| Auburn University Patent applications |
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| 20120124383 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING NETWORK RESOURCES FROM DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS - The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for protecting network resources from denial of service attacks. In one exemplary embodiment, a responder stores an access filter value used to determine whether an incoming message frame has been transmitted from an authorized user. In this regard, a user communication device includes logic for determining the access filter value stored at the responder and, includes the access filter value in a message frame transmitted from the computer to the responder. The responder compares the received access filter value to the stored access filter value. If such values match or otherwise correspond, the responder authenticates the message frame. However, if such values do not match or otherwise correspond, the responder discards the message frame. Thus, the responder processes authenticated message frames and discards unauthenticated message frames thereby preventing denial of service attacks from malicious users. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120111285 | DYNAMIC CANINE TRACKING METHOD FOR HAZARDOUS AND ILLICIT SUBSTANCES - Vapor wake detection is a highly advantageous method and system for detecting explosives and other illicit substances. With vapor wake detection, a canine and a handler are used; however, unlike other detection schemes, the canine leads the handler. After the handler positions the canine in a desired location, the canine detects scents in the air that come to the canine. When the canine detects a trained scent, the canine leads the handler to or follows behind the carrier of the item with the scent. Once the carrier is identified by the handler, the proper personnel are contacted. To implement vapor wake detection effectively, specific rigorous training is utilized. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120087971 | CONTACT DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A drug delivery system is disclosed. The drug delivery system includes a recognitive polymeric hydrogel through which a drug is delivered by contacting biological tissue. The recognitive polymeric hydrogel is formed by using a bio-template, which is a drug or is structurally similar to the drug, functionalized monomers, preferably having complexing sites, and cross-linking monomers, which are copolymerized using a suitable initiator. The complexing sites of the recognitive polymeric hydrogel that is formed preferably mimics receptor sites of a target biological tissue, biological recognition, or biological mechanism of action. The system in accordance with an embodiment of the intention is a contact lens for delivering a drug through contact with an eye. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120035284 | BIOCIDAL PARTICLES OF METHYLATED POLYSTYRENE - Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120028362 | 2-QUINOXALINOL SALEN COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed are 2-quinoxalinol salen compounds and in particular 2-quinoxalinol salen Schiff-base ligands. The disclosed 2-quinoxalinol salen compounds may be utilized as ligands for forming complexes with cations, and further, the formed complexes may be utilized as catalysts for oxidation reactions. The disclosed 2-quinoxalinol salen compounds also may be conjugated to solid supports and utilized in methods for selective solid-phase extraction or detection of cations. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120018351 | Silver-based Sorbents - Disclosed are sorbent compositions that include a porous titanium dioxide support impregnated with a silver material. The sorbent compositions may be utilized in systems and methods for removing sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams such as jet fuel. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120009220 | Low Antigen-dose Immunization for Maximizing T-helper Cell 1 (Th1) Immunity Against a Pathogen - Disclosed are compositions, kits, and methods for inducing an immune response against disease. The dosage of antigen contained or utilized in the presently disclosed compositions, kits, and methods is substantially lower than dosages conventionally used in the field. The compositions, kits, and methods may be utilized to induce a cell-mediated response, such as a T-helper cell response, and/or a humoral response against a pathogen or a disease. In some embodiments, the compositions, kits, and methods may be utilized to induce preferentially a Th1 response versus other types of immune responses such as a Th2 response. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20110318782 | Microbial Expression of Tobacco Osmotin for Biocidal and Medical Applications - Disclosed herein are recombinant tobacco osmotin polypeptides and methods for expressing tobacco osmotin polypeptides in microbial host cells. The recombinant tobacco osmotin polypeptides produced by the methods disclosed herein may be utilized as biocides or as therapeutic agents in medicaments. