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Patents and Patent Applications from University of Notre Dame

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1	8185349	Plasma sensors and related methods Plasma sensors, systems and related methods are described. An example method for predicting an event includes providing a carrier signal across two electrodes and forming a plasma between the two...
2	8178212	Functionally graded high temperature bonding of fiberglass fibers to steel Method for chemical bonding of fiberglass fibers to steel surfaces to prepare the steel for bonding with carbon composite material. This fiber-bonding step greatly increases the strength of the...
3	8175115	Method and system for iterative reconstruction A method for reconstructing an image of an object, the image comprising a plurality of image elements, is disclosed. The method includes accessing image data associated with the plurality of image...
4	8135186	Method and system for image reconstruction Disclosed is an imaging system including a source generating an x-ray beam, a detector array receiving the x-ray beam and generating projection data, a translatable table configured for disposal of...
5	US20120032227	LOW VOLTAGE TUNNEL FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR (TFET) AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME A low voltage tunnel field effect transistor includes a p-n tunnel junction, a gate-dielectric, a gate, a source-contact, and a drain-contact. The p-n tunnel junction includes a depletion region...
6	8109050	Flooring apparatus for reducing impact energy during a fall A floor including a flooring plate and a plurality of spaced apart stiffening columns extending from an underside of the flooring plate. The columns remain substantially rigid up to a predetermined...
7	8096507	Methods and apparatus for optical propagation improvement system An aircraft turret and fairing assembly for facilitating transmission of a directed energy beam from a directed energy device includes a turret section for directing an energy beam. The assembly...
8	8093287	Inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases The present invention provides novel compounds of formulas I-IX, as described herein. Also provided are compositions of compounds of formulas I-IX, methods of making compounds of formulas I-IX, and...
9	8091950	Methods and apparatus for reducing drag via a plasma actuator A vehicle includes a surface over which airflow passes. A plasma actuator is configured to generate plasma above the surface, the plasma coupling a directed momentum into the air surrounding the...
10	8062646	Tissue vaccines and uses thereof Compositions comprising a tissue vaccine that include a mixture of heterogeneous tissue obtained from tumors and connective tissues. Vaccines comprising these compositions are also provided, as...
11	8058906	Non-majority MQCA magnetic logic gates and arrays based on misaligned magnetic islands A non-majority magnetic logic gate device for use in constructing compact and power efficient logical magnetic arrays is presented. The non-majority magnetic logic gate device includes a substrate,...
12	US20110237832	SYNTHESIS OF HDAC INHIBITORS: TRICHOSTATIN A AND ANALOGUES Embodiments herein relate to histone deacetylaces (HDACs) and HDAC inhibitors, such as trichostatin A (TSA) and TSA analogues. Embodiments provide simple methods of synthesizing TSA and TSA...
13	US20110224275	INHIBITORS OF MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASES The present invention provides novel compounds of formulas I-IX, as described herein. Also provided are compositions of compounds of formulas I-IX, methods of making compounds of formulas I-IX, and...
14	7995810	System and methods for image segmentation in n-dimensional space A system and methods for the efficient segmentation of globally optimal surfaces representing object boundaries in volumetric datasets is provided. An optical surface detection system and methods...
15	7983462	Methods and systems for improving quality of an image A method for improving quality of an image is described. The method includes reconstructing a first image of a sample volume, segmenting the first image to generate a first region and a second...
16	US20110150934	Ovarian Tumor Tissue Cell Preparations/Vaccines for the Treatment/Inhibition of Ovarian Tumors and Ovarian Cancer Disclosed are compositions comprising non-viable ovarian tumor cells and/or ovarian cancer tissue cells useful as a vaccine for human ovarian cancer and/or for the inhibition of human ovarian tumor...
17	7960180	Methods and apparatus to capture and release microbe particles using amino-functionalized silica Methods and apparatus to capture and release microbe particles using amino-functionalized silica substrates are described. An example apparatus adapted to capture a microbe particle includes a...
