Assignee: Associated Universities, Inc.

Location: Washington, DC
No. of patents: 94

Number	Title	Issue Date
7969263	Polarization drift elimination fiber wrap design and method A fiber wrap and a method of rotating the fiber wrap without twisting a data cable are disclosed. The fiber wrap includes a sun gear, a sun cylinder coupled to the sun gear, a planetary gear in contact with the sun gear, a planetary cylinder coupled to the planetary...	06/28/2011
RE41877	Multidirectional retroreflectors Multidirectional retroreflectors and methods of reflecting light beams from multiple directions are provided. The multidirectional retroreflectors utilize a four-mirror retroreflector with a common virtual reflection point. ...	10/26/2010
7574091	Fiber wrap design and method A fiber wrap and a method of rotating the fiber wrap without twisting a data cable are disclosed. The fiber wrap includes a sun gear, a sun cylinder coupled to the sun gear, a planetary gear in contact with the sun gear, a planetary cylinder coupled to the planetary...	08/11/2009
7101053	Multidirectional retroreflectors Multidirectional retroreflectors and methods of reflecting light beams from multiple directions are provided. The multidirectional retroreflectors utilize a four-mirror retroreflector with a common virtual reflection point. ...	09/05/2006
6844786	Millimeter- and submillimeter-wave noise generator A noise generator for generating multi-octave, high-level, millimeter- and submillimeter-wave noise is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the invention, the noise generator includes: a microwave noise source; a microwave power-amplifier chain; a level-set att...	01/18/2005
5935840	Activated recombinant adenovirus proteinases This application describes methods and expression constructs for producing activatable recombinant adenovirus proteinases. Purified activatable recombinant adenovirus proteinases and methods of purification are described. Activated adenovirus proteinases ...	08/10/1999
5830694	Cloning and expression of autogenes encoding RNA polymerases of T7-like bacteriophages This invention relates to the cloning and expression of autogenes encoding RNA polymerases of T7 and T7-like bacteriophages, in which the RNA polymerase gene is transcribed from a promoter which is recognized by the encoded RNA polymerase. Cloning of T7 a...	11/03/1998
5824528	Cloning and expression of autogenes encoding RNA poly,erases of T7-like bacteriophages This invention relates to the cloning and expression of autogenes encoding RNA polymerases of T7 and T7-like bacteriophages, in which the RNA polymerase gene is transcribed from a promoter which is recognized by the encoded RNA polymerase. Cloning of T7 a...	10/20/1998
5808020	Optical reaction cell and light source for 18F! fluoride radiotracer synthesis Apparatus for performing organic synthetic reactions, particularly no-carrier-added nucleophilic radiofluorination reactions for PET radiotracer production. The apparatus includes an optical reaction cell and a source of broadband infrared radiant energy,...	09/15/1998
5801151	Estimation of ovular fiber production in cotton The present invention is a method for rendering cotton fiber cells that are post-anthesis and pre-harvest available for analysis of their physical properties. The method includes the steps of hydrolyzing cotton fiber cells and separating cotton fiber cell...	09/01/1998
5766905	Cytoplasmic bacteriophage display system Disclosed are display vectors comprising DNA encoding a portion of a structural protein from a cytoplasmic bacteriophage, joined covalently to a protein or peptide of interest. Exemplified are display vectors wherein the structural protein is the T7 bacte...	06/16/1998
5763738	Chemical agents for conversion of chrysotile asbestos into non-hazardous materials A composition and methods for converting a chrysotile asbestos-containing material to a non-regulated environmentally benign solid which comprises a fluoro acid decomposing agent capable of dissociating the chrysotile asbestos to non-regulated components,...	06/09/1998
5732364	Composition and process for the encapsulation and stabilization of radioactive, hazardous and mixed wastes The present invention provides a composition and process for disposal of radioactive, hazardous and mixed wastes. The present invention preferably includes a process for multibarrier encapsulation of radioactive, hazardous and mixed wastes by combining su...	03/24/1998
