Patents and Patent Applications from Auburn University


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PP20588 Chestnut plant named ���Au Buck I���  
‘AU Buck I’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is precocious, produces a large crop annually of small to medium sized nuts that mature early and the nuts start dropping about...
PP20587 Chestnut plant named ���AU Premier���  
The disease resistant ‘AU Premier’ seguin offers food availability for wildlife over an extended period. A single plant drops nuts for a 2-3 month period. Nut size varies with season and the...
7635236 In situ remediation of inorganic contaminants using stabilized zero-valent iron nanoparticles  
A method for preparing highly stabilized and dispersible zero valent iron nanoparticles and using the nanoparticles as a remediation technology against inorganic chemical toxins in contaminated...
PP20553 Chestnut plant named ���Au Gobbler II���  
‘AU Gobbler II’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is precocious and produces a medium to large crop annually of small nuts that mature early and start dropping about...
7622151 Method of plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition of diamond using methanol-based solutions  
Briefly described, methods of forming diamond are described. A representative method, among others, includes: providing a substrate in a reaction chamber in a non-magnetic-field microwave plasma...
US20090286968 2-Quinoxalinol Salen Compounds and Uses Thereof  
Disclosed are 2-quinoxalinol salen compounds and in particular 2-quinoxalinol salen Schiff-base ligands. The disclosed 2-quinoxalinol salen compounds may be utilized as ligands for forming...
US20090280137 Methods, Compositions, and Sequences of ZP-Binding Peptides for Immunocontraception of Dogs and Other Animals  
Disclosed are methods, compositions, and zona pellucida binding peptides and polypeptides for use in immunocontraception of canines and other animals. The disclosed compositions may include...
7615240 Method and composition for the control of gastrointestinal parasites in animals  
The present invention provides methods and compositions for controlling gastrointestinal parasitic infections in animals. More specifically, the invention involves the use of sericea lespedeza (...
7608976 Electroactive co-polymer systems and devices using the same  
Electroactive P(VDF-CTFE) copolymers comprising CTFE in ranges between 5 mol % to 20 mol % are disclosed. The electroactive P(VDF-CTFE) copolymers are formed into films that exhibit strain values...
7608412 P62 as a diagnostic tool for alzheimer's disease  
The p62 protein has been analyzed and identified as the significant contributor to several metabolic pathways that lead to metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, and other related diseases. The...
7604807 Use of pullulan to isolate and preserve biological material  
Compositions and methods for the reversible preservation of biological samples are provided. The compositions include natural polymers such as pullulan or acacia gum, including derivations and...
PP20381 Chestnut plant named ‘AU Buck III’  
‘AU Buck III’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is blight resistant, precocious and an annual bearer. It produces a medium to heavy crop load each year and a medium sized...
US20090236079 NANOPARTICLE-ENHANCED PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS (NEPCM) WITH GREAT POTENTIAL FOR IMPROVED THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE  
Improved functionality of phase change materials (PCM) through dispersion of nanoparticles is described. The resulting nanoparticle-enhanced phase change materials (NEPCM) exhibit enhanced thermal...
PP20338 Chestnut plant named ‘AU Gobbler I’  
‘AU Gobbler I’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is precocious and produces a large crop annually of small nuts that mature early and start dropping about August 25. Nut drop...
PP20337 Chestnut plant named ‘AU Buck II’  
‘AU Buck II’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is blight resistant, precocious and prolific. It produces a large nut. Nut drop begins about September 15 and continues for a...
PP20336 Chestnut plant named ‘AU Encore’  
The disease resistant ‘AU Encore’ seguin offers food availability for wildlife over an extended period. A single plant drops nuts for a 2–3 month period (September 27–November 30). Nut size...
US20090229023 CHESTNUT PLANT NAMED 'AU GOBBLER II'  
‘AU Gobbler II’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is precocious and produces a medium to large crop annually of small nuts that mature early and start dropping about...
