Patents by Inventor Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 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).

  • Publication number: 20130225628
    Abstract: A compound of formula I is disclosed. Compounds of formula I are useful as analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventor: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Publication number: 20130194779
    Abstract: A light emitting apparatus has a light source for emitting a first light in a forward direction. A wavelength-converting layer is spaced apart from the light source and disposed in a path of the first light. The wavelength-converting layer is configured to absorb at least a portion of the first light and emit a second light. A reflective layer is configured to be reflective of at least the second light, and the wavelength-converting layer is disposed between the reflective layer and the light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
    Inventor: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Publication number: 20130165741
    Abstract: A therapeutic environmental light and image system and related methods are provided. A controller controls a lighting system and one or more images displayed on a display monitor to create a virtual window in a patient recovery room that simulates characteristics of a real window. Optionally, circadian full-spectrum light cycling is delivered via a prescriptively-selected circadian light cycle, which may or may not be configured based on the images provided on the display monitor. Additionally, ultraviolet light from an ultraviolet light source may be dosed to the patient to favorably impact biologic functions and other health aspects of the patient, to facilitate patient recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, St. Peter's Health Care Services
    Inventors: St. Peter's Health Care Services, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute