Patents and Patent Applications from George Washington University


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8110796 Nanophotonic production, modulation and switching of ions by silicon microcolumn arrays  
The production and use of silicon microcolumn arrays that harvest light from a laser pulse to produce ions are described. The systems of the present invention seem to behave like a quasi-periodic...
US20120025069 Laser Ablation Electrospray Ionization (LAESI) for Atmospheric Pressure, In Vivo, and Imaging Mass Spectrometry  
The field of the invention is atmospheric pressure mass spectrometry (MS), and more specifically a process and apparatus which combine infrared laser ablation with electrospray ionization (ESI)
US20120015838 Method and Kit for Diagnosing Autism Using Gene Expression Profiling  
This invention relates to DNA microarray technology, and more specifically to methods and kits for identifying autism and autism spectrum disorders in humans.
8084734 Laser desorption ionization and peptide sequencing on laser induced silicon microcolumn arrays  
The present invention provides a method of producing a laser-patterned silicon surface, especially silicon wafers for use in laser desorption ionization (LDI-MS) (including MALDI-MS and SELDI-MS),...
US20110294693 Compositions and Methods for Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorders  
The compositions and methods described are directed to gene chips having a plurality of different oligonucleotides with specificity for genes associated with autism spectrum disorders. The...
8067730 Laser ablation electrospray ionization (LAESI) for atmospheric pressure, In vivo, and imaging mass spectrometry  
The field of the invention is atmospheric pressure mass spectrometry (MS), and more specifically a process and apparatus which combine infrared laser ablation (LA) with electrospray ionization (ESI).
8063373 Compact near-IR and mid-IR cavity ring down spectroscopy device  
This invention relates to a compact cavity ring down spectrometer for detection and measurement of trace species in a sample gas using a tunable solid-state continuous-wave mid-infrared PPLN OPO...
8051697 Self calibration devices for chemical and bio analytical trace detection systems  
The present invention relates to chemical and bioanalytical sensors and sensor systems, particularly to systems incorporating a calibration device for sensors where the calibration device is...
US20110258981 MICRO-CATHODE THRUSTER AND A METHOD OF INCREASING THRUST OUTPUT FOR A MICRO-CATHODE THRUSTER  
A magnetically enhanced micro-cathode thruster assembly for providing long-lasting thrust is provided. The micro-cathode thruster assembly includes a tubular housing, a tubular cathode, an...
8018010 Circular surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices, processes for making them, and methods of use  
The design, fabrication, post-processing and characterization of a novel circular design SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) based bio/chemical sensor in CMOS technology is introduced. The sensors are...
7999945 Optical coherence tomography / acoustic radiation force imaging probe  
A combined system and method synchronizes optical coherence tomography and acoustic radiation force for simultaneously imaging and mechanically displacing tissue in a patient as a detection and...
7964843 Three-dimensional molecular imaging by infrared laser ablation electrospray ionization mass spectrometry  
The field of the invention is atmospheric pressure mass spectrometry (MS), and more specifically a process and apparatus which combine infrared laser ablation with electrospray ionization (ESI).
US20110063068 THERMALLY ACTUATED RF MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS SWITCH  
A radio frequency (RF) micro electromechanical system (MEMS) switch formed on a substrate (e.g., a CMOS substrate). The RF MEMS switch includes a micromechanical member including a flexible switch...
US20100299289 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION ABOUT BIOLOGICAL NETWORKS USING A LOGIC BASED APPROACH  
A system and method of obtaining information concerning the structure-function relationship of biological networks can be studied holistically through the ensemble characterization of all the...
7829139 Method of making nanoparticle wires  
A new method of making self-assembled nanoparticle wires involves: (1) at about ambient temperature and at or near atmospheric pressure, immersing a hydrophilic solid substrate at a non-horizontal...
7804064 In-situ droplet monitoring for self-tuning spectrometers  
A laser scattering based imaging technique is utilized in order to visualize the aerosol droplets in an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch from an aerosol source to the site of analytical...
US20100229263 PROTEIN MICROSCOPE  
A system and method for analyzing and imaging a sample containing molecules of interest combines modified MALDI mass spectrometer and SNOM devices and techniques, and includes: (A) an...
US20100200418 PROCESS FOR ELECTROSYNTHESIS OF ENERGETIC MOLECULES  
A process for the production of energetically rich compounds comprising: using externally supplied thermal energy to heat an electrolyzable compound to a temperature greater than the ambient...
7735146 Protein microscope  
A system and method for analyzing and imaging a sample containing molecules of interest combines modified MALDI mass spectrometer and SNOM devices and techniques, and includes: (A) an...
US20100012843 COMPACT NEAR-IR AND MID-IR CAVITY RING DOWN SPECTROSCOPY DEVICE  
This invention relates to a compact cavity ring down spectrometer for detection and measurement of trace species in a sample gas using a tunable solid-state continuous-wave mid-infrared PPLN OPO...
US20090258024 COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASES  
This invention relates to methods and compositions for diagnosis and treatment of chronic inflammatory diseases by blocking CD147 interaction with extracellular cyclophilin. Specifically, the...
7573627 Amplified bimorph scanning mirror, optical system and method of scanning  
An amplified bimorph scanning mirror for use in various optical systems, an optical coherence tomography scanner incorporating the amplified bimorph scanning mirror, and a method for manufacturing...
7569823 Compact near-IR and mid-IR cavity ring down spectroscopy device  
This invention relates to a compact cavity ring down spectrometer for detection and measurement of trace species in a sample gas using a tunable solid-state continuous-wave mid-infrared PPLN OPO...
7565295 Method and apparatus for translating hand gestures  
A sign language recognition apparatus and method is provided for translating hand gestures into speech or written text. The apparatus includes a number of sensors on the hand, arm and shoulder to...
