Patents by Inventor Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc

Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • BIOLOGICAL-BASED CATALYST TO DELAY PLANT DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES
    Publication number: 20130274102
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for delaying a plant development process comprising exposing a plant or plant part to one or more bacteria or enzymes. In specific embodiments, the one or more bacteria are selected from the group consisting of Rhodococcus spp., Pseudomonas chloroaphis, Brevibacterium ketoglutamicum, and a mixture comprising any combination of these bacteria. Apparatuses for delaying a plant development process comprising a catalyst that comprises one or more of the above bacteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
  • Analyte Sensors, Methods for Preparing and Using Such Sensors, and Methods of Detecting Analyte Activity
    Publication number: 20130274442
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for analyte sensors, methods for producing and using the analyte sensors, methods of detecting and/or measuring analyte activity, methods for characterizing analyte cellular activity, methods of detecting pH change in a system, method of controlling the concentration of an analyte in a system, fusion proteins, polynucleotides, and vectors corresponding to the analyte sensors, kits, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
  • Surfactant-Based Monolithic Columns, Methods for Making the Same, and Methods for Using the Same
    Publication number: 20130240358
    Abstract: A method for making a surfactant-based monolithic column is provided. The method comprises providing a mixture comprising at least one surfactant monomer, at least one crosslinker, at least one initiator, and at least one porogen and polymerizing the mixture to form the surfactant-based monolithic column. The present disclosure also provides a surfactant-based monolithic column, a method for separating molecules, and a process for preparing a surfactant monomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Gergia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
  • Enzyme Sensors, Methods for Preparing and Using Such Sensors, and Methods of Detecting Protease Activity
    Publication number: 20130203098
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for enzyme sensors, protease sensors, methods for producing and using the enzyme and protease sensors, methods of detecting and/or measuring protease activity, methods for characterizing protease cellular activity, fusion proteins, polynucleotides, and vectors corresponding to the enzyme and protease sensors, kits, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventor: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
  • INDUCTION AND STABILIZATION OF ENZYMATIC ACTIVITY IN MICROORGANISMS
    Publication number: 20130122565
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for inducing desired activity in enzymes or microorganisms capable of producing the enzymes. The invention is further directed to methods of stabilizing activity in microorganisms. In specific embodiments, the invention provides methods for inducing and stabilizing nitrile hydratase activity, amidase activity, and asparaginase I activity. The invention further provides compositions comprising enzymes or microorganisms having induced and/or stabilized activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.
    Inventor: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc