公开(公告)号：US20180053958A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-22

申请号：US15557843

申请日：2016-03-14

Applicant: Alexey Serov ,  Plamen B. Atanassov

Inventor： Alexey Serov ,  Plamen B. Atanassov

IPC: H01M8/1213 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M4/86

CPC classification number: H01M8/1213 ,  H01M4/8605 ,  H01M4/861 ,  H01M4/8636 ,  H01M4/8642 ,  H01M8/1004

Abstract: Methods for optimizing, designing, making, and assembling various component parts and layers to produce optimized MEAs. Optimization is generally achieved by producing multi-layered MEAs wherein characteristics such as catalyst composition and morphology, ionomer concentration, and hydrophobicity/hydophilicity are specifically tuned in each layer. The MEAs are optimized for use with a variety of catalysts including catalysts with specifically designed and controlled morphology, chemical speciation on the bulk, chemical speciation on the surface, and/or specific hydrophobic or hydrophilic or other characteristics. The catalyst can incorporate non-platinum group metal (non-PGM) and/or platinum group metal (PGM) materials.

公开(公告)号：US09880445B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14744909

申请日：2015-06-19

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Wolfgang G. Rudolph ,  Cristina Rodriguez

IPC: G02F1/35 ,  G02F1/37 ,  H01S3/00 ,  G02F2/02

CPC classification number: G02F1/37 ,  G02F1/3544 ,  G02F2001/354 ,  G02F2001/3548

Abstract: Systems and methods implementing a stack on a substrate, where the stack includes a plurality of films structured as layers to convert radiation incident to the stack to radiation of a nonlinear optical signal different from the incident radiation or to a harmonic of the incident radiation, can be used in a variety of applications. The stack can be structured having parameters selected with respect to conversion efficiency and bandwidth the converted radiation. Additional systems and methods can be used in a variety of applications.

公开(公告)号：US20170362441A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15537241

申请日：2015-12-18

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Richard Alan Kemp ,  Mahmoud Reda Taha

IPC: C09C1/48 ,  D01F9/127 ,  D01F1/10 ,  D01F9/22 ,  C08F120/44

CPC classification number: C09C1/482 ,  C08F120/44 ,  C09C1/48 ,  D01F1/10 ,  D01F9/1275 ,  D01F9/21 ,  D01F9/225

Abstract: A method and precursor for making carbon fibers and the like comprising carbon black modified with at least one cyclic compound promoter. A source of the carbon black may be recycled materials such as recycled tires or recycled plastics. The carbon black is modified by attaching at least one cyclic compound promoter to the outer periphery of the carbon black.

公开(公告)号：US09844684B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US15304306

申请日：2015-04-30

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Shuang Luan ,  Daniel Andres Riofrio Almeida

IPC: A61N5/10 ,  G06N3/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: A61N5/1031 ,  A61N5/10 ,  A61N5/1001 ,  A61N5/1007 ,  A61N5/103 ,  A61N5/1084 ,  A61N2005/101 ,  A61N2005/1024 ,  A61N2005/1034 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/325 ,  G06N3/006 ,  G16H20/40

Abstract: An optimization technique for use with radiation therapy planning that combines stochastic optimization techniques such as Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) with deterministic techniques to solve for optimal and reliable locations for delivery of radiation doses to a targeted tumor while minimizing the radiation dose experienced by the surrounding critical structures such as normal tissues and organs.

公开(公告)号：US09805172B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US13510088

申请日：2010-11-17

Applicant: Gregory L. Heileman ,  Pramod A. Jamkhedkar ,  Christopher C. Lamb

Inventor： Gregory L. Heileman ,  Pramod A. Jamkhedkar ,  Christopher C. Lamb

IPC: G06F21/10

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/0759

Abstract: Generic rights expression language allowing interoperability across different computing environments including resource usage of different applications. A formal framework for usage management provides scaffolding upon which interoperable usage management systems can be built. Certain features of the framework are standardized, such as the operational semantics, including areas free of standards that necessitate choice and innovation to achieve a balance of flexibility and usability for interoperability in usage management systems.

