San Diego State University Research Foundation Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150297668 | ANALOGS OF C5a AND METHODS OF USING SAME - Materials and methods for treating and preventing an infection or disease, and for directly killing microorganisms, using carboxy-terminal C5a analogs, are provided. | 10-22-2015 |
20150198169 | SYNTHETIC JETS IN COMPRESSORS - A synthetic jet for a stationary vane for a turbo-machine is disclosed. The synthetic jet includes a backside cavity and a jet cavity. The jet cavity includes a frontside cavity adjoining the backside cavity and a jet passage extending from a fluid stream interfacing surface of the airfoil towards the frontside cavity. The jet passage is in flow communication with the frontside cavity. The synthetic jet also includes a disk located between the backside cavity and the frontside cavity. The disk includes a cylindrical disk and a coating on each side of the cylindrical disk. The coating is a piezo electric ceramic material. | 07-16-2015 |
20150122304 | ORGANIC PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND LIGHT EMITTING DIODE WITH AN ARRAY OF 3-DIMENSIONALLY FABRICATED ELECTRODES - Disclosed herein, in certain instances, is a novel photovoltaic cell that uses unique micro-architectural and multi-layer functional designs. Further disclosed herein, in certain instances, is a 3-dimensional electrode. Disclosed herein, in certain instances, is a novel electroluminescent cell that uses unique micro-architectural and multi-layer functional designs. Further disclosed herein, in certain instances, is a 3-dimensional diode. | 05-07-2015 |
20150088428 | COMPUTATIONALLY EFFICIENT NONLINEAR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS - Seismic displacement demands for design of a bridge frame structure are typically determined from linear-elastic analysis (LEA), which are often incorrect, and compared to displacement capacity from a nonlinear pushover analysis. Nonlinear time-history analysis (NTHA) provides the most realistic assessment of displacement demands because it properly models the physics of the dynamic problem, wherein stiffness of the bridge varies over time. However, using NTHA to determine a bridge response from multiple earthquake motions based on the stiffness method requires excessive time. A unique approach for determining the nonlinear time-history response of a bridge frame is disclosed that is thousands of times faster than the stiffness method while providing the same results. Computational efficiency allows bridge design engineers to use NTHA for the seismic design of bridge structures by producing multiple determinations in less than one second. Displacement demands and capacities are based on nonlinear bridge behavior, resulting in safer bridge structures and reduced construction costs. | 03-26-2015 |
20150088251 | CARDIAC VALVE PROSTHESIS - Provided herein is a prosthetic device in patients with ventricular assist device (VAD) support and a closed off aortic valve orifice, which reestablishes the formation of normal fluid flow patterns in the aortic root. The prosthesis includes a circular body having a first surface and a second surface and a projection disposed on the first surface of the body, wherein the projection includes a plurality of walls extending away from the first surface of the body, each wall being positioned such that a first side edge contacts a center of the body, thereby forming a plurality of intercepted arcs, each located between adjacent walls; and a plurality of concave parabolic surfaces, each disposed within an intercepted arc. Also provided are methods of using the prosthetic device to reduce thrombosis formation in patients with VAD support. | 03-26-2015 |
20140376645 | Slice Priority Prediction System for H.264 Video - This invention relates to technology to mitigate degradation and distortion of H.264 video transmission over wireless networks. | 12-25-2014 |
20140064554 | IMAGE STATION MATCHING, PREPROCESSING, SPATIAL REGISTRATION AND CHANGE DETECTION WITH MULTI-TEMPORAL REMOTELY-SENSED IMAGERY - A method for collecting and processing remotely sensed imagery in order to achieve precise spatial co-registration (e.g., matched alignment) between multi-temporal image sets is presented. Such precise alignment or spatial co-registration of imagery can be used for change detection, image fusion, and temporal analysis/modeling. Further, images collected in this manner may be further processed in such a way that image frames or line arrays from corresponding photo stations are matched, co-aligned and if desired merged into a single image and/or subjected to the same processing sequence. A second methodology for automated detection of moving objects within a scene using a time series of remotely sensed imagery is also presented. Specialized image collection and preprocessing procedures are utilized to obtain precise spatial co-registration (image registration) between multitemporal image frame sets. In addition, specialized change detection techniques are employed in order to automate the detection of moving objects. | 03-06-2014 |
