Patents by Inventor Yael Hanein
Yael Hanein 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).
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Publication number: 20230168216Abstract: A method of measuring signals from a surface. The method comprises: placing on the surface a flexible sensing device having an array of coated electrodes, wherein at least one electrode of the array is metallic and is at least partially coated by a polymer; and collecting signals from the sensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Yael HANEIN, Lilach BAREKET, Moshe DAVID-PUR, David RAND, Lilah INZELBERG YIFA, David RABINOVICH
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Patent number: 11567028Abstract: A method of measuring signals from a surface. The method comprises: placing on the surface a flexible sensing device having an array of coated electrodes, wherein at least one electrode of the array is metallic and is at least partially coated by a polymer; and collecting signals from the sensing device.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2016Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Yael Hanein, Lilach Bareket, Moshe David-Pur, David Rand, Lilah Inzelberg, David Rabinovich
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Publication number: 20230014065Abstract: A system for determining muscle activation comprises a set of electrode adherable to a skin of a subject, and a processor in communication with the electrodes. The processor has a circuit configured for receiving locations of the electrodes and electrical signals detected by the electrodes, analyzing the signals to identify a section of an active muscle, identifying locations of at least a segment of active muscles and activation patterns of the active muscles based on the identified section, and constructing a displayable map of the locations and the activation patterns, wherein patterns corresponding to different active muscles are distinguishable on the map.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicants: X-trodes LTD, Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Yael HANEIN, Stas STEINBERG, Lilah INZELBERG YIFA
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Publication number: 20200316370Abstract: An efficient nanoscale semiconducting optoelectronic system, containing a P/N acceptor donor organic hetrojunction which is optimized for neuronal stimulation—an organic electrolytic photocapacitor. The devices comprise a thin (80 nm) trilayer of metal and p-n semiconducting organic nanocrystals. When illuminated in physiological solution, these metal-semiconductor devices charge up, transducing light pulses into localized displacement currents that are strong enough to electrically stimulate neurons with safe light intensities.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: October 8, 2020Inventors: Yael HANEIN, Niyazi Serdar SARICIFTCI, Eric Daniel GLOWACKI, David RAND, Gur LUBIN, Marie JAKESOVA
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Publication number: 20180321173Abstract: A method of measuring signals from a surface. The method comprises: placing on the surface a flexible sensing device having an array of coated electrodes, wherein at least one electrode of the array is metallic and is at least partially coated by a polymer; and collecting signals from the sensing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: Yael HANEIN, Lilach BAREKET, Moshe DAVID-PUR, David RAND, Lilah INZELBERG, David RABINOVICH
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Patent number: 9368875Abstract: An antenna system comprises a first end-fire antenna element and a second end-fire antenna element facing each other in a planar arrangement, the antenna elements being configured such as to cause destructive interference between individual end-fire radiations of the elements, while maintaining constructive interference generally perpendicular to the planar arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Zeev Iluz, Amir Boag, Yael Hanein, Jacob Scheuer
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Publication number: 20160146983Abstract: A reflectarray for shaping electromagnetic radiation having a characteristic wavelength in an operating band of wavelengths, the reflectarray comprising: a planar backplane that reflects the electromagnetic radiation; a dielectric layer located on the backplane; a plurality of cells, each cell characterized by a maximum dimension less than the characteristic wavelength of the radiation and comprising an array of at least two antennas having different shapes that reflect the electromagnetic radiation; wherein the antennas in the plurality of cells are coplanar.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Zeev ILUZ, Amir BOAG, Yael HANEIN, Jacob SCHEUER, Yuval YIFAT, Michal EITAN-WIENER
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Publication number: 20150229165Abstract: A rectifying antenna device is disclosed. The device comprises a pair of electrode structures, and at least one nanostructure diode contacting at least a first electrode structure of the pair and being at least in proximity to a second electrode structure of the pair. At least one electrode structure of the pair receives AC radiation, and the nanostructure diode(s) at least partially rectifies a current generated by the AC radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Yael HANEIN, Amir BOAG, Jacob SCHEUER, Inbal FRIEDLER
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Patent number: 9018616Abstract: A rectifying antenna device is disclosed. The device comprises a pair of electrode structures, and at least one nanostructure diode contacting at least a first electrode structure of the pair and being at least in proximity to a second electrode structure of the pair. At least one electrode structure of the pair receives AC radiation, and the nanostructure diode(s) at least partially rectifies a current generated by the AC radiation.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Yael Hanein, Amir Boag, Jacob Scheuer, Inbal Friedler
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Patent number: 8774936Abstract: The present invention provides a novel photoelectrical device for efficient transmission of electrical signals to a neuron. This photoelectrical device comprises one or more charging units for coupling to and stimulating one or more neurons by charge, the charging unit comprising: a nanostructure-based electrode having a surface, which has a predetermined developed surface area for coupling to a neuron and which carries a plurality of photosensitive regions (e.g. quantum dots) interfacing with a biocompatible macromolecule for tuning the relative energy levels between the photosensitive regions and the electrode, as well as for directing the spatial polarity of charge separation the surface being thereby electrically chargeable and dischargeable in response to light excitation of the photosensitive regions, the charges stimulating the neuron when coupled to the surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignees: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ltd., Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Uri Banin, Shlomo Yitzchaik, Ori Cheshnovsky, Yael Hanein, Evelyne Sernagor
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Publication number: 20140138546Abstract: An antenna system is disclosed. The system comprises a first end-fire antenna element and a second end-fire antenna element facing each other in a planar arrangement, the antenna elements being configured such as to cause destructive interference between individual end-fire radiations of the elements, while maintaining constructive interference generally perpendicular to the planar arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Inventors: Zeev Iluz, Amir Boag, Yael Hanein, Jacob Scheuer
