Assignee: University of Cincinnati

Location: Cincinnati, OH
No. of patents: 210

Number	Title	Issue Date
8114808	Sulfur tolerant highly durable COsorbents A sorbent for the capture of carbon dioxide from a gas stream is provided, the sorbent containing calcium oxide (CaO) and at least one refractory dopant having a Tammann temperature greater than about 530° C., wherein the refractory dopant enhances resistance to si...	02/14/2012
8111465	Electrofluidic devices, visual displays, and methods for making and operating such electrofluidic devices Electrofluidic devices, visual displays formed from the electrofluidic devices, and methods for making and operating such electrofluidic devices Each electrofluidic device has a fluid vessel with first and second regions that contain an electrically conductive polar...	02/07/2012
8089013	Liquid logic structures for electronic device applications Electronic devices (10, 30, 50) utilizing electrically-controlled liquid components to accomplish device switching. Electric fields are used in a device structure to manipulate the position and/or geometrical shape of a conductive fluid or liquid (60, 24	01/03/2012
8084577	Crystal of human glycoprotein VI collagen binding domain A crystal comprising the collagen binding domain of human GPVI is provided and defined by structural atomic coordinates. Employing computer modeling based on the crystal structure, including methods for identifying inhibitors of GPVI collagen binding activity, metho...	12/27/2011
8058018	Use of VEGF-D in the diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) disease Described herein are methods of diagnosing lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) that permits differentiating LAM from another lung disorder. Methods of treatment are also provided. ...	11/15/2011
8052753	Prosthetic anchor and method of making same The present invention is directed towards a prosthetic anchor (36) including a central layer (1) through which embedded fibers (2), such as artificial tendons, pass in defined pathways (4), a ‘deep’ surface membrane (7) which i...	11/08/2011
8050409	Threshold and identity-based key management and authentication for wireless ad hoc networks As various applications of wireless ad hoc network have been proposed, security has become one of the big research challenges and is receiving increasing attention. The present invention provides for a distributed key management and authentication approach by deploy...	11/01/2011
8047308	Rotary drill bit with nozzles designed to enhance hydraulic performance and drilling fluid efficiency A rotary drill bit having one or more fluid nozzles is provided. Each nozzle may include interior surfaces designed to optimize hydraulic performance and efficiency of fluid flowing through the nozzle. The interior surfaces cooperate with each other to minimize turb...	11/01/2011
8034619	Polyamides for nucleic acid delivery The present invention describes reagents and methods for using concatermized double-stranded oligonucleotide molecules (CODN) for transcription factor decoys. In one embodiment, the concatemers consist of a variable number of end-to-end copies of a short dsDNA conta...	10/11/2011
8029906	Silane compositions and methods for bonding rubber to metals Compositions and methods for treating metal substrates and/or bonding metal substrates to polymeric materials, such as rubber, are provided. The compositions include at least one substantially hydrolyzed amino silane and at least one substantially hydrolyzed sulfur-...	10/04/2011
8027814	Methods for assessing a condition by analyzing blood in cerebrospinal fluid The present invention provides methods for assessing a condition in an individual by analyzing a cerebrospinal fluid sample from the individual, for example, by spectroscopy. Further, the invention provides methods for determining an amount of blood in the cerebrosp...	09/27/2011
7994119	Compounds for control of appetite This invention relates generally to peptides including tripeptides and to methods for pharmaceutical treatment of mammals using such tripeptides and analogs thereof. More specifically, the invention is directed to neuropeptide Y (“NPY”) receptor antagonists and ...	08/09/2011
7959935	Simulated vernix compositions for skin cleansing and other applications A composition and a method of producing a composition which simulates hydration, cleansing and other properties of native vernix. The composition contains, in one embodiment, hydrated synthetic cells in a lipid matrix to provide properties which are substantially si...	06/14/2011
