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| 20130093852 | PORTABLE ROBOTIC DEVICE - A portable robotic device (PRD) as well as related devices and methods are described herein. The PRD includes a 3-D imaging sensor configured to acquire corresponding intensity data frames and range data frames of the environment. An imaging processing module configured to identify a matched feature in the intensity data frames, obtain sets of 3-D coordinates representing the matched feature in the range data frames, and determine a pose change of the PRD based on the 3-D coordinates; and perform 3-D data segmentation of the range data frames to extract planar surfaces. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130072392 | Compositions, Kits, and Methods for Identification, Assessment, Prevention, and Therapy of Cancer - The invention relates to compositions, kits, and methods for detecting, characterizing, preventing, and treating human cancer. A variety of chromosomal regions (MCRs) and markers corresponding thereto, are provided, wherein alterations in the copy number of one or more of the MCRs and/or alterations in the amount, structure, and/or activity of one or more of the markers is correlated with the presence of cancer. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130064863 | MULTICOMPONENT AND BIOCOMPATIBLE NANOCOMPOSITE MATERIALS, METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING SAME AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method of synthesizing a multicomponent and biocompatible nanocomposite material, which includes: synthesizing a gold/hydroxyapatite (Au/HA) catalyst; distributing the Au/HA catalyst into a thin film; and heating the thin film in a reactor with a carbon source gas to perform radio frequency chemical vapor deposition (RF-CVD) to form the nanocomposite material, where the nanocomposite material includes a graphene structure and Au/HA nanoparticles formed by the Au/HA catalyst and distributed within the graphene structure. In another aspect, a multicomponent and biocompatible nanocomposite material includes: a graphene structure formed with a plurality of graphene layers and Au/HA nanoparticles distributed within the graphene structure. The nanocomposite material is formed by heating an Au/HA catalyst thin film with a carbon source gas to perform radio frequency chemical vapor deposition (RF-CVD). | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130060122 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IN VIVO FLOW CYTOMETRY USING THE DETECTION OF PHOTOACOUSTIC WAVES - A photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC) device for the in vivo detection of cells circulating in blood or lymphatic vessels is described. Ultrasound transducers attached to the skin of an organism detect the photoacoustic ultrasound waves emitted by target objects in response to their illumination by at least one pulse of laser energy delivered using at least one wavelength. The wavelengths of the laser light pulse may be varied to optimize the absorption of the laser energy by the target object. Target objects detected by the device may be unlabelled biological cells or cell products, contrast agents, or biological cells labeled with one or more contrast agents. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130044919 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IN-SEASON NITROGEN MEASUREMENT AND FERTILIZATION OF NON-LEGUMINOUS CROPS FROM DIGITAL IMAGE ANALYSIS - Systems and methods of determining nitrogen levels from a digital image and in-season nitrogen measurement and fertilization of non-leguminous crops from digital image analysis are disclosed herein. In particular, a method of determining leaf nitrogen concentration and yield from a digital photograph of a fully developed leaf (collared leaf) of a crop of non-legumes, such as corn, wheat, rice, cotton, potatoes sugarcane, turfgrass or forage grass species. The digital image is processed to determine a dark green color index (“DGCI”), which is closely related to leaf nitrogen concentration and yield. Standardized color disks having known DGCI values are included in the digital photograph and serve as an comparative standard. The comparative standard allows correction of DGCI of samples when using different cameras and/or when lighting conditions change. The DGCI values can then be used to determine the amount of nitrogen fertilizer that should be applied to recover crop yield potential. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130029367 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT - The present invention provides compositions and processes for preparing the same wherein the compositions are useful for monitoring breast cancer treatment. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130011404 | Methods and Compositions for Regulating Musashi Function - The invention generally features compositions and methods for detecting and regulating cell proliferation, potentiation, and differentiation in a population of cells. In particular, compositions and methods are provided for modulating the activity of Musashi proteins. Diagnostic, screening, and therapeutic methods utilizing compositions of the invention are also provided. | 01-10-2013 |