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Patent number: 8594762Abstract: A device for positioning at least one cell in at least one addressable position, the device comprising a substrate formed with at least one addressable pore and at least one channel embedded in the substrate and being in fluid communication with the at least one pore. The at least one pore and the at least one channel are designed and constructed such that an under-pressure formed in the at least one channel results in vacuum adherence of the at least one cell onto the at least one pore, such that a single cell is vacuum adhered onto a single pore. In one embodiment, the substrate is a non-conductive substrate and is further formed with one or more electrode structures, where each of the electrode structures is positioned in one of the pores. In an additional embodiment the device is designed locatable onto an organ, such as a brain.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2010Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Eshel Ben-Jacob, Ronen Segev, Itay Baruchi, Eyal Hulata, Yoash Shapira, Yael Hanein, Tamir Gabay
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Publication number: 20130230703Abstract: A stamping device for stamping a nanotube network onto a target substrate is disclosed. The device comprises a template structure having a support structure formed on or attached to a substrate, and a plurality of nanotubes being supported by the support structure and engaging a plane which is spatially separated from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Zeev Abrams, Yael Hanein, Miron Hazani, Ori Cheshnovsky, Zvi Ioffe
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Patent number: 8413704Abstract: A stamping device for stamping a nanotube network onto a target substrate is disclosed. The device comprises a template structure having a support structure formed on or attached to a substrate, and a plurality of nanotubes being supported by the support structure and engaging a plane which is spatially separated from the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2008Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Zeev Abrams, Yael Hanein, Miron Hazani, Ori Cheshnovsky, Zvi Ioffe
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Publication number: 20120197364Abstract: The present invention provides a novel photoelectrical device for efficient transmission of electrical signals to a neuron. This photoelectrical device comprises one or more charging units for coupling to and stimulating one or more neurons by charge, the charging unit comprising: a nanostructure-based electrode having a surface, which has a predetermined developed surface area for coupling to a neuron and which carries a plurality of photosensitive regions (e.g. quantum dots) interfacing with a biocompatible macromolecule for tuning the relative energy levels between the photosensitive regions and the electrode, as well as for directing the spatial polarity of charge separation the surface being thereby electrically chargeable and dischargeable in response to light excitation of the photosensitive regions, the charges stimulating the neuron when coupled to the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicants: Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd., RAMOT AT TEL-AVIV UNIVERSITY LTD.Inventors: Uri Banin, Shlomo Yitzchaik, Ori Cheshnovsky, Yael Hanein, Evelyne Sernagor
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Publication number: 20110121258Abstract: A rectifying antenna device is disclosed. The device comprises a pair of electrode structures, and at least one nanostructure diode contacting at least a first electrode structure of the pair and being at least in proximity to a second electrode structure of the pair. At least one electrode structure of the pair receives AC radiation, and the nanostructure diode(s) at least partially rectifies a current generated by the AC radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2009Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Ramot at Tel-Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Yael Hanein, Amir Boag, Jacob Scheuer, Inbal Friedler
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Publication number: 20100136605Abstract: A device for positioning at least one cell in at least one addressable position, the device comprising a substrate formed with at least one addressable pore and at least one channel embedded in the substrate and being in fluid communication with the at least one pore. The at least one pore and the at least one channel are designed and constructed such that an under-pressure formed in the at least one channel results in vacuum adherence of the at least one cell onto the at least one pore, such that a single cell is vacuum adhered onto a single pore. In one embodiment, the substrate is a non-conductive substrate and is further formed with one or more electrode structures, where each of the electrode structures is positioned in one of the pores. In an additional embodiment the device is designed locatable onto an organ, such as a brain.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Applicant: Ramot At Tel Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Eshel Ben-Jacob, Ronen Segev, Itay Baruchi, Eyal Hulata, Yoash Shapira, Yael Hanein, Tamir Gabay
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Patent number: 7684844Abstract: A device for positioning at least one cell in at least one addressable position, the device comprising a substrate (12) formed with at least one addressable pore (14) and at least one channel (16) embedded in the substrate and being held in fluid communication with the at least one pore. The at least one pore and the at least one channel are designed and constructed such that an under-pressure formed in the at least one channel results in vacuum adherence of the at least one cell onto the at least one pore, such that a single cell is vacuum adhered onto a single pore. In one embodiment, the substrate is a non-conductive substrate and is further formed with one or more electrode structures (22), where each of the electrode structures is positioned in one of the pores. In an additional embodiment the device is designed to be locatable on an organ, such as the brain.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2003Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: Ramot at Tel Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Eshel Ben-Jacob, Ronen Segev, Itay Baruchi, Eyal Hulata, Yoash Shapira, Yael Hanein, Tamir Gabay
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Publication number: 20090095412Abstract: A stamping device for stamping a nanotube network onto a target substrate is disclosed. The device comprises a template structure having a support structure formed on or attached to a substrate, and a plurality of nanotubes being supported by the support structure and engaging a plane which is spatially separated from the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: Ramot At Tel Aviv University Ltd.Inventors: Zeev Abrams, Yael Hanein, Miron Hazani, Ori Cheshnovsky, Zvi Ioffe
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Patent number: 7442515Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides devices for binding cells or molecules, wherein each device includes (a) a body defining a first surface and a second surface that is located opposite to the first surface; (b) a heater disposed upon the first surface; and (c) a temperature-responsive layer disposed upon the second surface. In another aspect, the present invention provides methods for binding molecules or living cells to a temperature-responsive material.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2003Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: University of WashingtonInventors: Buddy D. Ratner, Xuanhong Cheng, Karl Bohringer, Yanbing Wang, Yael Hanein, Ashutosh Shastry