7927873	Polyamides for nucleic acid delivery The present invention provides a new class of non-viral transduction vectors that can be used for both in vivo and in vitro applications. The present invention also provides a gene transfer vector that has comparable efficiency to a viral vector without the potentia...	04/19/2011
7872790	Display capable electrowetting light valve The invention relates to light transmissive, transflective, or reflective flat panel display devices and, more specifically, to light emissive flat panel displays constructed from high performance electrowetting light valve (ELV) devices (10a-g)...	01/18/2011
7833805	Selectively permeable membranes on porous substrates Functional biological synthetic composite (BSC) membranes comprising phospholipids, biological membrane proteins and porous supports or membranes are provided. Lipid bilayers are formed on porous polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene terephthalate (PETE) and poly (I-lact...	11/16/2010
7829575	Methods for treating androgen receptor related disorders One embodiment is directed toward a method for treating an individual with a disorder affected by androgen receptor activity. This method includes administering a therapeutic amount of DL3 (6-amino-2-(2-4-tert-butyl-phenoxy)-ethylsulfanyl)-1H-pyrimidin-4-one) to the...	11/09/2010
7829185	Selectively permeable film supported membrane A selectively permeable film supported membrane comprises a selectively permeable film comprising at least one ionomer; a bilayer formed on the film; and at least one transport substance incorporated into the bilayer. Methods for forming a selectively permeable film...	11/09/2010
7811776	Use of VEGF-D in the diagnosis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) disease Described herein are methods of diagnosing lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) that permits differentiating LAM from another lung disorder. Methods of treatment are also provided. ...	10/12/2010
7741116	Surgical device for skin therapy or testing A device, and method of making the device, capable of therapeutic treatment and/or for in vitro testing of human skin. The device may be used on skin wounds for burned, injured, or diseased skin, and provides structures and functions as in normal uninjured skin, suc...	06/22/2010
7723845	System and method of a heat transfer system with an evaporator and a condenser The present invention is a MEMS-based two-phase LHP (loop heat pipe) and CPL (capillary pumped loop) using semiconductor grade silicon and microlithographic/anisotrophic etching techniques to achieve a planar configuration. The principal working material is silicon ...	05/25/2010
7723760	Semiconductor-based porous structure enabled by capillary force The present invention is a MEMS-based two-phase LHP (loop heat pipe) and CPL (capillary pumped loop) using semiconductor grade silicon and microlithographic/anisotrophic etching techniques to achieve a planar configuration. The principal working material is silicon ...	05/25/2010
7715918	Muscle energy converter with smooth continuous tissue interface A device and corresponding method for converting the contractile work of skeletal muscles into transportable energy. The device may comprise a converter having a mobile end adapted to be connected to a skeletal muscle, a relatively stationary end opposite the mobile...	05/11/2010
7705342	Porous semiconductor-based evaporator having porous and non-porous regions, the porous regions having through-holes The present invention is a MEMS-based two-phase LHP (loop heat pipe) and CPL (capillary pumped loop) using semiconductor grade silicon and microlithographic/anisotrophic etching techniques to achieve a planar configuration. The principal working material is silicon ...	04/27/2010
7700062	Methods for synthesizing precipitated silica and use thereof The synthesis of precipitated silica having improved chemical and physical properties of use as a reinforcing filler in polymeric matrices is described. Improvements in the properties result from the synthesis of the silica al a reduced ionic strength. In particular...	04/20/2010
7695971	Use of non-absorbable fat in determining dietary fat absorption The use of sucrose polyester containing behenate fatty acid chains as a non-absorbable fat marker to determine total dietary fat absorption by the digestive tract of a subject. A test food for use in measuring fat absorption contains a non-absorbable fat and a dieta...	04/13/2010
7642052	Heart failure assessment based on alpha-2C adrenergic receptor polymorphisms Methods for cardiovascular disease assessment in an individual comprise detecting the presence or absence of a fragment encoding a polymorphic alpha-2C (α2C DEL322-325) adrenergic receptor in a sample from an individual; and detecting the presence or abs...	01/05/2010