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110311565 | Phage Constructs, Sequences and Antigenic Compositions for Immunocontraception of Animals - Disclosed are methods, compositions, zona pellucida binding peptides and polypeptides, and expression vectors for use in species-specific immunocontraception of animals, which include landscape bacteriophage. The disclosed compositions may include immunogenic compositions or vaccines. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110284087 | PASSIVE OIL COLLECTION AND RECOVERY SYSTEM - A system and method for passive collection of oil from water based on a density differential. A sealed column of water is elevated above the oil/water surface within a low pressure contained volume, and oil moves upward into the contained volume displacing the water due to the lower density of the oil. Filled containers of oil are exchanged for containers of water, or oil is transferred from the filled containers. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110250162 | DISINFECTING AND DETOXIFYING META-ARAMID PARTICLES - Porous, permeable particles of meta-aramid can be chlorinated or brominated to produce antimicrobial and detoxifying particles for use in applications such as, but not limited to, nonwoven webs, paper, textiles, absorbent articles, healthcare products, paints, filter materials, powder coatings, clear coatings, molded plastic articles, binders for fibrous materials, and the like. The particles can be charged with halogen before or after incorporation into the application medium. The particles can contain blends of meta-aramid with other polymers such as, but not limited to, cellulose, cellulose acetate, polyurethane, and the like. The particles will be effective at inactivation of pathogenic and odor-causing microorganisms and toxic chemical agents. The particles, which contain N-halamine units, have unexpected resistance to ultraviolet light degradation. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110233000 | PORTABLE SAWHORSE WORKSTATION - An improved sawhorse having an elongated body with a channel formed in an upper working surface thereof. The sawhorse also includes a ledger that is sized and shaped to be seated within the channel and a clamp that is operable to secure the ledger to the elongated body. The elongated body further includes a plurality of receptacles that are adapted to receive a corresponding plurality of support legs. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110227395 | METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR PLASMA BLASTING - A method, system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a solid object having a borehole, a blast probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by a dielectric separator, wherein the high voltage electrode and the dielectric separator constitute an adjustable probe tip, and an adjustment unit coupled to the adjustable probe tip, wherein the adjustment unit is configured to selectively extend or retract the adjustable probe tip relative to the ground electrode and a blasting media, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises a thixotropic or electro-rheological fluid. The adjustable tip permits fine-tuning of the blast. The property of instantaneous high viscosity of thixotropic and electro-rheological fluids is advantageously used to seal the cavity containing the blasting probe thereby increasing the blasting pressure making the whole system more efficient. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110218104 | Biodiesel Solvents in Pesticide Compositions - Disclosed are pesticide compositions that utilize biodiesel as a solvent. The disclosed compositions may be utilized for controlling pests, such as nematodes and weeds, and for enhancing growth of plants. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110200484 | DISINFECTING, NONBLEACHING N-HALAMINE FOR USE WITH CONTACT LENS - A disinfecting, nonbleaching N-halamine for use in contact lens soaking solutions. The N-halamine compound is soluble in water and contact lens formulation solutions to the extent necessary to provide disinfection, but not to cause significant bleaching of dye materials incorporated into the contact lenses. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110179703 | BIOMASS TO BIOCHAR CONVERSION IN SUBCRITICAL WATER - The present invention relates to a method for conversion of biomass to biochar in subcritical water at 230-350° C. and 500-3000 psi. Under subcritical water conditions, biomass readily converts into biochar, biocrude, and some gases. In this invention, yield of biochar is significantly improved by recycling of biocrude. The process can produce hydrophobic biochar that has at least 70 wt % (dry basis) carbon as opposed to ˜25 wt % carbon in hydrophilic biomass, and has a heating value of about 29 MJ/kg (HHV-dry basis) which is comparable to good quality coals. More than 90% energy of biomass is retained in the biochar. The invention provides an effective means to convert biomass into a high energy density fuel for use in a variety of applications. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110179662 | TAPE MEASURE ANCHORING ACCESSORY - The present invention relates to a measuring tool having a substantially puck-shaped body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The tool also includes an elongated slot formed in the top surface and a fastener adjacent the bottom surface. The elongated slot is adapted to receive a portion of a tape measure. The fastener is operable to secure the measuring tool to the underlying work piece. Optionally, the fastener is a magnet. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110135543 | MICROFIBROUS MEDIA AND PACKING METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING AND CONTROLLING HIGHLY EXOTHERMIC AND HIGHLY ENDOTHERMIC REACTIONS/PROCESSES - A vessel packed with a microfibrous media made of micron-sized highly conductive fibers, which are able (and may be used) to immobilize various reactive materials including catalysts, sorbents, electrocatalysts, and other chemically reactive solids. The vessel enables fine temperature control and a uniform temperature profile for a range of highly endothermic or exothermic chemical reactions, sorptions, separation processes, mixing operations, and heat transfer applications. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110099630 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING COMMUNICATION DEVICES FROM DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS - A system for preventing successful denial of service attacks comprises a first communication device, a second communication device, and a network. The first and second communication devices establish a communication session via the network. Based on various information, such as a pre-shared secret, one of the communication devices determines a network access filter value and compares this value to at least one data frame in order to authenticate such data frame without committing significant computing resource and any memory space. By updating the network access filter over time, an unauthorized user who discovers the outdated network access filter values is prevented from successfully launching a denial of service attack. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110056575 | PROGRAMMABLE FLUIDIC DROPLET GENERATION - A programmable fluidic device for generating droplets with resolutions of micrometer in size and milliseconds in generation timing is provided. The programmable fluidic device has a valve forming a droplet cutter, which contains a fluid deflectable membrane capable of controlling the flow of a dispensing fluid from a fluidic dispensing channel. The programmable fluidic device is able to perform temporal control over the droplet generation independent from the size control. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110044989 | Zona Pellucida Binding Peptides, Expression Vectors, Compositions, and Methods for Species Specific Immunocontraception of Animals - Disclosed are methods, compositions, zona pellucida binding peptides and polypeptides, and expression vectors for use in species-specific immunocontraception of animals. The disclosed compositions may include immunogenic compositions or vaccines. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110011963 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROCESSING RAW MATERIALS - A method and apparatus for processing animal byproduct materials is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a grinder for grinding the byproduct materials; a mixer for mixing the ground byproduct materials with an oil absorbing material and a backmix material; and a dryer for drying the mixed materials. In some embodiments, the apparatus also includes a cyclone for separating an air stream from the dried materials. The dried materials are transported to one or more presses for pressing the dried materials, thereby reducing oil content. The one or more presses includes a first opening for delivering pressed oil to a centrifuge and a second opening for sending the pressed materials to a screener. A portion of the screened material is sent back to the mixer (and/or the grinder) and the balance of the screened material are sent to storage as a finished product. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20100316662 | Methods and Compositions for Vaccination Comprising Nucleic Acid and/or Polypeptide Sequences of Chlamydia - The instant invention relates to antigens and nucleic acids encoding such antigens obtainable by screening a | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100311611 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF CHARACTERIZING REACTIONS - An automated and computerized system for characterizing kinetic activities is disclosed. The system includes an optical unit with a controller chip. The controller chip has multiple reaction cells for simultaneously reacting samples of the catalyst under a range of reaction conditions and for optically monitoring the kinetic activity within each of the reaction cells: The system also preferably includes a temperature controller in thermal contact with the controller chip and an actuation device coupled to the controller chip for injecting and mixing samples of the catalyst with reagents into each of the reaction cells to form a product. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100283653 | VERNIER RING TIME-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS WITH COMPARATOR MATRIX - A time to digital converter (TDC) is able to be utilized for measuring a time interval between two signals with a very fine time resolution, which is defined as the difference in propagation delay per stage between two rings or chains of delay stages. The Vernier ring TDC, Vernier TDC with comparator matrix or Vernier ring TDCs with comparator matrix comprise two rings or chains of delay stages with slightly different propagation delays per stage and a plurality of comparators for comparing two signals propagation along two rings or chains and determining when the lag signal passes the lead signal. The lead and lag signal are initiated by two events and are each fed into a separate one the first stages of one of the specified rings or chains. The comparators are able to be organized in a comparator matrix in order to occupy less space and permit reuse. As a result, the input time interval (the time between the two initiating events) is able to be measured through the product of the time resolution and the number of stages through which the two signals propagated. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100242112 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING NETWORK RESOURCES FROM DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS - The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for protecting network resources from denial of service attacks. In one exemplary embodiment, a responder stores an access filter value used to determine whether an incoming message frame has been transmitted from an authorized user. In this regard, a user communication device includes logic for determining the access filter value stored at the responder and includes the access filter value in a message frame transmitted from the computer to the responder. The responder compares the received access filter value to the stored access filter value. If such values match or otherwise correspond, the responder authenticates the message frame. However, if such values do not match or otherwise correspond, the responder discards the message frame. Thus, the responder processes authenticated message frames and discards unauthenticated message frames thereby preventing denial of service attacks from malicious users. | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100239595 | EQUINE ANTIBODIES AGAINST BACILLUS ANTHRACIS FOR PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION AND TREATMENT - Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating a subject infected with | 09-23-2010 |
| 20100180836 | FLUID STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH BAFFLES - A fluid storage container with a baffle controls the heat absorption percentage of the container. Fluid that is heated adjacent to the surface of a container rises replacing colder fluid which sinks downward, regardless of the baffle. This behavior is able to lead to onset of oscillations in the temperature and flow fields. Due to blockage effect of a thin baffle, multi-cell recirculating vortex structures are observed. The number and strength of these vortices depend on the position and length of the baffle. For certain placements and lengths of the baffle, the time rate of the rise of the bulk temperature is increased or decreased. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100092431 | Edwardsiella Ictaluri Bacteriophage and Uses Thereof - Disclosed are isolated bacteriophage that have lytic activity for species of | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100029797 | BIOCIDAL PARTICLES OF METHYLATED POLYSTYRENE - Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting materials with various N-halamine precursor compounds. The resulting polymer beads are halogenated with chlorine or bromine. The porous beads will be useful in disinfection applications as well as for sanitization and controlling noxious odor when mixed with absorbent materials in items such as disposable diapers, infant swimwear, incontinence pads, bandages, sanitary napkins, pantiliners, mattress covers, shoe inserts, sponges, animal litter, carpets, and fabrics. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100028960 | Preparation of Precisely Controlled Thin Film Nanocomposite of Carbon Nanotubes and Biomaterials - Disclosed are nanocomposite materials comprising multiple layers of biomolecules bound to aligned carbon nanotubes. The thickness of each of the layers may be precisely controlled using a layer-by-layer assembly technique. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100028543 | Inorganic Nanocylinders in Liquid Crystalline Form - Disclosed are compositions that include a dispersion of inorganic nanocylinders in lyotropic liquid crystalline form. The inorganic nanocylinders have a high aspect ratio and are highly aligned. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20090286968 | 2-Quinoxalinol Salen Compounds and Uses Thereof - Disclosed are 2-quinoxalinol salen compounds and in particular 2-quinoxalinol salen Schiff-base ligands. The disclosed 2-quinoxalinol salen compounds may be utilized as ligands for forming complexes with cations, and further, the formed complexes may be utilized as catalysts for oxidation reactions. The disclosed 2-quinoxalinol salen compounds also may be conjugated to solid supports and utilized in methods for selective solid-phase extraction or detection of cations. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090280137 | Methods, Compositions, and Sequences of ZP-Binding Peptides for Immunocontraception of Dogs and Other Animals - Disclosed are methods, compositions, and zona pellucida binding peptides and polypeptides for use in immunocontraception of canines and other animals. The disclosed compositions may include pharmaceutical compositions. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090236079 | NANOPARTICLE-ENHANCED PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS (NEPCM) WITH GREAT POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVED THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE - Improved functionality of phase change materials (PCM) through dispersion of nanoparticles is described. The resulting nanoparticle-enhanced phase change materials (NEPCM) exhibit enhanced thermal conductivity in comparison to the base material. Starting with steady state natural convection within a differentially-heated square cavity that contains a nanofluid (water plus copper nanoparticles), the nanofluid is allowed to undergo solidification. Partly due to increase of thermal conductivity and also lowering of the latent heat of fusion, higher heat release rate of the NEPCM in relation to the conventional PCM is observed. The predicted increase of the heat release rate of the NEPCM is a clear indicator of its great potential for diverse thermal energy storage applications. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090215625 | Combinations of Herbicides and Safeners - Disclosed are compositions that include combinations of herbicides and safeners. The disclosed compositions may include herbicidal compositions that comprise: (a) an effective amount of a carotenoid-biosynthesis inhibiting compound or a salt, ester, acid, or partial acid form thereof as an herbicide; and (b) an effective amount of an acetolactate synthase inhibiting compound or a salt, ester, acid, or partial acid form thereof as a safener. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20080312087 | 2-Propenal and Related Enal Compounds for Controlling Plant Pests and Weeds in Soil - A method for controlling pests and weeds on or around plants, especially crop plants is disclosed. The method includes admixing 2-propenal or other related enal compounds to form an aqueous solution, and applying the aqueous solution to plants, plant seeds, weeds, or soil around the around the area in which the plants grow. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080295996 | STABLE CAVITY-INDUCED TWO-PHASE HEAT TRANSFER IN SILICON MICROCHANNELS - The stable cavity-induced two-phase heat transfer in silicon microchannels mitigates the flow of instabilities associated with two-phase (liquid/vapor) flow in microchannels. This is accomplished by etching microscopic cavities in the base of each microchannel using photolithography techniques. Each cavity is used to promote controlled nucleation activity. The microchannels with cavities are able to be used in heat sinks to cool a variety of electronic components. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080283446 | SILVER-BASED SORBENTS - Disclosed are sorbent compositions that include a porous titanium dioxide support impregnated with a silver material. The sorbent compositions may be utilized in systems and methods for removing sulfur compounds from hydrocarbon streams such as jet fuel. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080271602 | DOPED SUPPORTED ZINC OXIDE SORBENTS FOR REGENERABLE DESULFURIZATION APPLICATIONS - Disclosed are sorbent compositions that include a silicon dioxide porous support impregnated with a mixture comprising zinc oxide and copper material. The sorbent compositions may be utilized in systems and methods for removing sulfur compounds from gaseous streams. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080262206 | Method of Isolating Proteon Nucleation Centers from Blood and Other Biological Materials - Compositions and methods for the isolation and manipulation of misfolded, or partially misfolded, proteins present in blood and other biological materials are provided. In one aspect of the invention, the compositions, hereinafter termed “proteons” are comprised of misfolded proteins. Also provided are compositions and methods for the isolation and manipulation of proteon nucleation centers (PNCs) upon which the proteons of the present in blood and other biological materials form. In another aspect of the invention, the PNCs are comprised of metallic nanoclusters. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080243309 | SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF CHARACTERIZING REACTIONS - An automated and computerized system for characterizing kinetic activities is disclosed. The system includes an optical unit with a controller chip. The controller chip has multiple reaction cells for simultaneously reacting samples of the catalyst under a range of reaction conditions and for optically monitoring the kinetic activity within each of the reaction cells. The system also preferably includes a temperature controller in thermal contact with the controller chip and an actuation device coupled to the controller chip for injecting and mixing samples of the catalyst with reagents into each of the reaction cells to form a product. | 10-02-2008 |
