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1.

SAMPOLY

      
Serial Number 99117038
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-02
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Education services in the nature of courses at the university level; Education services, namely, providing live and on-line classes, seminars, and workshops in the field of industrial arts, applied sciences, and technical subjects; Educational services, namely, providing internships and apprenticeships in the field of industrial arts, applied sciences, and technical subjects; Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of industrial arts, applied sciences, and technical subjects and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith; Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of industrial arts, applied sciences, and technical subjects

2.

NONDESTRUCTIVE REAL-TIME TEST AND DETECTION OF GALL-FORMING PLANT-PARASITIC NEMATODES

      
Application Number 18397358
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-27
First Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Ma, Junkun
  • Smith-Herron, Autumn
  • Yildiz, Faruk
  • Pecen, Recayi

Abstract

A non-destructive real-time plant root imaging and analysis system to detect gall-forming plant-parasitic nematodes is disclosed. The system includes a root imaging device based on a minirhizotron concept with customizations and additions such that it can be inserted into the soil in the vicinity of a plant root and subsequently take images of the plant root system at multiple positions and angles. The device includes a movable base equipped with a high-resolution digital camera module integrated into the transparent tube of a minirhizotron, allowing images of the host plant root at different depths to be taken when the base travels within the transparent tube. A set of image processing algorithms are developed and integrated into a custom-designed graphic user interface (GUI) to analyze and detect these nematodes' presence automatically. The algorithms may stitch the images taken to obtain a panoramic view of the entire plant root system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
  • G06T 7/174 - SegmentationEdge detection involving the use of two or more images
  • G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof provided with illuminating means
  • H04N 23/698 - Control of cameras or camera modules for achieving an enlarged field of view, e.g. panoramic image capture

3.

SH

      
Serial Number 98525190
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-29
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, sweatshirts, sweatpants, running and athletic shorts, tank tops, hats, windbreakers, jerseys, socks All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; umbrellas. Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; neoprene drink sleeves; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty

4.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 98524926
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-29
Registration Date 2025-01-14
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, belts, footwear, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, sweat bands, sweatshirts, sweatpants, bandanas, running and athletic shorts, scarves, tank tops, hats, windbreakers, jerseys, tights, biker shorts, swim wear, socks, boxer shorts, and ties All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; luggage tags; make-up bags sold empty; reusable shopping bags; umbrellas; umbrella covers Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; neoprene drink sleeves; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty; wine glasses

5.

SAM HOUSTON BEARKATS

      
Serial Number 98509848
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-19
Registration Date 2025-07-15
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, sweatshirts, sweatpants, running and athletic shorts, tank tops, hats, windbreakers, jerseys, socks All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; umbrellas Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; neoprene drink sleeves; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty

6.

SH

      
Serial Number 98504529
Status Registered
Filing Date 2024-04-17
Registration Date 2025-01-14
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, belts, footwear, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, sweat bands, sweatshirts, sweatpants, bandanas, running and athletic shorts, scarves, tank tops, hats, windbreakers, jerseys, tights, biker shorts, swim wear, socks, boxer shorts, and ties All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; luggage tags; make-up bags sold empty; reusable shopping bags; umbrellas; umbrella covers Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; neoprene drink sleeves; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty; wine glasses

7.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 98505317
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-17
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, belts, footwear, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, sweat bands, sweatshirts, sweatpants, bandanas, running and athletic shorts, scarves, tank tops, hats, windbreakers, jerseys, tights, biker shorts, swim wear, socks, boxer shorts, and ties All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; luggage tags; make-up bags sold empty; reusable shopping bags; umbrellas; umbrella covers Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; neoprene drink sleeves; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty; wine glasses

8.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 98505424
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-04-17
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, sweatshirts, sweatpants, running and athletic shorts, tank tops, hats, windbreakers, jerseys, socks All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; umbrellas Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; neoprene drink sleeves; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty

9.

INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING HEMP BY HEADSPACE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS

      
Application Number 17706524
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-28
First Publication Date 2022-09-29
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor Yu, Chi Chung

Abstract

System and methods for hemp determination of a cannabis sample are disclosed. The systems and methods may include obtaining headspace data of cannabis samples using a gas chromatography/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) device. The data may then be transformed into images based on retention time, scan range, and signal intensities in the data for assessment by a convolutional network to determine whether a cannabis sample is hemp or non-hemp.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks

10.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING HOSPITAL SUPPLY COSTS USING MIXED INTEGER LINEAR PROGRAMMING

      
Application Number 17585371
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-26
First Publication Date 2022-07-28
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Yang, Liu
  • Millstein, Mitchell A.

Abstract

System and methods are provided for reducing medial supply costs for healthcare providers by effectively leveraging tier pricing programs brought forth by suppliers. Tier contracts offered by healthcare clinical products suppliers are one of the most complex pricing schemes with many distinctive challenges. A hospital supply spend optimization system is disclosed that minimizes medical supply costs for healthcare providers, suggests optimal spends on individual suppliers by determining product and quantity to be purchased from each supplier, evaluates tiers qualified and assigns optimal tier prices to member hospitals, and recommends product substitution structure for cost minimization. The system may also be used to quantify the impact of physician preferences on hospital supply costs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
  • G06Q 30/02 - MarketingPrice estimation or determinationFundraising
  • G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management

11.

Content delivery network assisted user geolocation

      
Application Number 17549786
Grant Number 11800163
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-13
First Publication Date 2022-06-16
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor Wei, Mingkui

Abstract

Described herein is a novel approach for coarse-grained user geolocation leveraging widely-deployed content delivery networks (CDNs). This method relies on the fact that CDN providers deploy a number of edge servers that are geographically distributed across the world. Many of these edge servers are assigned with unique identifiers that are tied to their location, which can be retrieved by inspecting HTTP responses headers served by these edge servers. As a result, a website can infer coarse-grained user location by asking a user to send an HTTP request to an arbitrary domain that is known being served by a CDN, and inspecting the corresponding responses.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 21/258 - Client or end-user data management, e.g. managing client capabilities, user preferences or demographics or processing of multiple end-users preferences to derive collaborative data
  • H04N 21/858 - Linking data to content, e.g. by linking an URL to a video object or by creating a hotspot
  • H04N 21/643 - Communication protocols
  • H04N 21/214 - Specialised server platform, e.g. server located in an airplane, hotel or hospital

12.

Targeted data extraction system and method

      
Application Number 16735092
Grant Number 11513812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-06
First Publication Date 2020-07-09
Grant Date 2022-11-29
Owner
  • Sam Houston State University (USA)
  • Florida State University Research Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Aggarwal, Sudhir
  • Dorai, Gokila
  • Karabiyik, Umit
  • Mukherjee, Tathagata
  • Guerra, Nicholas A
  • Hernandez-Romero, Manuel
  • Parsons, James
  • Rathi, Khushboo

Abstract

Many mobile devices are used for documenting different scenarios that are encountered by the users as they go about their daily lives. In many situations, a mobile device may be used to document the scenario. This data may be of significant forensic interest to an investigator. In many situations, the owner of the phone may be willing to provide the investigator access to this data (through a documented consent agreement). Such consent is usually contingent upon the fact that not all the data available on the phone may be extracted for analysis, either due to privacy concerns or due to personal reasons. Courts have also opined in several cases that investigators must limit data extracted, so as to focus on only “relevant information” for the investigation at hand. Thus, only selective (or filtered) data should be extracted as per the consent available from the witness/victim (user). Described herein is the design and implementation of such a targeted data extraction system (TDES) for mobile devices. The TDES assumes consent of the user and implements state of the art filtering using machine learning techniques. This system can be used to identify and extract selected data from smart phones, in real time at the scene of the crime.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 9/00 - Arrangements for program control, e.g. control units
  • G06F 15/177 - Initialisation or configuration control
  • G06F 9/4401 - Bootstrapping
  • H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
  • H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
  • G06F 16/9035 - Filtering based on additional data, e.g. user or group profiles

13.

SAM HOUSTON REPUBLIC OF TEXAS PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

      
Serial Number 88876138
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-04-17
Registration Date 2023-11-21
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ? 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

On-line library services, namely, providing electronic library services which feature newspapers, magazines, photographs and pictures via an on-line computer network; lending library services; libraries; reference libraries of literature and documentary records; museums; conducting guided tours of a museum and historical site; museum services, namely, exhibiting to the public a historical site; educational services, namely, arranging and conducting seminars and educational programs and providing webcasts in the fields of history, civics, education, and government

14.

