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Superposed Signaling For Bandwidth Efficiency, Ertugrul Guvenkaya, Rui Yang, Erdem Bala, Huseyin Arslan
Superposed Signaling For Bandwidth Efficiency, Ertugrul Guvenkaya, Rui Yang, Erdem Bala, Huseyin Arslan
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Systems, methods and instrumentalities are disclosed for superposed signaling for bandwidth efficiency in wireless communications. Homogeneous and heterogeneous signals may be superposed on the same channel. Superposed signals may comprise, for example, multi carrier, frequency division and code division signals, including multiple access, e.g., OFDMA and CDMA, signals. Data for various receivers may be dynamically selected for signal superpositioning, for example, based on radio access technology, communication rate (e.g. high and low rates), distance between transmitter and receiver (e.g. near and far signals). Communication rate and power may be allocated to superposed signals. Interference nulling may be applied, for example, …
Biomimetic Prosthetic Device, Millicent Kay Schlafly, Tyagi Ramakrishnan, Kyle B. Reed
Biomimetic Prosthetic Device, Millicent Kay Schlafly, Tyagi Ramakrishnan, Kyle B. Reed
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A prosthetic device includes a phalanges portion, a metatarsals portion that is movably coupled to the phalanges portion, an ankle portion that is movably coupled to the metatarsals portion, and a calcaneus portion that is movably coupled to the ankle portion.
Systems And Methods For Generating Symmetric Cryptographic Keys, Jay Ligatti, Cagri Cetin, Shamaria Engram, Dmitry Goldgof
Systems And Methods For Generating Symmetric Cryptographic Keys, Jay Ligatti, Cagri Cetin, Shamaria Engram, Dmitry Goldgof
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A system for generating symmetric cryptographic keys for communications between hosts. Hosts use associated devices to generate secret keys. Each key is generated based on a static seed and a dynamic seed. The dynamic seed is created from sensor data or auxiliary data. The secret key allows host machines to encrypt, or decrypt, plaintext messages sent to, or received from, other host machines.
Incision-Less Laparoscopic Instrument, Stuart Hart, Susana Lai-Yuen, Erin Moree, James Doulgeris, Benjamin Taylor Nelson, Grahm Roach, Brandon Kruse
Incision-Less Laparoscopic Instrument, Stuart Hart, Susana Lai-Yuen, Erin Moree, James Doulgeris, Benjamin Taylor Nelson, Grahm Roach, Brandon Kruse
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A laparoscopic instrument is placed into the abdomen without the creation of a skin incision. The laparoscopic instrument includes a shaft that does not exceed 1.6 mm in diameter. The shaft has a beveled end and is inserted into an abdomen similar to the placement of a needle, without use of a scalpel. Operating instruments are introduced into the abdomen through the umbilical port using a docking device, and are then docked to the beveled end of the shaft after the shaft is introduced through the abdomen. Multiple types of operating instruments can be placed on the beveled end of …
Compliant Bimanual Rehabilitation Device And Method Of Use Thereof, Samuel Houston Lawrence Mcamis, Kyle B. Reed
Compliant Bimanual Rehabilitation Device And Method Of Use Thereof, Samuel Houston Lawrence Mcamis, Kyle B. Reed
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A compliant bimanual rehabilitation system. The device allows for the user or operator's hands to be coupled with a variety of coupling stiffnesses and in a variety of symmetry modes, leading to enhanced rehabilitation of the impaired arm. Structurally, the device includes a carrier assembly slidably coupled to a base along a y-axis, an upper assembly rotatably coupled to the carrier assembly along a z-axis, handle slides slidably coupled to the upper assembly along an x-axis, compliant handle assemblies coupled to the handle slides, and handles coupled to the compliant handle assemblies. Encoders and load cells can also be positioned …
Non-Invasive Method For Direct Delivery Of Therapeutics To The Spinal Cord In The Treatment Of Spinal Cord Pathology, Svitlana Garbuzova-Davis, Cesario Venturina Borlongan, Harry Ronald Van Loveren, Peter Richard Nelson
Non-Invasive Method For Direct Delivery Of Therapeutics To The Spinal Cord In The Treatment Of Spinal Cord Pathology, Svitlana Garbuzova-Davis, Cesario Venturina Borlongan, Harry Ronald Van Loveren, Peter Richard Nelson
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Most spinal cord therapies are administered systemically, with only a small portion of the therapeutic reaching the spinal cord. A novel method for delivering therapeutics directly to the spinal cord is provided. The method uses a dual balloon catheter to isolate the microvasculature around a region of the spinal cord. Once isolated, one or more therapeutics are delivered directly to the spinal cord blood supply. This allows for smaller, safer therapeutic dose to be utilized.