| 20120325162 | FLOORING CHALLENGE SYSTEMS FOR CULLING POULTRY - Flooring challenge systems for culling poultry that induce lameness attributable to osteochondrosis and osteomyelitis of the proximal femur and tibia in poultry. The flooring challenge systems induce unstable or insecure footing for poultry reared in pens by adding torque, stress and strain on key leg joints in order to exacerbate and accelerate the development of bacterial chondronecrosis with osteomyelitis lesions and lameness. The flooring challenge systems utilize one or more portable panels or sections that can be constructed in a wide range of sizes and configurations for installation in commercial poultry pens. In addition, the flooring challenge systems may utilize a device suspended a predetermined distance above the apex of the flooring challenge panel to subject the poultry's legs to asymmetric twisting and enhanced instability by forcing the birds to straddle opposing slopes near the apex of the flooring challenge panel. | 12-27-2012 |
| 20120301897 | ACETAMINOPHEN-PROTEIN ADDUCT ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention describes devices and methods for detecting and measuring the amount of acetaminophen-protein adducts in a sample. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120295974 | TRANS-, TRANS-CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID COMPOSITIONS AND USE THEREOF - This invention relates generally to trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid compositions and use thereof, and in particular to trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid produced from photoisomerization of soy oil in the presence of an antioxidant, and used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and human and animal food compositions for improved health. The invention also relates generally to a method for treatment and prevention of health-related disorders of obesity by administration of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and/or food compositions containing and/or prepared from trans-,trans-conjugated linoleic acid-rich soy oil. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120270311 | FEMALE SPECIFIC INSECT EXPRESSION SYSTEM - The present invention provides an insect expression system that may be used to provide biological control of pest insects and control transmission of infectious diseases transmitted to the human population by insects. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120264123 | Extracellular Serine Protease - The present invention provides a DNA encoding a novel extracellular serine protease termed Tumor Antigen Derived Gene-14 (TADG-14) which is overexpressed in ovarian, breast and colon carcinoma samples. Also provided are vector and host cells capable of expressing the DNA of the present invention, as well as the uses of the DNA and protein of the present invention. Also provided is a TADG-14 protein variant that has a potential role for detecting and targeting of ovarian carcinomas. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120244224 | NANOSTRUCTURAL MATERIALS THAT INCREASE MINERALIZATION IN BONE CELLS AND AFFECT GENE EXPRESSION THROUGH miRNA REGULATION AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - A method of inducing mineralization in a bone cell is described. The method comprises contacting a bone cell with a composition comprising nanoparticles. The nanoparticles can be single-walled carbon nanotubes, hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, TiO | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120226054 | MULTIPLE STATIONARY PHASE MATRIX AND USES THEREOF - The present invention generally provides a separation matrix comprising at least two stationary phases and a stationary phase comprising at least one chiral modality and at least one achiral modality. Also provided are methods of using the separation matrix or the stationary phase to separate enantiomers of one or more chiral molecules. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20120121821 | RENEWABLE RESOURCE-BASED METAL-CONTAINING MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS OF THE SAME - In accordance with certain aspects of the present disclosure, a method of producing carbon-metal nanocomposites includes (a) treating a material containing at least one o-catechol unit with a first solution of hexamine such that the material becomes hexamine treated; (b) treating the material with a second solution having a plurality of metal ions such that the material becomes metal treated; (c) treating the material with a third solution of alkali such that the material becomes alkali treated; and (d) heating the alkali, metal and hexamine treated material after (a), (b), and (c) for a predetermined period of time such that a plurality of carbon-metal nanocomposites having metal nanoparticles dispersed in the material are produced. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120065490 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IN VIVO DETECTION OF CLOTS WITHIN CIRCULATORY VESSELS - A device and method of using the device to detect the presence and composition of clots and other target objects in a circulatory vessel of a living subject is described. In particular, devices and methods of detecting the presence and composition of clots and other target objects in a circulatory vessel of a living subject using in vivo photoacoustic flow cytometry techniques is described. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20110304934 | BROADBAND OPTICAL LIMITER BASED ON NANO-GRAPHENE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - The present invention in one aspect relates to a low-cost, nano-graphene based broadband optical limiter with limiting properties superior to current standards, carbon fullerenes (C | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301232 | PROCESS OF EXTRACTING PROCYANIDINS BY ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS - A process of extracting procyanidins by alkaline hydrolysis. In particular, a procyanidin-containing material, pomace or residue is treated with an alkali, such as sodium or potassium hydroxide, for a predetermined amount of time and at a predetermined temperature to release procyanidins bound to polysaccharides and/or proteins of the cell wall or depolymerize polymeric procyanidins. After the procyanidins are released by alkaline hydrolysis, the extracts are acidified to obtain a pH level where the procyanidins do not degrade. The process of extracting procyanidins may be utilized to estimate the total amount of bound procyanidins in a plant material, enhance the bioavailability of beneficial procyanidins monomers and/or to treat the residue remaining after conventional solvent extraction for increased procyanidin extraction. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110291049 | INDIUM ARSENIDE NANOCRYSTALS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - The present invention provides high quality monodisperse or substantially monodisperse InAs nanocrystals in the as-prepared state. In some embodiments, the as-prepared substantially monodisperse InAs nanocrystals demonstrate a photoluminescence of between about 700 nm and 1400 nm. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110286636 | System and method of determining nitrogen levels from a digital image - A system and method of determining nitrogen levels from a digital image. In particular, a method of determining leaf nitrogen concentration and yield from a digital photograph of a fully developed leaf (collared leaf) of a crop of nonlegumes, such as corn, rice, wheat, cotton, potatoes or sugarcane. The digital image is processed to determine a dark green color index (“DGCI”), which is closely related to leaf nitrogen concentration and yield. Standardized color disks having known DGCI values are included in the digital photograph and serve as an internal standard. The internal standard allows correction of DGCI of samples when using different cameras and/or when lighting conditions change. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110285992 | METHODS OF FABRICATING SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING SUBSTRATES - A method of fabricating a surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrate. In one embodiment, the method has the steps of simultaneously evaporating a metal at a first evaporation rate and a polymer at a second evaporation rate different from the first evaporation rate, to form a nanocomposite of the metal and the polymer, depositing the nanocomposite onto a substrate, and applying an etching process to the deposited nanocomposite on the substrate to remove the polymer material, thereby forming an SERS substrate. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110237862 | MULTIFUNCTIONAL Fe3O4 CORED MAGNETIC-QUANTUM DOT FLUORESCENT NANOCOMPOSITES FOR RF NANO-HYPERTHERMIA OF CANCER CELLS - A magnetic oxide-quantum dot nanocomposite and methods of synthesizing it. In one embodiment, the magnetic oxide-quantum dot nanocomposite has at least one magnetic oxide nanoparticle coated with a silica (SiO | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236495 | ANTI-CANCER NANOPARTICLE COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE - The present invention encompasses a composition capable of delivering and expressing a nucleic acid encoding UDP-Glucuronosyltransferases, p53 or a combination thereof into a cell, and methods for treating tumors. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110236435 | ENHANCED BONE CELLS GROWTH AND PROLIFERATION ON TiO2 NANOTUBULAR SUBSTRATES TREATED BY RADIO-FREQUENCY PLASMA DISCHARGE - A method for growing bone cells. In one aspect, the present invention provides a method for growing bone cells, comprising the steps of (a) anodizing a titanium substrate to form an array of titanium dioxide nanotubes on a surface of the titanium substrate, (b) subjecting the anodized titanium substrate to a radio frequency plasma discharge to chemically modify the array of titanium dioxide nanotubes formed on the surface of the titanium substrate, (c) seeding bone cells onto the surface of the titanium substrate that has an array of titanium dioxide nanotubes thereon after the subjecting step, and (d) incubating the seeded bone cells for a period of time effective for the cells to grow and proliferate. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110225662 | FEMALE SPECIFIC INSECT EXPRESSION SYSTEM - The present invention provides an insect expression system that may be used to provide biological control of pest insects and control transmission of infectious diseases transmitted to the human population by insects. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110213018 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR REGULATION OF SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS AND BLOOD PRESSURE - The invention encompasses a composition for regulating smooth muscle cells. In particular, the invention encompasses a vector comprising a smooth muscle promoter operably-linked to a nucleic acid encoding a calcium-activated potassium channel. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110200561 | Method for Bacteriophage Delivery and Amplification - Disclosed are methods of selecting wide host range bacteriophage capable of growing in a plurality of bacteria including pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria and bacteriophage selected by the methods. Also disclosed are methods of treating a subject infected with a pathogenic bacterium using bacteriophage and methods of decontaminating objects using bacteriophage. Also disclosed are methods of producing vaccines. In another aspect, methods of determining bacterial viability and methods of improving the sensitivity of a biosensor using wide host range bacteriophages are disclosed. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110198569 | APPARATUS AND METHODS OF NANOPATTERNING AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - A method for patterning nanostructures in a semiconductor heterostructure, which has at least a first layer and a second layer, wherein the first layer has a first surface and an opposite, second surface, the second layer has a first surface and an opposite, second surface, and the first layer is deposited over the second layer such that the second surface of the first layer is proximate to the first surface of the second layer. The method includes the steps of making indentations in a pattern on the first surface of the first layer of the semiconductor heterostructure; bonding the semiconductor heterostructure to a support substrate such that the first surface of the first layer of the semiconductor heterostructure is faced to the support substrate; etching off the second layer of the semiconductor heterostructure; and depositing a third layer over the second surface of the first layer of the semiconductor heterostructure. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110189841 | FABRICATION OF LARGE GRAIN POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON FILM BY NANO ALUMINUM-INDUCED CRYSTALLIZATION OF AMORPHOUS SILICON - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for fabricating a polycrystalline silicon film. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a substrate having a thermally-grown silicon dioxide layer, forming an amorphous silicon film on the thermally-grown silicon dioxide layer of the substrate, forming an aluminum layer on the amorphous silicon film to form a structure having the substrate, the amorphous silicon film and the aluminum layer, and annealing the structure at an annealing temperature for a period of time in an N | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110174738 | METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING CARBON-MAGNETITE NANOCOMPOSITES FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCE MATERIALS AND APPLICATION OF SAME - A method of synthesizing carbon-magnetite nanocomposites. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of (a) dissolving a first amount of an alkali salt of lignosulfonate in water to form a first solution, (b) heating the first solution to a first temperature, (c) adding a second amount of iron sulfate (FeSO | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110171110 | MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF CARBON NANOTUBES FROM TANNIN, LIGNIN, AND DERIVATIVES - A method of synthesizing carbon nanotubes. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of: (a) dissolving a first amount of a first transition-metal salt and a second amount of a second transition-metal salt in water to form a solution; (b) adding a third amount of tannin to the solution to form a mixture; (c) heating the mixture to a first temperature for a first duration of time to form a sample; and (d) subjecting the sample to a microwave radiation for a second duration of time effective to produce a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110171108 | MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF NANODIAMONDS FROM TANNIN, LIGNIN, ASPHALT, AND DERIVATIVES - A method of synthesizing nanodiamonds. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of synthesizing nanodiamonds, which includes the step of subjecting an amount of tannin to a microwave radiation for a duration of time effective to produce a plurality of nanodiamonds. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110170208 | BROADBAND OPTICAL LIMITER BASED ON NANO-GRAPHENE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING SAME - The present invention in one aspect relates to a low-cost, nano-graphene based broadband optical limiter with limiting properties superior to current standards, carbon fullerenes (C | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110165555 | Capillary-Column-Based Bioseparator/Bioreactor with an Optical/Electrochemical Detector for Detection of Microbial Pathogens - The present invention is directed to satisfying the need to detect microbial contamination of food products. The described bioseparator/bioreactor coupled with an optical/electrochemical biosensor was able to specifically detect | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110152180 | BIOACTIVE PENTAPEPTIDES FROM RICE BRAN AND USE THEREOF - In general, the invention relates to novel bioactive pentapeptides from heat stabilized defatted rice bran having anti-cancer, anti-obesity, anti-Alzheimer and other health-promoting activities proteins. The bioactive pentapeptides can be incorporated into pharmaceutical, nutraceuticals and food compositions having at least the bioactive pentapeptide as an active ingredient. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110132380 | Mouth guard - A mouth guard comprising a top mouth piece for engaging the top teeth and a bottom mouth piece for engaging the bottom teeth. The mouth guard also comprises a central section having one or more ports for receiving an endotracheal tube, oral gastric tube, and/or oral suction tube. In a first preferred embodiment, a top portion of the central section is attached to the top mouth piece, and a bottom portion of the central section is attached to the bottom mouth piece. In a second preferred embodiment, the entire central section is attached to the bottom mouth piece. The top and bottom mouth pieces are capable of interlocking via male engaging members and female recesses. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110117028 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IN VIVO NONINVASIVE MAGNETIC MANIPULATION OF CIRCULATING OBJECTS IN BIOFLOWS - A device and methods for the non-invasive manipulation and detection of target objects such as cells, pathogens, microparticles, and nanoparticles in vivo using an external magnetic field are described. In one aspect, a device and method for capturing and detecting intrinsically magnetic target objects or target objects labeled with at least one magnetic particle within the area of interest using an in vivo flow cytometer are described. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110091919 | pH-INSENSITIVE GLUCOSE INDICATOR PROTEIN - The present invention encompasses a glucose indicator protein, a biosensor comprising one or more glucose indicator proteins, and methods of use thereof. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110086030 | INHIBITION OF CANCER METASTASIS - The present invention provides methods for inhibiting tumor cell metastasis. In particular, the invention provides methods for reducing tumor cell malignancy by administering to a subject an antibody that inhibits glycoprotein Ibα, such that tumor cell malignancy is reduced. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110046081 | CLASSICAL CANNABINOID METABOLITES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - The present invention encompasses classical cannabinoid metabolites and uses thereof. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110025571 | Circularly Polarized Microstrip Antennas - The present invention in one aspect relates to a circularly polarized antenna having a conductive ground layer, a conductive patch and a dielectric substrate formed between the conductive ground layer and the conductive patch. The conductive patch formed in a square shape with four equal sides and has four square slots with each formed in the central portion of each side, and two rectangular slots orthogonally formed in the central area of the square such that one rectangular slot is aligned with one diagonal of the square, the other rectangular slot is aligned with the other diagonal of the square, and the junction of the two rectangular slots is coincident with the geometrical center of the square. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110024792 | Photovoltaic Device Using Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes and Method of Fabricating the Same - A photovoltaic device and methods for forming the same. In one embodiment, the photovoltaic device has a silicon substrate, and a film comprising a plurality of single wall carbon nanotubes disposed on the silicon substrate, wherein the plurality of single wall carbon nanotubes forms a plurality of heterojunctions with the silicon in the substrate. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110024697 | Methods of Producing Carbon Nanotubes and Applications of Same - The present invention in one aspect relates to a method for producing carbon nanotubes. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of forming a substrate, depositing a loading amount of catalyst including iron and cobalt nanoparticles on the surfaces of the substrate, and heating the catalyst deposited on the substrate in a radio frequency reactor having a flow of a methane carbon source at a predetermined temperature so as to cause the growth of carbon nanotubes on the substrate. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20100328647 | CARBON NANOTUBE-HYDROGEN PEROXIDE HYBRID BASED OPTICAL SENSING METHOD FOR ASSESSMENT OF ANTIOXIDANT POTENCY - An ultrasensitive dual optical method for measuring antioxidant concentration and total antioxidant capacity is provided. Using the process, the detection limit for vitamin C is as low as 7 nM. The method is based on a hybrid of single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) with hydrogen-peroxide. The method provides is a robust, cheap, fast, and reusable optical sensing method for antioxidant and total antioxidant capacity measurement in foods and plasma. The method can also be developed as a miniature assay for both in vitro and in vivo detection. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20100310442 | MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF TRANSITION METAL PHOSPHIDE - A method of synthesizing transition metal phosphide. In one embodiment, the method has the steps of preparing a transition metal lignosulfonate, mixing the transition metal lignosulfonate with phosphoric acid to form a mixture, and subjecting the mixture to a microwave radiation for a duration of time effective to obtain a transition metal phosphide. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100307983 | USE OF MAGNETIC CARBON COMPOSITES FROM RENEWABLE RESOURCE MATERIALS FOR OIL SPILL CLEAN UP AND RECOVERY - A method for separating a liquid hydrocarbon material from a body of water. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of mixing a plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites with a liquid hydrocarbon material dispersed in a body of water to allow the plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each to be adhered by an amount of the liquid hydrocarbon material to form a mixture, applying a magnetic force to the mixture to attract the plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each adhered by an amount of the liquid hydrocarbon material, and removing said plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites each adhered by an amount of the liquid hydrocarbon material from said body of water while maintaining the applied magnetic force, wherein the plurality of magnetic carbon-metal nanocomposites is formed by subjecting one or more metal lignosulfonates or metal salts to microwave radiation, in presence of lignin/derivatives either in presence of alkali or a microwave absorbing material. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100285138 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING NANOPARTICLES AND APOPTOTIC AGENTS AND METHODS OF USE - Compositions comprising nanoparticles, such as silver or gold nanoparticles or carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and apoptotic agents are described. The nanoparticles can significantly enhance the cancer chemotherapeutic effects of the apoptotic agents. In particular, a highly increased anti-tumor activity has been demonstrated for the combination of etoposide and CNTs against HeLa cells compared to the administration of either etoposide alone or nanoparticles alone. Data provided by flow cytometry, Caspase 3 and other methods, suggest a strong interaction between the nanoparticles and the cellular structure, which can result in the improved effectiveness of chemotherapeutic agents. These findings provide potential new cancer therapies by carefully selecting the right combination of cytostatic drugs and nanostructural materials which synergistically provide significantly greater curative rates. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100279084 | Superhydrophobic Surface and Method of Forming Same - A superhydrophobic surface and method for forming same. In one embodiment, the method has the steps of preparing a surface of a substrate of a first material, modifying the surface through an etching process to generate a plurality of nucleation sites, and depositing a source material of a second material on the modified surface by using glancing angle deposition to form a plurality of nano-rods corresponding to the plurality of nucleation sites. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100273203 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING METABOLITES - The present invention provides a metabolic profile, a database comprising a metabolic profile, a method for determining a metabolic profile, uses for a metabolic profile, and warfarin metabolites. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100272871 | COATING COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR BAKED PRODUCTS TO IMPART THE ATTRIBUTES OF FRIED PRODUCTS - A composition and process for baked food products is provided to impart the sensorial attributes of fried food products. The composition is in the form of a batter coating, either powdered or wet, which is applied to a food product, and when baked, has the taste, texture and appearance of a fried food product. The batter coating includes at least an enzyme-modified starch or flour or other starch-containing material having oil absorbing capabilities. The enzyme-modified starch is plated with a liquid cooking oil in order to bring the liquid cooking oil into the process, and the batter coating retains the incorporated liquid cooking oil during processing to impart a fat fried texture, appearance and taste to the baked food product. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100139563 | FABRICATION OF LARGE GRAIN POLYCRYSTALLINE SILICON FILM BY NANO ALUMINUM-INDUCED CRYSTALLIZATION OF AMORPHOUS SILICON - One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for fabricating a polycrystalline silicon film. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a substrate having a thermally-grown silicon dioxide layer, forming an amorphous silicon film on the thermally-grown silicon dioxide layer of the substrate, forming an aluminum layer on the amorphous silicon film to form a structure having the substrate, the amorphous silicon film and the aluminum layer, and annealing the structure at an annealing temperature for a period of time in an N | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100113861 | METALLIC NANOPARTICLES WITH COATED SHELLS AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - A process or method for treating cancer. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a plurality of metallic nanoparticles, wherein each of the plurality of metallic nanoparticles has a core formed with a first metallic material, and a shell formed with a non-metallic material containing carbon, and wherein the shell is formed to enclose the metallic core completely, introducing said metallic nanoparticles into a mammal such that said metallic nanoparticles selectively target at least one type of cancerous cell, and subsequently applying at least one radio frequency of electromagnetic waves to said mammal for a period of time effective to induce skin currents in the cores of the first metallic material of said metallic nanoparticles to cause heat generated locally around targeted at least one type of cancerous cell to kill said cancerous cell. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100097273 | NANO AND MICRO BASED ANTENNAS AND SENSORS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A method of fabricating an antenna. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a substrate treated with a plasma treatment, providing a nanoparticle ink comprising nanoparticles, painting the nanoparticle ink on the substrate to form an antenna member in which the nanoparticles are connected, determining a feed point of the antenna member, and attaching an feeding port onto the substrate at the feed point to establish a contact between the feeding port and the antenna member. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100086910 | Surface-modified single-walled carbon nanotubes and methods of detecting a chemical compound using same - A method for surface modification of single walled carbon nanotubes. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a detergent solution, adding a plurality of single walled carbon nanotubes into the detergent solution, performing a first sonication to disperse the single walled carbon nanotubes in the detergent solution, and performing a second sonication after the first sonication to make detergent encased single walled carbon nanotubes. At least one of the plurality of single walled carbon nanotubes is at least partially wrapped by one or more detergent molecules to make it a detergent encased single walled carbon nanotube. In one embodiment, the detergent comprises SDS, PSS or a combination of them. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100055126 | METHAMPHETAMINE-LIKE HAPTEN COMPOUNDS, LINKERS, CARRIERS AND COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF - The invention generally relates to hapten compounds comprising either (+) methamphetamine or (+) amphetamine conjugated to a linker. Generally speaking, hapten compounds of the invention may be used to elicit an immune response to one or more of (+) methamphetamine, (+) amphetamine, or (+) MDMA. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100035775 | MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF CARBON AND CARBON-METAL COMPOSITES FROM LIGNIN, TANNIN AND ASPHALT DERIVATIVES AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - A plurality of carbon-metal nanocomposites. In one embodiment, the plurality of carbon-metal nanocomposites includes a plurality of carbons with a molecular structure that shows a first peak in the range of 1585 to 1565 cm | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100032849 | MICROWAVE-ASSISTED SYNTHESIS OF CARBON AND CARBON-METAL COMPOSITES FROM LIGNIN, TANNIN AND ASPHALT DERIVATIVES - A process for synthesizing carbon-metal nanocomposites. In one embodiment, the process includes the steps of preparing a metal derivative or a metal chelated derivative of a carbon-containing precursor in solid form, and subjecting the metal derivative or metal chelated derivative of a carbon-containing precursor in solid form to microwave radiation at a frequency in the range of 900 MHz to 5.8 GHz, for a period of time effective to generate a heat flow from inside of the metal derivative or metal chelated derivative of a carbon-containing precursor in solid form to the outside such that the temperature of the metal derivative or metal chelated derivative of a carbon-containing precursor in solid form reaches 1,000° C. in less than 6 minutes with a temperature (T) derivative over time (t), ΔT/Δt, no less than 2.5° C./second to form carbon-metal nanocomposites. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20090263839 | ACETAMINOPHEN-PROTEIN ADDUCT ASSAY DEVICE AND METHOD - The present invention describes devices and methods for detecting and measuring the amount of acetaminophen-protein adducts in a sample. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090257945 | METHODS OF MAKING HORIZONTALLY ORIENTED LONG CARBON NANOTUBES AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME - An apparatus and method for synthesizing nanostructures in a reactor having a reaction zone and a conductive susceptor positioned in the reaction zone. In one embodiment, the method has the steps of placing a semiconductor plate having a film of a catalyst in the reaction zone such that the semiconductor plate is supported by the conductive susceptor; transporting a gas mixture having a feedstock gas having hydrocarbon and a carrier gas into the reaction zone of the chamber; inductively heating the reaction zone; and regulating the heating so that the temperature of the conductive susceptor increases from a first temperature to a second temperature when the gas mixture is introduced into the cavity of the chamber to allow nanostructures to be grown from the interaction of the gas mixture with the film of a catalyst of the semiconductor plate. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090156932 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IN VIVO FLOW CYTOMETRY USING THE DETECTION OF PHOTOACOUSTIC WAVES - A photoacoustic flow cytometry (PAFC) device for the in vivo detection of cells circulating in blood or lymphatic vessels is described. Ultrasound transducers attached to the skin of an organism detect the photoacoustic ultrasound waves emitted by target objects in response to their illumination by at least one pulse of laser energy delivered using at least one wavelength. The wavelengths of the laser light pulse may be varied to optimize the absorption of the laser energy by the target object. Target objects detected by the device may be unlabelled biological cells or cell products, contrast agents, or biological cells labeled with one or more contrast agents. | 06-18-2009 |
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| 20090060903 | Pharmaceutical Compositions Comprising an Anti-Teratogenic Compound and Applications of the Same - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising anti-teratogenic agents are disclosed. Additionally, pharmaceutical compositions comprising anti-neoplastic agents and anti-teratogenic agents are disclosed. Methods of assessing the teratogenicity of a compound are disclosed. The present invention further comprises applications of the aforementioned compositions and methods. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090042850 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR CYTOPROTECTION - The present invention provides compositions and methods for cytoprotection. In particular, it provides zinc chelate compositions comprising at least one zinc ion and at least one aminothiol ligand. | 02-12-2009 |
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| 20080229436 | METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING MODULATORS OF LIFESPAN AND RESISTANCE TO OXIDATIVE STRESS - The present invention provides methods for identifying agents that increase lifespan and increase resistance to oxidative and/or electrophilic stress. Also provided are methods for identifying biomarkers of longevity or identifying pathways governing longevity in response to phosphatidylinositol 3,4,5-triphosphate signaling. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080223851 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SYNTHESIS OF LARGE SIZE BATCHES OF CARBON NANOSTRUCTURES - An apparatus and method for synthesizing nanostructures. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a reactor having a reaction zone and a conductive susceptor positioned in the reaction zone. The method includes the steps of transporting a gas mixture having an aerosolized catalyst, a feedstock and a carrier gas into the reaction zone of the reactor, inductively heating the reaction zone, and regulating a flow rate of the gas mixture to allow the catalyst to spend a sufficient amount of time in the reaction zone for the growth of nanostructures. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080206791 | METHOD FOR DETECTING AN UNKNOWN CONTAMINANT CONCENTRATION IN A SUBSTANCE - A method for determining a concentration of a contaminant in a first sample, the method including producing the first sample, including adding a plurality of immuno-beads to a test substance; exposing a crystal microbalance immunosensor to the first sample; determining a change in a first motional resistance of the crystal microbalance immunosensor following exposure to the first sample (ΔR | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080199434 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS - The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating a cardiovascular condition. In particular, provided is a method comprising administering to a subject an agent that increases the level and/or activity of angiotensin II type 2 receptors. Also provided is a method for evaluating the risk of having or developing a cardiovascular condition | 08-21-2008 |
