Patents and Patent Applications from Auburn University


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US20120035284 BIOCIDAL PARTICLES OF METHYLATED POLYSTYRENE  
Methylated polystyrene having pendant N-halamine and N-halamine precursor groups. Biocidal particles have been prepared by reacting highly crosslinked methylated polystyrene beads as starting...
US20120028362 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...
US20120018351 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...
8097135 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...
US20120009220 Low Antigen-dose Immunization for Maximizing T-helper Cell 1 (Th1) Immunity Against a Pathogen  
Disclosed are compositions, kits, and methods for inducing an immune response against disease. The dosage of antigen contained or utilized in the presently disclosed compositions, kits, and methods...
US20110318782 Microbial Expression of Tobacco Osmotin for Biocidal and Medical Applications  
Disclosed herein are recombinant tobacco osmotin polypeptides and methods for expressing tobacco osmotin polypeptides in microbial host cells. The recombinant tobacco osmotin polypeptides produced...
US20110311565 Phage Constructs, Sequences and Antigenic Compositions for Immunocontraception of Animals  
Disclosed are methods, compositions, zona pellucida binding peptides and polypeptides, and expression vectors for use in species-specific immunocontraception of animals, which include landscape...
US20110284087 PASSIVE OIL COLLECTION AND RECOVERY SYSTEM  
A system and method for passive collection of oil from water based on a density differential. A sealed column of water is elevated above the oil/water surface within a low pressure contained...
8057992 Methods for identifying peptides that bind to intact oocytes  
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...
US20110250162 DISINFECTING AND DETOXIFYING META-ARAMID PARTICLES  
Porous, permeable particles of meta-aramid can be chlorinated or brominated to produce antimicrobial and detoxifying particles for use in applications such as, but not limited to, nonwoven webs,...
PP22191 Kiwi plant named ‘AU Golden Dragon’  
A new and distinct cultivar of the species Actinidia chinesis Planch is described. ‘AU Golden Dragon’ has a low chilling requirement, fruit is very early maturing, excellent flavor with a non aci...
US20110233000 PORTABLE SAWHORSE WORKSTATION  
An improved sawhorse having an elongated body with a channel formed in an upper working surface thereof. The sawhorse also includes a ledger that is sized and shaped to be seated within the channel...
PP22159 Kiwi plant named ‘AU Golden Sunshine’  
A new and distinct cultivar of the species Actinidia chinesis Planch is described. ‘AU Golden Sunshine’ has a low chilling requirement, fruit is early maturing, excellent flavor with a non acid swe...
US20110227395 METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR PLASMA BLASTING  
A method, system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a solid object having a borehole, a blast probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by a dielectric...
US20110223343 NOVEL NANOCOMPOSITE FOR SUSTAINABILITY OF INFRASTRUCTURE  
A nanocomposite has significant social, economic and environmental benefits. By having high tensile strength and high toughness, a large number of opportunities of applying fly ashes are opened up....
PP22140 Kiwi plant named ‘Au Golden Tiger’  
A new and distinct cultivar of the species Actinidia chinesis Planch is described. This cultivar named ‘AU Golden Tiger’ was developed from seeds collected from an open pollinated ‘AU Golden Drago...
US20110218104 Biodiesel Solvents in Pesticide Compositions  
Disclosed are pesticide compositions that utilize biodiesel as a solvent. The disclosed compositions may be utilized for controlling pests, such as nematodes and weeds, and for enhancing growth of...
8009120 Reinforcement fabrics with electronic transmission capabilities  
Antennas using nonwoven geotextiles with embedded metallic or other wave carrying fibers are described herein. The geotextiles antennas are designed to be an internal, integral part of the nation's...
US20110200484 DISINFECTING, NONBLEACHING N-HALAMINE FOR USE WITH CONTACT LENS  
A disinfecting, nonbleaching N-halamine for use in contact lens soaking solutions. The N-halamine compound is soluble in water and contact lens formulation solutions to the extent necessary to...
7999268 Low temperature impurity doping of silicon carbide  
The method described herein enables the introduction of external impurities into Silicon Carbide (SiC) to be conducted at a temperature between 1150-1400° C. Advantages include: a) low temperature ...
US20110179703 BIOMASS TO BIOCHAR CONVERSION IN SUBCRITICAL WATER  
The present invention relates to a method for conversion of biomass to biochar in subcritical water at 230-350° C. and 500-3000 psi. Under subcritical water conditions, biomass readily converts ...
US20110179662 TAPE MEASURE ANCHORING ACCESSORY  
The present invention relates to a measuring tool having a substantially puck-shaped body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The tool also includes an elongated slot formed in the top...
7984865 Apparatus and method of processing raw materials  
A method and apparatus for processing animal byproduct materials is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a grinder for grinding the byproduct materials; a mixer for mixing the...
7977473 Use of non-crystalline cellulose as a medicine tablet medium  
A non crystalline or low crystallinity cellulose is able to be formed into a medicine tablet medium. A method of making a tablet of non crystalline or low crystallinity cellulose comprises...
