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1.

GRAIN-BOUNDARY STRENGTHENED CAST ALUMINUM ALLOYS FOR ENHANCED CREEP RESISTANCE

      
Application Number US2025017381
Publication Number 2025/184202
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-26
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner
  • UT-BATTELLE, LLC (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Shyam, Amit
  • Bahl, Sumit
  • Rakhmonov, Jovid U.
  • Dunand, David C.

Abstract

An alloy composition includes: 4.0-24.0 wt. % Cu; 0.5-3.0 wt. % Fe; 0.1 -0.5 wt. % Mn; 0.1 -0.3 wt. % Zr; 0-0.15 wt.% Si; 0-0.3 wt. % Mg; 0-0.3 wt. % Ti; balance Al, wherein the alloy with the average grain diameters ranging between 10 and 1000 μm produces minimum creep rates from 10-10to 3x10-9s-1at stresses up to 30 MPa, and from 10-10s-1to 2x10-8s-1 at stresses up to 70 MPa at 300 °C. A method of making an alloy is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C22C 1/02 - Making non-ferrous alloys by melting
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • C22C 21/08 - Alloys based on aluminium with magnesium as the next major constituent with silicon

2.

PHYSICS COMPUTING PROCESSOR SUPPORTING PHYSICS-INFORMED NEURAL NETWORKS AND FINITE ELEMENT METHODS FOR SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING

      
Application Number 19051369
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-12
First Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Gu, Jie
  • Ju, Yuhao

Abstract

In an aspect, a physics computing unit (PhyCU) on an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) includes top general purpose SRAM banks in communication with a physics processing element (PHY-E) array. Bottom general purpose SRAM banks are in communication with the PHY-E array. Input SRAM banks are in communication with the PHY-E array, wherein the input SRAM banks are configured to store input data. A special parameters SRAM bank is in communication with the PHY-E array. An input mesh data compression module (IDCM) is in communication with the input SRAM banks and the PHY-E array, wherein the PHY-E is reconfigurable to operate in a physics-informed neural network (PINN) modes and a finite element method (FEM) mode. An offset-based sparsity address scheduler (OBSAS) is configured to compress the input data for sparse matrix-vector (SpMV) multiplication in the PINN modes and for conjugate gradient (CG) iterative method in the FEM mode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 3/042 - Knowledge-based neural networksLogical representations of neural networks

3.

PLATFORM OF COMPOSABLE MAMMALIAN ELEMENTS OF TRANSCRIPTION (COMET)

      
Application Number 18886300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-16
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Leonard, Joshua N.
  • Donahue, Patrick S.

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods that include or utilize composable mammalian elements of transcription (COMET) including engineered recombinant proteins that regulate transcription and engineered DNA promoter sequences that are regulated by the engineered recombinant proteins. The elements may be composed to form logic gates, gene expression cascades and programs, and cell-based biosensors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/63 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using vectorsVectorsUse of hosts thereforRegulation of expression
  • C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells

4.

SPHERICAL NUCLEIC ACIDS WITH TAILORED AND ACTIVE PROTEIN CORONAE

      
Application Number 19204026
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-09
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mirkin, Chad A.
  • Zhang, Wuliang
  • Meckes, Brian R.

Abstract

The disclosure is generally related to spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) comprising a protein corona, wherein the SNA comprises (i) a nanoparticle core and (ii) one or more oligonucleotides attached to the surface of the nanoparticle core, wherein the protein corona comprises a plurality of proteins. The disclosure also provides methods of using the same. The disclosure further provides methods of improving stability and/or extending blood circulation half-life of a spherical nucleic acid (SNA), the SNA comprising a nanoparticle core and one or more oligonucleotides attached to the surface of the nanoparticle core, the method comprising adsorbing a plurality of proteins on the surface of the SNA.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07H 21/04 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with deoxyribosyl as saccharide radical
  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • B82Y 5/00 - Nanobiotechnology or nanomedicine, e.g. protein engineering or drug delivery
  • C07H 21/02 - Compounds containing two or more mononucleotide units having separate phosphate or polyphosphate groups linked by saccharide radicals of nucleoside groups, e.g. nucleic acids with ribosyl as saccharide radical
  • C07K 16/22 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against growth factors
  • C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants

5.

OXYGEN GENERATION SYSTEM AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

      
Application Number 18857560
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-20
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Rivnay, Jonathan
  • Cohen-Karni, Itzhaq
  • Lee, Inkyu
  • Surendran, Abhijith
  • Jo, Seonghan
  • Ji, Xudong

Abstract

An oxygenation system producing oxygen for therapeutic cells housed in an implanted or external device, the oxygenation system comprising a first electrode comprising a first material layer stack and a catalyst film of a high surface area or catalyst particles on which at least one catalyst for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction is disposed; and a second electrode comprising a second material stack.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/02 - Prostheses implantable into the body
  • C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
  • C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
  • C25B 9/60 - Constructional parts of cells
  • C25B 11/081 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the element being a noble metal

6.

SYNTHESIS OF COPOLYMERS FROM HOMOPOLYMERS

      
Application Number 18858252
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-20
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Swartz, Jeremy L.
  • Elling, Benjamin Ross
  • Dichtel, William Robert

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods for preparing a copolymer from homopolymers. The method comprises compounding a bond-exchange catalyst and a polymer composition comprising a first homopolymer and a second homopolymer at an effective bond-exchange temperature for an effective bond-exchange time in a compounder, thereby preparing a compounded melt. Also disclosed is a method for preparing a compatibilized blend comprising compounding the copolymer prepared by a method described herein and a second polymer composition at a compatibilization temperature for a compatibilization time in a compounder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08G 18/10 - Prepolymer processes involving reaction of isocyanates or isothiocyanates with compounds having active hydrogen in a first reaction step
  • C08G 18/24 - Catalysts containing metal compounds of tin
  • C08G 18/42 - Polycondensates having carboxylic or carbonic ester groups in the main chain

7.

A CELL-FREE BIO-MANUFACTURING PLATFORM FOR PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS AND CANNABINOIDS

      
Application Number 18251604
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-02
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jewett, Michael C.
  • Vogeli, Bastian
  • Schulz, Luca

Abstract

The invention relates to cell-free systems, methods, and kits for bio-manufacturing natural or chemical products from readily available feedstocks, such as glucose. The systems, methods, and kits allow for cell-free bio-manufacturing of desired products in cell-free conditions, and the rapid optimization of conditions for preparing the products in cell-free conditions. Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and kits for the cell-free production of fatty acids, cannabinoids, and their intermediates.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12P 7/42 - Hydroxy carboxylic acids
  • C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
  • C12N 9/16 - Hydrolases (3.) acting on ester bonds (3.1)
  • C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
  • C12P 7/40 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a carboxyl group

8.

METHOD FOR DETECTING SOLUBLE OLIGOMERIC AMYLOID BETA

      
Application Number 19198513
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-05
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Krafft, Grant A.
  • Klein, William L.
  • Chromy, Brett A.
  • Chang, Lei
  • Lambert, Mary P.
  • Viola, Kirsten L.

Abstract

A method for detecting soluble oligomeric amyloid β in a subject is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 51/10 - Antibodies or immunoglobulinsFragments thereof
  • C07K 16/18 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans
  • G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

9.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CELL-FREE ITERATIVE SITE SATURATION MUTAGENESIS AND ITS APPLICATION FOR THE DIRECTED EVOLUTION OF ENZYMES CATALYZING UNNATURAL REACTIONS

      
Application Number 18878530
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-26
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jewett, Micahel C.
  • Bogart, Jonathan W.
  • Landwehr, Grant M.
  • Karim, Ashty Stephen

Abstract

Disclosed are methods, compositions, systems, and protein compounds for the directed evolution of enzymes and proteins. The method comprising generating variant protein with a desired functionality, comprising one or more DNA expression templates comprising nucleic acid sequences encoding a variant protein, expressing the variant protein using cell-free protein synthesis; and analyzing one or more parameters associated with the variant protein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16B 20/50 - Mutagenesis
  • C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.)ProenzymesCompositions thereofProcesses for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
  • C12N 15/10 - Processes for the isolation, preparation or purification of DNA or RNA
  • G16B 25/20 - Polymerase chain reaction [PCR]Primer or probe designProbe optimisation

10.

OPERATIVE VAGINAL SCOPE

      
Application Number 19049835
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-10
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Bretschneider, Carol Emi
  • Borazjani, Ali
  • Francone, Nicolas Omar
  • Kim, Hyunchul
  • Young, Noah James

Abstract

A pelvic exam device includes an insert. The insert has a proximal end and a distal end, and the distal end of the insert has a dome shape. The pelvic exam device also includes a probe that mounts to the insert, where the probe includes a distal end that is positioned within the insert. The pelvic exam device also includes one or more cameras mounted to the distal end of the probe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 1/303 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor for the vagina, i.e. vaginoscopes
  • A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
  • A61B 1/018 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor characterised by internal passages or accessories therefor for receiving instruments
  • A61B 1/045 - Control thereof
  • A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
  • A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements

11.

METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING DIALYKYLAMINO DISULFIDE DYNAMIC CROSSLINKERS

      
Application Number US2025014742
Publication Number 2025/171099
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-06
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner
  • BRASKEM AMERICA, INC. (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Torkelson, John Mark
  • Debsharma, Tapas
  • Purwanto, Nathan Suryajaya
  • Mitchell, Sarah
  • Mcloughlin, Kimberly Miller
  • Kennedy, Jayme

Abstract

Provided are methods of synthesizing polymerizable alkylamino disulfide compounds which may be used as dynamic crosslinkers to form dynamic crosslinked polymer networks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 295/16 - Heterocyclic compounds containing polymethylene-imine rings with at least five ring members, 3-azabicyclo [3.2.2] nonane, piperazine, morpholine or thiomorpholine rings, having only hydrogen atoms directly attached to the ring carbon atoms acylated on ring nitrogen atoms
  • C07D 295/21 - Radicals derived from sulfur analogues of carbonic acid
  • C08K 5/43 - Compounds containing sulfur bound to nitrogen
  • C08K 5/44 - Sulfenamides

12.

Efficient Ray-Tracing Rendering Processor with Optimization for Mobile Devices and Support of Inverse Rendering

      
Application Number 19053742
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-14
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Gu, Jie
  • Guo, Shiyu

Abstract

In certain aspects, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) comprises a global ray-tracing scheduler (GRTS) in communication with a processing element (PE) array. The ASIC comprises a global memory access controller (GMAC) in communication with the PE array and the GRTS. The ASIC comprises a physical attributes MEM (PAMEM) in communication with the GRTS. The ASIC comprises a reconfigurable mixed-precision processing element of the PE array configured to support an inverse rendering mode for background extraction and a ray-tracing mode.

IPC Classes  ?

13.

KERNEL-BASED ERGODIC SEARCH

      
Application Number 18914929
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-14
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner
  • Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Sun, Muchen
  • Gaggar, Ayush
  • Trautman, Peter F.
  • Murphey, Todd David

Abstract

According to one aspect, kernel-based ergodic search using a robot may include receiving a target distribution indicative of a desired ergodic search coverage, generating a kernel-based ergodic metric based on the target distribution and a candidate trajectory, generating a kernel-based ergodic gradient based on the kernel-based ergodic metric, generating a trajectory based on the kernel-based ergodic gradient, and implementing the trajectory for the robot.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25J 9/16 - Programme controls
  • G06F 17/11 - Complex mathematical operations for solving equations

14.

