Patents by Inventor Andrew Yoo
Andrew Yoo 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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Patent number: 11918582Abstract: Disclosed herein are pyrazole pyrimidine compounds that modulate and/or inhibit hematopoietic progenitor kinase 1, as well as methods of making such compounds and therapeutic methods of using same.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: RAPT Therapeutics, Inc.Inventors: Cyril Bucher, Adrian Dukes, Blanca Gomez, Hannah Haley, Dennis Hu, Jeffrey J. Jackson, Michelle Yoo Min Ko, Paul Leger, Anqi Ma, Andrew A. Ng, Daniel Poon, Omar Robles, Anton Shakhmin, Grant Shibuya, Parcharee Tivitmahaisoon, Vi-Anh Vu, David J. Wustrow, Mikhail Zibinsky
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Publication number: 20240011034Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for modulating miRNAs acitivity in a population of cells or a subject. More particularly, the invention relates to inhibiting the expression and/or activity of miR-29b-3p to enhance neuronal survival during neurodegeneration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Andrew Yoo, Youngmi Oh
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Publication number: 20210000462Abstract: Bowel retractor devices. In various forms, the bowel retractor devices are configurable from a collapsed position wherein the retractor may be inserted through a trocar cannula or other opening in a patient's body to a second expanded position wherein at least a portion of the patient's bowel may be advantageously supported in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Tamara Widenhouse, Andrew Yoo, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Katherine J. Schmid, Aron O. Zingman, Richard W. Timm, Jacob S. Gee, Steven G. Hall, Daniel J. Mumaw, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Gregory W. Johnson, Michael J. Vendely, Andrew T. Beckman, James R. Janszen
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Publication number: 20200377885Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of a method of generating a neuron. In some embodiments, the neuron is generated from an adult fibroblast cell comprising miR-9/9* and miR-124 (miR-9/9-124); and one or more transcription factors. In some embodiments, the transcription factors comprise ISL1 and LHX3 or CTIP2, DLX1, DLX2, and MYT1L (CDM).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Andrew Yoo, Daniel Abernathy, Michelle Richner, Matheus Victor
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Patent number: 9974529Abstract: A surgical instrument is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes an actuation system, a drive system, and a tool head. The drive system is coupled to the actuation system and includes a rotatable shaft which defines a longitudinal axis. The tool head is coupled to the drive system and includes an annular cartridge and a pliable bunchable ring. The annular cartridge includes a plurality of staples. The pliable bunchable ring surrounds the annular cartridge. The surgical instrument is configured to drive the staples through the pliable bunchable ring substantially transverse to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Ethicon LLCInventors: Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Chester O. Baxter, III, Steven G. Hall, Andrew Yoo, Edward G. Chekan
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Patent number: 9956051Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for controlling movement of a distal end of a surgical instrument. In general, the methods and devices can allow for controlling movement of surgical tools, and in particular for causing mimicked motion between an external control unit and a surgical tool positioned within a patient's body. In one embodiment, a surgical system is provided having a master assembly including an input tool and a slave assembly including a surgical instrument. The master assembly and the slave assembly can be configured to be electronically coupled together such that movement of the master assembly can be electronically communicated to the slave assembly to cause mimicked movement of the slave assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2015Date of Patent: May 1, 2018Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Stokes, David N. Plescia, David Stefanchik, Omar J. Vakharia, Andrew Yoo, James T. Spivey, Christopher J. Hess
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Publication number: 20170007229Abstract: Bowel retractor devices. In various forms, the bowel retractor devices are configurable from a collapsed position wherein the retractor may be inserted through a trocar cannula or other opening in a patient's body to a second expanded position wherein at least a portion of the patient's bowel may be advantageously supported in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Tamara Widenhouse, Andrew Yoo, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Katherine J. Schmid, Aron O. Zingman, Richard W. Timm, Jacob S. Gee, Steven G. Hall, Daniel J. Mumaw, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Gregory W. Johnson, Michael J. Vendely, Andrew T. Beckman, James R. Janszen
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Publication number: 20160113731Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for controlling movement of a distal end of a surgical instrument. In general, the methods and devices can allow for controlling movement of surgical tools, and in particular for causing mimicked motion between an external control unit and a surgical tool positioned within a patient's body. In one embodiment, a surgical system is provided having a master assembly including an input tool and a slave assembly including a surgical instrument. The master assembly and the slave assembly can be configured to be electronically coupled together such that movement of the master assembly can be electronically communicated to the slave assembly to cause mimicked movement of the slave assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Michael J. Stokes, David N. Plescia, David Stefanchik, Omar J. Vakharia, Andrew Yoo, James T. Spivey, Christopher J. Hess
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Patent number: 9241770Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for controlling movement of a distal end of a surgical instrument. In general, the methods and devices can allow for controlling movement of surgical tools, and in particular for causing mimicked motion between an external control unit and a surgical tool positioned within a patient's body. In one embodiment, a surgical system is provided having a master assembly including an input tool and a slave assembly including a surgical instrument. The master assembly and the slave assembly can be configured to be electronically coupled together such that movement of the master assembly can be electronically communicated to the slave assembly to cause mimicked movement of the slave assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Stokes, David N. Plescia, David Stefanchik, Omar J. Vakharia, Andrew Yoo, James T. Spivey, Christopher J. Hess
