Patents Assigned to University
  • Patent number: 7763228
    Abstract: A carbon nanomaterial produced by: performing centrifugal melt spinning of core-shell particles that are prepared by using fine particles containing a carbon precursor polymer and a thermally decomposable polymer that disappears as a result of heat treatment, wherein the core-shell particles are heated up to a temperature at which phase separation thereof is not caused, and pressed against a plate-like heater 12 having a large number of pores 12A that penetrate therethrough in a thickness direction of the plate-like heater using centrifugal force; making the fiber obtained by the centrifugal melt spinning infusible; and performing carbonization thereof. According to this method, a carbon nanomaterial such as a carbon nanotube or a carbon nanofiber can be produced with high efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: National University Corporation Gunma University
    Inventors: Asao Oya, Terukazu Sando
  • Patent number: 7762362
    Abstract: A bio-inspired device is provided designed to scale smooth vertical surfaces using anisotropic frictional materials. The device draws its inspiration from geckos and other climbing lizards and employs similar compliance and force control strategies to climb (or hang onto) smooth vertical surfaces including glass, tile and plastic panels. Foremost among the design features embodied in the device are multiple levels of compliance, at length scales ranging from centimeters to micrometers, to allow the device to conform to surfaces and maintain large real areas of contact so that adhesive forces can support it. Structures within the feet ensure even stress distributions over each toe and facilitate engagement and disengagement of the adhesive materials. A force control strategy works in conjunction with the anisotropic adhesive materials to obtain sufficient levels of friction and adhesion for climbing with low attachment and detachment forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Mark R. Cutkosky, Sangbae Kim
  • Patent number: 7763472
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of detecting an S-nitrosothiol in a sample which includes treating the sample with a transition metal such as copper (I) and cysteine in the presence of a substance capable of blocking interactions between iron-containing compounds and NO and detecting the generated NO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Allan Doctor, Benjamin M. Gaston
  • Patent number: 7764593
    Abstract: Disclosed is a downlink signal configuring method and device, and synchronization and cell search method and device using the same in a mobile communication system. A downlink frame has plural symbols into which pilot subcarriers are distributively arranged with respect to time and frequency axes. Initial symbol synchronization and initial frequency synchronization are estimated by using a position at which autocorrelation of a cyclic prefix of a downlink signal and a valid symbol of the downlink is maximized, and cell search and integer-times frequency synchronization are estimated by using pilot subcarriers included in the estimated symbol. Fine symbol synchronization, fine frequency synchronization, and downlink frame synchronization is estimated by using an estimated cell search result.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignees: Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute, Chung-Ang University
    Inventors: Kwang-Soon Kim, Jae-Young Ahn, Yong Soo Cho, Dong-Han Kim
  • Patent number: 7763149
    Abstract: A method of carrying out a catalytic reaction with a catalytic reaction system comprising octahedral-based structures, such as a solid-solution or an ordered layered material, with specific early and late transition metals are described. A late transition metal is included in the solids so that a greater amount of solar energy can be absorbed by the catalytic reaction system and the solar efficiency of the method is increased. Catalytic compounds and compositions for carrying out the method are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventor: Paul A. Maggard
  • Patent number: 7763633
    Abstract: Indolo[3,2-c]quinoline compounds of formula (I) shown below. Each variable in this formula is defined herein. These compounds can be used to inhibit both growth of cancer cells and activity of telomerase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Kaohsiung Medical University
    Inventors: Cherng-Chyi Tzeng, Yeh-Long Chen, Jing-Jer Lin, Chih-Ming Lu
  • Patent number: 7763704
    Abstract: Endotoxin, also known as lipopolysaccharides (LPS), is the major mediator of septic shock due to Gram-negative bacterial infection. Chemically synthesized S3 peptide, derived from Sushi3 domain of Factor C, which is the endotoxin-sensitive serine protease of the limulus coagulation cascade, binds and neutralizes LPS activity. Fluorescent tagged-S3 is shown to detect LPS-containing bacteria. For large-scale production of S3 and to mimic other pathogen-recognizing molecules, tandem multimers of the S3 gene were constructed and expressed in E. coli. Tetramer of S3 for example is shown to display an enhanced inhibitory effect on LPS-induced activities. An affinity matrix based on tetramer of S3 is also shown to be particularly efficient at removing LPS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: National University of Singapore
    Inventors: Jeak Ling Ding, Bow Ho
  • Patent number: 7763462
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for enhancing the survival and promoting the maturation of mammalian oocytes, zygotes and preimplantation embryos. BDNF or BDNF agonists may be administered to an individual, or to cells in vitro, to enhance cellular maturation, embryo growth and fertilization. Accordingly, compositions comprising BDNF are herein presented for use in promoting in vivo oocyte maturation as well as for use as a component in culture media for promoting preimplantation maturation of zygotes and embryos, for instance, for use with in vitro fertilization procedures and for the production of stem cells. Additionally, compounds that interfere with the binding of BDNF to its receptor may be administered to an individual to prevent oocyte maturation, thereby acting as a contraceptive. The BNDF receptor, TrkB, and BDNF also find use in the screening and design of agonists and antagonists for use in the methods of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, N.V. Organon
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Kawamura, Aaron J. W. Hsueh, Sabine M. Mulders
  • Patent number: 7763721
    Abstract: A purified Ig-E binding immunogenic polypeptide the amino acid sequence of which consists of SEQ ID NO:1 is disclosed. The purified amino acid sequence is a major allergen of the walnut Juglans regia. Also described are a diagnostic test kit and use of the purified polypeptide in tests for identifying patients having an allergy to walnuts. Mutations of the disclosed polypeptide, as well as nucleic acid sequences encoding therefor are claimed as part of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Roux, Suzanne Teuber, Shridhar K. Sathe, Jason Robotham
  • Patent number: 7765245
    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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Universal Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Nichols, Randy Fish, Paul Pantera
  • Patent number: 7764023
