FRAUNHOFER U.S.A., INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160129388 | MESOPOROUS ALUMINOSILICATE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Mesoporous aluminosilicate materials and methods of using the same are described. | 05-12-2016 |
20160122186 | MESOPOROUS CARBON MATERIAL AND RELATED METHODS - Mesoporous carbon material and methods of forming and using the same are provided. | 05-05-2016 |
20160072143 | HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROCHEMICAL SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - High temperature electrochemical systems and methods of capturing Cr species from a gas (e.g., oxidant gas) stream flowing in such systems are described herein. | 03-10-2016 |
20160059215 | MANGANESE OXIDES/GRAPHENE NANOCOMPOSITES, FILMS, MEMBRANES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - Graphene/manganese oxide-based structures (e.g., nanocomposites, films and membranes) are described herein, as well as methods of making the same. | 03-03-2016 |
20160036381 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - Photovoltaic systems and related techniques are provided. A method for commissioning a photovoltaic (PV) system may include obtaining data describing an arrangement of two or more components of the PV system; performing a test of the PV system, wherein performing the test includes determining whether the PV system complies with at least one PV system criterion based, at least in part, on at least a portion of the data describing the arrangement of the two or more components of the PV system; and in response to determining that the PV system complies with the at least one PV system criterion, activating the PV system and/or notifying a user of the PV system that the PV system complies with the at least one PV system criterion. The method may further include sending information associated with the PV system to a regulatory entity and/or an operator of an electrical grid. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036373 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - Photovoltaic systems and related techniques are provided. A method for commissioning a photovoltaic (PV) system may include obtaining data describing an arrangement of two or more components of the PV system; performing a test of the PV system, wherein performing the test includes determining whether the PV system complies with at least one PV system criterion based, at least in part, on at least a portion of the data describing the arrangement of the two or more components of the PV system; and in response to determining that the PV system complies with the at least one PV system criterion, activating the PV system and/or notifying a user of the PV system that the PV system complies with the at least one PV system criterion. The method may further include sending information associated with the PV system to a regulatory entity and/or an operator of an electrical grid. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036372 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - Photovoltaic systems and related techniques are provided. A method for commissioning a photovoltaic (PV) system may include obtaining data describing an arrangement of two or more components of the PV system; performing a test of the PV system, wherein performing the test includes determining whether the PV system complies with at least one PV system criterion based, at least in part, on at least a portion of the data describing the arrangement of the two or more components of the PV system; and in response to determining that the PV system complies with the at least one PV system criterion, activating the PV system and/or notifying a user of the PV system that the PV system complies with the at least one PV system criterion. The method may further include sending information associated with the PV system to a regulatory entity and/or an operator of an electrical grid. | 02-04-2016 |
20160036234 | PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - Photovoltaic systems and related techniques are provided. A method for commissioning a photovoltaic (PV) system may include obtaining data describing an arrangement of two or more components of the PV system; performing a test of the PV system, wherein performing the test includes determining whether the PV system complies with at least one PV system criterion based, at least in part, on at least a portion of the data describing the arrangement of the two or more components of the PV system; and in response to determining that the PV system complies with the at least one PV system criterion, activating the PV system and/or notifying a user of the PV system that the PV system complies with the at least one PV system criterion. The method may further include sending information associated with the PV system to a regulatory entity and/or an operator of an electrical grid. | 02-04-2016 |
20150359844 | ANTIMICROBIAL BACTERIA STRAINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel antimicrobial bacteria strains and uses thereof to prepare novel antimicrobial agents. Also provided are the novel antimicrobial agents. | 12-17-2015 |
20150086589 | VIRUS-LIKE PARTICLES COMPRISING A MATRIX PROTEIN FROM A PLANT ENVELOPED VIRUS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel virus-like particles (VLPs) comprising a matrix protein derived from a first plant enveloped virus and a surface polypeptide. The surface polypeptide comprises (a) a surface exposed portion derived from a target polypeptide (b) a transmembrane domain, and (c) a cytosolic tail derived from a transmembrane (e.g., glycoprotein) of a second plant enveloped virus. The target polypeptide may be antigenic or therapeutic. The first and the second plant enveloped viruses may be the same. Either plant enveloped virus may be a plant rhabdovirus. Also provided are methods of making and using the VLPs. | 03-26-2015 |
