Patents by Inventor Xuewu Liu

Xuewu Liu 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).

  • Patent number: 9526824
    Abstract: A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignees: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Alessandro Grattoni, Daniel Fine, Randy Goodall, Sharath Hosali, Ryan Medema, Lee Hudson
  • Publication number: 20160032480
    Abstract: Provided is a particle that includes a first porous region and a second porous region that differs from the first porous region. Also provided is a particle that has a wet etched porous region and that does have a nucleation layer associated with wet etching. Methods of making porous particles are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicants: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Ming-Cheng Cheng
  • Publication number: 20150335678
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for activating proliferation, migration and differentiation of stem cells in an animal comprising the preparation of the activating agent, the step of administering to the animal an effective amount of chlorine dioxide and the use of the chlorine dioxide for activating proliferation, migration and differentiation of stem cells. The method of the invention, with a wide application range, can be used in the treatments which need the tissue regeneration and immunomodulatory capability of stem cells and to the activation of proliferation, migration and differentiation of stem cells in injured organs and/or tissues. Besides, the method can act promptly, moderately and persistently in proliferation, migration and differentiation of stem cells, with few or no side effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2013
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventor: Xuewu LIU
  • Publication number: 20150246174
    Abstract: A capsule configured for in vivo refilling of a therapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the capsule may contain methotrexate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Applicants: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Alessandro Grattoni, Randy Goodall, Lee Hudson
  • Patent number: 9005185
    Abstract: A capsule configured for in vivo refilling of a therapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the capsule may contain methotrexate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Alessandro Grattoni, Randy Goodall, Lee Hudson
  • Publication number: 20150088102
    Abstract: A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, electrodes and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Daniel FINE, Alessandro GRATTONI, Mauro FERRARI, Xuewu LIU, Randal GOODALL, Sharath HOSALI
  • Publication number: 20150004254
    Abstract: An externally-used solution containing chlorine dioxide for promoting hair growth is composed of chlorine dioxide or its precursors, pH regulators, medical solvents and plant extract in a certain weight ratio. The product may take the forms of a single solution containing chlorine dioxide or several solutions containing a chlorine dioxide precursor. The safety and effective oxidation sterilization and tissue regeneration ability of chlorine dioxide are introduced into the solution system for promoting hair growth, and the steps of removing hair loss factors, stimulating the growth of hair follicles, anti-inflammatory and anti-dandruff are done synchronously. Complemented medical solvents and plant extracts will change alopecia environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Xuewu Liu
  • Patent number: 8920625
    Abstract: Provided is a particle that includes a first porous region and a second porous region that differs from the first porous region. Also provided is a particle that has a wet etched porous region and that does have a nucleation layer associated with wet etching. Methods of making porous particles are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignees: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Ming-Cheng Cheng
  • Publication number: 20140180251
    Abstract: A capsule configured for in vivo refilling of a therapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the capsule may contain methotrexate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicants: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Alessandro Grattoni, Randy Goodall, Lee Hudson
  • Patent number: 8685755
    Abstract: A new fractionation device shows desirable features for exploratory screening and biomarker discovery. The constituent MSCs may be tailored for desired pore sizes and surface properties and for the sequestration and enrichment of extremely low abundant protein and peptides in desired ranges of the mass/charge spectrum. The MSCs are effective in yielding reproducible extracts from complex biological samples as small as 10 ?l in a time as short as 30 minutes. They are inexpensive to manufacture, and allow for scaled up production to attain the simultaneous processing of a large number of samples. The MSCs are multiplexed, label-free diagnostic tools with the potential of biological recognition moiety modification for enhanced specificity. The MSCs may store, protect and stabilize biological fluids, enabling the simplified and cost-effective collection and transportation of clinical samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Ennio Tasciotti, Ali Bouamrani, Ye Hu
  • Patent number: 8632510