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Publication number: 20150297210Abstract: Bowel retractor devices. In various forms, the bowel retractor devices are configurable from a collapsed position wherein the retractor may be inserted through a trocar cannula or other opening in a patient's body to a second expanded position wherein at least a portion of the patient's bowel may be advantageously supported in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Inventors: Tamara Widenhouse, Andrew Yoo, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Katherine J. Schmid, Aron O. Zingman, Richard W. Timm, Jacob S. Gee, Steven G. Hall, Daniel J. Mumaw, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Gregory W. Johnson, Michael J. Vendely, Andrew T. Beckman, James R. Janszen
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Patent number: 9089330Abstract: Bowel retractor devices. In various forms, the bowel retractor devices are configurable from a collapsed position wherein the retractor may be inserted through a trocar cannula or other opening in a patient's body to a second expanded position wherein at least a portion of the patient's bowel may be advantageously supported in a desired position.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Tamara Widenhouse, Andrew Yoo, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Katherine J. Schmid, Aron O. Zingman, Richard W. Timm, Jacob S. Gee, Steven G. Hall, Daniel J. Mumaw, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Gregory W. Johnson, Michael J. Vendely, Andrew T. Beckman, James R. Janszen
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Patent number: 8734478Abstract: Tissue manipulation devices are disclosed. In various forms, the devices include tissue manipulation arms that are arranged in a position suitable to enable the device to be inserted into the colon then, upon application of at least one actuation motion thereto, at least some of the tissue manipulation arms are moved to deployed positions wherein they contact corresponding portions of the colon to thereby expand the colon. Various devices are actuatable by various forms of actuation forces. In various embodiments, the tissue manipulation arms may be movable along corresponding axes that are transverse to an insertion axis and may also be rotated about the insertion axis as well as be moved in directions that are substantially parallel to the insertion axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Tamara Widenhouse, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Andrew Yoo, Chester O. Baxter, III, Barry C. Worrell, James R. Janszen, Andrew T. Beckman, Michael J. Vendely, Joseph E. Young, Christopher J. Schall
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Patent number: 8632462Abstract: Various universal ports for installation into a colon are disclosed. Various embodiments include expandable port bodies that may employ selectively deployable tissue-engaging barbs for securing the port in position within the colon. Some embodiments also employ tissue cutting members that may be deployed to sever the colon. Some embodiments also employ a flexible sleeve that may extend from the port out through the anus to provide a passageway for passing surgical instruments and into and out of the rectum and also for removing severed specimens therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Yoo, Edward G. Chekan, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Steven G. Hall
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Publication number: 20130085509Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for controlling movement of a distal end of a surgical instrument. In general, the methods and devices can allow for controlling movement of surgical tools, and in particular for causing mimicked motion between an external control unit and a surgical tool positioned within a patient's body. In one embodiment, a surgical system is provided having a master assembly including an input tool and a slave assembly including a surgical instrument. The master assembly and the slave assembly can be configured to be electronically coupled together such that movement of the master assembly can be electronically communicated to the slave assembly to cause mimicked movement of the slave assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgrey, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Stokes, David N. Plescia, David Stefanchik, Omar J. Vakharia, Andrew Yoo, James T. Spivey, Christopher J. Hess
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Publication number: 20120277111Abstract: Methods of converting non-neuronal somatic cells into induced neuronal cells are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting a non-neuronal somatic cell with a microRNA mediated neuronal cell induction agent. Aspects of the invention further include compositions produced by methods of the invention as well as compositions that find use in practicing embodiments of methods of invention. The methods and compositions find use in a variety of different applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Inventors: Gerald R. Crabtree, Andrew Yoo
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Publication number: 20120238824Abstract: Bowel retractor devices. In various forms, the bowel retractor devices are configurable from a collapsed position wherein the retractor may be inserted through a trocar cannula or other opening in a patient's body to a second expanded position wherein at least a portion of the patient's bowel may be advantageously supported in a desired position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Tamara Widenhouse, Andrew Yoo, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Katherine J. Schmid, Aron O. Zingman, Richard W. Timm, Jacob S. Gee, Steven G. Hall, Daniel J. Mumaw, Taylor W. Aronhalt, Gregory W. Johnson, Michael J. Vendely, Andrew T. Beckman, James R. Janszen
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Publication number: 20120238826Abstract: Various universal ports for installation into a colon are disclosed. Various embodiments include expandable port bodies that may employ selectively deployable tissue-engaging barbs for securing the port in position within the colon. Some embodiments also employ tissue cutting members that may be deployed to sever the colon. Some embodiments also employ a flexible sleeve that may extend from the port out through the anus to provide a passageway for passing surgical instruments and into and out of the rectum and also for removing severed specimens therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Yoo, Edward G. Chekan, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Steven G. Hall
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Publication number: 20120239075Abstract: Tissue manipulation devices are disclosed. In various forms, the devices include tissue manipulation arms that are arranged in a position suitable to enable the device to be inserted into the colon then, upon application of at least one actuation motion thereto, at least some of the tissue manipulation arms are moved to deployed positions wherein they contact corresponding portions of the colon to thereby expand the colon. Various devices are actuatable by various forms of actuation forces. In various embodiments, the tissue manipulation arms may be movable along corresponding axes that are transverse to an insertion axis and may also be rotated about the insertion axis as well as be moved in directions that are substantially parallel to the insertion axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Tamara Widenhouse, Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Andrew Yoo, Chester O. Baxter, III, Barry C. Worrell, James R. Janszen, Andrew T. Beckman, Michael J. Vendely, Joseph E. Young, Christopher J. Schall