Patents

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Current Patents

2005

2004

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Modular Approach to the Next Generation, Short Wavelength, Laser-Like Light Sources	S. Biedron, H.P. Freund, S.V. Milton	6,831,933
Crystals, Molecular Complexes, and Methods of Developing Lead Compounds for Inhibitors of Bacterial IMPDH	F.R. Collart, E. Huberman, A. Joachimiak, R. Zhang, E. Westbrook	6,826,488
Column Device for Isolation and Labeling of Nucleic Acids	S. G. Bavykin, J. P. Akowski, V. M. Zakhariev, A. Mirzabekov	6,818,398 B2
Electrodeionization Method	Y. Lin, J. Hestekin, M. Arora, and E. St.Martin	6,797,140
Hydrogen Production by High-Temperature Water Splitting Using Electron Conducting Membranes	T.H. Lee, S. Wang, S.E. Dorris, U. Balachandran	6,726,893
Portable LII Based Instrument and Method for Particulate Characterization in Combustion Exhaust	S. Gupta, R. Sekar	6,700,662 B2
Device for Producing Microscopic Arrays of Molecules. A Method for Producing Microscopic Arrays of Molecules	G. Yershov, A. Belgovskiy, A. Mirzabekov	6,692,972

2003

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Method to Remove Ammonia Using a Proton-Conducting Ceramic Membrane	U Balachandran, A.C. Bose	6,630,116
Method and Apparatus for the Gas Phase Decontamination of Chemical and Biological Agents	H. J. O'Neill, K. L. Brubaker	6,630,105 B1
Biochip Reader with Enhanced Illumination and Bioarray Positioning Apparatus	G. Yershov, O. Alferov, A. Kukhtin	6,620,623 B1
Process for Recovery and Separation of Plastics	B.J. Jody, E.J. Daniels, J. Pomykala, Jr.,	6,599,950 B2
Direct Esterification of Ammonium Salts of Carboxylic Acids	Y. Halpern	6,583,310 B1
Fabrication of High Temperature Superconductors	U. Balachandran, S.E. Doris, B. Ma, M. Li	6,579,360 B2
Corrosion Protection	D. Brown (LANL), A.S. Wagh	6,569,263
Metal/Ceramic Composites with High Hydrogen Permeability	S.E. Dorris, T. Lee, U. Balachandran	6,569,226
Downhole Sealing Method and Composition	D.B. Brown (LANL), A.S. Wagh	6,561,269
Method to Produce Ultra-low Friction Carbon Films	A. Erdemir, G. Fenske, O.L. Eryilmaz, R. Lee	6,548,173
Chemically Bonded Phospho-Silicate Ceramics	A.S. Wage and S.Y. Jeong	6,518,212

