公开(公告)号：US10053482B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US14945846

申请日：2015-11-19

Applicant: Clemson University

Inventor： Mark C. Thies ,  Adam S. Klett ,  David A. Bruce

IPC: C07G1/00 ,  B01D11/00

CPC classification number: C07G1/00 ,  B01D11/00

Abstract: Methods for obtaining purified lignin and the lignin that can be obtained by the methods are described. Methods include processing pretreated lignocellulosic biomass feedstock to recover the lignin and provide a lignin composition with a very low level of impurities such as metals and ash. In addition, the lignin recovered from the process can have a narrow molecular weight distribution and, depending upon the specific stages utilized in the process, can have a predetermined molecular weight. The process includes one or more separation stages in which a lignin-containing feedstock is mixed with a solvent solution. The mixture fractionates to form a solvent-rich liquid phase and a lignin-rich liquid phase, the lignin being partitioned across the phases according to the molecular weight of the lignin. Furthermore, the metal salts of the pretreated lignocellulosic biomass feedstock also partition across the phases.

公开(公告)号：US10026962B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US14150374

申请日：2014-01-08

Applicant: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION ,  GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION

Inventor： Gleb Yushin ,  Igor Luzinov ,  Bogdan Zdyrko ,  Oleksandr Magazynskyy ,  Igor Kovalenko

IPC: H01M4/62 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/134 ,  H01M2/16

Abstract: A silicon-based anode comprises an alginate-containing binder. The many carboxy groups of alginate bind to a surface of silicon, creating strong, rigid hydrogen bonds that withstand battery cycling. The alginate-containing binder provides good performance to the anode by (1) improving the capacity of the anode in comparison to other commercially-available binders, (2) improving Columbonic efficiency during charging and discharging cycles, and (3) improving stability during charging and discharging cycles.

公开(公告)号：US20180155554A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-07

申请号：US15576522

申请日：2016-05-19

Applicant: Clemson University

Inventor： Andrew S. Mount ,  Bin San Chan ,  Mary Beth Johnston

IPC: C09D5/16 ,  C07K14/435 ,  C07K7/08

CPC classification number: C09D5/1625 ,  C02F2303/20 ,  C07K7/08 ,  C07K14/43504

Abstract: Materials and methods for prevention of biofouling are described that incorporate the presence of a conotoxin peptide on a surface. The conotoxin peptide is either directly or indirectly adhered to the surface and interferes with the ability of biofouling organisms to settle on the surface.

公开(公告)号：US09958301B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US14795323

申请日：2015-07-09

Applicant: Clemson University ,  Amadas Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Kendall R. Kirk ,  J. Warren White ,  W. Scott Monfort ,  Hunter F. Massey ,  D. Hollens Free ,  Stanley A. Brantley ,  Joel S. Peele ,  Jacob B. Fravel ,  William G. Henderson, Jr.

IPC: G01F1/30 ,  A01D29/00 ,  A01D41/127 ,  A01D33/00

CPC classification number: G01F1/30 ,  A01D29/00 ,  A01D41/1272 ,  A01D2033/005

Abstract: Yield monitoring systems for harvesting machines and methods that can provide yield monitoring of crops are described. Machines include those that pneumatically convey crop through the machine such as peanut harvesting machines. The yield monitoring system includes a force sensor that can be located in conjunction with a duct of the harvesting machine such that impact of the crop materials on an impact plate within the duct will be registered by the force sensor. This registration can be used to determine a mass flow rate for the crop, which can be correlated to yield of the crop. The systems can include additional components such as optical monitors, moisture sensors, and pressure sensors.

公开(公告)号：US09944942B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US13672320

申请日：2012-11-08

Applicant: Clemson University

Inventor： Hong Luo ,  Dayong Li ,  Man Zhou ,  Qian Hu

IPC: C12N15/11 ,  C12N15/13 ,  C12N15/82 ,  A01H5/00

CPC classification number: C12N15/8273 ,  C12N15/11 ,  C12N15/8218 ,  C12N15/8271

Abstract: The present invention provides transgenic plants having increased tolerance to abiotic stress comprising a recombinant nucleic acid molecule, said recombinant nucleic acid molecule comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding miR319 operatively associated with a promoter, a nucleotide sequence that is antisense to a portion of consecutive nucleotides of a nucleotide sequence encoding PCF5, and/or a nucleotide sequence that encodes a portion of consecutive nucleotides of a nucleotide sequence encoding PCF5, which when expressed produces an antisense nucleotide sequence, wherein expression of the nucleotide sequence confers increased tolerance to abiotic stress. Also provided are methods and compositions for making said transgenic plants.