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SYSTEM-ON-A-CHIP FOR A NEURAL INTERFACE

      
Application Number US2025014722
Publication Number 2025/171089
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-06
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Gu, Jie
  • Wei, Yijie
  • Zhong, Zhiwei

Abstract

In one aspect, a system-on-a-chip (SoC) includes a plurality of programmable channels. The SoC includes an analog front end in communication with the plurality of programmable channels. The SoC includes a processing element array configured to receive output signals from the analog front end. The SoC includes an instruction memory supporting an instruction set architecture for supervising computing task of the processing element array, wherein the instruction memory comprises infinite impulse response instructions, discrete Fourier transform instructions, convolutional layer instructions, and fully connected layer instructions, wherein the processing element array is configured to execute instructions in the instruction memory, which, when executed, cause the processing element array to perform functions of a confusion matrix based teach-student convolutional neural network for low power and low latency, and perform functions of a sparsity controller for lower power.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06N 3/065 - Analogue means
  • G11C 11/54 - Digital stores characterised by the use of particular electric or magnetic storage elementsStorage elements therefor using elements simulating biological cells, e.g. neuron
  • G11C 7/10 - Input/output [I/O] data interface arrangements, e.g. I/O data control circuits, I/O data buffers
  • G06N 3/045 - Combinations of networks
  • G06N 3/0464 - Convolutional networks [CNN, ConvNet]

15.

SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIOR PREDICTIONS AND TREATMENT

      
Application Number US2025014971
Publication Number 2025/171236
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-07
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner
  • UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • WAHRHEIT, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Vike, Nicole
  • Bari, Sumra
  • Breiter, Hans
  • Kim, Byoungwoo
  • Lalvani, Shamal, Shashi
  • Stefanopoulos, Leandros
  • Katsaggelos, Aggelos
  • Block, Martin

Abstract

Certain aspects of the disclosure provide systems and methods for diagnosis and treatment of suicidal thought and behavior (STB) through reward-aversion judgment and contextual variables. Methods include generating a set of STB parameters associated with a subject, the set of STB parameters based on reward-aversion judgment variables and contextual variables and processing the set of STB parameters with a machine learning model to generate an STB prediction. The subject may then be treated based on the STB prediction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/16 - Devices for psychotechnicsTesting reaction times
  • A61N 1/36 - Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for stimulation, e.g. heart pace-makers
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records

16.

ALLOMELANIN-INSPIRED NANOADDITIVES FOR THE RADIATION PROTECTION OF POLYURETHANE

      
Application Number US2025015109
Publication Number 2025/171328
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-07
Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Gianneschi, Nathan C.
  • Irie, Lauren M.
  • Lewis, Broderick
  • Shull, Kenneth R.

Abstract

Aspects of the invention include a nanoadditive comprising a synthetic melanin-inspired nanoparticle, wherein: the synthetic melanin-inspired nanoparticle comprises a plurality of covalently-linked artificial melanin precursors, and each artificial melanin precursor independently comprises an artificial allomelanin precursor, an artificial eumelanin precursor, or a structural isomer thereof. Aspects of the invention include methods of generating polymer nanocomposites and methods of enhancing a mechanical property of a polymeric material.

IPC Classes  ?

17.

MASS SPECTROMETRY METHODS FOR DETERMINING GLYCOPROTEOFORM-BASED BIOMARKERS

      
Application Number 18855193
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-10
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Patrie, Stephen Matthew
  • Duan, Jiana

Abstract

Disclosed herein are mass spectrometry methods for determining glycoproteoform-based biomarkers. The methods comprise identifying, with a processor from mass spectrometry data of the glycoprotein, a set of glycoproteoforms where each of the glycoproteoforms have a measurable intact mass; generating, with the processor from the identified set of glycoproteoforms, a glycoproteoform network separated by saccharide features, determining, with the processor from the glycoproteoform network, a site-independent prediction of N-glycans mapped to biosynthesis pathways; and generating, with the processor from the determined N-glycans mapped to biosynthesis pathways, a glycan structure. The methods may be used to analyze a glycoprotein in a subject, analyze disease progression, or identify disease onset or a recovery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
  • G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
  • G06N 20/20 - Ensemble learning
  • G16B 40/10 - Signal processing, e.g. from mass spectrometry [MS] or from PCR
  • G16B 45/00 - ICT specially adapted for bioinformatics-related data visualisation, e.g. displaying of maps or networks

18.

ADDITIVELY MANUFACTURED MONOCRYSTALLINE REBCO SUPERCONDUCTORS AND FABRICATION METHODS OF SAME

      
Application Number 19044744
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-04
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • FERMI RESEARCH ALLIANCE, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Boffo, Cristian
  • Dunand, David C.
  • Zhang, Dingchang

Abstract

This invention discloses a monocrystalline superconductor and a method for fabricating the monocrystalline superconductor. The method includes providing an ink comprising a mixture of powders of RE2O3, BaCO3, and a Ba and/or Cu precursor with a binder and a solvent; extruding the ink into micro-lattices layer by layer to form a three dimension (3D)-printed object with a desired architecture; sintering the 3D-printed object to obtain a polycrystalline 3D-printed object comprising REBa2Cu3O7-x(RE123)+RE2BaCuO5 (RE211); and performing single-crystal growth of monocrystalline structures from the polycrystalline 3D-printed object to fabricate the monocrystalline superconductor, wherein RE represents a rare-earth element selected from the group consisting of Y, La, Sm, Nd, Gd, and Eu.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01F 6/06 - Coils, e.g. winding, insulating, terminating or casing arrangements therefor
  • B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing
  • B33Y 70/10 - Composites of different types of material, e.g. mixtures of ceramics and polymers or mixtures of metals and biomaterials
  • B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

19.

METHODS OF SYNTHESIZING DIALYKYLAMINO DISULFIDE DYNAMIC CROSSLINKERS

      
Application Number 19046839
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-06
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner
  • Braskem America, Inc. (USA)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Torkelson, John Mark
  • Debsharma, Tapas
  • Purwanto, Nathan Suryajaya
  • Mitchell, Sarah
  • Mcloughlin, Kimberly Miller
  • Kennedy, Jayme

Abstract

Provided are methods of synthesizing polymerizable alkylamino disulfide compounds which may be used as dynamic crosslinkers to form dynamic crosslinked polymer networks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 246/00 - Copolymers in which the nature of only the monomers in minority is defined
  • C07D 211/96 - Sulfur atom

20.

CALIBRATION TOOL FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18430275
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-01
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner
  • NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • ECOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPERIEURE (Canada)
Inventor
  • Bonev, Ilian
  • Sun, Cheng
  • Zhang, Pengpeng
  • Krim, Yasser
  • Jones, Evan
  • Zhao, Nanzhu

Abstract

A three-dimensional printing system includes a tank, an arm, a rigid base, a light source, and a calibration tool. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The arm is configured to be movable relative to the tank. The rigid base is connected to the arm. The light source is configured to emit light to the tank to form an object on the rigid base. The calibration tool is connected to the tank. The calibration tool is configured to calibrate at least one of the tank and the arm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B29C 64/124 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified
  • B29C 64/307 - Handling of material to be used in additive manufacturing
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

21.

GUIDE RAIL FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18430300
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-02-01
First Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner
  • NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • ECOLE DE TECHNOLOGIE SUPERIEURE (Canada)
Inventor
  • Zhao, Nanzhu
  • Bonev, Ilian
  • Sun, Cheng
  • Zhang, Pengpeng
  • Krim, Yasser
  • Jones, Evan

Abstract

A three-dimensional printing system includes a tank, a guide rail, an arm, a rigid base, and a light source. The tank contains a liquid photopolymer resin. The guide rail is mounted externally of the tank. The arm is movably connected to the guide rail. The arm is configured to be movable relative to the tank along the guide rail. The rigid base is connected to the arm. The light source is configured to emit light to the tank to form an object on the rigid base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/232 - Driving means for motion along the axis orthogonal to the plane of a layer
  • B29C 64/321 - Feeding
  • B29C 64/35 - Cleaning
  • B29C 64/379 - Handling of additively manufactured objects, e.g. using robots
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 40/20 - Post-treatment, e.g. curing, coating or polishing

22.

CATALYTIC HYDROGENOLYSIS OF A POLYMER

      
Application Number 18580514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-20
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Marks, Tobin Jay
  • Kratish, Yosi
  • Mason, Alexander Heath

Abstract

Provided is a process for hydrogenolysis of a polymer that includes providing in a reactor the polymer, hydrogen gas and a supported organometallic catalyst. The supported organometallic catalyst formed from an organometallic complex precatalyst and an acidic metal oxide support. The polymer is reacted with the supported organometallic catalyst in the presence of the hydrogen gas at a predetermined temperature in the reactor to produce a reduced polymer product having a weight average molecular weight less than the polymer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 4/22 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from hydrocarbons containing a larger number of carbon atoms by depolymerisation to the original monomer, e.g. dicyclopentadiene to cyclopentadiene
  • B01J 27/053 - Sulfates
  • B01J 31/12 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing organic compounds or metal hydrides containing organo-metallic compounds or metal hydrides
  • B01J 31/26 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing in addition, inorganic metal compounds not provided for in groups

23.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING A STRICTURE ALONG THE BILIARY AND/OR PANCREATIC TRACT

      
Application Number 19183147
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-04-18
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner
  • BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Dayton, Peter L.
  • Gessler, Iii, Raymond D.
  • Komanduri, Srinadh
  • Matteson, Jason
  • Olson, Mark P.

Abstract

Medical devices and systems for treating a stricture, for example along the biliary and/or pancreatic tract, are disclosed. An example system may include a guidewire having a distal end and defining a lumen. A stiffening rod may be slidably disposed within the lumen. The stiffening rod may have a distal end and a distal end region disposed adjacent to the distal end. The stiffening rod may be configured to shift between a first position where the distal end of the stiffening rod is disposed proximally of the distal end of the guidewire and a second position where the distal end of the stiffening rod is disposed distally of the distal end of the guidewire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 17/22 - Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on inner organs of the bodyImplements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bonesSurgical instruments, devices or methods for invasive removal or destruction of calculus using mechanical vibrationsSurgical instruments, devices or methods for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for

24.

TISSUE CULTURE PLATFORM HAVING MULTIPLE WELL CHAMBERS FLUIDICALLY COUPLED VIA MICROFLUIDIC CHANNELS AND SELECTOR VALVES

      
Application Number 19057771
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-19
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Rogers, Hunter B.
  • Woodruff, Teresa K.
  • Kim, Ji-Yong Julie
  • Campo, Hannes Marcus

Abstract

Tissue culture platforms that may be configured for tissue culture or biological cell culture, and methods for use thereof, are described. In general, the tissue culture platforms include multiple well chambers that are fluidically coupled by one or more channels. Flow between the different well chambers is controlled via one or more selector valves, enabling a single tissue culture platform that can provide multiple integrated culture subsystems, multiple non-interacting culture subsystems, or combinations thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12M 3/00 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus
  • C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
  • C12M 1/02 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with agitation meansApparatus for enzymology or microbiology with heat exchange means
  • C12M 1/32 - Inoculator or sampler multiple field or continuous type
  • C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
  • C12M 3/06 - Tissue, human, animal or plant cell, or virus culture apparatus with filtration, ultrafiltration, inverse osmosis or dialysis means

25.

ULTRA-SENSITIVE DETECTION OF ANALYTES WITH ALLOSTERIC TRANSCRIPTION FACTOR INTERFACED MICROCANTILEVERS

      
Application Number US2025013205
Publication Number 2025/160550
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-27
Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Lucks, Julius, Beau
  • Dravid, Vinayak, P.
  • Shekhawat, Gajendra, S.