7581902 In situ immobilization of metals in contaminated sites using stabilized iron phosphate nanoparticles  
A method for preparing a class of highly stabilized and soil-dispersible nanoparticles and using the nanoparticles as a remediation technology for immobilizing toxic metals at toxic metal...
US20090215625 Combinations of Herbicides and Safeners  
Disclosed are compositions that include combinations of herbicides and safeners. The disclosed compositions may include herbicidal compositions that comprise: (a) an effective amount of a...
US20090210972 CHESTNUT PLANT NAMED 'AU BUCK II'  
‘AU Buck II’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is blight resistant, precocious and prolific. It produces a large nut. Nut drop begins about September 15 and continues for a...
7577695 High-order delta-sigma noise shaping in direct digital frequency synthesis  
A direct digital synthesis (DDS) circuit utilizes high order delta-sigma interpolators to remove frequency, phase and amplitude domain quantization errors. The DDS employs an n-bit accumulator...
US20090193553 CHESTNUT PLANT NAMED 'AU BUCK IV'  
‘AU Buck IV’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is blight resistant, precocious and an annual bearer. It produces a medium to heavy crop load each year and a large sized nut....
US20090193552 CHESTNUT PLANT NAMED 'AU BUCK III'  
‘AU Buck III’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is blight resistant, precocious and an annual bearer. It produces a medium to heavy crop load each year and a medium sized...
US20090193551 CHESTNUT PLANT NAMED 'AU PREMIER'  
The disease resistant ‘AU Premier’ seguin offers food availability for wildlife over an extended period. A single plant drops nuts for a 2-3 month period. Nut size varies with season and the...
US20090193550 CHESTNUT PLANT NAMED 'AU BUCK I"  
‘AU Buck I’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is precocious, produces a large crop annually of small to medium sized nuts that mature early and the nuts start dropping about...
US20090193549 CHESTNUT PLANT NAMED 'AU GOBBLER I'  
‘AU Gobbler I’ is a new and distinct Chinese chestnut cultivar that is precocious and produces a large crop annually of small nuts that mature early and start dropping about August 25. Nut drop...
US20090193548 CHESTNUT PLANT NAMED 'AU ENCORE'  
The disease resistant ‘AU Encore’ seguin offers food availability for wildlife over an extended period. A single plant drops nuts for a 2-3 month period (September 27-November 30). Nut size...
7564623 Microscope illumination device and adapter therefor  
An illumination system for a microscope, including a light source for generating light to illuminate a sample for microscopic observation, at least one collimating lens for collimating light...
7553403 Reversible electrochemical sensors for polyions  
The present invention is directed to a reversible electrochemical sensor for polyions. The sensor uses active extraction and ion stripping, which are controlled electrochemically. Spontaneous...
7551349 High resolution optical microscope with cardioid condenser for brightfield and darkfield illumination  
The present invention is an improved illumination system which achieves enhanced spatial resolution and contrast in the observation of small objects. The enhanced performance is achieved by using a...
7542203 Microscope illumination device and adapter  
The present invention is a dark field illumination system including a light source which is fixed on an entrance slit of a condenser and an objective aligned with the condenser such that the...
7528107 Methods of treating inflammation in mammalian tissues comprising administering human alpha-defensins  
Human α-defensins are inhibitors of interleukin-1β post transitional processing and release. Interleukin-1β is a key cytokine involved in the initiation and amplification of the inflammatory...
US20090101757 Architecture and method of constructing a Geosynchronous Earth Orbit platform using solar electric propulsion  
A space construction method and system transports construction materials, a propellant depot, solar electric propulsion (SEP) vehicles, and robotic equipment from Earth into a lower-Earth orbit....
7501012 Microfibrous entrapment of small reactive particulates and fibers for high contacting efficiency removal of contaminants from gaseous or liquid streams  
A microfibrous matrix with embedded supporting particulates/fibers and chemically reactive materials is provided as a filtration system for the removal of contaminants and other harmful agents from...