20150081384 | DETERMINING LIKELIHOOD OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER ENROLLING IN A BEHAVIOR-BASED ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM - Described herein are various examples of techniques that may be implemented in some embodiments to determine a score indicative of a likelihood of a consumer enrolling in a behavior-based energy efficiency program. The score may be determined based at least in part on prior energy consumption of the consumer. The prior energy consumption of the consumer may be compared to characteristics of energy consumption that were previously determined to be associated with consumers who previously enrolled in an energy efficiency program and consumers who did not previously enroll. Based on the comparison, a score may be determined that the consumer will or will not enroll, or scores of the consumer enrolling and not enrolling may be determined. Based on the score(s), a prediction may be made of whether the consumer will enroll in an energy efficiency program. | 03-19-2015 |
20150054523 | DEVICES AND TECHNIQUES FOR DETECTING FAULTS IN PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS - Devices and techniques for detecting faults (e.g., ground faults) in photovoltaic (PV) systems are provided. A fault-detection impedance component may be included in a PV system on the path to equipment ground. The PV system may determine whether a ground fault exists based, at least in part, on a measured impedance between a conductor of the PV system and a ground node of the PV system, and on a reference impedance. When it is determined that a ground fault exists in the PV system, action may be taken to mitigate the ground fault. | 02-26-2015 |
20140273046 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RAPID DETECTION OF BACTERIAL ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE/SUSCEPTIBILITY - Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection. | 09-18-2014 |
20140056908 | CLOSTEROVIRUS-BASED NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to novel nucleic acid molecules for producing target polypeptides in plant cells. More specifically, the novel nucleic acid molecules comprise a minireplicon derived from a Closteroviridae virus and heterologous polynucleotides encoding the target polypeptides. Also provided are compositions comprising the target polypeptides and uses thereof. | 02-27-2014 |
20130338948 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR NONINTRUSIVE LOAD MONITORING - Identification and tracking of major electric appliances by using aggregate power data obtained at the main breaker level of a residence or commercial establishment. Step power changes and power surges characterize appliances. These features are identified and the time of use and duration statistics are considered to match an observed sequence of power changes with the appliances being turned on and off. The time-dependent usage of appliances and their power consumption are then reconstructed. | 12-19-2013 |
20130196011 | ANTIMICROBIAL BACTERIA STRAINS AND USES THEREOF - The present invention provides novel antimicrobial bacteria strains and uses thereof to prepare novel antimicrobial agents. Also provided are the novel antimicrobial agents. | 08-01-2013 |
20130149327 | YERSINIA PESTIS ANTIGENS, VACCINE COMPOSITIONS, AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention provides antigens and vaccines useful in prevention of infection by | 06-13-2013 |
20130045367 | COATING BASED ON DIAMOND-LIKE CARBON - A coating based on diamond-like is formed from a plurality of films of diamond-like carbon formed alternatingly over one another and in this respect a film in which no portion or only a much lower portion of doped fluorine is contained. A film in which fluorine or at least fluorine with a higher portion than the film arranged thereunder or thereabove are formed alternatingly over one another. The coating could be manufactured by using a target of pure carbon. Films are deposited on a surface of a substrate by means of a PVD process, with the portion of fluorine contained in doped form. Films are formed alternately being varied by varying a supplied volume flow of a fluorine/carbon compound or sulfur/fluorine compound as a precursor. | 02-21-2013 |
20120315323 | INFLUENZA HEMAGGLUTININ ANTIBODIES, COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - Antibodies against influenza hemagglutinin, compositions containing the antibodies, and methods of using the antibodies are provided herein. | 12-13-2012 |
20120282288 | Recombinant Carrier Molecule for Expression, Delivery and Purification of Target Polypeptides - Recombinant carrier molecules having amino acid sequences from thermostable enzymes and methods of use for expression, recovery and delivery of foreign sequences (peptides and polypeptides) produced in different systems (bacteria, yeast, DNA, cell cultures such as mammalian, plant, insect cell cultures, protoplast and whole plants in vitro or in vivo are provided. The recombinant carrier molecule using sequences from lichenase B (Lic B) were also made and used as part of carrier protein to express, recover and deliver a variety of target polypeptides of interest. | 11-08-2012 |
20120279127 | CASCADING PLANT GROWTH SYSTEM AND PLANT GROWTH TRAY - A plant growth container includes a tray, an inlet channel in the tray, a growth media retainer in the tray, one or more protrusions within the growth media retainer, an outlet channel connected to the growth media retainer, and a lid capable of being fixedly attached to the tray. The tray can be used in a hydroponic growth system for plants, where the system includes a container for growing plants. The container includes a tray, an inlet channel in the tray, a growth media retainer in the tray connected to the inlet channel, one or more protrusions in the growth media retainer, the protrusions capable of securing growth media from lateral movement, an outlet channel connected to the growth media retainer, and a lid. The system may include a reservoir for holding a liquid and a pump capable of pumping the liquid from the reservoir to the container. | 11-08-2012 |