公开(公告)号：US20170369847A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15543701

申请日：2016-01-15

Applicant: Clemson University Research Foundation ,  MUSC Foundation for Research Development ,  The University of Chicago

Inventor： Ying Mei ,  Tan Yu ,  Dylan Richards ,  Donald R. Menick ,  Bozhi Tian

IPC: C12N5/077 ,  A61K35/34 ,  G01N33/50 ,  A61L27/30 ,  A61L27/38

CPC classification number: C12N5/0657 ,  A61K35/34 ,  A61L27/306 ,  A61L27/3804 ,  A61L27/3826 ,  A61L27/3886 ,  A61L2400/12 ,  A61L2430/20 ,  C12N2503/02 ,  C12N2506/45 ,  C12N2513/00 ,  C12N2533/10 ,  G01N33/5061

Abstract: Provided herein are tissues containing semiconductor nanomaterials and methods of preparing and using the same.

公开(公告)号：US20170306220A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-26

申请号：US15493846

申请日：2017-04-21

Applicant: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY ,  Institute of Organic Chemistry, National Academy of Science of Ukraine

Inventor： Valery N. Bliznyuk ,  Ayman F. Seliman ,  Timothy A. DeVol ,  Nadezhda A. Derevyanko ,  Alexander A. Ishchenko

IPC: C09K11/02 ,  C07D231/06 ,  C09K11/06

CPC classification number: C09K11/025 ,  C07D231/06 ,  C09K11/06 ,  C09K2211/1007 ,  C09K2211/1014 ,  C09K2211/1044

Abstract: Pyrazoline-based fluorophores and plastic scintillators incorporating the fluorophores are described. The fluorophores include 1,3,5-triaryl substituted pyrazolines. A fluorophore of a plastic scintillator can be a 1-phenyl-4,5-1H-dihydroyrazole having the structure: in which R1 and R2 are independently selected from a heteroaryl group including one or more of an oxygen, selenium or sulfur atom in the ring; an aryl halide group; or a phenyl alkyl including a C1 to C18 saturated or unsaturated alkyl that optionally includes a reactive functionality.

公开(公告)号：US09764515B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-19

申请号：US14702112

申请日：2015-05-01

Applicant: MUSC Foundation for Research Development ,  Izumi International, Inc. ,  Clemson University

Inventor： Michael J. Yost ,  Thomas Trusk ,  Ying Mei ,  Michael Chappell ,  Walter Boylan

IPC: B29C67/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B29L31/00 ,  B33Y50/02

CPC classification number: B29C64/386 ,  B29C64/112 ,  B29K2005/00 ,  B29K2089/00 ,  B29L2031/7532 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y50/02

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, compositions, and methods for three-dimensional (3D) printing. An example system includes a plurality dispensers configured to deposit materials from their tips and a printing surface for receiving the materials. The system includes a position sensing detector configured to detect positions of the tips of the dispensers and the location and dimensions of the printing surface. The system includes a robotic positioning device configured to drive the dispensers. The system also includes a control unit configured to receive and map in a 3D space the positions of the tips of the dispensers and the position and dimensions of the printing surface. The control unit is further configured to control the robotic positioning device to drive the dispensers relative to the printing surface in the 3D space, and to independently deposit materials on the printing surface, or on material deposited on the printing surface.

公开(公告)号：US20170258457A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15352108

申请日：2016-11-15

Applicant: Clemson University Research Foundation

Inventor： Heather W. Dunn ,  Kathryn A. Elliott ,  Thomas R. Scott ,  Matthew Burns

IPC: A61B10/02 ,  C12Q1/68

CPC classification number: A61B10/0233 ,  A61B2010/0208 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  C12Q1/6806

Abstract: A method for correlation attributes of mature mammals tissue to pre-pubescent mammals is provided. The method comprises providing a biopsy needle with a bore diameter of at least 0.9081 mm (20 gauge) to less than 2.413 mm (13 gauge) with a specimen notch, of at least 2 mm to no more than 16 mm; inserting the needle into said mammalian tissue of a pre-pubescent living mammal and extracting a sample tissue.

公开(公告)号：US20170164984A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-15

申请号：US15374615

申请日：2016-12-09

Applicant: MUSC Foundation for Research Development ,  Clemson University

Inventor： Gregory J. WRIGHT ,  Hai YAO ,  Richard H. GROSS

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7056 ,  A61B17/707

Abstract: Rib hook devices, systems, and methods of assembling and using the devices and systems are disclosed. The rib hook device includes a body with a first end and a second end and a rod attachment member coupled to and extending away from the second end of the body. The rib hook system includes at least one rib hook device, a first rod for engaging the at least one rib hook device, and at least one fastener for securing the first rod to the at least one rib hook device. Methods for assembling and using the rib hook devices and systems are also disclosed.