5705391	Modified acyl-ACP desaturase Disclosed is a methods for modifying the chain length and double bond positional specificities of a soluble plant fatty acid desaturase. More specifically, the method involves modifying amino acid contact residues in the substrate binding channel of the s...	01/06/1998
5705689	Aza compounds as anion receptors A family of aza-ether based compounds including linear, multi-branched and aza-crown ethers is provided. When added to non-aqueous battery electrolytes, the family of aza-ether based compounds acts as neutral receptors to complex the anion moiety of the e...	01/06/1998
5703192	Polyorganometallosiloxane-2- or -4-pyridine coatings A new family of polyorganometallosiloxane-2- or -4-pyridine compounds are provided for corrosion resistant coatings on light metals such as aluminum, magnesium, zinc, steel and their allows. The novel compounds contain backbones modified by metal alkoxide...	12/30/1997
5693489	Cloning and expression of the gene for bacteriophage T7 RNA polymerase This application describes a means to clone a functional gene for bacteriophage T7 RNA polymerase. Active T7 RNA polymerase is produced from the cloned gene, and a plasmid has been constructed that can produce the active enzyme in large amounts. T7 RNA po...	12/02/1997
5678234	Process for the encapsulation and stabilization of radioactive, hazardous and mixed wastes The present invention provides a method for encapsulating and stabilizing radioactive, hazardous and mixed wastes in a modified sulfur cement composition. The waste may be incinerator fly ash or bottom ash including radioactive contaminants, toxic metal s...	10/14/1997
5678237	In-situ vitrification of waste materials A method for the in-situ vitrification of waste materials in a disposable can that includes an inner container and an outer container is disclosed. The method includes the steps of adding frit and waste materials to the inner container, removing any exces...	10/14/1997
5668907	Thin optical display panel An optical display includes a plurality of optical waveguides each including a cladding bound core for guiding internal display light between first and second opposite ends by total internal reflection. The waveguides are stacked together to define a coll...	09/16/1997
5653957	Halogenated sulfidohydroboranes for nuclear medicine and boron neutron capture therapy A method for performing boron neutron capture therapy for the treatment of tumors is disclosed. The method includes administering to a patient an iodinated sulfidohydroborane, a boron-10-containing compound. The site of the tumor is localized. by visualiz...	08/05/1997
5650725	Magnetic imager and method A magnetic imager 10 includes a generator 18 for practicing a method of applying a background magnetic field over a concealed object, with the object being effective to locally perturb the background field. The imager 10 also includes a sensor 20 for meas...	07/22/1997
5639879	Macrocyclic polyaminocarboxylates for stable radiometal antibody conjugates for therapy, spect and pet imaging A simple method for the synthesis of 1,4,7, 10-tetraazacyclododecane N,N'N",N'"-tetraacetic acid and 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradecane N,N',N",N'"-tetraacetic acid involves cyanomethylating 1,4,7, 10-tetraazacyclododecane or 1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradec...	06/17/1997
5625736	Black optic display An optical display includes a plurality of stacked optical waveguides having first and second opposite ends collectively defining an image input face and an image screen, respectively, with the screen being oblique to the input face. Each of the waveguide...	04/29/1997
5620025	Multi-port valve A multi-port valve for regulating, as a function of ambient air having varying wind velocity and wind direction in an open-field control area, the distribution of a fluid, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) gas, in a fluid distribution system so...	04/15/1997
5612017	Halogenated sulfidohydroboranes for nuclear medicine and boron neutron capture therapy A method for performing boron neutron capture therapy for the treatment of tumors is disclosed. The method includes administering to a patient an iodinated sulfidohydroborane, a boron-10-containing compound. The site of the tumor is localized by visualizi...	03/18/1997
5604040	Zinc phosphate conversion coatings Zinc phosphate conversion coatings for producing metals which exhibit enhanced corrosion prevention characteristics are prepared by the addition of a transition-metal-compound promoter comprising a manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel, or copper compound and a...	02/18/1997