20120267949 | SYSTEM FOR WAVE ENERGY HARVESTING EMPLOYING TRANSPORT OF STORED ENERGY - A system employs wave energy harvesting apparatus and a water vessel (e.g., a ship) carrying an energy storage apparatus (e.g., array of batteries). The energy harvesting apparatus is preferably also carried by the water vessel, but may be fixed or carried by a separate water vessel. The water vessel is operated in an energy storing mode at an energy harvesting location subject to wave activity, during which the energy storage apparatus stores energy from the wave activity as harvested by the energy harvesting apparatus. The water vessel is operated in an energy transporting mode to transport the stored energy from the energy harvesting location to an energy releasing location (preferably onshore, but may be offshore) having a connection to an electrical power grid. The water vessel is operated at the energy releasing location in an energy releasing mode in which the stored energy is transformed into appropriate AC electricity supplied to the electrical power grid. | 10-25-2012 |
20120219579 | VIRUS LIKE PARTICLES COMPRISING TARGET PROTEINS FUSED TO PLANT VIRAL COAT PROTEINS - Virus like particles comprising a fusion protein and substantially free of nucleic acid, wherein the fusion protein comprises a plant viral coat protein and a target protein, are provided. Immunogenic compositions comprising the virus like particles can be administered to subjects to induce protective immune responses in the subjects. Methods of producing the virus like particles are also provided. | 08-30-2012 |
20120122831 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR RAPID DETECTION OF BACTERIAL ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE/SUSCEPTIBILITY - Described herein is a method and a device for expediting delivery of an agent to a damaged bacterial cell. In one embodiment, the methods and devices are useful for screening candidate antibiotics. In another embodiment, the methods and devices described herein are used to determine susceptibility of bacteria to an antibiotic. The methods also provide a method for determining an appropriate antibiotic to treat an individual having a bacterial infection. | 05-17-2012 |
20120118071 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CROSS-LINKING IN A POLYMER - Methods and apparatus for detecting cross-linking in a polymer, wherein, in some exemplary implementations, the polymer may constitute an encapsulation layer for a photovoltaic module. In one example, a polymer sample is physically deformed, and sample information relating to a relaxation or a recovery of the polymer sample in response to the deformation is obtained. The sample information is then compared to reference information relating to cross-linking of the polymeric material so as to determine a degree of cross-linking in the tested polymer sample. In one aspect, such a determination of polymer cross-linking is achieved without adversely affecting a relevant functionality of the polymer/encapsulation layer (e.g., without destruction to the polymer/encapsulation layer). | 05-17-2012 |
20120115705 | DISPOSABLE SEPARATOR/CONCENTRATOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for separation and concentration of particles from liquid and fluid samples. In some embodiments, the separation/concentration is achieved by sequential centrifugation steps. In particular, one aspect of the invention relates to a separation/concentration device which comprises at least a first chamber ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120077260 | RESERVOIR-BUFFERED MIXERS AND REMOTE VALVE SWITCHING FOR MICROFLUIDIC DEVICES - The present invention relates generally to the control of fluid flow rate and direction on a microfluidic device. In particular, the present invention provides an integrated valveless microfluidic device, where directional fluid control is controlled using off-chip remote valve switching and fluid flow rate changes are controlled using on-chip flow-rate changing fluid reservoirs. The present invention provides methods and systems for directional fluid control and control of fluid flow rate in an integrated microfluidic device which enables processes with different flow rates to be performed on one device without the need of on-chip valves. | 03-29-2012 |
20120034253 | Influenza Vaccines, Antigens, Compositions, and Methods - The present invention relates to the intersection of the fields of immunology and protein engineering, and particularly to antigens and compositions useful in inducing or enhancing an immune response agains influenza antigens. Provided are recombinant protein antigens, compositions, and methods for the production of such antigens in plants. In some embodiments, influenza antigens include hemagglutinin polypeptides, neuraminidase polypeptides, and/or combinations thereof. | 02-09-2012 |
20110314575 | Plasmodium Vaccines, Antigens, Compositions and Methods - The present invention relates to the intersection of the fields of immunology and protein engineering, and particularly to antigens and vaccines useful in prevention of infection by | 12-22-2011 |
