Patents by Inventor Albert Yee
Albert Yee has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240115418Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for removing heat from subcutaneously disposed lipid-rich cells are disclosed. In selected embodiments, suction and/or heat removal sources are coupled to an applicator. The applicator includes a flexible portion and a rigid portion. The rigid portion includes a thermally conductive plate and a frame coupling the thermally conductive plate and the flexible portion. An interior cavity of the applicator is in fluid communication with the suction source, and the frame maintains contiguous engagement between the heat removal source and the thermally conductive plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Inventors: Mark William Baker, Joseph Coakley, Paul William Martens, Albert L. Ollerdessen, William Patrick Pennybacker, Jesse N. Rosen, Peter Yee, John W. Allison
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Patent number: 11484028Abstract: In various embodiments, disclosed herein is a device comprising a non-planar surface, wherein nanostructures are fabricated on the non-planar surface. Also provided herein are methods of making and using a device comprising a non-planar surface, wherein nanostructures are fabricated on the non-planar surface. Further provided herein are methods of using a device comprising one or more non-planar surfaces, wherein the non-planar surfaces comprise one or more microstructures or nanostructures, comprising the steps: (a) using the device for its ordinary purpose; and (b) wherein the microstructures or nanostructures present in the device prevent proliferation of bacteria.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: The Regents of The University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Yee, Susan Christine Wu, Mary Nora Dickson, Elena Liang
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Patent number: 11284991Abstract: In various embodiments, disclosed herein is an artificial cornea, comprising an optic zone that is similar in thickness to a natural cornea and a peripheral skirt having a thickness less than the thickness of the optic zone, where the surfaces of the optic zone and peripheral skirt comprise one or more microstructures or nanostructures. In various embodiments, further disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing nanostructures on an artificial cornea, as well as treating a disease by providing an artificial cornea having one or more microstructures and/or nanostructures.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Yee, Marjan Farid, Roger Steinert, Elena Liang, Mary Nora Dickson
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Patent number: 11086049Abstract: The technology relates to a prophylactic bandage contact lens that prevents microbial infections in an eye as well as treats infection by dispensing antimicrobial medication at controlled rates. In one embodiment, the invention provides a bandage with nanostructures, and provides a continuous treatment over 10 days and shields the eye from the environment, significantly diminishing the risk of infection while allowing damaged tissues to heal.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: The Regents of The University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Yee, Rachel Rosenzweig, Mary Nora Dickson, Elena Liang, Szu-Wen Wang, Sara Heedy
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Patent number: 10828394Abstract: The invention relates to surfaces and devices with antibacterial and antifungal properties. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device comprising a synthetic polymer or biocomposite with antibacterial and antifungal properties, made up of nanopillared and/or micropillared surface structure. In another embodiment, the surface allows flexibility and curvature.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Yee, Rachel Rosenzweig, Mary Nora Dickson, Elena Liang, Sara Heedy
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Publication number: 20200163753Abstract: In various embodiments, disclosed herein is an artificial cornea, comprising an optic zone that is similar in thickness to a natural cornea and a peripheral skirt having a thickness less than the thickness of the optic zone, where the surfaces of the optic zone and peripheral skirt comprise one or more microstructures or nanostructures. In various embodiments, further disclosed herein are methods of manufacturing nanostructures on an artificial cornea, as well as treating a disease by providing an artificial cornea having one or more microstructures and/or nanostructures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Yee, Marjan Farid, Roger Steinert, Elena Liang, Mary Nora Dickson
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Publication number: 20190101669Abstract: The technology relates to a prophylactic bandage contact lens that prevents microbial infections in an eye as well as treats infection by dispensing antimicrobial medication at controlled rates. In one embodiment, the invention provides a bandage with nanostructures, and provides a continuous treatment over 10 days and shields the eye from the environment, significantly diminishing the risk of infection while allowing damaged tissues to heal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Applicant: Regents of The University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Yee, Rachel Rosenzweig, Mary Nora Dickson, Elena Liang, Szu-Wen Wang
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Publication number: 20190076573Abstract: The invention relates to surfaces and devices with antibacterial and antifungal properties. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device comprising a synthetic polymer or biocomposite with antibacterial and antifungal properties, made up of nanopillared and/or micropillared surface structure. In another embodiment, the surface allows flexibility and curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: The Regents of The University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Yee, Rachel Rosenzweig, Mary Nora Disckson, Elena Liang