LAYER BY LAYER SUPERHYDROPHOBIC FLUOROPOLYMER COATED METAL SUBSTRATE FOR DROPWISE CONDENSATION

      
Application Number US2018059492
Publication Number 2019/090356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-06
Publication Date 2019-05-09
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Ismail, Tareq Isam
  • Wood, Stephen Lathrop
  • Shenker, Jonathon

Abstract

A substrate surface includes a hierarchal structure on the substrate surface, the hierarchal structure includes layers of liquid fluorocarbon polymer and/or hydrofluorocarbon polymer and particles of a fluorocarbon polymer and/or hydrofluorocarbon polymer. The multi-layer structure compromises a nano-textured and/ or a micro-textured structured of a fluorocarbon polymer and/or a hydrofluorocarbon polymer coating on the substrate surface. The liquid layer of the fluorocarbon polymer and/or hydrofluorocarbon polymer is embedded between the substrate surface and the upper particle layer. The multi-layer structured fluorocarbon polymer and/or a hydrofluorocarbon polymer coating a substrate acts a biomimetic of the lotus leaf effect.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
  • B05D 5/08 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces to obtain special surface effects, finishes or structures to obtain an anti-friction or anti-adhesive surface
  • B32B 27/16 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin specially treated, e.g. irradiated
  • C08L 27/18 - Homopolymers or copolymers of tetrafluoroethene
  • H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof

15.

SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY

      
Serial Number 88227040
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-12-12
Registration Date 2019-08-13
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Jewelry; clocks; alarm clocks; watches; charms for jewelry; lapel pins; tie bars; key chains Printed material, namely, stationery, note cards, greeting cards, thank-you cards, personalized writing journals, and writing pads; paper weights; pens, and pen and pencil cases All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; luggage tags; make-up bags sold empty; reusable shopping bags; umbrellas; umbrella covers Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; foam drink holders; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty; wine glasses Lanyards for holding badges, keys and identity cards; all-purpose nylon straps; school supply storage pouches that magnetically attach to metal surfaces and magnetically fold to close; canvas bags for laundry Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, belts, footwear, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, hat bands, sweat bands, sweatshirts, sweatpants, bandanas, running and athletic shorts, scarves, tank tops, hats, wind suits, jerseys, tights, biker shorts, swim wear, socks, boxer shorts, and ties Souvenirs, namely, stuffed dolls and stuffed toy animals, bean bag dolls, and plush toys Educational services, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses and seminars, and educational opportunities for students to participate in research programs; entertainment services, namely, college sport games and sporting events rendered live and through the media of radio, television and online, live musical concerts and entertainment, and live performances of dramatic works; entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of athletics; organizing and conducting college sport competitions and athletic events; providing collegiate athletic and sporting events; providing an Internet website portal featuring entertainment news and information specifically in the field of collegiate athletics and sporting events; sports camp services; providing sports information; ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, sporting and cultural events; providing various facilities for an array of sporting events, sports and athletic competitions

16.

SAM HOUSTON

      
Serial Number 88227111
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-12-12
Registration Date 2019-08-13
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Jewelry; clocks; alarm clocks; watches; charms for jewelry; lapel pins; tie bars; key chains Printed material, namely, stationery, note cards, greeting cards, thank-you cards, personalized writing journals, and writing pads; paper weights; pens, and pen and pencil cases All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; luggage tags; make-up bags sold empty; reusable shopping bags; umbrellas; umbrella covers Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; foam drink holders; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty; wine glasses Lanyards for holding badges, keys and identity cards; all-purpose nylon straps; school supply storage pouches that magnetically attach to metal surfaces and magnetically fold to close; canvas bags for laundry Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, belts, footwear, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, hat bands, sweat bands, sweatshirts, sweatpants, bandanas, running and athletic shorts, scarves, tank tops, hats, wind suits, jerseys, tights, biker shorts, swim wear, socks, boxer shorts, and ties Souvenirs, namely, stuffed dolls and stuffed toy animals, bean bag dolls, and plush toys Educational services, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses and seminars, and educational opportunities for students to participate in research programs; entertainment services, namely, college sport games and sporting events rendered live and through the media of radio, television and online, live musical concerts and entertainment, and live performances of dramatic works; entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of athletics; organizing and conducting college sport competitions and athletic events; providing collegiate athletic and sporting events; providing an Internet website portal featuring entertainment news and information specifically in the field of collegiate athletics and sporting events; sports camp services; providing sports information; ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, sporting and cultural events; providing various facilities for an array of sporting events, sports and athletic competitions

17.

