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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150264875 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH QUALITY DURUM WHEAT HAVING INCREASED AMYLOSE CONTENT - The present invention provides compositions and methods of altering/improving Durum wheat phenotypes. Furthermore, methods of breeding Durum wheat and/or other closely related species to produce plants having altered or improved phenotypes are provided. | 09-24-2015 |
20150204176 | Methods for Increased Hydrocarbon Recovery Through Mineralization Sealing of Hydraulically Fractured Rock Followed by Refracturing - The invention is a method of increasing hydrocarbon recovery through the biomineralization sealing of fractured geological formations followed by refracturing, including preparing a composition with biochemical components that is delivered into a geological subsurface through a cased well bore. Nutrient solutions are delivered into the geological subsurface through the well bore, thereby metabolizing the nutrient solutions with the biochemical components to create a mineralizing byproduct. Mineralizing solutions are delivered into the geological subsurface, delivering the composition, nutrient solutions and mineralizing solutions to targeted geological formations having existing formation fractures, through casing openings. Mineralizing solutions react with the mineralizing byproduct to produce minerals, which crystallize in the existing formation fractures, sealing and strengthening the existing formation fractures and resulting in sealed fractures. Targeted geological formations are refractured to create new formation fractures outside of the sealed fractures, exposing new areas of trapped hydrocarbons to production, to increase hydrocarbon recovery. | 07-23-2015 |
20150200727 | TECHNIQUES FOR SINGLE SIDEBAND SUPPRESSED CARRIER (SSBSC) OPTICAL SIGNALS - A method and apparatus includes an optical source for a single order single-sideband suppressed-carrier optical signal with a bandwidth that scales from over 4 gigaHertz or is at least 8 GHz from an optical carrier frequency. In an example embodiment, an apparatus includes a stable laser source configured to output an optical carrier signal at a carrier frequency. The apparatus includes a radio frequency electrical source configured to output an electrical radio frequency signal with a radio frequency bandwidth less than one octave. The apparatus also includes an optical modulator configured to output an optical signal with the optical carrier signal modulated by the radio frequency signal in a plurality of orders (harmonics) of optical frequency sidebands. The apparatus further includes an optical filter configured to pass one single order optical frequency sideband of the optical signal, which sideband does not overlap the sideband of any other harmonic. | 07-16-2015 |
20150077706 | REAL-TIME OPTICAL AND DIGITAL IMAGE STABILIZATION FOR ADAPTIVE OPTICS SCANNING OPHTHALMOSCOPY - A real-time ophthalmoscope system for imaging an eye includes a wide field scanning light ophthalmoscope (SLO) configured for wide field imaging of the eye. The system also includes a small field SLO configured for high resolution imaging of the eye. A 2D tracking minor electrically coupled to a computer, and a 2D steering minor electrically coupled to the computer, are both disposed in an optical path between the small field SLO and the eye. The system is configured to acquire a plurality of small field images at a plurality of locations on the eye as defined by the 2D steering minor, each of the small field images is stabilized for a motion of the eye by the 2D tracking minor. A method for imaging of the eye is also described. | 03-19-2015 |
20150071315 | Precise Broadband Frequency Modulated Laser - A method and apparatus are described including a laser with a plurality of internal or external actuators for affecting an optical frequency of light output by the laser, wherein the plurality of actuators have a corresponding plurality of different frequency response bands for changing optical properties of the laser and a corresponding plurality of actuation ranges of optical frequencies affected. Also included is an optical detector, and a plurality of optical paths configured to direct light output by the laser onto the detector. A laser controller is configured to provide a plurality of inputs to the plurality of actuators based on a detector signal output from the optical detector and the corresponding frequency response bands and actuation ranges. | 03-12-2015 |
20140255979 | METHOD OF TESTING A DISINFECTANT OR ANTIBIOTIC USING PHENANTHRIDIUM DERIVATIVES - The disclosure provides for a method of testing a disinfectant or antibiotic using phenanthridium derivatives with a 2 | 09-11-2014 |