Abstract

Systems and methods for detecting one or more analytes in a liquid sample are disclosed herein using a microcantilever coated with polynucleotides that comprise operator sequences specific to allosteric transcription factors are provided herein. Presence of analytes in the sample release the allosteric transcription factors causing a detectable change in the configuration of the microcantilever.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/68 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids
  • G01N 27/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means
  • G01N 33/18 - Water
  • G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
  • B81B 3/00 - Devices comprising flexible or deformable elements, e.g. comprising elastic tongues or membranes
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof

26.

LOW-INERTIA THIN FILM CLUTCHES

      
Application Number US2025012441
Publication Number 2025/155983
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-21
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Aksoy, Bekir
  • Forbes, Ben
  • Peshkin, Michael Aaron
  • Colgate, James Edward

Abstract

The present disclosure describes use and construction of low-inertia thin film clutches and transmissions. The low-inertia thin film clutches include a soft inter-layer between the switchable adhesion layer and a backing to achieve a uniform force distribution. This design allows clutches to engage and disengage instantly with fixed or moving surfaces and prevents slipping and/or creeping. The adhesion layer uses a switching mechanism to switch between on and off states. The soft inter-layer, which is laminated between the switchable adhesion layer and an inextensible yet flexible backing, ensures uniform force distribution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16D 28/00 - Electrically-actuated clutches
  • H02N 13/00 - Clutches or holding devices using electrostatic attraction, e.g. using Johnson-Rahbek effect
  • F16D 27/10 - Magnetically-actuated clutchesControl or electric circuits therefor with an electromagnet not rotating with a clutching member, i.e. without collecting rings

27.

METHODS FOR PERFORMING HIGH-SPEED, SCANNED LASER STRUCTURING OF MULTI-LAYERED ECO-BIORESORBABLE MATERIALS AND FABRICATING BIORESORBABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES, AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

      
Application Number 18708271
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-10
First Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Rogers, John A.
  • Banks, Anthony
  • Yang, Quansan
  • Hu, Ziying

Abstract

This invention relates to methods for performing laser structuring of multi-layered ecoresorbable or bioresorbable materials and fabricating a bioresorbable electronic device using pisosecond-pulsed laser, devices fabricated by the methods, and applications of the same. Specifically, the method includes: sequentially forming a plurality of ecoresorbable or bioresorbable material layers on a flexible substrate; patterning, locally thinning or ablating, using a picosecond-pulsed laser system, the ecoresorbable or bioresorbable material layers to form sensing components and interconnection traces of the bioresorbable electronic device; and patterning and ablating, using a picosecond-pulsed laser system, the flexible substrate to form stretchable portions of the bioresorbable electronic device. The material layers may be formed on the flexible substrate by physical lamination, transfer printing, deposition or growth techniques. The use of the picosecond-pulsed laser is advantageous because the ablation process occurs on timescales sufficiently short to limit thermal diffusion and the associated spread of the heat-affected zone.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 26/402 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic material, e.g. isolators
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/026 - Measuring blood flow
  • B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
  • H01L 21/268 - Bombardment with wave or particle radiation with high-energy radiation using electromagnetic radiation, e.g. laser radiation

28.

Use of Trinucleotide Repeat RNAs To Treat Cancer

      
Application Number 19096606
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-03-31
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Peter, Marcus E.
  • Murmann, Andrea E.

Abstract

Disclosed are compositions and methods related to RNA interference (RNAi) and the use of RNAi active sequence for treating diseases and disorders. Particular disclosed are toxic RNAi active sequences such as siRNA and shRNA for killing cancer cells. The disclosed toxic RNAi active sequences typically include trinucleotide repeats and preferentially target the expression of multiple essential genes for cell survival and/or growth.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • A61K 31/713 - Double-stranded nucleic acids or oligonucleotides
  • A61K 47/64 - Drug-peptide, drug-protein or drug-polyamino acid conjugates, i.e. the modifying agent being a peptide, protein or polyamino acid which is covalently bonded or complexed to a therapeutically active agent
  • A61K 47/69 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the conjugate being characterised by physical or galenical forms, e.g. emulsion, particle, inclusion complex, stent or kit
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • C12N 15/11 - DNA or RNA fragmentsModified forms thereof

29.

AQUEOUS PEPTIDE PROGRAMMING OF THE VINYLIDENE FLUORIDE FERROELECTRIC PHASE

      
Application Number 18413417
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-16
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Stupp, Samuel I.
  • Yang, Yang

Abstract

Provided herein are peptide amphiphiles comprising a β-sheet forming peptide sequence conjugated to two or more vinylidene fluoride (VDF) monomers, and nanoscale ferroelectric structures comprising the same.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 17/02 - Peptides being immobilised on, or in, an organic carrier
  • B82Y 25/00 - Nanomagnetism, e.g. magnetoimpedance, anisotropic magnetoresistance, giant magnetoresistance or tunneling magnetoresistance
  • C07K 5/103 - Tetrapeptides the side chain of the first amino acid being acyclic, e.g. Gly, Ala
  • C07K 5/113 - Tetrapeptides the side chain of the first amino acid containing more carboxyl groups than amino groups, or derivatives thereof, e.g. Asp, Glu, Asn

30.

IRON-TUNGSTEN REDOX SYSTEM AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME

      
Application Number US2025010411
Publication Number 2025/151356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-06
Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Pennell, Samuel Mark
  • Dunand, David C.

Abstract

xxx represents a concentration (at%) of tungsten (W) in the powder architecture and is in a range of about 1-75 at%, wherein the powder architecture comprises powder bed, powder suspension, foams, fibers, and/or printed microlattices.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 9/22 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using chemical processes with reduction of metal compounds starting from solid metal compounds using gaseous reductors
  • C22C 33/02 - Making ferrous alloys by powder metallurgy
  • C22C 38/12 - Ferrous alloys, e.g. steel alloys containing tungsten, tantalum, molybdenum, vanadium or niobium
  • B33Y 70/10 - Composites of different types of material, e.g. mixtures of ceramics and polymers or mixtures of metals and biomaterials

31.

THREE-DIMENSIONAL CONSTRUCTION BLOCKS WITH CONFIGURATION-INVARIANT ATTACHMENT

      
Application Number US2025010818
Publication Number 2025/151560
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-08
Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Hummer, Tyler
  • Kriegman, Samuel

Abstract

A construction block system includes a shell, where the shell forms a cell of the system. The system also includes one or more magnets embedded in each of the exterior sides of the shell, where the one or more magnets are mounted such that magnets along opposing faces of aligned cells have opposite poles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A63H 33/04 - Building blocks, strips or similar building parts

32.

ANTIBODIES FOR TREATMENT OF CORONAVIRUS DISEASE

      
Application Number 19000508
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-23
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner
  • Northwestern University (USA)
  • The Texas A&M University System (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Huiping
  • Fang, Deyu
  • Mubarak, Hannah Faisal
  • Hoffmann, Andrew Daniel
  • Dashzeveg, Nurmaa Khund
  • El-Shennawy, Lamiaa Khamies Mohamed Ali
  • Wei, Juncheng
  • Shen, Yang
  • Tan, Wuwei

Abstract

Provided herein are antibodies and pharmaceutical compositions for treating coronavirus disease, and methods of their use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 16/10 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from viruses from RNA viruses
  • A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
  • A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses

33.

AUTOMATIC ION CONTROL FOR CHARGE DETECTION MASS SPECTROMETRY

      
Application Number 18705384
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-28
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner
  • Thermo Finnigan LLC (USA)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Senko, Michael W.
  • Mcgee, John P.
  • Kafader, Jared Otto
  • Kelleher, Neil L.
  • Compton, Philip D.

Abstract

A method of performing automatic ion control for mass spectrometry includes acquiring, by charge detection mass spectrometry, a mass spectrum comprising a plurality of peaks representing intensity as a function of mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) of a population of ions analyzed by a mass analyzer during an acquisition event. Based on the mass spectrum, a measured signal density of a selected m/z range of the mass spectrum is determined. An ion population control parameter for a subsequent acquisition event is set based on the measured signal density and a target signal density. The ion population control parameter regulates a population of ions analyzed by the mass analyzer during the subsequent acquisition event.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01J 49/42 - Stability-of-path spectrometers, e.g. monopole, quadrupole, multipole, farvitrons

34.

NU

      
Serial Number 99281718
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-14
Owner Northwestern University ()
NICE Classes  ? 25 - Clothing; footwear; headgear

Goods & Services

Hats

35.

NU

      
Serial Number 99281724
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-07-14
Owner Northwestern University ()
NICE Classes  ?
  • 28 - Games; toys; sports equipment
  • 16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
  • 21 - HouseHold or kitchen utensils, containers and materials; glassware; porcelain; earthenware

Goods & Services

Golf bags Stickers Drinking cups

36.

SELF-HEALING COPOLYMERS

      
Application Number 19014598
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-09
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Torkelson, John Mark
  • Wang, Tong

Abstract

Provided are random copolymers exhibiting the ability to self-heal, including under ambient conditions (room temperature and atmospheric pressure). Compositions comprising the random copolymers are also provided. The self-healing, random copolymer is a polymerization product of monomers comprising a branched alkyl (meth)acrylate and a comonomer, wherein the branched alkyl (meth)acrylate is present at an amount of at least 40 mol %.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08F 212/08 - Styrene
  • C08F 220/18 - Esters of monohydric alcohols or phenols of phenols or of alcohols containing two or more carbon atoms with acrylic or methacrylic acids
  • C09D 125/14 - Copolymers of styrene with unsaturated esters
  • C09D 133/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical

37.

MILLIMETER-SCALE WIRELESS IMPLANTABLE AUTONOMOUS OXYGENATOR PLATFORM AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

      
Application Number US2025010450
Publication Number 2025/147709
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-06
Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION (USA)
Inventor
  • Rivnay, Jonathan
  • Hester, Josiah, D.
  • Veiseh, Omid
  • Robinson, Jacob
  • Cohen-Karni, Itzhaq
  • Jo, Seonghan
  • Liu, Junyi
  • Lee, Inkyu
  • Surendran, Abhijith
  • Nandakumar, Aaditya
  • Khan, Reem

Abstract

An oxygenation system producing oxygen for therapeutic cells housed in an implanted or external system housing the therapeutic cells. The oxygenation system comprises a mm-scale oxygenator having at least one metal electrode; a miniaturized application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) controlling an oxygen production by the oxygenator; a miniaturized communication unit; and a miniaturized power unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 2/02 - Prostheses implantable into the body
  • A61M 13/00 - Insufflators for therapeutic or disinfectant purposes
  • A61B 17/34 - TrocarsPuncturing needles
  • C25B 1/04 - Hydrogen or oxygen by electrolysis of water
  • C25B 11/077 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the compound being a non-noble metal oxide
  • A61L 27/38 - Animal cells

38.

KEAP1 INHIBITING PROTEIN-LIKE POLYMERS

      
Application Number 18850729
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-04-03
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Gianneschi, Nathan C.
  • Carrow, Kendal Paige
  • Hopps, Madeline Prindiville

Abstract

In an aspect, the invention provides therapeutic agents comprising brush polymers that address challenges associated with conventional administration of free therapeutic peptides. In an embodiment, for example, the invention provides brush polymers incorporating one or more therapeutic peptides comprising a sequence having 75% or greater sequence identity with an 8 to 12 amino acid fragment of SEQ ID NO: 218 (MDLIDILWRQDIDLGVSREVFDFS). Therapeutic agents of the invention comprising brush polymers include high-density brush polymers including cross-linked brush polymers, brush block copolymers, and brush random copolymers. In an embodiment, brush polymers of the invention exhibit proteolysis-resistant characteristics and maintain their biological function during formulation and administration. The invention also includes methods of making and using therapeutic agents comprising brush polymers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 7/06 - Linear peptides containing only normal peptide links having 5 to 11 amino acids
  • A61K 38/00 - Medicinal preparations containing peptides

39.

