Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

Location: New york, NY
No. of patents: 146

Number	Title	Issue Date
7970581	Methods of calculating differences of binding affinities between congeneric pairs of ligands by way of a displaced solvent functional Described is a technique to exhaustively enumerate the thermodynamic properties of the water molecules solvating the active site of a protein in its apostate and calculate the relative binding affinities of congeneric compounds that bind to this protein. The subject...	06/28/2011
7968126	Creation of a biological atrioventricular bypass to compensate for atrioventricular block A method of creating an atrioventricular bypass tract for a heart comprises growing mesenchymal stem cells into a strip with two ends, attaching one end of the strip onto the atrium of the heart, and attaching the other end of the strip to the ventricle of the heart...	06/28/2011
7962798	Methods, systems and media for software self-healing Methods, systems, and media for enabling a software application to recover from a fault condition, and for protecting a software application from a fault condition, are provided. In some embodiments, methods include detecting a fault condition during execution of th...	06/14/2011
7952963	Systems and methods for telescopic data compression in sensor networks Systems and methods for telescopic data compression in sensor networks are disclosed herein. An exemplary method of the disclosed subject matter for telescopically compressing data received from a plurality of sensors in a network adapted to detect a field includes ...	05/31/2011
7947239	Carbon dioxide capture and mitigation of carbon dioxide emissions The present invention describes methods and systems for extracting, capturing, reducing, storing, sequestering, or disposing of carbon dioxide (CO2), particularly from the air. The CO2 extraction methods and systems involve the use of chemical ...	05/24/2011
7932066	Unique associated kaposi's sarcoma virus sequences and uses thereof This invention provides an isolated peptide encoded by a nucleic acid which is at least 30 nucleotides in length and has a sequence which uniquely defines a herpesvirus associated with Kaposis' sarcoma, which herpesvirus is present in and recoverable from the HBL-6 ...	04/26/2011
7928432	Sensing devices from molecular electronic devices The present invention generally relates to the fabrication of molecular electronics devices from molecular wires and Single Wall Nanotubes (SWNT). In one embodiment, the cutting of a SWNT is achieved by opening a window of small width by lithography patterning of a ...	04/19/2011
7928309	Scat guitar signal processor The disclosed subject matter includes, in one aspect, a signal processor having circuitry configured to substitute an assortment of pre-recorded sounds in place of the sound of the guitar. The pre-recorded sounds are triggered by a guitar note that is above a certai...	04/19/2011
7924951	Methods and systems for digital wireless communication Methods and systems for digital wireless communication are provided. ...	04/12/2011
7924321	Apparatus and method for high dynamic range imaging using spatially varying exposures Apparatus and methods are provided for obtaining high dynamic range images using a low dynamic range image sensor. The scene is exposed to the image sensor in a spatially varying manner. A variable-transmittance mask, which is interposed between the scene and the im...	04/12/2011
7919670	Transgenic mice over-expressing receptor for advanced glycation endproduct (RAGE) in brain and uses thereof The present invention provides for a transgenic non-human animal whose cells contain a DNA sequence comprising: (a) a nerve tissue specific promoter; and (b) a DNA sequence which encodes a receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE), wherein the promoter and ...	04/05/2011
7913306	System and methods for detecting intrusions in a computer system by monitoring operating system registry accesses A method for detecting intrusions in the operation of a computer system is disclosed which comprises gathering features from records of normal processes that access the files system of the computer, such as the Windows registry, and generating a probabilistic model ...	03/22/2011
7911257	MOSFET parametric amplifier A circuit includes an input terminal adapted to receive an input voltage, a MOSFET having its drain terminal and its source terminal connected together, a first switching arrangement configured to be controlled by a first clock signal and adapted to selectively coup...	03/22/2011
7909911	Carbon dioxide permeable membrane A carbon dioxide permeable membrane is described. In some embodiments, the membrane includes a body having a first side and an opposite second side; a plurality of first regions formed from a molten carbonate having a temperature of about 400 degrees Celsius to abou...	03/22/2011
7906414	Single-shot semiconductor processing system and method having various irradiation patterns High throughput systems and processes for recrystallizing thin film semiconductors that have been deposited at low temperatures on a substrate are provided. A thin film semiconductor workpiece is irradiated with a laser beam to melt and recrystallize target areas of...	03/15/2011
7906302	Methods of preventing or treating contact dermatitis This invention provides a method of preventing or treating in a subject contact dermatitis which comprises administering to the subject an amount of a compound capable of inhibiting the stem cell factor signaling pathway effective to prevent or treat contact dermati...	03/15/2011
7904959	Systems and methods for detecting and inhibiting attacks using honeypots In accordance with some embodiments, systems and methods that protect an application from attacks are provided. In some embodiments, traffic from a communication network is received by an anomaly detection component. The anomaly detection component monitors the rece...	03/08/2011
7902052	System and process for processing a plurality of semiconductor thin films which are crystallized using sequential lateral solidification techniques A process and system are provided for processing at least one section of each of a plurality of semiconductor film samples. In these process and system, the irradiation beam source is controlled to emit successive irradiation beam pulses at a predetermined repetitio...	03/08/2011
7898673	Systems and methods for focusing optics Systems and methods for focusing optics are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, methods are disclosed for focusing an optical device, wherein the methods can include: collecting light from a region of an object to be imaged with an objective lens, said region hav...	03/01/2011
7891815	Systems and methods for displaying three-dimensional images Systems and methods for displaying three-dimensional (3D) images are described. In particular, the systems can include a display block made from a transparent material with optical elements three -dimensionally disposed therein. Each optical element becomes l...	02/22/2011
