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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160141481 | THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS BASED ON TETRAHEDRITE STRUCTURE FOR THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - Thermoelectric materials based on tetrahedrite structures for thermoelectric devices and methods for producing thermoelectric materials and devices are disclosed. The thermoelectric device has a pair of conductors and a p-type thermoelectric material disposed between the conductors. The thermoelectric material is at least partially formed of a hot pressed high energy milled tetrahedrite formed of tetrahedrite ore and pure elements to form a tetrahedrite powder of Cu12-xMxSb4S13 disposed between the conductors, where M is at least one of Zn and Fe. | 05-19-2016 |
20160115210 | COLORIMETRIC AND FLUORESCENT PROTEINS - The invention relates to intracellular lipid binding proteins that bind retinoids and/or dye ligands and that are modified to transmit or emit light at a variety of different wavelengths. | 04-28-2016 |
20160046955 | p-Coumaroyl-CoA:Monolignol Transferase - The invention relates to nucleic acids encoding a p-coumaroyl-CoA:monolignol transferase and to inhibitory nucleic acids adapted to inhibit the expression and/or translation of a p-coumaroyl-CoA:monolignol transferase RNA. Inhibition of p-coumaroyl-CoA:monolignol transferase in plants improves the incorporation of monolignol ferulates into the lignin of plants, giving rise to plant biomass that is more easily processed into useful products such as paper and biofuels. | 02-18-2016 |
20160041232 | TOOL EMPLOYING HOMOTOPY-BASED APPROACHES IN FINDING THE CONTROLLING UNSTABLE EQUILIBRIUM POINT IN THE ELECTRIC POWER GRID - The analysis tool employs a computer-implemented algorithm that uses homotopy-based approaches to map the solution from the exit point to the controlling unstable equilibrium point (UEP). The computational time is reduced significantly by using an approximate exit point rather than computing an accurate exit point as it is required in finding the controlling UEPs using traditional transient stability direct methods. In addition, this method eliminates the necessity of computing the minimum gradient point (MGP) which is a key element in using Newton methods. These properties provide an advantage to homotopy-based approaches over traditional iterative methods in terms of both speed of computation and reliability of finding solutions. | 02-11-2016 |
20160031787 | SYNTHESIS OF BIOBASED AND SUBSTITUTED TEREPHTHALIC ACIDS AND ISOPHTHALIC ACIDS - Methods for producing bio-terephthalic acid and bio-isophthalic acid. Methods comprise a cycloaddition reaction to produce bio-4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, and bio-3-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic from bio-isoprene and bio-acrylic acid. An aromatization reaction produces bio-para-toluic acid and bio-meta-toluic acid from the bio-4-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic acid, and bio-3-methyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxylic. An oxidation reaction produces the bio-terephthalic acid and isophthalic acid from the bio-para-toluic acid and bio-meta-toluic acid. | 02-04-2016 |
20160000730 | MANAGING OSTEOPOROSIS WITH HMW PEG - The present invention relates to the administration of compositions comprising polyethylene glycol, for improving the general gastrointestinal health of an animal increasing growth performance and treating osteopenia, osteoporosis and other bone disorders. | 01-07-2016 |
20150204787 | PLANT PHENOMETRICS SYSTEMS AND METHODS AND DEVICES RELATED THERETO - Chlorophyll fluorescence may be studied in response to a variety of environmental cues or conditions by growing phototrophic organisms under actinic illumination. Such illumination may be punctuated or disrupted to gain information about the photosynthetic properties or performance of the phototrophic organism. Instruments or devices for carrying out the method are also described. | 07-23-2015 |
20150163840 | CELLULAR CONNECTION SHARING - Techniques for sharing a cellular network connection amongst multiple devices over a local area network are provided that reduce cellular network load during crowded events. In an aspect, a devices is configure to perform operations that include scanning an area for another device that has established a first wireless cellular connection with a cellular network device of a cellular network and that enables an indirect connection of the device to the cellular network device via a direct connection of the device to the other device via a local network device. The operations further include, in response to identifying the other device as a result of the scanning, sending a request to the other device to connect to the other device via the local network device and to receive the indirect connection to the cellular network device. | 06-11-2015 |
20150157209 | BIOMEDICAL DETECTION APPARATUS - A biomedical apparatus employing laser light is provided. In another aspect, laser light is unfocused when it is emitted upon in vivo or exposed internal tissue during surgery. A further aspect provides a visual and/or audio warning to the surgeon during surgery if a cancer cell is detected, within one minute and more preferably within five seconds, of emission of laser light upon the targeted tissue. | 06-11-2015 |
20150120045 | GLIDING ROBOTIC FISH NAVIGATION AND PROPULSION - A robotic submersible includes a housing having a body and a tail. In another aspect, a pump and a pump tank adjust the buoyancy of a submersible housing. In a further aspect, a first linear actuator controls the pump and/or a buoyancy, and/or a second linear actuator controls a position of a battery and/or adjusts a center of gravity. Another aspect includes a pump and at least one linear actuator that control gliding movements of the housing. In still a further aspect, a motor couples a tail with a body, such that the motor controls the movements of the tail to create a swimming movement. Moreover, an additional aspect provides a controller selectively operating the pump, first actuator, second actuator, and motor to control when swimming and gliding movements occur. | 04-30-2015 |
20150080672 | FOOD INTAKE MONITORING SYSTEM USING APNEA DETECTION IN BREATHING SIGNALS - A wearable breathing sensor, such as a piezoelectric chest belt system, generates a breathing signal that is analyzed by a classifier to identify apnea patterns indicating that the subject has swallowed during breathing. These breathing signals are computer-analyzed to extract inferences regarding the subject's eating and drinking patterns and thereby provide useful data for monitoring food or beverage intake for remote health monitoring. | 03-19-2015 |
20150071958 | IMMUNOLOGICAL COMPOSITION FOR CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE - The invention relates to methods and compositions for treating or inhibiting infection of | 03-12-2015 |
20150069366 | Nanocluster Based Light Emitting Device - A luminescent device including an emission layer having luminescent nanoclusters is provided. The luminescent nanoclusters can be phosphorescent metal halides. The luminescent device can emit IR, NIR, colored, or white light and be pumped electrically or optically. A method for manufacturing a luminescent device including an emission layer having luminescent nanoclusters is also provided. | 03-12-2015 |
20150052641 | CONTROL OF CELLULOSE BIOSYNTHESIS BY OVEREXPRESSION OF A TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR - The invention relates to the over-expression of a transcription factor selected from the group consisting of MYB46, HAM1, HAM2, MYB112, WRKY11, ERF6, and any combination thereof in a plant, which can modulate and thereby modulating the cellulose content of the plant. | 02-19-2015 |
20150051744 | Linear Optimal Power Flow System and Method - An electric power system or power grid is optimized using a computer-implemented tool the represents in computer memory the optimization function and at least one constraint, which the processor operates upon using a linear programming solver algorithm. The constraints are represented in memory as data structures that include both real and reactive power terms, corresponding to at least one of a power flow model and a transmission line model. The transmission line model is represented using a piecewise linear representation. The power flow model may also include for each node in the power system a real power loss term representing transmission line loss allocated to that node. | 02-19-2015 |
20150050747 | DIRECTED DNA CO-POLYMER MASS AMPLIFICATION FOR ssDNA DETECTION - The disclosure generally relates to the use of a bio-barcode (BBC) method for capture and demonstrates hybridization co-polymerization amplification readout of the BBC as a method of rapid detection of single stranded DNA output with an increased sensitivity for the initial target input to the BBC assay. The BBC assay reporter ssDNA can be modified for rapid readout. Two ssDNA molecules are designed to co-polymerize and then continually hybridize into double stranded DNA. The double stranded DNA can be optically and/or electrically detected. Kits related to the two ssDNA molecules and the BBC assay also are disclosed. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047070 | METHOD OF ENHANCING PLANT DROUGHT TOLERANCE BY EXPRESSION OF NDR1 - A method of producing improved drought tolerance in a plant by introducing into a plant or plant part a vector having a nucleic acid molecule which expresses or increases a polypeptide that confers drought tolerance compared to a plant in which no vector with the nucleic acid is introduced. The polypeptide is a NON-RACE-SPECIFIC DISEASE RESISTANCE 1 (NDR1). | 02-12-2015 |
20150042781 | NON-VECTOR SPACE SENSING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR VIDEO RATE IMAGING AND MANIPULATION - Compressive sensing based video rate imaging techniques are presented. Rather than scan the entire image, the imaging system only scans part of the topography of the sample as a compressed scan. After the data has been collected, an algorithm for image reconstruction is applied for recovering the image. Because compressive sensing is used, the imaging rate is increased from several minutes per frame to seconds per frame. Non-vector space control techniques are also presented. No-vector space control use image or compressive data as the input and feedback to generate a closed-loop motion control. Compressive sensing technique provides an efficient data reduction method to retain the essential information in the original image. The non-vector space control method can be used as motion control method with compressive feedback without or with noise. | 02-12-2015 |
20150029764 | TRANSFORMER-LESS UNIFIED POWER FLOW CONTROLLER - A power control device includes a first terminal, a second terminal connected to a transmission line, a first cascade multilevel inverter (CMI) and a second CMI. The first CMI is connected to the second terminal. The second CMI connected in series between the first terminal and the second terminal. | 01-29-2015 |
20150028923 | HIGH EFFICIENCY GATE DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR POWER TRANSISTORS - An improved gate drive circuit is provided for a power device, such as a transistor. The gate driver circuit may include: a current control circuit; a first secondary current source that is used to control the switching transient during turn off of the power transistor and a second secondary current source that is used to control the switching transient during turn on of the power transistor. In operation, the current control circuit operates, during turn on of the power transistor, to source a gate drive current to a control node of the power transistor and, during turn off of the power transistor, to sink a gate drive current from the control node of the power transistor. The first and second secondary current sources adjust the gate drive current to control the voltage or current rate of change and thereby the overshoot during the switching transient. | 01-29-2015 |
20150027237 | NON-VOLATILE MEMORY WITH LINEAR HOT-ELECTRON INJECTION TECHNIQUE AND STRAIN GAUGE USING THE SAME - A linear hot-electron injection technique is provided for a non-volatile memory arrangement. The non-volatile memory is comprised of: a floating gate transistor; a capacitor with a first terminal electrically coupled to the gate node of the floating gate transistor; a current reference circuit electrically coupled to the source node of the floating gate transistor; and a feedback circuit electrically coupled between the source node of the floating gate transistor and a second terminal of the capacitor. The feedback circuit operates to adjust a voltage at the gate node of the floating gate transistor in accordance with a source-to-drain voltage across the floating gate transistor. | 01-29-2015 |
20150008496 | TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION METHOD FOR HIGH-DENSITY FLOATING-GATE MEMORY - A temperature compensation technique is provided for a non-volatile memory arrangement. The memory arrangement includes: a memory circuit ( | 01-08-2015 |
20140346355 | ELECTRON MICROSCOPE - An electron microscope is provided. In another aspect, an electron microscope employs a radio frequency which acts upon electrons used to assist in imaging a specimen. Furthermore, another aspect provides an electron beam microscope with a time resolution of less than 1 picosecond with more than 10 | 11-27-2014 |
20140328102 | POWER SOURCE INVERTER FOR USE WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL - An improved topology is presented for a single phase power source inverter that is designed to minimize double frequency ripple. The inverter circuit includes: a capacitor coupled in parallel across a direct current (DC) voltage source; a bridge circuit having three legs electrically connected in parallel with the voltage source and each other, such that each leg of the bridge circuit being comprised of two switches coupled in series with each other; a low pass filter electrically connected between the bridge circuit and a load; an auxiliary inductor having a first terminal electrically connected to one leg of the bridge circuit and a second terminal electrically connected to another leg of the bridge circuit and the load; and a controller that drives the switches of the bridge circuit in a manner that maintains instantaneous power transfer across the bridge circuit constant. | 11-06-2014 |
20140322823 | Metallic Nanoparticle Synthesis with Carbohydrate Capping Agent - The disclosure relates to metal nanoparticle compositions and their methods of formation and use, in particular gold nanoparticles (AuNP) and gold-coated magnetic nanoparticles. Compositions according to the disclosure include aqueous suspensions of metal nanoparticles that are stabilized with one or more carbohydrate capping agents and/or that are functionalized with one or more binding pair members for capture/detection of a target analyte. The nanoparticle suspensions are stable for extended periods and can be functionalized as desired at a later point in time, typically prior to use in an assay for the detection of a target biological analyte. The stable nanoparticle suspension can be formed by the aqueous reduction of oxidized metal precursors at non-acidic pH values in the presence of a carbohydrate-based capping agent such as dextrin or other oligosaccharides. | 10-30-2014 |
