Patents by Inventor The Regents of the University of California

The Regents of the University of California 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: 20130196435
    Abstract: A method for producing highly uniform cell colonies in a cell culture dish with the use of stencils made from an elastomeric sheet sized to fit within the cell culture dish, having a singular opening or a plurality of openings of a number, pitch and diameter configured to optimally control the geometric growth parameters of a cell colony. The uniform cell colonies are produced by placing the stencil in a cell culture dish and hydropilizing the stencil. The stencil is overlayed with cell culture media and seeded with seed cells that are preferably grown for at least a day before the stencil is removed to produce a pattern of seeded cells with controlled pitch, colony diameter and density within the culture dish that grow to become highly uniform cell colonies. A kit with culture dish, stencil, culture media and growth media is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventors: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
  • Publication number: 20130196385
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel methods for preparing glycolipid products. Novel sialyltransferases are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California (02307W)
    Inventor: The Regents of the University of California (02307W)
  • Publication number: 20130187666
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of determining the condition of a bulk tissue sample, by: positioning a bulk tissue sample between a pair of induction coils (or antennae); passing a spectrum of alternating current (or voltage) through a first of the induction coils (or antennae); measuring spectrum of alternating current (or voltage) produced in the second of the induction coils (or antennae); and comparing the phase shift between the spectrum of alternating currents (or voltages) in the first and second induction coils (or antennae), thereby determining the condition of the bulk tissue sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
  • Publication number: 20130190316
    Abstract: Provided are substituted heteroaryl aldehydes and derivatives thereof that act as allosteric modulators of hemoglobin, methods and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modulators, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediate by hemoglobin and disorders that would benefit from increased tissue oxygenation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicants: Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc., The Regents of the University of California, Cytokinetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc., Cytokinetics, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
  • Publication number: 20130189712
    Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acid and amino acid sequences for a novel family of taste transduction G-protein coupled receptors, antibodies to such receptors, methods of detecting such nucleic acids and receptors, and methods of screening for modulators of taste transduction G-protein coupled receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: The Regents of the University of California
  • Publication number: 20130190494
    Abstract: The present invention provides a new patentable class of purine analog compounds, as well as compositions and methods of using them, for example, to prevent or treat various diseases and disorders inhuman and non-human animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
  • Publication number: 20130189188
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to fluorescence imaging, and more particularly to the use of temperature modulation in a tissue site with a modulator such as high intensity focused ultrasound to modulate the emission signal emitted by temperature-sensitive optical fluorescence reporters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
  • Publication number: 20130190165
    Abstract: Chemically bonded ceramics and manufacturing processes are described. In one aspect, a manufacturing process of a chemically bonded ceramic is carried out by: (1) combining an acidic liquid and Fly ash to form a mixture; and (2) curing the mixture to form the chemically bonded ceramic. The Fly ash corresponds to at least a majority by weight of solids combined with the acidic liquid to form the mixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: The Regents of the University of California
  • Publication number: 20130186452
    Abstract: Nanostructures and photovoltaic structures are disclosed. A nanostructure according to one embodiment includes an array of nanocables extending from a substrate, the nanocables in the array being characterized as having a spacing and surface texture defined by inner surfaces of voids of a template; an electrically insulating layer extending along the substrate; and at least one layer overlaying the nanocables. A nanostructure according to another embodiment includes a substrate; a portion of a template extending along the substrate, the template being electrically insulative; an array of nanocables extending from the template, portions of the nanocables protruding from the template being characterized as having a spacing, shape, and surface texture defined by previously-present inner surface of voids of the template; and at least one layer overlaying the nanocables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Q1 NANOSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Q1 Nanosystems, Inc., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
  • Publication number: 20130190315
    Abstract: Provided are substituted benzaldehydes and derivatives thereof that act as allosteric modulators of hemoglobin, methods and intermediates for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modulators, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediate by hemoglobin and disorders that would benefit from increased tissue oxygenation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicants: Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc., The Regents of the University of California, Cytokinetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc., Cytokinetics, Inc., The Regents of the University of California
  • Publication number: 20130189810
    Abstract: Nanostructures and photovoltaic structures are disclosed. A nanostructure according to one embodiment includes an array of nanocables extending from a substrate, the nanocables in the array being characterized as having a spacing and surface texture defined by inner surfaces of voids of a template; an electrically insulating layer extending along the substrate; and at least one layer overlaying the nanocables. A nanostructure according to another embodiment includes a substrate; a portion of a template extending along the substrate, the template being electrically insulative; an array of nanocables extending from the template, portions of the nanocables protruding from the template being characterized as having a spacing, shape, and surface texture defined by previously-present inner surface of voids of the template; and at least one layer overlaying the nanocables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicants: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Q1 NANOSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Q1 Nanosystems, Inc., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