5602446	Fast repetition rate (FRR) flasher A fast repetition rate (FRR) flasher suitable for high flash photolysis including kinetic chemical and biological analysis. The flasher includes a power supply, a discharge capacitor operably connected to be charged by the power supply, and a flash lamp f...	02/11/1997
5585725	Magnetic detection of underground pipe using timed-release marking droplets A system 10 and method of detecting an underground pipe 12 injects magnetic marking droplets 16 into the underground pipe 12 which coat the inside of the pipe 12 and may be detected from aboveground by a magnetometer 28. The droplets 16 include a non-adhe...	12/17/1996
5583343	Flexible nuclear medicine camera and method of using A nuclear medicine camera 10 and method of use photographically record radioactive decay particles emitted from a source, for example a small, previously undetectable breast cancer, inside a patient. The camera 10 includes a flexible frame 20 containing a...	12/10/1996
5580431	Composite wire microelectrode and method of making same A composite wire microelectrode for making electro-chemical measurements, and method of making same. The microelectrode includes an inner conductive sensing wire and an outer tube that is oxidized to form a dielectric, self-healing oxide layer around the ...	12/03/1996
5578831	Method and apparatus for charged particle propagation A method and apparatus are provided for propagating charged particles from a vacuum to a higher pressure region. A generator 14,14b includes an evacuated chamber 16a,b having a gun 18,18b for discharging a beam of charged particles such as an electron bea...	11/26/1996
5574244	Hypervelocity cutting machine and method A method and machine 14 are provided for cutting a workpiece 12 such as concrete. A gun barrel 16 is provided for repetitively loading projectiles 22 therein and is supplied with a pressurized propellant from a storage tank 28. A thermal storage tank 32,3...	11/12/1996
5571718	Cloning and expression of soluble truncated variants of Borrelia OspA, OspB and Vmp7 A method is provided herein for preparing soluble recombinant variations of Borrelia lipoproteins such as Borrelia burgdorferi outer surface protein A (OspA) and outer surface protein B (OspB), and B. hermsii variable major protein 7 (Vmp7). The method in...	11/05/1996
5543264	Co-factor activated recombinant adenovirus proteinases This application describes methods and expression constructs for producing activatable recombinant adenovirus proteinases. Purified activatable recombinant adenovirus proteinases and methods of purification are described. Activated adenovirus proteinases ...	08/06/1996
5492828	Process for producing modified microorganisms for oil treatment at high temperatures, pressures and salinity This invention relates to the preparation of new, modified organisms, through challenge growth processes, that are viable in the extreme temperature, pressure and pH conditions and salt concentrations of an oil reservoir and that are suitable for use in m...	02/20/1996
5491345	Sealed vacuum canister and method for pick-up and containment of material A vacuum canister including a housing with a sealed vacuum chamber having a predetermined vacuum pressure therein and a valve having a first port for fluid communication with the vacuum chamber and a second port for receiving at least one of a fluid and a...	02/13/1996
5491470	Vehicle security apparatus and method A vehicle security apparatus for use in a motor vehicle, the apparatus comprising an optical key, a receptacle, a receiver and at least one optical fiber. The optical key has a transmitter having at least one first preprogrammed coded signal stored in a f...	02/13/1996
5482865	Apparatus and method for preparing oxygen-15 labeled water H₂ [¹⁵ O] in an injectable form for use in positron emission tomography A handling and processing apparatus for preparing Oxygen-15 labeled water (H2 [15 O]) in injectable form for use in Positron Emission Tomography from preferably H2 [15 O] produced by irradiating a flowing gas ta...	01/09/1996
5455670	Optical electronic distance measuring apparatus with movable mirror A rangefinder system employs three laser rangefinders for determining three dimensional coordinates, each rangefinder using a steerable mirror for aiming the rangefinder beams at a series of retroreflectors. The beams are modulated at 1.5 GHz. The system ...	10/03/1995

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Assignee: Associated Universities, Inc.