Rfid Tags For On- And Off-Metal Applications, Ramiro Augusto Ramirez, Thomas Mccrea Weller, Eduardo Antonio Rojas
Rfid Tags For On- And Off-Metal Applications, Ramiro Augusto Ramirez, Thomas Mccrea Weller, Eduardo Antonio Rojas
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In one embodiment, a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag includes a substrate having a top surface including first and second ends, a bottom surface, first and second end surfaces, and opposed lateral surfaces, a passive RFID integrated circuit (IC) chip mounted to the top surface of the substrate, a monopole antenna that includes a planar radiating arm that extends out from the RFID IC chip along the top surface of the substrate to the first end of the top surface of the substrate and a matching loop having two grounded matching stubs that surround the chip and a portion of the …
Systems And Methods For Generating Symmetric Cryptographic Keys, Jay Ligatti, Cagri Cetin, Shamaria Engram, Dmitry Goldgof
Systems And Methods For Generating Symmetric Cryptographic Keys, Jay Ligatti, Cagri Cetin, Shamaria Engram, Dmitry Goldgof
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A system for generating symmetric cryptographic keys for communications between hosts. Hosts use associated devices to generate secret keys. Each key is generated based on a static seed and a dynamic seed. The dynamic seed is created from sensor data or auxiliary data. The secret key allows host machines to encrypt, or decrypt, plaintext messages sent to, or received from, other host machines.
Transfection Vector For Pathogenic Amoebae And Uses Thereof, Andreas Seyfang, Christopher L. Massengill, Sara R. Sievers
Transfection Vector For Pathogenic Amoebae And Uses Thereof, Andreas Seyfang, Christopher L. Massengill, Sara R. Sievers
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Disclosed herein are expression vectors suitable for transfection in amoebas. The vectors may include a promoter from a protein-encoding gene from an amoeba, a selection marker, and a polynucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide of interest, operably linked to the promoter. The promoter may be from the ACT1 gene from Naegleria fowleri.
Compositions And Methods For The Treatment Of Tauopathies, Umesh Kumar Jinwal, Vetriselvan Manavalan
Compositions And Methods For The Treatment Of Tauopathies, Umesh Kumar Jinwal, Vetriselvan Manavalan
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Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for treating tauopathies such as Alzheimer's disease (AD). Also provided herein are methods of reducing or disrupting tau aggregation in a subject, and methods of reducing tau protein in a subject. The methods may include administering to the subject a therapeutic amount of hexachlorophene, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Further provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising hexachlorophene, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, for the treatment of a tauopathy in a subject.
Robotic End Effectors For Use With Robotic Manipulators, Redwan Alqasemi, Paul Mitzlaff, Andoni Aguirrezabal, Lei Wu, Karl Rothe, Rajiv Dubey
Robotic End Effectors For Use With Robotic Manipulators, Redwan Alqasemi, Paul Mitzlaff, Andoni Aguirrezabal, Lei Wu, Karl Rothe, Rajiv Dubey
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In one embodiment, a robotic end effector configured to mount to a robotic manipulator includes gripping elements configured to grasp objects, a drive mechanism configured to open and close the gripping elements, and a central controller configured to control operation of the drive mechanism and the gripper elements, the central controller hosting a control program that enables control of the end effector independent of the robotic manipulator.
Thermal Energy Storage Systems And Methods, Burton Krakow, Elias K. Stefanakos, Dharendra Yogi Goswami
Thermal Energy Storage Systems And Methods, Burton Krakow, Elias K. Stefanakos, Dharendra Yogi Goswami
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In some embodiments, a thermal energy storage system includes multiple thermal energy storage containers adapted to store thermal energy storage media, the containers having high emissivity inner surfaces that are adapted to radiate heat into the stored thermal energy storage media.
Cutin-Like Materials With Advanced Functionalities And Methods Of Manufacture, Norma Arcelia Alcantar, Ryan Gates Toomey, Fei Guo, Zeinab Veisi, Tunan Peng
Cutin-Like Materials With Advanced Functionalities And Methods Of Manufacture, Norma Arcelia Alcantar, Ryan Gates Toomey, Fei Guo, Zeinab Veisi, Tunan Peng
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Cutin-based devices, coatings and methods of producing such devices and coatings are presented herein. Cutin-like materials (CLMs) are presented which mimic and adapt coatings found in nature for the next generation of functional coatings. Cutin has several advantages including excellent UV resistance, natural resistance to bacteria and viruses, noncorrosive, and stability under abrupt changes in temperature and environment. CLMs can be engineered at the nanoscale and readily impregnated with metals and metal oxides materials.