SHSU

      
Serial Number 88216345
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-12-04
Registration Date 2019-08-13
Owner Sam Houston State University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 14 - Precious metals and their alloys; jewelry; time-keeping instruments
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 18 - Leather and imitations of leather
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware
  • 22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
  • 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
  • 41 - Education, entertainment, sporting and cultural services

Goods & Services

Jewelry; clocks; alarm clocks; watches; charms for jewelry; lapel pins; tie bars; key chains Printed material, namely, stationery, note cards, greeting cards, thank-you cards, personalized writing journals, and writing pads; paper weights; pens, and pen and pencil cases All-purpose sport bags; all-purpose athletic bags; all-purpose carrying bags; backpacks; book bags; wallets and handbags; luggage tags; make-up bags sold empty; reusable shopping bags; umbrellas; umbrella covers Cups and mugs; cocktail glasses; drinking glasses; foam drink holders; glass beverageware; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty; wine glasses Lanyards for holding badges, keys and identity cards; all-purpose nylon straps; school supply storage pouches that magnetically attach to metal surfaces and magnetically fold to close; canvas bags for laundry Clothing, namely, headwear, jackets, coats, shirts, belts, footwear, T-shirts, sweaters, raincoats, ponchos, hat bands, sweat bands, sweatshirts, sweatpants, bandanas, running and athletic shorts, scarves, tank tops, hats, wind suits, jerseys, tights, biker shorts, swim wear, socks, boxer shorts, and ties Souvenirs, namely, stuffed dolls and stuffed toy animals, bean bag dolls, and plush toys Educational services, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses and seminars, and educational opportunities for students to participate in research programs; entertainment services, namely, college sport games and sporting events rendered live and through the media of radio, television and online, live musical concerts and entertainment, and live performances of dramatic works; entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of athletics; organizing and conducting college sport competitions and athletic events; providing collegiate athletic and sporting events; providing an Internet website portal featuring entertainment news and information specifically in the field of collegiate athletics and sporting events; sports camp services; providing sports information; ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, sporting and cultural events; providing various facilities for an array of sporting events, sports and athletic competitions

18.

Front leaning rest platforms and use thereof

      
Application Number 15909411
Grant Number 10682545
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-03-01
First Publication Date 2018-09-06
Grant Date 2020-06-16
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Zelbst, Pamela J.
  • Troianello, Tara
  • Golightly, Scott

Abstract

A device configured to assist the performance of upper body exercises by a subject includes a base, the base comprising a cut-out having a shape complementary with a portion of a support member and a platform, couplable to the base, wherein the platform has a cut-out having a shape complementary with a portion of the support member. When the platform is coupled to the base, the cut-out on the platform aligns with the cut-out on the base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A63B 21/00 - Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
  • A63B 21/16 - Supports for anchoring force-resisters
  • A63B 23/12 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs
  • A63B 21/068 - User-manipulated weights using user's body weight
  • A63B 21/072 - Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like

19.

Individual nystagmus simulated training experience

      
Application Number 15632511
Grant Number 10839713
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-06-26
First Publication Date 2017-12-28
Grant Date 2020-11-17
Owner
  • The University of Texas System (USA)
  • Sam Houston State University (USA)
  • Eye T. Plus, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Zielke, Marjorie A.
  • Kaiser, Michael
  • Lewis, Timothy
  • Gonzales, Christopher
  • Marquart, Cecelia
  • Kay, John F.
  • Hardee, Gary
  • Dusek, Matthew
  • Authier, Kenneth

Abstract

A training system includes a computer system, a display system and a motion capture device. During use the training system presents a computer simulation of a virtual subject capable of exhibiting nystagmus to a trainee. The movements of the trainee are captured using the computer system during the administration of an HGN test to the virtual subject. During the administration of the HGN test to the virtual subject, the training system simulates nystagmus in the virtual subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
  • G09B 5/02 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip

20.

