Patents and Patent Applications from Michigan State University


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US20090325292 Functional polyglycolide nanoparticles derived from unimolecular micelles  
Poly(glycolide) polymers are disclosed. The polymers generally include a glycolide-based polymer backbone that includes one or more functional groups such as alkynyl groups, hydrophilic organic...
7638560 Thermoplastic and polymer foams and method of preparation thereof  
A foamed starch-polyester graft copolymer and chemically modified starch-polyester graft copolymer composition comprising a chemically modified starch or chemically modified starch-nanoclay product...
US20090311436 Conductive composite materials with graphite coated particles  
Low resistivity graphite coated particles having exfoliated and pulverized graphite platelets coated on an outer surface of high resistivity particles are provided. Various methods are also...
US20090308121 Polymicrobial Formulations For Enhancing Plant Productivity  
The present invention relates to eco-friendly compositions and methods for providing plant growth enhancing formulations comprising mixtures of microbial isolates. In particular, numerous bacterial...
7629405 Starch-polyester biodegradable graft copolyers and a method of preparation thereof  
A starch-polyester graft copolymer and chemically modified starch-polyester graft copolymer composition comprising a chemically modified starch or chemically modified starch-nanoclay product is...
7628567 Fluid distribution and collection in landfills and contaminated sites  
A fluid injection and removal system to inject or remove fluids from a landfill or contaminated area. The system allows for treatment of waste in the landfill or the contaminated area. The fluid...
US20090296744 Laser Based Identification of Molecular Characteristics  
Enantiomers are characterized, identified, synthesized and/or modified with a shaped laser pulse. In another aspect of the present invention, binary shaping and circular polarization are employed...
7619124 Process for the preparation of propylene glycol  
A process for the preparation of propylene glycol from glycerol by a high pressure and temperature hydrogenation reaction is described. In a particular embodiment, a base is present in the solvent...
7619025 Biodegradable polymeric nanocomposite compositions particularly for packaging  
Specific polymer blends of polylactic acid (PLA) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and poly-(butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) as a fatty acid quaternary ammonium modified clay. The blends are...
7618660 Bioadhesive from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and the methods of making those  
A bioadhesive composition from distillers' dried grains with solubles (DDGS) is produced by reaction with an aqueous solution of a base, particularly, sodium hydroxide. Optionally, urea is included...
7615189 Analyte accumulation device  
A device for accumulation of vapor analytes incorporating nanotubes grown by CVD is described. The devices are used in sensors and as a preconcentrator for a gas chromatograph.
US20090275603 NF- kB Inhibitors And Uses Thereof  
A new class of imidazolines as 4-position esters with very potent anti-inflammatory as well as antimicrobial activity is described. The synthesis of these imidazolines includes a multicomponent...
US20090275502 METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR ENHANCING DEVELOPMENTAL POTENTIAL OF OOCYTES AND PREIMPLANTATION EMBRYOS  
The invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing the developmental potential of oocytes or preimplantation embryos by modulating mitochondrial-associated proteins and/or genomic...
7609731 Laser system using ultra-short laser pulses  
A laser system using ultrashort laser pulses is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the system includes a laser, pulse shaper and detection device. A further aspect of the present...
US20090263406 JY-1 Regulation Of Granulosa Cell Function And Early Embryonic Development In Cattle  
The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating fertility in mammals. In general, the invention relates to a novel protein produced by oocytes named JY-1, and nucleic acids...
7605197 Process for the preparation of maleated polyolefin modified wood particles in composites and products  
Wood particles or fibers and a maleated polyolefin are used to produce a composite in absence of a non-maleated polyolefin. The composite has properties enabling use in homes and avoiding the risk...
US20090258825 HOPM1 Mediated disease resistance to Pseudomonas syringae in Arabidopsis  
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for enhancing plant defenses against pathogens. More particularly, the invention relates to enhancing plant immunity against bacterial...
US20090257464 CONTROL SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR USE WITH ULTRA-FAST LASER  
A control system and apparatus for use with an ultra-fast laser is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a laser, pulse shaper, detection device and control...
US20090256071 LASER AND ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING METHOD  
A laser and monitoring system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the system includes a laser, pulse shaper and detection device. A further aspect of the present invention...
7601710 Preparation of hymenialdisine derivatives and use thereof  
The synthesis and biological activity of indoloazepines and acid amine salts thereof which are structurally related to naturally-occurring hymenialdisine is disclosed. Naturally-occurring...
US20090241214 Markers For Aphid Resistant Germplasm In Soybean Plants  
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for providing and using markers of aphid resistant germplasm, particularly for identifying aphid resistance germplasm in soybean plants....
US20090239078 Process and apparatus for diamond synthesis  
The present invention relates to a microwave plasma deposition process and apparatus for producing diamond, preferably as single crystal diamond (SCD). The process and apparatus enables the...
US20090238222 LASER SYSTEM EMPLOYING HARMONIC GENERATION  
A laser system provides harmonic generation in a laser beam pulse. In another aspect of the present invention, a laser operably remits a laser pulse, a gaseous optical medium operably creates third...
US20090235969 TERNARY THERMOELECTRIC MATERIALS AND METHODS OF FABRICATION  
A thermoelectric material and a method of fabricating a thermoelectric material are provided. The thermoelectric material includes a compound having an elemental formula of A 1−x B 1+y C 2+z and...
7589222 Triglycerides and method of preparation thereof  
A process for the preparation of new polyols from a natural oil is described. The process involves ozone cleavage of double bonds in the fatty acid chains of the oils along with coupling of a di or...
