Patents by Inventor Barry Vuong

Barry Vuong 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).

  • Apparatus and methods for mirror tunnel imaging device and for providing pseudobessel beams in a miniaturized optical system for imaging
    Patent number: 11112232
    Abstract: Exemplary apparatus and method are provided for illuminating a sample. With such exemplary apparatus and/or method, it is possible to, using at least one source arrangement, provide at least one first electro-magnetic radiation. Using an optical system of an optics arrangement, it is possible to receive the first electro-magnetic radiation(s), and modifying the at least one first electro-magnetic radiation to be at least one second electro-magnetic radiation so as to be forwarded to the sample. Further, with the optical system, it is possible to extend the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation into or across the sample for a distance of at least 2 times the Raleigh range of a Gaussian beam when the optics arrangement and the sample are stationary with respect to one another. Additionally, using the optical system, it is possible to control a placement of a focus of the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation on or in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Guillermo J. Tearney, Biwei Yin, Kengyeh K. Chu, Barry Vuong
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MIRROR TUNNEL IMAGING DEVICE AND FOR PROVIDING PSEUDOBESSEL BEAMS IN A MINIATURIZED OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR IMAGING
    Publication number: 20200217642
    Abstract: Exemplary apparatus and method are provided for illuminating a sample. With such exemplary apparatus and/or method, it is possible to, using at least one source arrangement, provide at least one first electro-magnetic radiation. Using an optical system of an optics arrangement, it is possible to receive the first electro-magnetic radiation(s), and modifying the at least one first electro-magnetic radiation to be at least one second electro-magnetic radiation so as to be forwarded to the sample. Further, with the optical system, it is possible to extend the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation into or across the sample for a distance of at least 2 times the Raleigh range of a Gaussian beam when the optics arrangement and the sample are stationary with respect to one another. Additionally, using the optical system, it is possible to control a placement of a focus of the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation on or in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Guillermo J. Tearney, Biwei Yin, Kengyeh K. Chu, Barry Vuong
  • Apparatus and methods for mirror tunnel imaging device and for providing pseudobessel beams in a miniaturized optical system for imaging
    Patent number: 10584954
    Abstract: Exemplary apparatus and method are provided for illuminating a sample. With such exemplary apparatus and/or method, it is possible to, using at least one source arrangement, provide at least one first electro-magnetic radiation. Using an optical system of an optics arrangement, it is possible to receive the first electro-magnetic radiation(s), and modifying the at least one first electro-magnetic radiation to be at least one second electro-magnetic radiation so as to be forwarded to the sample. Further, with the optical system, it is possible to extend the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation into or across the sample for a distance of at least 2 times the Raleigh range of a Gaussian beam when the optics arrangement and the sample are stationary with respect to one another. Additionally, using the optical system, it is possible to control a placement of a focus of the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation on or in the sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: The General Hospital Corporation
    Inventors: Guillermo J. Tearney, Biwei Yin, Kengyeh K. Chu, Barry Vuong
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MIRROR TUNNEL IMAGING DEVICE AND FOR PROVIDING PSEUDOBESSEL BEAMS IN A MINIATURIZED OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR IMAGING
    Publication number: 20180259317
    Abstract: Exemplary apparatus and method are provided for illuminating a sample. With such exemplary apparatus and/or method, it is possible to, using at least one source arrangement, provide at least one first electro-magnetic radiation. Using an optical system of an optics arrangement, it is possible to receive the first electro-magnetic radiation(s), and modifying the at least one first electro-magnetic radiation to be at least one second electro-magnetic radiation so as to be forwarded to the sample. Further, with the optical system, it is possible to extend the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation into or across the sample for a distance of at least 2 times the Raleigh range of a Gaussian beam when the optics arrangement and the sample are stationary with respect to one another. Additionally, using the optical system, it is possible to control a placement of a focus of the at least one second electro-magnetic radiation on or in the sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2016
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Guillermo J. Tearney, Biwei Yin, Kengyeh K. Chu, Barry Vuong