Personal hygiene assist device

      
Application Number 15399272
Grant Number 10028566
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-01-05
First Publication Date 2017-07-20
Grant Date 2018-07-24
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Zelbst, Pamela J.
  • Golightly, Scott
  • Mccullough, Devin
  • Reynolds, Maureen

Abstract

In some embodiments, a personal hygiene assist system may assist an impaired user in using deodorant. The system may include a container comprising an opening on an upper first side, opposite to a lower second side. The opening may include a substantially oblong shape configured to hold at least a lower portion of a deodorant case. The lower portion of the deodorant case may include an activation mechanism which upon rotation exposes additional deodorant positioned in the deodorant case. In some embodiments, the system may include a handle coupled to a third side coupling the first and second sides. In some embodiments, the system may include an engaging mechanism positioned in the container and coupled to the handle. When the handle is rotated the engaging mechanism may engage and rotate the activation mechanism of the deodorant exposing additional deodorant positioned in the deodorant case.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A45D 40/04 - Casings wherein movement of the lipstick or like solid is a sliding movement effected by a screw

21.

Exposing inpainting image forgery under combination attacks with hybrid large feature mining

      
Application Number 15254325
Grant Number 10032265
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-09-01
First Publication Date 2017-03-30
Grant Date 2018-07-24
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor Liu, Qingzhong

Abstract

Methods and systems of detecting tampering in a digital image includes using hybrid large feature mining to identify one or more regions of an image in which tampering has occurred. Detecting tampering in a digital image with hybrid large feature mining may include spatial derivative large feature mining and transform-domain large feature mining. In some embodiments, known ensemble learning techniques are employed to address high feature dimensionality. detecting inpainting forgery includes mining features of a digital image under scrutiny based on a spatial derivative, mining one or more features of the digital image in a transform-domain; and detecting inpainting forgery in the digital image under scrutiny at least in part by the features mined based on the spatial derivative and at least in part by the features mined in the transform-domain.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/52 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image by deriving mathematical or geometrical properties from the whole image
  • H04N 7/167 - Systems rendering the television signal unintelligible and subsequently intelligible

22.

Cyanide antidote compositions and methods of use

      
Application Number 15345573
Grant Number 10238609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-11-08
First Publication Date 2017-03-16
Grant Date 2019-03-26
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrikovics, Ilona
  • Jaszberenyi, Csaba

Abstract

Cyanide antidote compositions and methods of use are described herein. A cyanide antidote composition may include a sulfur analog, sulfur analog derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative of a sulfur analog.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/105 - Persulfides
  • C07C 381/00 - Compounds containing carbon and sulfur and having functional groups not covered by groups

23.

Portable contact angle measuring device

      
Application Number 15060756
Grant Number 09958264
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-04
First Publication Date 2016-09-08
Grant Date 2018-05-01
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor Williams, Darren L.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include assessing surface cleanliness. In some embodiments, the system may include a dispensing device. The dispensing device may dispense, during use, a liquid on a surface forming a drop. In some embodiments, the system may include a stage. The stage may support, during use, a digital imaging device above the drop positioned on the surface. In some embodiments, the system may include a light emitter. The light emitter may emit, during use, a beam of light substantially parallel to the surface at the drop. In some embodiments, the system may include an adjustable support coupled to the stage. The adjustable support may adjust, during use, an angle of the stage relative to the surface. In some embodiments, the system is configured to determine a contact angle of the drop relative to the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/22 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring depth
  • G01B 11/26 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for testing the alignment of axes
  • G01N 13/02 - Investigating surface tension of liquids

24.

Portable contact angle measuring kit

      
Application Number 14933386
Grant Number 09874528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-11-05
First Publication Date 2016-05-19
Grant Date 2018-01-23
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor Williams, Darren L.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a system and/or method may include assessing surface cleanliness. In some embodiments, the system may include a dispensing device. The dispensing device may dispense, during use, a measured amount of liquid on a surface forming a drop. In some embodiments, the system may include a stage. The stage may support, during use, a digital imaging device. In some embodiments, the system may include a calibration feature. The calibration feature may be of known dimension. The calibration feature may be coupled to the stage. The calibration feature may facilitate assessment, during use, of a dimension of the drop. The dimension may include a diameter of the drop. In some embodiments, the system is configured to assess a contact angle of the drop with the surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01B 11/22 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring depth
  • H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
  • H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
  • G01N 21/94 - Investigating contamination, e.g. dust

25.

