Patents by Inventor Alexander Chu

Alexander Chu 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: 20250068237
    Abstract: Implementations set forth herein relate to an automated assistant that can render selectable suggestion(s) at a display interface of computerized glasses, and can adapt the suggestions according to changes to a gaze direction of the user and/or other further inputs from the user. The selectable suggestion(s) can be initially rendered based on contextual data that may be associated with a user who is directing their gaze into an environment that includes different environmental features. Certain environmental features can be identified by the automated assistant as being predicted to be of interest to the user and—when a user expresses interest in a particular feature—the selectable suggestions can be adapted. Interest of the user in the particular environmental feature can be expressed by redirecting their gaze towards the particular feature and/or providing further input relevant to the particular feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2024
    Publication date: February 27, 2025
    Inventors: Chris Ross, Jarlan Perez, Alexander Chu, Naheel Jawaid
  • Patent number: 12178444
    Abstract: A system configured to detach an interventional implant from a cardiac valve includes a guide catheter and a capture mechanism routable through the guide catheter. The capture mechanism comprises a capture hypotube with a container portion/space configured to receive an interventional implant connected to cardiac valve tissue. The capture mechanism also includes a cutting arm axially moveable relative to the capture hypotube. The capture hypotube and the cutting arm each include cutting elements that are brought together upon actuation of the cutting arm to thereby cut the cardiac valve tissue surrounding the interventional implant to free the implant from the cardiac valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Shengmin Mei, Gabriel R. Gonzales, Alexander Chu, Richard Thomas Childs
  • Patent number: 12171486
    Abstract: A device configured to cut leaflet tissue at a cardiac valve may comprise a guide catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, the guide catheter being positionable at a cardiac valve. The device may further include a cutting mechanism routable through the guide catheter and configured to extend from the distal end of the guide catheter, the cutting mechanism configured to cut a portion of leaflet tissue of the cardiac valve. Finally, the device may comprise a handle coupled to the proximal end of the guide catheter, the handle comprising at least one control operatively connected to the cutting mechanism such that the at least one control is configured to provide selective actuation of the cutting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Chu, Gabriel R. Gonzales, Richard Thomas Childs
  • Publication number: 20240398568
    Abstract: Medical device delivery system including a catheter, handle, lock line handle, and lock line. The catheter includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The handle is coupled to the proximal end portion of the catheter. The lock line handle is releasably coupled to the handle and actuatable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock line includes a first end portion fixedly coupled to the lock line handle, a second end portion releasably coupled to the lock line handle, and an intermediate portion configured to be releasably coupled to the medical implant disposed proximate the distal end portion of the catheter. Actuating the lock line handle from the lock position toward the unlock position increases tension on the lock line, and actuating the lock line handle from the unlock position toward the lock position decreases tension on the lock line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2024
    Publication date: December 5, 2024
    Applicant: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Koji Kizuka, Gabriel Gonzales, Dylan Van Hoven, Alexander Chu, Erik Jagger, Scott Mosher
  • Patent number: 12141345
    Abstract: Implementations set forth herein relate to an automated assistant that can render selectable suggestion(s) at a display interface of computerized glasses, and can adapt the suggestions according to changes to a gaze direction of the user and/or other further inputs from the user. The selectable suggestion(s) can be initially rendered based on contextual data that may be associated with a user who is directing their gaze into an environment that includes different environmental features. Certain environmental features can be identified by the automated assistant as being predicted to be of interest to the user and—when a user expresses interest in a particular feature—the selectable suggestions can be adapted. Interest of the user in the particular environmental feature can be expressed by redirecting their gaze towards the particular feature and/or providing further input relevant to the particular feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Chris Ross, Jarlan Perez, Alexander Chu, Naheel Jawaid
  • Patent number: 12090053
    Abstract: Medical device delivery system including a catheter, handle, lock line handle, and lock line. The catheter includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The handle is coupled to the proximal end portion of the catheter. The lock line handle is releasably coupled to the handle and actuatable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock line includes a first end portion fixedly coupled to the lock line handle, a second end portion releasably coupled to the lock line handle, and an intermediate portion configured to be releasably coupled to the medical implant disposed proximate the distal end portion of the catheter. Actuating the lock line handle from the lock position toward the unlock position increases tension on the lock line, and actuating the lock line handle from the unlock position toward the lock position decreases tension on the lock line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2024
    Assignee: EVALVE, INC.
