THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150376567 | MEDIA FOR STEM CELLS - The present invention relates to a medium for storing, preserving, culturing, and/or differentiating stem cells. The medium employs a synthetic thermo-responsive copolymer, dispersed in an aqueous vehicle, which allows the medium to be readily “switched” between a non-gelatinous (fluid) form and a gelatinous form by simply adjusting temperature across the gelling temperature of the medium. As such, stem cells can be easily captured within a 3D gel matrix by simply mixing the stem cells with the non-gelatinous/fluid form of the medium and then gelling the medium by adjusting the temperature across the gelling temperature of the medium. The stem cells encapsulated within the gelatinous form of the medium may then be preserved for a significant time period before either using the stem cells directly within the medium (e.g. in therapy, or in culturing, differentiation, and such like), or after their extraction from the medium. | 12-31-2015 |
20140283368 | ADAPTIVE DESIGN OF FIXTURE FOR THIN-WALLED SHELL/CYLINDRICAL COMPONENTS - A group of fixtures for thin-walled shell/cylindrical components ( | 09-25-2014 |
20130221409 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES WITH 2DEG AND 2DHG - A semiconductor device comprises three semiconductor layers. The semiconductor layers are arranged to form a 2DHG and a 2DEG separated by a polarization layer. The device comprises a plurality of electrodes: first and second electrodes electrically connected to the 2DHG so that current can flow between them via the 2DHG and a third electrode electrically connected to the 2DEG so that when a positive voltage is applied to the third electrode, with respect to at least one of the other electrodes, the 2DEG and the 2DHG will be at least partially depleted. | 08-29-2013 |
20130185828 | METHODS FOR IMPROVING ABIOTIC STRESS RESPONSE - Provided are methods and compositions for improving the growth characteristics of plants. | 07-18-2013 |
20130126942 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A low-loss GaN-based semiconductor device is provided. | 05-23-2013 |
20130046052 | Polymer Synthesis - A method of preparing a block copolymer of Formula (B) wherein P | 02-21-2013 |
20130008678 | REMOTE CONFINED-SPACE MACHINING, AND POSITIONING AND SECURING ARRANGEMENT - A machining tool comprises a frame mounting an extendable yoke slidable with respect to the frame in a first direction through one or more mounting pillars. A tool motor is mounted on the yoke. A drive mechanism for the yoke is also mounted in the frame, with a drive motor to drive the yoke drive mechanism. A belt is between pulleys on the drive motor and mechanism to transmit drive between them. A rotatable sleeve is around the tool motor and on which sleeve the belt engages on opposite sides of the tool motor, whereby the tool motor can extend between the drive motor and mechanism, thereby resulting in a compact arrangement of the tool. | 01-10-2013 |
20120146068 | Semiconductor Light Source and Method of Fabrication Thereof - Embodiments of the present invention provided a method of fabricating a semiconductor light source structure. The method comprises providing a GaAs substrate; forming a lower cladding layer above the substrate, the lower cladding layer comprising an AI | 06-14-2012 |
20120138323 | REMOTE CONFINED-SPACE MACHINING, AND POSITIONING AND SECURING ARRANGEMENT - A machining tool comprises a frame mounting an extendable yoke slidable with respect to the frame in a first direction through one or more mounting pillars. A tool motor is mounted on the yoke. A drive mechanism for the yoke is also mounted in the frame, with a drive motor to drive the yoke drive mechanism. A belt is between pulleys on the drive motor and mechanism to transmit drive between them. A rotatable sleeve is around the tool motor and on which sleeve the belt engages on opposite sides of the tool motor, whereby the tool motor can extend between the drive motor and mechanism, thereby resulting in a compact arrangement of the tool. | 06-07-2012 |
20110286893 | PLASMA MICROREACTOR APPARATUS, STERILISATION UNIT AND ANALYSER - Apparatus for the production of a product gas (eg hydrogen and ozone) comprises: a supply of reactant gas (eg oxygen and steam) ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110254177 | POWER ELECTRONIC PACKAGE HAVING TWO SUBSTRATES WITH MULTIPLE SEMICONDUCTOR CHIPS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS - A power electronic package includes: first and second high thermal conductivity insulating non-planar substrates; and multiple semiconductor chips and electronic components between the substrates. Each substrate includes multiple electrical insulator layers and patterned electrical conductor layers connecting to the electronic components, and further includes multiple raised regions or posts, which are bonded together so that the substrates are mechanically and electrically connected. The number, arrangement, and shape of the raised regions or posts are adjusted to have mechanical separation between the substrates. The electrical conductor layers are separated and isolated one another so that multiple electric circuits are provided on at least one of the substrates. | 10-20-2011 |
