Patents by Inventor The University of Utah Research Foundation

The University of Utah Research Foundation 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: 20130098613
    Abstract: A method of selectively blocking fractures in a subterranean formation by injecting a diversion agent into the well is disclosed. According to one embodiment, the method comprises injecting a diversion agent into a subterranean formation to form an alkaline-earth carbonate precipitate from decomposition of a carbonyl compound, wherein the diversion agent includes the carbonyl compound and an alkaline-earth halide salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventor: University of Utah Research Foundation
  • Publication number: 20130099205
    Abstract: An electrical device comprising (A) a substrate having a surface and (B) a nanohole superlattice superimposed on a portion of the surface is provided. The nanohole superlattice comprises a plurality of sheets having an array of holes defined therein. The array of holes is characterized by a band gap or band gap range. The plurality of sheets forms a first edge and a second edge. A first lead comprising a first electrically conductive material forms a first junction with the first edge. A second lead comprising a second electrically conductive material forms a second junction with the second edge. The first junction is a Schottky barrier with respect to a carrier. In some instances a metal protective coating covers all or a portion of a surface of the first lead. In some instances, the first lead comprises titanium, the second lead comprises palladium, and the metal protective coating comprises gold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventor: University of Utah Research Foundation
  • Publication number: 20130072909
    Abstract: Some assemblies can include a male cap and a female cap, each of which can be used to cover separated medical connectors. In certain arrangements, a male cap can include a movable carriage that transitions from a retracted position when an assembly with which the male cap is associated is in a closed state to an extended position when the assembly is in an open state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicants: THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION, CATHETER CONNECTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Catheter Connections, Inc., The University of Utah Research Foundation