7572603	Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor polymorphisms The present invention includes polymorphisms in nucleic acids encoding the alpha-2B, alpha-2A, and alpha-2C adrenergic receptor and expressed alpha-2B, alpha-2A and alpha-2C adrenergic receptor molecule. The invention also pertains to methods and molecules for detec...	08/11/2009
7539580	Method and apparatus for detecting artifactual output from a chemical analyzer A computer implemented method for examining data from a chemical analyzer for artifactual results is provided. A set of rules are established to identify artifactual results based upon experience with the analyzer. Each rule can be associated with a sample collectio...	05/26/2009
7465710	Compounds for control of appetite, blood pressure, cardiovascular response, libido, and circadian rhythm This invention relates generally to dipeptides and tripeptides and to methods for pharmaceutical treatment of mammals using analogs of such dipeptides and tripeptides. More specifically, the invention relates to tripeptides and their analogs, to pharmaceutical compo...	12/16/2008
7452720	Apparatus for preparing a biocompatible matrix An apparatus and method of using the apparatus to prepare a biocompatible biodegradable matrix capable of supporting cells to form an implantable or engraftable surgical device. A matrix-forming fluid is contained within a chamber defined by top and bottom surfaces ...	11/18/2008
7450983	Automated brain MRI and CT prescriptions in Talairach space Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomotography (CT), or other diagnostic modalities may employ a three-step procedure during initial (“scout”) cranial pre-scans that corrects for patient positioning (i.e., roll, yaw and pitch) to reduce inter-...	11/11/2008
7449292	Methods for predicting relative efficacy of a beta blocker therapy based on a B1-adrenergic receptor polymorphism Methods and compositions for the detection, diagnosis, and prevention of cardiac conditions are provided. Polymorphisms of β1-adrenergic receptor are provided. The Gly389 β1-adrenergic receptor variants are not as responsive to treatment β b...	11/11/2008
7430355	Light emissive signage devices based on lightwave coupling A signage device comprising one or more light sources, a waveguide or arrangement of waveguides and photoluminescent features coupled thereto. In one embodiment, a waveguide is adapted to receive light of a first wavelength and the photoluminescent features are adap...	09/30/2008
7378385	Role for GLP-1 to mediate responses to disparate stressors GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor antagonists have been found to have a sedative or anxiolytic effect on the mammalian central nervous system. Conversely, GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptor agonists increase nervous system activity and the stress response. The invention relates, in on...	05/27/2008
7300414	Transcranial ultrasound thrombolysis system and method of treating a stroke A method of transcranial ultrasound thrombolysis comprises the steps of providing a predetermined level of ultrasonic energy substantially throughout a primary treatment zone encompassing the M1 branch and M2 branches of the middle cerebral artery of an individual. ...	11/27/2007
7297312	Simultaneous multianalyte electrochemical assay based on spatial resolution A simultaneous multianalyte electrochemical assay includes a cell which has a surface and the surface includes analyte binding sites i.e., antibodies or antigens on a solid phase at distinct separate locations. Separate working electrodes are located within proximit...	11/20/2007
7241797	Method of increasing milk production The invention relates generally to the use of pharmaceutical compositions to increase milk production alone or in combination with certain biological active ingredients. Specifically, the method relates to the use of pharmaceutical compositions that will act on the ...	07/10/2007
7229756	Alpha-2B-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms The present invention includes polymorphisms in nucleic acids encoding the alpha-2B adrenergic receptor and expressed alpha-2B adrenergic receptor molecule. The invention also pertains to methods and molecules for detecting such polymorphisms. The invention further ...	06/12/2007
7211386	Alpha-2A-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms The present invention includes polymorphisms in nucleic acids encoding the alpha-2A adrenergic receptor and expressed alpha-2A adrenergic receptor molecule. The invention also pertains to methods and molecules for detecting such polymorphisms and transgenic animals ...	05/01/2007

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