    Inventors: Koji Kizuka, Gabriel Gonzales, Dylan Van Hoven, Alexander Chu, Erik Jagger, Scott Mosher
  • Publication number: 20240272725
    Abstract: Implementations set forth herein relate to effectuating device arbitration in a multi-device environment using data available from a wearable computing device, such as computerized glasses. The computerized glasses can include a camera, which can be used to provide image data for resolving issues related to device arbitration. In some implementations, a direction that a user is directing their computerized glasses, and/or directing their gaze (as detected by the computerized glasses with prior permission from the user), can be used to prioritize a particular device in a multi-device environment. A detected orientation of the computerized glasses can also be used to determine how to simultaneously allocate content between a graphical display of the computerized glasses and another graphical display of another client device. When content is allocated to the computerized glasses, content-specific gestures can be enabled and actionable at the computerized glasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Alexander Chu, Jarlan Perez
  • Patent number: 11969347
    Abstract: A fastening system and a deployment system for controlling translation and rotation of a deployment device are presented. A fastening system may comprise one or more components configured for arresting or restricting translation of a delivery catheter of a medical device, including a mitral valve fixation device such as the MitraClip®. A deployment system may comprise one or more components configured for locking rotation of a crimping cam to a slider to control deployment of a mitral valve fixation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: EVALVE, INC.
    Inventors: Koji J. Kizuka, Scott C. Mosher, Gabriel R. Gonzales, Dylan Thomas Van Hoven, Alexander Chu, Erik Ross Jagger
  • Patent number: 11966518
    Abstract: Implementations set forth herein relate to effectuating device arbitration in a multi-device environment using data available from a wearable computing device, such as computerized glasses. The computerized glasses can include a camera, which can be used to provide image data for resolving issues related to device arbitration. In some implementations, a direction that a user is directing their computerized glasses, and/or directing their gaze (as detected by the computerized glasses with prior permission from the user), can be used to prioritize a particular device in a multi-device environment. A detected orientation of the computerized glasses can also be used to determine how to simultaneously allocate content between a graphical display of the computerized glasses and another graphical display of another client device. When content is allocated to the computerized glasses, content-specific gestures can be enabled and actionable at the computerized glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Chu, Jarlan Perez
  • Publication number: 20230367392
    Abstract: Implementations set forth herein relate to an automated assistant that can render selectable suggestion(s) at a display interface of computerized glasses, and can adapt the suggestions according to changes to a gaze direction of the user and/or other further inputs from the user. The selectable suggestion(s) can be initially rendered based on contextual data that may be associated with a user who is directing their gaze into an environment that includes different environmental features. Certain environmental features can be identified by the automated assistant as being predicted to be of interest to the user and—when a user expresses interest in a particular feature—the selectable suggestions can be adapted. Interest of the user in the particular environmental feature can be expressed by redirecting their gaze towards the particular feature and/or providing further input relevant to the particular feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Chris Ross, Jarlan Perez, Alexander Chu, Naheel Jawaid
  • Publication number: 20230329867
    Abstract: Medical device delivery system including a catheter, handle, lock line handle, and lock line. The catheter includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The handle is coupled to the proximal end portion of the catheter. The lock line handle is releasably coupled to the handle and actuatable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock line includes a first end portion fixedly coupled to the lock line handle, a second end portion releasably coupled to the lock line handle, and an intermediate portion configured to be releasably coupled to the medical implant disposed proximate the distal end portion of the catheter. Actuating the lock line handle from the lock position toward the unlock position increases tension on the lock line, and actuating the lock line handle from the unlock position toward the lock position decreases tension on the lock line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: EVALVE, INC.
    Inventors: Koji Kizuka, Gabriel Gonzales, Dylan Van Hoven, Alexander Chu, Erik Jagger, Scott Mosher
  • Patent number: 11622859
    Abstract: Medical device delivery system including a catheter, handle, lock line handle, and lock line. The catheter includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The handle is coupled to the proximal end portion of the catheter. The lock line handle is releasably coupled to the handle and actuatable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock line includes a first end portion fixedly coupled to the lock line handle, a second end portion releasably coupled to the lock line handle, and an intermediate portion configured to be releasably coupled to the medical implant disposed proximate the distal end portion of the catheter. Actuating the lock line handle from the lock position toward the unlock position increases tension on the lock line, and actuating the lock line handle from the unlock position toward the lock position decreases tension on the lock line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: EVALVE, INC.