Rich feature mining to combat anti-forensics and detect JPEG down-recompression and inpainting forgery on the same quantization

      
Application Number 14735921
Grant Number 09922389
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-10
First Publication Date 2016-05-12
Grant Date 2018-03-20
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor Liu, Qingzhong

Abstract

A method of detecting tampering in a compressed digital image includes extracting one or more neighboring joint density features from a digital image under scrutiny and extracting one or more neighboring joint density features from an original digital image. The digital image under scrutiny and the original digital image are decompressed into a spatial domain. Tampering in the digital image under scrutiny is detected based on at least one difference in a neighboring joint density feature of the digital image under scrutiny and a neighboring joint density feature of the original image. In some embodiments, detecting tampering in the digital image under scrutiny includes detecting down-recompression of at least a portion of the digital image. In some embodiments, detecting tampering in the digital image includes detecting inpainting forgery in the same quantization.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06K 9/46 - Extraction of features or characteristics of the image
  • G06K 9/40 - Noise filtering
  • G06T 1/00 - General purpose image data processing

26.

Formulations of dimethyl trisulfide for use as a cyanide antidote

      
Application Number 14685014
Grant Number 09456996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-13
First Publication Date 2015-10-22
Grant Date 2016-10-04
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrikovics, Ilona
  • Kovacs, Kristof I.

Abstract

Dimethyl trisulfide antidote compositions may be used to as a cyanide poisoning antidote. Formulations of dimethyl trisulfide may be made in an aqueous solvent system that includes water and one or more of a co-solvent, a surfactant, a cyclodextrin, and a phospholipid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/105 - Persulfides
  • A61K 47/40 - CyclodextrinsDerivatives thereof
  • A61K 47/20 - Organic compounds, e.g. natural or synthetic hydrocarbons, polyolefins, mineral oil, petrolatum or ozokerite containing sulfur, e.g. dimethyl sulfoxide [DMSO], docusate, sodium lauryl sulfate or aminosulfonic acids
  • A61K 47/02 - Inorganic compounds
  • A61K 47/26 - Carbohydrates, e.g. sugar alcohols, amino sugars, nucleic acids, mono-, di- or oligo-saccharidesDerivatives thereof, e.g. polysorbates, sorbitan fatty acid esters or glycyrrhizin
  • A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
  • A61K 33/04 - Sulfur, selenium or telluriumCompounds thereof
  • A61K 33/00 - Medicinal preparations containing inorganic active ingredients

27.

DIMETHYL TRISULFIDE AS A CYANIDE ANTIDOTE

      
Application Number US2015025520
Publication Number 2015/157749
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-13
Publication Date 2015-10-15
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrikovics, Ilona
  • Baskin, Steven I.
  • Rockwood, Gary A.

Abstract

Dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS) antidote compositions may be used to as a cyanide poisoning antidote.

IPC Classes  ?

28.

FORMULATIONS OF DIMETHYL TRISULFIDE FOR USE AS A CYANIDE ANTIDOTE

      
Application Number US2015025525
Publication Number 2015/157750
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-13
Publication Date 2015-10-15
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrikovics, Ilona
  • Kovacs, Kristof

Abstract

Dimethyl trisulfide antidote compositions may be used to as a cyanide poisoning antidote. Formulations of dimethyl trisulfide may be made in an aqueous solvent system that includes water and one or more of a co-solvent, a surfactant, a cyclodextrin, and a phospholipid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 321/12 - Sulfides, hydropolysulfides, or polysulfides having thio groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms
  • C07C 321/14 - Sulfides, hydropolysulfides, or polysulfides having thio groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton

29.

DIALKYL TRISULFIDES AND FORMULATIONS OF DIALKYL TRISULFIDES FOR USE AS A CYANIDE ANTIDOTE

      
Application Number US2015025528
Publication Number 2015/157752
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-04-13
Publication Date 2015-10-15
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Petrikovics, Ilona
  • Kovacs, Kristof

Abstract

Dialkyl trisulfide antidote compositions may be used to as a cyanide poisoning antidote. Formulations of dialkyl trisulfide may be made in an aqueous solvent system that includes water, a co-solvent and/or a surfactant.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 321/12 - Sulfides, hydropolysulfides, or polysulfides having thio groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms
  • C07C 321/14 - Sulfides, hydropolysulfides, or polysulfides having thio groups bound to acyclic carbon atoms of an acyclic saturated carbon skeleton

30.

Public safety information management system with web-enabled devices

      
Application Number 14631452
Grant Number 09787849
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-02-25
First Publication Date 2015-08-27
Grant Date 2017-10-10
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor Hoover, Larry T.

