Patents Assigned to Villanova University
  • Publication number: 20250034184
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to quaternary phosphonium compounds having lipophilic groups. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to quaternary phosphonium compounds having chemical formula as reported herein. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to compositions and devices comprising or coated with quaternary phosphonium compounds disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, this disclosure relates to preventing or treating a microbial infection or cancer using quaternary phosphonium compounds disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2022
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Applicants: Emory University, Villanova University
    Inventors: William Wuest, Kevin Minbiole
  • Patent number: 12178593
    Abstract: A test apparatus or system for testing impact induced brain trauma a method of making and a method using the same are provided. The system includes a head model, which includes a skull component, a brain component, and a fluid component. The skull component has a wall defining an interior chamber. The brain component includes a gel material and is disposed within the interior chamber. The fluid component is disposed inside the interior chamber. The system may also include a fluid tank fluidly coupled with the skull component and configured to provide the fluid component into the interior chamber. The head model may further include a layer of porous media disposed between the brain component and the interior wall surface of the skull component. The system may include at least one impact element for providing an impact on the head model. The impact is translational or rotational or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Villanova University
    Inventors: Qianhong Wu, Ji Lang
  • Patent number: 12146682
    Abstract: A compressed gas energy storage system to provide isothermal compression/expansion for energy storage includes a housing defining an envelope including an internal volume; a phase change material (PCM) partially filling the internal volume; a dendritic (hierarchical) gas flow path through the PCM; and a piston driven by a drive mechanism and that moves relative to the PCM within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignees: Villanova University, Duke University
    Inventors: Sylvie Lorente, Adrian Bejan
  • Publication number: 20240283046
    Abstract: A battery module is provided. The battery module may comprise a first battery cell of a plurality of battery cells, a second battery cell of the plurality of battery cells, and a heat transfer insert. The heat transfer insert is inserted between the first battery cell and the second battery cell, and is configured to thermally conduct heat from the first battery cells and the second battery cell. The battery module may further comprise a cold plate, coupled to the first heat transfer insert. The cold plate may be configured to transfer the heat from the heat transfer insert to an exterior environment of the battery module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventors: Sylvie Lorente, Sahin Gungor, Giovani Dambros Telli
  • Publication number: 20240283500
    Abstract: The disclosed exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless communication apparatus and methods that, among other advantages, improve bit error rates. In some examples, a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) transmitter receives data for transmission. The transmitter applies a joint constellation and precoding process to the received data to generate corresponding transmit symbols. The joint constellation and precoding process encodes the symbols jointly, using a codebook that maps sequences of bits to symbols. Further, the transmitter applies a Mahalanobis distance process to the transmit symbols to separate the transmit symbols, and generates a transmission signal based on the separated transmit symbols. The transmitter transmits the transmission signal to each of multiple antennae for wireless transmission. In some examples, a receiver receives the transmitted symbols from the plurality of antennae, and applies a corresponding decoding process to the received symbols to generate the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventors: Xinliang Zhang, Mojtaba Vaezi
  • Publication number: 20240060043
    Abstract: Fusion proteins, comprising at least one single chain antibody fragment (scFV), and a cancer antigen or marker, or a fragment thereof are provided. The scFV is capable of selectively binding to a cytokine released by chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) expressing cell such as interferon gamma (IFN-?) or tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-?). The cancer antigen or marker may comprise the extracellular domain of CD19. Methods for isolating or purifying CAR expressing cells using fusion proteins are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Applicants: Villanova University, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
    Inventors: William Joseph Kelly, III, Justin Thomas Fisher, Scott Kendall Dessain
  • Publication number: 20230372185
    Abstract: A device for providing a therapeutic stimulus to a subject is provided. The device may comprise a material, a network of flexible cells, at least one channel, and a working material. The material may be configured to cover a portion of the subject and may have an inner surface for engaging a surface of the subject and an exterior surface facing away from the surface of the subject. The network of flexible cells may be coupled to the material and each flexible cell may have an internal cavity. The working material may be disposed within the internal cavities of the flexible cells. The at least one channel may be arranged to allow exchange of the working material between flexible cells due to application of force upon the network from movement of the surface of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventors: Qianhong Wu, Bo Li, Bchara Sidnawi, Yun Li, Qifu Wang
  • Publication number: 20230286015
    Abstract: A method for forming a nanomaterial coating through solute-assisted assembly is provided. The method includes steps of: providing a mixture comprising a solvent, a solute, and a nanomaterial or particle; applying sonication to the mixture; and contacting a substrate with the mixture so as to form a coating of the nanomaterial or the particle onto the substrate. The solute is selected from a salt, a sugar, an acid, a base, or a combination thereof. The present disclosure also provides the resulting products comprising the nanomaterial coating for flexible electronics and functional textiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventors: Bo Li, Liang Zhao
  • Publication number: 20230184447
    Abstract: A compressed gas energy storage system to provide isothermal compression/expansion for energy storage includes a housing defining an envelope including an internal volume; a phase change material (PCM) partially filling the internal volume; a dendritic (hierarchical) gas flow path through the PCM; and a piston driven by a drive mechanism and that moves relative to the PCM within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicants: Villanova University, Duke University
    Inventors: Sylvie Lorente, Adrian Bejan
  • Publication number: 20230149451
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition and a method of using the same for killing cancer cells are provided. The pharmaceutical composition comprising effective amounts of one oxidizable diphenol and a manganese porphyrin in one-part dosage form or in a two-part dosage form. The oxidizable diphenol and the manganese porphyrin can be administrated to a subject in need thereof simultaneously or sequentially.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventors: Aimee Eggler, Sandra Tamarin, Laura Biesterveld, Joseph LaMorte
  • Publication number: 20230139872
    Abstract: A test apparatus or system for testing impact induced brain trauma a method of making and a method using the same are provided. The system includes a head model, which includes a skull component, a brain component, and a fluid component. The skull component has a wall defining an interior chamber. The brain component includes a gel material and is disposed within the interior chamber. The fluid component is disposed inside the interior chamber. The system may also include a fluid tank fluidly coupled with the skull component and configured to provide the fluid component into the interior chamber. The head model may further include a layer of porous media disposed between the brain component and the interior wall surface of the skull component. The system may include at least one impact element for providing an impact on the head model. The impact is translational or rotational or both.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventors: Qianhong Wu, Ji Lang
  • Patent number: 11559245
    Abstract: A test apparatus or system for testing impact induced brain trauma a method of making and a method using the same are provided. The system includes a head model, which includes a skull component, a brain component, and a fluid component. The skull component has a wall defining an interior chamber. The brain component includes a gel material and is disposed within the interior chamber. The fluid component is disposed inside the interior chamber. The system may also include a fluid tank fluidly coupled with the skull component and configured to provide the fluid component into the interior chamber. The head model may further include a layer of porous media disposed between the brain component and the interior wall surface of the skull component. The system may include at least one impact element for providing an impact on the head model. The impact is translational or rotational or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Villanova University
    Inventors: Qianhong Wu, Ji Lang
  • Publication number: 20220165420
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a diagnostic tool, and, more particularly, to a diagnostic tool for analyzing and using the results of a flow mediated dilation test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Applicants: Villanova University, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
    Inventors: Qianhong Wu, Sridhar Santhanam, Bchara Sidnawi, Chandra M. Sehgal
  • Patent number: 11331551
