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Multilevel Modulation for Free Space Optical (FSO) Communications and Error Correction Methodology

Introduction Wireless optical links, or free space optics (FSO), enable point-to-point, high-speed communication with low installation costs and high levels of security, and they are especially useful in situations where fiberoptics are impractical. Unfortunately, this technique suffers from signal
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A New Protocol of Diels-Alder Lattice Hardening for Highly Efficient Electro-optic Materials Showing Outstanding Temporal Stability over 200 Degrees C

Introduction Organic electro-optic (EO) materials have attracted much interest in the past two decades because of their extensive potential applications in various fields, ranging from waveguides, switches, emitters, and detectors. Though EO materials have a huge potential in Photonics and Electroni
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Scalable, Rapidly Tunable Wavelength Selective Ring Resonator

Introduction Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM) is a capacity increasing technology used in fiber-optic communications to carry different optical signals in a single optical fiber. Optical add-drop multiplexers are required at either end of a fiber for WDM. Current technologies switch too slowly
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Two-axis, Torque-Stabilized, Passive Micro-Positioner for Precision Mechanical Instrumentation

Introduction A variety of passive micro-positioners are available on the market today. Most, however, are scaled-down versions of conventional large positioners. This invention is an entirely new configuration which has been designed specifically for micro applications. Technology description Resear
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Application of Grating Light Reflection Spectroscopy in Analytical Sensors

Introduction There are a number of methods for measuring bulk fluid compositions in statics and flow by visible light reflection characteristics from the optically inhomogeneous wall of a vessel. Surface Plasmon Spectroscopy (SPS) on gratings and randomly rough surfaces has proven to be especially s
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True Three-Dimensional (3-D Display with Focus Cues

Introduction When viewing a real scene, not everything in the scene is in focus at any given time. Instead the individual viewing the scene accommodates (adjusts the focus of the eye to bring objects at various distances into focus. Current stereographic displays tend to cause profound eye fa
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Tunable Wavelength Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Microscope

Introduction SPR microscopy investigates spatially resolved areas on the surface through the excitation of plasmons at the metal-sample interface by incident photons. For the SPR phenomenon to be observed, the SPR angle, i.e. the angle of incident light and the SPR wavelength, i.e. the wavelength of
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Three-Dimensionial Imaging System for Three-Dimensional Velocity and Temperature Measurement

Introduction Turbulent convective heat and mass transfer is one of the most frequently encountered physical processes in applied engineering, and can be inherently difficult to study and to predict. These flows are a combination of turbulent fluid dynamics, heat or mass transfer, and their int
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Multilevel Modulation for Free Space Optical (FSO Communications and Error Correction Methodology

Introduction Wireless optical links, or free space optics (FSO , enable point-to-point, high-speed communication with low installation costs and high levels of security, and they are especially useful in situations where fiberoptics are impractical. Unfortunately,
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Patented Apparatus, Method and Connection Means for a Modular Personal Datacenter

Three issued US patents protecting a system comprised of modular, stackable digital appliances (integrated hardware & software) that work together to form an easy to expand personal datacenter. Key Features: Simple to determine compatibility by observing the shape of the product. Integrated, ex
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Crosslinkable Hole Transporting Materials for Organic Lightemitting Diodes

Introduction High-performance organic or polymer light-emitting diodes comprise multilayer configurations having hole-transporting, emissive and electron-transporting layers to balance the injection and transport of both holes and electrons. In general, holetransporting material is the first applied
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Solution Processable n-Type polymers

Introduction Conjugated polymers and organic semiconductors promise great advances in electronics because of the benefits they offer over silicon, including being cheaper with less demanding manufacturing requirements and allowing for larger, more flexible, and more robust materials that are more re
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Pyrroline and Pyrrolizine Chromophores for Photonic Applications

Introduction A new level of performance is being achieved with photonic devices for telecommunication and computing applications through the application of cutting edge organically-based electro-optic materials and polymers into proven device formats. The ability to integrate non-linear optical chro
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Simultaneous Beam-focus and Coherence-gate Tracking for Real-time Optical Coherence Tomography

Introduction Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is an emerging technology that can image tissue microanatomy at depths of up to 2mm in real time. Technology description Researchers at the UW have developed a method to perform simultaneous geometric beam focus and coherence gate tracking for real-tim
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A Microfluidic Device and Methodology for Rapid, Quantitative Determination of Analyte Concentration in a Fluid Sample

