Patents by Inventor Chi-Heng Chang

Chi-Heng Chang 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).

  • Patent number: 9764137
    Abstract: An electronic stimulation device for electrically stimulating at least one dorsal root ganglion with relative low pain sensations without generating relative much sensations of paresthesia comprises at least one electronic stimulation unit. The electronic stimulation unit includes at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, and it delivers a high-frequency electrical stimulation signal to impel the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field. The frequency of the high-frequency electrical stimulation signal ranges from 200 kHz to 1000 kHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: GIMER MEDICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chii-Wann Lin, Chi-Heng Chang, Yeong-Ray Wen, Wei-Tso Lin
  • Patent number: 9669215
    Abstract: A medical electronic device comprises at least a battery module, a detector for detecting the remaining battery of the battery module to generate a detection signal, a processor generating a first status information according to the detection signal, a transceiver and a function circuit. The processor transmits and receives the first status information and the control signal by the transceiver. The function circuit is electrically connected to the processor and at least an electrode. The electrode extends outward from the medical electronic device. According to the control signal, the processor controls the function circuit to output an electrical stimulation signal with default stimulation frequency, stimulation cycle and stimulation intensity to the electrode. The voltage of the electrical stimulation signal ranges from ?10V to ?1V and from 1V to 10V, and the frequency of the electrical stimulation signal is between 200 KHz and 800 KHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Gimer Medical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian-Hao Pan, Chi-Heng Chang
  • Publication number: 20170135225
    Abstract: A waterproof structure for an implanted electronic device is capable of preventing the liquid or moist from entering and damaging the circuit board of the electronic device. The waterproof structure includes a shell, a first material layer, a second material layer, and a third material layer. The first material layer covers at least a part of the implanted electronic device. The second material layer covers the first material layer. The internal space of the shell is configured for accommodating the implanted electronic device. The shell is made of PEEK (polyether ether ketone). The third material layer is disposed between the second material layer and the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Chi-Heng CHANG, Chan-Yi CHENG, Chen-Tun WU
  • Patent number: 9643023
    Abstract: An external control device includes a human-computer interface, a first controller and a power transmitting unit. An implantable medical device includes a power receiving unit, a second controller and a second detector. A method for monitoring power supply comprises: producing a first magnetic field by the power transmitting unit; sensing the first magnetic field to produce a second magnetic field and converting it into a direct current by the power receiving unit; detecting a power value of the direct current by the second detector to output a detection signal to the second controller; outputting a status information to the external control device by the second controller according to the detection signal; and receiving the status information by the first controller. The first controller transmits an adjustment signal to the power transmitting unit if informed of the status information that the power value is not within a designate power range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: GiMer Medical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian-Hao Pan, Chii-Wann Lin, Chi-Heng Chang
  • Publication number: 20170113047
    Abstract: The present application discloses am electrical stimulation device for electrically stimulating at least one target zone of an organism. The electrical stimulation device comprises a control unit and an electrical stimulation unit. The electrical stimulation unit includes a frequency synthesizer, an amplifier, a variable resistor, at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode. The frequency synthesizer is coupled to the control unit and generates a frequency signal. The amplifier is coupled to the frequency synthesizer. The variable resistor comprises a resistance and is coupled to the control unit and the amplifier. The first electrode and the second electrode are coupled to the amplifier. The amplifier outputs an electrical stimulation signal according to the frequency signal of the frequency synthesizer and the resistance of the variable resistor to impel the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Chi-Heng CHANG, Jian-Hao PAN
  • Patent number: 9526889
    Abstract: The electromagnetic stimulation device contains at least a positive electrode and at least a negative electrode. An insulating gap having width of a first distance is maintained between the positive and negative electrodes. The positive and negative electrodes are at least at a second distance away from a nerve to be stimulated. A preset voltage is applied to the positive and negative electrodes so that a low-power, low-temperature, high-frequency electromagnetic field covering and stimulating the nerve is produced between the positive and negative electrodes. By the stimulation of the low-power, low-temperature, high-frequency electromagnetic field, the nerve's threshold is increased, the nerve's transmission capability is reduced, and therefore the nerve pain is effectively eased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: GiMER MEDICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chi-Heng Chang, Wei-Tso Lin, Chan-Yi Cheng, Chii-Wann Lin, Yeong-Ray Wen
  • Publication number: 20160263378
