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| 20080207581 | Methods and systems for coating a surface - A coating system and method are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two of the cyclic groups may include quaternary ammonium moieties. In some embodiments, a method may include applying a coating to a surface. The coating may be antimicrobial. A coating may include antimicrobial bridged polycyclic compounds. Bridged polycyclic compounds may include quaternary ammonium compounds. Bridged polycyclic compounds based coating systems may impart self-cleaning properties to a surface. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080241051 | METHODS OF PROCESSING NANOCRYSTALS, AND COMPOSITIONS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME - Methods of processing nanocrystals to remove excess free and bound organic material and particularly surfactants used during the synthesis process, and resulting nanocrystal compositions, devices and systems that are physically, electrically and chemically integratable into an end application. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080257406 | Photoactive Devices and Components with Enhanced Efficiency - Devices, compositions and methods for producing photoactive devices, systems and compositions that have improved conversion efficiencies relative to previously described devices, systems and compositions. This improved efficiency is generally obtained by one or both of improving the efficiency of light absorption into the photoactive component, and improving the efficiency of energy extraction from that active component. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080257407 | Photoactive Devices and Components with Enhanced Efficiency - Devices, compositions and methods for producing photoactive devices, systems and compositions that have improved conversion efficiencies relative to previously described devices, systems and compositions. This improved efficiency is generally obtained by one or both of improving the efficiency of light absorption into the photoactive component, and improving the efficiency of energy extraction from that active component. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080275141 | BRIDGED POLYCYCLIC COMPOUND BASED COMPOSITIONS FOR THE INHIBITION AND AMELIORATION OF DISEASE - A pharmaceutically active agent, a pharmaceutically active agent carrier and method of use thereof are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two pharmaceutically active agents may be associated with the bridged polycyclic compound. In some embodiments, a bridged polycyclic compound may be pharmaceutically active. In some embodiments, a bridged polycyclic compound may be function as a carrier for pharmaceutically active agents. | 11-06-2008 |
| 20080290034 | Bridged macrocyclic module compositions - This invention is related to the fields of organic chemistry and nanotechnology. In particular, it relates to materials and methods for the preparation of organic synthons and bridged macrocyclic module compounds. The bridged macrocyclic module compounds may be used to prepare macrocyclic compositions such as nanofilms, which may be useful for filtration. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080308130 | Methods of Processing Nanocrystals, and Compositions, Devices and Systems Including Same - Methods of processing nanocrystals to remove excess free and bound organic material and particularly surfactants used during the synthesis process, and resulting nanocrystal compositions, devices and systems that are physically, electrically and chemically integratable into an end application. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090050854 | Organic Species that Facilitate Charge Transfer to or from Nanostructures - The present invention provides compositions (small molecules, oligomers and polymers) that can be used to modify charge transport across a nanocrystal surface or within a nanocrystal-containing matrix, as well as methods for making and using the novel compositions. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090054528 | Bridged polycyclic compound based compositions for coating oral surfaces in pets - A pharmaceutically active agent, a pharmaceutically active agent carrier and method of use thereof are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two pharmaceutically active agents may be associated with the bridged polycyclic compound. In some embodiments, one or more bridged polycyclic compounds may be applied to an oral surface of an animal (e.g., canine, feline) such that an oral malady may be inhibited and/or ameliorated. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090069435 | Bridged polycyclic compound based compositions for topical applications for pets - A pharmaceutically active agent, a pharmaceutically active agent carrier and method of use thereof are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two pharmaceutically active agents may be associated with the bridged polycyclic compound. In some embodiments, one or more bridged polycyclic compounds may be applied to an topical surface and/or an otic surface of an animal (e.g., canine, feline) such that an topical malady and/or otic malady may be inhibited and/or ameliorated. | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090074833 | BRIDGED POLYCYCLIC COMPOUND BASED COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING BONE RESORPTION - A pharmaceutically active agent, a pharmaceutically active agent carrier and method of use thereof are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two pharmaceutically active agents may be associated with the bridged polycyclic compound. In some embodiments, a composition may be administered to a subject to control bone resorption, inflammation, and/or pain. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090105262 | Bridged polycyclic compound based compositions for coating oral surfaces in humans - A pharmaceutically active agent, a pharmaceutically active agent carrier and method of use thereof are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two pharmaceutically active agents may be associated with the bridged polycyclic compound. In some embodiments, one or more bridged polycyclic compounds may be applied to an oral surface of a human such that an oral malady may be inhibited and/or ameliorated. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090121190 | Nanocrystal Doped Matrixes - The present invention provides matrixes doped with semiconductor nanocrystals. In certain embodiments, the semiconductor nanocrystals have a size and composition such that they absorb or emit light at particular wavelengths. The nanocrystals can comprise ligands that allow for mixing with various matrix materials, including polymers, such that a minimal portion of light is scattered by the matrixes. The matrixes of the present invention can also be utilized in refractive index matching applications. In other embodiments, semiconductor nanocrystals are embedded within matrixes to form a nanocrystal density gradient, thereby creating an effective refractive index gradient. The matrixes of the present invention can also be used as filters and antireflective coatings on optical devices and as down-converting layers. The present invention also provides processes for producing matrixes comprising semiconductor nanocrystals. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20100001982 | Photoactive Devices and Components with Enhanced Efficiency - Devices, compositions and methods for producing photoactive devices, systems and compositions that have improved conversion efficiencies relative to previously described devices, systems and compositions. This improved efficiency is generally obtained by one or both of improving the efficiency of light absorption into the photoactive component, and improving the efficiency of energy extraction from that active component. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100004218 | BRIDGED POLYCYCLIC COMPOUND BASED COMPOSITIONS FOR RENAL THERAPY - A pharmaceutically active agent, a pharmaceutically active agent carrier and method of use thereof are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two pharmaceutically active agents may be associated with the bridged polycyclic compound. In some embodiments, one or more bridged polycyclic compounds may be administered to a subject to control fluid and/or waste levels. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100016270 | BRIDGED POLYCYCLIC COMPOUND BASED COMPOSITIONS FOR CONTROLLING CHOLESTEROL LEVELS - A pharmaceutically active agent, a pharmaceutically active agent carrier and method of use thereof are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two pharmaceutically active agents may be associated with the bridged polycyclic compound. In some embodiments, one or more bridged polycyclic compounds may be administered to a subject to improve cardiac and/or cardiovascular health. In some embodiments, one or more bridged polycyclic compounds may be administered to a subject to control cholesterol levels. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100065783 | Organic species that facilitate charge transfer to or from nanostructures - The present invention provides polymeric compositions that can be used to modify charge transport across a nanocrystal surface or within a nanocrystal-containing matrix, as well as methods for making and using the novel compositions. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100140551 | Nanocrystal doped matrixes - Matrixes doped with semiconductor nanocrystals are provided. In certain embodiments, the semiconductor nanocrystals have a size and composition such that they absorb or emit light at particular wavelengths. The nanocrystals can comprise ligands that allow for mixing with various matrix materials, including polymers, such that a minimal portion of light is scattered by the matrixes. The matrixes of the present invention can also be utilized in refractive index matching applications. In other embodiments, semiconductor nanocrystals are embedded within matrixes to form a nanocrystal density gradient, thereby creating an effective refractive index gradient. The matrixes of the present invention can also be used as filters and antireflective coatings on optical devices and as down-converting layers. Processes for producing matrixes comprising semiconductor nanocrystals are also provided. Nanostructures having high quantum efficiency, small size, and/or a narrow size distribution are also described, as are methods of producing indium phosphide nanostructures and core-shell nanostructures with Group II-VI shells. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100285972 | Nanofiber surfaces for use in enhanced surface area applications - This invention provides novel nanofiber enhanced surface area substrates and structures comprising such substrates, as well as methods and uses for such substrates. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110015300 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR COATING A SURFACE - A coating system and method are described. In some embodiments, a system may include a composition. The composition may include one or more bridged polycyclic compounds. At least one of the bridged polycyclic compounds may include at least two cyclic groups, and at least two of the cyclic groups may include quaternary ammonium moieties. In some embodiments, a method may include applying a coating to a surface. The coating may be antimicrobial. A coating may include antimicrobial bridged polycyclic compounds. Bridged polycyclic compounds may include quaternary ammonium compounds. Bridged polycyclic compounds based coating systems may impart self-cleaning properties to a surface. | 01-20-2011 |