Introduction Advances in microfluidic technology are constantly opening doors to new and exciting applications, especially for biosensors and environmental monitoring. One recent area of interest is point-of-care diagnostic devices. These devices provide fast, accurate, and inexpensive sample analys
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Evanescent Wave Coupling Sensor for Shear/Pressure Measurement

Introduction Lower limb complications associated with diabetes include the development of plantar ulcers that can lead to infection and subsequent amputation. Several authors have postulated that shear stress is an important component of ulcer development. While it is known from force plate analyses
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A Novel High Dynamic Range Compression Method

Highlights The method allows representation of high quality high dynamic range (HDR) images containing large contrast differences between light and dark areas, as the human eye actually sees, on monitors and printers that are designed to display a much smaller dynamic range Preserves fine detail
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Target-driven Smoke Animation

Highlights Efficient, direct control of animated smoke as special effect Provides animators with precise control while eliminating need for high performance computation resources Generates smoke animations at low cost compared to flow simulation methods currently available Application in computer
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Colorization of Photos and Video Images

Highlights Computer-assisted process for adding colors to monochrome images or films Simplifies colorization process by exploiting the premise that neighboring pixels in an image possess corresponding intensities and color shades Interactive colorization process improves image quality with less m
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Controlled Fabrication of Copolymer Coated DNA Nanowires

Highlights Novel method for producing polymer-coated DNA Precise control and flexibility of method enables fabrication of products for a wide variety of applications DNA biosensor developed with enhanced sensitivity Ongoing work to develop chemical sensors for specific compounds Our Innovation
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Novel Luminescent Polymers

Highlights There is a great need for functional materials made from organic semiconducting polymers that exhibit the electronic/optical/mechanical/chemical properties of inorganic materials Currently available building blocks for incorporating metals into such materials have low stability and pro
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Copper Nanoparticles for Ink-jet Printing

Highlights Copper nanoparticles for ink-jet inks New, much lower cost than conventional silver-based inks Nanoparticle inks lower the costs of printed electronics by reducing the need for high-temperature processing and enabling less material to be used. Because lower temperatures are needed to c
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Coating Conducting Surfaces with Carrier Nanoparticles

Highlights Method for coating conducting surfaces with nanoparticles bearing functional materials May be used for coating medical implants, stents, and other medical devices The nanoparticles may be carriers for drugs, antibacterials, anti-corrosives and more New technology for preparing drug-elu
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Transgenic Plants with Enhanced Resistance to Plant Pathogens

Highlights Demonstrates genetic constructs and amino acid sequences conferring resistance to plant pathogens, especially resistance to Botrytis cinerea, Sphaerotheca fuliginea and the viruses TMV, PVY, YLCV No undesired effects when consumed: Resistance achieved by transfecting plants with sequen
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Versatile Nanostructure As Solubilising Medium for a Variety of Industries

Highlights Stable, non-viscous and clear nanosized structures Capable of being diluted or dispersed in a water/polymer at room temperature and/or by subjecting the system to vibrations of up to 20,000 RAM Provides enhanced stability for sustained and controlled release Performs best with naturall
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Koret School of Veterinary Medicine

Objective/function With two sites - the campus of the Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Quality Sciences in Rehovot and the Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Bet Degan - the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine trains veterinarians and researchers in modern clinical and research modali
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Method of Producing Fruits from Any Commercial Virus-susceptible Tomato By Grafting on Resistant Stocks

Highlights Plants are resistant to tomato yellow leaf curl virus (TYLCV) Eliminates need for insecticides through resistance to whitefly vector Resistance to TYLCV proven across four generations Our Innovation Circulative viruses such as TYLCV strongly bind to GroEL chaperonins produced by t
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Programmable Generation and Transport of Droplets on Microscale Surface Texture Ratchets

Introduction Advances in microfluidic technology are constantly opening doors to new and exciting applications. Currently, many laboratory processes can be combined on a single chip commonly only millimeters in size while manipulating liquid volumes of picoliter size or less. In order to effectively
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Continuous Production of Microcellular Fibers