    Abstract: A capsule configured for in vivo refilling of a thereapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the capsule may contain methotrexate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignees: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Alessandro Grattoni, Randy Goodall, Lee Hudson
  • Patent number: 8568877
    Abstract: Disclosed are a variety of porous and non-porous wire-like structures of microscopic and nanoscopic scale. For instance, disclosed are structures that comprise a porous object that comprises: (i) a first region; and (ii) a second region adjacent to the first region along an axis of the object, where the first region has at least one porous property different from that of the second region. Also disclosed are structures that include: (i) a high resistivity silicon; and (ii) a cross-section that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of the object. Also disclosed are methods of making and using such structures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Ciro Chiappini, Jean Raymond Fakhoury
  • Publication number: 20130240483
    Abstract: A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicants: The Ohio State University Research Foundation, The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Mauro FERRARI, Xuewu LIU, Alessandro GRATTONI, Daniel FINE, Randy GOODALL, Sharath HOSALI, Ryan MEDEMA, Lee HUDSON
  • Patent number: 8480637
    Abstract: A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignees: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Alessandro Grattoni, Daniel Fine, Randy Goodall, Sharath Hosali, Ryan Medema, Lee Hudson
  • Publication number: 20120116307
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to diffusion delivery systems and more particularly to high precision nanoengineered devices for therapeutic applications. The device contains diffusion areas that may be fabricated between bonded substrates, and the device can possess high mechanical strength. The invention further relates to capsules containing a diffusion delivery system. The present invention also relates to methods of fabricating the diffusion delivery systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Piyush Mohan Sinha, Bryan Smith, Sadhana Sharma
  • Publication number: 20120095443
    Abstract: A capsule configured for in vivo refilling of a thereapeutic agent. In certain embodiments, the capsule may contain methotrexate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicants: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Alessandro Grattoni, Randy Goodall, Lee Hudson
  • Patent number: 8077311
    Abstract: Provided is a flow-through CO2 system for simultaneously measuring surface seawater pH, carbon dioxide fugacity (fCO2), and total dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC). All measurements are based on spectrophotometric determinations of solution pH at multiple wavelengths using sulfonephthalein indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Robert H. Byrne, Eric Kaltenbacher, Xuewu Liu
  • Publication number: 20110266521
    Abstract: Disclosed are a variety of porous and non-porous wire-like structures of microscopic and nanoscopic scale. For instance, disclosed are structures that comprise a porous object that comprises: (i) a first region; and (ii) a second region adjacent to the first region along an axis of the object, where the first region has at least one porous property different from that of the second region. Also disclosed are structures that include: (i) a high resistivity silicon; and (ii) a cross-section that is substantially perpendicular to an axis of the object. Also disclosed are methods of making and using such structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Ciro Chiappini, Jean Raymond Fakhoury
  • Publication number: 20110065207
    Abstract: A new fractionation device shows desirable features for exploratory screening and biomarker discovery. The constituent MSCs may be tailored for desired pore sizes and surface properties and for the sequestration and enrichment of extremely low abundant protein and peptides in desired ranges of the mass/charge spectrum. The MSCs are effective in yielding reproducible extracts from complex biological samples as small as 10 ?l in a time as short as 30 minutes. They are inexpensive to manufacture, and allow for scaled up production to attain the simultaneous processing of a large number of samples. The MSCs are multiplexed, label-free diagnostic tools with the potential of biological recognition moiety modification for enhanced specificity. The MSCs may store, protect and stabilize biological fluids, enabling the simplified and cost-effective collection and transportation of clinical samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Ennio Tasciotti, Ali Bouamrani, Ye Hu
  • Publication number: 20100152699
    Abstract: A nanochannel delivery device and method of manufacturing and use. The nanochannel delivery device comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a nanochannel. The nanochannel may be oriented parallel to the primary plane of the nanochannel delivery device. The inlet and outlet may be in direct fluid communication with the nanochannel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicants: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, The Ohio State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Mauro Ferrari, Xuewu Liu, Alessandro Grattoni, Daniel Fine, Randy Goodall, Sharath Hosali, Ryan Medema, Lee Hudson