N-substituted monomers and polymers

Patent Number: 8008528

Inventor(s): Kohn; Joachim B. (Piscataway, NJ), Bolikal; Durgadas (Edison, NJ), Schut; Jaap (Rotterdam, NL), Baluca; Ernest G. (San Diego, CA)

Date Issued: 8/30/2011

Abstract: Biocompatible, bioresorbable polymers comprising a plurality of monomeric repeating units containing an amide group, wherein said amide groups are N-substituted and the N-substituent and degree of N-substitution are effective to lower the melt viscosity, the solution viscosity, or both, compared to the same polymer without N-substitution.

USPTO # 8008528

Use of recycled plastics for structural building forms

Patent Number: 8008402

Inventor(s): Lynch; Jennifer K. (Franklin Park, NJ), Nosker; Thomas J. (Stockton, NJ), Lehman; Richard (Princeton, NJ), Idol; James D. (Columbus, OH), Van Ness; Kenneth (Lexington, VA), Renfree; Richard W. (Scotch Plains, NJ), Renfree, legal representative; Maryann (Scotch Plains, NJ)

Date Issued: 8/30/2011

Abstract: Modular plastic structural composites formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and one or both of: (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, or (C) polystyrene, poly(methyl methacrylate), or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.

USPTO # 8008402

Resample and composite engine for real-time volume rendering

Patent Number: RE42,638

Inventor(s): Ray; Harvey (Longmont, CO), Silver; Deborah (East Brunswick, NJ)

Date Issued: 8/23/2011

Abstract: The present invention is a digital electronic system for rendering a volume image in real time. The system accelerators the processing of voxels through early ray termination and space leaping techniques in the projection guided ray casting of the voxels. Predictable and regular voxel access from high-speed internal memory further accelerates the volume rendering. Through the acceleration techniques and devices of the present invention real-time rendering of parallel and perspective views, including those for stereoscopic viewing, are achieved.

USPTO #RE 42,638

Use of recycled plastics for structural building forms

Patent Number: 7996945

Inventor(s): Nosker; Thomas (Stockton, NJ), Renfree; Richard (Scotch Plains, NJ), Renfree, legal representative; Maryann (Scotch Plains, NJ), Kerstein; James (Watchung, NJ), Simon; Louis (Branchburg, NJ)

Date Issued: 8/16/2011

Abstract: Modular plastic structural composites having a web section disposed along a horizontal axis and at least one flange section disposed along a horizontal axis parallel thereto and integrally molded to engage the top or bottom surface of the web section, wherein said composite is formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, poly-styrene, or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed.

USPTO #7996945

Hydroxyapatite with controllable size and morphology

Patent Number: 7998219

Inventor(s): Riman; Richard E. (Belle Mead, NJ), Burukhin; Alexander (Moscow, RU), Zlotnikov; Eugene (Highland Park, NJ), Haders; Dan (Somerset, NJ)

Date Issued: 8/16/2011

Abstract: A ceramic powder of non-agglomerated non-aggregated phase-pure hydroxyapatite having a controllable morphology. Also presented is a film of phasepure crystalline hydroxyapatite grains having a controllable morphology. Methods for preparing the same are also provided.

USPTO # 7998219

Multifunctional biosensor based on ZnO nanostructures

Patent Number: 7989851

Inventor(s): Lu; Yicheng (East Brunswick, NJ), Chen; Ying (Piscataway, NJ), Zhang; Zheng (Belle Mead, NJ)

Date Issued: 8/2/2011

Abstract: The present invention provides the multifunctional biological and biochemical sensor technology based on the integration of ZnO nanotips with bulk acoustic wave (BAW) devices, particularly, quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and thin film bulk acoustic wave resonator (TFBAR). ZnO nanotips provide giant effective surface area and strong bonding sites. Furthermore, the controllable wettability of ZnO nanostructured surface dramatically reduces the liquid consumption and enhances the sensitivity of the biosensor device.

USPTO #7989851

Medical devices employing novel polymers

Patent Number: 7985415

Inventor(s): Giroux; Karen J. (Piscataway, NJ)

Date Issued: 7/26/2011

Abstract: Medical devices with at least one surface comprising a polymer or polymers on the surface are provided. The polymer or polymers are capable of breaking down (e.g., including, but not limited to, hydrolyzing) in the physiologic milieu to form an active agent or agents under physiologic conditions, and can contain other active agents dispersed within or appended to the polymer matrix. Methods of delivering an active agent to an interior surface of a vein or artery are also provided.