20140025747 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DATA EXCHANGE - A wearable electronic device for proximity-based social and professional networking which features electronics and software for the passive automated local wireless exchange of personal and/or business information with other electronic devices is disclosed. In some embodiments, an electronic device includes a controller having an operations unit; a communication unit configured to receive and/or transmit data from a first external source; and a memory unit configured to communicate with the controller and receive and/or transmit data from the controller. The operations unit may be configured to determine if received data from the first external source meets a set threshold and wherein the operations unit may be configured to instruct communication unit to accept data that meets or exceeds said threshold. The communication unit may receive and transmit data from the first external source provided the external source is within a predetermined proximity. | 01-23-2014 |
20130341611 | Methods of Applying Polymers to Surfaces and Surfaces Coated by Polymers - Disclosed herein, in certain embodiments, is a method of depositing a polymer onto a surface. In some embodiments, the method comprises using a high electric field and a high frequency vibratory motion to deposit a polymer solution onto the surface. | 12-26-2013 |
20130144451 | RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A method and system of managing a residential or commercial energy system is described. The method includes predicting power consumption of a building, scheduling one or more appliances sufficient to optimize a consumer's energy usage, collecting usage profiles and demand and re-calculating the predicting of power consumption of a building. | 06-06-2013 |
20110027765 | METHODS FOR TREATING SOCIAL DISORDERS - Systems and methods for treating patients with an anxiety disorder are disclosed. The systems comprise a screen for displaying sets of stimuli, a computer to control the display of stimuli onto the screen during at least one treatment session and the ability for the patient to interact with the screen in response to the displayed stimuli. The interaction of the patient with the system during the treatment session is capable of treating patient anxiety associated with an anxiety disorder, such as social anxiety. Also provided are computer programs capable of being used in the systems and methods of the present invention for treating anxiety. | 02-03-2011 |
20100167276 | HIGH-THROUGHPUT METHODS FOR QUANTIFYING CELLS IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND LABORATORY SAMPLES - The invention provides compositions (e.g., kits) and methods for determine the number of bacteria and other microbes in samples having low concentrations of microbes, for use, e.g., in biological warfare defense, microbe detection and agricultural and environmental sciences. | 07-01-2010 |
20090264345 | MACROCYCLIC PEPTIDES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - The invention provides novel macrocyclic peptides and methods for their preparation. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods to treat, prevent or ameliorate a cell proliferative disease or conditions. e.g., a cancer. in a subject in need thereof, including but not limited to a colon cancer, such as MSS or MSI colon cancer, and pancreatic cancer. This invention provides for the synthesis and development of novel anticancer agents that are based on the core structure Sansalvamide A (San A). | 10-22-2009 |
20090134334 | EDGE-ON SAR SCINTILLATOR DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED SPECT, PET, AND COMPTON GAMMA CAMERAS - The invention provides methods and apparatus for detecting radiation including x-ray, gamma ray, and particle radiation for nuclear medicine, radiopaphic imaging, material composition analysis, high energy physics, container inspection, mine detection and astronomy. The invention provides detection systems employing one or more detector modules ( | 05-28-2009 |
20080265576 | DEVICES FOR TEACHING OR AIDING IN THE MAKING OF KNOTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THEM - This invention provides a device, or product of manufacture, for use as a teaching device for tying knots, or as an aid in tying knots, e.g., as for use by handicapped or disabled individuals. The invention provides device, or product of manufacture, completely automated for tying knots using the device and/or methods of the invention. The invention also provides methods for making and using these devices of the invention. | 10-30-2008 |
20080241869 | Compositions and methods for ameliorating hyperlipidemia - The invention provides compositions and methods for treating hyperlipidemia by administering a Microsomal Triglyceride Transfer Protein (MTP) inhibitor in combination with a Liver Fatty Acid-Binding Protein (L-FABP) inhibitor, methods of preventing the development of hepatic steatosis, methods of identifying an agent useful for treating hyperlipidemia, and methods of screening for inhibitors of MTP and L-FABP activity. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a MTP inhibitor and a L-FABP inhibitor. | 10-02-2008 |