IMMUNE CELL SELECTION, EXPANSION, AND USE

      
Application Number 18980918
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-13
First Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor Leventhal, Joseph R.

Abstract

Methods, compositions, and kits for generating therapeutically relevant populations of immunosuppressive T-reg cells and uses thereof are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
  • A61K 40/11 - T-cells, e.g. tumour infiltrating lymphocytes [TIL] or regulatory T [Treg] cellsLymphokine-activated killer [LAK] cells
  • A61K 40/22 - Immunosuppressive or immunotolerising
  • A61K 40/41 - Vertebrate antigens
  • A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection
  • C12N 5/0783 - T cellsNK cellsProgenitors of T or NK cells
  • G01N 33/50 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing
  • G01N 33/537 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with immune complex formed in liquid phase with separation of immune complex from unbound antigen or antibody
  • G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

40.

ORTHOGONAL TRANSLATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS THEREOF

      
Application Number US2025010451
Publication Number 2025/147710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-06
Publication Date 2025-07-10
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (USA)
Inventor
  • Seki, Kosuke
  • Jewett, Michael, Christopher
  • Penev, Petar, Ivov
  • Banfield, Jillian, Fiona

Abstract

in vitrin vitro.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins
  • C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes
  • C12N 9/00 - Enzymes, e.g. ligases (6.)ProenzymesCompositions thereofProcesses for preparing, activating, inhibiting, separating, or purifying enzymes
  • C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
  • C12N 15/31 - Genes encoding microbial proteins, e.g. enterotoxins

41.

DUAL POROSITY MEMBRANE

      
Application Number 18866846
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-18
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Ameer, Guillermo A.
  • Rivnay, Jonathan
  • Wang, Huifeng

Abstract

Provided herein are compositions comprising dual-porosity membranes an microporous outer layer and a nanoporous inner layer, and methods of use thereof. In particular, polycarbonate-based polyurethane bilayer membranes are formed in the presence of pore-forming agents that allow for differ pore sizes to be achieved in inner and outer layers. The dual-porosity membranes herein find use in encapsulating therapeutic cells for transplantation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61L 27/56 - Porous or cellular materials
  • A61L 27/18 - Macromolecular materials obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
  • A61L 27/54 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances
  • B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
  • C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor

42.

METHOD OF ELECTRODEPOSITION IN SEAWATER FOR THE GROWTH OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

      
Application Number EP2024088530
Publication Number 2025/141136
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-27
Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner
  • CEMEX INNOVATION HOLDING AG (Switzerland)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Rotta Loria, Alessandro
  • Lopez, Jeffrey
  • Devi, Nishu
  • Wagner, Amy
  • Guerini, Alexandre
  • Zampini, Davide

Abstract

22 enriched solutions, that can be used in the construction industry.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C02F 1/46 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods
  • C02F 1/461 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by electrochemical methods by electrolysis
  • C02F 1/00 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
  • C02F 1/66 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by neutralisationTreatment of water, waste water, or sewage pH adjustment
  • C02F 101/10 - Inorganic compounds
  • C02F 103/08 - Seawater, e.g. for desalination

43.

COMPOSITE CROSS-BEAM FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY PACKS

      
Application Number 18418828
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-01-22
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner
  • GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC (USA)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Gilliam, Mary
  • Oury, Andrew P.
  • Zhao, Selina Xinyue
  • Wang, Hui-Ping
  • Huang, Lu
  • Yao, Jian
  • Aitharaju, Venkateshwar R.
  • Xu, Yunzhi

Abstract

A beam for supporting a plurality of prismatic batteries in battery enclosure of an electric vehicle includes a base, having a lower elongate horizontal flange, and an upper elongate horizontal flange, narrower than the lower elongate horizontal flange, spaced above the lower elongate horizontal flange by a vertical web. A web member can be disposed on the upper elongate horizontal flange of the base, and includes first and second elongate exterior vertical wall members. At least two elongate inserts disposed between the vertical exterior wall members, and configured to at least in part form at least one longitudinally extending channel between them. The elongate inserts can be made of metal and the longitudinally extending channel provides a pathway for cooling fluid. A cap can engage the upper edges of the vertical wall members and enclose the metal inserts in the space between the first and second vertical wall members.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/249 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for aircraft or vehicles, e.g. cars or trains
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/653 - Means for temperature control structurally associated with the cells characterised by electrically insulating or thermally conductive materials
  • H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
  • H01M 50/209 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for prismatic or rectangular cells
  • H01M 50/227 - Organic material
  • H01M 50/231 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the material of the casings or racks having a layered structure

44.

METHOD OF ELECTRODEPOSITION IN SEAWATER FOR THE GROWTH OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

      
Application Number 18400950
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-29
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner
  • CEMEX Innovation Holding AG (Switzerland)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Rotta Loria, Alessandro
  • Lopez, Jeffrey
  • Devi, Nishu
  • Wagner, Amy
  • Guerini, Alexandre
  • Zampini, Davide

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method to produce calcium rich-based aggregates by electrodeposition in salty aqueous CO2 enriched solutions, that can be used in the construction industry. The method includes filtering an aqueous salty solution to produce an aqueous salty solution free of organic debris or pollutants, adjusting a temperature and pH in a conditioning reactor CR1 to produce an aqueous salty solution, bringing the aqueous salty solution from CR1 to a continuous reactor CR2 equipped with an electroactive substrate comprising at least one cathode and at least one anode connected to an electrical DC supply, injecting in CR2 a flux of a gas mixture containing CO2 (C-gas) in contact with the flux of the aqueous solution, applying to the flux of the CO2-enriched aqueous solution a constant DC current, and recovering the calcium rich-based aggregates deposited on the electroactive substrate and/or on the bottom of CR2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 1/18 - Alkaline earth metal compounds or magnesium compounds
  • C25B 15/08 - Supplying or removing reactants or electrolytesRegeneration of electrolytes

45.

ANALYTES' DETECTION USING REGULATED IN VITRO TRANSCRIPTION

      
Application Number 18979207
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-12
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Lucks, Julius B.
  • Alam, Khalid K.
  • Jung, Jaeyoung K.

Abstract

Disclosed are compositions, systems, kits, and methods for detecting an analyte in a sample by regulated in vitro transcription. The compositions, systems, kits, and methods typically comprise and/or utilize one or more components selected from: (a) an RNA polymerase; (b) an allosteric transcription factor (ATF), wherein the ATF binds an analyte or target molecule as a ligand; (c) a reporter molecule, and (d) an engineered transcription template; and/or any combination thereof. The engineered transcription template typically comprises a promoter sequence for the RNA polymerase and an operator sequence for the ATF. The promoter sequence and operator sequence are operably linked to a sequence encoding an RNA, wherein the ATF modulates transcription of the encoded RNA when the ATF binds the analyte or target molecule as a ligand, wherein the transcribed RNA generates or interferes with a detectable signal in conjunction with the reporter molecule.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/6897 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving nucleic acids involving reporter genes operably linked to promoters
  • C12N 9/12 - Transferases (2.) transferring phosphorus containing groups, e.g. kinases (2.7)
  • C12N 15/115 - Aptamers, i.e. nucleic acids binding a target molecule specifically and with high affinity without hybridising therewith

46.

ENCAPSULATED FLEXIBLE ELECTRONICS FOR LONG-TERM IMPLANTATION

      
Application Number 19034797
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-23
First Publication Date 2025-07-03
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS (USA)
Inventor
  • Rogers, John A.
  • Fang, Hui
  • Zhao, Jianing
  • Song, Enming
  • Lee, Yoon Kyeung

Abstract

Provided are methods of making a liquid and liquid vapor-proof material, and relates long-term implantable electronic devices. The method comprises providing a first substrate having a first-side encapsulating layer supported by at least a portion of the first substrate; providing a material onto the first-side encapsulating layer; providing a second substrate having a second-side encapsulating layer supported by at least a portion of the second substrate; covering an exposed surface of the material provided onto the first-side encapsulation layer with the second-side encapsulating layer; wherein said encapsulating layers are substantially defect free so that liquid or liquid vapor is prevented from passing through each of the encapsulating layers; thereby making the liquid or liquid vapor-proof material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/283 - Invasive
  • A61B 5/03 - Measuring fluid pressure within the body other than blood pressure, e.g. cerebral pressure
  • A61B 5/361 - Detecting fibrillation
  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
  • G01N 27/414 - Ion-sensitive or chemical field-effect transistors, i.e. ISFETS or CHEMFETS
  • H01L 21/02 - Manufacture or treatment of semiconductor devices or of parts thereof

47.

TERRESTRIAL MICROBIAL FUEL CELL

      
Application Number 18989416
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner
  • Northwestern University (USA)
  • Georgia Tech Research Corporation (USA)
Inventor
  • Hester, Josiah David
  • Wells, George F.
  • Yen, Bill
  • Shuai, Weitao
  • Arora, Nivedita

Abstract

A microbial fuel cell includes a first conductive electrode that hosts a plurality of microbes that break down organic matter to perform oxidation and release electrons. The first conductive electrode is an anode. The microbial fuel cell also includes a second conductive electrode operatively coupled to the first conductive electrode. The second conductive electrode is a cathode that is vertically oriented in soil that includes the organic matter. Additionally, at least a portion of the cathode is contact with air.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/16 - Biochemical fuel cells, i.e. cells in which microorganisms function as catalysts
  • H01M 8/04537 - Electric variables

48.

SINGLE ATOM CATALYSTS ANCHORED ON THREE-DIMENSIONAL MESOPOROUS SUPPORTS FOR CARBONATE ELECTROLYSIS TO SYNGAS

      
Application Number US2024060755
Publication Number 2025/137092
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-18
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sargent, Edward, Hartley
  • Qi, Long
  • Huang, Wenyu
  • Xie, Ke
  • Liu, Hengzhou
  • An, Lun

Abstract

22in situ22 in the catholyte. Doped single metal atom catalysts are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 9/19 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms
  • C25B 9/65 - Means for supplying currentElectrode connectionsElectric inter-cell connections
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
  • C25B 9/17 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof

49.

PROXY BINDING FOR SCREENING THERAPEUTIC COMPOUNDS

      
Application Number US2024061138
Publication Number 2025/137355
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-19
Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Abdulkadir, Sarki Abba
  • Truica, Mihai Ioan
  • Schiltz, Gary E.

Abstract

Method for treating a subject for a cancer are provided. The method may include treating a subject for a cancer responsive to MYC inhibition, the method comprising administering a MYC inhibitor to the subject if the MYC inhibitor Response Signature (MiRS) score for the cancer is greater than 0.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/415 - 1,2-Diazoles
  • A61K 47/54 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic compound
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • C12Q 1/6886 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for diseases caused by alterations of genetic material for cancer
  • G01N 33/574 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for cancer
  • C07D 231/12 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,2-diazole or hydrogenated 1,2-diazole rings not condensed with other rings having two or three double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with only hydrogen atoms, hydrocarbon or substituted hydrocarbon radicals, directly attached to ring carbon atoms
  • C07D 401/04 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings directly linked by a ring-member-to-ring- member bond

50.

VIROFIND: A NOVEL PLATFORM FOR DETECTION AND DISCOVERY OF THE ENTIRE VIROGENOME IN CLINICAL SAMPLES

      
Application Number 18896617
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-25
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Koralnik, Igor J.
  • Hanson, Barbara A.
  • Dang, Xin

Abstract

The invention relates to methods, systems and components thereof for detecting and discovering viruses in a clinical sample. In particular, the invention relates to methods, systems, and components thereof for detecting and discovering a plurality of viruses in a clinical sample.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12Q 1/70 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving virus or bacteriophage

51.

CELL TYPE SELECTIVE DELIVERY OF EXOSOME CARGO USING NOTCH LIGAND-RECEPTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18985235
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-18
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Savas, Jeffrey Nicholas
  • Wang, Yi-Zhi

Abstract

Provided herein are engineered exosomes and uses thereof for cell-type selective delivery of cargo. In particular, provided herein are engineered exosomes expressing a Notch ligand binding domain and uses thereof for targeted delivery of therapeutic cargo to cells expressing Notch ligand, such as neurons.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 9/51 - Nanocapsules
  • A61K 31/711 - Natural deoxyribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only 2'-deoxyriboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or thymine and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
  • C07K 14/705 - ReceptorsCell surface antigensCell surface determinants

52.

USE OF ANNEXINS IN PREVENTING AND TREATING CARDIAC NEURONAL CELL MEMBRANE INJURY AND DISEASE

      
Application Number 18838195
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-13
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Demonbreun, Alexis R.
  • Fullenkamp, Dominic E.
  • Sadleir, Katherine Rose
  • Vassar, Robert J.
  • Mcnally, Elizabeth M.

Abstract

The present disclosure generally provides compositions and methods for increasing the activity of an annexin protein to treat a cellular membrane injury in a patient in need thereof. In some aspects, the disclosure provides methods of treating a patient suffering from a nerve injury comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an agent that increases the activity of an annexin protein. In further aspects, the disclosure provides methods of reducing serum or plasma level of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), cardiac troponin T, cardiac troponin I, creatine kinase (CK), or a combination thereof, in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that increases the activity of an annexin protein to the patient.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
  • A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

53.

ANALYZING OLIGOMERIC PROTEIN STRUCTURES BY MASS SPECTROMETRY

      
Application Number US2024059608
Publication Number 2025/128726
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-11
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mcgee, John, P.
  • Kelleher, Neil, L.

Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods for analyzing oligomeric protein structures by mass spectrometry. The method includes providing a sample having one or more oligomers; producing, with an ion source, ions of the sample, each of the ions having a mass-to-charge (m z) ratio; detecting a multiplicity of ions generated with a current detector; determining ion masses for each of the multiplicity of ions detected with the current detector with a mass analyzer; generating a mass-domain spectrum from the ion masses with the mass-analyzer, the mass-domain spectrum having one or more mass-domain peaks; and determining one or more metrics capturing the mass heterogeneity and/or mass abundance of oligomers. Methods for diagnosing a subject, assessing treatment efficacy, and assessing treatment efficacy are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 27/62 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating the ionisation of gases, e.g. aerosolsInvestigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating electric discharges, e.g. emission of cathode
  • H01J 49/26 - Mass spectrometers or separator tubes
  • H01J 49/42 - Stability-of-path spectrometers, e.g. monopole, quadrupole, multipole, farvitrons
  • C07K 14/435 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
  • G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids
  • G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper

54.

ELECTRON CATALYZED MOLECULAR RECOGNITION

      
Application Number 18844941
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-08
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Jiao, Yang
  • Qiu, Yunyan
  • Stoddart, James Fraser

Abstract

Disclosed herein are systems for electron catalyzed molecular recognition and methods of making and using the same. The system comprises an electron source for providing an electron, a redox-active substrate capable of accepting the electron from the electron source, and a catalytic intermediate formed noncovalently from the substrate and a second molecule, wherein the energy barrier for forming the catalytic intermediate is decreased by the redox-active substrate accepting the electron from the electron source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/90 - Selection of catalytic material
  • B01J 35/80 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties characterised by their amorphous structures

55.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLIOBLASTOMA BY INHIBITION OF THE TFPI2-CD51-STAT6 SIGNALING AXIS

      
Application Number 18885350
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-13
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Chen, Peiwen
  • Pang, Lizhi

Abstract

Provided herein are inhibitors of the TFPJ2-CD51-STAT6 signaling axis and methods for the treatment of cancer (e.g., glioblastoma) therewith. In particular, inhibitors of expression or activity of components of the TFPJ2-CD51-STAT6 signaling axis are provided, with or without an immune checkpoint inhibitor, for the treatment of glioblastoma.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
  • A61K 31/4375 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a six-membered ring having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. quinolizines, naphthyridines, berberine, vincamine
  • A61K 31/505 - PyrimidinesHydrogenated pyrimidines, e.g. trimethoprim
  • A61K 39/00 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • C07K 16/28 - Immunoglobulins, e.g. monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies against material from animals or humans against receptors, cell surface antigens or cell surface determinants

56.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ELECTROLYZING HYDROCARBONS COUPLED WITH CO2 CAPTURE

      
Application Number 18971453
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-06
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Sargent, Edward Hartley
  • Xia, Rong
  • Xie, Ke

Abstract

Methods and systems for the electrosynthesis of an oxidized product (e.g., ethylene glycol) from a hydrocarbon (e.g., ethylene) are provided. Electrosynthesis of the oxidized product is coupled with CO2 capture in a catholyte, which may be subsequently released. An illustrative method comprises (a) delivering a cathode feed comprising CO2 to a cathode in contact with a catholyte; (b) delivering an anode feed comprising a hydrocarbon to an anode in contact with an anolyte; and (c) generating hydroxide in the catholyte to dissolve CO2 therein, while oxidizing the hydrocarbon in the anolyte, by generating a potential difference between the cathode and the anode.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C25B 3/07 - Oxygen containing compounds
  • C25B 9/23 - Cells comprising dimensionally-stable non-movable electrodesAssemblies of constructional parts thereof with diaphragms comprising ion-exchange membranes in or on which electrode material is embedded
  • C25B 11/081 - Electrodes formed of electrocatalysts on a substrate or carrier characterised by the electrocatalysts material consisting of a single catalytic element or catalytic compound the element being a noble metal

57.

MULTI-ARMED DENDRIMERIC OLIGONUCLEOTIDE NANOARCHITECTURES TO TARGET THE CYCLIC GMP-AMP (CGAS)/CYCLIC GMP-AMP RECEPTOR STIMULATOR OF INTERFERON GENES (STING) PATHWAY

      
Application Number US2024058866
Publication Number 2025/122871
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-12-06
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mirkin, Chad, A.
  • Forsyth, Connor, Mackenzie
  • Cavaliere, John

Abstract

e.ge.g., treating a disease via inducing an immune response.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/711 - Natural deoxyribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only 2'-deoxyriboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or thymine and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links
  • A61K 39/39 - Medicinal preparations containing antigens or antibodies characterised by the immunostimulating additives, e.g. chemical adjuvants
  • A61K 47/59 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyureas or polyurethanes
  • A61K 47/60 - Medicinal preparations characterised by the non-active ingredients used, e.g. carriers or inert additivesTargeting or modifying agents chemically bound to the active ingredient the non-active ingredient being chemically bound to the active ingredient, e.g. polymer-drug conjugates the non-active ingredient being a modifying agent the modifying agent being an organic macromolecular compound, e.g. an oligomeric, polymeric or dendrimeric molecule obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyureas or polyurethanes the organic macromolecular compound being a polyoxyalkylene oligomer, polymer or dendrimer, e.g. PEG, PPG, PEO or polyglycerol
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents
  • A61K 31/7105 - Natural ribonucleic acids, i.e. containing only riboses attached to adenine, guanine, cytosine or uracil and having 3'-5' phosphodiester links

58.

UNIVERSAL METHOD FOR SYNTHESIS OF METALLIC NANOPARTICLES VIA SCANNING PROBE LITHOGRAPHY

      
Application Number 18840338
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-22
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mirkin, Chad A.
  • Dravid, Vinayak P.
  • Wahl, Carolin B.

Abstract

A method for forming metal or metal oxide nanoparticles on a substrate can include depositing a precursor ink on a hydrophobic surface of a substrate to form nanoreactors on the hydrophobic surface. The precursor ink includes a metal precursor and a non-coordinating polymer dissolved in a solvent. The process can then include evaporating the solvent from the nanoreactors, wherein upon evaporation of the solvent, the polymer and the metal precursor phase separate and the metal precursor aggregates on a surface of the nanoreactors. After the solvent is evaporated, the polymer is removed to thereby leave the aggregated metal precursor in contact with the hydrophobic surface. The resulting aggregated metal precursor is then annealed to form the metal or metal oxide nanoparticle.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B22F 1/054 - Nanosized particles
  • B22F 9/22 - Making metallic powder or suspensions thereofApparatus or devices specially adapted therefor using chemical processes with reduction of metal compounds starting from solid metal compounds using gaseous reductors
  • B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures

59.

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLIOBLASTOMA WITH A DUAL TARGETING ANTI-TUMOR COMPOSITION

      
Application Number 18970577
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-05
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Liu, Yang
  • Chen, Peiwen

Abstract

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer (e.g., glioblastoma). In particular, the present disclosure provides a dual targeting anti-tumor composition comprising a LOX inhibitor and a CLOCK-OLFML3 inhibitor, and methods of use thereof for treating glioblastoma in combination with or without an anti-programmed death-1 (PD1) therapy or radiotherapy.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/4025 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil not condensed and containing further heterocyclic rings, e.g. cromakalim
  • A61K 31/275 - NitrilesIsonitriles
  • A61K 31/381 - Heterocyclic compounds having sulfur as a ring hetero atom having five-membered rings
  • A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
  • A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

60.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING AND/OR PREVENTING HERNIAS

      
Application Number 18978320
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-12
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Bulun, Serdar E.
  • Zhao, Hong

Abstract

Methods and compositions for treating and/or preventing hernias in subjects in need thereof. The methods of treatment can include administering to the subject one or more therapeutic agents that modulate the activity of progesterone and/or the progesterone receptor in the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/575 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of three or more carbon atoms, e.g. cholane, cholestane, ergosterol, sitosterol
  • A61K 31/567 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids not substituted in position 17 beta by a carbon atom, e.g. oestrane, oestradiol substituted in position 17 alpha, e.g. mestranol, norethandrolone
  • A61K 31/57 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone

61.

USE OF DINUCLEOTIDE REPEAT RNAS TO TREAT CANCER

      
Application Number 18839266
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-16
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Peter, Marcus Ernst
  • Murmann, Andrea Eveline

Abstract

Disclosed are polynucleotides, compositions, and methods related to RNA interference (RNAi). In particular, disclosed are toxic RNAi sequences comprising a dsRNA having a first strand, otherwise referred to as an “A” strand, and a second strand, otherwise referred to as a “B” strand and dinucleotide repeats. Also included are methods of using said complexes for killing cancer cells and treating cancer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides

62.