USPTO # 7985415

Moldable and low-temperature cure high-temperature composites

Patent Number: 7976962

Inventor(s): Balaguru; Perumalsamy Naidu (Milltown, NJ)

Date Issued: 7/12/2011

Abstract: A method for preparing a high-temperature heat-resistant composite material by combining a mixture of submicron alumina powder and submicron silica powder, wherein the ratio of alumina to silica is from about 4:1 to about 5:1, submicron Group II metal oxide powder, and a Group I metal silicate solution to form a slurry, wherein the weight of the Group II metal oxide powder is an amount corresponding to about 5% to about 10% of the weight of the silicate solution; contacting reinforcing high-temperature resistant fibers with the slurry to form a composite precursor composition; and curing the composition at a temperature sufficient to produce the high-temperature heat-resistant composite material capable of resisting temperatures up to about 1400.degree. C. Composite materials prepared according to the method and articles incorporating the material are also presented.

A method for preparing a high-temperature heat-resistant composite material by combining a mixture of submicron alumina powder and submicron silica powder, wherein the ratio of alumina to silica is from about 4:1 to about 5:1, submicron Group II metal oxide powder, and a Group I metal silicate solution to form a slurry, wherein the weight of the Group II metal oxide powder is an amount corresponding to about 5% to about 10% of the weight of the silicate solution; contacting reinforcing high-temperature resistant fibers with the slurry to form a composite precursor composition; and curing the composition at a temperature sufficient to produce the high-temperature heat-resistant composite material capable of resisting temperatures up to about 1400.degree. C. Composite materials prepared according to the method and articles incorporating the material are also presented.

USPTO #7976962

Compositions and methods for the protection of substrates from heat flux and fire

Patent Number: 7955996

Inventor(s): Nosker; Thomas (Stockton, NJ), Lynch; Jennifer K (Franklin Park, NJ), Mazar; Mark N (Piscataway, NJ), Nosker; Patrick L (Stockton, NJ)

Date Issued: 6/7/2011

Abstract: A flame or heat flux protective coating composition, which includes a dispersion of fiberglass, hollow glass spheres, or a combination of both in silicone. A flame or heat flux protective sheet, which includes hollow glass spheres dispersed in silicone in a sheet form or fiberglass and silicone in a sheet form, wherein the fiberglass is dispersed in the silicone or the fiberglass is a woven cloth coated with the silicone is also presented. Articles incorporating the flame or heat flux protective coating or sheet form and methods for coating an article with the flame or heat flux protective coating composition are also presented.

USPTO # 7955996

Bismuth fluoride based nanocomposites as electrode materials

Patent Number: 7947392

Inventor(s): Amatucci; Glenn G. (Peapack, NJ), Badway; Fadwa (Old Bridge, NJ), Bervas; Mathieu (Chatou, FR)

Date Issued: 5/24/2011

Abstract: The present invention relates to primary and secondary electrochemical energy storage systems, particularly to such systems as battery cells, which use materials that take up and release ions as a means of storing and supplying electrical energy. The present positive electrode composition comprises a nanocrystalline bismuth fluoride compound, which comprises Bi.sup.+3, and has a maximum energy density of 7170 Wh/l.sup.-1.

USPTO 7947392

Method and apparatus for using bayesian networks for localization

Patent Number: 7937339

Inventor(s): Martin; Richard (Metuchen, NJ), Kleisouris; Konstantinos (New Brunswick, NJ)

Date Issued: 5/3/2011

Abstract: The invention is a technique for performing sampling in connection with Markov Chain Monte Carlo simulations in which no attempt is made to limit the selected samples to a selected slice of the entire sample domain, as is typical in Markov Chain Monte Carlo sampling. Rather, samples are taken from the entire domain and any samples that fall below a randomly selected probability density level are discarded.

USPTO 7937339

Method and system for execution monitor-based trusted computing

Patent Number: 7930733

Inventor(s): Iftode; Liviu (Princeton, NJ), Xu; Gang (Piscataway, NJ)

Date Issued: 4/19/2011

Abstract: A system and method of providing trusted service transactions includes associating a commitment with a remote service. The commitment includes a trusted list of runtime dependencies to execute a transaction. The method includes monitoring an actual list of runtime dependencies invoked during execution of the transaction using a trusted monitor. Execution is blocked if a deviation of the actual list from the trusted list is detected. Therefore, a completed transaction is allowed only if no deviation is found between the trusted and invoked list of runtime dependencies. A certificate authority in cooperation with software vendors preferably provide a signed commitment. The commitment is delivered by the provider to a user upon request and verified by the requester. The transaction is then executed by the user. Therefore, trust is verified before and during the transaction and privacy of data is guaranteed after completion.