Abstract

A method of managing responder agency resources includes receiving information relating to one or more events, occurrences, or locations. Responders from two or more different jurisdictions are dispatched to the events, occurrences, or locations. One or more of the responders is dispatched through a web-enabled user device over the internet. Some of the responders may be dispatched through a system of a responder agency of one jurisdiction. Other responders may be dispatched through a system of a responder agency of another jurisdiction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04M 11/00 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems
  • H04M 11/04 - Telephonic communication systems specially adapted for combination with other electrical systems with alarm systems, e.g. fire, police or burglar alarm systems
  • H04M 3/51 - Centralised call answering arrangements requiring operator intervention
  • H04M 7/00 - Arrangements for interconnection between switching centres
  • H04M 3/42 - Systems providing special services or facilities to subscribers
  • H04W 4/22 - Emergency connection handling
  • H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

31.

Bioremediation reactor system and method

      
Application Number 14529734
Grant Number 09688554
Status In Force
Filing Date 2014-10-31
First Publication Date 2015-05-07
Grant Date 2017-06-27
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, R. Gavin
  • Wilson, Kenneth
  • Holland, Sabin
  • Rainone, Michael D.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 3/10 - PackingsFillingsGrids
  • C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

32.

Method for the remediation of water generated from natural resource production operations

      
Application Number 13671869
Grant Number 08784660
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-08
First Publication Date 2013-05-23
Grant Date 2014-07-22
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, R. Gavin
  • Grisham, Phillip
  • Wilson, Kenneth
  • Holland, Sabin
  • Rainone, Michael D.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

33.

Method for the remediation of salt-containing wastewater streams

      
Application Number 13671884
Grant Number 08715503
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-11-08
First Publication Date 2013-05-23
Grant Date 2014-05-06
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, R. Gavin
  • Wilson, Kenneth
  • Holland, Sabin
  • Rainone, Michael D.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

34.

METHOD FOR THE REMEDIATION OF WATER GENERATED FROM NATURAL RESOURCE PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

      
Application Number US2012039373
Publication Number 2012/162518
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-24
Publication Date 2012-11-29
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Robert Gavin
  • Grisham, Phillip
  • Wilson, Kenneth
  • Holland, Sabin
  • Rainone, Michael D.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
  • C02F 3/10 - PackingsFillingsGrids
  • C02F 1/58 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by removing specified dissolved compounds

35.

METHOD FOR THE REMEDIATION OF SALT CONTAINING WASTEWATER STREAMS

      
Application Number US2012039384
Publication Number 2012/162527
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-24
Publication Date 2012-11-29
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Robert Gavin
  • Grisham, Phillip
  • Wilson, Kenneth
  • Holland, Sabin
  • Rainone, Michael D.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
  • C02F 3/10 - PackingsFillingsGrids
  • C02F 1/58 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by removing specified dissolved compounds

36.

MODIFICATION OF EXISTING WASTEWATER SYSTEMS WITH SUBSTRATE SUPPORTED BIOFILMS

      
Application Number US2012039393
Publication Number 2012/162530
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-24
Publication Date 2012-11-29
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Robert, Gavin
  • Grisham, Phillip
  • Wilson, Kenneth
  • Holland, Sabin
  • Rainone, Michael, D.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more basins which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
  • C02F 3/10 - PackingsFillingsGrids
  • C02F 9/14 - Multistep treatment of water, waste water or sewage at least one step being a biological treatment

37.

BIOREMEDIATION REACTOR SYSTEMS

      
Application Number US2012039400
Publication Number 2012/162533
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-24
Publication Date 2012-11-29
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Robert Gavin
  • Grisham, Phillip
  • Wilson, Kenneth
  • Holland, Sabin
  • Rainone, Michael D.

Abstract

In some embodiments, a wastewater treatment system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include one or more bioreactors which include a substrate that supports a biofilm. The bacteria used to form the biofilm may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. Various components of the wastewater treatment system may be optimized to improve the efficiency and energy consumption of the wastewater system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used
  • C02F 3/10 - PackingsFillingsGrids
  • C02F 9/14 - Multistep treatment of water, waste water or sewage at least one step being a biological treatment

38.