Introduction In microcellular plastic foams, inert gas is dissolved in thermoplastic under high pressure. The forced evacuation of this gas during processing creates pores (or cells) within the final plastic. The pores are small enough that clarity of the plastic is unaffected, and because of the po
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Nanometer Particles Fabrication

This invention involves the fabrication of sub micrometer to nanometer scale particles in large quantities. It makes use of the nucleation of solute molecules or atoms in a homogeneous solution. By controlling the nucleation at below critical size for growth, and subsequently brining the solution sy
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Microcellular Foaming of Cyclic Olefin Copolymer (COC)

Introduction Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) is a commercially available thermoplastic. It possesses exceptional clarity in its natural form, similar to that of glass, and it has high moisture resistance and low absorption rates. This thermoplastic’s many qualities make it an exceptional candidate for
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Miniaturized Fluorescence Analysis System

Introduction Fluorescent dyes are widely used in biological assays to measure the concentration of DNA, RNA, and whole cells, and to measure other properties such as enzyme activity and cell health. As PCR and other molecular diagnostics methods become the standard of care in the diagnosis and monit
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High-Temperature Biological Ammonia Oxidation

Introduction Nitrification is an important natural and industrial process resulting in the removal of ammonia. Recent revolutions in the scientific understanding of microbial nitrogen-cycling have already led to advanced treatment technologies, such as the anammox wastewater treatment facilities cur
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Nanocellular Foaming of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene using Ultrasound

Introduction Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a thermoplastic consisting of molecules of incredibly long chains with molecular weights of several million. It has the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic, has a high resistance to corrosion, moisture, and abrasion, and has
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Nanocellular Foaming of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene using Ultrasound

Introduction Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a thermoplastic consisting of molecules of incredibly long chains with molecular weights of several million. It has the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic, has a high resistance to corrosion, moisture, and abrasion, and has
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Golf flexibility and swing management device

The GolfdBOSS is a new patented product line that will help golfers improve their muscle and joint flexibility as well as create a smoother golf swing. This product has been extensively lab and field tested with over 1000 golfers in South Texas and is ready for market. The patent is registered wit
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Prism for Millipol Technology

Introduction For more than two centuries, polarized light microscopes have been used to study linear birefringence and linear dichroism in all manner of organized media. However, deriving quantitative information from the colorful signatures rendered by the polarizing microscope has required the use
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Monoclonal antibody 3F5-5E5 and P107 diagnostic markers and putative vaccine antigen for Moraxella catarrhalis and supplemental Mab 4G5

This invention includes monoclonal antibodies, proteins, nucleic acid seqeunces and lipoologosaccharides (LOS) which are specific to Moraxella catarrhalis. These materials are useful for designing a much-needed diagnostic test. The ability to diagn osis this form of otitis media would be very valuab
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Use of anti-T antibody to block metastasis of T antigen bearing tumors

Many cancer cells contain a carbohydrate structure on their surface known as the Thomsen-Friedenreich Antigen (TF-Ag). This antigen, which is not detectable on normal cells, plays a pivotal role in metastasis. An antibody which binds strongly to TF -Ag would be extremely useful in imaging cancer in
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Microfluidic Devices with Tunable Microtopography

Introduction Microfluidic devices are critical components of many biomedical and bioanalytical instruments and allow for probing chemical and physical phenomena at the micron scale. Most current microfluidic devices, however, have the inherent functional limitation that the cross-sectional channel g
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Microfabricated Thermocouples for Microfluidics and Microreactors

Introduction Continued strong growth is projected within the biochip products and services marketplace worldwide. As the number and complexity of reactions and separations that are carried out using biochip products goes up, the need for precise temperature monitoring and control within the microcha
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Utah Education Model

Standard educations methods are starting to show poor results in US educational institutions. It might also be true in countries world-wide. New education techniques need to be developed to improve the learning experience of students and thereby enhance their performance. This educational model desc
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Coupled Electrochemical Sulfide Mineral Dissolutioon and Metal Recovery in Halide Media

Using an efficient technology to produce higher quality products at lower monetary and environmental costs has been an interest of all metal producers. Research and development in metallurgy has led to development of new methods of metal production; however, for most nonferrous metals, the linkage b
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Preparative-Scale Microfabricated Capillary Electrophoresis