7584649 Sensor with microelectro-mechanical oscillators  
A sensor is provided which is configured to detect the presence of multiple analytes, for example chemical or biological compounds, through the measurement of induced resonance shifts in a coupled...
US20090217508 End Effector for Nano Manufacturing  
An end-effector is provided for use on a micro/nano manipulation device. The end-effector is comprised of: a micropump fluidly coupled to a microtube; a piezoelectric sensing structure disposed in...
7583710 Laser and environmental monitoring system  
A laser and monitoring system is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the system includes a laser, pulse shaper and detection device. A further aspect of the present invention...
7582241 Filler reinforced thermoplastic compositions and process for manufacture  
A thermoplastic polymer composition reinforced with fibers such as cellulose or other fillers, particularly from natural sources, and a process for manufacturing the composition are disclosed. The...
US20090216299 System for Low-Level Laser Radiation  
A low-level laser therapy radiation system is provided. In a further aspect of the present invention, the system includes a laser source and an optical device. In another aspect of the present...
7579429 Cyclic alkyl substituted glycolides and polylactides therefrom  
Cyclic alkyl, particularly cyclohexyl, substituted glycolides and polylactides are described. The polylactides have a high glass transition temperature and improved clarity.
7579413 Hyperbranched polymer modified biopolymers, their biobased materials and process for the preparation thereof  
Compositions of biodegradable polymers and hyperbranched dendritic polymer (HBP) are described. The compositions can also include anhydride modified HBP. The resulting compositions have superior...
7579343 Pyrrolo-thiazines and processes for the preparation and use thereof  
1H-Pyrrolo-1,4-thiazines and a process for the preparation thereof are described. These compounds are useful as enzyme inhibitors in cells, particularly for medical uses.
7579184 Methods to increase dynamic range and improve quantitative analysis in rapid biosensors  
Conductimetric assay devices that have both low end and high end sensitivity are described. The geometric shape and/or arrangement of the capture zones make it possible for the assay devices to...
7579002 Method for improving body weight uniformity and increasing carcass yield in animals  
A method for improving animal body weight uniformity or for increasing animal carcass yield is disclosed. The method involves administering an agent to one or a group of animals wherein the agent...
7578939 Ceramic membrane water filtration  
A process for combined ozone degradation and filtration using a multi-layered, nanocrystalline, sintered ceramic, metal oxide catalyst and ceramic membrane filter is described. The process reduces...
US20090210957 Introgression of festuca mairei drought tolerant genome into lolium perenne plants  
The present inventions relate to compositions and methods for providing drought resistant grass plants comprising Festuca mairei plant germplasm. Specifically, the inventions relate to providing...
US20090207869 LASER PLASMONIC SYSTEM  
The present invention can selectively control surface plasmon-mediated two-photon-induced luminescence in a dendritic silver nanoparticle system over distances of up to 100 m. This control is...
7576147 Cellulosic biomass soy flour based biocomposites and process for manufacturing thereof  
A process for the manufacture of natural fiber and polymer composites is described. Thermoplastically processed plasticized soy flour based plastics are used with thermoplastic polymers. Polymers...
US20090205071 Compositions and methods for drought tolerance  
The present inventions relate to compositions and methods for providing drought resistant grass plants comprising Festuca mairei plant germplasm. Specifically, the inventions relate to providing...
US20090203079 Transgenic monocot plants encoding beta-glucosidase and xylanase  
Plant proteins isolated from monocot plants from transformation of the monocot plant with DNA at least 80% homologous to the bglA gene encoding β-glucosidase from a rumen bacterium which is ...
7572343 Composite metal matrix castings and solder compositions, and methods  
A composite composition and methods for making the composition, providing a metal matrix and dispersed inorganic oxide particles with a bound organofunctional group on a surface of the particles...
US20090199064 Corrupted packet toleration and correction system  
A corrupted packet toleration and correction system includes a receiver adapted to employ a cross layer protocol that distinguishes between corrupted packets and error-free packets, and tolerates...
7569745 Transgenic plants containing ligninase and cellulase which degrade lignin and cellulose to fermentable sugars  
The present invention provides transgenic plants which after harvest degrade the lignin and cellulose therein to fermentable sugars which can further be fermented to ethanol or other products. In...
7569556 Method of use of carboxylated polysaccharides topically on the eyeball  
The use of chemically modified dicarboxy polysaccharides for the topical treatment of the eyeball are described. The modified polysaccharides provide a carrier in solutions for the treatment of the...
US20090190492 Header Estimation To Improve Multimedia Quality Over Wireless Networks  
A method is provided for estimating the header of a data packet in a wireless communication system. The method includes: maintaining a list of data packets received without an error at a receiver;...
US20090188901 Laser Material Processing System  
A laser material processing system and method are provided. A further aspect of the present invention employs a laser for micromachining. In another aspect of the present invention, the system uses...
7567596 Control system and apparatus for use with ultra-fast laser  
A control system and apparatus for use with an ultra-fast laser is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a laser, pulse shaper, detection device and control...
US20090181849 Agricultural chemical containing top dressing composition and process for use thereof  
The present inventions generally relate to compositions and methods for providing agricultural chemicals comprising active ingredients (A.I.s) combined with a top dressing for application to...
US20090181441 Porous silicon-polymer composites for biosensor applications  
The disclosure relates to porous silicon/conductive polymer composites that can be used in biosensor applications (e.g., in a binding assay that captures a target analyte). The composite material...