TRANSIENT CLOSED-LOOP SYSTEM AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME

      
Application Number 18845029
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-16
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Choi, Yeonsik
  • Jeong, Hyoyoung
  • Rogers, John A.
  • Yin, Rose T.
  • Efimov, Igor

Abstract

A transient closed-loop system for cardiac pacing and/or defibrillator therapy for a subject includes a bioresorbable module configured to at least partially attach to an epicardial interface of the subject's heart for the cardiac pacing; at least one skin-interfaced module configured to attach to an outer surface of the subject's skin, wherein the bioresorbable module is in wireless communication with the at least one skin-interfaced module; and a control module in wireless communication with the at least one skin-interfaced module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61N 1/05 - Electrodes for implantation or insertion into the body, e.g. heart electrode
  • A61N 1/365 - Heart stimulators controlled by a physiological parameter, e.g. by heart potential
  • A61N 1/37 - MonitoringProtecting
  • A61N 1/39 - Heart defibrillators
  • G16H 40/40 - 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 of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades

63.

METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK MATERIALS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE UNDER HIGH HUMIDITY

      
Application Number 18963881
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-29
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Xiaoliang
  • Farha, Omar K.
  • Snurr, Randall Q.
  • Alzayer, Maytham

Abstract

A material is provided comprising a Zn-(methyltriazolate)-(oxalate) metal-organic framework (MOF) having a chemical formula of Zn(3-methyl-1H-1,2,4-triazolate)(oxalate)0.5 (Zn(mtz)(ox)0.5) and comprising oxalate groups forming oxalate layers and (mtz)Zn2(mtz) groups forming (mtz)Zn2(mtz) layers. In some embodiments, oxalate groups of adjacent oxalate layers are parallel, wherein each methyl group of each (mtz)Zn2(mtz) group is oriented in opposing directions, and wherein adjacent methyl groups of adjacent (mtz)Zn2(mtz) groups and on a same side of planes defined by the oxalate groups are oriented in opposing directions. In other embodiments, oxalate groups of adjacent oxalate layers are non-parallel, and wherein each methyl group of each (mtz)Zn2(mtz) group is oriented in the same direction. Methods of using the materials to capture CO2 are also provided. Methods for synthesizing Zn-(methyltriazolate)-(oxalate) MOFs are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
  • B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
  • B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
  • C07F 3/06 - Zinc compounds

64.

IRIS: INTEGRATED RETINAL FUNCTIONALITY IN IMAGE SENSORS

      
Application Number 19046353
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-05
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Jaiswal, Akhilesh
  • Schwartz, Gregory
  • Jacob, Ajey Poovannummoottil
  • Yin, Zihan
  • Abdullah-Al Kaiser, Md

Abstract

Provided are circuits for integrating image processing into image sensors. Multiple configurations of sensors are described that generate specific motion and shape-based responses to changes in received light intensity. These sensor configurations may be used to pre-process images and to provide additional context to light intensity data. The sensor configurations may include memory circuits and signal conditioning.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 25/47 - Image sensors with pixel address outputEvent-driven image sensorsSelection of pixels to be read out based on image data
  • H04N 23/71 - Circuitry for evaluating the brightness variation
  • H04N 25/76 - Addressed sensors, e.g. MOS or CMOS sensors
  • H04N 25/79 - Arrangements of circuitry being divided between different or multiple substrates, chips or circuit boards, e.g. stacked image sensors

65.

FULL FIELD OF VIEW VIRTUAL REALITY GOGGLES

      
Application Number US2024057391
Publication Number 2025/117501
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-26
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Dombeck, Daniel A.
  • Pinke, Domonkos Peter
  • Issa, John Bassam

Abstract

This invention relates to a virtual reality (VR) system, comprising a pair of concave lenses; and a pair of screens, arranged in relation to the pair of concave lenses and eyes of a subject, for fully illuminating the visual field of view (FOV) of the subject, and configured to illuminate each eye with an about I80-degree field of view in all directions.

IPC Classes  ?

66.

METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK MATERIALS FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE UNDER HIGH HUMIDITY

      
Application Number US2024057951
Publication Number 2025/117880
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-29
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Wang, Xiaoliang
  • Farha, Omar, K.
  • Snurr, Randall, Q.
  • Alzayer, Maytham

Abstract

0.50.52222222 are also provided. Methods for synthesizing Zn-(methyl triazolate)-(oxalate) MOFs are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
  • C01G 9/00 - Compounds of zinc
  • C07F 3/06 - Zinc compounds
  • B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

67.

MOIRÉ SYNAPTIC TRANSISTORS AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME

      
Application Number US2024056593
Publication Number 2025/111298
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-20
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (USA)
  • THE TRUSTEES OF BOSTON COLLEGE (USA)
Inventor
  • Hersam, Mark C.
  • Yan, Xiaodong
  • Zheng, Zhiren
  • Sangwan, Vinod K.
  • Jarillo-Herrero, Pablo
  • Ma, Qiong

Abstract

The invention relates to moiré synaptic transistors and crossbar array comprising M columns and N rows of moiré synaptic transistors. The moiré synaptic transistor comprises a top gate, a bottom gate, and an asymmetric moiré heterostructure disposed between the top gate and the bottom gate; and a source and a drain spatial-apart formed on the asymmetric moiré heterostructure to define a conductance channel in the asymmetric moiré heterostructure therebetween, and wherein the top gate and the bottom gate are capacitively coupled with the conductance channel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10D 30/67 - Thin-film transistors [TFT]
  • G06N 3/063 - Physical realisation, i.e. hardware implementation of neural networks, neurons or parts of neurons using electronic means

68.

AUTOMATED SPECIMEN DEPOSITION SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

      
Application Number 18965472
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-12-02
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner
  • NanoCytomics, LLC (USA)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Czarnecki, Jarema
  • Derbas, Justin
  • Rozhok, Sergey
  • Subramanian, Hariharan
  • Viswanathan, Parvathi

Abstract

Systems and methods that enable automated spray deposition of biological specimens carried on microscope slides are described herein. Aspects of the technology are directed, for example, to automated specimen deposition systems and methods of generating high-quality, reproducible specimen-bearing microscope slides in automated processing systems.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 35/00 - Automatic analysis not limited to methods or materials provided for in any single one of groups Handling materials therefor
  • G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation
  • G01N 1/31 - Apparatus therefor
  • G01N 35/10 - Devices for transferring samples to, in, or from, the analysis apparatus, e.g. suction devices, injection devices

69.

DISORDERED ROCK-SALT BATTERY CATHODE COMPOSITION AND SYNTHESES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18897372
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner
  • Toyota Research Institute, Inc. (USA)
  • Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Torrisi, Steven Bartholomew Joseph
  • Wolverton, Christopher
  • Zhu, Yizhou
  • Liu, Tzu-Chen
  • Baldassarri, Bianca
  • Salgado-Casanova, Adolfo
  • Aykol, Muratahan
  • Yubuchi, So
  • Yamasaki, Hisatsugu
  • Yoshida, Jun

Abstract

A cathode material has the chemical formula Li4+δMx1M′y1M″z1O8 or Li2+δMx2M′y2M″z2O4 where 0≤δ≤1, x1, y1, z1 are integers (+/−0.5) and x1+y1+z1=4, and x2, y2, z2 are integers (+/−0.05) and x2+y2+z2=2. A method for discovering a cathode material includes estimating synthesizability for a plurality of cathode material compositions, selecting a first subset of cathode material compositions from the plurality of cathode material compositions as a function of the estimated synthesizability and metal-ion diffusion availability, estimating voltage discharge, charge capacity, and oxygen stability for the first subset of cathode material compositions, and selecting a second subset of cathode material compositions from the first subset plurality of cathode material compositions as a function of the estimated voltage discharge, charge capacity, and oxygen stability.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
  • C01G 37/14 - ChromatesBichromates
  • C01G 49/00 - Compounds of iron
  • C01G 53/00 - Compounds of nickel
  • H01M 4/02 - Electrodes composed of, or comprising, active material

70.

LITHIUM-CHROMIUM-IRON DISORDERED ROCK-SALT BATTERY CATHODE MATERIALS AND SYNTHESES THEREOF

      
Application Number 18897588
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-26
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner
  • Toyota Research Institute, Inc. (USA)
  • Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha (Japan)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Torrisi, Steven Bartholomew Joseph
  • Wolverton, Christopher
  • Zhu, Yizhou
  • Liu, Tzu-Chen
  • Baldassarri, Bianca
  • Salgado-Casanova, Adolfo
  • Aykol, Muratahan
  • Yubuchi, So
  • Yamasaki, Hisatsugu
  • Yoshida, Jun

Abstract

A cathode for a battery includes a cathode material with the chemical formula Li1+δFexCryO2 where 0≤δ≤1, and δ+x+y=2. In some variations, the cathode material has a disordered rock-salt crystal structure and the chemical formula Li1+δFexCryO2 where 0≤δ≤1, and δ+x+y=2. And in at least one variations, a method of forming the cathode material includes wet ball milling solid precursors of lithium, iron, and chromium and forming a slurry, drying the slurry and forming a powder, sintering the powder, and dry ball milling the powder and forming the cathode material with the disordered rock-salt crystal structure and the chemical formula Li1+δFexCryO2 where 0≤δ≤1, and δ+x+y=2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C01G 49/00 - Compounds of iron
  • H01M 10/0525 - Rocking-chair batteries, i.e. batteries with lithium insertion or intercalation in both electrodesLithium-ion batteries

71.

REPLENISHMENT SYSTEM FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18521873
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-28
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner
  • NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Jones, Evan
  • Sun, Cheng
  • Zhao, Nanzhu

Abstract

A 3D printing system includes a tank containing a liquid photopolymer resin. A textured substrate is connected to the tank. The textured substrate is configured such that light passes therethrough into the liquid polymer resin. A layer of an inert material is disposed on the textured surface. The liquid photopolymer resin and the inert material are discharged from the tank through a tank outlet. Additional liquid photopolymer resin and additional inert material are added to the tank through a tank inlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 64/314 - Preparation
  • B29C 64/124 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified
  • B29C 64/245 - Platforms or substrates
  • B29C 64/255 - Enclosures for the building material, e.g. powder containers
  • B29C 64/393 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
  • B33Y 30/00 - Apparatus for additive manufacturingDetails thereof or accessories therefor
  • B33Y 40/00 - Auxiliary operations or equipment, e.g. for material handling
  • B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

72.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR EARLY RECOGNITION OF RARE SKIN DISEASES

      
Application Number 18929268
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-28
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Reimer-Taschenbrecker, Antonia
  • Paller, Amy
  • Kho, Abel N.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods and systems to artificial intelligence for early recognition of rare skin diseases. In particular, the present disclosure provides methods and systems for early recognition of squamous cell carcinoma in epidermolysis bullosa and methods and systems for treating and/or preventing SCCs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
  • G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
  • G06V 10/82 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using neural networks
  • G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems

73.

AUTOMATED STAINING SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18808158
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-19
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner
  • NanoCytomics, LLC (USA)
  • Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Rozhok, Sergey
  • Derbas, Justin R.
  • Czarnecki, Jarema
  • Subramanian, Hariharan

Abstract

Automated cell staining systems and methods are disclosed herein. In particular, the staining systems disclosed herein provide low-volume, automated bench top staining systems for staining biological samples contained on a cytological slide.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 1/31 - Apparatus therefor
  • B05C 3/02 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material the work being immersed in the liquid or other fluent material
  • B05C 3/08 - Apparatus in which the work is brought into contact with a bulk quantity of liquid or other fluent material the work being immersed in the liquid or other fluent material with special provision for agitating the work or the liquid or other fluent material the work and the liquid or other fluent material being agitated together in a container, e.g. tumbled
  • G01N 1/28 - Preparing specimens for investigation
  • G01N 1/30 - StainingImpregnating

74.

(3S,4R)-3-AMINO-4-(DIFLUOROMETHYL)CYCLOPENT-1-ENE-1-CARBOXYLIC ACID AND RELATED COMPOUNDS AS SELECTIVE INACTIVATORS OF ORNITHINE AMINOTRANSFERASE

      
Application Number 18842004
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-27
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Zhu, Wei
  • Silverman, Richard B.

Abstract

Disclosed are amino, halo-substituted cyclopentene, cyclopentane, or 4-methylenecyclopent-1-ene carboxylic acid compounds. The disclosed compounds and compositions thereof may be utilized in methods for modulating human ornithine δ-amino-transferase (hOAT) activity, including methods for treating diseases or disorders associated with hOAT activity or expression such as cell proliferative diseases and disorders.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 229/48 - Compounds containing amino and carboxyl groups bound to the same carbon skeleton having amino or carboxyl groups bound to carbon atoms of rings other than six-membered aromatic rings of the same carbon skeleton with amino groups and carboxyl groups bound to carbon atoms of the same non-condensed ring
  • A61K 31/196 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having an amino group the amino group being directly attached to a ring, e.g. anthranilic acid, mefenamic acid, diclofenac, chlorambucil

75.

METHOD OF FORMING METAL ION DOPED HALIDE PEROVSKITE MEGALIBRARIE

      
Application Number 18963353
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-27
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mirkin, Chad A.
  • Shin, Donghoon
  • Cai, Tong

Abstract

A method of forming metal ion doped halide perovskite nanocrystals includes forming metal halide perovskite nanocrystals, exposing the nanocrystals to a solvent vapor assisted recrystallization, and diffusing a metal ion dopant into the nanocrystals in a thermal annealing assisted cation exchange process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H10K 85/50 - Organic perovskitesHybrid organic-inorganic perovskites [HOIP], e.g. CH3NH3PbI3
  • C07F 19/00 - Metal compounds according to more than one of main groups
  • C09D 11/033 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the solvent
  • C09D 11/037 - Printing inks characterised by features other than the chemical nature of the binder characterised by the pigment
  • C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
  • C09D 11/52 - Electrically conductive inks
  • C09K 11/06 - Luminescent, e.g. electroluminescent, chemiluminescent, materials containing organic luminescent materials
  • H10K 50/135 - OLEDs or polymer light-emitting diodes [PLED] characterised by the electroluminescent [EL] layers comprising mobile ions
  • H10K 71/13 - Deposition of organic active material using liquid deposition, e.g. spin coating using printing techniques, e.g. ink-jet printing or screen printing
  • H10K 71/40 - Thermal treatment, e.g. annealing in the presence of a solvent vapour

76.

Potent and Selective Human Neuronal Nitric Oxide Synthase Inhibitors

      
Application Number 19030427
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-17
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Silverman, Richard B.
  • Do, Ha T.

Abstract

Disclosed are 2-aminopyridine derivative compounds for use as inhibitors of nitric oxide synthase (NOS). In particular, the field of the invention relates to 2-aminopyridine derivative compounds for use as inhibitors of neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS), which are formulated as pharmaceutical compositions for treating diseases and disorders associated with nNOS such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, cerebral palsy, stroke/ischemic brain damage, and migraine headaches.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07D 213/73 - Unsubstituted amino or imino radicals
  • C07D 401/06 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing only aliphatic carbon atoms
  • C07D 401/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, having nitrogen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms, at least one ring being a six-membered ring with only one nitrogen atom containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings
  • C07D 413/10 - Heterocyclic compounds containing two or more hetero rings, at least one ring having nitrogen and oxygen atoms as the only ring hetero atoms containing two hetero rings linked by a carbon chain containing aromatic rings

77.

POLYURETHANE WASTE BLENDING USING DYNAMIC URETHANE EXCHANGE

      
Application Number 18841288
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-24
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Dichtel, William Robert
  • Sheppard, Daylan Tyler
  • Swartz, Jeremy L.

Abstract

Polyurethane waste blending using dynamic urethane exchange and twin-screw extrusion is described. The method may comprise introducing the polyurethane composition into a compounding device, heating the polyurethane composition to an effective bond-exchange temperature, and compounding the polyurethane composition for an effective bond-exchange time where the polyurethane composition comprises two or more network polymers and an effective amount of a polyurethane exchange catalyst permeated within the polyurethan composition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 48/00 - Extrusion moulding, i.e. expressing the moulding material through a die or nozzle which imparts the desired formApparatus therefor
  • B29K 75/00 - Use of polyureas or polyurethanes as moulding material
  • C08J 11/18 - Recovery or working-up of waste materials of polymers by chemically breaking down the molecular chains of polymers or breaking of crosslinks, e.g. devulcanisation by treatment with organic material
  • C08L 75/06 - Polyurethanes from polyesters

78.

ANISOTROPIC LIGHT-EMITTING COLLOIDAL KAGOME SUPERLATTICES

      
Application Number 18957093
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-22
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mirkin, Chad A.
  • Li, Zhiwei
  • Zhou, Wenjie

Abstract

A method of making colloidal kagome superlattices can include functionalizing a plurality of metal nanoparticles with a plurality of oligonucleotides to produce programmable atom equivalents; and cooling the programmable atom equivalents to induce crystallization of the programmable atom equivalents. The cooling process can include cooling the PAEs from a first temperature to a second temperature at a first cooling rate, cooling the PAEs from the second temperature to a third temperature at a second cooling rate, and cooling the PAEs from the third temperature to a fourth temperature at a third cooling rate. The kagome superlattices can have a rhombohedral unit cell formed by alternating chiral layers of PAEs organized in 2-dimensional distorted kagome layers. The colloidal superlattices can have anisotropic light emission, Purcell factors of at least 25 and birefringent properties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07H 23/00 - Compounds containing boron, silicon or a metal, e.g. chelates or vitamin B12
  • B01D 9/00 - Crystallisation
  • B82Y 40/00 - Manufacture or treatment of nanostructures

79.

ENGINEERED LIPID BILAYER PARTICLES DISPLAYING SIRPA

      
Application Number US2024055994
Publication Number 2025/106726
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-14
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner
  • SYENEX, INC. (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Stranford, Devin M.
  • Edelstein, Hailey Ilyse
  • Rosanelli, Jr., John D.
  • Leonard, Joshua N.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for targeting engineered lipid bilayer particles, such as secreted extracellular vesicles, and cargos included therein to recipient cells by displaying one or more signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRPa) on surfaces of the lipid bilayer particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/705 - ReceptorsCell surface antigensCell surface determinants
  • A61K 9/1271 - Non-conventional liposomes, e.g. PEGylated liposomes or liposomes coated or grafted with polymers
  • C12N 15/88 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation using microencapsulation, e.g. using liposome vesicle

80.

ANNULOPLASTY RING FOR RECEIVING A REPLACEMENT VALVE

      
Application Number US2024056011
Publication Number 2025/106741
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-14
Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • CARDIAC VALVE INNOVATIONS, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccarthy, Patrick M.
  • Nguyen, Hieu Cong
  • Rowley, Connor Wright

Abstract

An annuloplasty ring includes an elastic elongated core having first regions and second regions, wherein the first regions are more stretchable than the second regions and are adapted for positioning at the commissures of a target native heart valve. The first regions and the second regions may enable the annuloplasty ring to both re-establish coaptation of the leaflets of a diseased native heart valve and establish a seal around a prosthetic replacement heart to prevent paravalvular leakage after a "Valve In Ring Procedure".

IPC Classes  ?

81.

Annuloplasty Ring For Receiving A Replacement Valve

      
Application Number 18948268
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner
  • Northwestern University (USA)
  • Cardiac Valve Innovations, LLC (USA)
Inventor
  • Mccarthy, Patrick M.
  • Nguyen, Hieu Cong
  • Rowley, Connor Wright

Abstract

An annuloplasty ring includes an elastic elongated core having first regions and second regions, wherein the first regions are more stretchable than the second regions and are adapted for positioning at the commissures of a target native heart valve. The first regions and the second regions may enable the annuloplasty ring to both re-establish coaptation of the leaflets of a diseased native heart valve and establish a seal around a prosthetic replacement heart to prevent paravalvular leakage after a “Valve In Ring Procedure”.

IPC Classes  ?

82.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THE CAPTURE OF MICROPLASTICS

      
Application Number 18950640
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-18
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Ho, Chloe Mae Pui
  • Feng, Leyun
  • Park, Kyoo-Chul Kenneth

Abstract

A microplastic capture system includes a base and a plurality of hair-like protrusions mounted to and extending from the base. An oil is applied to the plurality of hair-like protrusions. The oil and hair-like protrusions are positioned to capture microplastic particles due to interfacial forces that oppose a force generated by momentum of the microplastic particles.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 15/10 - Selective adsorption, e.g. chromatography characterised by constructional or operational features
  • B01J 20/26 - Synthetic macromolecular compounds
  • B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
  • B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
  • C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
  • C02F 101/30 - Organic compounds

83.

SMALL MOLECULE DIRECTED URINARY BLADDER TISSUE REGENERATION

      
Application Number 18839697
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-17
First Publication Date 2025-05-22
Owner
  • Northwestern University (USA)
  • Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago (USA)
Inventor
  • Sharma, Arun
  • Fuller, Natalie J.
  • Bury, Matthew

Abstract

Disclosed are methods for regenerating bladder tissue. More specifically, disclosed are methods of regenerating bladder tissue by administering aryl hydrocarbon receptor effectors to a subject in need thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/52 - Purines, e.g. adenine
  • A61P 13/10 - Drugs for disorders of the urinary system of the bladder

84.

INORGANIC APPROACH TO RENDERING METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE

      
Application Number 19022103
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-15
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Kung, Chung-Wei
  • Wang, Timothy Chiaan
  • Hupp, Joseph T.

Abstract

Electrically conductive, metal-organic framework (MOF) materials, methods of making the materials, and chemical sensors incorporating the materials are provided. The electrically conductive MOF materials are formed from mesoporous MOF crystals having continuous strands of electrically conductive inorganic oxides within their porous structures. The inorganic strands are formed by the condensed-phase grafting of molecular metal species onto MOF nodes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07F 7/00 - Compounds containing elements of Groups 4 or 14 of the Periodic Table
  • B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
  • B01J 31/16 - Catalysts comprising hydrides, coordination complexes or organic compounds containing coordination complexes
  • C01B 37/00 - Compounds having molecular sieve properties but not having base-exchange properties
  • G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
  • G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

85.

TREATMENT FOR PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

      
Application Number US2024055142
Publication Number 2025/101910
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Penzes, Peter
  • Santos, Marc Dos

Abstract

Disclosed herein are a novel peptide and treatment for neurodevel opmental and psychiatric disorders. More specifically, disclosed herein is a composition and treatment based on administering to a subject an ectodomain that showed reduced levels in subjects with the disorder to treat negative and cognitive symptoms of said disorder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07K 14/00 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof

86.

WIRELESS, MINIATURIZED SENSING DEVICES FOR INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES AND APPLICATIONS OF SAME

      
Application Number US2024055356
Publication Number 2025/102038
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-11
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • ANN AND ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO (USA)
Inventor
  • Rogers, John A.
  • Sharma, Arun K.
  • Madhvapathy, Surabhi Rao
  • Bury, Matthew I.

Abstract

The invention relates to device and method for monitoring of chronic intestinal inflammation of a subject. The device comprises a plurality of electronic components comprising at least one temperature sensor for measuring temperature of a target of interest of the subject in real-time, and a system on a chip having a microcontroller coupled to the at least one temperature sensor for transmitting data comprising the temperature wirelessly; and an elastomeric encapsulation layer at least partially surrounding the plurality of electronic components. The device is operably attached to the target of interest of the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts

87.