Introduction The demand for precise, high throughput protein separation is increasing due to both the growing number of protein based therapeutics being developed and the emphasis on proteomic analysis in research and drug discovery applications. The established technologies are electrophoresis and
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Smart Material Technology for Bioseparations and Diagnostics

Introduction Molecular recognition is important in wide variety of applications including affinity separations, biosensors, bioseparations, cell culture, diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and enzyme and cell bioprocesses. The exceptionally specific interaction between a receptor and a ligand, suc
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Non-toxic protocol to establish paraoxonase 1 (PON1) status

Introduction Paraoxonase 1 (PON1) is a member of a three-gene family localized on human chromosome 7. Due to its role in the metabolism of both lipids and organophosphorus (OP) compounds, genetic variability in PON1 has been examined by many research groups as a risk factor for vascular and other d
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Advanced Biomimetic Surfaces for Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)

Introduction Raman spectroscopy characterizes molecules by their Raman scattering. As incoming light scatters off a molecule, most does so elastically, neither gaining nor losing energy, and this is known as Rayleigh scattering. Some of this light, however, about 1 in 10 million photons, is the subj
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Macroporous Chitin Affinity Membranes for Wheat Germ Agglutinin Purification from Wheat Germ

This invention describes a method of wheat germ agglutination purification using a macroporous chitin membrane of high porosity and good mechanical properties. The preparation method of the membrane is described in detail in another UB patent (see d ocket R-5378 entitled "Macroporous Chitosan and Ch
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Photovoltaic Ladder Inverter

This invention is for a unique DC-AC conversion topology for solar photovoltaic arrays that incorporates the best features of both central string inverters and DC-DC optomizers. It has a simple, elegant design with high reliability, high efficiency and low cost. In patentese: Techniques for DC-t
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Self-muting Audio Connector

This self-muting plug system enables quiet, buzz and pop-free removal from and insertion into jack sockets on guitars and other electronic instruments while the amplifier volume is enabled. When not inserted in a jack, the plug mechanism automatically grounds the audio signal and breaks the groun
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Shoe sole sanitizing device and associated method for eradicating microorganisms from an exterior surface of a shoe sole

A shoe sole sanitizing device preferably includes a portable platform including a pair of shoe sole-receiving sections including open bottom surfaces respectively. Each of the shoe sole-receiving sections may be adapted to receive the exterior sole of the shoe thereon. The portable platform may furt
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HLA Homozygous Cells

Introduction Although stem cells have great potential in regenerative medicine, they can only be used effectively in recipients that have the same histocompatibility type or the cells will be rejected and eliminated by the host immune system. The histocompatibility type of an individual is determine
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Programmable Generation and Transport of Droplets on Microscale Surface Texture Ratchets

Introduction Advances in microfluidic technology are constantly opening doors to new and exciting applications. Currently, many laboratory processes can be combined on a single chip commonly only millimeters in size while manipulating liquid volumes of picoliter size or less. In order to effectively
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Efficient Air Purification and Lighting

Introduction According to the CDC, one third of the world’s population is infected with tuberculosis (TB) with nearly 9 million newly infected and nearly 2 million related deaths each year. This respiratory disease is passed through the air, and these germs can stay active in an environment for hou
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Nanocomposite Photovoltaic Cells

Introduction Photovoltaic cells based on polymer semiconductors are of great interest as a low cost approach to solar energy conversion into electricity. The most efficient polymer solar cells are based on binary blends, in which polymers function as electrondonors and fullerenes as electron-accepto
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Device for the Treatment and Disinfection of Solids and Fluids by Laser Radiation

The invention is designed to treatment and disinfection all kinds of solids and fluids (liquids and gases), characterized by use generators emitting laser in pulsed and continuous wave within the limited of 0.38 to 1000 microns, to which they are installed in his head terminal (output coupler) a dev
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Design of Thermal Interface Material Based on High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy for Connecting Two Thermoelectric Legs

Introduction Efficient heat management is crucial for electronics to optimize performance and to avoid premature component deterioration. An area of primary concern is at the interface of adjoining thermal components, such as with heatsink interfaces and with connections between thermoelectric legs.
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Design of Thermal Interface Material Based on High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy for Connecting Two Thermoelectric Legs