Systems And Methods For Bubble Based Ion Sources, David P. Fries, William Abbott, Bo Yang
Systems And Methods For Bubble Based Ion Sources, David P. Fries, William Abbott, Bo Yang
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The present disclosure describes embodiments directed to a bubble based ion source system comprising an ion source configured to generate a plurality of ions, an ion channel, an electrode, and/or any other components. The ion source can include a container at least partially comprising a solvent or solution, a bubble generator coupled to the container configured to generate a plurality of bubbles within the solvent, and/or any other component. The ion channel can receive ions that are generated based on solvent from the bubbles.
Materials And Methods For Diagnosis, Prevention And/Or Treatment Of Stress Disorders And Conditions Associated With A-Beta Peptide Aggregation, Valentina Echeverria Moran
Materials And Methods For Diagnosis, Prevention And/Or Treatment Of Stress Disorders And Conditions Associated With A-Beta Peptide Aggregation, Valentina Echeverria Moran
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The subject invention concerns materials and methods for treating and/or preventing diseases associated with accumulation of Aβ peptide in neural tissue. The subject invention also concerns materials and methods for treating and/or preventing stress disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In one embodiment, a method of the invention comprises administering a therapeutically effective amount of cotinine, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a person or animal in need of treatment. The methods of the invention can be used to prevent and/or treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and/or Down's syndrome. The subject invention also concerns compositions that comprise cotinine, …
Dynamic Parameter Estimation Of Generators, Zhixin Miao, Lingling Fan
Dynamic Parameter Estimation Of Generators, Zhixin Miao, Lingling Fan
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Various examples are provided for parameter estimation of generators. In one example, among others, a method includes collecting data corresponding to a generator using a phasor management unit (PMU) and estimating dynamic parameters of the generator using extended Kalman filtering (EKF) and the collected PMU data. In another example, a system includes at least one application executable in a processing device that obtains operational data corresponding to a generator and estimates a dynamic parameter of the generator using EKF and the operational data. In another example, an EKF estimator includes a dynamics estimator configured to estimate a state variable of …
Precise Infrastructure Mapping Using Full-Waveform Inversion Of Ground Penetrating Radar Signals, Sajad Jazayeri, Sarah Kruse
Precise Infrastructure Mapping Using Full-Waveform Inversion Of Ground Penetrating Radar Signals, Sajad Jazayeri, Sarah Kruse
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A new method for FWI of common-offset GPR data, particularly targeting the dimensions and infilling material of buried pipes. The method is useful in situation where clear isolated diffraction hyperbolas indicate the presence of a pipe, but pipe dimensions and filling may be unknown. The invention is a method of taking GPR data and applying advanced numerical methods to get the depth and size of an underground pipe in a very accurate manner. An embodiment of the method consists of five main steps: GPR data processing, ray-based analysis to set a good initial model, 3D to 2D transformation of data, …
Self-Replicating Cell Selective Gene Delivery Compositions, Methods, And Uses Thereof, Hana Totary-Jain
Self-Replicating Cell Selective Gene Delivery Compositions, Methods, And Uses Thereof, Hana Totary-Jain
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Described herein are cell-selective mRNA constructs that can contain a RNA of interest and one or more miRNA targets. The cell-selective mRNA constructs described herein can be used to express an RNA of interest to a cell in a cell-selective manner.
Intraluminal Occluding Catheter, Jaime Eduardo Sanchez, Michael Eric Dolberg, Sowsan Heidar Rasheid
Intraluminal Occluding Catheter, Jaime Eduardo Sanchez, Michael Eric Dolberg, Sowsan Heidar Rasheid
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An intraluminal occluding catheter and method for preventing the loss of gas insufflation from a physiological lumen during a medical procedure is presented. The intraluminal occluding catheter is generally comprised of a catheter shaft having a flexible balloon affixed on a distal intraluminal end and a plurality of independent channels extending through the catheter shaft from the external proximal end to the distal intraluminal end. Once inserted into a physiological lumen such as the bowel, the intraluminal occluding catheter controls the loss of insufflation proximally thereby improving the safety and efficiency of TAMIS as well as allowing for more controlled …
Compositions And Methods For Mitigating Drug Resistant Bacteria, Shyam S. Mohapatra, Alya Limayem
Compositions And Methods For Mitigating Drug Resistant Bacteria, Shyam S. Mohapatra, Alya Limayem
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A broad-based remediation mechanism against MRFs and alternative fecal indicators such as multidrug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, including nanotechnology formulations and methodologies that may be used to develop novel mitigation strategies against certain drug resistant bacterial strains. The current invention relates to mitigation of drug resistant bacteria from nosocomial infections, for example in hospitals and in food animals, and to the identification and mitigation of lytic bacteria from algae biomass-fed wastewaters for algae cultivation. The invention uses hybrid nanomaterials comprising oligo-chitosan and zinc oxide formulated as nanoparticles and micelles. The inventors unexpectedly found unique properties of very small oligomers of chitosan …
Methods And Systems For Predicting Cancer Outcome, Timothy J. Yeatman, Steven Eschrich, Gregory C. Bloom
Methods And Systems For Predicting Cancer Outcome, Timothy J. Yeatman, Steven Eschrich, Gregory C. Bloom
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The invention provides a molecular marker set that can be used for prognosis of colorectal cancer in a colorectal cancer patient. The invention also provides methods and computer systems for evaluating prognosis of colorectal cancer in a colorectal cancer patient based on the molecular marker set. The invention also provides methods and computer systems for determining chemotherapy for a colorectal cancer patient and for enrolling patients in clinical trials.
