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    2,7-disubstituted cephalosporin derivatives as beta-lactamase substrates and methods for their use for the diagnosis of tuberculosis
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2017-12-05) Rao, Jianghong; Xie, Hexin; Cheng, Yunfeng; Cirillo, Jeffrey D.; The Texas A&M University System; The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    β-Lactamase substrates and methods for using the substrates to detect β-lactamase and to diagnose tuberculosis.
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    2,7-disubstituted cephalosporin derivatives as β-lactamase substrates and methods for their use for the diagnosis of tuberculosis
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2019-07-09) Rao, Jianghong; Xie, Hexin; Cheng Yungfeng; Cirillo, Jeffrey D; The Texas A&M University System; The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    β-Lactamase substrates and methods for using the substrates to detect β-lactamase and to diagnose tuberculosis.
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    6-channel array coil for magnetic resonance imaging
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2008-06-03) Mathew, Susan; Boskamp, Eddy Benjamin; Blawat, Leroy; Lorbiecki, John E.; Hoppel, Bernice E.; General Electric Company; The Texas A&M University System, A Texas State Agency
    A method and apparatus for acquiring high resolution MR images of a carotid artery. A six-channel RF coil array has three RF coils placed in an overlapping pattern and positioned adjacent to a first region-of-interest (ROI) of an imaging patient. The six-channel RF coil also has three RF coils placed in an overlapping pattern and positioned adjacent to a second ROI of an imaging patient.
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    Accelerator driven sub-critical core
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2015-03-17) Mcintyre, Peter M.; Sattarov, Akhdiyor; Texas A&M University System
    Systems and methods for operating an accelerator driven sub-critical core. In one embodiment, a fission power generator includes a sub-critical core and a plurality of proton beam generators. Each of the proton beam generators is configured to concurrently provide a proton beam into a different area of the sub-critical core. Each proton beam scatters neutrons within the sub-critical core. The plurality of proton beam generators provides aggregate power to the sub-critical core, via the proton beams, to scatter neutrons sufficient to initiate fission in the sub-critical core.
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    Accuracy bootstrapping
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 1994-07-05) Soenen, Eric G.; Geiger, Randall L.; The Texas A&M University System
    A method and apparatus for a system physically realizing a transfer function and having improved accuracy and fast calibration is described, comprising a plurality of stages configured in a serial fashion, each stage having a transfer function realized with fixed and adjustable elements. Control logic for selectively reconfiguring said stages, operable for coupling any one of said stages to a reference signal and for further coupling said one of said stages to the remaining ones of said stages in a serial fashion is added; control logic for selectively causing said stages to transmit at their output responses to an input which enable measurement of individual components within said stages is included; and control logic for updating the adjustable elements within each stage is described. A calibration technique is disclosed wherein the system is reconfigured to allow any one of said stages to be configured as the first stage in a chain made up of all of said stages, serially coupled, the first stage outputting signals indicative of the value of components within it in response to selective excitation by the reference signal, the remaining stages capturing said outputted signals and storing the result as a measurement.The calibration process continues until the adjustable elements within each stage have been updated. Additional cycles may be performed for increased accuracy. An additional preferred embodiment of an analog-to-digital converter implemented using the accuracy bootstrapping invention is disclosed. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
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    Activated hybrid zero-valent iron treatment system and methods for generation and use thereof
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2021-08-10T00:00:00Z) Huang, Yongheng; Texas A&M University System
    Activated iron media and methods for generating and using the activated iron media. The method involves aqueous suspension comprising a zero-valent iron, ferrous iron, and an iron oxide to provide a settled solid and re-suspending the settled solid to provide an aqueous suspension containing an activated iron media.
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    Active harmonic power filter apparatus and method
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 1996-10-22) Pitel, Ira J.; Enjeti, Prasad; Texas A&M University System
    Described is an active filter (10) for removing harmonic currents from a neutral wire (24) to reduce the current In in the neutral wire. The filter (10) typically is located away from the source (26) and near the load (28). The filter (10) comprises generally a multi-phase transformer (12), a neutral current monitoring device (14), and a harmonic current injection device (16). The components of the present invention operate to draw a corrective harmonic current (IN) from the neutral wire (24) at a tap point (T) near the load (28) and inject the corrective harmonic current (IN) through the multi-phase transformer (12) into the phase wires (20). The corrective harmonic current (IN) substantially cancels the harmonic current (In) in the line on the source side of the tap point (T) and therefore eliminates over-current conditions in the neutral wire. The device preferably includes a rectifier (36) connected by the secondary windings (34) of the transformer (12) to power a DC bus (38). An inverter (50), powered by the DC bus (38), is selectively controlled to construct the corrective harmonic current. Embodiments employing both half-bridge and full-bridge inverters are described as are embodiments using both wye-delta and zigzag transformers. The present invention also includes a method consistent with the operation of the filter.