Introduction Efficient heat management is crucial for electronics to optimize performance and to avoid premature component deterioration. An area of primary concern is at the interface of adjoining thermal components, such as with heatsink interfaces and with connections between thermoelectric legs.
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Design of Thermal Interface Material Based on High Temperature Shape Memory Alloy for Connecting Two Thermoelectric Legs

Introduction Efficient heat management is crucial for electronics to optimize performance and to avoid premature component deterioration. An area of primary concern is at the interface of adjoining thermal components, such as with heatsink interfaces and with connections between thermoelectric legs.
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Magnetic Resonance Force Microscope

Introduction Magnetic resonance force microscopy (MRFM) is a variant of scanning probe microscopy that combines the sensitivity and spatial resolution of atomic force microscopy with the threedimensional and nondestructive imaging capabilities of magnetic resonance imaging. Technology description Mo
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"The Royal Headrest" Ultimate Hairstyle Protecting Therapeutic Pillow

A adjustable hairstyle protecting pillow unit complete (FIG. 1) , design and function for providing adjustability to the user due to the many different comfort levels of consumers. A user of this invention can with a push of a button adjust the unit to their desired comfortable position at any comfo
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Diagnostic Test for Mutations in the AT Gene

BACKGROUND: Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a genetic recessive disorder involving a large range of symptoms including telangiectasia (dilation of blood vessels) on the eyes, face, and shoulders, ataxia (loss of balance), cerebellar degeneration, radiosensitivity, cancer predisposition, immunodeficie
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New Factor involved in Lipid Disorders

BACKGROUND: Fat cells, or adipocytes, are a specialized cell type that synthesize and store fat (triglycerides) in periods of nutritional abundance, and hydrolyze these fats when needed to meet demand for energy. The size and distribution of adipose tissue stores in humans and animals clearly influ
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Novel Gadolinium nanoparticles for Magnetic Resonance Lymphatic Imaging

Introduction Gadolinium (Gd3+) is chelated with diethylenentriaminepentaacetyl (DTPA) to provide contrast in magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to identify pathogenic tissues. Unfortunately, the Gd3+-DTPA complexes approved for clinical use are cleared within a few minutes and do not provide sufficient
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New Approach for the Removal of Metal Ions from Water

Highlights Aquatic plant materials have shown a remarkably high adsorption capacity for heavy metals from waste water Significantly faster process: Removal and recovery of heavy metal ions reduced to one step Effective with either live plants or dried biomass Our Innovation Dramatically a
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Development of a Test Method for the Evaluation of the Integrity of Ultrafiltration (UF) Membranes

Highlights Replaces current, less satisfactory methods for nanometric scale (virus size) fiber breach detection in the active layer of UF membranes Quick, simple and relatively inexpensive evaluation of the integrity of membrane systems Uses the most successful. proven approach based on the intro
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Method and Composition for Enhancing the Biodegradation of Biodegradable Organic Wastes

The invention provides a composition for enhancing the biodegradation of biodegradable organic wastes comprising a combination of organic-waste consuming microorganisms and liposomes wherein the liposomes supply essential nutrients for bacterial growth while concomitantly increasing the polarity and
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Improvement of Water Quality in Fresh Water Lakes Using Naturally Produced Allelochemicals

Highlights Protects potable water sources in fresh water environments from toxins that are potentially fatal to humans, wildlife and livestock Leverages naturally occurring chemicals to eliminate toxins Active lysic substances identified Our Innovation Identifies allelochemicals that cause
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Hurricane Mitigation By Combined Seeding with Condensation and Freezing Nuclei

Highlights Seeding in areas of the hurricane outside of the eye with small aerosols reduces the maximum wind speed around the eye of tropical storms while minimizing the danger of the operation Seeding materials can be simple and inexpensive particles Uses existing aircraft, fuel additives transf
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Inducing Liquefaction for Soil Stabilization

Highlights Ground modification technique that stabilizes ground for construction Overcomes long-term ground settlement and reduces soil porosity Full-scale field testing to verify model predictions regarding the process dynamics Civil engineering applications: large construction projects such as
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Fog Elimination and Rain Enhancement

Highlights Method of cloud and fog seeding by releasing small, charged particles Charging seed particles increases efficiency of droplet collisions leading to enhanced precipitation Simulations indicate high efficiency cloud and fog seeding Applications: Rain enhancement in clouds; fog dissipati
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Novel TiO2-based Photocatalysts for Effective Degradation