USPTO 7930733

Uniform shear application system and methods relating thereto

Patent Number: 7918410

Inventor(s): Muzzio; Fernando J. (Sparta, NJ)

Date Issued: 4/5/2011

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shear application system for applying substantially uniform amounts of shear throughout a powder sample. The shear application system preferably includes a cylinder assembly having an inner cylinder, a housing, an inner set of lugs, and an outer set of lugs. The inner cylinder has an external cylindrical surface and the housing has an internal cylindrical surface concentric with said external cylindrical surface. The internal and external cylindrical surfaces form an annular chamber therebetween. Each one of the lugs of the inner set extend radially outward from the external cylindrical surface, and each one of the lugs of the outer set extend radially inward from the internal cylindrical surface and are substantially uniformly spaced. The shear application system preferably includes drive means mechanically connected to the inner cylinder and control means electrically connected to the drive means.

USPTO 7918410

Lily plant named `BJM 005`

Patent Number: PP21,767

Inventor(s): Merritt; Richard H. (Bridgewater, NJ)

Date Issued: 3/8/2011

Abstract: A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown without bending (10-11 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (95-115 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact; (4) flower sizes (11 cm long 6 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 40 cm; and (8) red to purple flowers.

USPTO PP21767

Dual catalyst system for alkane metathesis

Patent Number: 7902417

Inventor(s): Goldman; Alan S. (Highland Park, NJ), Brookhart; Maurice (Carrboro, NC), Roy; Amy H. (Laurel, MD), Ahuja; Ritu (Highland Park, NJ), Huang; Zheng (Chapel Hill, NC)

Date Issued: 3/8/2011

Abstract: A method of converting at least one first alkane to a mixture of at least one low molecular weight alkane (optionally also including additional lower and/or higher molecular weight alkanes) and at least one high molecular weight alkane, comprising: reacting a first alkane in the presence of dual catalyst system comprising a first catalyst (i.e., a hydrogen transfer catalyst and preferably an iridium pincer complex catalyst) and a second catalyst (i.e., a metathesis catalyst) to produce a mixture of low and high molecular weight alkanes.

USPTO 7902417

Lily plant named 'BJM 004'

Patent Number: PP21,752

Inventor(s): Merritt; Richard H. (Bridgewater, NJ)

Date Issued: 3/1/2011

Abstract: A new and distinct lily plant substantially as shown and described, characterized by (1) stem thickness supported by flower crown without bending (9 mm in diameter); (2) straight stems with even leaf distribution from bottom to top (102 leaves per plant); (3) flower crown compact (around 12.times.12 cm); (4) flower sizes large (11-14 cm long 11-14 cm wide at open stage); (5) continuous blooms for two to four weeks; (6) coloration of leaves uniform from bottom to top; (7) height of plant around 30 cm; and (8) red flowers.

USPTO PP21752

Apparatuses and methods for determining protease activity

Patent Number: 7883863

Inventor(s): Ward; William W. (Metuchen, NJ), Swiatek; Gavin C. (Highland Park, NJ)

Date Issued: 2/8/2011

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and an apparatuses for determining protease activity. The compositions of the invention contain a reporter protein fused to at least one protease cleavage sequence, and a linker for attaching the protease cleavage sequence to a solid support. Methods for determining protease activity and characterizing proteases are also provided.

USPTO 7883863

Methods for reducing circulating glucose levels

Patent Number: 7875300

Inventor(s): Raskin; Ilya (Manalapan, NJ), Ilic; Nebojsa (Highland Park, NJ), Kuhn; Peter (Colonia, NJ)

Date Issued: 1/25/2011

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of reducing circulating glucose levels with compositions obtained from botanical sources. More specifically, the invention relates to methods of treating individuals whom wish to reduce their circulating glucose levels, particularly individuals having elevated circulating glucose levels, with an extract product of Aframomum melegueta.

USPTO 7875300

Method for anaerobic degradation of fuel oxygenates and similar compounds

Patent Number: 7867750

Inventor(s): Haggblom; Max M. (New York, NY), Somsamak; Piyapawn (Nan, TH)

Date Issued: 1/11/2011

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for remediating fuel oxygenate-contaminated soil, sediment or groundwater comprising combining at least one natural microorganism source with at least one methoxylated phenolic compound under anaerobic conditions. The invention also relates to a method for increasing the rate of remediation of fuel oxygenate-contaminated soil.

USPTO 7867750

Topoisomerase-targeting agents

Patent Number: 7858627

Inventor(s): LaVoie; Edmond J. (New Brunswick, NJ), Ruchelman; Alexander L. (New Brunswick, NJ), Liu; Leroy F. (New Brunswick, NJ)

Date Issued: 12/28/2010

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I or formula II: ##STR00001## wherein: the bond represented by is a single bond or a double bond, and R.sub.1--R.sub.5, X, and Y have any of the meanings defined in the specification and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I or II, processes for preparing compounds of formula I or II, intermediates useful for preparing compounds of formula I or II, and therapeutic methods for treating cancer and other topoisomerase related conditions using compounds of formula I or II.

USPTO 7858627