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for aiding ignition in a discharge lamp is provided. In one embodiment, a method comprises: applying a voltage across a pair of electrodes of a discharge lamp and capacitively coupling the discharge lamp. The capacitive coupling of the discharge lamp induces a current in the lamp to lower an ignition voltage of the discharge lamp. In another embodiment, a circuit for aiding ignition in a discharge lamp comprising a first electrode and a second electrode is also provided. The circuit comprises a lamp drive circuit comprises a voltage source coupled to a first terminal and a current controller coupled to a second terminal. The first and second terminals are configured to couple to a corresponding one of the first electrode and the second electrode of the discharge lamp. The voltage source is configured to provide a voltage signal at the first terminal and the current controller is configured to control a current received via the second terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado
    Inventor: Regan A. Zane
  • Patent number: 7762144
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system are disclosed, which provide a means of real time surface profile evaluation in wet cement. The sliding profiler can be pulled behind various stages in a paving train. The user is alerted to profile discrepancies while the cement is still pliable and afforded the opportunity to make adjustments to the paving process, to include additional finishing. The system is made of affordable components and thus is appropriate for construction projects of different scale. In addition, multiple sliding profilers can measure the profile of multiple wheel paths simultaneously. The system can measure profile changes of less than 150 mils. Use of the system described herein will contribute to better roadways at lower costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Roger S. Walker, Emmanuel G. Fernando
  • Patent number: 7763582
    Abstract: A method of promoting bone healing in a non-diabetic patient in need thereof by locally administering a therapeutically effective amount of insulin to the patient. A drug delivery device, which includes insulin and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the device is adapted for localized administration of insulin to a patient in need thereof is also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: University of Medicine and Dentistry Of New Jersey
    Inventors: Sheldon Suton Lin, Ankur Gandhi, James Patrick O'Connor, Loay A. Al-Zube, Joseph Benevenia, J. Russell Parsons
  • Patent number: 7763260
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein relates to a newly discovered murine norovirus, and compositions and methods related thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventor: Herbert W. Virgin
  • Patent number: 7764355
    Abstract: A stage body has a holding surface for placing a substrate thereon. A predetermined embossed configuration is formed by embossing on the holding surface, and thereafter an alumina film in an amorphous state is formed by an anodic oxidation process on the holding surface. The alumina film having an amorphous structure is dense and strong to provide high wear resistance and to substantially prevent separation electrification. This provides a substrate stage having high wear resistance and capable of preventing separation electrification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignees: Tohoku University, Future Vision Inc.
    Inventors: Tadahiro Ohmi, Yusuke Muraoka, Yasuyoshi Miyaji, Yasushi Nagashima
  • Patent number: 7764763
    Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to eliminate windmill artifacts that inevitably occurs when a helical scan is performed with an X-ray CT system. To this end, the present invention is equipped with an X-ray source, and an X-ray detector having a plurality of detector elements arranged two-dimensionally, and disposed opposite to the X-ray source with a predetermined rotation center axis therebetween. The invention further includes reconstruction means for performing an arithmetic operation, in which two-dimensional projection data obtained based on X-ray detection data detected by the detector elements while rotating the X-ray source around the rotation center axis are back projected along a path different in a Z-axis direction extending along the rotation center axis from the X-ray path of the projection data, to reconstruct an image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Tohoku University
    Inventor: Issei Mori
  • Patent number: 7764433
    Abstract: A system and method for correcting optical aberrations in optical devices, such as wide-field microscopes, optical tweezers and optical media devices, such as DVD drives. The system uses adaptive optics to correct optical aberrations, such as spherical and space-variant aberrations. Spherical aberrations can be corrected using one adaptive optical elements and space-variant aberrations can be corrected using numerous adaptive optical elements in tandem. The adaptive optical elements may be of several types, such as a liquid lenses, deformable membrane mirrors or various liquid crystal phase and amplitude modulators. Adaptive optics can also be used to simultaneously shift the focus of the optical device and correct optical aberrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, Yeda Research and Development Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Zvi Kam, David A. Agard, Peter Kner, John W. Sedat
  • Patent number: 7763258
    Abstract: Enveloped virus vectors are described which comprise a cellular virus receptor protein and which are capable of fusing with a cell which comprises a viral envelope protein to which the cellular virus receptor protein is cognate. Enveloped virus vectors comprising a plurality of cellular virus receptor proteins are also described. Methods for making the enveloped virus vectors are described, as are methods of using the enveloped virus vectors. The invention further relates to a lipoparticle comprising a membrane spanning protein, and the lipoparticle can be attached to a sensor surface. The invention relates to methods of producing and using the lipoparticle to, inter alia, assess protein binding interactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Robert Doms, Joseph Rucker, Trevor L. Hoffman, Paul Bates, James Hoxie, Michael Endres, John Balliet, Dennis Kolson
  • Patent number: 7763620
    Abstract: The present invention relates to piperazinone compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing those compounds and methods of treating tumors and cancer, among other disease states and conditions in mammalian patients, especially including humans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignees: Yale University, University of South Florida
    Inventors: Andrew D. Hamilton, Said Sebti, Hairuo Peng
  • Patent number: RE41461
    Abstract: A single, reproducible scheme to simultaneously purify all three of the heparin lyases from F. heparinum to apparent homogeneity is disclosed herein. The kinetic properties of the heparin lyases have been determined as well as the conditions to optimize their activity and stability. Mono-clonal antibodies to the three heparinases are also described and are useful for detection, isolation and characterization of the heparinases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Daniel L. Lohse, Robert J. Linhardt, Ramnath Sasisekharan, Charles L. Cooney, Robert S. Langer