2002

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Chemically Bonded Phosphate Ceramics of Trivalent Oxides of Iron and Manganese	A.S. Wagh, S.Y. Jeong	6,498,119
Electrodeionization Substrate and Device for Electrodeionization Treatment	R. Datta, Y. Lin, S.P. Tsai	6,495,014 B1
Method to Decrease Loss of Aluminum and Magnesium Melts	M.J. Pellin, W.F. Calaway, Jr., J.F. Moore, G.K. Krumdick	6,485,541 B1
Sensor Response Rate Accelerator	M.C. Vogt	6,484,133 B1
Methods and Materials Relating to IMPDH and GMP Production	F. Collart, E. Huberman	6,479,628 B1
Method of Generating Hydrogen by Catalytic Decomposition of Water	U. Balachandran, S.E. Dorris, A.C. Bose (NETL/DOE), G.J. Stiegel (NETL/DOE), T.H. Lee	6,468,499
Shielded High-Tc BSCCO Tapes or Wires for High Field Applications	U. Balachandran, M. Lelovic, N.G. Eror	6,466,805
Rapid Method to Detect Duplex Formation in Sequencing by Hybridization Methods, a Method for Constructing Containment Structures for Reagent Interaction	A. Mirzabekov, G. Yershov, D. Guschin, A. Gemmell, V. Shick, D. Proudnikov, E. Timofeev	6,465,174 B1
Microporous Iionomeric Materials and Methods of Preparation	R. Datta, S-P. Tsai, M. Henry	6,464,880 B1
Method and Apparatus for Electrodialysis Processing	J.N. Hryn, K. Sreenivasarao	6,461,491 B1
Customized Oligonucleotide Microchips that Convert Multiple Genetic Information to Simple Patterns, are Portable and Reusable	A. Mirzabekov, D. Guschin, V. Shick, A. Drobyshev, A. Fotin, G. Yershov, Y. Lysov	6,458,584 B1
Pin Array Assembly and Method of Manufacture	J. Pikarsky, P. Hesketh, G. Yershov	6,455,352 B1
Metallic Substrates for High-Temperature Superconductors	T. Truchan, D. Miller, K.C. Goretta, U. Balachandran, R. Foley (U. of IL)	6,455,166
Use of Continuous/Contiguous Stacking Hybridization as a Diagnostic Tool	A. Mirzabekov, E. Kirillov, S. Parinov, V. Barski, and S. Dubiley	6,440,671 B1
Semiconductor Assisted Metal Deposition for Nanolithography Applications	A. Rajh, N. Meshkov, J. Nedeljkovic, L.R. Skubal, D. Tiede, M. Thurnauer	6,410,935 B1
Portable Biochip Scanner Device	A. Perov, A. Sharonov, A. Mirzabekov	6,407,395 B1
Method for Fabricating Ceramic Composites	K.C. Goretta, D. Singh, B. Polzin, T. Cruse, J.J. Picciolo	6,403,018
Multiport Cylinder Dryer with Low Thermal Resistance and High Heat Transfer	S.U. Choi	6,397,489 B1
Dimensionally Stable Anode for Electrolysis, Method for Maintaining Dimensions of Anode During Electrolysis	J. Hryn, M. Pellin, A.M. Wolsky, W.F. Callaway	6,375,813 B1
Method for Preparing High Temperature Superconductor	U. Balachandran, M.P. Chudzik	6,361,598
Use of Continuous/Contiguous Stacking Hybridization as a Diagnostic Tool	A. Mirzabekov, G. Yershov, E. Kirillov, S. Parinov, V. Barsky, Y. Lysov	5,908,745

2001

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Biochip Scanner Device	A.A. Perov, A. Belgovskiy, A. Mirzabekov	6,329,661 B1
Methods for Weld Monitoring and Laser Heat Treatment Monitoring	K. Leong, P.G. Sanders	6,329,635 B1
Process to Recycle Shredder Residue	B. J. Jody, E.J. Daniels, P.V. Bonsignore	6,329,436
Ceramic Membrane Reactor with Two Reactant Gases at Different Pressures	R.L. Mieville, U. Balachandran	6,309,612
Electrode Design for Corrosion Monitoring Using Electrochemical Noise Measurements	Y. Lin, E. St. Martin, J. Frank, D. H. Pope	6,294,074
Semiconductor Assisted Metal Deposition for Nanolithography Applications	A. Rajh, N. Meshkov, J. Nedeljkovic, L.R. Skubal, D. Tiede, M. Thurnauer	6,271,130 B1
Ultra Low Friction Carbon/Carbon Composites for Extreme Temperature Applications	A. Erdemir	6,255,234
Shielded High-Tc BSCCO Tapes or Wires for High Field Applications	U. Balachandran, M. Lelovic, N.G. Eror (U. of Pittsburgh)	6,253,096
Thermomechanical Means to Improve the Critical Density of BSCCO Tapes	U. Balachandran, R.B. Poeppel, P. Haldar (IGC), L. Motowidlo (IGC)	6,240,619
Enhanced Heat Transfer Using Nanofluids	S.U. Choi	6,221,275 B1
Method for Measuring Particulate and Gaseous Metals in a Fluid Stream. Device for Measuring Particulate and Gaseous Metals in a Fluid Stream	P. Farber, H.S. Huang	6,200,816 B1
Method to Reduce Diesel Engine Exhaust Emissions	R. Poola, R. Sekar	6,173,567 B1