20140309637 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTERLOCKING SURGICAL SCREWS AND NAILS - The present invention demonstrates and improved interlocking nail and screw combination to repair fracture bones. The preferred combination uses an hourglass shaped intramedullary nail wherein the larger ends of the nail have holes capable of receiving screws. The holes may, or may not be conical. Further, the holes may or may not be threaded. The surgical screws have a variety of thread patterns, or lack threads. A non-threaded end is believed to improve healing because of a larger core diameter as compared to a comparably sized threaded screw end. | 10-16-2014 |
20140306153 | LITHIUM-POROUS METAL OXIDE COMPOSITIONS AND LITHIUM REAGENT-POROUS METAL COMPOSITIONS - The invention relates to lithium reagent-porous metal oxide compositions having RLi absorbed into a porous oxide. In formula RLi, R is an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an alkyny group, an aryl group, an alkaryl group, or an NR | 10-16-2014 |
20140283896 | Transparent Energy-Harvesting Devices - A transparent luminescent solar concentrator is provided. The transparent luminescent solar concentrator has luminophores embedded within a waveguide matrix that both selectively absorb and emit near-infrared light to an edge mounted or embedded solar photovoltaic array. | 09-25-2014 |
20140274777 | LIPID DROPLET PROTEIN MARKERS FOR ALGAL OIL ACCUMULATION - The application relates to apparatuses, methods and kits for detecting and quantifying oil content in algal samples. | 09-18-2014 |
20140269524 | COLLISION DETECTION AND BITWISE ARBITRATION IN MULTICARRIER WIRELESS NETWORKS - A method is provided for detecting collisions and arbitrating channel access in a multicarrier wireless network. The method includes: transmitting a collision probe over a data channel using a first antenna of a first communication device, where the collision probe is derived from a binary codeword comprised of k bits and each bit of the binary codeword is transmitted using a different subcarrier frequency of the data channel; listening for a signal on the data channel using a second antenna of the first communication device and concurrently with the transmission of the collision probe; comparing a collision probe received on the data channel from another communication device with the collision probe transmitted on the data channel by the first communication device; detecting a collision on the data channel based on the comparison step; and arbitrating access to the data channel upon detecting a collision on the data channel. | 09-18-2014 |
20140265647 | ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE HAVING DISCRETE WIRES - An electromagnetic device includes discrete wires for its poles or teeth. In another aspect, an electromagnetic device includes a stator unit and an adjacent movable unit, at least one of which includes magnetic flux-carrying poles, with a majority of each pole including multiple discrete wires. In another aspect, the movable unit is an electric motor rotor, a linear electric motor armature, a solenoid armature, or an electric generator rotor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140258195 | Neuromorphic Spatiotemporal Where-What Machines - In various embodiments, electronic apparatus, systems, and methods include a unified compact spatiotemporal method that provides a process for machines to deal with space and time and to deal with sensors and effectors. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 09-11-2014 |
20140256547 | POLYMICROBIAL FORMULATIONS FOR ENHANCING PLANT PRODUCTIVITY - The present invention relates to eco-friendly compositions and methods for providing plant growth enhancing formulations comprising mixtures of microbial isolates. In particular, numerous bacterial and fungal strains were isolated from a variety of soil types, from rhizospheres and from root nodules of leguminous plants, in designed combinations, for providing plant growth and plant productivity enhancing formulations. These specifically designed polymicrobial formulations would further provide protection against plant pathogens lowering the need for nitrogen containing fertilizers, solubilize minerals, protect plants against pathogens, and make available to the plant valuable 10 nutrients, such as phosphate, thus reducing and eliminating the need for using chemical fertilizers and chemical pesticides. | 09-11-2014 |
20140255885 | Language Study System and Method Employing Multifaceted Block Device Representation System - A composition in the target language is parsed into plural different linguistic components, including sound level, grammar level and at least one functional grammar level component. The linguistic components are then expressed on different facets of an n-sided block device representation system according to predefined sets of rules. The facets of the block device may then be selectively examined by the learner to visualize how the target language functions to express the composition with respect to the way sounds, grammar and functional grammar are used. The block device representation system may be computer-implemented, rendering the facets on display panels associated with physical blocks, or as computer-generated images upon a display device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140248675 | METHYL BUTENOL SYNTHASE - The present invention provides novels genes encoding methyl butenol (MBO) synthase, methy butenol synthases and their use in methyl butenol production. | 09-04-2014 |
20140239237 | MICROBIAL NANOWIRES AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING - Electrically conductive nanowires, and genetically or chemically modified production and use of such nanowires with altered conductive, adhesive, coupling or other properties are described. The disclosed nanowires are used as device or device components or may be adapted for soluble metal remediation. | 08-28-2014 |
20140235532 | IMMUNOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI HEAT STABLE ENTEROTOXIN - The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the treatment and prevention of diarrhea and diarrheal related diseases and disorders in both animals and humans. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the treatment of said diarrhea and diarrheal related diseases and disorders with a vaccine. In still further embodiments, the invention relates to the treatment of constipation using the disclosed methods and compositions. | 08-21-2014 |
20140232444 | SELF-POWERED TIMER APPARATUS - A method is provided for implementing a timer using a floating-gate transistor. The method includes: injecting a charge into a floating-gate transistor at an initial time, where a gate terminal of the floating-gate transistor is comprised of polysilicon encased by an insulating material; creating lattice imperfections at boundary of the polysilicon to cause leakage from the floating-gate transistor; measuring current read out from the floating-gate transistor at a time subsequent to the initial time; and determining an amount of time between the initial time and the subsequent time using the measured current. | 08-21-2014 |
20140231283 | PRODUCT PACKAGING SYSTEM WITH ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT - A package providing a storage space with features capable of affecting atmospheric conditions therein, comprising a body having a first and at least one second storage space adjacent thereto, wherein the first storage space is defined by sidewalls, and the at least one second storage space is defined by sidewalls including at least a portion thereof which further defines the first storage space, the second storage space providing a reservoir for containing an antimicrobial agent therein, wherein the antimicrobial agent includes a precursor to chlorine dioxide gas and the portion of the sidewall which further defines the first storage space is configured to allow for the delivery of the chlorine dioxide gas from the second storage space into the first storage space. | 08-21-2014 |
20140220261 | MICROWAVE PLASMA REACTORS - Microwave plasma assisted reactors, for example chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) reactors, are disclosed. The disclosed reactors operate at high pressures (>180-320 Torr) and high power densities (>150 W/cm3), and thereby enable high deposition rate CVD processes that rapidly deposit materials. In particular, reactor design examples are described that, when operating in the 180-320 Torr pressure regime, rapidly CVD synthesize high quality polycrystalline (PCD) and single crystal diamond (SCD). The improved reactors include a radial contraction in the vicinity of the plasma chamber (and optionally a combined expansion in the vicinity of the electromagnetic wave source, followed by the contraction) in the main microwave chamber as electromagnetic energy propagates from an electromagnetic wave source to a plasma/deposition chamber. | 08-07-2014 |
20140211204 | HAND-HELD WIRELESS PLATFORM AND OPTICS FOR MEASUREMENT OF DNA, RNA, MICRORNAS, AND OTHER MARKERS OF PATHOGENS, GENETIC DISEASES, AND CANCER - The present invention provides compositions for making and methods of using a hand-held nucleic acid amplification device, comprising a disposable biochip with a series of sample wells, each sample well having a novel optical arrangement that includes a light-emitting diode (LED) and a single light capturing element (e.g. a photodiode) for quickly measuring light emissions from biological samples such as nucleic acid amplification reactions. Such a device can utilize isothermal amplification for obtaining detectable yields of amplified nucleic acid product in short time periods, for example, within seconds. | 07-31-2014 |
20140196167 | NEW SOURCES OF APHID RESISTANCE IN SOYBEAN PLANTS - The present invention relates to compositions and methods for identifying and using new germplasm providing aphid resistant in soybean plants, particularly for use in breeding soybean plant lines and cultivars representing specific set(s) of germplasm. In particular, aphid resistant soybean plants comprising new sources of germplasm and stacked germplasm/genes conferring enhanced aphid resistance are provided. These enhanced aphid resistant plants find use in breeding soybean plant lines (cultivars) including lines having superior aphid resistance. Further, the inventions relate to providing new aphid resistant germplasm identified by markers associated with plants having decreased damage from aphid feeding, as well as plants having enhanced tolerance to aphid infestation. Even further, the invention relates to compositions and methods for using genetic markers in breeding methods for producing plants and plant cultivars having increased resistance to aphid damage and increased tolerance to aphids, while retaining and acquiring desired agronomic traits. | 07-10-2014 |
20140187826 | CATALYTIC BIOREACTORS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Various embodiments provide a bioreactor for producing a bioproduct comprising a housing; and one or more catalytically active zones located in the housing and adapted to keep two incompatible gaseous reactants separated when in a gas phase, wherein each of said catalytically active zone comprises a catalytic component retainer and a catalytic component retained within and/or on the catalytic component retainer. Each of said catalytically active zones may additionally or alternatively comprise a liquid medium located on either side of the catalytic component retainer and the catalytic component may additionally or alternatively be a suspended catalytic component suspended in a liquid medium located on either side of the catalytic component retainer. Methods of using various embodiments of the bioreactor to produce a bioproduct, such as isobutanol, are also provided. | 07-03-2014 |
20140170350 | POROUS SOL GELS AND METHODS AND STRUCTURES RELATED THERETO - A method of forming a porous sol gel, including a dried porous sol gel, is provided comprising forming a sol gel from a sol gel-forming composition comprising a silane solution and a catalyst solution; and non-supercritically drying the sol gel to provide a dried porous sol gel having no springback. The dried porous sol gel can include dried macroporous or mesoporous sol gels or dried hybrid aerogels. The materials may contain open or filled pores. Such materials are useful as thermal insulators | 06-19-2014 |
20140150634 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF MAKING A COMPOSITE STRUCTURE - In accordance with the present teachings, a method of producing composite having a 3A Q3D reinforcement phase is disclosed. The method of producing the composite provides producing a three-dimensionally woven configuration where a first fiber from a first sheet of reinforcement phase is interwoven or mechanically linked with at least one of an adjacent second layer and then back into the first sheet. The linking fibers are passed between layers at an acute angle generally less than about 10 degrees. The method includes impregnating the woven construction with a curable polymer such as epoxy. | 06-05-2014 |
20140134685 | METHOD TO INCREASE ALGAL BIOMASS AND ENHANCE ITS QUALITY FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FUEL - The invention provides a recombinant cell having a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide which is a lipase having at least 40% amino acid sequence identity to a polypeptide having SEQ ID NO:1, and methods of using the recombinant cell to produce triacylglycerols or to increase oil production by the cell. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130864 | Transparent Luminescent Solar Concentrators For Integrated Solar Windows - A transparent luminescent solar concentrator is provided. In another aspect, a luminescent solar concentrator absorbs outside of visible light and emits outside of visible light. A further aspect of a luminescent solar concentrator employs nanocrystal clusters embedded in a polymeric matrix. In still another aspect, a unique ligand and luminophore host pairing is used for a solar concentrator. | 05-15-2014 |
20140120627 | METHOD FOR LABELING NANOCLAY FOR TRACKING THEM WITHIN DIFFERENT SOLID AND LIQUID MATERIAL - A method of monitoring a location of a nanoparticle within a material is described herein. The method includes the steps of providing at least one nanoclay particle, attaching a fluorescent tag to the at least one nanoclay particle, and determining a fluorescence of the fluorescent-labeled nanoclay particle. The method also includes forming the material including the at least one fluorescent-labeled nanoclay particle, depositing the material in an aqueous solution, and detecting a movement of the fluorescent-labeled nanoclay particle from the material to the aqueous solution. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120255 | METHODS FOR COATING METALS ON HYDROPHOBIC SURFACES - A method of plating a metal on a hydrophobic polymer, especially in the shape of small particles, involves: (a) contacting a surface of hydrophobic polymer substrate with a polycation such as poly(allylamine hydrochloride) to create a treated surface; (b) contacting the treated surface with a catalyst; and then (c) immersing the surface in a electroless metal plating bath to create a coating of metal on the surface. Metals include copper, silver, gold, nickel and cobalt. Catalysts are selected from compounds containing palladium, platinum, tin, copper, or nickel salts. Damaging surface treatments such as etching by plasma or acid are avoided. | 05-01-2014 |
20140120169 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ENCAPSULATION OF HYDROPHILIC MATERIALS - A process for preparing polymeric composite particles includes the steps of preparing an oil phase containing a biodegradable polymer and a water phase containing a hydrophilic compound or nanoparticle and emulsifying the oil phase in the water phase to form emulsions. Then solvent is removed from the emulsions to prepare the particles in the form of capsules and spheres in sizes from 0.01 μm (10 nm) to 50 μm. | 05-01-2014 |
