Patents by Inventor Hoang Phan
Hoang Phan 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: 20230389925Abstract: Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Hoang Phan, John Lunsford, Kenneth Binmoeller
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Patent number: 11766264Abstract: Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Hoang Phan, John Lunsford, Kenneth F. Binmoeller
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Publication number: 20230263372Abstract: Described herein are methods for reversibly constraining an endoscope. A method may include positioning an elongate medical device or endoscope in a holder of a clamp. A method may include actuating the holder such that one or more of a first sidewall and a second sidewall of the holder move to a clamped configuration to exert a force on the endoscope. A method may include adjusting a pad of the clamp from a first position to a second position where the pad is in contact with the endoscope in the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Kenneth F. Binmoeller, John P. Lunsford, Hoang Phan, Fiona Sander
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Patent number: 11672410Abstract: Described herein are devices for reversibly constraining an endoscope. Such devices may comprise: a base positionable proximate a patient; a column extending vertically from the base; an arm extending horizontally from the column; and a clamp coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the clamp comprises a holder comprising an annular ring defining an endoscope receiving area or a first sidewall and a second sidewall together defining an endoscope receiving area. The holder is transitionable between a first configuration in which the annular ring or the first and second sidewall are configured to set apart from an endoscope in the endoscope receiving area and a second configuration in which the annular ring or the first and second sidewall are configured to clamp the endoscope in the endoscope receiving area.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2020Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Endovision FoundationInventors: Kenneth F. Binmoeller, John P. Lunsford, Hoang Phan, Fiona Sander
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Publication number: 20230149020Abstract: Described herein are devices and related methods for occluding at least a portion of a bodily lumen during a procedure. In some embodiments, the device includes an inner shaft defining a lumen therethrough and a first aperture; and an outer shaft including a flexible member and defining a lumen therethrough and a second aperture positioned proximally on the outer shaft relative to the flexible member. The inner shaft extends through the lumen of the outer shaft, such that at least a portion of the outer shaft is axially translatable toward and away from the distal portion of the inner shaft. The flexible member is movable between an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration when at least a portion of the outer shaft is translated axially toward or away from the distal portion of the inner shaft. In some embodiments, the device and methods are used for endoscopy procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Kenneth F. Binmoeller, Hoang Phan, John P. Lunsford, Fiona Sander
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Publication number: 20230105889Abstract: A gastrointestinal catheter for insertion into a treatment site in a patient, the treatment site including at least one of a first treatment site and a second treatment site, where the catheter includes at least one of a first and a second treatment member; the proximal portions of the first and second treatment members may be detachably or slidably conjoinable side by side; the distal portions of the first and second treatment members are separate from each other. The distal end of the first treatment member is configured for insertion into the first treatment site; the second treatment member is configured to be placed at a second treatment site. The distal end region of the first treatment member has an anchoring configuration adapted to anchor the distal end region within the first treatment site, the distal end region is further capable of elastically assuming a linear constrained configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Kenneth F. BINMOELLER, John Lunsford, Fiona Sander, Hoang Phan Milpitas
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Publication number: 20220354348Abstract: Described herein are devices for reversibly constraining an endoscope. Such devices may comprise: a base positionable proximate a patient; a column extending vertically from the base; an arm extending horizontally from the column; and a clamp coupled to the arm. In some embodiments, the clamp comprises a holder comprising an annular ring defining an endoscope receiving area or a first sidewall and a second sidewall together defining an endoscope receiving area. The holder is transitionable between a first configuration in which the annular ring or the first and second sidewall are configured to set apart from an endoscope in the endoscope receiving area and a second configuration in which the annular ring or the first and second sidewall are configured to clamp the endoscope in the endoscope receiving area.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Endovision FoundationInventors: Kenneth F. Binmoeller, John P. Lunsford, Hoang Phan, Fiona Sander
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Patent number: 11417237Abstract: A rotatable language demonstration device is an apparatus that is used to teach languages easily and efficiently in a dynamic and engaging manner to accommodate different learning styles of the students. The apparatus may include at least one demonstration mechanism, a plurality of display tiles, and an elongated frame. The at least one demonstration mechanism provides multiple surfaces for the user to write on without having to erase and rewrite the already written content. The plurality of display tiles enables the quick editing of the written content on the at least one demonstration mechanism. The elongated frame supports the at least one demonstration mechanism in an upright orientation so that the writable surfaces of the at least one demonstration mechanism are easily reachable by the user. The at least one demonstration mechanism includes a plurality of turnable wheels that enables the easy rearrangement of the writable surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Inventor: Hoang Phan Nguyen
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Publication number: 20220165179Abstract: A rotatable language demonstration device is an apparatus that is used to teach languages easily and efficiently in a dynamic and engaging manner to accommodate different learning styles of the students. The apparatus may include at least one demonstration mechanism, a plurality of display tiles, and an elongated frame. The at least one demonstration mechanism provides multiple surfaces for the user to write on without having to erase and rewrite the already written content. The plurality of display tiles enables the quick editing of the written content on the at least one demonstration mechanism. The elongated frame supports the at least one demonstration mechanism in an upright orientation so that the writable surfaces of the at least one demonstration mechanism are easily reachable by the user. The at least one demonstration mechanism includes a plurality of turnable wheels that enables the easy rearrangement of the writable surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventor: Hoang Phan Nguyen