2000

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Method to Identify Specific Inhibitors of IMP Dehydrogenase	F. R. Collart, E. Huberman	6,153,398
Eukaryotic IMPDH Polynucleotidde and Antibody Compositions	F. R. Collart, E. Huberman	6,147,194
Miniaturized Reaction Vessel System, Method for Performing Site-Specific Biochemical Reactions and Affinity Fractionation for Use in DNA Sequencing	A. Mirzabekov, Y. Lysov, S. Dubiley	6,143,499
Munitions Cook-Off Warning System	W.K. Jaul, G.W. Thielman, M.C. Vogt, R.M. Harris, J.M. Pakulak	6,121,882
Use of Continuous/Contiguous Stacking Hybridization as a Diagnostic Tool	A. Mirzabekov, E. Kirillov, S. Parinov, V. Barski, S. Dubiley	6,090,549
Dimensionally Stable Anode for Electrolysis, Method for Maintaining Dimensions of Anode During Electrolysis (Aluminum Inert Anodes)	J.N. Hryn, M.J. Pellin, A.M. Wolsky, W.F. Calaway, Jr.	6,083,362
High Temperature Fouling Test Unit	C.B. Panchal, Z. Mao	6,062,069
Method and Apparatus for Reducing Particulates and NOx Emissions from Diesel Engines Utilizing Oxygen-Enriched Combustion Air	R. Poola, R. Sekar	6,055,808
Methodology for Extracting Local Constants from Petroleum Cracking Flows	S.L. Chang, S. Lottes, C. Zhou	6,013,172

1999

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Methods for Immobilizing Nucleic Acids on a Gel Substrate	A. Mirzabekov, D. Proudnikov, E. Timofeev, S. Kochetkova, V. Florentiev, and V. Shick	5,981,734
Apparatus and Method for Improving Electrostatic Precipitator Performance by Plasma Reactor Conversion of SO2ToSO3	H. Huang, A. Gorski	5,980,610
Method of Dispensing Microdoses of Aqueous Solutions of Substances onto a Carrier and Device for Carrying Out Said Method	G. Ershov, E. Kirillov, A. Mirzabekov	5,962,329
Use of Continuous/Contiguous Stacking Hybridization as a Diagnostic Tool	A. Mirzabekov, G. Yershov, E. Kirillov, S. Parinov, V. Barski, Y. Lysov	5,908,745
Method for Performing Site-Specific Affinity Fractionation for Use in DNA Sequencing	A. Mirzabekov, Y. Lysov, S. Dubiley	5,905,024
Method for the Removal of Elemental Mercury from a Gas Stream	M. Mendelsohn, H. Huang	5,900,042
In-Situ Process for the Monitoring of Localized Pitting Corrosion	D. Pope, Y. Lin, E. St. Martin, J. Frank	5,888,374
Efficient Continuous Dryer for Flexible Polyurethane Foam and Cleaning Apparatus	E. J. Daniels, B.J. Jody, J. Libera	5,882,432
Rapid Method to Detect Duplex Formation by Sequencing by Hybridization Methods	A. Mirzabekov, E. Timofeev, V. Florentiev, E. Kirillov	5,861,247

1998

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Microchip Method for the Enrichment of Specific DNA Sequences	Mirzabekov, A., Y. Lysov, V. Shick, S. Dubiley	5,851,772
Process for Dezincing Galvanized Steel	F. Dudek, E. Daniels, W. Morgan	5,779,878
Electrocatalytic Cermet Sensor	E. Shoemaker, M. Vogt	5,772,863
Method of Manufacturing a Matrix for the Detection of Mismatches	Yershov, G., A. Mirzabekov	5,770,721
Remediation of Arsenic-Contaminated Soils and Groundwaters	R. Peters, J. Frank, X. Feng	5,769,961
Device of Dispensing Micro Doses of Aqueous Solutions of Substances onto a Carrier and Device for Carrying Out Said Method	G. Ershov, E. Kirillov, A. Mirzabekov	5,756,050
Method of Immobilizing Water-Soluble Bioorganic Compounds on a Capillary-Porous Carrier	G. Ershov, E. Timofeev, I. Ivanov, V. Florentiev, A. Mirzaekov	5,741,700
Esterification of Fermentation-Derived Acids Via Pervaporation	R. Datta, S.-P. Tsai	5,723,639

