Abstract: A method of synthesis of graphene can include: depositing a carbon (C) layer on a substrate, for example a substrate comprising a silicon (Si) layer and an oxide (SiO2) layer on the Si layer; depositing a metal layer on the C layer; preparing the substrate including the C layer and the metal layer in a chamber; maintaining a pressure of the chamber under 1 atm, for example under 1 Torr; flowing an inert gas in the chamber; contacting a thermal probe tip on the metal layer; heating the thermal probe tip to a temperature of more than 250° C. such that graphene is formed on the substrate; and etching the substrate. The metal layer can be a tin layer.

Abstract: A polymeric micro-arm apparatus and method to use the same. The apparatus comprises of an elongated hollow polymeric structure with a distal end and a proximal end, an opening near the distal end, a main body attached to the polymeric structure means to move the polymeric structure, means to generate fluid flow through the opening, means to measure a flowrate of the fluid flow through the opening; and an element embedded in the polymeric structure, wherein the element is configured to detect when the polymeric structure contacts an object and measures the force that the object exerts upon the polymeric structure.

Abstract: A polymeric micro-arm apparatus and method to use the same. The apparatus comprises of an elongated hollow polymeric structure with a distal end and a proximal end, an opening near the distal end, a main body attached to the polymeric structure means to move the polymeric structure, means to generate fluid flow through the opening, means to measure a flowrate of the fluid flow through the opening; and an element embedded in the polymeric structure, wherein the element is configured to detect when the polymeric structure contacts an object and measures the force that the object exerts upon the polymeric structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to concentrating disease causing agents, such as foodborne pathogens, from complex media to expedite their detection. In particular, the present invention relates to a method to pre-concentrate pathogens rapidly, thereby enabling earlier detection times. Primarily, the present invention utilizes an approach that can concentrate the pathogens by flowing a sample through immuno-capturing tubes (“entrapment chamber” or “chamber”) during an early pre-enrichment period. Also, the invention relates to using binding materials to trap disease causing agent that is desired to be removed from the complex media such as the blood of a patient. It also related to using lights of specific wavelength to inactivate pathogens. The light is used to activate reactive oxygen species using a photo-sensitizer or directly kill the pathogen using light of wavelength between 100 nm and 450 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to removing disease causing agent such as pathogens from the blood of a patient. Specifically, the invention relates to using coating materials to trap disease causing agent that is desired to be removed from the blood of a patient. It also related to using lights of specific wavelength to inactivate pathogens. The light is used to activate reactive oxygen species using a photo-sensitizer or directly kill the pathogen using light of wavelength between 100 nm and 450 nm.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the treatment of atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Specifically, the invention relates to a method for removing vascular deposits by locally heating plaque sites with micron size particles that are administered intravenously and are heated inductively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to removing disease material from the blood of a patient. Specifically, the invention relates to using biological binders to trap disease material that is desired to be removed from the blood of a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to removing disease material from the blood of a patient. Specifically, the invention relates to using biological binders to trap disease material that is desired to be removed from the blood of a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to removing disease material from the blood of a patient. Specifically, the invention relates to using biological binders to trap disease material that is desired to be removed from the blood of a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the treatment of atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Specifically, the invention relates to a method for removing vascular deposits by locally heating plaque sites with micron size particles that are administered intravenously and are heated inductively.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the treatment of atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Specifically, the invention relates to a method for removing vascular deposits by locally heating plaque sites with micron size particles that are administered intravenously and are heated inductively.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to an integrated ‘lab-on-a-Pipette’™ which will provide sample-to-answer single cell genetic diagnosis for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and other forms of single cell analysis (SCA). SCA is a quickly growing field with substantial impact in prenatal testing, cancer biopsies, diabetes, stem cell research, and our overall understanding of heterogeneity in biology. However, single cell genetic analysis is challenging, inaccurate, and in many cases impossible, due to the small amount of sample (5 pg), and difficulties in handling small sample volumes (50-100 pL). The ‘lab-on-a-pipette’ device integrates a microaspiration tip with microfluidic analysis components to conduct in-situ, real-time single cell genetic diagnosis in a single device. The microaspiration tip extracts and encapsulate a cell into an ultra-low volume plug (˜300 pL).

