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Method for the protection of trees
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 8/28/2018)The present invention provides a method for the prevention/treatment of bark beetle and/or wood borer infestation of trees comprising treatment of the tree with a composition comprising a macroyclic lactone. -
Functional, cross-linked nanostructures for tandem optical imaging and therapy
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 5/30/2017)The present invention provides optical agents comprising optically functional cross linked supramolecular structures and assemblies useful for tandem optical imaging and therapy. Supramolecular structures and assemblies ... -
Systemic, machine, and computer-readable storage medium for forming an enhanced seismic trace using a virtual seismic array
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 9/5/2017)Embodiments of a system are provided for forming enhanced seismic array traces using virtual seismic sensors in addition to the real seismic sensors to form a virtual seismic array. The system receives the signal responses ... -
Surface modification of polymer foams using plasma
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 9/22/2020)An embodiment includes a system comprising: a monolithic shape memory polymer (SMP) foam having first and second states; wherein the SMP foam includes: (a) polyurethane, (b) an inner half portion having inner reticulated ... -
Non-noble element catalysts and methods for making
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 9/22/2020)Disclosed are non-noble element compositions of matter, structures, and methods for producing the catalysts that can catalyze oxygen reduction reactions (ORR). The disclosed composition of matter can be comprised of graphitic ... -
Polymer systems and their applications in diagnostics and drug delivery
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 9/22/2020)The present invention provides a biodegradable “precision polymer system” (poly system) and methods for preparing pharmaceutically effective “precision polymer nanosystems” (polymer nanosystem) for delivery and/or targeting ... -
Large energy density batteries
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 9/1/2020)Embodiments of the claimed invention are directed to a device, comprising: an anode that includes a lithiated silicon-based material and a sulfur-based cathode, wherein the anode and the cathode are designed to have ... -
Thermoelectric heat energy recovery module generator for application in a Stirling-electric hybrid automobile
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 12/29/2020)A vehicle is provided which includes a Stirling Cycle engine that generates a flow of exhaust gases from the external combustion of a fuel supply. The vehicle is equipped with a thermoelectric generator module which is in ... -
Beta-amino pateamine a derivatives and methods for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 1/12/2021)Pateamine A derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions that include the derivatives, and methods for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia using the derivatives. -
Alpha-amino pateamine A derivatives and methods for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 12/22/2020)Pateamine A derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions that include the derivatives. The pateamine A derivatives are .alpha.-amino pateamine A derivatives that lack the C5-methyl group of pateamine A -
Tension end treatment for guardrail safety system
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 12/1/2020)An end treatment for a guardrail safety system includes a terminal portion of a guardrail beam comprising a downstream end and upstream end, a first tension cable coupled to an upstream end of the terminal portion. An ... -
Compositions and methods of enhancing immune responses to Eimeria
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 11/24/2020)Vaccines comprising TRAP polypeptides and Salmonella enteritidis vectors comprising TRAP polypeptides are provided. The vaccines may also include a CD154 polypeptide capable of binding to CD40. Also provided are methods ... -
Defense techniques for split manufacturing
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 12/15/2020)Disclosed are various embodiments to enhance the security of a circuit design after a global routing of the circuit design and an assignment of wire layers for the circuit design. A tree can be extracted from the circuit ... -
Method and apparatus for controlled omnidirectional movement of payloads
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 11/17/2020)A payload platform includes a platform and a castor assembly coupled to the platform. The castor assembly includes a body, a first wheel coupled to the body, and a second wheel coupled to the body. The first wheel and the ... -
Shape memory polymer nonocomposites and uses thereof
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 8/25/2020)The invention relates to radiopaque shape memory foam compositions and methods of using the compositions. In certain embodiments, the compositions are used in neurovascular occlusion applications. -
Si--O--N--P related fabrication methods, surface treatments and uses thereof
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 11/10/2020)Disclosed are compositions, methods and processes for fabricating and using a device or other implement including a surface or surfaces having a nanoscale or microscale layer or coating of Si--O--N--P. These coatings and/or ... -
Mosaic chimeric viral vaccine particle
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 11/17/2020)The present invention describes compositions and methods for priming protective immunity in the presence of pre-existing maternal antibody. In some embodiments, the invention contemplates simultaneously masking vaccines ... -
Controlled thermal coefficient product system and method
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 11/3/2020)A controlled thermal coefficient product manufacturing system and method is disclosed. The disclosed product relates to the manufacture of metallic material product (MMP) having a thermal expansion coefficient (TEC) in a ... -
Recombinant turkey herpesvirus vaccines and uses thereof
(United States. Patent and Trademark OfficeTexas A&M University. Libraries, 10/27/2020)The present disclosure provides a recombinant viral vector comprising at least one transgene inserted into a Marek's disease viral genome for treatment of diseases in poultry. Also provided are immunogenic compositions ...