  • Publication number: 20130184558
    Abstract: Decoding and reconstructing a subjective perceptual or cognitive experience is described. A first set of brain activity data produced in response to a first brain activity stimulus is acquired from a subject using a brain imaging device and converted into a corresponding set of predicted response values. A second set of brain activity data produced in response to a second brain activity stimulus is acquired from a the subject and decoded using a decoding distribution and the probability the second set of brain activity data corresponds to said predicted response values is determined. The second set of brain activity stimuli is then reconstructed based on the probability of correspondence between the second set of brain activity data and the predicted response values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
  • Publication number: 20130185828
    Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for improving the growth characteristics of plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, The University of Sheffield, The University of Nottingham
    Inventors: The Regents of the University of California, The University of Nottingham, The University of Sheffield
  • Publication number: 20130183225
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for bulk crystal growth using non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasmas. This method and apparatus pertains to growth of any compound crystal involving one or more crystal components in a liquid phase (also known as the melt or solution), in communication with a non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma source comprised of one or more other crystal components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: The Regents of the University of California
  • Publication number: 20130179686
    Abstract: A display enabled RFID tag (DERT) receives transaction details from the reader. DERT verifies that the details match their counterparts in the reader public key certificate. The process is aborted in case of a mismatch. DERT extracts and displays user-verifiable data. It then enters a countdown stage that lasts for a predetermined duration. A user observes the transaction information and, if the transaction amount and other details are deemed correct, presses an accept button provided on the DERT before the timer runs out. DERT signs the time-stamped transaction statement and sends it to the reader. This signed statement is then sent to the payment gateway and eventually to the financial institution that issued the payment DERT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: The Regents of the University of California
  • Publication number: 20130179061
    Abstract: An expert system manages a power grid wherein charging stations are connected to the power grid, with electric vehicles connected to the charging stations, whereby the expert system selectively backfills power from connected electric vehicles to the power grid through a grid tie inverter (if present) within the charging stations. In more traditional usage, the expert system allows for electric vehicle charging, coupled with user preferences as to charge time, charge cost, and charging station capabilities, without exceeding the power grid capacity at any point. A robust yet accurate state of charge (SOC) calculation method is also presented, whereby initially an open circuit voltage (OCV) based on sampled battery voltages and currents is calculated, and then the SOC is obtained based on a mapping between a previously measured reference OCV (ROCV) and SOC. The OCV-SOC calculation method accommodates likely any battery type with any current profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
  • Publication number: 20130179349
    Abstract: A display enabled RFID tag (DERT) receives transaction details from the reader. DERT verifies that the details match their counterparts in the reader public key certificate. The process is aborted in case of a mismatch. DERT extracts and displays user-verifiable data. It then enters a countdown stage that lasts for a predetermined duration. A user observes the transaction information and, if the transaction amount and other details are deemed correct, presses an accept button provided on the DERT before the timer runs out. DERT signs the time-stamped transaction statement and sends it to the reader. This signed statement is then sent to the payment gateway and eventually to the financial institution that issued the payment DERT.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: The Regents of the University of California
  • Publication number: 20130170046
    Abstract: An optical collector is disclosed which includes an imaging, aplanatic optical element having a front surface with a one-way light admitting portion, a back surface with a reflective portion, and an interior region of refractive material disposed between the front and backs surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
    Inventor: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
  • Publication number: 20130164369
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nanodisc without a membrane scaffold protein. The nanodisc includes a telodendrimer and a lipid; the nanodisc does not include a membrane scaffold protein. The telodendrimer has the general formula PEG-L-D-(R)n, wherein D is a dendritic polymer; L is a bond or a linker linked to the focal point group of the dendritic polymer; each PEG is a poly(ethylene glycol) polymer; each R is and end group of the dendritic polymer, or and end group with a covalently bound hydrophobic group, hydrophilic group, amphiphilic compound, or drug; and subscript n is an integer from 2 to 20. Methods of making the nanodiscs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: The Regents of the University of California
  • Publication number: 20130165636
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nanodisc with a membrane scaffold protein. The nanodisc includes a membrane scaffold protein, a telodendrimer and a lipid. The membrane scaffold protein can be apolipoprotein. The telodendrimer has the general formula PEG-L-D-(R)n, wherein D is a dendritic polymer; L is a bond or a linker linked to the focal point group of the dendritic polymer; each PEG is a poly(ethylene glycol) polymer; each R is and end group of the dendritic polymer, or and end group with a covalently bound hydrophobic group, hydrophilic group, amphiphilic compound, or drug; and subscript n is an integer from 2 to 20. Cell free methods of making the nanodiscs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: The Regents of The University of California