Abstract: A system and method for online storage and distribution of educational credentials and related documents of student and job seeker applicants comprising, a centralized education credentials document management database that receives and securely stores resumes, transcripts, letters of recommendation, military records, professional certificates, rental and credit history, and related documents from document sources such as university or school registrars, referees, and related entities to be easily accessible by document recipients such as undergraduate and graduate schools, recruiters, or employers. The system of the present invention provides a vast improvement over the existing time consuming and expensive methods of collecting, compiling and physically sending documents required for school admissions and job placement.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to sensors made of granular thin films in the discontinuous phase. More particularly, the invention relates to microbolometers and displacement sensors fabricated from thin films that are close to the metal insulator transition (MIT) or metal semiconductor transition (MST) regime. Sensors of various designs have been fabricated according to the invention and may be used for deflection measurements, nano-indentation, visco-elastic measurements, topographical scanning, explosive detection, low abundance biomolecular detection, electromagnetic radiation detection and other similar detection and measurement systems.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to sensors made of granular thin films in the discontinuous phase. More particularly, the invention relates to microbolometers and displacement sensors fabricated from thin films that are close to the metal insulator transition (MIT) or metal semiconductor transition (MST) regime. Sensors of various designs have been fabricated according to the invention and may be used for deflection measurements, nano-indentation, visco-elastic measurements, topographical scanning, explosive detection, low abundance biomolecular detection, electromagnetic radiation detection and other similar detection and measurement systems.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for localized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for localized growing for example for carbon nanotubes (CNT), nanowires, and oxidation using a heated tip or an array of heated tips to locally heat the area of interest. As the tips moved, material such as CNTs grows in the direction of movement. The Scanning Probe Growth (SPG) or nanoCVD technique has similarities to the CVD growth; however it allows for controlled synthesis and direction and eliminates the need for masks.

Abstract: This invention addresses a contact mode hybrid scanning system (HSS), which can be used for measuring topography. The system consists of a cantilever or a cantilever array, a scanning stage, a light source, and instrumentation to synchronize and control the individual components. Detection of the cantilever's movement is achieved by directly measuring the change in disposition of the cantilever including its height, rotation at one or more points on the cantilever thereby providing a partial three-dimensional reconstruction without the need for actuating the cantilever. This is achieved by employing a displacement meter such as a triangulation meter or a confocal meter.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to an integrated ‘Lab-on-a-Pipette™’ which will provide sample-to-answer single cell genetic diagnosis for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) and other forms of single cell analysis (SCA). SCA is a quickly growing field with substantial impact in prenatal testing, cancer biopsies, diabetes, stem cell research, and our overall understanding of heterogeneity in biology. However, single cell genetic analysis is challenging, inaccurate, and in many cases impossible, due to the small amount of sample (5 pg), and difficulties in handling small sample volumes (50-100 pL). The ‘lab-on-a-pipette’ device integrates a microaspiration tip with microfluidic analysis components to conduct in-situ, real-time single cell genetic diagnosis in a single device. The microaspiration tip extracts and encapsulate a cell into an ultra-low volume plug (˜300 pL).

Abstract: A system and method for online storage and distribution of educational credentials and related documents of student and job seeker applicants comprising, a centralized education credentials document management database that receives and securely stores resumes, transcripts, letters of recommendation, military records, professional certificates, rental and credit history, and related documents from document sources such as university or school registrars, referees, and related entities to be easily accessible by document recipients such as undergraduate and graduate schools, recruiters, or employers. The system of the present invention provides a vast improvement over the existing time consuming and expensive methods of collecting, compiling and physically sending documents required for school admissions and job placement.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for localized chemical vapor deposition (CVD) for localized growing for example for carbon nanotubes (CNT), nanowires, and oxidation using a heated tip or an array of heated tips to locally heat the area of interest. As the tips moved, material such as CNTs grows in the direction of movement. The Scanning Probe Growth (SPG) or nanoCVD technique has similarities to the CVD growth; however it allows for controlled synthesis and direction and eliminates the need for masks.