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Patent number: 11015205Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for production of an oligomeric protein in eukaryotic cells by co-expression of two fusion proteins in eukaryotic cells comprising a protein-S-Tag fusion protein, wherein the protein is an antigen or an antibody, and a S-protein-tail piece (tp) fusion protein. Furthermore the present invention relates to an oligomeric protein comprising at least a protein-S-Tag fusion protein and a S-protein-tail piece (tp) fusion protein, wherein the protein of the protein-S-Tag fusion protein is an antigen or an antibody, and the use in vaccines.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung (IPK)Inventors: Hoang Phan, Udo Conrad, Thuong Thi Ho
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Publication number: 20210138643Abstract: Disclosed herein is an impedance control system for a robot arm. The system is able to provide at least two different levels of stiffness/compliance, and values for stiffness/compliance in the can be independently defined and set in at least first and second directions. Specifically, this allows the stiffness in said first direction to be set at a lower value than the stiffness in said second direction within the control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Arthur Wee, Muhammad Izzat Bin Roslan, Domenico Campolo, Menoth Mohan Dhanya, Gia Hoang Phan, Sreekanth Kana
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Publication number: 20200181633Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for production of an oligomeric protein in eukaryotic cells by co-expression of two fusion proteins in eukaryotic cells comprising a protein-S-Tag fusion protein, wherein the protein is an antigen or an antibody, and a S-protein-tail piece (tp) fusion protein. Furthermore the present invention relates to an oligomeric protein comprising at least a protein-S-Tag fusion protein and a S-protein-tail piece (tp) fusion protein, wherein the protein of the protein-S-Tag fusion protein is an antigen or an antibody, and the use in vaccines.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2017Publication date: June 11, 2020Applicant: Leibniz-lnstitut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung (IPK)Inventors: Hoang Phan, Udo Conrad, Thuong Thi Ho
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Patent number: 10449654Abstract: An instrumented tool for surface finishing of a work-piece, the instrumented tool comprising: a tool configured to be spun and brought into contact with the work-piece while spinning; a spindle configured to provide a spinning torque to spin the tool; a flexible coupler provided between the spindle and the tool to transmit only spinning torque of the spindle to the tool; a rigid connection provided between the spindle and the tool in parallel to the flexible coupler; and a multi-axis force/torque/strain/pressure sensor attached to at least the rigid connection; wherein the rigid connection and the multi-axis force/torque sensor are decoupled from spinning of the spindle and the tool, and wherein the multi-axis force/torque sensor is configured to measure at least one of: contact force and torque between the tool and the work-piece.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Domenico Campolo, Gia-Hoang Phan, Asif Hussain
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Publication number: 20190254674Abstract: Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Hoang Phan, John Lunsford, Kenneth F. Binmoeller
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Patent number: 10321910Abstract: Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Hoang Phan, John Lunsford, Kenneth F. Binmoeller
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Publication number: 20180243881Abstract: An instrumented tool for surface finishing of a work-piece, the instrumented tool comprising: a tool configured to be spun and brought into contact with the work-piece while spinning; a spindle configured to provide a spinning torque to spin the tool; a flexible coupler provided between the spindle and the tool to transmit only spinning torque of the spindle to the tool; a rigid connection provided between the spindle and the tool in parallel to the flexible coupler; and a multi-axis force/torque/strain/pressure sensor attached to at least the rigid connection; wherein the rigid connection and the multi-axis force/torque sensor are decoupled from spinning of the spindle and the tool, and wherein the multi-axis force/torque sensor is configured to measure at least one of: contact force and torque between the tool and the work-piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Applicant: Nanyang Technological UniversityInventors: Domenico CAMPOLO, Gia-Hoang PHAN, Asif HUSSAIN
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Patent number: 9888926Abstract: Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Hoang Phan, John Lunsford, Kenneth F. Binmoeller
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Publication number: 20170035426Abstract: Transluminal access system includes a stent delivery catheter having a handle control mechanism. The catheter comprises a number of components for establishing an initial penetration between adjacent body lumens and subsequently implanting a stent or other luminal anchor therebetween. Manipulation of the stent components is achieved using control mechanisms on the handle while the handle is attached to an endoscope which provides access to a first body lumen.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Inventors: Hoang Phan, John Lunsford, Kenneth F. Binmoeller
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Publication number: 20160249902Abstract: A trocar has an elongate body and a tissue-penetrating tip. One or more radially extending blade(s) are provided near the tissue-penetrating tip of the trocar body so that they automatically open as the trocar is advanced through tissue. The blades will enlarge the penetration which was formed by the tip of the trocar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: John Lunsford, Fiona Sander, Hoang Phan
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Patent number: 9364259Abstract: A trocar has an elongate body and a tissue-penetrating tip. One or more radially extending blade(s) are provided near the tissue-penetrating tip of the trocar body so that they automatically open as the trocar is advanced through tissue. The blades will enlarge the penetration which was formed by the tip of the trocar.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Xlumena, Inc.Inventors: John Lunsford, Fiona Sander, Hoang Phan