System for the reduction of water contamination

      
Application Number 13032408
Grant Number 09296986
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-02-22
First Publication Date 2011-09-29
Grant Date 2016-03-29
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Robert Gavin
  • Plishker, Gordon Alf

Abstract

In some embodiments, a system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include a biofilm in a container. The biofilm may be formed from one or more bacteria coupled to one or more substrates. The bacteria may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. The system may include one or more bacteria generators to provide bacteria to the biofilm and/or one or more air sources to provide an air bubble stream to the container and/or the bacteria generator. In some embodiments, bacteria may be preserved in a starvation phase. Bacteria may be incubated until they reach a starvation phase. The bacteria may then be preserved as beads or immobilized on a substrate. The preserved bacteria may be used in a system for the reduction of contaminants in water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
  • C12N 11/16 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in a biological cell
  • C12P 39/00 - Processes involving microorganisms of different genera in the same process, simultaneously
  • C02F 3/10 - PackingsFillingsGrids
  • C02F 3/34 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage characterised by the microorganisms used

39.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING WATER CONTAMINATION

      
Application Number US2007063317
Publication Number 2007/103875
Status In Force
Filing Date 2007-03-05
Publication Date 2007-09-13
Owner SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Plishker, Gordon Alf
  • Jones, Robert Gavin
  • Holm, Ralph Edward
  • Quinn, Joshua Richard
  • Simons, Kelsie Dawn
  • Smith, Rachelle

Abstract

In some embodiments, a system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include a biofilm in a container. The biofilm may be formed from one or more bacteria coupled to one or more substrates. The bacteria may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. The system may include one or more bacteria generators to provide bacteria to the biofilm and/or one or more air sources to provide an air bubble stream to the container and/or the bacteria generator. In some embodiments, bacteria may be preserved in a starvation phase. Bacteria may be incubated until they reach a starvation phase. The bacteria may then be preserved as beads or immobilized on a substrate. The preserved bacteria may be used in a system for the reduction of contaminants in water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/12 - Activated sludge processes
  • C02F 3/24 - Activated sludge processes using free-fall aeration or spraying
  • C02F 3/08 - Aerobic processes using moving contact bodies

40.

Method of forming alginate particles in an aqueous solution containing metal ions

      
Application Number 11368320
Grant Number 07524421
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-03-03
First Publication Date 2007-09-06
Grant Date 2009-04-28
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Robert Gavin
  • Smith, Rachelle
  • Plishker, Gordon Alf

Abstract

In some embodiments, a system may reduce metal compounds from water. A system may include alginate particles in a housing. The alginate particles may be formed by directly adding alginate granules to an aqueous solution comprising metal ions, such as calcium ions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

41.

Mobile bioremediation systems

      
Application Number 11368282
Grant Number 07485224
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-03-03
First Publication Date 2007-09-06
Grant Date 2009-02-03
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Robert Gavin
  • Plishker, Gordon Alf
  • Quinn, Joshua Richard
  • Holm, Ralph Edward

Abstract

In some embodiments, a system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include a biofilm in a container. The biofilm may be formed from one or more bacteria coupled to one or more substrates. The bacteria may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. The system may include one or more bacteria generators to provide bacteria to the biofilm and/or one or more air sources to provide an air bubble stream to the container and/or the bacteria generator. In some embodiments, bacteria may be preserved in a starvation phase. Bacteria may be incubated until they reach a starvation phase. The bacteria may then be preserved as beads or immobilized on a substrate. The preserved bacteria may be used in a system for the reduction of contaminants in water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage

42.

Systems for reducing water contamination

      
Application Number 11368324
Grant Number 07431832
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-03-03
First Publication Date 2007-09-06
Grant Date 2008-10-07
Owner Sam Houston State University (USA)
Inventor
  • Plishker, Gordon Alf
  • Jones, Robert Gavin
  • Holm, Ralph Edward
  • Quinn, Joshua Richard

Abstract

In some embodiments, a system may reduce contaminants in water. A system may include a biofilm in a container. The biofilm may be formed from one or more bacteria coupled to one or more substrates. The bacteria may be selected to maximize the reduction of contaminants in water. The system may include one or more bacteria generators to provide bacteria to the biofilm and/or one or more air sources to provide an air bubble stream to the container and/or the bacteria generator. In some embodiments, bacteria may be preserved in a starvation phase. Bacteria may be incubated until they reach a starvation phase. The bacteria may then be preserved as beads or immobilized on a substrate. The preserved bacteria may be used in a system for the reduction of contaminants in water.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 3/00 - Biological treatment of water, waste water, or sewage