BIOACTIVE AND ANTIOXIDANT SUPRAMOLECULAR POLYMER HYDROGELS FOR NEURAL CELL CULTURE

      
Application Number 18941862
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-08
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Sather, Nicholas A.
  • Fyrner, Bo Timmy Bjoern
  • Stupp, Samuel Isaac
  • Metlushko, Anna

Abstract

Provided herein are compositions comprising a copolymer comprising at least one sulfonatoalkoxy EDOT monomer (e.g. EDOT-S) or at least one cationic EDOT monomer and at least one heterocyclic monomer (e.g. an EDOT-OH monomer) and one or more bioactive peptide amphiphiles (PAs). The compositions provided herein find use in cell culture methods and in methods of promoting neural growth and maturation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12N 5/0793 - Neurons
  • C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means

88.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETECTING HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUSES (HPV) IN BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

      
Application Number 18943280
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-11-11
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Laimins, Laimonis A.
  • Templeton, Conor Winslow

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and systems for detecting one or more human papillomaviruses (HPV) in a biological sample. The methods can include detecting binding of an antibody or antibody fragment to DNA-RNA hybrids.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/569 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses

89.

REACTIVE THIN FILM COATINGS ON CATALYST LIBRARIES FOR HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING

      
Application Number 18840111
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-22
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mirkin, Chad A.
  • Smith, Peter T.

Abstract

A method of simultaneously testing catalytic activity and/or selectivity of a plurality of catalyst includes coating a substrate having the plurality of catalyst with a polymer thin film having one or more reactive probes, subjecting the coated substrate to catalysis conditions corresponding to the target catalytic activity and/or selectivity, and imaging the coated substrate for the optical signal. Each reactive probe has a signaling component that generates an optical signal upon reaction of the probes with a product of the target catalytic activity and/or selectivity, thereby allowing sensing and signaling of the product of the target catalytic activity and/or selectivity. The presence of an optical signal in one or more regions of the coated substrate is indicative of catalysts of the plurality of catalyst in the one or more regions being active for the target catalytic activity and/or selectivity.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 31/10 - Investigating or analysing non-biological materials by the use of the chemical methods specified in the subgroupsApparatus specially adapted for such methods using catalysis

90.

MIXED HALIDE PEROVSKITE, MEGALIBRARIES, HETEROSTRUCTURES AND SOLID SOLUTIONS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

      
Application Number 18840806
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-23
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Mirkin, Chad A.
  • Shin, Doonghoon
  • Lai, Minliang

Abstract

A method of forming a combinatorial mixed halide perovskite library can include depositing an array of halide perovskite particles on a substrate. The method further includes exposing the array of halide perovskites to a laser to from defects in each of or a selected portion of the halide perovskite particles. The exposure conditions are modified across the array to generate a variation of defect concentration in the halide perovskite particles in the array. The defect containing halide perovskites are then exposed to an ion exchange solution and either anion exchanged or cation exchanged to thereby form a mixed halide perovskite particle.

IPC Classes  ?

91.

WIRELESS BROADBAND ACOUSTO-MECHANICAL SENSORS AS BODY AREA NETWORKS FOR CONTINUOUS PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING

      
Application Number US2024054723
Publication Number 2025/101606
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-06
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • ANN AND ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO (USA)
  • THE ROYAL INSTITUTION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING/MCGILL UNIVERSITY (Canada)
  • SIBEL HEALTH INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Rogers, John A.
  • Banks, Anthony R.
  • Yoo, Jaeyoung
  • Bharat, Ankit
  • Weese-Mayer, Debra E.
  • Shalish, Wissam
  • Oh, Seyong
  • Lee, Jong Yoon

Abstract

This invention relates to broadband acousto-mechanical sensing (BAMS) systems and methods for monitoring physiological signals of a living subject, and applications of the same. Specifically, the system includes one or more wireless, skin-interfaced BAMS devices disposed on the living subject to form a body area network. The BAMS devices are time-synchronized and wirelessly communicate with each other, and each BAMS device includes an accelerometer, such as an inertial measurement unit (IMU), to capture acceleration data from the living subject and an acoustic mechanical device configured to capture body sounds from the living subject. A control device being time-synchronized and wirelessly communicate with the BAMS devices is used to manage and process the acceleration data and the body sounds from the one or more BAMS devices in order to generate information of body movements and body sounds of the living subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 7/04 - Electric stethoscopes
  • A61B 7/00 - Instruments for auscultation
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
  • A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb

92.

HIF-2ALPHA TARGETING FOR ENHANCED TRANSPLANT TOLERANCE

      
Application Number US2024055220
Publication Number 2025/101966
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Scott, Evan, Alexander
  • Thorp, Edward, Benjamin
  • Deberge, Matthew, Peter

Abstract

blbl-PPS nanocarriers for targeted delivery to myeloid cells.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61K 31/435 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom
  • A61K 47/34 - Macromolecular compounds obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. polyesters, polyamino acids, polysiloxanes, polyphosphazines, copolymers of polyalkylene glycol or poloxamers
  • A61K 9/107 - Emulsions
  • A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection

93.

METAL ORGANIC RESINS WITH PROTONATED AND AMINE-FUNCTIONALIZED ORGANIC MOLECULAR LINKERS

      
Application Number 19020282
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-14
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Kanatzidis, Mercouri G.
  • Sarma, Debajit
  • Manos, Emmanouil

Abstract

Metal organic resins, composite materials composed of the metal organic resins, and anion exchange columns packed with the composite materials are provided. Also provided are methods of using the composite materials to remove metal anions from a sample, methods of using the metal organic resins as fluorescence sensors for detecting metal anions in a sample, and methods of making the metal organic resins and the composite materials. The metal organic resins are amine-functionalized metal organic frameworks and their associated counter anions. The composite materials are composed of metal organic resin particles coated with organic polymers, such as alginic acid polymers.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 20/22 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising organic material
  • B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography
  • B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
  • B01J 41/05 - Processes using organic exchangers in the strongly basic form
  • B01J 41/08 - Use of material as anion exchangersTreatment of material for improving the anion exchange properties
  • B01J 41/12 - Macromolecular compounds
  • B01J 47/018 - GranulationIncorporation of ion-exchangers in a matrixMixing with inert materials
  • B01J 47/02 - Column or bed processes
  • C08L 5/04 - Alginic acidDerivatives thereof

94.

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR STANDARDIZED MEASUREMENTS AND PERSONALIZED PARAMETER MAPS OF THE THORACIC AORTA FROM ANATOMIC IMAGING USING MACHINE LEARNING

      
Application Number US2024054402
Publication Number 2025/097129
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-04
Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Markl, Michael
  • Allen, Bradley

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a system and method for analyzing an aorta of a subject using medical images. A machine learning algorithm is applied to provide aorta analysis based on the medical images. The aorta analysis includes standardized measurements of the aorta, which are mapped to a common aorta model to create personalized (e.g., subject specific) aorta heatmaps and/or to derive an aorta risk score for the subject.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 8/08 - Clinical applications
  • A61B 5/347 - Detecting the frequency distribution of signals
  • A61B 5/02 - Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • G06T 7/12 - Edge-based segmentation

95.

CATALYTIC POLYMER PROCESSING

      
Application Number 19011063
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-01-06
First Publication Date 2025-05-08
Owner
  • UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC (USA)
  • THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (USA)
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Delferro, Massimiliano
  • Ferrandon, Magali S.
  • Poeppelmeier, Kenneth R.
  • Sadow, Aaron D.
  • Scott, Susannah
  • Lapointe, Anne M.
  • Coates, Geoffrey

Abstract

A method of upcycling polymers to useful hydrocarbon materials. A catalyst with nanoparticles on a substrate selectively docks and cleaves longer hydrocarbon chains over shorter hydrocarbon chains. The catalyst includes metal nanoparticles in an order array on a substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01J 35/23 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties characterised by their non-solid state in a colloidal state
  • B01J 23/42 - Platinum
  • B01J 35/40 - Catalysts, in general, characterised by their form or physical properties characterised by dimensions, e.g. grain size
  • C08F 8/50 - Partial depolymerisation
  • C08F 10/02 - Ethene

96.

WISE SCALES.ORG

      
Serial Number 99171675
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-06
Owner Northwestern University ()
NICE Classes  ? 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Providing scientific research related to water insecurity

97.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR LIMB MOVEMENT DETECTION

      
Application Number 18683135
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-09
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor
  • Yao, Jun
  • Dewald, Julius
  • Sullivan, Jane

Abstract

A limb movement detection and stimulation system includes an orthosis configured to receive a limb of a patient. The system also includes one or more recording electrodes mounted to the orthosis and one or more stimulation electrodes mounted to the orthosis. The one or more stimulation electrodes are configured to stimulate the limb in response to the detected intended limb movement. The system also includes a processor operatively coupled to the orthosis. The processor is configured to determine. based on data sensed by the one or more recording electrodes. that the patient intends a limb movement. The processor is also configured to determine a movement state corresponding to the limb movement. and to energize the one or more stimulation electrodes to facilitate the movement state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61F 5/01 - Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
  • A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
  • A61B 5/395 - Details of stimulation, e.g. nerve stimulation to elicit EMG response
  • A61B 5/397 - Analysis of electromyograms

98.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EFFICIENT ELECTRICAL GENERATION FROM LIQUID FUELS

      
Application Number 18835846
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-09
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor Barnett, Scott A.

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods for generating electricity. In embodiments, a method for generating electricity comprises injecting a liquid fuel composition comprising a hydrocarbon and water into a reformer, the reformer under a pressure and at an elevated temperature to convert the liquid fuel composition to a reformate composition via a reforming reaction, the reformate composition comprising hydrogen and methane; and introducing the reformate composition into an anode inlet port of a solid oxide fuel cell in fluid communication with the reformer while introducing oxygen into a cathode inlet port of the solid oxide fuel cell under conditions to convert the reformate composition into an exhaust composition while generating electricity. Systems for carrying out the methods are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 8/0612 - Combination of fuel cells with means for production of reactants or for treatment of residues with means for production of gaseous reactants from carbon-containing material
  • H01M 8/04701 - Temperature
  • H01M 8/04746 - PressureFlow
  • H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte

99.

METHODS FOR IMPROVING LUNG TRANSPLANTS

      
Application Number 18932109
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-30
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner Northwestern University (USA)
Inventor Bharat, Ankit

Abstract

Provided herein are methods to predict primary graft dysfunction in a subject, comprising detecting and/or quantifying complement protein in allograft biopsy tissue up to 120 minutes post-reperfusion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01N 33/68 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving proteins, peptides or amino acids

100.

INTERACTIVE PANOMETRY

      
Application Number US2024052888
Publication Number 2025/090819
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-24
Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (USA)
Inventor
  • Carlson, Dustin, Allan
  • Pandolfino, John, Erik

Abstract

Esophageal function and motility testing are provided using a catheter device having a proximal balloon coupled to a panometry catheter. Using this proximal balloon, esophageal physiology can be manipulated to test the presence of descending inhibition to diagnose achalasia and spastic esophageal disorders, among other esophageal disorders or conditions.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A61B 5/03 - Measuring fluid pressure within the body other than blood pressure, e.g. cerebral pressure
  • A61B 5/0538 - Measuring electrical impedance or conductance of a portion of the body invasively, e.g. using a catheter
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