    Abstract: The desensitizing device contains an electrical stimulation member optionally configured on a support member. The electrical stimulation member contains a control circuit and at least two electrodes. The control circuit generates a stimulating current to the electrodes. By configuring the electrodes contacted with the skin, the stimulating signal produced by the control circuit is conducted to the electrodes and provides a subcutaneous nerve stimulation through the skin. The subcutaneous nerve is as such temporarily numbed and desensitized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Wei-Tso LIN, Chen-Tun WU, Chan-Yi CHENG, Chi-Heng CHANG
  • Publication number: 20160263377
    Abstract: The desensitizing device contains an electrical stimulation member optionally configured on a support member. The electrical stimulation member contains a control circuit and at least two electrodes. The control circuit generates a stimulating current to the electrodes. By configuring the electrodes contacted with the skin, the stimulating signal produced by the control circuit is conducted to the electrodes and provides a subcutaneous nerve stimulation through the skin. The subcutaneous nerve is as such temporarily numbed and desensitized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Wei-Tso LIN, Chen-Tun WU, Chan-Yi CHENG, Chi-Heng CHANG
  • Patent number: 9399142
    Abstract: The implantable medical device is for implantation into a patient's body and is wirelessly powered by an external control device. The implantable medical device is induced by an AC electromagnetic field of the external control device through an inductive coil. A rectifier converts the AC electromagnetic field into a DC current. A detector detects a voltage value of the DC current, and a processor produces a first piece of status information accordingly. A transceiver receives and relays the first piece of status information to the external control device so as to monitor the power consumption of the implantable medical device when it is wirelessly powered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Gimer Medical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jian-Hao Pan, Chii-Wann Lin, Chi-Heng Chang
  • Patent number: 9370652
    Abstract: The desensitizing device contains an electrical stimulation member optionally configured on a support member. The electrical stimulation member contains a control circuit, at least two electrodes, and an electricity supply element. The electricity supply element provides electricity to the control circuit, and the control circuit generates a stimulating current to the electrodes. By configuring a male genital with the support member so that the electrodes are in contact with the penis skin, the stimulating current produced by the control circuit is conducted to the electrodes and provides a low-strength subcutaneous nerve stimulation through the penis skin. The subcutaneous nerve is as such temporarily numbed and desensitized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: GiMer MEDICAL CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Tso Lin, Chen-Tun Wu, Chan-Yi Cheng, Chi-Heng Chang
  • Publication number: 20160096021
    Abstract: An electronic stimulation device for electrically stimulating at least one dorsal root ganglion with relative low pain sensations without generating relative much sensations of paresthesia comprises at least one electronic stimulation unit. The electronic stimulation unit includes at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, and it delivers a high-frequency electrical stimulation signal to impel the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field. The frequency of the high-frequency electrical stimulation signal ranges from 200 kHz to 1000 kHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Chii-Wann LIN, Chi-Heng CHANG, Yeong-Ray WEN, Wei-Tso LIN
  • Publication number: 20160096022
    Abstract: An electronic stimulation device for electrically stimulating at least one dorsal root ganglion with relative low pain sensations without generating relative much sensations of paresthesia comprises at least one electronic stimulation unit. The electronic stimulation unit includes at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode, and it delivers a high-frequency electrical stimulation signal to impel the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field. The range of the electric field covers the dorsal root ganglion, and the electric field strength ranges from 100 V/m to 1000 V/m.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Chii-Wann LIN, Chi-Heng CHANG, Yeong-Ray WEN, Wei-Tso LIN
  • Publication number: 20160096023
    Abstract: A medical electronic device comprises at least a battery module, a detector for detecting the remaining battery of the battery module to generate a detection signal, a processor generating a first status information according to the detection signal, a transceiver and a function circuit. The processor transmits and receives the first status information and the control signal by the transceiver. The function circuit is electrically connected to the processor and at least an electrode. The electrode extends outward from the medical electronic device. According to the control signal, the processor controls the function circuit to output an electrical stimulation signal with default stimulation frequency, stimulation cycle and stimulation intensity to the electrode. The voltage of the electrical stimulation signal ranges from ?10V to ?1V and from 1V to 10V, and the frequency of the electrical stimulation signal is between 200 KHz and 800 KHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Jian-Hao PAN, Chi-Heng CHANG
  • Publication number: 20160045735
    Abstract: An electronic stimulation device is adapted for electrically stimulating a target zone of an organism with relative low pain sensations without generating relative much sensations of paresthesia. The electronic stimulation device comprises at least one electronic stimulation unit. The electronic stimulation unit includes at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode. The electronic stimulation unit receives a high-frequency electrical stimulation signal to impel the first electrode and the second electrode to generate an electric field. The range of the electric field covers the target zone, and the electric field strength ranges from 100 V/m to 1000 V/m. The frequency of the high-frequency electrical stimulation signal ranges from 200 KHz to 1000 KHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: February 18, 2016