20140110268 | ELECTROCATALYTIC HYDROGENATION AND HYDRODEOXYGENATION OF OXYGENATED AND UNSATURATED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS - A process and related electrode composition are disclosed for the electrocatalytic hydrogenation and/or hydrodeoxygenation of organic substrates such as biomass-derived bio-oil components by the production of hydrogen atoms on a catalyst surface followed by the reaction of the hydrogen atoms with the organic reactants. Biomass fast pyrolysis-derived bio-oil is a liquid mixture containing hundreds of organic compounds with chemical functionalities that are corrosive to container materials and are prone to polymerization. A high surface area skeletal metal catalyst material such as Raney Nickel can be used as the cathode. Electrocatalytic hydrogenation and/or hydrodeoxygenation convert the organic substrates under mild conditions to reduce coke formation and catalyst deactivation. The process converts oxygen-containing functionalities and unsaturated bonds into chemically reduced forms with an increased hydrogen content. The process is operated at mild conditions, which enables it to be a good means for stabilizing bio-oil to a form that can be stored and transported using metal containers and pipes. | 04-24-2014 |
20140097264 | SOLID CARRIER SPRAYER APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A solid carrier sprayer apparatus, including a solid carrier container, a liquid container, a solid carrier spreading apparatus, and a liquid application apparatus is provided. The solid carrier spreading apparatus can be coupled to receive solid carrier from the solid carrier container, and is configured to drop the received solid carrier substantially evenly over an area of ground. The liquid application apparatus can be coupled to receive liquid from the liquid container, and is configured to spray received liquid substantially evenly over the received solid carrier, such that the liquid is sprayed substantially evenly over the received solid carrier before the solid carrier is dropped substantially evenly over the area of ground. Methods of using a solid carrier sprayer apparatus are also discussed. | 04-10-2014 |
20140093926 | INTEGRATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ORGANIC ACID PRODUCTION - Crude bio-based organic acid-producing feedstock is used to produce a bio-based organic acid. Related systems and methods are also described such as an integrated method including a step of producing a crude polyol product and then processing the crude polyol product to produce a bio-based organic acid. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090694 | Reconfigurable Photovoltaic Panels - A photovoltaic panel system is reconfigurable. In another aspect, multiple photovoltaic modules are removably attachable in a linear manner via interfacing male and female electrical connectors and/or magnetic electrical connectors. A further aspect of the present system provides additive collective voltage increases by plugging in multiple photovoltaic modules along one axis while also providing additive collective current increases by connecting these and/or other photovoltaic modules along a generally perpendicular axis. | 04-03-2014 |
20140070670 | ENERGY HARVESTING DEVICES FOR LOW FREQUENCY APPLICATIONS - An energy harvesting device has been developed for low frequency applications. The energy harvesting device is comprised of a buckling member having a longitudinal axis and configured to exhibit multiple snap-through events in response to a deformation applied axially thereto, where the buckling member is constrained laterally in relation to the longitudinal axis; and at least one cantilever extends outwardly from the buckling member. The cantilever(s) is coated with a piezoelectric material and supports a mass disposed at an opposing end from which it is attached to the buckling member. In this arrangement, the buckling member is able to respond to axial deformations occurring at a frequency less than one Hertz. | 03-13-2014 |
20140066793 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING CUFF BLOOD PRESSURE - A method is provided for determining blood pressure for a subject using a sphygmomanometer. The method includes: measuring an oscillometric cuff pressure waveform of the subject using the sphygmomanometer; representing the measured waveform with a physical model accounting for mechanics of the cuff, an artery and coupling between the cuff and the artery; determining the model unknowns from the measured waveform; and determining blood pressure for the subject using the determined model. | 03-06-2014 |
20140066788 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING PULSE TRANSIT TIME AS A FUNCTION OF BLOOD PRESSURE - A method is provided for determining pulse transit time of a subject as a function of blood pressure. The method includes: measuring a proximal waveform indicative of the arterial pulse at a proximal site of the subject; measuring a distal waveform indicative of the arterial pulse at a distal site of the subject; defining a relationship between the proximal waveform and the distal waveform in terms of unknown parameters of a nonlinear model; determining the unknown parameters of the nonlinear model from the measured proximal waveform and the measured distal waveform; and determining pulse transit time for the subject as a function of blood pressure from the parameters of the nonlinear model. The nonlinear model can account for arterial compliance and peripheral wave reflection, where the arterial compliance depends on blood pressure. | 03-06-2014 |
20140059924 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING MIXED ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS AS BIOFUELS - A process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuel or additive to a petroleum fuel for use in a compression ignition (CI) engine. The process preferably provides a partial transesterification of a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters with at least one alkyl alcohol containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the presence of a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst to produce a mixture of the fatty acid methyl esters and alkyl alcohol esters of the fatty acids. | 03-06-2014 |
20140058367 | ADAPTIVE LASER SYSTEM FOR OPHTHALMIC USE - An adaptive laser system for ophthalmic use is provided. In another aspect, a relatively inexpensive laser is employed. In another aspect of the present system, non-linear optical imaging uses multiphoton fluorescences and/or second harmonic generation, to create three-dimensional mapping of a portion of the eye in combination with automated feedback to assist with a surgical operation. In a further aspect of the present system, the patient interface uses laser induced markings or indicia to aid in focusing and/or calibration. Still another aspect employs temporal focusing of the laser beam pulse. | 02-27-2014 |
20140038243 | METHODS FOR PRETREATING BIOMASS - A method for treating biomass is provided, which includes, in a reactor, allowing gaseous ammonia to condense on the biomass and react with water present in the biomass to produce pretreated biomass, wherein reactivity of polysaccharides in the biomass is increased during subsequent biological conversion as compared to polysaccharides in biomass which has not been pretreated. A method for treating biomass with a liquid ammonia and recovering the liquid ammonia is also provided. Related systems which include a biochemical or biofuel production facility are disclosed. | 02-06-2014 |
20140032461 | SYNAPSE MAINTENANCE IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL NETWORKS - The developmental neural network is trained using a synaptic maintenance process. Synaptogenic trimming is first performed on the neuron inputs using a synaptogenic factor for each neuron based on standard deviation of a measured match between the input and synaptic weight value. A top-k competition among all neurons then selects a subset of said neurons as winning neurons. Neuronal learning is applied only to these winning neurons, updating their synaptic weights and updating their synaptogenic factors. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031720 | NON-INVASIVE DEVICE FOR DIAGNOSING GASTROESPHAGEAL REFLUX - The present invention provides compositions and methods useful in the diagnosis and management of Gastroesophageal Reflux. Specifically, the inventions provide a device and methods of using the device for accurately, quantitatively, and non-invasively diagnosing Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in both patients at risk for GERD and patients demonstrating reflux-like symptoms. In particular, the inventions relate to detecting and analyzing upward esophageal movements in patients, such as human infants, children, and adults. | 01-30-2014 |
20140024026 | METALLIC NANOPARTICLE SYNTHESIS WITH CARBOHYDRATE CAPPING AGENT - The disclosure relates to metal nanoparticle compositions and their methods of formation and use, in particular gold nanoparticles (AuNP) and gold-coated magnetic nanoparticles. Compositions according to the disclosure include aqueous suspensions of metal nanoparticles that are stabilized with one or more carbohydrate capping agents and/or that are functionalized with one or more binding pair members for capture/detection of a target analyte. The nanoparticle suspensions are stable for extended periods and can be functionalized as desired at a later point in time, typically prior to use in an assay for the detection of a target biological analyte. The stable nanoparticle suspension can be formed by the aqueous reduction of oxidized metal precursors at non-acidic pH values in the presence of a carbohydrate-based capping agent such as dextrin or other oligosaccharides. | 01-23-2014 |
20140020133 | Genetically Engineered Plants with Increased Vegetative Oil Content - The invention relates to genetically modified agricultural plants with increased oil content in vegetative tissues, as well as to expression systems, plant cells, seeds and vegetative tissues related thereto. | 01-16-2014 |
20140007304 | GENES AND SNP MARKERS FOR APHID RESISTANT GENES FROM SOYBEAN LINES PI 567541B, PI567543C, AND PI 567598B | 01-02-2014 |
20140004572 | A-XYLOSIDASE ENHANCED CONVERSION OF PLANT BIOMASS INTO FERMENTABLE SUGARS | 01-02-2014 |
20140002610 | REAL-TIME 3D SHAPE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20130338372 | Substituted Imidazoline Compounds - The invention relates to compositions comprising substituted imidazoline compounds including prodrugs, and salts thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the use of these compositions as therapeutic agents, preferably for the treatment of arthritis or cancer. In further embodiments, The invention relates to the pharmaceutical compositions with effective amounts of substituted imidazoline compounds disclosed herein that function as agonist or antagonists of the genetic expression or interactions with transcription factor NF-κB. | 12-19-2013 |
20130336811 | ROTOR APPARATUS - A rotor apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a woven and/or stacked fiber rotor or impeller is used for a water turbine. A further aspect provides a woven and/or stacked fiber rotor or impeller used for a wind turbine. In | 12-19-2013 |
20130327010 | WAVE DISC ENGINE APPARATUS - A wave disc engine apparatus is provided. A further aspect employs a constricted nozzle in a wave rotor channel. A further aspect provides a sharp bend between an inlet and an outlet in a fluid pathway of a wave rotor, with the bend being spaced away from a peripheral edge of the wave rotor. A radial wave rotor for generating electricity in an automotive vehicle is disclosed in yet another aspect. | 12-12-2013 |
20130297299 | Sparse Auditory Reproducing Kernel (SPARK) Features for Noise-Robust Speech and Speaker Recognition - The speech feature extraction algorithm is based on a hierarchical combination of auditory similarity and pooling functions. Computationally efficient features referred to as “Sparse Auditory Reproducing Kernel” (SPARK) coefficients are extracted under the hypothesis that the noise-robust information in speech signal is embedded in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS) spanned by overcomplete, nonlinear, and time-shifted gammatone basis functions. The feature extraction algorithm first involves computing kernel based similarity between the speech signal and the time-shifted gammatone functions, followed by feature pruning using a simple pooling technique (“MAX” operation). Different hyper-parameters and kernel functions may be used to enhance the performance of a SPARK based speech recognizer. | 11-07-2013 |
20130282174 | JUMPING ROBOT - A jumping robot is provided. In another aspect, a jumping robot weighs less than 50 grams, jumps at least 20 cm high and has a maximum linear dimension of 10 cm. A further aspect provides a robot that employs an electromagnetic actuator that actuates at least two of: jumping, steering, self-righting, and/or mid-air orientation control. | 10-24-2013 |
20130280762 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING AND USING DENSIFIED BIOMASS PRODUCTS CONTAINING PRETREATED BIOMASS FIBERS - A process is provided comprising subjecting a quantity of plant biomass fibers to a pretreatment to cause at least a portion of lignin contained within each fiber to move to an outer surface of said fiber, wherein a quantity of pretreated tacky plant biomass fibers is produced; and densifying the quantity of pretreated tacky plant biomass fibers to produce one or more densified biomass particulates, wherein said biomass fibers are densified without using added binder. | 10-24-2013 |
20130263329 | ENZYMES THAT SYNTHESIZE ZINGIBERENE - The invention relates to nucleic acids encoding a zingiberene synthase that enables host cells and plants to make zingiberene that is useful in fragrances and for repelling or killing insects. The invention also relates to isolated zingiberene synthases and to methods for making zingiberenes. | 10-03-2013 |
20130254930 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR XYLEM-SPECIFIC EXPRESSION IN PLANT CELLS - The invention provides promoter sequences that regulate specific expression of operably linked sequences in developing xylem cells and/or in developing xylem tissue. The developing xylem-specific sequences are exemplified by the DX5, DX8, DX11, and DX15 promoters, portions thereof, and homologs thereof. The invention further provides expression vectors, cells, tissues and plants that contain the invention's sequences. The compositions of the invention and methods of using them are useful in, for example, improving the quantity (biomass) and/or the quality (wood density, lignin content, sugar content etc.) of expressed biomass feedstock products that may be used for bioenergy, biorefinary, and generating wood products such as pulp, paper, and solid wood. | 09-26-2013 |
20130247456 | DENSIFIED BIOMASS PRODUCTS CONTAINING PRETREATED BIOMASS FIBERS - A product is provided comprising at least one densified biomass particulate having a substantially smooth, non-flakey outer surface and containing no added binder, wherein said densified biomass particulate is comprised of a plurality of pretreated lignin-coated plant biomass fibers which contain a trace amount of base from pretreatment of said fibers. Methods for using and making the product are also described. | 09-26-2013 |