7541586 Compact near-IR and mid-IR cavity ring down spectroscopy device  
This invention relates to a compact cavity ring down spectrometer for detection and measurement of trace species in a sample gas using a tunable solid-state continuous-wave mid-infrared PPLN OPO...
7531273 Fullerene-based secondary cell electrodes  
A composition for forming an electrode for a lithium ion secondary battery includes a carbonaceous material combined with a fullerene material including fullerene species having a carbon content of...
7497666 Pressure exchange ejector  
A novel pressure-exchange ejector is disclosed whereby a high energy primary fluid transports and pressurizes a lower energy secondary fluid through direct fluid-fluid momentum exchange. The...
7483767 Feedback mechanism for smart nozzles and nebulizers  
Nozzles and nebulizers able to produce aerosol with optimum and reproducible quality based on feedback information obtained using laser imaging techniques. Two laser-based imaging techniques based...
US20090025102 GLUTAMATE RECEPTOR ASSOCIATED GENES AND PROTEINS FOR ENHANCING NITROGEN UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY IN CROP PLANTS  
The invention provides isolated glutamate receptor associated nucleic acids and their encoded proteins for modulating nitrogen utilization efficiency in plants. The invention includes methods and...
7317186 Short torch design for direct liquid sample introduction using conventional and micro-nebulizers for plasma spectrometry  
An apparatus and method for providing direct liquid sample introduction using a nebulizer are provided. The apparatus and method include a short torch having an inner tube and an outer tube, and an...
7303752 Hookworm vaccine  
Preparations which elicit an immune response to hookworm antigens and which may be utilized as hookworm vaccines are provided. In addition, a method of increasing the effectiveness of vaccinations...
7176294 Transcription factor, BP1  
An isolated DNA of SEQ ID NO:1 is provided that encodes the transcription factor BP1, which is believed to be a repressor of the β-globin gene. A host cell that is transformed with a vector that ...
7153279 Brain retraction sensor  
An electrode device is disclosed comprising a deformable envelope, further comprising recording electrodes and a pressure recording port. The device allows for monitoring of brain retraction...
US20060285189 Amplified bimorph scanning mirror, optical system and method of scanning  
An amplified bimorph scanning mirror for use in various optical systems, an optical coherence tomography scanner incorporating the amplified bimorph scanning mirror, and a method for manufacturing...
7145137 Demountable direct injection high efficiency nebulizer for inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry  
A nebulizer adapted for adjusting a position of a capillary tube contained within the nebulizer is provided. The nebulizer includes an elongated tubular shell having a gas input port and a gas...
US20060239831 Pressure exchange ejector  
A novel pressure-exchange ejector is disclosed whereby a high energy primary fluid transports and pressurizes a lower energy secondary fluid through direct fluid-fluid momentum exchange. The...
US20060087651 In-situ droplet monitoring for self-tuning spectrometers  
A laser scattering based imaging technique is utilized in order to visualize the aerosol droplets in an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) torch from an aerosol source to the site of analytical...
US20050228315 Brain retraction sensor  
An electrode grid device is disclosed comprising a deformable envelope, further comprising recording electrodes and a pressure recording port. The device is designed to allow for monitoring of...
6916294 Brain retraction sensor  
An electrode grid device is disclosed comprising a deformable envelope, further comprising non-polarizable electrodes and a pressure recording port. The device is designed to allow for monitoring...
6663991 Fuel cell pressurization system  
A thermally energized fuel-cell pressurization system and humidity control system utilizing a compressor-expander, an ejector, and a steam generator is disclosed. The system can be more compact and...
6635628 Methods of administering camptothecin compounds for the treatment of cancer with reduced side effects  
Methods of administering camptothecin compounds such as irinotecan hydrochloride to reduce a diarrhea side effect and methods of treating cancer and AIDs with camptothecin compounds including...
6509316 Pharmaceutical compositions, methods, and kits for treatment and diagnosis of lung cancer  
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions, methods and kits that provide for the early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. More particularly, the present invention relates to...
US20020151470 Inhibitors of phospholipase A2  
The invention relates to methods for identifying prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, methods for determining metastatic potential of tumors, and to methods and compositions for inhibiting or...
6434943 Pressure exchanging compressor-expander and methods of use  
A novel pressure-exchange compressor-expander is disclosed whereby a high energy primary fluid compresses a lower energy secondary fluid through direct fluid-fluid momentum exchange. The...
6416956 Transcription factor, BP1  
An isolated DNA of SEQ ID NO: 1 is provided that encodes the transcription factor BP1, which is believed to be a repressor of the β-globin gene. A host cell that is transformed with a vector that ...
6407117 Method of administering camptothecin compounds for the treatment of cancer with reduced side effects  
Methods of administering camptothecin compounds such as irinotecan hydrochloride to reduce a diarrhea side effect and methods of treating cancer and AIDs with camptothecin compounds including...
6395715 Uteroglobin gene therapy for epithelial cell cancer  
The present invention provides a novel method for inhibiting the growth of tumor cells of epithelial origin, comprising administration of a functional uteroglobin gene in a gene therapy regime, so...
6358915 Methods for inhibiting metastasis  
The invention relates to methods for determining degree of integrin-mediated maintenance of cell invasive capacity of tumors, and to methods and compositions for inhibiting or preventing metastasis...
6355416 Assay for the measurement of DNA synthesis rates  
Use of nonradioactive tracer technology used to measure DNA synthesis rates. DNA synthesis is determined by administering one or more stable isotope labelled precursors to one or more of DNA...
6335321 Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent therapy for epithelial cell cancer  
The invention relates to methods for identifying prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia, methods for determining metastatic potential of tumors, and to methods and compositions for inhibiting or...
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