18	US20110135690	EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX ADJUVANT & METHODS FOR PREVENTION AND/OR INHIBITION OF OVARIAN TUMORS AND OVARIAN CANCER Compositions suitable for use as ovarian cancer and/or tumor adjuvants in the preparation of ovarian cancer vaccines, particularly those vaccines useful in the treatment of human ovarian cancer,...
19	7954768	Method of controlling aircraft, missiles, munitions and ground vehicles with plasma actuators A method of controlling an aircraft, missile, munition or ground vehicle with plasma actuators, and more particularly of controlling fluid flow across their surfaces or other surfaces which would...
20	US20110129328	PLASMA SENSORS AND RELATED METHODS Plasma sensors, systems and related methods are described. An example method for predicting an event includes providing a carrier signal across two electrodes and forming a plasma between the two...
21	US20110118459	HIGH PERFORMANCE LUMINESCENT COMPOUNDS Embodiments relate to the field of chemistry and biochemistry, and, more specifically, to novel near-infrared dyes that are photostable and resistant to quenching. The dyes belong to a novel family...
22	7932088	High efficiency transformation of Plasmodium falciparum by the lepidopteran transposon, piggyBac The present invention provides molecular methods for efficiently transforming the genome of common disease-transmitting parasites, such as Plasmodium falciparum. The transformation efficiencies are...
23	7928127	Inhibitors of matrix metallaproteinases The present invention provides novel compounds of formulas I-IX, as described herein. Also provided are compositions of compounds of formulas I-IX, methods of making compounds of formulas I-IX, and...
24	US20110086817	ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS FROM BENZO[D]HETEROCYCLIC SCAFFOLDS FOR PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF MULTIDRUG RESISTANT BACTERIA Embodiments herein provide compounds and methods of making and using such compounds for prevention and treatment of multidrug resistant bacteria. In particular, embodiments are directed to...
25	7922845	Apparatus and methods for bonding carbon-carbon composites through a reactant layer An apparatus for bonding a first carbon composite to a second carbon composite through a reactant layer includes a housing, and a pair of conductive press plates electrically isolated from the...
26	US20110076305	EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX MATERIALS AS VACCINE ADJUVANTS FOR DISEASES ASSOCIATED WITH INFECTIOUS PATHOGENS OR TOXINS Disclosed are vaccines and vaccine adjuvants useful in the treatment and/or prevention of infection and diseases associated with infectious pathogens, such as tetanus, as well as diseases...
27	US20110071109	HISTONE DEACETYLASE INHIBITORS AS THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISORDERS Embodiments herein relate to the field of lysosomal storage disorders, and, more specifically, to methods of treating lysosomal storage disorders such as Niemann-Pick type C disease, for instance...
28	7908115	Plasma sensors and related methods Plasma sensors, systems and related methods are described. An example method for predicting an event includes providing a carrier signal across two electrodes and forming a plasma between the two...
29	7892750	Cathepsin E as a marker of colon cancer Elevated levels of cathepsin E (catE) are demonstrated to be diagnostic of intestinal forms of cancer, such as colorectal cancer. Elevated levels of cathepsin E (catE, monomeric forms) are...
30	7885371	Method and system for image reconstruction A method and system for image reconstruction of data acquired by a device such as computed tomography is provided. The method and system use a multi-stage statistical iterative reconstruction...
31	US20110021574	ANTI-CANCER COMPOUNDS, SYNTHESIS THEREOF, AND METHODS OF USING SAME Embodiments relate to the field of chemistry and biochemistry, and, more specifically, to anti-cancer compounds, synthesis thereof, and methods of using same. Disclosed herein are various...
32	US20100331542	PROBES FOR ANIONIC CELL SURFACE DETECTION Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to compositions comprising a class of molecular probes for detecting the presence of anionic cell surfaces. Embodiments include...
33	7858187	Bonding of carbon-carbon composites using titanium carbide Method of joining carbon-carbon composite pieces together, e.g. in the refurbishment of aircraft brake discs. The method includes the steps of: providing a first carbon-carbon composite piece and a...