20130244338 | FUNCTIONALIZATION OF A POROUS MEMBRANE WITH AN ADSORBED POLYACID - The disclosure relates to a process and related article for functionalizing a porous membrane by contacting the membrane with a polyacid polymer at low pH to stably adsorb a polyacid layer on the membrane pore surface. The resulting functionalized membrane is characterized by a high density of free acid groups, resulting in a higher specific capacity for its intended application. The process allows functionalization of porous membranes in a very simple, one-step process. Such functional membranes may find multiple uses, including rapid, selective binding of proteins for their purification or immobilization. | 09-19-2013 |
20130239461 | ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOBIOREACTOR ARRAY (EPBRA) SYSTEM AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - A system is described herein that comprises one or more modular environmental photobioreactor arrays, each array containing two or more photobioreactors, wherein the system is adapted to monitor each of the photobioreactors and/or modulate the conditions with each of the photobioreactors. The photobioreactors are also adapted for measurement of multiple physiological parameters of a biomass contained therein. Various methods for selecting and characterizing biomass are also provided. In one embodiment, the biomass is algae. | 09-19-2013 |
20130219547 | FERULOYL-CoA:MONOLIGNOL TRANSFERASE - The invention relates to nucleic acids encoding a feruloyl-CoA:monolignol transferase and the feruloyl-CoA:monolignol transferase enzyme that enables incorporation of monolignol ferulates, for example, including p-coumaryl ferulate, coniferyl ferulate, and sinapyl ferulate, into the lignin of plants. | 08-22-2013 |
20130217073 | DIGESTIBLE LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS AND EXTRACTIVES AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME - The invention relates to methods for treating lignocellulosic biomass to obtain useful products therefrom. | 08-22-2013 |
20130212736 | ENZYME DIRECTED OIL BIOSYNTHESIS IN MICROALGAE - The present invention is related to biosynthetic oil compositions and methods of making thereof. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the use of endogenous enzymes in plants capable of synthesizing oil. In preferred embodiments, said plants are algae. In further embodiments, said algae are from the family | 08-15-2013 |
20130209172 | Subsurface Barrier Retention System and Methods Related Thereto - A subsurface retention barrier system installed in situ to retain water in a projected root zone of one or more plants is disclosed. An apparatus and system for installing the subsurface retention barriers and methods related thereto are also disclosed. | 08-15-2013 |
20130199281 | ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER-BASED FLOW SENSOR AND METHODS RELATED THERETO - An apparatus includes an electroactive polymer member and a first electric terminal and a second electric terminal. The electroactive polymer member has a free portion configured to change position relative to a fixed portion in response to an external stimulus corresponding to at least one of a flow parameter or a fluid parameter. The first electric terminal and the second electric terminal are coupled to the electroactive polymer member. The first electric terminal and the second electric terminal provide an electrical signal in response to the change. | 08-08-2013 |
20130184595 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING ARTERIAL PULSE WAVE VELOCITY - Methods are presented for determining pulse transit time (PTT) and/or pulse wave velocity (PWV) of a subject by application of parametric system identification to proximal and distal arterial waveforms. The two waveforms are measured from the subject. A system is defined that relates the proximal arterial waveform to the distal arterial waveform (or vice versa) in terms of the unknown parameters of a parametric mathematical model. The model parameters are determined from the measured waveforms using system identification. PTT between the proximal and distal arterial sites is then determined from the system model. PWV may also be determined by dividing the distance between measurement sites (D) by PTT. | 07-18-2013 |
20130166758 | System and Method for Preparing and Delivering Informational Content - At least one content publishing server having a memory storing a map data structure configured by a content author which defines relationships among plural resources and thereby define an informational item of higher granularity content. Each of the plural resources are associated with a first electronic file linked to said map data structure and configured to store information about the usage of the associated resource. Higher granularity content is associated with a second electronic file linked to said map data structure configured to store information about the usage of the higher granularity content. The server which delivers the informational item to a computer gathers feedback usage information reflecting how the higher granularity content and individual ones of the plural resources are used by users. The server updates the electronic files in accordance with the feedback usage information. | 06-27-2013 |
20130157340 | GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT 5-ENOLPYRUVYLSHIKIMATE-3-PHOSPHATE (EPSP) SYNTHASE - A plant comprising SEQ. ID. NO. 2 or a functional portion thereof, wherein SEQ ID NO. 2 is not native to said plant. A glyphosate resistant grass of economic value comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes a EPSPS enzyme. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecule comprises a sequence of SEQ. ID. NO. 1, or a functional portion thereof. In some embodiments, the EPSPS enzyme can be a polypeptide molecule comprising an amino acid sequence that is essentially of SEQ. ID. NO. 2, or portion thereof. Embodiments include a DNA construct comprising a SEQ. ID. NO. 1 or a functional portion thereof and transgenic methods for inserting the DNA construct into a plant. Some embodiments include non-transgenic glyphosate resistant turfgrasses. | 06-20-2013 |
20130157284 | COLORIMETRIC AND FLUORESCENT PROTEINS - The invention relates to intracellular lipid binding proteins that bind retinoids and/or dye ligands and that are modified to transmit or emit light at a variety of different wavelengths. | 06-20-2013 |
20130153931 | N-DOPED SINGLE CRYSTAL DIAMOND SUBSTRATES AND METHODS THEREFOR - The disclosure relates to the formation of n-doped single crystal diamond (SCD). In general, a SCD substrate is preferentially anisotropically etched to provide one or more recesses in the SCD substrate, where the recesses are defined by ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130150619 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING ACYLOXY CARBOXYLIC ACIDS AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF - The disclosure relates to a process for forming an acyloxy carboxylic acid or a derivative of the acid. A hydroxy acid compound is reacted with a carboxylic acid in a reaction vessel and in the presence of a catalyst, such as in a reactive distillation column containing the catalyst. The reaction product formed in the reaction vessel includes an acyloxy carboxylic acid compound, which can be removed continuously from the vessel in a product stream. Another product stream containing unreacted (excess) carboxylic acid and/or reaction byproducts such as water can be separately removed continuously from the reaction vessel. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146536 | WATER AND OIL SEPARATION SYSTEM - A separation system includes at least a hydrocyclone and one or more membranes. In another aspect, a separation system includes a membrane having graduated and/or asymmetrical pore sizes. A further aspect of a separation system includes an inner membrane, an outer membrane and a hydrocyclonic flow between the membranes. | 06-13-2013 |
20130131104 | HISTIDINE RICH PROTEIN-2 DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR CEREBRAL MALARIA - The present inventions relate to accurately identifying a subset of patients within a larger group with malarial parasitemia. In particular, the present inventions provide compositions and methods comprising a malarial protein, histidine rich pro-tein-2 (HRP-2) for determining the general severity of a malarial infection in patients. Specifically, the inventions provide a rapid test comprising a read-out for HRP-2 levels in bodily fluids for determining whether a comatose patient's disease is a result of malaria as opposed to coma of another cause with incidental parasitemia. Specifically, in one preferred embodiment, a rapid test is contemplated as a quantitative rapid test dipstick. Further, these inventions relate to predictive tests for patients at risk for progression of relatively mild malaria disease to the more life-threatening cerebral malaria in addition to determining the etiology of malaria infections in comatose patients. | 05-23-2013 |
20130130334 | BIOFUEL AND ELECTRICITY PRODUCING FUEL CELLS AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATED TO SAME - A fuel cell comprising an anode electrode, a cathode electrode and a reference electrode electronically connected to each other; a first biocatalyst comprising a consolidated bioprocessing organism (e.g., a cellulomonad or | 05-23-2013 |
20130130221 | System and Method to Facilitate Creation of Educational Information - The computer-implemented system to facilitate creation of educational information employs a networked computer system that stores at least one resource in association with a first electronic file, storing metadata information about usage of the resource. A resource assembly tool implemented by a computer is programmed to access the networked computer system to display information to an instructor about at least one resource, including the metadata information. This aids the instructor in selecting resources for inclusion in educational information being created. The resource assembly tool is configured to assemble the educational information to include resources selected for inclusion being created for dissemination to learners via said networked computer system. The networked computer system is further configured to capture information about usage of the resource and to update the stored metadata information to reflect said captured information. | 05-23-2013 |
20130116462 | METHOD TO PRODUCE ACETYLDIACYLGLYCEROLS (AC-TAGS) BY EXPRESSION OF AN ACETYLTRANSFERASE GENE ISOLATED FROM EUONYMUS ALATUS (BURNING BUSH) - The present invention relates to novel diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, and methods of their use. In particular, the invention describes genes encoding proteins having diacylglycerol acetyltransferase activity, specifically for transferring an acetyl group to a diacylglycerol substrate to form acetyl-Triacylglycerols (ac-TAGS), for example, a 3-acetyl-1,2-diacyl-sn-glycerol. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the transferase, as well as mutants and variant forms. The present invention also relates to methods of using novel diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, including their expression in transgenic organisms at commercially viable levels, for increasing production of 3-acetyl-1,2-diacyl-sn-glycerols in plant oils and altering the composition of oils produced by microorganisms, such as yeast, by increasing ac-TAG production. Additionally, oils produced by methods of the present inventions comprising genes and proteins are contemplated for use as biodiesel fuel, in polymer production and as naturally produced food oils with reduced calories. | 05-09-2013 |
20130102909 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A CENTRAL AORTIC PRESSURE WAVEFORM - A method is provided for determining a central aortic pressure waveform. The method includes: measuring two or more peripheral artery pressure waveforms; analyzing the signals so as to extract common features in the measured waveforms; and determining an absolute central aortic pressure waveform based on the common features. | 04-25-2013 |
20130101730 | MICROWAVE PLASMA REACTORS - New and improved microwave plasma assisted reactors, for example chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) reactors, are disclosed. The disclosed microwave plasma assisted reactors operate at pressures ranging from about 10 Torr to about 760 Torr. The disclosed microwave plasma assisted reactors include a movable lower sliding short and/or a reduced diameter conductive stage in a coaxial cavity of a plasma chamber. For a particular application, the lower sliding short position and/or the conductive stage diameter can be variably selected such that, relative to conventional reactors, the reactors can be tuned to operate over larger substrate areas, operate at higher pressures, and discharge absorbed power densities with increased diamond synthesis rates (carats per hour) and increased deposition uniformity. | 04-25-2013 |
20130084020 | Generalized Multiscale Seam Carving Framework - A computer-implemented method for resizing an image using a seam carving algorithm. The method may include measuring energy levels of pixels in an original image to derive an original energy map; applying a filter to an original energy map to derive a first energy map having a scale less than the original energy map; iteratively applying the filter N times, starting with the first energy map, to an energy map from an immediately preceding iteration; upsampling each of the energy maps to a resolution that matches the original energy map; combining the upsampled energy maps with the original energy map to form a composite image; identifying a seam by finding a path in the composite image having lowest energy quantities from one end of the composite image to an opposing end of the composite image; and selectively deleting the identified seam from the original image, thereby yielding a resized image. | 04-04-2013 |
20130071538 | WHEAT VARIETY MSU LINE E0028 - A wheat variety designated MSU Line E0028, the plants and seeds of MSU Line E0028, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety E0028 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety E0028 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety E0028. The present technology also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from MSU Line E0028 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071498 | Insecticidal Compositions and Uses Thereof - The present invention provides compositions and methods for controlling plant pests. In particular, the present invention provides plant extracts with insecticidal activity. | 03-21-2013 |
20130069531 | MICROWAVE PLASMA REACTORS - New and improved microwave plasma assisted reactors, for example chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) reactors, are disclosed. The disclosed microwave plasma assisted reactors operate at pressures ranging from about 10 Torr to about 760 Torr. The disclosed microwave plasma assisted reactors include a movable lower sliding short and/or a reduced diameter conductive stage in a coaxial cavity of a plasma chamber. For a particular application, the lower sliding short position and/or the conductive stage diameter can be variably selected such that, relative to conventional reactors, the reactors can be tuned to operate over larger substrate areas, operate at higher pressures, and discharge absorbed power densities with increased diamond synthesis rates (carats per hour) and increased deposition uniformity. | 03-21-2013 |
20130009825 | MICROPATTERNING OF CONDUCTIVE GRAPHITE PARTICLES USING MICROCONTACT PRINTING - Methods involve a combination of polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) coating or silane self assembly on a substrate; microcontact printing; and conductive graphite particles, especially size controlled highly conductive exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets. The conductive graphite particles are coated with a charged polymer such as sulfonated polystyrene. The graphite particles are patterned using microcontact printing and intact pattern transfer on a substrate that has an oppositely-charged surface. The method allows for conductive organic patterning on both flat and curved surfaces and can be used in microelectronic device fabrication. | 01-10-2013 |