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Publication number: 20190075789Abstract: In various embodiments, disclosed herein is a device comprising a non-planar surface, wherein nanostructures are fabricated on the non-planar surface. Also provided herein are methods of making and using a device comprising a non-planar surface, wherein nanostructures are fabricated on the non-planar surface. Further provided herein are methods of using a device comprising one or more non-planar surfaces, wherein the non-planar surfaces comprise one or more microstructures or nanostructures, comprising the steps: (a) using the device for its ordinary purpose; and (b) wherein the microstructures or nanostructures present in the device prevent proliferation of bacteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: The Regents of The University of CaliforniaInventors: Albert Yee, Susan Christine WU, Mary Nora Dickson, Elena Liang
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Publication number: 20080087554Abstract: The present invention provides electrochemical detection devices useful for conducting diagnostic tests. The devices of the present invention can be used to detect a wide range of target agents, and is useful in analyzing biological samples (including blood and other bodily fluids), as well as air, water, soil and other environmental samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: Antara BioSciences Inc.Inventors: Michael Norris, Albert Yee
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Publication number: 20070056680Abstract: A method of applying a pattern on a topography includes first applying a polymer film to an elastomer member, such as PDMS, to form a pad. The pad is then applied to a substrate having a varying topography under pressure. The polymer film is transferred to the substrate due to the plastic deformation of the polymer film under pressure compared to the elastic deformation of the PDMS member. Thus, upon removal of the pad from the substrate, the PDMS member pulls away from the polymer layer, thereby depositing the polymer layer upon the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2004Publication date: March 15, 2007Applicant: The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Li Tan, Yen-Peng Kong, Stella Pang, Albert Yee
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Publication number: 20050258570Abstract: The present invention is directed to micro- and nano-scale imprinting methods and the use of such methods to fabricate supported and/or free-standing 3-D micro- and/or nano-structures of polymeric, ceramic, and/or metallic materials. In some embodiments, a duo-mold approach is employed in the fabrication of these structures. In such methods, surface treatments are employed to impart differential surface energies to different molds and/or different parts of the mold(s). Such surface treatments permit the formation of three-dimensional (3-D) structures through imprinting and the transfer of such structures to a substrate. In some or other embodiments, such surface treatments and variation in glass transition temperature of the polymers used can facilitate separation of the 3-D structures from the molds to form free-standing micro- and/or nano-structures individually and/or in a film.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2004Publication date: November 24, 2005Applicants: Agency for Science, Technology and Research, The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Yen Kong, Hong Low, Stella Pang, Albert Yee
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Patent number: 6860956Abstract: Methods of creating patterns on substrates are presented, and articles of manufacture resulting therefrom. One method comprises applying a first surface energy modifier to an applicator to form a coating on the applicator; contacting the coating with a receiving member, the receiving member having a topography, the coating only contacting and remaining on at least some protrusions; exposing the first modified receiving member to a second surface energy modifier, thereby forming a second modified receiving member having surface modified recesses; applying a composition comprising a polymeric material to the second modified receiving member, the composition substantially conforming to the topography of the surface modified protrusions and the surface modified recesses; and contacting the composition-coated, surface modified protrusions with a substrate for a time and under conditions sufficient to transfer the polymeric material on protrusions to the substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Assignees: Agency for Science, Technology & Research, The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Lirong Bao, Li Tan, Xudong Huang, Yen Peng Kong, Lingjie Jay Guo, Stella W. Pang, Albert Yee
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Publication number: 20040231781Abstract: Methods of creating patterns on substrates are presented, and articles of manufacture resulting therefrom. One method comprises applying a first surface energy modifier to an applicator to form a coating on the applicator; contacting the coating with a receiving member, the receiving member having a topography, the coating only contacting and remaining on at least some protrusions; exposing the first modified receiving member to a second surface energy modifier, thereby forming a second modified receiving member having surface modified recesses; applying a composition comprising a polymeric material to the second modified receiving member, the composition substantially conforming to the topography of the surface modified protrusions and the surface modified recesses; and contacting the composition-coated, surface modified protrusions with a substrate for a time and under conditions sufficient to transfer the polymeric material on protrusions to the substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2003Publication date: November 25, 2004Applicants: Agency for Science, Technology and Research, The Regents of the University of MichiganInventors: Lirong Bao, Li Tan, Xudong Huang, Yen Peng Kong, Lingjie Jay Guo, Stella W. Pang, Albert Yee