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    Active interphase reactor for 12-pulse rectifier
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 1999-05-11) Enjeti, Prasad N.; Pitel, Ira J.; Texas A & M University System
    An active interphase reactor for twelve-pulse diode rectifiers is disclosed. The system draws near sinusoidal currents from a power utility. In one embodiment, a low kVA (0.02 Po (PU)) active current source injects a triangular current into an interphase reactor of a twelve-pulse diode rectifier. This modification results in near sinusoidal utility input currents with less than 1% THD. In alternative embodiments, a low kVA, 12-pulse system with an autotransformer arrangement (kVA rating of 0.18 Po (PU)) is implemented with the proposed active interface reactor. The resulting systems draw clean power from the utility and are suitable for powering larger kVA ac motor drive systems.
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    Active pedestrian warning system for rail and bus transit routes
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2020-01-14T00:00:00Z) Voigt, Anthony P.; Vickich, Michael J.; Montoya, Micah D.; Fontaine, Terence H.; Cochran, Lauren K.; The Texas A&M University System; Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas
    A system includes a transmitter coupled to a vehicle and a client system. The transmitter broadcasts a wireless signal. The client system includes a receiver that receives the wireless signal from the transmitter. The client system determines an identifier within the wireless signal, compares the identifier within the wireless signal to a list of identifiers, and in response to determining that the identifier within the wireless signal matches a particular identifier within the list of identifiers, generates an alert that the vehicle is approaching.
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    Adjustable footrest for adjustable-height desk
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2018-05-08) Benden, Mark E.; The Texas A&M University System
    An adjustable desk has base members or sidewalls supporting the desk on a surface. Each sidewall has at least one support movably vertically relative to the sidewall. A tabletop is disposed above the base member and is supported on the supports. A footrest is disposed between the base members beneath the tabletop and can move between a back position toward a back of the desk and a front position toward a front of the desk. One or more mechanisms operatively couple to at least one of the supports and to the footrest. The one or more mechanisms move the at least one support vertically relative to the base member to raise and lower the tabletop relative to the sidewall. Likewise, the one or more mechanisms move the footrest between the back and front positions. Preferably, movement of the footrest is coordinated with the movement of the tabletop so that the footrest moves to the front position when the tabletop is raised for standing and moves to the back position when the tabletop is lowered for sitting.
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    Adjustable height desk having a deployable floor mat
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z) Benden, Mark E.; The Texas A&M University System
    A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.
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    Adjustable height desk having a deployable floor mat
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2021-05-18T00:00:00Z) Benden, Mark E.; Texas A&M University System
    A desk includes a tabletop and at least one base member supporting the tabletop. A footrest is disposed on the at least one base member beneath the tabletop. The footrest is movable between a stowed position toward a back of the desk and a deployed position toward a front of the desk. At least one mechanism is disposed on the at least one base member and operatively coupled to the footrest. The at least one mechanism moving the footrest between the stowed and deployed positions. A floor mat is disposed with the footrest. The floor mat is movable with the footrest between a stowed mat position and a deployed mat position.
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    Adult stem cells/progenitor cells and stem cell proteins for treatment of eye injuries and diseases
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2015-06-23) Prockop, Darwin J.; Oh, Joo Youn; Berkowitz, Barry; Roddy, Gavin W.; Rosa, Robert; Temple Therapeutics, Inc.; Scott & White Healthcare
    The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal. The invention includes a population of mesenchymal stromal cells that possess anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, immune modulatory and anti-tumorigenic properties. The invention includes administration of TSG-6, STC-1, or a combination thereof to the ocular as a treatment for an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal.
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    Adult stem cells/progenitor cells and stem cell proteins for treatment of eye injuries and diseases
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2017-01-17) Prockop, Darwin J.; Oh, Joo Youn; Berkowitz, Barry; The Texas A&M University System; Temple Therapeutics, Inc.
    The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal. The invention includes a population of mesenchymal stromal cells that possess anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, immune modulatory and anti-tumorigenic properties. The invention includes administration of TSG-6, STC-1, or a combination thereof to the ocular as a treatment for an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal.
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    Adult stem cells/progenitor cells and stem cell proteins for treatment of eye injuries and diseases
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2018-10-23) Prockop, Darwin J.; Oh, Joo Youn; Berkowitz, Barry; Roddy, Gavin W.; Rosa, Robert; The Texas A&M University System; Temple Therapeutics, Inc.
    The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal. The invention includes a population of mesenchymal stromal cells that possess anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, immune modulatory and anti-tumorigenic properties. The invention includes administration of TSG-6, STC-1, or a combination thereof to the ocular as a treatment for an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal.