20120325202 | PROCESS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS - A process for the treatment of biomass to render structural carbohydrates more accessible and/or digestible using concentrated ammonium hydroxide with or without anhydrous ammonia addition, is described. The process preferably uses steam to strip ammonia from the biomass for recycling. The process yields of monosaccharides from the structural carbohydrates are good, particularly as measured by the enzymatic hydrolysis of the structural carbohydrates. The monosaccharides are used as animal feeds and energy sources for ethanol production. | 12-27-2012 |
20120322064 | HYBRIDIZATION PROBES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE - Hybridization probes for hybridizing to the same target nucleic acid are disclosed, the hybridization probes comprising an electrically-active magnetic nanoparticle-labeled detector probe and a capture probe including a conjugating moiety for immobilization. Also disclosed is a biodetection method including the steps of: providing hybridization probes for hybridizing to the same target nucleic acid, the hybridization probes comprising an electrically-active magnetic nanoparticle-labeled detector probe and a capture probe; hybridizing the target nucleic acid with each of the electrically-active magnetic nanoparticle-labeled detector probe and a capture probe in a sample including the target nucleic acid; magnetically separating the hybridized target nucleic acid from the sample; capturing the hybridized target nucleic acid on a substrate through the capture probe; and measuring the oxidation-reduction signal of the electrically-active magnetic nanoparticle-labeled detector probe. | 12-20-2012 |
20120315623 | DETECTION OF CONDUCTIVE POLYMER-LABELED ANALYTES - The disclosure relates to the detection of analytes (e.g., biological pathogens such as bacteria or viruses) using a conductive polymer label. The disclosed detection system utilizing the conductive polymer label generally involves the formation of an analyte conjugate between the target analyte and a conductive polymer moiety conjugated to the target analyte. The conductive polymer portion of the analyte conjugate is electrically activated to form an electrically activated analyte conjugate having an increased electrical conductivity relative to the analyte conjugate as originally formed. The electrically activated analyte conjugate can then be detected by any suitable means, such as by conductimetric or electrochemical detection. | 12-13-2012 |
20120283203 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY, INSULIN RELATED DISEASES AND HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA - A process of enhancing insulin excretion in a subject includes administering to the subject a polyphenol active ingredient. The polyphenol active ingredient is a purified cyanidin-3-glycoside alone or purified cyanidin alone. The pharmaceutically acceptable carrier is administered with the polyphenol active ingredient. | 11-08-2012 |
20120237949 | SPECIFIC DETECTION AND QUANTIFICATION OF PHOSPHATIDIC ACID USING AN ARABIDOPSIS TRIGALACTOSYLDIACYLGLYCEROL-4 (TGD4) PROTEIN - The present invention is related to the field of phospholipid detection. In particular, certain embodiments provide the detection of phosphatidic acid. For example, certain proteins are capable of binding phosphatidic acid and can be used as a diagnostic and/or research tool to identify and quantitate phosphatidic acid. Phosphatidic acid may be in or from cells and tissues isolated from plants, animals and humans. For example, a trigalactosyldiacylglycerol-2 (TGD2) protein may be fused with a fluorescent probe to monitor and measure phosphatidic acid in vitro as well as in vivo. In other embodiments, a trigalactosyldiacylglycerol-4 (TGD4) protein may be fused with a fluorescent probe to monitor and measure phosphatidic acid in vitro as well as in vivo. In additional embodiments, a fragment comprising either a truncated TGD2 or TGD4 phosphatidic acid binding region protein may be used to monitor or measure phosphatidic acid. | 09-20-2012 |
20120205366 | MICROWAVEABLE PACKAGING FOR FOOD PRODUCTS INCLUDING A FROZEN COMPONENT - Packaging and a dessert food product combines a hot portion and a cold portion. In one embodiment, the dessert combines hot pie with a topping of ice cream in a single package. In one aspect of the invention, the microwaveable food product and package incorporates a food package that simultaneously includes various susceptor films that allow for differential heating of food. The susceptor film(s) shield the cold-portion food products from being heated in the microwave while they provide even heating of the hot portion of the product. The packaging provides a quick, convenient and tasty dessert with minimal effort. In another aspect of the present invention, the pie and ice cream formulation has been optimized to maintain superior flavor and texture properties after freezing and microwave reheating. | 08-16-2012 |
20120201734 | SILICIDE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKALI METALS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method of making alkali metal silicide compositions, and the compositions resulting from the method, comprising mixing an alkali metal with silicon and heating the resulting mixture to a temperature below about 475° C. The resulting compositions do not react with dry O | 08-09-2012 |
20120199789 | SILICA GEL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKALI METALS AND ALKALI METAL ALLOYS - The invention relates to Group 1 metal/silica gel compositions comprising silica gel and an alkali metal or alloy, wherein Group 1 metals or alloys are absorbed into the silica gel pores. The invention relates to producing hydrogen gas comprising contacting a Group 1 metal/silica gel composition with water, and further relates to an alkali metal reduction of an organic compound, the improvement comprising contacting the organic compound with a Group 1 metal/silica gel composition. In these embodiments, the Group 1 metal/silica gel composition reacts with dry O | 08-09-2012 |
20120191833 | SYSTEMATIC FRAMEWORK FOR APPLICATION PROTOCOL FIELD EXTRACTION - A computer-implemented system is provided for implementing application protocol field extraction. The system includes: an automata generator configured to receive the extraction specification that specifies data elements to be extracted from data packets and generate a counting automaton; and a field extractor configured to receive a data flow and operates to extract data elements from the data packets in accordance with the counting automaton. The extraction specification is expressed in terms of a context-free grammar, where the grammar defines grammatical structures of data packets transmitted in accordance with an application protocol and includes counters used to chronicle parsing history of production rules comprising the grammar. | 07-26-2012 |
20120147911 | DIRECT ULTRASHORT LASER SYSTEM - A direct ultrashort laser system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, a method of measuring laser pulse phase distortions is performed without requiring an adaptive pulse shaper or interferometry. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a system, a method of operating, a control system, and a set of programmable computer software instructions perform Multi photon Intrapulse Interference Phase Scan processes, calculations, characterization and/or correction without requiring an adaptive pulse shaper. | 06-14-2012 |
20120142886 | Synthesis of Caprolactam From Lysine - In various embodiments, the present invention can involve a method of synthesizing α-amino-ε-caprolactam. The method can comprise heating a salt of L-lysine in a solvent comprising an alcohol. In other embodiments, the present invention can involve methods for synthesizing ε-caprolactam. The methods can comprise heating a salt of L-lysine in a solvent comprising an alcohol and deaminating the reaction product. In various embodiments, the invention can include methods of converting biomass into nylon 6. The methods can comprise heating L-lysine in a solvent comprising an alcohol to produce α-amino-εcaprolactam, deaminating to produce ε-caprolactam and polymerizing into nylon 6, wherein the L-lysine is derived from the biomass. In other embodiments, the present invention can include methods of making nylon 6. The methods can comprise synthesizing ε-caprolactam and then polymerizing, wherein the ε-caprolactam is derived from L-lysine. | 06-07-2012 |
20120096220 | BIT WEAVING TECHNIQUE FOR COMPRESSING PACKET CLASSIFIERS - An improved technique is provided for compressing a packet classifier for a computer network system. A set of packet classification rules is first partitioned into one or more partitions. For each partition, columns of bits in each of the ternary strings of a given partition are reordered, the ternary strings within each partition are consolidated into one or more replacement strings and then the columns of bits of the replacement strings are rearranged back to the starting order. The rearranged replacement strings from each of the partitions are appended together to form a compressed packet classifier which may be instantiated in a content-addressable memory device. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090231 | TRANSGENIC COVER PLANTS CONTAINING HEMICELLULASE AND CELLULASE WHICH DEGRADE LIGNIN AND CELLULOSE TO FERMENTABLE SUGARS - The present invention provides transgenic cover crop plants which after harvest degrade the hemicellulose and cellulose therein to fermentable sugars which can further be fermented to ethanol or other products. In particular, the transgenic plants comprise cellulase, hemicellulase and optionally ligninase genes from microbes operably linked to a DNA encoding a signal peptide which targets the fusion polypeptide produced therefrom to an organelle of the plant, in particular, the chloroplasts. When the transgenic plants are harvested, the plants are ground to release the hemicellulase and cellulase which then degrade the hemicellulose and cellulose of the transgenic plants to produce the fermentable sugars. | 04-19-2012 |
20120076504 | LASER AMPLIFICATION SYSTEM - A high peak intensity laser amplification system and the method therein implemented are provided. In a first aspect of the invention, the laser system includes at least one optical member ( | 03-29-2012 |
20120072380 | REGULAR EXPRESSION MATCHING USING TCAMS FOR NETWORK INTRUSION DETECTION - A method is provided for implementing regular expression matching using ternary content-addressable memory devices. The method includes: receiving a set of regular expressions (REs) that specify data elements to be extracted from data packets; constructing a deterministic finite automaton (DFA) from the set of regular expressions; building a state transition table for each node of the deterministic finite automaton; combining the state transition tables into a single lookup table; and instantiating the lookup table in a ternary content-addressable memory device. Additional techniques are provided to reduce the TCAM space and improve RE matching speed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120036765 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PRETREATMENT OF BIOMASS - Methods and devices for treatment of biomass comprised of crystalline structures are described that provide a combined mechanical, chemical and thermal effect (i.e., nano-hybrid pretreatment) to synergistically break down the crystalline structures. Such nano-hybrid mixing provides efficient, and cost-effective breakdown which enhances enzymatic accessibility to lignocellulosic materials. Methods and devices shown can be used to produce products such as pulp, chemicals, or biofuels. | 02-16-2012 |
20110287174 | Novel catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells - A method for making a carbon-metal-nitrogen oxygen reducing cathode catalyst, the method comprising mixing a carbon source with a transition metal precursor to form a metal precursor loaded carbon substrate; adding a nitrogen precursor compound to the metal precursor loaded carbon substrate to form a carbon-metal-nitrogen precursor; and pyrolyzing the carbon-metal-nitrogen precursor in a closed vessel, thereby forming an oxygen reducing cathode catalyst. The carbon-metal-nitrogen catalyst requires no precious metal such as Pt, and also provides benefits such as controlled deposition of catalytically active nitrogenous compounds that can increase the catalytic activity of the catalyst when compared to gaseous deposition of nitrogen to the surface of the carbon support. | 11-24-2011 |
20110248898 | RECONFIGURABLE LEAKY WAVE ANTENNA - A leaky wave antenna system is set forth. The antenna comprises: a microstrip fabricated on a top surface of a substrate; a ground plane formed on a bottom surface of the substrate; and a plurality of impedance components, each impedance component having one terminal electrically coupled to a lengthwise edge of the microstrip abutting the top surface of the substrate. A switch is electrically connected between each one of the plurality of impedance components and the ground plane. A control module coupled to the plurality of switches operates to specify a direction of a main beam radiating from the microstrip by selectively connecting one or more of the plurality of impedance components to the ground plane. | 10-13-2011 |
20110243770 | ELECTROMAGNETIC MACHINE WITH A FIBER ROTOR - An impeller is provided that may be used in compressors or turbines. In another aspect of the present invention, a fiber or a bundle of fibers is woven to form at least two blades of an impeller. Yet another aspect of the present invention employs a peripheral component woven around impeller blades. An additional conductive fiber or bundle of fibers is woven into the impeller in a further aspect of the present invention. Moreover, an aspect of the present invention provides a chilling system that includes at least one compressor, at least one wave rotor, and a refrigerant. | 10-06-2011 |
20110225241 | SOCIAL WRITING APPLICATION PLATFORM - Methods and systems for tracking and evaluating social writing activities are discussed. In one example embodiment, a method for tracking and evaluating social writing activities includes operations for monitoring content creation, tracking social behaviors, identifying activities of value, and associating the activities of value with a complex activity. The monitoring content creation can include detecting activities within a social software environment. The tracking social behaviors include tracking behaviors related to the content creation activities performed within the social software environment. The identifying activities of value include identifying activities of value associated with the content creation activities. Finally, associating the activities of value with a complex activity can form a composite picture. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225203 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AND EVALUATING REVIEW TASKS - Methods and systems for tracking and evaluating review tasks. In one example embodiment, a method for tracking and evaluating review tasks includes operations for defining a review task, receiving a review response, scoring the review response, and storing a review score. The defining a review task can include receiving a plurality of parameters including a review target and a reviewer. The review response can be received from a reviewer and can be associated with the review task. The scoring the review response can include creating a review score for the reviewer. The review score can be stored in association with the reviewer and the review response within a database. | 09-15-2011 |