34	7838459	Catalyst supports and carbon nanotubes produced thereon The present invention is related to single and/or multiple-wall carbon nanotubes which may contain interstitial metals obtainable by a preparation process, comprising a catalytic step using a...
35	US20100261673	ANTIBACTERIAL COMPOUNDS AND METHODS OF USING SAME Embodiments of the present invention provide novel antibacterials that target penicillin-binding proteins or other important cellular targets. Methods for inhibiting growth (reproduction, etc.) of...
36	US20100233214	Extracellular matrix cancer vaccine adjuvant Compositions suitable for use as adjuvants in the preparation of vaccines, particularly those vaccines useful in the treatment of cancer, are provided. Methods for inhibiting tumor growth in an...
37	7792126	Distributed monitoring and control system A distributed monitoring and control system includes a plurality of nodes forming a redundant communication network. Each of the nodes includes a processor, a memory and a transceiver. At least one...
38	US20100221824	Methods and compositions for transposition using minimal segments of the eukaryotic transformation vector piggyBac The present invention provides a method for transforming an insect genome that has a much enhanced transformation frequency. The vectors and plasmids employed in the method are further described as...
39	US20100202669	IRIS RECOGNITION USING CONSISTENCY INFORMATION Embodiments of the present invention include but are not limited to methods and systems for iris recognition. An iris recognition method may comprise comparing a plurality of images of an iris to...
40	US20100196906	Accelerated Progression Relapse Test Disclosed is an accelerated progression relapse test for use in the prognosis of disease states. According to the test disclosed herein, it can be determined whether a patient would benefit from...
41	7744738	Method and apparatus for rapid particle manipulation and characterization The present invention provides a method and apparatus for use in rapid particle transportation, separation, focusing, characterization, and release. Dielectrophoresis and electro-osmotic driven...
42	US20100136050	Extracellular Matrix Materials as Vaccine Adjuvants for Diseases Associated with Infectious Pathogens or Toxins Disclosed are vaccines and vaccine adjuvants useful in the treatment and/or prevention of infection and diseases associated with infectious pathogens, such as tetanus, as well as diseases...
43	7687513	Aminopyridinium ionic liquids Disclosed herein are aminopyridinium cations and compositions containing these cations. Piperidino pyridinium cations and compositions containing these cations are also described. Ionic...
44	7676074	Systems and methods for filtering data in a medical imaging system A method for filtering a measurement of density of an object is described. The method includes filtering the measurement of the density and preserving a local average of the measurement and...
45	7674477	Bone and tissue scaffolding for delivery of therapeutic agents The present invention provides a bone in-growth surface for implants which has a structure for delivering therapeutic agents to surrounding bone and tissue. The bone in-growth surface may comprise...
46	US20100054394	METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMAGE RECONSTRUCTION A method and system for image reconstruction of data acquired by a device such as computed tomography is provided. The method and system use a multi-stage statistical iterative reconstruction...
47	7659227	Catalysts for hydrogen production Embodiments of the present invention provide catalysts for production of hydrogen from methanol. In an embodiment, a Cu/Zn catalyst may be promoted by Zr and/or Ce, in addition to, in embodiments,...
48	7655489	Monolithically-pumped erbium-doped waveguide amplifiers and lasers Disclosed is a method of doping an oxide. The example method includes forming at least one of an AlGaAs oxide or an InAlP oxide on a GaAs substrate, and incorporating Erbium into the at least one...
49	US20090325788	CATALYST SUPPORTS AND CARBON NANOTUBES PRODUCED THEREON The present invention is related to single and/or multiple-wall carbon nanotubes which may contain interstitial metals obtainable by a preparation process, comprising a catalytic step using a...
50	7639628	Response time detection in a network having shared interfaces A method that includes activating and deactivating two counts between an active state and not an active state such that no more than one count at a time is in an active state. The method also...

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