A photocatalyst is provided consisting of TiO.sub.2 doped with at least one lanthanide metal oxide. The photocatalyst may be prepared by forming a titanium-containing gel and then drying the gel and subjecting it to calcinations. The photocatalyst may be used in photodegradation of organic material.
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Novel Simple Organic Compounds for Treating Obesity

Highlights Novel small organic compounds derived from fatty acids , for treating obesity by regulating feeding and body weight Experiments in mice showed decreased food consumption and increased activity resulting in decrease in weight Improved cognitive function due to increased Norepinephrine
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Texturizing Fruit Pulp and Other Ingredients

Highlights Process turns pasteurized and preserved fruit pulp into fresh or dry products with a variety of textures. Provides control of texture and nutritional value. Improves the appearance, physical properties and shelf life. Hydrocolloids used for texturization of the fruit mixture remain a s
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System and Method for Treating Biological Tissue Using Low Direct Current Electrical Treatment

Highlights Electrical pulse using DC current is of sufficiently short duration and low voltage to avoid significant temperature increase in the tissue and extracted material Results in delay, reduction or arrest of browning reaction and a minimizing of enzyme activity and microbial count Contract
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Process for the Recovery of Ascorbic Acid

The invention provides an extraction process for the recovery of ascorbic id from an aqueous feed solution containing the acid at a concentration of less than 0.7 mol/kg.
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Aspartame Crystals and Process for the Preparation Thereof

The invention provides a method of preparing new crystal forms of aspartame utilizing microemulsions comprising: (a) introducing aspartame into a microemulsion formed from an oil phase, an aqueous phase and at least one emulsifier, (b) destabilizing the microemulsion to effect recrystallization of a
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Enhanced Surface Area and Porosity in Alginate Gels

Highlights After electrification and freeze-drying, alginate gels produced moieties (cellular solids) that exhibit major increases in surface area and porosity. The process results in structural changes to the gel that can be exploited for both decorative purposes – the gel can be formed into edi
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Stent Vascular Intervention Device and Method Modification

A team of University at Buffalo researchers has developed novel stent vascular devices for the treatment of cerebral aneurysms. The new stents can be deployed by a conventional balloon-catheter and a single stent could replace the use of multiple emb olic coils resulting in reduced procedure duratio
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A Polymer-Based Integrated Optical Image Acquisition and Display

Introduction Imaging devices are used in a variety of roles from medical imaging to barcode reading, and as these devices get smaller, their number of potential applications only increases. Endoscopes, for example, allow for real-time imaging inside the body; conventional versions, however, are limi
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Sensor-assisted motion estimation for efficient video encoding

It is very important to note that motion in a successive video sequence consists of two parts: global motion and local motion. The global motion is generally engendered by camera movement, while the local motion results from object movement in the scene. Most existing motion estimation algorithms do
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Interactive 3D Registration of Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Images based on a Magnetic Position Sensor

Introduction Accurate guidance and localization of the surgical tool within the brain is essential for the success of various neurosurgical procedures, such as biopsy or tumor resection. Stereotactic systems provide guidance to the surgeon based on preoperative tomographic images, such as CT and MRI
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Technique for Expressing any RNA in Curcular Form

Antisense mRNA and ribozymes (catalytic RNA) have great potential for controlling gene expression. A major road block remains: many linear anti-sense or ribozyme RNAs are unstable when expressed in living cells. Due to this instability, these RNAs do not accumulate enough to provide an adequate lev
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'Smartest Wall' Load-bearing lightweight insulating panel

Disclosed is a lightweight, insulating panel building component comprised of a combination of a rigid insulation core in a composite structure with a plurality of structural materials, preferably steel. The steel members form a perimeter about the rigid insulation core providing structural strength,
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Patterned wet deposition of ultrathin electrically conductive gold

Introduction Ionic polymer metal composite actuators offer large deflection, fast, yet soft actuation, and a very good durability at low voltage in wet conditions. Therefore they can be used in pumps, valves and for manipulation in solution. In the more general aim of integrating ionic polymer actua
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Porous Polypropylene Caps for High Throughput Chemical Synthesis

Introduction High throughput chemical synthesis often requires that solvent be removed from a large number of containers as part of the process. Typically this is done with a small number of tubes using a centrifugal concentrator (to prevent mechanical solvent loss due to bumping) and under vacuum
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Reaction Mixer for High Throughput Chemical Synthesis