20110211600 | LASER SYSTEM FOR OUTPUT MANIPULATION - A laser system capable of phase and/or amplitude manipulation of the output pulses is provided. In another aspect, a laser system includes a self-referenced pulse characterization method. A further aspect uses spectral amplitude modulation to isolate spectral bands by scanning one or more transmission slits or openings, and measuring and/or calculating the first derivative of a phase (group delay) across an entire spectrum. A single-beam pulse shaper-based technique for spectrometer-free measurement and compensation of laser pulse phase distortions is also provided in an additional aspect. | 09-01-2011 |
20110201091 | Production of microbial growth stimulant with ammonia fiber explosion (AFEX) pretreatment and cellulose hydrolysis - A process for producing a microbial growth stimulant (MGS) from a plant biomass is described. An ammonium hydroxide solution is used to extract a solution of proteins and ammonia from the biomass. Some of the proteins and ammonia are separated from the extracted solution to provide the MGS solution. The removed ammonia can be recycled and the proteins are useful as animal feeds. | 08-18-2011 |
20110200447 | TURBOMACHINE IMPELLER - An impeller is provided that may be used in compressors or turbines. In another aspect of the present invention, a fiber or a bundle of fibers is woven to form at least two blades of an impeller. Yet another aspect of the present invention employs a peripheral component woven around impeller blades. An additional conductive fiber or bundle of fibers is woven into the impeller in a further aspect of the present invention. Moreover, an aspect of the present invention provides a chilling system that includes at least one compressor, at least one wave rotor, and a refrigerant. | 08-18-2011 |
20110191901 | METHODS FOR BREEDING GLYPHOSATE RESISTANT PLANTS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - A plant comprising SEQ. ID. NO. 2 or a functional portion thereof, wherein SEQ ID. NO. 2 is not native to said plant. A glyphosate resistant grass of economic value comprises a nucleic acid molecule that encodes an EPSPS enzyme. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecule comprises a sequence of SEQ. ID. NO. 1, or a functional portion thereof. In some embodiments, the EPSPS enzyme can be a polypeptide molecule comprising an amino acid sequence that is essentially of SEQ. ID. NO. 2, or portion thereof. Embodiments include a DNA construct comprising a SEQ. ID. NO. 1 or a functional portion thereof and transgenic methods for inserting the DNA construct into a plant. Some embodiments include non-transgenic glyphosate resistant turfgrasses. | 08-04-2011 |
20110188722 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIFFERENTIATING BENIGN FROM MALIGNANT CONTRAST-ENHANCED LESIONS - Methods for assessing contrast-enhanced lesions using a dynamic contrast-enhancing magnetic resonance imaging system are provided. A boundary of a contrast-enhanced lesion is objectively and automatically determined. The kinetic behavior of voxels is quantitatively examined. The wash-out volume fraction relative to the lesion volume is used as a biomarker to characterize the lesion as malignant or benign. | 08-04-2011 |
20110173692 | METHOD FOR COMPUTING NETWORK REACHABILITY - A method is provided for computing network reachability in a computer network. The method includes: identifying each of the subnetworks that comprise a computer network; determining, for each pair of subnetworks, data paths between the two subnetworks; for each identified data path, identifying access control lists implemented along a given data path and formulating a diagram that merges reachability sets derived from the access control lists along the given data path; and, deriving, for each pair of subnetworks, a set of network packets that can traverse between the subnetworks from the formulated diagrams. | 07-14-2011 |
20110076730 | MICROBIAL SYNTHESIS OF D-1,2,4-BUTANETRIOL - Improved enzyme systems, recombinant cells, and processes employing the same to produce biosynthetic D-1,2,4-butanetriol; D-1,2,4-butanetriol prepared thereby and derivatives thereof; D-1,2,4-butanetriol trinitrate prepared therefrom; and enzymes and genes useful in the enzyme systems and recombinant cells. | 03-31-2011 |
20110042607 | THERMOELECTRIC COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESS - A process for producing bulk thermoelectric compositions containing nanoscale inclusions is described. The thermoelectric compositions have a higher figure of merit (ZT) than without the inclusions. The compositions are useful for power generation and in heat pumps for instance. | 02-24-2011 |
20110038375 | EFFICIENT TCAM-BASED PACKET CLASSIFICATION USING MULTIPLE LOOKUPS AND CLASSIFIER SEMANTICS - A method is provided for constructing a packet classifier for a computer network system. The method includes: receiving a set of rules for packet classification, where a rule sets forth values for fields in a data packet and a decision for data packets having matching field values; representing the set of rules as a directed graph; partitioning the graph into at least two partitions; generating at least one lookup table for each partition of the graph; and instantiating the lookup tables from one partition on a first content-addressable memory and the lookup tables from the other partition on a second content-addressable memory device. | 02-17-2011 |
20110034813 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING CARDIAC OUTPUT - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for determining a dynamical property of the systemic or pulmonary arterial tree using long time scale information, i.e., information obtained from measurements over time scales greater than a single cardiac cycle. In one aspect, the invention provides a method and apparatus for monitoring cardiac output (CO) from a single blood pressure signal measurement obtained at any site in the systemic or pulmonary arterial tree or from any related measurement including, for example, fingertip photoplethysmography. | 02-10-2011 |
20110009979 | Manufacture of Shape-Memory Alloy Cellular Materials and Structures by Transient-Liquid Reactive Joining - This invention discloses a method, using pure niobium as a transient liquid reactive braze material, for fabrication of cellular or honeycomb structures, wire space-frames or other sparse builtup structures or discrete articles using Nitinol (near-equiatomic titanium-nickel alloy) and related shape-memory and superelastic alloys. Nitinol shape memory alloys (SMAs), acquired in a form such as corrugated sheet, discrete tubes or wires, may be joined together using the newly discovered joining technique. Pure niobium when brought into contact with nitinol at elevated temperature, liquefies at temperatures below the melting point and flows readily into capillary spaces between the elements to be joined, thus forming a strong joint. | 01-13-2011 |
20110008643 | Manufacture of Shape-Memory Alloy Cellular Materials and Structures by Transient-Liquid Reactive Joining - This invention discloses a method, using pure niobium as a transient liquid reactive braze material, for fabrication of cellular or honeycomb structures, wire space-frames or other sparse builtup structures or discrete articles using Nitinol (near-equiatomic titanium-nickel alloy) and related shape-memory and superelastic alloys. Nitinol shape memory alloys (SMAs), acquired in a form such as corrugated sheet, discrete tubes or wires, may be joined together using the newly discovered joining technique. Pure niobium when brought into contact with nitinol at elevated temperature, liquefies at temperatures below the melting point and flows readily into capillary spaces between the elements to be joined, thus forming a strong joint. | 01-13-2011 |
20100316917 | SILICIDE COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ALKALI METALS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The invention relates to a method of making alkali metal silicide compositions, and the compositions resulting from the method, comprising mixing an alkali metal with silicon and heating the resulting mixture to a temperature below about 475° C. The resulting compositions do not react with dry O | 12-16-2010 |
20100291265 | BAKING COMPOSITION - The baking composition of this invention is substantially free of gluten allergens, nut allergens, egg allergens, and dairy allergens. The baking composition includes a flour component and a binder component and is formed using method that includes the steps of providing each of the flour component and the binder component. These components are combined to form the baking composition. A dough, batter, and baked product are also each formed from the baking composition. | 11-18-2010 |
20100285540 | Process for the preparation of (R)-Beta-Arylalanines by coupled Racemase/Aminomutase catalysis - A process for producing (R)-β-arylalanines is described. The process converts (S)-α-arylalanine to (R)-β-arylalanine using phenylalanine aminomutase and amino acid racemase. The (R)-β-arylalanine product can be used to form pharmaceutically useful drugs. Also disclosed are DNA sequences encloding phenylalanine aminomutase and amino acid racemase enzymes, sequences for PCR primers of the DNA sequences, and sequences for expressed aminomutase and amino acid racemase enzymes. | 11-11-2010 |
20100272876 | WHEAT VARIETY MSU LINE E0028 - A wheat variety designated MSU Line E0028, the plants and seeds of MSU Line E0028, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety E0028 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety E0028 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety E0028. The present technology also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from MSU Line E0028 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods. | 10-28-2010 |
20100236969 | Poly(Lactic Acid) and Zeolite Composites and Method of Manufacturing the Same - A composite material and method of forming the same which is useful in a variety of applications, including modified atmosphere packaging, that involves the preparation and characterization of solid, that is, without void spaces, polylactide (PLA) composites containing nanoporous zeolites, among other things. | 09-23-2010 |
20100222211 | Compositions of nanoparticles on solid surfaces - A method for producing nanoparticles on a substrate using a metal precursor in an ionic liquid and microwave heating is described. The composite compositions are useful as catalysts for chemical reactions, fuel cell, supercapacitor and battery components, and the like. | 09-02-2010 |
20100217660 | CONTEXT-INDUCED WIRELESS NETWORK TRANSPORT FOR CONTENT AND PROFILE INFORMATION - In accordance with the present invention, context-induced wireless network information and content transport systems and methods are provided. In another aspect of the present application, a system includes first and second mobile devices that store respective interest profiles. A further aspect of the present application provides that wireless point-to-point connections are formed when the first and second mobile devices are in close physical proximity to each other. In another aspect, the mobile devices automatically exchange advertising content between each other based on the respective interest profiles over the wireless point-to-point connections. Yet another aspect employs a content distribution device wirelessly transmitting advertising content to one of the first and second mobile devices when the one of the first and second mobile devices is in close physical proximity to the content distribution device. A method of operating such a wireless network is also provided. | 08-26-2010 |
20100204072 | Nanoparticle graphite-based minimum quantity lubrication method and composition - A lubricant composition is disclosed that includes (a) a machining oil and (b) an exfoliated graphite nanoparticle (EGN) material stably dispersed in the machining oil. The lubricant composition is a stable suspension and is suitable for use as a liquid lubricant in a Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) process. In the MQL process, the lubricant composition is applied/transferred to a worksite in the form of a mist. The presence of the EGN material in the lubricant composition provides high-temperature stability and lubricity under MQL conditions. A very small amount is transferred especially at high cutting speeds where the mist of the machining oil evaporates, but the EGN material remains on the surface to provide lubricity. Any operation involving machining can benefit from this lubricant composition. The method provides important benefits of reducing chipping on cutting tools and providing the additional lubricity especially when the cutting become very hot and thus extending tool life. | 08-12-2010 |
20100187208 | LASER PULSE SYNTHESIS SYSTEM - A laser pulse synthesis system is provided. A further aspect of the present system uses a phase-only modulator to measure ultrashort laser pulses. An additional aspect achieves interferences between split subpulses even though the subpulses have different frequencies. Yet another aspect of a laser system employs multi-comb phase shaping of a laser pulse. In another aspect, a laser system includes pulse characterization and arbitrary or variable waveform generation through spectral phase comb shaping. | 07-29-2010 |
20100145003 | Catalytic Deamination for Caprolactam Production - Catalytic processes for preparing caprolactam, pipecolinic acid, and their derivatives, from lysine or alpha-amino-epsilon-caprolactam starting materials, and products produced thereby. A process for preparing caprolactam or a derivative thereof, the process comprising contacting a reactant comprising lysine or alpha aminocaprolactam with a catalyst and a gas comprising hydrogen gas, in the presence of a solvent. The catalyst may be provided on a support material, such as a transition metal. | 06-10-2010 |
20100143677 | WRINKLE-FREE NANOMECHANICAL FILM - Methods to control and prevent polymer films from buckling are provided. Buckled morphologies are created by thermally cycling or mechanically compressing a substrate such as poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) coated with a polyelectrolyte multilayer film. By varying the dimensions of the surface topography relative to the buckling wavelength (e.g., pattern size is less than, equal to, and greater than the buckling wavelength) the orientation and the local morphology of the buckled films is controlled. Based on the information obtained, we demonstrate how to alleviate the unavoidable buckling by incorporating nanoparticles into the film. In addition, we studied the effect of the silica layer that results from oxygen plasma treatment and the critical temperature for permanent film buckling. | 06-10-2010 |
20100120943 | Starch-polyester biodegradable graft copolymers and a method of preparation thereof - A starch-polyester graft copolymer and chemically modified starch-polyester graft copolymer composition comprising a chemically modified starch or chemically modified starch-nanoclay product is described. The composition can be produced continuously in a twin-screw co-rotating extruder. The starch-polyester graft copolymer can be solvent cast, melt cast and blown into clear transparent film particularly for use in single use disposable applications and can be biodegradable. | 05-13-2010 |