20140186875 | NOVEL OPTICAL LABELING MOLECULES FOR PROTEOMICS AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS - The invention relates to compositions and methods useful in the labeling and identification of changes in protein levels, changes in enzyme activity, and changes in protein modification. The invention provides for highly soluble optical labeling molecules which are optionally cleavable after separation of mixtures of labeled proteins into components. These optical labeling molecules find utility in a variety of applications, including use in the field of proteomics. | 07-03-2014 |
20140175267 | Method and Apparatus for Generation of Arbitrary Waveforms with Large Bandwidth and Long Time Apertures - Techniques for producing an arbitrary broadband waveform include storing a first waveform in a circulating coherent storage device. A next waveform is generated. A shifted replica is generated by shifting, by a frequency shift one of the next waveform or the waveform in the storage device. A combined waveform is stored by coherently combining the shifted replica and one of the next waveform or the waveform in the storage device which waveform is not frequency shifted. An apparatus includes a source of a carrier frequency waveform, and a modulator configured to impose the next waveform on the carrier frequency waveform. The apparatus also includes a circulating coherent storage device configured to store a coherent interaction between multiple waveforms. The apparatus also includes a frequency shifter configured to generate a shifted replica by shifting, by a frequency shift, one of the next waveform or a waveform in the storage device. | 06-26-2014 |
20140127388 | PRODUCTION OF HIGH QUALITY DURUM WHEAT HAVING INCREASED AMYLOSE CONTENT - The present invention provides compositions and methods of altering/improving Durum wheat phenotypes. Furthermore, methods of breeding Durum wheat and/or other closely related species to produce plants having altered or improved phenotypes are provided. | 05-08-2014 |
20140086950 | RECOMBINANT LACTOCOCCUS LACTIS EXPRESSING ESCHERICHIA COLI COLONIZATION FACTOR ANTIGEN I (CFA/I) FIMBRIAE AND THEIR METHODS OF USE - The present disclosure relates generally to therapeutic compositions comprising recombinant bacteria. Further, the disclosure elaborates upon methods of utilizing the taught therapeutic compositions to treat autoimmune and inflammatory disease. The present teachings also relate to the disclosed recombinant bacteria and methods of producing the recombinant bacteria utilized in the compositions and methods. Further taught herein are dietary supplements and food additive compositions comprising the taught recombinant bacteria. | 03-27-2014 |
20140056864 | BACILLUS ISOLATES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE TO PROTECT AGAINST PLANT PATHOGENS AND VIRUS TRANSMISSION - Methods of inducing systemic acquired resistance to infection in a plant are provided. The methods comprise applying a composition comprising a | 02-27-2014 |
20130196900 | ENHANCEMENT OF INNATE RESISTANCE TO INFECTION - The present invention provides compounds and compositions that enhance the innate immune system. The present invention comprises methods of preventing, treating or ameliorating an infectious disease comprising administering said compounds to a subject. The invention also comprises methods of formulation and administration of said compounds. | 08-01-2013 |
20120301877 | Use of Phenanthridium Derivatives for Distinguishing Between Intact and Membrane Comprised Cells Using Molecular Nucleic Acid-Based Techniques - The present invention provides novel chemicals and methods for selectively excluding DNA of dead cells from a mixture containing live and dead cells from molecular detection. | 11-29-2012 |
20120299765 | COMPACT SMART ANTENNA FOR MOBILE WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS - A compact, high gain 8-element circular smart antenna is able to scan a beam azimuthally through 360°. The 8-element array is placed on a ground skirt and connected to an 8-channel beamforning board via a transfer plate. Each channel has two T/R switches, one band pass filer, one power amplifier, two low noise amplifiers, one phase shifter, and one attenuator. The 8-channel-signal is combined through power splitters/combiners and then sent to a connected radio. An FPGA chip controls the digital phase shifters, attenuators and switches for signal searching, beamforming and tracking. The smart antenna can be operated as a compact switched beam system or with an additional processor as an adaptive array system. The smart antenna is capable of tracking mobile targets, directionally communicating with desired users, suppressing interference and jamming, and enabling long range communications with high throughput and reliable connection because of its high antenna gain. | 11-29-2012 |