公开(公告)号：US09803189B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US11895198

申请日：2007-08-23

Applicant: David S. Peabody ,  Bryce Chackerian

Inventor： David S. Peabody ,  Bryce Chackerian

IPC: C40B40/02 ,  C12N15/10 ,  C07K14/005 ,  A61K39/00

CPC classification number: C12N15/1037 ,  A61K2039/5256 ,  A61K2039/5258 ,  C07K14/005 ,  C12N2740/16122 ,  C12N2795/18123 ,  C40B40/02

Abstract: The invention is directed to virus-like particles (VLPs) of an RNA bacteriophage that (a) comprises a coat polypeptide of said phage modified by insertion of a heterologous peptide that is displayed on said VLP and (b) encapsidates said bacteriophage mRNA as well as populations of these VLPs, and their uses. The invention is further directed to VLPs that encapsidate heterologous substances, as well as populations of these VLPs and their uses.

公开(公告)号：US09751076B1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US14094002

申请日：2013-12-02

Applicant: Haifeng Xiong ,  Abhaya Datye

Inventor： Haifeng Xiong ,  Abhaya Datye

IPC: B01J23/20

CPC classification number: B01J23/20 ,  B01J21/18 ,  B01J23/6484 ,  B01J35/002 ,  B01J35/08 ,  B01J35/1019 ,  B01J35/1038 ,  B01J35/1042 ,  B01J37/033 ,  B01J37/082

Abstract: Novel transition element-embedded carbon materials and methods for forming the same. The embedded transition elements can be oxides or hydroxides and may include a transition metal. In some cases the transition element-embedded materials are catalytic material suitable for use in a variety of catalytic systems. According to one specific example, the transition element that is embedded is a niobia species.

公开(公告)号：US20170234673A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15583350

申请日：2017-05-01

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Scott S. Sibbett

IPC: G01B7/16 ,  G01L9/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0414 ,  G01L1/205

Abstract: A pliable pressure sensitive sensor device and method of making the same is provided. The sensor includes first and second pliable protective layers, which cover sets of conductive fibers that spatially separated by an electrically conductive pliable layer, which deforms in response to a pressure event. The fiber sets form a grid pattern and are in electrical communication with sets of electrical contacts located in predetermined locations along the fibers. In response to a pressure event in proximity to the contact, the pliable layer deforms and increases the amount of surface area in contact with an electrical contact whereby an electrical resistance at an individual electrical contact decreases in response to the pressure event.

公开(公告)号：US09731088B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14739738

申请日：2015-06-15

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Nicola Jeanne Maynard ,  Hugh D. C. Smyth

IPC: A61M11/00 ,  A61M15/00 ,  A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61M15/0086 ,  A61M11/003 ,  A61M15/00 ,  A61M15/0006 ,  A61M15/0021 ,  A61M15/003 ,  A61M15/0035 ,  A61M15/009 ,  A61M2016/0015 ,  A61M2202/064 ,  A61M2205/0272 ,  A61M2205/8287 ,  A61M2206/16

Abstract: A dry powder delivery device may be configured to provide micronized dry powder particles to airways of a user. The device may include a cylindrical container delimiting a chamber containing at least one magnetically-responsive object, a motor external to said chamber, a magnet external to the chamber and rotatably coupled with the motor, and an outflow member configured to direct airflow to a user. The magnetically-responsive object may be coated with micronized dry powder particles, and the motor may be operable to rotate the magnet about an axis. Rotation of the magnet creates a magnetic field that causes the magnetically-responsive object to move in response to the magnetic field and collide with a side wall of the container to deaggregate the dry powder particles and aerosolize the dry powder in the chamber.

公开(公告)号：US09726472B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14552016

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: STC.UNM

Inventor： Jean-Claude Diels ,  Ladan Arissian

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  H01S3/106 ,  H01S3/086 ,  H01S3/067

CPC classification number: G01B9/02049 ,  G01B9/02015 ,  G02F1/39 ,  H01S3/0014 ,  H01S3/06712 ,  H01S3/082 ,  H01S3/086 ,  H01S3/106 ,  H01S3/1062 ,  H01S3/1083 ,  H01S3/1118

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods of operating a fiber laser having polarization-preserving fibers can be applied as a sensor to detect a physical quantity. In various embodiments, polarization-preserving fibers can provide a laser cavity having an interferometer disposed in the laser cavity. In various embodiments, a fiber optical parametric oscillator can include an interferometer disposed in the cavity of the optical parametric oscillator. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.