20100118871 | SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TOWARDS MINIMIZING PACKET CLASSIFIERS - A method is provided for constructing a packet classifier for a computer network system. The method includes: representing a set of rules for packet classification as a directed graph; formulating a plurality of minimization problems from the directed graph, where subgraphs extending from non-terminal nodes in the directed graph represent a minimization problem (i.e., a one-dimensional packet classifier); solving the plurality of minimization problems; combining solutions for the plurality of minimization problems to yield a reduced set of rules which form a reduced packet classifier; and instantiating the reduced packet classifier in a content-addressable memory device. | 05-13-2010 |
20100109595 | INTEGRATED ACTUATOR SENSOR STRUCTURE - An integrated sensory actuator ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100092809 | Electrically conductive, optically transparent films of exfoliated graphite nanoparticles and methods of making the same - Fabrication techniques are disclosed for the formation of electrically conductive, optically transparent films of exfoliated graphite nanoparticles (EGN). The techniques allow the controlled deposition of EGN nanoplatelets (graphene sheets) and other nanoparticles (e.g., metals, metal oxides) in compact monolayer or multilayer film structures. The compact films have high electrical conductivities and optical transparencies in the visible spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. A first method relates to the deposition of nanoparticles onto a substrate from a bulk suspension using a convective assembly technique. A second method relates to the suspension deposition of EGN nanoplatelets from a from a liquid-liquid interface onto a substrate. Both methods can be used to form EGN film-coated substrates. The second method also can be used to form multilayer, free-standing, defect-free EGN films. The processes have the potential to produce transparent conductors as a replacement for indium tin oxide (ITO) and fluorine tin oxide (FTO) in optoelectronics applications. | 04-15-2010 |
20100084603 | Novel modified fatty acid esters and method of preparation thereof - A process for the preparation of new polyols and polyesters from a natural oil or other unsaturated fatty acid esters is described. The process involves ozone cleavage of double bonds in the fatty acid chains of the oils along with coupling of a hydroxylated compound such as a mono-alcohol, a diol, or a polyol to the cleaved ends of the molecules resulting from the cleavage with a base. The resulting polyols and polyesters are as intermediates for polymers. | 04-08-2010 |
20100083871 | Moisture-curable oil and fat compositions and processes for preparing the same - A moisture-curable, silane-modified oil is disclosed. The silane-modified oil includes an unsaturated oil having at least one unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain per molecule of the unsaturated oil, and at least one hydrolysable silyl group grafted to the unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon chain. The silane-modified oil has a degree of unsaturation that is substantially similar that of the unsaturated oil. A process for forming the moisture-curable, silane-modified oil according to the disclosure includes reacting the unsaturated oil with an unsaturated hydrolysable silane in the presence of a free radical initiator. Also disclosed is a cured silane-modified oil which includes the reaction product of the silane-modified oil and water. Compositions according to the disclosure have relatively low viscosities (facilitating their application to a substrate) and have relatively high levels of silane grafting (resulting in non-leaching cured compositions with a high gel content). | 04-08-2010 |
20100076099 | Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposite compositions particularly for packaging - Specific polymer blends of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and poly-(butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) as a fatty acid quaternary ammonium modified clay. The blends are particularly useful for barrier packaging. | 03-25-2010 |
20100052995 | MICROPATTERNING OF CONDUCTIVE GRAPHITE PARTICLES USING MICROCONTACT PRINTING - Methods involve a combination of polyelectrolyte multilayer (PEM) coating or silane self assembly on a substrate; microcontact printing; and conductive graphite particles, especially size controlled highly conductive exfoliated graphite nanoplatelets. The conductive graphite particles are coated with a charged polymer such as sulfonated polystyrene. The graphite particles are patterned using microcontact printing and intact pattern transfer on a substrate that has an oppositely-charged surface. The method allows for conductive organic patterning on both flat and curved surfaces and can be used in microelectronic device fabrication. | 03-04-2010 |
20100048380 | Novel catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction in fuel cells - A method for making a carbon-metal-nitrogen oxygen reducing cathode catalyst, the method comprising mixing a carbon source with a transitional metal precursor to form a metal precursor loaded carbon substrate; adding a nitrogen precursor compound to the metal precursor loaded carbon substrate to form a carbon-metal-nitrogen precursor; and pyrolyzing the carbon-metal-nitrogen precursor in a closed vessel, thereby forming an oxygen reducing cathode catalyst. The carbon-metal-nitrogen catalyst requires no precious metal such as Pt, and also provides benefits such as controlled deposition of catalytically active nitrogenous compounds that can increase the catalytic activity of the catalyst when compared to gaseous deposition of nitrogen to the surface of the carbon support. | 02-25-2010 |
20100045276 | Eddy current inspection system - An innovative method is provided for assessing structural integrity of a sample. The method comprises: capturing a signal indicative of magnetic flux density caused by an Eddy current flowing in the sample; extracting an envelope of the captured signal using a demodulation scheme; sampling the envelope at a frequency that is lower than the frequency of the excitation current signal which generated the Eddy current; and examining the sampled envelope to assess structural integrity of the sample. | 02-25-2010 |
20100041902 | Cyclic alkyl substituted glycolides and polylactides therefrom - Cyclic alkyl, particularly cyclohexyl, substituted glycolides and polylactides are described. The polylactides have a high glass transition temperature and improved clarity. | 02-18-2010 |
20100034984 | Microwave plasma reactors - New and improved microwave plasma assisted reactors, for example chemical vapor deposition (MPCVD) reactors, are disclosed. The disclosed microwave plasma assisted reactors operate at pressures ranging from about 10 Torr to about 760 Torr. The disclosed microwave plasma assisted reactors include a movable lower sliding short and/or a reduced diameter conductive stage in a coaxial cavity of a plasma chamber. For a particular application, the lower sliding short position and/or the conductive stage diameter can be variably selected such that, relative to conventional reactors, the reactors can be tuned to operate over larger substrate areas, operate at higher pressures, and discharge absorbed power densities with increased diamond synthesis rates (carats per hour) and increased deposition uniformity. | 02-11-2010 |
20100031849 | Bioadhesive from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and the methods of making those - A bioadhesive composition from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) is produced by reaction with an aqueous solution of a base, particularly, sodium hydroxide. Optionally, urea is included with the base. The bioadhesive composition is filtered as a solution from the residue of the reaction with the base. The bioadhesive composition is particularly useful as a boxboard glue. | 02-11-2010 |
20100029832 | COMPOSITES COMPRISING POLYMER AND MESOPOROUS SILICATE - Surfactant-templated mesoporous silicates and mesoporous layered silicate clays having certain porosity parameters are used as reinforcing agents for polymers to make composites. The combination of porosity parameters that allows mesoporous silicates to be competitive with organoclays for the reinforcement of engineering polymers include an average mesopore size of at least 4 nm for surfactant-templated mesoporous silicates and least 2 nm for mesoporous layered silicate clays. | 02-04-2010 |
20090325292 | Functional polyglycolide nanoparticles derived from unimolecular micelles - Poly(glycolide) polymers are disclosed. The polymers generally include a glycolide-based polymer backbone that includes one or more functional groups such as alkynyl groups, hydrophilic organic triazole groups, hydrophobic organic triazole groups (also including amphiphilic organic triazole groups), di-triazole organic crosslinking groups, and triazole-substituted drug derivatives. The alkynyl groups provide reactive sites for further functionalization of the polymer, for example by reaction with azide derivatives. The polymers can further encapsulate a drug for delivery to a patient (i.e., as compared to drug derivatives that are covalently attached to the polymer). The polymers can be in the form of thermodynamically stable unimolecular micelles or crosslinked nanoparticles. The polymer compositions are completely biodegradable and hold great potential for use in biomedical applications. | 12-31-2009 |
20090311436 | Conductive composite materials with graphite coated particles - Low resistivity graphite coated particles having exfoliated and pulverized graphite platelets coated on an outer surface of high resistivity particles are provided. Various methods are also provided for surface coating of the graphite platelets onto the particles to increase particle conductivity. The graphite coated particles can be used to produce reinforced composite materials. Reinforced composite materials incorporating the graphite coated particles can be electrostatically painted without using a conductive primer on the composite. | 12-17-2009 |
20090296744 | Laser Based Identification of Molecular Characteristics - Enantiomers are characterized, identified, synthesized and/or modified with a shaped laser pulse. In another aspect of the present invention, binary shaping and circular polarization are employed with a laser pulse. A further aspect of the present invention provides a quarter-wave plate in combination with one or more pulse shapers. | 12-03-2009 |
20090275502 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL OF OOCYTES AND PREIMPLANTATION EMBRYOS - The invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing the developmental potential of oocytes or preimplantation embryos by modulating mitochondrial-associated proteins and/or genomic integrity modifier proteins in the oocytes or preimplantation embryos. In one aspect of the invention, the levels of one or more mitochondrial-associated proteins and/or genomic integrity modifier proteins are increased, in particular by introducing the mitochondrial-associated proteins and/or genomic integrity modifier proteins into the oocytes or preimplantation embryos. Oocytes may be fertilized to obtain a zygote with increased levels of one or more mitochondrial-associated proteins and/or genomic integrity modifier proteins. The methods and compositions may be used to improve in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer methods, and nuclear transfer techniques. | 11-05-2009 |
20090257464 | CONTROL SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR USE WITH ULTRA-FAST LASER - A control system and apparatus for use with an ultra-fast laser is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a laser, pulse shaper, detection device and control system. A multiphoton intrapulse interference method is used to characterize the spectral phase of laser pulses and to compensate any distortions in an additional aspect of the present invention. In another aspect of the present invention, a system employs multiphoton intrapulse interference phase scan. Furthermore, another aspect of the present invention locates a pulse shaper and/or MIIPS unit between a laser oscillator and an output of a laser amplifier. | 10-15-2009 |
20090239078 | Process and apparatus for diamond synthesis - The present invention relates to a microwave plasma deposition process and apparatus for producing diamond, preferably as single crystal diamond (SCD). The process and apparatus enables the production of multiple layers of the diamond by the use of an extending device to increase the length and the volume of a recess in a holder containing a SCD substrate as layers of diamond are deposited. The diamond is used for abrasives, cutting tools, gems, electronic substrates, heat sinks, electrochemical electrodes, windows for high power radiation and electron beams, and detectors. | 09-24-2009 |
20090238222 | LASER SYSTEM EMPLOYING HARMONIC GENERATION - A laser system provides harmonic generation in a laser beam pulse. In another aspect of the present invention, a laser operably remits a laser pulse, a gaseous optical medium operably creates third or greater harmonic generation in the pulse, and a controller characterizes and compensates for distortions in the pulse. A further aspect of the present invention employs multiple optical media arranged to cause cascading harmonic generations in a laser pulse. | 09-24-2009 |
20090217508 | End Effector for Nano Manufacturing - An end-effector is provided for use on a micro/nano manipulation device. The end-effector is comprised of: a micropump fluidly coupled to a microtube; a piezoelectric sensing structure disposed in the microtube; and a processing circuit electrically coupled to the sensing structure for determining the force of the fluid flowing through the microtube. The end-effector is a closed loop control-enabled micro/nano manipulation system. | 09-03-2009 |
20090207869 | LASER PLASMONIC SYSTEM - The present invention can selectively control surface plasmon-mediated two-photon-induced luminescence in a dendritic silver nanoparticle system over distances of up to 100 m. This control is achievable by changing the polarization of the incident beam and by controlling the phase across the spectrum of a femtosecond laser pulse used for excitation. Furthermore, the present invention uses the phase and polarization dependence to address photonically locations within substantially 100 m from the focal spot. | 08-20-2009 |
20090203079 | Transgenic monocot plants encoding beta-glucosidase and xylanase - Plant proteins isolated from monocot plants from transformation of the monocot plant with DNA at least 80% homologous to the bglA gene encoding β-glucosidase from a rumen bacterium which is | 08-13-2009 |
20090199064 | Corrupted packet toleration and correction system - A corrupted packet toleration and correction system includes a receiver adapted to employ a cross layer protocol that distinguishes between corrupted packets and error-free packets, and tolerates corrupted packets by making side information about corrupted packets available to an application layer. A decoder of the application layer provides hybrid decoding that simultaneously handles errors and erasures and takes advantage of the side information, including employing LDPC (HEEL) based codes over short packet blocks in the cross layer protocol. | 08-06-2009 |
20090188901 | Laser Material Processing System - A laser material processing system and method are provided. A further aspect of the present invention employs a laser for micromachining. In another aspect of the present invention, the system uses a hollow waveguide. In another aspect of the present invention, a laser beam pulse is given broad bandwidth for workpiece modification. | 07-30-2009 |
