Patents by Inventor Muriel Ishikawa

Muriel Ishikawa 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).

  • Publication number: 20070265787
    Abstract: The present application relates, in general, to a system and/or method related to detection and/or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 15, 2007
    Inventors: Mahalaxmi Bangera, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Nathan Myhrvold, Elizabeth Sweeney, Richa Wilson, Lowell Wood
  • Publication number: 20070244520
    Abstract: Lumen-traveling biological interface devices and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, electrodes or other electromagnetic transducers for detecting biological signals and electrodes, coils or other electromagnetic transducers for delivering electromagnetic stimuli to stimulus responsive tissues. Lumen-traveling biological interface devices may also include additional components such as sensors, an active portion, and/or control circuitry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2007
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, W. Hillis, Roderick Hyde, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Eric Leuthardt, Nathan Myhrvold, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070225633
    Abstract: Lumen-traveling devices and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, as well as additional components such as a sensor, an active portion, and/or control circuitry. In some embodiments, a sensor may be used to detect a local condition, and an action may be performed within the body lumen. Actions that may be performed include, but are not limited to, transmitting information, releasing a material within the lumen, performing a surgical step, or collecting a sample, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, W. Hillis, Roderick Hyde, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Eric Leuthardt, Nathan Myhrvold, Elizabeth Sweeney, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070225634
    Abstract: Lumen-traveling devices capable of controlled material release and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, as well as additional components such as a sensor, a material release portion, and/or control circuitry. In some embodiments, a sensor may be used to detect a local condition, and a material may be released from the device in response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2007
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, W. Hillis, Roderick Hyde, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Eric Leuthardt, Nathan Myhrvold, Elizabeth Sweeney, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070207492
    Abstract: The present application relates, in general, to a system and/or method related to detection and/or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Mahalaxmi Bangera, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Nathan Myhrvold, Elizabeth Sweeney, Richa Wilson, Lowell Wood
  • Publication number: 20070198196
    Abstract: The present application relates, in general, to a system and/or method for detection and/or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Mahalaxmi Bangera, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Nathan Myhrvold, Elizabeth Sweeney, Richa Wilson, Lowell Wood
  • Publication number: 20070196362
    Abstract: The present application relates, in general, to a system and/or method for detection and/or treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2007
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Inventors: Mahalaxmi Bangera, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Nathan Myhrvold, Elizabeth Sweeney, Richa Wilson, Lowell Wood
  • Publication number: 20070156211
    Abstract: Lumen-traveling devices and associated methods and systems are described. Lumen-traveling devices capable of traveling within a body lumen may include a propelling mechanism to produce movement of the lumen-traveling device within the lumen, as well as additional components such as a sensor, an active portion, and/or control circuitry. In some embodiments, a sensor may be used to detect a local condition, and an action may be performed within the body lumen. Actions that may be performed include, but are not limited to, transmitting information, releasing a material within the lumen, performing a surgical step, or collecting a sample, among others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Bran Ferren, W. Hillis, Roderick Hyde, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Eric Leuthardt, Nathan Myhrvold, Elizabeth Sweeney, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070147170
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, an acoustic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070149954
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled substance delivery device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, a delivery device or related device may be placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. The concentration of a substance in the fluid to be delivered may be modified by a remote control signal. In selected embodiments, an acoustic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: June 28, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070141762
    Abstract: Carbon nanotube template arrays may be edited to form connections between proximate nanotubes and/or to delete undesired nanotubes or nanotube junctions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: June 21, 2007
    Inventors: Roderick Hyde, Muriel Ishikawa, Nathan Myhrvold, Clarence Tegreene, Charles Whitmer, Lowell Wood
  • Publication number: 20070135797
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled osmotic pump device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, an osmotic pump device is placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the osmotic pump device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070135799
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled osmotic pump device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, an osmotic pump device is placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the osmotic pump device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070135801
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled osmotic pump device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, an osmotic pump device is placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the osmotic pump device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2006
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070135800
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled osmotic pump device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, an osmotic pump device is placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the osmotic pump device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070135798
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled osmotic pump device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to some embodiments, an osmotic pump device is placed in an environment in order to pump a material into the environment or into an additional fluid handling structure within the osmotic pump device. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070106272
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070106266
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070106276
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood
  • Publication number: 20070106273
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system including a remotely controlled reaction device and associated controller are described. Methods of use and control of the device are also disclosed. According to various embodiments, a reaction device is placed in an environment in order to perform a chemical reaction in an environment. Exemplary environments include a body of an organism, a body of water, or an enclosed volume of a fluid. In selected embodiments, a magnetic field, an electric field, or electromagnetic control signal may be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Eleanor Goodall, Leroy Hood, Muriel Ishikawa, Edward Jung, Robert Langer, Clarence Tegreene, Lowell Wood, Victoria Wood