Introduction High throughput chemical synthesis requires the execution of a large number (perhaps 100 – 10,000) of small reactions to run in parallel. One is faced with the task of having to mix the contents of a large number of reaction vessels at various temperatures, times and conditions. This is
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Continuous Production of Microcellular Fibers

Introduction In microcellular plastic foams, inert gas is dissolved in thermoplastic under high pressure. The forced evacuation of this gas during processing creates pores (or cells) within the final plastic. The pores are small enough that clarity of the plastic is unaffected, and because of the po
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Copper Chloride-mediated Synthesis of Silver Nanowires

Introduction Owing to the high electrical and thermal conductivity of bulk silver, the synthesis of Ag nanowires has been and continues to be an area of active research. The properties and applications of the nanostructures are determined by the shape, size, structure, and composition of the nanostr
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Nanocellular Foaming of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene using Ultrasound

Introduction Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a thermoplastic consisting of molecules of incredibly long chains with molecular weights of several million. It has the highest impact strength of any thermoplastic, has a high resistance to corrosion, moisture, and abrasion, and has
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Methods and Compositions for Screening for Modulators of Parkinson’s Disease

Introduction Parkinson’s Disease (PD) pathogenesis has been linked to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, aberrant proteolytic processes and dysfunctional immune surveillance. However the molecular mechanisms of the involvement of these processes are currently unclear. Analysis of genes tha
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Novel Adsorbent Systems for Water Purification Using Metal Oxide Bound to Substrate and Heated Metal Oxide Particles

Introduction There is an ever increasing need for potable water. Improvements in conventional purification technologies allow for savings in both time and money and ensure that clean water is available in areas that need it. Technology Description Professor Benjamin at the University of Washington h
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Preparative Separation of Mixtures by Mass Spectrometry

Introduction With the average development cost for new pharmaceutical products in the hundreds of millions and continuing to increase, there is a pressing need to identify successful therapeutic compounds at the earliest stage possible. Combinatorial chemistry provides the drug discovery process wit
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Novel Agents that act in Steroid-like signaling pathways in Medicine and Agriculture

BACKGROUND: The END-2 protein of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a member of the nuclear hormone receptor family. Classically, nuclear hormone receptors are thought to be localized in the cytoplasm and nucleus of the cell. Steroids or steroid-like molecules, such as retinoids, diffuse across
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Multiplexing Protein Binding Microarrays for Genetic Analysis

BACKGROUND: Our ability to understand and practically benefit from the control logic encoded in the human genome is currently limited by a lack of accurate information regarding promoter regulation. Gene regulatory proteins play critical roles in converting the genome into the complex ensemble of ex
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RNA Nano-Constructions for Cell Detection and Drug Delivery

BACKGROUND: RNA has been previously demonstrated to assemble into nanoparticles of various shapes and sizes. These nanoparticles are able to carry various non-RNA components, including molecules for specific cell recognition, image detection and therapeutic treatment, making them ideal drug delivery
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Purified Compositions of Stem Cell Derived Differentiating Cells

Introduction Stem cells have a capacity for both self-renewal and the generation of differentiated cell types. Embryonic Stem (ES) cells are derived from cultures of inner cell mass (ICM) cells, and have the property of participating as totipotent cells when placed into host blastocysts. The develop
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Signal Amplification Method for SPR-based Chemical Detection

Introduction Surface plasma resonance (SPR) is a general spectroscopic method for sensing refractive index changes near the surface of a metal film. Its sensitivity to these changes provides a versatile platform for the observation and quantitation of chemical reactions and intermolecular binding at
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Periarticular Plates

Introduction A bone plate is typically used to maintain different parts of a fractured bone substantially stationary relative to each other during and/or after the healing process in which the bone mends together. A bone plate which attaches to both a head and the shaft of the bone includes an elong
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Remediation of Spilled Oil by Oxidation in a Miscible Polar-Nonpolar Solvent System

Oil spills on land is a major environmental problem. Several methods of biodegradation of the spilled oils have been found to be ineffective. This technology describes a new method of ozonating the stagnated spilled oils with a miscible mixture of a polar and a non-polar solvent. The ozonation proce
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