20110313145 | ISOLATION OF RNA - Disclosed herein are methods for purification of RNA from a sample. The RNA can be total RNA or mRNA. The method involves preparing the sample in a solution of lysis buffer and depositing into a first end of a lysis straw such that the sample solution flows through the matrix of the lysis straw and is eluted from the opposite end of the lysis straw, and depositing the eluted material into a first end of a solid phase extraction (SPE) straw, such that the deposited solution flows through the matrix of the SPE straw towards the opposite end of the SPE straw, and eluting the RNA from the SPE straw by depositing a solution of elution buffer, into the first end of the SPE straw, such that the deposited solution flows through the matrix of the SPE straw and is eluted from the opposite end of the SPE straw, wherein purified RNA from the sample is present in the eluate of the SPE straw. When the RNA is total RNA, and the sample is a cell sample, and step b) requires adding a precipitating solution to the eluted material from step a), and depositing the solution into the first end of the SPE straw, wherein the straw comprises silica microspheres, such that the deposited solution flows through the matrix of the SPE straw toward the opposite end of the SPE straw. When the RNA is mRNA and step b) further comprises depositing the solution into the first end of the solid phase extraction (SPE) straw, wherein the straw comprises oligo-dT. Pressure (e.g., at least 10 psi pressure) and heat (e.g., about 60° C.) can be applied to the samples, and/or eluates and/or straws. Examples of lysis buffers, loading buffers and elution buffers are provided. Also disclosed are the specific straws and porous polymer monolith matrix components. | 12-22-2011 |
20110311612 | Humanized Neuraminidase Antibody and Methods of Use Thereof - Antibodies against influenza neuraminidase, compositions containing the antibodies, and methods of using the antibodies are provided herein. | 12-22-2011 |
20110070609 | Production of Foreign Nucleic Acids and Polypeptides in Sprout Systems - The present invention provides systems and methods for producing a nucleic acid or protein in transgenic sprouted seedlings or sprouted seedlings engineered to transiently express a nucleic acid or protein of interest. The sprouted seedlings of the invention are grown in a contained, regulatable environment, wherein expression of a pharmaceutically active protein is controlled by an exogenously inducible promoter or a viral promoter. The sprouted seedlings may be eaten live or preferably harvested live to preserve the maximal biological activity of the nucleic acid or protein. | 03-24-2011 |
20110065122 | METHOD FOR ACCESSING MICROBIAL DIVERSITY - A method of interfering with quorum sensing regulation of genes to promote cell growth is disclosed. The method of is aimed at accessing microbial biodiversity. The method involves obtaining an environmental sample comprising at least one novel (uncultivated in the laboratory) microorganism, contacting the environmental sample with an effective amount of an agent or combination of agents which interferes with the quorum sensing regulation of genes, growing the treated sample in a culture medium containing the quorum sensing signal disrupting agent or agents, and analyzing the colonies of microorganisms grown to demonstrate genetic novelty. | 03-17-2011 |
20110060188 | LOW COST DISPOSABLE MEDICAL FORCEPS TO ENABLE A HOLLOW CENTRAL CHANNEL FOR VARIOUS FUNCTIONALITIES - The present invention relates to an endoscopic biopsy forceps ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110059130 | PROPHYLACTIC AND THERAPEUTIC INFLUENZA VACCINES, ANTIGENS, COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to the intersection of the fields of immunology and protein engineering, and particularly to antigens and vaccines useful in prevention of infection by influenza virus. Provided are recombinant protein antigens, compositions, and methods for the production and use of such antigens and subunit vaccine compositions. In some embodiments, influenza antigens include hemagglutinin polypeptides neuraminidase polypeptides, and/or combinations thereof. | 03-10-2011 |
20110027304 | YERSINIA PESTIS ANTIGENS, VACCINE COMPOSITIONS AND RELATED METHODS - The present invention provides antigens and vaccines useful in prevention of infection by | 02-03-2011 |
20100227373 | Recombinant Carrier Molecule for Expression, Delivery and Purification of Target Polypeptides - Recombinant carrier molecules having amino acid sequences from thermostable enzymes and methods of use for expression, recovery and delivery of foreign sequences (peptides and polypeptides) produced in different systems (bacteria, yeast, DNA, cell cultures such as mammalian, plant, insect cell cultures, protoplast and whole plants in vitro or in vivo are provided. The recombinant carrier molecule using sequences from lichenase B(Lic B) were also made and used as part of carrier protein to express, recover and deliver a variety of target polypeptides of interest. | 09-09-2010 |
20090276757 | Systems and methods for inference and management of software code architectures - Systems, computer program products, and methods for extracting, evaluating, and updating the architecture of a software system are provided. In an embodiment, the method operates by defining the planned architecture for the system and extracting the implemented software code architecture from the source code of the system. The method compares the actual architecture to the planned architecture defined to identify architectural deviations, and suggested changes to the architecture are identified based upon the architectural deviations. The modeled code architecture and defined planned architecture information enables verification and determination of whether a software system's source code conforms to the intended structure of the system. The code architecture and planned architecture comparison also enables analysis and display of the effects that changes to source code may have on the structure of a software system. | 11-05-2009 |