstract: A method is provided for identifying a contaminant in a gaseous space. The method includes: generating a broadband optical waveform; shaping the optical waveform to match an expected waveform for a known contaminant; and transmitting the shaped optical waveform towards an unknown contaminant. Upon receiving a reflected optical waveform from the unknown contaminant, determining whether the unknown contaminant correlates to the known contaminant based on the reflected waveform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignees: Harris Corporation, Lucents Technologies Inc., University of Central Florida Foundations, Inc.
    Inventors: John Richard DeSalvo, Geoffrey Lynn Burdge, Bruce W. FitzGerald, Young-Kai Chen, Andreas Leven, Peter Delfyett
  • Patent number: 7752897
    Abstract: A molecule measuring apparatus capable of controlling the drawing directions of molecules always in a uniaxial direction in a measurement performed by extending and retracting the molecules on a substrate. In the apparatus, a cantilever (200) lifts one end of a molecule (900) on the substrate (100), and a control section controls the peeling point of the molecules, which is a boundary between the portion of the molecule (900) in contact with the substrate (100) and the portion of the molecule (900) separated from the substrate (100) by the lifting, and the position of the cantilever (200) so that the peeling point and the position of the cantilever (200) are positioned vertical to the substrate (100).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: National University Corporation Hokkaido University
    Inventors: Takaharu Okajima, Hiroshi Tokumoto
  • Patent number: 7754826
    Abstract: Disclosed is a process for producing lactide-based copolymers and copolymers produced by the process. The copolymers are formed by the copolymerization of a lactide monomer with a secondary material. In one embodiment, the secondary material can be derived from renewable resources, providing a product copolymer completely derived from renewable resources. The disclosed materials may display improved hydrolytic and thermal characteristics as compared to previously known lactide-based materials. Exemplary secondary materials that can be copolymerized with lactide can include polyhydroxy alkanoates, long chain primary alcohols, and depsipeptides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Clemson University
    Inventors: Dennis W. Smith, Jr., Dahlia Haynes, Nilmini Abayasinghe
  • Patent number: 7755771
    Abstract: A pitch measurement method of performing noncontact measurement of a pitch of target portions, the target portions being provided in an object and adjacent to each other, includes moving the object such that the target portions move along a same path, continuously acquiring and storing optical data of the target portions passing a predetermined position on the path from a fixed position, while focusing on the predetermined position, calculating a focusing evaluation value representing a degree of focus at an area corresponding to the predetermined position, using a movement distance of the target portions as a variable, according to a relationship between the optical data and the movement distance, and obtaining a point group of combinations of the movement distance and the focusing evaluation value, and applying a reference curve to the point group, thereby determining the pitch based on a position where the reference curve is applied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Kyoto University
    Inventors: Masaharu Komori, Aizoh Kubo, Yoshihiro Oda
  • Patent number: 7753969
    Abstract: A method of creating a multi-phase fuel wherein said fuel comprises a gas, a solid, a liquid solvent phase and an aqueous phase from animal waste comprising the combination of the animal waste, a solvent, and a water/alcohol solution into a fluid mixture, placing the mixture into a closed reactor, heating said reactor between about 245° C. and 385° C. for between about 5 and 70 minutes and cooling said resulting multi-phase fuel. The animal waste may be manure, mortalities, municipal waste, or chicken litter. The preferred solvent is petroleum with the preferred petroleum being diesel fuel. The final multi-phase fuel can be separated into four separate fuels: a solid fuel, an emulsified solid in the liquid solvent phase by blending the solid, the solvent and a surfactant, an aqueous phase, and the recovered liquid solvent phase. Petroleum is the preferred solvent and the separation may be any conventional means. The mixture preferably consists of 1 part by weight animal waste, about 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: West Virginia University
    Inventors: Alfred Herman Stiller, Laura Shannon Eddy