US20110135543 MICROFIBROUS MEDIA AND PACKING METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING AND CONTROLLING HIGHLY EXOTHERMIC AND HIGHLY ENDOTHERMIC REACTIONS/PROCESSES  
A vessel packed with a microfibrous media made of micron-sized highly conductive fibers, which are able (and may be used) to immobilize various reactive materials including catalysts, sorbents,...
7939376 Patterned die attach and packaging method using the same  
A semiconductor die is attached to a packaging substrate by a patterned layer of conductive metal that includes voids. The voids provide a space into which the metal may expand when heated in order...
7937759 System and method for protecting communication devices from denial of service attacks  
A system for preventing successful denial of service attacks comprises a first communication device, a second communication device, and a network. The first and second communication devices...
US20110099630 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING COMMUNICATION DEVICES FROM DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS  
A system for preventing successful denial of service attacks comprises a first communication device, a second communication device, and a network. The first and second communication devices...
7906074 Microfluidic array system for biological, chemical, and biochemical assessments  
The system and method of the present application is a microfluidic array system for biological, chemical and biochemical assessments including a microfluidic chip for reaction assays, wherein the...
US20110056575 PROGRAMMABLE FLUIDIC DROPLET GENERATION  
A programmable fluidic device for generating droplets with resolutions of micrometer in size and milliseconds in generation timing is provided. The programmable fluidic device has a valve forming a...
US20110044989 Zona Pellucida Binding Peptides, Expression Vectors, Compositions, and Methods for Species Specific Immunocontraception of Animals  
Disclosed are methods, compositions, zona pellucida binding peptides and polypeptides, and expression vectors for use in species-specific immunocontraception of animals. The disclosed compositions...
7887880 Preparation and application of stabilized iron nanoparticles for dechlorination of chlorinated hydrocarbons in soils, sediments, and ground water  
A stabilized, chemically reactive, metallic nano-material effective for degradation of chlorinated organic compounds in soils, sediments and groundwater. The nano-material is composed of a magnetic...
US20110011963 APPARATUS AND METHOD OF PROCESSING RAW MATERIALS  
A method and apparatus for processing animal byproduct materials is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a grinder for grinding the byproduct materials; a mixer for mixing the...
7872108 Processes for isolating proteon nucleation centers (PNCs) from a biological sample obtained from an animal  
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...
7871772 Methods for detecting misfolded proteins in biological samples  
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...
US20100316662 Methods and Compositions for Vaccination Comprising Nucleic Acid and/or Polypeptide Sequences of Chlamydia  
The instant invention relates to antigens and nucleic acids encoding such antigens obtainable by screening a Chlamydia genome. In more specific aspects, the invention relates to methods of...
US20100311611 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...
7838232 CaIDAG-GEF1 gene mutations associated with thrombopathy in canines  
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for detecting mutations associated with thrombopathy. In particular, the invention relates to methods and composition for detecting...
7833316 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...
US20100283653 VERNIER RING TIME-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTERS WITH COMPARATOR MATRIX  
A time to digital converter (TDC) is able to be utilized for measuring a time interval between two signals with a very fine time resolution, which is defined as the difference in propagation delay...
7823811 Apparatus and method of processing raw materials  
A method and apparatus for processing animal byproduct materials is disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a grinder for grinding the byproduct materials; a mixer for mixing the...
7811592 Methods and compositions for vaccination comprising nucleic acid and/or polypeptide sequences of Chlamydia  
The instant invention relates to antigens and nucleic acids encoding such antigens obtainable by screening a Chlamydia genome. In more specific aspects, the invention relates to methods of...
7807042 System for and method of patch clamp analysis  
A system and method for automated patch clamp analysis of biological tissue such as cellular membrane. A biological membrane is applied to a porous semiconductor substrate, and laser energy is...
7803991 Universal chloroplast integration and expression vectors, transformed plants and products thereof  
The invention provides universal chloroplast integration and expression vectors which are competent to stably transform and integrate genes of interest into chloroplast genome of multiple species...
US20100242112 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROTECTING NETWORK RESOURCES FROM DENIAL OF SERVICE ATTACKS  
The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for protecting network resources from denial of service attacks. In one exemplary embodiment, a responder stores an access filter...
US20100239595 EQUINE ANTIBODIES AGAINST BACILLUS ANTHRACIS FOR PASSIVE IMMUNIZATION AND TREATMENT  
Disclosed are compositions and methods for treating a subject infected with Bacillus anthracis or at risk for infection with B. anthracis. The compositions include and the methods utilize isolated...
7795497 Marker free transgenic plants: engineering the chloroplast genome without the use of antibiotic selection  
The present invention provides for a method to circumvent the problem of using antibiotic resistant selectable markers. In particular, target plants are transformed using a plastid vector which...
7774841 System and method for protecting network resources from denial of service attacks  
The present disclosure generally pertains to systems and methods for protecting network resources from denial of service attacks. In one exemplary embodiment, a responder stores an access filter...
US20100180836 FLUID STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH BAFFLES  
A fluid storage container with a baffle controls the heat absorption percentage of the container. Fluid that is heated adjacent to the surface of a container rises replacing colder fluid which...
7759134 Magnetostrictive ligand sensor  
A magnetostrictive ligand sensor device (MLSD), system and method are provided having at least one magnetostrictive particle (MSP) to which is bound at least one binding element. The MSP may be...
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