1997

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Method and Apparatus for Real Time Weld Monitoring	K. Leong, B. Hunter	5,674,415
Process for the Production of Hydrogen Peroxide	R. Datta, S. Randhava, S.-P. Tsai	5,662,878
A Method and System Including a Double Rotary Kiln for Pyrolysis or Gasification of Waste Material	M. McIntosh, G. Arzoumanidis	5,662,052
Method for the Separation of High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) and Acrylonitrile Butadiane Styrene (ABS) Plastics	B. Jody, B. Arman, D. Karvelas, J. Pomykala Jr., E. Daniels	5,653,867
Variable Oxygen/Nitrogen Enriched Intake Air System for Internal Combustion Engine Applications	R. Poola, R. Sekar, R. Cole	5,649,517
Electrolodialysis-Based Separation Process for Salt Recovery and Recycling from Waste Water	S.-P. Tsai	5,645,703
Nitrogen Spark Denoxer	H. Ng, V. Novick, R. Sekar	5,640,845
Electrodialysis-based separation process for salt recovery and recycling from waste water	S.-P. Tsai	5,645,703
Method and Apparatus for Reducing Cold-Phase Emissions by Utilizing Oxygen-Enriched Intake Air	R. Sekar, R. Poola, K. Stork	5,636,619
Centrifugal method and apparatus for isolating a substance from mixture of substances in a sample liquid	D. Beritashvili, M. Myakishev, G. Yershov, G. Georgiev, G. Kapanadze	5,610,074

1996

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Dual-Keel Electrodynamic Maglev System	J. He, Z. Wang, D. Rote, H. Coffey, J. Hull, T. Mulcahy	5,586,504
Water and UV Degradable Lactic Acid Polymers	P. Bonsignore, R. Coleman	5,563,238
Methods of DNA Sequencing by Hybridization Based on Optimizing Concentration of Matrix-Bound Oligonucleotide and Device for Carrying Out Same	K. Khrapko, A. Khorlin, I. Ivanov, G. Ershov, J. Lysov, V. Florentiev, A. Mirzabekov	5,552,270
Nox Reduction Method	R. Sekar, L. Hoppie	5,526,641
Double Row Loop-Coil Confighuration for High-Speed Electrodynamic Maglev Suspension, Guidance, Propulsion and Guideway Directional Switching	J. He, D. Rote	5,517,924

1995 and earlier

Title	Authors	Patent No.
Production of High Molecular Weight Polylactic Acid	P. Bonsignore	5,470,944
Fermentation and Recovery Process for Lactic Acid Production	S. P. Tsai, S.H. Moon, R. Coleman	5,464,760
Electrocatalytic Cermet Gas Detector/Sensor	M. Vogt, E. Shoemaker, A. Fraioli	5,429,727
Water and UV Degradable Lactic Acid Polymers	P. Bonsignore, R. Coleman	5,360,892
Process for Separating Dissolved Solids from a Liquid Using an Anti-Solvent and Multiple Effect Evaporators	E. Daniels, B. Jody, P. Bonsignore	5,330,618
Integrated Null-Flux Suspension & Multiphase Propulsion System for Magnetically-Levitated Vehicles	D. Rote, J. He, L. Johnson	5,275,112
Magnetic Levitation Configuration Incorporating Levitation, Guidance and Linear Synchronous Motor	H. Coffey	5,253,592
High Speed Maglev Design	D. Rote, J. He, H. Coffey	5,253,591
Process for Magnetic Beneficiating Petroleum Cracking Catalyst	R. Doctor	5,250,482
Propulsion and Stabilization System for Magnetically Levitated Vehicles	H. Coffey	5,222,436
Hydrogen and Sulfur Recovery from Hydrogen Sulfide Wastes	J. Harkness, A. Gorski, E. Daniels	5,211,923
Method and Apparatus for Transporting Liquid Slurries	G. Berry, R. Lyczkowski, W. Wang	5,193,942
Open-Cycle Magnetohydrodynamic Power Plant with CO2 Recycling	G. Berry	5,055,724
Method for Detecting Toxic Gases	J. Stetter, R. Zaromb, S. Findlay	5,055,266
Sidewall Containment of Liquid Metal With Vertical Alternating Magnetic Fields	R.J. Lari, W. F. Praeg, L. R. Turner, J. E. Battles, J. R. Hull, D. M. Rote	4,974,661
Method for Preconcentrating a Sample for Subsequent Analysis	S. Zaromb	4,942,135

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