Systems And Methods For Forming Contact Definitions, Rudraskandan Ratnadurai, Subramanian Krishnan, Shekhar Bhansali
Systems And Methods For Forming Contact Definitions, Rudraskandan Ratnadurai, Subramanian Krishnan, Shekhar Bhansali
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In one embodiment, a method for fabricating thin film tunneling devices using a mask set includes depositing a first layer of material on a substrate, positioning a first photomask over the substrate, exposing the first layer to light that passes through the first photomask, depositing a second layer of material on the substrate, positioning a second photomask over the substrate by aligning a corner marker provided on the second photomask with one of multiple corner markers provided on the first photomask, wherein the corner marker of the first photomask with which the corner marker of the second photomask aligns defines …
Afobazole Nanoparticles Formulation For Enhanced Therapeutics, Javier Cuevas, Christopher Katnik, Vijaykumar B. Sutariya
Afobazole Nanoparticles Formulation For Enhanced Therapeutics, Javier Cuevas, Christopher Katnik, Vijaykumar B. Sutariya
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A novel nanoparticle drug composition and method of use thereof is presented herein. The nanoparticle drug composition is comprised of at least one nanoparticle carrier, formed from the conjugation of PLGA and PEG, which encapsulates a drug such as afobazole and its derivatives, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The nanoparticle drug composition may be used to treat various diseases of the central nervous system involving excessive neuronal activity and inflammation such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease and anxiety.
Systems And Methods For Detecting Buried Objects, Chris P. Tsokos, Abolfazl Saghafi, Sajad Jazayeri, Sanaz Esmaeili
Systems And Methods For Detecting Buried Objects, Chris P. Tsokos, Abolfazl Saghafi, Sajad Jazayeri, Sanaz Esmaeili
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In one embodiment, a method for detecting buried objects includes receiving ground penetrating radar (GPR) signals captured at discrete locations along a surface of a medium in which an object may be buried, computing parameters based on the received GPR signals that are indicative of the proximity of a buried object, plotting the computed parameters as a function of location, determining an apex of a hyperbola that results from the plotting of the computed parameters, and designating a location at which the apex occurs as an estimated location of the buried object.
Threshold Voltage Defined Switches For Programmable Camouflage Gates, Anirudh Srikant Iyengar, Swaroop Ghosh, Deepakreddy Vontela, Ithihasa Reddy Nirmala
Threshold Voltage Defined Switches For Programmable Camouflage Gates, Anirudh Srikant Iyengar, Swaroop Ghosh, Deepakreddy Vontela, Ithihasa Reddy Nirmala
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Disclosed are various embodiments providing circuitry that includes camouflaged gates that each have multiple switches arranged in a predefined format. A switch at a specific position in one camouflaged gate can have a different threshold voltage than a switch at the specific position in another camouflaged gate. The logical function performed by the camouflaged gate can be based on which of the switches have a low threshold voltage and which of the switches have a high threshold voltage.
Ammonia Removal In Freshwater And Saltwater Systems, Norma A. Alcantar, Wen Zhao, Sarina Joy Ergas
Ammonia Removal In Freshwater And Saltwater Systems, Norma A. Alcantar, Wen Zhao, Sarina Joy Ergas
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An ammonia adsorption product is described which may be used for fresh caught fish and bait. The product may comprise functionalized tectosilicate compound and a buffer. High concentrations of ammonia produced by fish waste can be lethal, even though oxygen availability is rich enough to keep fish breathing. The product is a user-friendly, sustainable, affordable product which is able to extend the life of the fish by safely removing ammonia by an ion-exchange mechanism. This product can convert toxic ammonia into ammonium and uptake ammonium by releasing sodium ions in the water.