    Inventors: Chi-Heng CHANG, Wei-Tso LIN, Chan-Yi CHENG, Chii-Wann LIN
  • Publication number: 20160001085
    Abstract: An external control device includes a human-computer interface, a first controller and a power transmitting unit. An implantable medical device includes a power receiving unit, a second controller and a second detector. A method for monitoring power supply comprises: producing a first magnetic field by the power transmitting unit; sensing the first magnetic field to produce a second magnetic field and converting it into a direct current by the power receiving unit; detecting a power value of the direct current by the second detector to output a detection signal to the second controller; outputting a status information to the external control device by the second controller according to the detection signal; and receiving the status information by the first controller. The first controller transmits an adjustment signal to the power transmitting unit if informed of the status information that the power value is not within a designate power range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Jian-Hao PAN, Chii-Wann LIN, Chi-Heng CHANG
  • Patent number: 9130300
    Abstract: A water resistant connector jointing with a housing, comprises a base, a sleeve plug disposed in the base, a clamping member disposed in the base and a locking member. The sleeve plug contacts with the neck portion of the base. The locking member is locked at the housing and contacts with the clamping member. The transmission line passes through the locking member, the clamping member, and the sleeve plug such that one portion of the transmission line is exposed at the exterior of the base. The locking member moves linearly and extrudes the clamping member and the sleeve plug such that the sleeve plug has deformation by the extrusion from the neck portion of the base. The effects of water resistance and seal may be achieved by using the sleeve plug to tightly joint with the internal wall of the base and the transmission line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: GiMer Medical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Tun Wu, Chan-Yi Cheng, Chi-Heng Chang
  • Publication number: 20150209590
    Abstract: The implantable medical device is for implantation into a patient's body and is wirelessly powered by an external control device. The implantable medical device is induced by an AC electromagnetic field of the external control device through an inductive coil. A rectifier converts the AC electromagnetic field into a DC current. A detector detects a voltage value of the DC current, and a processor produces a first piece of status information accordingly. A transceiver receives and relays the first piece of status information to the external control device so as to monitor the power consumption of the implantable medical device when it is wirelessly powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Applicant: GIMER MEDICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jian-Hao Pan, Chii-Wann Lin, Chi-Heng Chang
  • Publication number: 20150155648
    Abstract: A water resistant connector jointing with a housing, comprises a base, a sleeve plug disposed in the base, a clamping member disposed in the base and a locking member. The sleeve plug contacts with the neck portion of the base. The locking member is locked at the housing and contacts with the clamping member. The transmission line passes through the locking member, the clamping member, and the sleeve plug such that one portion of the transmission line is exposed at the exterior of the base. The locking member moves linearly and extrudes the clamping member and the sleeve plug such that the sleeve plug has deformation by the extrusion from the neck portion of the base. The effects of water resistance and seal may be achieved by using the sleeve plug to tightly joint with the internal wall of the base and the transmission line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Applicant: GiMer Medical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chen-Tun Wu, Chan-Yi Cheng, Chi-Heng Chang
  • Publication number: 20150100112
    Abstract: The electromagnetic stimulation device contains at least a positive electrode and at least a negative electrode. An insulating gap having width of a first distance is maintained between the positive and negative electrodes. The positive and negative electrodes are at least at a second distance away from a nerve to be stimulated. A preset voltage is applied to the positive and negative electrodes so that a low-power, low-temperature, high-frequency electromagnetic field covering and stimulating the nerve is produced between the positive and negative electrodes. By the stimulation of the low-power, low-temperature, high-frequency electromagnetic field, the nerve's threshold is increased, the nerve's transmission capability is reduced, and therefore the nerve pain is effectively eased.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Applicant: GiMer Medical Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Chi-Heng Chang, Wei-Tso Lin, Chan-Yi Cheng, Chii-Wann Lin
  • Publication number: 20150032195
    Abstract: The desensitizing device contains an electrical stimulation member optionally configured on a support member. The electrical stimulation member contains a control circuit, at least two electrodes, and an electricity supply element. The electricity supply element provides electricity to the control circuit, and the control circuit generates a stimulating current to the electrodes. By configuring a male genital with the support member so that the electrodes are in contact with the penis skin, the stimulating current produced by the control circuit is conducted to the electrodes and provides a low-strength subcutaneous nerve stimulation through the penis skin. The subcutaneous nerve is as such temporarily numbed and desensitized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: GiMer Medical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wei-Tso Lin, Chen-Tun Wu, Chan-Yi Cheng, Chi-Heng Chang