    Inventors: Koji Kizuka, Gabriel Gonzales, Dylan Van Hoven, Alexander Chu, Erik Jagger, Scott Mosher
  • Publication number: 20230018208
    Abstract: Implementations set forth herein relate to effectuating device arbitration in a multi-device environment using data available from a wearable computing device, such as computerized glasses. The computerized glasses can include a camera, which can be used to provide image data for resolving issues related to device arbitration. In some implementations, a direction that a user is directing their computerized glasses, and/or directing their gaze (as detected by the computerized glasses with prior permission from the user), can be used to prioritize a particular device in a multi-device environment. A detected orientation of the computerized glasses can also be used to determine how to simultaneously allocate content between a graphical display of the computerized glasses and another graphical display of another client device. When content is allocated to the computerized glasses, content-specific gestures can be enabled and actionable at the computerized glasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Alexander Chu, Jarlan Perez
  • Patent number: 11449149
    Abstract: Implementations set forth herein relate to effectuating device arbitration in a multi-device environment using data available from a wearable computing device, such as computerized glasses. The computerized glasses can include a camera, which can be used to provide image data for resolving issues related to device arbitration. In some implementations, a direction that a user is directing their computerized glasses, and/or directing their gaze (as detected by the computerized glasses with prior permission from the user), can be used to prioritize a particular device in a multi-device environment. A detected orientation of the computerized glasses can also be used to determine how to simultaneously allocate content between a graphical display of the computerized glasses and another graphical display of another client device. When content is allocated to the computerized glasses, content-specific gestures can be enabled and actionable at the computerized glasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: GOOGLE LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Chu, Jarlan Perez
  • Publication number: 20220244786
    Abstract: Implementations set forth herein relate to effectuating device arbitration in a multi-device environment using data available from a wearable computing device, such as computerized glasses. The computerized glasses can include a camera, which can be used to provide image data for resolving issues related to device arbitration. In some implementations, a direction that a user is directing their computerized glasses, and/or directing their gaze (as detected by the computerized glasses with prior permission from the user), can be used to prioritize a particular device in a multi-device environment. A detected orientation of the computerized glasses can also be used to determine how to simultaneously allocate content between a graphical display of the computerized glasses and another graphical display of another client device. When content is allocated to the computerized glasses, content-specific gestures can be enabled and actionable at the computerized glasses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Alexander Chu, Jarlan Perez
  • Publication number: 20210353419
    Abstract: A fastening system and a deployment system for controlling translation and rotation of a deployment device are presented. A fastening system may comprise one or more components configured for arresting or restricting translation of a delivery catheter of a medical device, including a mitral valve fixation device such as the MitraClip®. A deployment system may comprise one or more components configured for locking rotation of a crimping cam to a slider to control deployment of a mitral valve fixation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Koji J. Kizuka, Scott C. Mosher, Gabriel R. Gonzales, Dylan Thomas Van Hoven, Alexander Chu, Erik Ross Jagger
  • Publication number: 20210346090
    Abstract: A device configured to cut leaflet tissue at a cardiac valve may comprise a guide catheter having a proximal end and a distal end, the guide catheter being positionable at a cardiac valve. The device may further include a cutting mechanism routable through the guide catheter and configured to extend from the distal end of the guide catheter, the cutting mechanism configured to cut a portion of leaflet tissue of the cardiac valve. Finally, the device may comprise a handle coupled to the proximal end of the guide catheter, the handle comprising at least one control operatively connected to the cutting mechanism such that the at least one control is configured to provide selective actuation of the cutting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Alexander Chu, Gabriel R. Gonzales, Richard Thomas Childs
  • Publication number: 20210346029
    Abstract: A system configured to detach an interventional implant from a cardiac valve includes a guide catheter and a capture mechanism routable through the guide catheter. The capture mechanism comprises a capture hypotube with a container portion/space configured to receive an interventional implant connected to cardiac valve tissue. The capture mechanism also includes a cutting arm axially moveable relative to the capture hypotube. The capture hypotube and the cutting arm each include cutting elements that are brought together upon actuation of the cutting arm to thereby cut the cardiac valve tissue surrounding the interventional implant to free the implant from the cardiac valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Shengmin Mei, Gabriel R. Gonzales, Alexander Chu, Richard Thomas Childs
  • Publication number: 20210137680
    Abstract: Medical device delivery system including a catheter, handle, lock line handle, and lock line. The catheter includes a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The handle is coupled to the proximal end portion of the catheter. The lock line handle is releasably coupled to the handle and actuatable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock line includes a first end portion fixedly coupled to the lock line handle, a second end portion releasably coupled to the lock line handle, and an intermediate portion configured to be releasably coupled to the medical implant disposed proximate the distal end portion of the catheter. Actuating the lock line handle from the lock position toward the unlock position increases tension on the lock line, and actuating the lock line handle from the unlock position toward the lock position decreases tension on the lock line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: EVALVE, INC.
    Inventors: Koji Kizuka, Gabriel Gonzales, Dylan Van Hoven, Alexander Chu, Erik Jagger, Scott Mosher
  • Patent number: 10416835
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for a user interface (UI) for a head-mountable display (HMD). The method includes generating three-dimensional content for display by the HMD. The method also includes identifying three-dimensional coordinates for UI elements of the UI that are associated with the three-dimensional content. The three-dimensional coordinates identified within an angular range for the UI that includes a viewable region of a user while wearing the HMD. Additionally, the method includes, in response to a user input, displaying the UI elements at the identified three-dimensional coordinates over the three-dimensional content. The method may further include, after displaying the UI elements, moving the display of the UI elements on the HMD in a direction corresponding to a movement direction of the HMD in response to detecting movement of the HMD corresponding to movement of a head of the user wearing the HMD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Alexander Chu, Sophie Kim