20120140236 | Spatial Spectral Photonic Receiver for Direction Finding via Wideband Phase Sensitive Spectral Mapping - An apparatus includes a single or dual output port, dual-drive Mach-Zehnder Interferometer configured to generate a first optical signal in one path, and to generate a second optical signal in a different path. The apparatus also includes an optical spectrum analyzer configured to receive output from at least one port of the dual-drive Mach-Zehnder Interferometer. A method includes causing radio frequency signals from two different antennae to modulate an optical carrier at a corresponding drive of a dual-drive Mach-Zehnder Interferometer, and causing output from at least one port of the Mach-Zehnder Interferometer to be directed to an optical spectrum analyzer. The method further comprises determining arrival angle at each of a plurality of frequencies in the radio frequency signals based on output from the optical spectrum analyzer. | 06-07-2012 |
20120106579 | Precise Broadband Frequency Modulated Laser - A method, apparatus and computer-readable storage medium are described for a tunable laser source that produces a desired frequency modulated optical waveform with a precision within 0.01 percent over a bandwidth greater than about 50 gigaHertz. An apparatus includes a tunable laser having one or more drive inputs for affecting an optical frequency of light output by the laser; and an optical detector. Multiple optical paths are configured to direct light output by the laser onto the optical detector. A laser controller is configured to provide to a drive input a loopback signal based on a measured or predetermined difference in optical dispersion among the plurality of optical paths and a detector signal output from the optical detector. In some embodiments, a ranging device includes the tunable laser source. | 05-03-2012 |
20120003197 | BACILLUS ISOLATES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE TO PROTECT AGAINST PLANT PATHOGENS AND VIRUS TRANSMISSION - Methods of inducing systemic acquired resistance to infection in a plant are provided. The methods comprise applying a composition comprising a | 01-05-2012 |
20120002972 | Techniques for Single Sideband Suppressed Carrier (SSBSC) Optical Signals that Scale to Bandwidths over 20 Gigahertz - A method and apparatus includes an optical source for a single order single-sideband suppressed-carrier optical signal with a bandwidth that scales from over 1 gigaHertz to greater than 20 gigaHertz. In an example embodiment, an apparatus includes a stable laser source configured to output an optical carrier signal at a carrier frequency. The apparatus includes a radio frequency electrical source configured to output an electrical radio frequency signal with a radio frequency bandwidth less than one octave. The apparatus also includes an optical modulator configured to output an optical signal with the optical carrier signal modulated by the radio frequency signal in a plurality of orders of optical frequency sidebands. The apparatus further includes an optical filter configured to pass one single order optical frequency sideband of the optical signal. | 01-05-2012 |
20110318386 | BACILLUS ISOLATES AND METHODS OF THEIR USE TO PROTECT AGAINST PLANT PATHOGENS - Methods of inducing systemic acquired resistance to infection in a plant by applying a composition comprising a | 12-29-2011 |
20110135678 | TOLERIZING AGENTS - Described herein is the development of fusion proteins useful for inducing tolerance in a subject. In particular embodiments, the tolerizing agents are useful for influence autoimmune, inflammatory, and/or allergic reactions. Example tolerizing fusion proteins contain a targeting portion (which delivers the fusion protein) and a toleragen or allergen or other antigen to which tolerance is desired in a subject. In particular examples, it is demonstrated that a pσ1 fusion protein, when administered orally, facilitates systemic and mucosal tolerance. Also described is the nasal delivery of fusion proteins, for instance for restoring immunogenicity. | 06-09-2011 |
20100310474 | PROTEIN CAGES FOR THE DELIVERY OF MEDICAL IMAGING AND THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - The present invention is directed to novel compositions and methods utilizing delivery agents comprising protein cages, medical imaging agents and therapeutic agents. | 12-09-2010 |
20100036133 | NOVEL ZWITTERIONIC DYES FOR LABELING IN PROTEOMIC AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL ANALYSES - The invention relates to compositions and methods useful in the labeling and identification of proteins. The invention provides for highly soluble zwitterionic dye molecules where the dyes and associated side groups are non-titratable and maintain their net zwitterionic character over a broad pH range, for example, between pH 3 and 12. These dye molecules find utility in a variety of applications, including use in the field of proteomics. | 02-11-2010 |
20100021391 | NOVEL NANOPARTICLES FOR BIOFILM TARGETING - The present invention is directed to novel compositions and methods utilizing nanoparticles comprising protein cages for delivery of imaging and antimicrobial agents to biofilm forming bacterial colonies. | 01-28-2010 |