7888326	Methods for promoting apoptosis and treating tumor cells inhibiting the expression or function of the transcription factor ATF5 The present invention provides methods for regulating the growth and/or survival of tumor cells and stem cells by modulating the expression or function of ATF5. The present invention also provides methods for promoting or suppressing differentiation of stem/progenit...	02/15/2011
7887796	Method of inhibiting collagen formation by VDUP1 inhibition This invention provides a method of treating a disorder of a subject's heart involving loss of cardiomyocytes which comprises administering to the subject an amount of an agent effective to cause cardiomyocyte proliferation within the subject's heart so as to thereb...	02/15/2011
7884658	Circuits for forming the inputs of a latch Circuits for forming the inputs of a latch are provided. In some embodiments, circuits for forming inputs of a latch comprise: a first transistor having a first gate terminal, a first drain terminal, a first source terminal, a first gate length, and a first common m...	02/08/2011
7884189	Carboxyltransferase domain of acetyl-CoA carboxylase The present invention provides compositions and crystals of the carboxyltransferase (CT) domain (the C-terminal ˜90 kDa fragment) of various acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) proteins, including yeast, mouse and human ACCs. Further, the present invention provides method...	02/08/2011
7884076	Multipeptide regimen for the treatment of autistic spectrum, behavioral, emotional and visceral inflammation/autoimmune disorders The present invention provides compositions and methods for preventing and treating gastrointestinal disorders by administering to a subject an effective amount of secretin either alone or in combination with an effective amount of oxytocin. The invention also provi...	02/08/2011
7883869	Four-color DNA sequencing by synthesis using cleavable fluorescent nucleotide reversible terminators This invention provides a process for sequencing single-stranded DNA by employing a nanopore and modified nucleotides. ...	02/08/2011
7880551	Systems and methods for distributing a clock signal Systems and methods for distributing a clock signal are disclosed. In some embodiments, systems for distributing a clock signal include a plurality of resonant oscillators, each comprising an inductor; and a differential clock grid that distributes the clock signal....	02/01/2011
7847667	Systems and methods for reducing circuit area Methods and systems are provided for reducing circuit area. Some embodiments provide electronic devices including an inductor formed from a path having two ends that loops substantially in a plane around a center area, wherein the path crosses itself at least two po...	12/07/2010
7847633	Low voltage operational transconductance amplifier circuits Circuits that operate with power supplies of less than 1 volt are presented. More particularly, circuits that operate with supply voltages (VDD) near or lower than the threshold voltage of the transistors (310, 312, etc.) in those circuits are presented. Vari...	12/07/2010
7879840	Agents for preventing and treating disorders involving modulation of the RyR receptors The present invention provides compounds of Formula I and salts, hydrates, solvates, complexes, and prodrugs thereof. The present invention further provides methods for synthesizing compounds of Formula I. The invention add...	02/01/2011
7879365	Zinc salt compositions for the prevention of dermal and mucosal irritation The present invention provides for compositions and methods that may offer protection from irritants as well as antimicrobial protection. Preferred embodiments of the invention include topical antimicrobial compositions that lack conventional antibiotics or preserva...	02/01/2011
7871649	Antimicrobial compositions containing synergistic combinations of quaternary ammonium compounds and essential oils and/or constituents thereof The present invention relates to compositions comprising quaternary ammonium compounds and essential oils or individual constituents thereof which exhibit enhanced antimicrobial effects. Such combinations may be comprised in lotions, gels, creams, soaps, etc. for ap...	01/18/2011
7869470	Devices and methods for providing stimulated raman lasing Devices and methods for providing stimulated Raman lasing are provided. In some embodiments, devices include a photonic crystal that includes a layer of silicon having a lattice of holes and a linear defect that forms a waveguide configured to receive pump light and...	01/11/2011
7863424	Isolation of five novel genes coding for new Fc receptors-type melanoma involved in the pathogenesis of lymphoma/melanoma This invention provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule which encodes immunoglobulin receptor, Immunoglobulin superfamily Receptor Translocation Associated, IRTA, protein. Provided too, are the IRTA proteins encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecules, IRTA1, I...	01/04/2011
7858975	Organic field effect transistor systems and methods An OFET includes a ferroelectric gate dielectric permitting electrical reprogramming, such as to implement an electrically re-programmable array logic (PAL) or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). Methods of constructing such an OFET, PAL, or FPGA, can including ...	12/28/2010
7850633	Systems and methods of blood-based therapies having a microfluidic membraneless exchange device The present invention is directed to devices, systems and methods for removing undesirable materials from a sample fluid by contact with a second fluid. The sample fluid flows as a thin layer adjacent to, or between, concurrently flowing layers of the second fluid, ...	12/14/2010
7842673	Delivery of DNA or RNA via gap junctions from host cells to target cells and a cell-based delivery system for antisense or siRNA A method of delivering an oligonucleotide or a plasmid expressing an oligonucleotide into a target cell comprises introducing an oligonucleotide into a donor cell, particularly a stem cell, and contacting the target cell with the donor cell under conditions permitti...	11/30/2010
7840915	Methods and media for forming a bound network Methods and media for forming a bound network are provided. In some embodiments, methods for forming a bound network include: decomposing an asynchronous input network to form a network of base functions, wherein the network of base functions includes simple base fu...	11/23/2010
7840101	Systems and methods for sensing properties of a workpiece and embedding a photonic sensor in metal Systems and methods for sensing properties of a workpiece and embedding a photonic sensor in metal are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, systems for sensing properties of a workpiece include an optical input, a photonic device, an optical detector, and a digita...	11/23/2010
7837645	Endoscopic gastric bypass An endoscopic device separates ingested food from gastric fluids or gastric fluids and digestive enzymes, to treat obesity. In a particular embodiment a gastric bypass stent comprises a tubular member and two or more stent members defining a lumen. The tubular membe...	11/23/2010

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Assignee: The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York