    Abstract: A machine implemented method for simulated sports training includes the steps displaying a simulated environment having one or more virtual objects of a sporting event; displaying to a user a moving object in the simulated environment in accordance with object path data representing an object path and conditions of motion of the moving object as a function of time; correlating soundscape data to the object path data, the soundscape data being dependent on both object path of the moving object in the object path and the conditions of motion; and outputting sound to the user based on the correlated soundscape data either before or during displaying to the user the moving object, thereby providing spatial auditory clues for assisting tracking eye movements of the user to train the user to anticipate or recognize a trajectory of the moving object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: Villanova University
    Inventor: Mark A. Jupina
  • Publication number: 20210397177
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to diagnosing a nature and magnitude of faults within electrical and mechanical systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventors: Chandrasekhar NATARAJ, Turki Haj MOHAMAD
  • Patent number: 11191273
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making (4aR,6S,8aR)-6-((R)-1-hydroxyethyl)-6,8a-dihydropyrano[3,2-b]pyran-2-(4aH)-one (2) and methods of making (4aR,6S,8aR)-6-cyano-6,8a-dihydropyrano-[3,2-b]pyran-2(4aH)-one (4). Other pyranopyrans were also synthesized. Also compositions containing (4aR,6S,8aR)-6-cyano-6,8a-dihydropyrano-[3,2-b]pyran-2(4aH)-one (4) (or other pyranopyrans described herein) and optionally a carrier. In addition, methods for killing microorganisms or weeds on or in an object or area involving contacting the object or area with an effective microorganisms or weeds killing amount of a composition containing (4aR,6S,8aR)-6-cyano-6,8a-dihydropyrano-[3,2-b]pyran-2(4aH)-one (4) (or other pyranopyrans described herein) and optionally a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignees: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture, Villanova University
    Inventors: Kevin Schrader, Stephen O. Duke, Robert M. Giuliano
  • Patent number: 11111216
    Abstract: The present invention includes novel polycationic amphiphilic compounds useful as antimicrobial agents. The present invention further includes methods useful for removing microorganisms and/or biofilm-embedded microorganisms from a surface. The present invention further includes compositions and methods useful for preventing or reducing the growth or proliferation of microorganisms and/or biofilm-embedded microorganisms on a surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignees: Temple University-Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Villanova University
    Inventors: William M. Wuest, Kevin P. C. Minbiole
  • Publication number: 20210187374
    Abstract: A machine implemented method for simulated sports training includes the steps displaying a simulated environment having one or more virtual objects of a sporting event; displaying to a user a moving object in the simulated environment in accordance with object path data representing an object path and conditions of motion of the moving object as a function of time; correlating soundscape data to the object path data, the soundscape data being dependent on both object path of the moving object in the object path and the conditions of motion; and outputting sound to the user based on the correlated soundscape data either before or during displaying to the user the moving object, thereby providing spatial auditory clues for assisting tracking eye movements of the user to train the user to anticipate or recognize a trajectory of the moving object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventor: Mark A. Jupina
  • Patent number: 10864422
    Abstract: A machine implemented method for simulated sports training includes the steps displaying a simulated environment having one or more virtual objects of a sporting event; displaying to a user a moving object in the simulated environment in accordance with object path data representing an object path and conditions of motion of the moving object as a function of time; correlating soundscape data to the object path data, the soundscape data being dependent on both object path of the moving object in the object path and the conditions of motion; and outputting sound to the user based on the correlated soundscape data either before or during displaying to the user the moving object, thereby providing spatial auditory clues for assisting tracking eye movements of the user to train the user to anticipate or recognize a trajectory of the moving object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Villanova University
    Inventor: Mark A. Jupina
  • Publication number: 20200113083
    Abstract: A system and a method are provided for cooling heat-generating devices. A plurality of heat exchangers are in thermal communication with a plurality electronic devices. Each of the plurality of heat exchangers includes at least one channel configured to receive and circulate a working liquid. Each of the plurality of heat exchangers may be a cold plate, an air cooler, and a combination thereof. The plurality of heat exchangers include at least one cold plate in direct contact with at least one of the plurality of electronic device. At least one air cooler circulates air and convectively absorbs heat from the remaining electronic devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: Villanova University
    Inventors: Steven G. Schon, Alfonso Ortega