20090160095 | Biodegradable thermoplasticized starch-polyester reactive blends for thermoforming applications - The disclosure relates to a starch-polyester graft copolymer, for example formed by the reactive blending of a thermoplastic starch (TpS) and/or a modified thermoplastic starch (MTpS) with a biodegradable polyester. The thermoplastic starch includes starch (e.g., a high-amylose starch) and a plasticizer, and can further include a chemical modifier and an optional initiator. The graft copolymer preferably is completely (or substantially completely) biodegradable, for example based on the biodegradability of each of its components. The graft copolymer can be formed into sheets of material that can be subsequently thermoformed, for example into single-use, disposable articles. | 06-25-2009 |
20090156756 | Synthesis of conducto-magnetic polymers as nano-transducers in biosensor design - A conductive polymer of polyaniline (PANi), tetracyanoquinodimethane (TCNQ) and a transferrin family member. The conductive polymer can be used in conductometric assays, including biosensor devices. One particular transferrin family member provided in the polymer is lactoferrin. | 06-18-2009 |
20090140603 | Electrostatic charge generating assembly - The present invention provides for a static charge generating assembly. The static charge generating assembly is comprised of: (a) a support structure built from a plurality of friction fit building elements; (b) positive and negative static charge generating wheels; (c) a belt wrapped around the static charge generating wheels; (d) a power source electrically coupled to a driving means for rotating at least one of the static charge generating wheels and the belt at a preselected rotational speed; and (e) positive and negative electrodes secured to the support structure adjacent to the belt. Each of the electrodes is mounted on at least one of the friction fit building elements positioned adjacent to a static charge generating wheel operable to collect static charge. Separate positive and negative static charge collectors are used for storing the negative and positive static charges from the electrodes. | 06-04-2009 |
20090133123 | Worm Propagation Modeling In A Mobile AD-HOC Network - A worm propagation modeling system for use with a mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) includes an infection detection module receiving temporal dynamics information relating to temporal dynamics of worm spread in the MANET and spatial dynamics information relating to spatiality of nodes in the MANET. The infection detection module detects infection in a network segment of the MANET based on the temporal dynamics information and the spatial dynamics information. | 05-21-2009 |
20090126262 | Process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuels - A process for producing mixed esters of fatty acids as biofuel or additive to a petroleum fuel for use in a compression ignition (CI) engine. The process preferably provides a partial transesterification of a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters with at least one alkyl alcohol containing 2 to 8 carbon atoms in the presence of a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst to produce a mixture of the fatty acid methyl esters and alkyl alcohol esters of the fatty acids. | 05-21-2009 |
20090123939 | Biologically enhanced electrically-active magnetic nanoparticles for concentration, separation, and detection applications - The disclosure generally relates to a particulate composition formed from a conductive polymer (e.g., conductive polyanilines, polypyrroles, polythiophenes) bound to magnetic nanoparticles (e.g., Fe(II)- and/or Fe(III)-based magnetic metal oxides). The particulate composition can be formed into a biologically enhanced, electrically active magnetic (BEAM) nanoparticle composition by further including a binding pair member (e.g., an antibody) bound to the conductive polymer of the particulate composition. Methods and kits employing the particulate composition and the BEAM nanoparticle composition also are disclosed. | 05-14-2009 |
20090123734 | Synthetic layered silicate nanolayers - Nanolayered layered silicate materials of octahedrally arranged units with divalent metal ions at centers of the units covalently linked above and below to tetrahedrally arranged oxygen and hydroxyl units with silicon atoms. The silicate materials contain silanol groups which are reactive to form derivative compositions useful for water purification to remove heavy meal cations. | 05-14-2009 |
20090120200 | SELF-POWERED SENSOR - A self-powered sensor is provided for strain-rate monitoring and other low power requirement applications. The self-powered sensor is comprised of: a piezoelectric transducer; a non-volatile memory comprised of at least one floating gate transistor; a current reference circuit adapted to receive a voltage signal from the piezoelectric transducer and operable to output a reference current into the non-volatile memory; an impact-monitoring circuit having a triggering circuit and a switch; the triggering circuit adapted to receive the voltage signal from the piezoelectric transducer and operable to control the switch based on the rate of change of the voltage signal. | 05-14-2009 |
20090112113 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING EJECTION FRACTION - A method is provided for determining ejection fraction. The method includes: measuring a physiologic signal indicative of blood pressure; analyzing the physiologic signal at more than one time instance so as to extract information present in its temporal variations; and determining ejection fraction based in part on the extracted information | 04-30-2009 |
20090098654 | Selectable genetic marker for use in pasteurellaceae species - The present invention provides a nucleic acid encoding nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (NadV) from a V-factor independent bacterium and provides methods for using the gene as a selection marker for constructing recombinant bacteria from V-factor dependent bacteria. The method is an improvement over methods which rely on nucleic acids which confer antibiotic resistance for constructing recombinant bacteria. Methods for constructing attenuated recombinant | 04-16-2009 |
20090093027 | Process for producing sugars and ethanol using corn stillage - A process for producing sugars from lignocellulosic materials such as corn stover by the addition of corn stillage as a carbon source is disclosed. The sugars are formed by treating the combination of the corn stillage and the lignocellulosic materials with hydrolytic enzymes. The sugars can be fermented to ethanol, and the process improves ethanol production economies with an increased sugar yield from the lignocellulosic materials. | 04-09-2009 |
20090090048 | Fuel compositions with mono- or di- butyl succinate and method of use thereof - Fuel compositions comprising primarily a mono- or di-butyl succinate as an oxygenation additive are described. The fuels can be diesel fuels which generate carbon based particulates in diesel engines. The result is reduced emissions of particulates from the diesel engines. | 04-09-2009 |
20090057233 | Polyazacrown-based materials for mercury capture and synthesis of those materials - Polyazacrown polymers based on the azacrown monomer 1,4,7,10,13,16,21,24-octaazabicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane (“H | 03-05-2009 |
20090054619 | Functionalization of polyglycolides by "click" chemistry - Poly(glycolide) polymers are disclosed. The polymers generally include a polymerized alkynyl-substituted glycolide having a polymer backbone with one or more alkynyl groups appended thereto. The alkynyl groups provide reactive sites for further functionalization of the polymer, for example by reaction with azide derivatives (e.g., azide-substituted organic compounds). Alkynyl and azide groups react via the “click” chemistry mechanism to form functional groups covalently bonded to the polymer via a triazole link. The polymers are biodegradable and can be used to deliver drugs or other therapeutic substances (e.g., large biomolecules such as single strand RNA) at targeted locations in a patient's body and/or at controlled release rates. | 02-26-2009 |
20090053771 | Process for making fuels and chemicals from AFEX-treated whole grain or whole plants - A process for hydrolyzing whole grain or whole plant biomass after an Ammonia Fiber Explosion (AFEX) process step is described. The process preferably uses a biomass that is hydrolyzed using a different combination of enzymes (amylase, cellulase and hemicellulase) to sugars for fermentation to produce ethanol. Harvesting the whole plant inclusive of grains and stalk for ethanol bio-processing is an economical route for future biorefineries. In addition to sugars, various value-added products like proteins and oil can be co-generated. | 02-26-2009 |
20090050492 | Nanoporous silicon-based electrochemical nucleic acid biosensor - A method and biosensor device for detecting single strand target nucleic acid by cyclic voltammetry is described. A porous silicon chip is linked to bound DNA probe complementary to the target nucleic acid. The device is particularly useful for detecting microorganisms and viruses that may be pathogenic or cancer genes, however any target nucleic acid can be detected by using a specific DNA probe. | 02-26-2009 |
20090042259 | Process for enzymatically converting a plant biomass - The present invention describes a process for at least a 90% conversion of a plant biomass preferably by a reduction of the units of cellulase needed and by using a xylanase which acts synergistically with the cellulase to improve the yield of xylose and glucose as sugars. The process enables greater conversion of a lignocellulosic plant biomass to glucose and xylose for use as animal feeds and as fermentation as medium for producing ethanol. | 02-12-2009 |
20090018211 | Method for inhibiting of COX2 and inflammation with phenolic aldehydes - A method for inhibiting of COX2 and inflammation by administering a hydroxybenzaldehyde. | 01-15-2009 |
20090012120 | Synthesis of N-heterocycles, beta-amino acids, and allyl amines via aza-payne mediated reaction of ylides and hydroxy aziridines - An ylide-based aza-Payne rearrangement of 2,3-aziridin- | 01-08-2009 |
20090011474 | Process for producing sugars from cellulosic biomass - A process for increasing production of sugars from cellulose in a plant biomass using ammonia after swelling of the biomass with water and enzymatic hydrolysis is described. The sugars are preferably fermented to an alcohol, particularly ethanol as a fuel for vehicles. | 01-08-2009 |
20090005532 | SYNTHESIS OF CAPROLACTAM FROM LYSINE - In various embodiments, the present invention can involve a method of synthesizing α-amino-ε-caprolactam. The method can comprise heating a salt of L-lysine in a solvent comprising an alcohol. In other embodiments, the present invention can involve methods for synthesizing ε-caprolactam. The methods can comprise heating a salt of L-lysine in a solvent comprising an alcohol and deaminating the reaction product. In various embodiments, the invention can include methods of converting biomass into nylon 6. The methods can comprise heating L-lysine in a solvent comprising an alcohol to produce α-amino-ε-caprolactam, deaminating to produce ε-caprolactam and polymerizing into nylon 6, wherein the L-lysine is derived from the biomass. In other embodiments, the present invention can include methods of making nylon 6. The methods can comprise synthesizing ε-caprolactam and then polymerizing, wherein the ε-caprolactam is derived from L-lysine. | 01-01-2009 |
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20080290141 | Manufacture of Shape Memory Alloy Cellular Materials and Structures by Transient-Liquid Reactive Joining - This invention discloses a method, using pure niobium as a transient liquid reactive braze material, for fabrication of cellular or honeycomb structures, wire space-frames or other sparse builtup structures or discrete articles using Nitinol (near equiatomic titanium-nickel alloy) and related shape-memory and superelastic alloys. Nitinol shape memory alloys (SMAs), acquired in a form such as corrugated sheet, discrete tubes or wires, may be joined together using the newly discovered technique. Pure niobium when brought into contact with Nitinol at elevated temperature, liquefies at temperatures below the melting point and flows readily into capillary spaces between the elements to be joined, thus forming a strong joint. A series of diagrams of the interface at various stages of brazing is illustrated by FIG. | 11-27-2008 |
20080280031 | Conductive coatings produced by monolayer deposition on surfaces - Low resistivity graphite coated fibers having exfoliated and pulverized graphite platelets coated on an outer surface of electrically insulating fibers are provided. Various methods are also provided for surface coating of the graphite platelets onto the insulating fibers which are provided to increase the glass fiber surface conductivity. The graphite coated glass fibers can be used to produce reinforced composite materials. Reinforced composite materials incorporating the graphite coated fibers can be electrostatically painted without using a conductive primer. | 11-13-2008 |
20080269377 | Hybrid PVC/wood-reinforcement nanocomposites and method of manufacture - Compositions including composites of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and nanoparticles are disclosed. A wood-polymer composite using the PVC-nanoparticle composite as a matrix also is disclosed. The nanoparticle filler is dispersed throughout the PVC matrix by blending the nanoparticles with a mixture of PVC particles that have been pre-heated to a temperature at or above a fusion point of the PVC, thereby fusing the PVC particles prior to the addition of the nanoparticles to the matrix. Also disclosed are methods of forming the composite compositions. The composite compositions can be used to replace wood boards. | 10-30-2008 |
20080266323 | Augmented reality user interaction system - An augmented reality user interaction system includes a wearable computer equipped with at least one camera to detect one or more fiducial markers worn by a user. A user-mounted visual display worn by the user is employed to display visual 3D information. The computer detects in an image a fiducial marker worn by the user, extracts a position and orientation of the fiducial marker in the image, and superimposes on the image a visual representation of a user interface component directly on or near the user based on the position and orientation. | 10-30-2008 |
20080242898 | Process for the preparation of propylene glycol - A process for the preparation of propylene glycol from glycerol by a high pressure and temperature hydrogenation reaction is described. In a particular embodiment, a base is present in the solvent mixture with an alkanol or ether of the alkanol. The reaction progresses over a transition metal catalyst. Propylene glycol is used for antifreeze and deicing compositions. | 10-02-2008 |
20080241443 | Topologically controlled composite structure - A composite structure is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, a composite structure has relative layer-to-layer fiber orientations of between approximately 5° and 15°, inclusive. A further aspect of the present invention employs relative fiber offset angles less than 30° on a curved section. Yet another aspect of the present invention provides a three-dimensionally woven configuration where the first sheet is interwoven or mechanically linked with both the adjacent second layer and the opposite third or deeper layer. | 10-02-2008 |