7491501 Methods for identifying modulators of intracellular aggregate formation  
Methods and compositions for modulating the formation of intracellular aggregates are provided, in particular TRAF6 mediated intracellular aggregate formation. Additionally, methods and...
7473550 Use of acacia gum to isolate and preserve a biological receptor on a biosensor  
Compositions and methods for the reversible preservation of biological samples are provided. The compositions include Acacia Gum, including derivations and modifications thereof which are useful...
US20080312087 2-Propenal and Related Enal Compounds for Controlling Plant Pests and Weeds in Soil  
A method for controlling pests and weeds on or around plants, especially crop plants is disclosed. The method includes admixing 2-propenal or other related enal compounds to form an aqueous...
7462579 2-butenal, trans-2-pentenal and related enal compounds for controlling plant pests and weeds in soil  
A method for controlling pests and weeds on or around plants, especially crop plants is disclosed. The method includes admixing 2-butenal, trans-2-pentenal or other related enal compounds to form...
US20080295996 STABLE CAVITY-INDUCED TWO-PHASE HEAT TRANSFER IN SILICON MICROCHANNELS  
The stable cavity-induced two-phase heat transfer in silicon microchannels mitigates the flow of instabilities associated with two-phase (liquid/vapor) flow in microchannels. This is accomplished...
US20080283446 SILVER-BASED SORBENTS  
Disclosed are sorbent compositions that include a porous titanium dioxide support impregnated with a silver material. The sorbent compositions may be utilized in systems and methods for removing...
US20080271602 DOPED SUPPORTED ZINC OXIDE SORBENTS FOR REGENERABLE DESULFURIZATION APPLICATIONS  
Disclosed are sorbent compositions that include a silicon dioxide porous support impregnated with a mixture comprising zinc oxide and copper material. The sorbent compositions may be utilized in...
US20080262206 Method of Isolating Proteon Nucleation Centers from Blood and Other Biological Materials  
Compositions and methods for the isolation and manipulation of misfolded, or partially misfolded, proteins present in blood and other biological materials are provided. In one aspect of the...
US20080243309 SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF CHARACTERIZING REACTIONS  
An automated and computerized system for characterizing kinetic activities is disclosed. The system includes an optical unit with a controller chip. The controller chip has multiple reaction cells...
7428683 Automatic analog test and compensation with built-in pattern generator and analyzer  
A built-in-self test (BIST) scheme for analog circuitry functionality tests such as frequency response, gain, cut-off frequency, signal-to-noise ratio, and linearity measurement. The BIST scheme...
7410999 Compounds, methods and compositions useful for the treatment of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) infection and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection  
The present invention relates to novel compounds and methods that are useful in treating members of the Flaviviridae family of viruses. Compounds of the present invention will have a structure...
7410989 Compounds, methods and compositions useful for the treatment of bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) infection and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection  
The present invention relates to novel compounds and methods that are useful in treating members of the Flaviviridae family of viruses. Compounds of the present invention will have a structure...
7409306 System and method for estimating reliability of components for testing and quality optimization  
A system and method for determining the early life reliability of an electronic component, including classifying the electronic component based on an initial determination of a number of fatal...
US20080183731 Nominal population metric: clustering of nominal application attributes  
Clustering of nominal attributes using a nominal population metric enables comparisons of entities which are not easily comparable. In some embodiments, nominal population metrics are determined...
US20080173846 ION-DETECTING MICROSPHERES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF  
This invention provides methods of using ion-detecting microspheres containing an ionphore and a chromoionphore in clinical laboratory instrumentation such as flow cytometry for sample analysis. In...
7384879 Selection and deposition of nanoparticles using CO2-expanded liquids  
A method for size selection of nanostructures comprising utilizing a gas-expanded liquids (GEL) and controlled pressure to precipitate desired size populations of nanostructures, e.g.,...
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