20110127706 | DAMPERS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKES - An apparatus of a damper ( | 06-02-2011 |
20100213129 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING WATER BY FORWARD OSMOSIS - A water purification apparatus comprising a semi-permeable membrane capable of being contacted with a water source; a superabsorbent polymer capable of absorbing water across said semi-permeable membrane; a pressure application surface capable of transmitting pressure to the gel; and a permeable membrane through which absorbed water is capable of being released from the gel upon application of pressure thereto from said pressure application surface, wherein said permeable membrane is isolated in use from the water source by an isolation means | 08-26-2010 |
20100164187 | ADAPTIVE DESIGN OF FIXTURE FOR THIN-WALLED SHELL/CYLINDRICAL COMPONENTS - A group of fixtures for thin-walled shell/cylindrical components ( | 07-01-2010 |
20100094600 | DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Embodiments of the present invention relate to a system and method for analysing, designing and manufacturing a body to determine potential discontinuities within the body when subjected to an action. | 04-15-2010 |
20100015681 | Hydrogen Production By Means Of A Cell Expression System - Expression vectors, host cells and methods of using a recombinant expression system for the production of hydrogen are disclosed. The expression vectors comprise the a bidirectional hydrogenase protein complex coding sequence of SEQ ID NO:1. | 01-21-2010 |
20090236014 | Treatment of metal components - A process for treating a non-ferrous metal component, comprising placing the component into a process chamber at an elevated temperature, biasing the component to have a potential capable of attracting ions, introducing oxygen into the chamber at a pressure such that a glow discharge comprising oxygen ions is generated, the process chamber additionally comprising a glow discharge ionization enhancing means, and activating the glow discharge ionization enhancing means thereby increasing charged species density of the glow discharge, the oxygen ions flowing towards the component and colliding the surface thereof at least some of which diffuse into the component. | 09-24-2009 |
20090026407 | ADHESIVE MATERIALS - A reversibly adhesive combination comprising a first component having a first surface and a second component having a second surface, the respective components being adhesively attachable when said surfaces are in contact and the combination is subject to environmental conditions of a first type and the components being separable when the combination is subject to environmental conditions of a second type wherein the first and second components respectively comprise oppositely charged polyelectrolytes. Typically the polyelectrolytes are respectively a polyacid and a polybase. Typically the environmental conditions are represented by pH. | 01-29-2009 |
20090024052 | METHOD AND PROBE FOR MEASURING THE IMPEDANCE OF HUMAN OR ANIMAL BODY TISSUE - A method for determining whether a probe for measuring the impedance of human or animal body tissue has been placed over a boundary between different tissue types is described. The probe used in the method comprises at least a first ( | 01-22-2009 |
20080279857 | Therapeutic Agent - The present invention relates to agents which modulate the effect of a RAMP (Receptor Activity Modifying Protein) protein on a Calcitonin Receptor Like Receptor (CRLR). Also included in the present invention are methods and uses of such agents and assays for identifying such agents. The agents of the present disclosure may be used in the treatment of, for example, cancer, obesity and other disorders. | 11-13-2008 |
20080262375 | Apparatus For Measuring Tissue Samples Electrical Impedance - Apparatus for measuring the electrical impedance of a tissue sample comprises a probe and a sheath comprising an elongated tubular body having one closed end and one open end providing an internal cavity. The sheath is composed of a material which when contacted with a tissue sample is capable of providing a conductive path through the sheath between the electrodes and the tissue sample. The resistivity of the material forming the sheath when contacted with the tissue sample is greater than the resistivity of the tissue sample. The probe is received within the internal cavity of the sheath. The sheath is impervious to bacteria and viruses. | 10-23-2008 |