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    Adult stem cells/progenitor cells and stem cell proteins for treatment of eye injuries and diseases
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2017-08-15) Prockop, Darwin J.; Oh, Joo Youn; Berkowitz, Barry; Roddy, Gavin W.; Rosa, Robert; The Texas A&M University System; Temple Therapeutics, Inc.; Scott & White Healthcare
    The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal. The invention includes a population of mesenchymal stromal cells that possess anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, immune modulatory and anti-tumorigenic properties. The invention includes administration of TSG-6, STC-1, or a combination thereof to the ocular as a treatment for an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal.
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    Adult stem cells/progenitor cells and stem cell proteins for treatment of eye injuries and diseases
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2014-07-22) Prockop, Darwin J.; Oh, Joo Youn; Roddy, Gavin W.; Rosa, Robert; Berkowitz, Barry A.; The Texas A & M University System; Temple Therapeutics, Inc.
    The present invention encompasses methods and compositions for treating an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal. The invention includes a population of mesenchymal stromal cells that possess anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, immune modulatory and anti-tumorigenic properties. The invention includes administration of TSG-6, STC-1, or a combination thereof to the ocular as a treatment for an ocular disease, disorder or condition in a mammal.
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    Advanced dynamic impact extension module
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 1990-03-20) Ivey, Don L.; The Texas A&M University System
    An advanced dynamic impact extension module, used to protect occupants of vehicles from the adverse effects of extremely rapid deacceleration of a vehicle when the vehicle impacts an end of a concrete barrier wall is disclosed. According to the invention, a barrier wall is provided which has a structural concrete base and a channel portion adaptable to receive low strength reinforced concrete modules. The concrete modules are composed of three layers of crushable material of varying strengths. The first or lowest layer is composed of semi-crushable, higher strength concrete and which is adaptable to secure reinforcement and S-beam connectors. The second layer is lower strength material and the top layer is intermediate strength material. The second and top layer keep an impacting vehicle down and prevent ramping. The modules are arranged linearly beginning at a front end closest to the path of an oncoming vehicle and proceeding toward a back end proximate a roadside obstacle. An impacting vehicle will crush the modules in succeeding fashion according to its impact velocity. The last module in the linear array has triangular steel reinforcement which will cause the impacting vehicle to rise up to avoid the roadside obstacle if the impacting vehicle has sufficient impact force or velocity to crush all the preceding modules. The structural concrete base will coact with the undercarriage of the vehicle in order to bring the vehicle safely to rest before it impacts the roadside obstacle. The height or elevation of the non-crushable concrete base of the barrier will increase in step-wise or sloping fashion so that as a vehicle passes through the barrier, the increased height of the base portions of the barrier base coact with the bottom, or undercarriage, of the vehicle to create friction and drag between the bottom of the vehicle and the base component of the barrier to thereby bring the vehicle to rest before it impacts the end of a concrete barrier wall.
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    Advanced dynamic impact extension module
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 1989-04-18) Ivey, Don L.; The Texas A&M University System
    An advanced dynamic impact extension module, used to protect occupants of vehicles from the adverse effects of instantaneous deacceleration of a vehicle when the vehicle impacts an end of a concrete barrier wall is disclosed. According to the invention, a composite barrier is provided which has an upper, low density, crushable component and a lower, substantially non-crushable, base component. The height of the base component will increase from the front of the barrier to the back of the barrier, located proximate the end of the concrete barrier wall, so that a vehicle impacting the barrier will first crush the upper, low-density, crushable material. If a vehicle has sufficient impact force or velocity to crush the upper crushable front component of the barrier, the undercarriage of the vehicle will coact with raised non-crushable base components of the barrier in order to bring the vehicle safely to rest before it impacts the end of a concrete barrier wall. The non-crushable base component of intermediate sections of the barrier will increase in height in step wise fashion so that as a vehicle passes through the barrier, the raised base portions of the barrier coact with the bottom, or undercarriage, of the vehicle to create friction and drag between the bottom of the vehcle and the base component of the barrier to thereby bring the vehicle to rest before it impacts the end of a concrete barrier wall.
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    Advanced law enforcement and response technology
    (United States. Patent and Trademark Office, 2002-06-25) Morgan, Joseph; Hausman, Johnny R.; Chilek, Shawn; Hubenak, Greg; Kappler, David; Witz, John; Wright, George B.; Texas A&M University Systems
    A central control system is described that affords intuitive and easy control of numerous subsystems associated with a police car or other emergency vehicle and reduces the cockpit clutter associated with present control systems. A single user interface device is associated with a central controller capable of receiving input commands and outputting device control commands to a plurality of controlled devices or subsystems. Preferably, the central controller comprises a programmable digital computer. An emergency response system is also described which rapidly coordinates and controls operation of a plurality of emergency subsystems associated with the vehicle in accordance with a predetermined scheme of operation for the devices. In one preferred embodiment, the controller receives a single input command and, in response, provides specific device control commands to several individual controlled devices on a relatively simultaneous basis. A hierarchical device command structure is also taught which permits individual control of features among each of the controlled subsystems.