Patents by Inventor Belinko K. Matsuura
Belinko K. Matsuura 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: 20240032932Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for treating aneurysms are disclosed herein. According to some embodiments, the present technology includes a treatment system comprising a delivery shaft, a manipulation shaft slidably positioned within the lumen of the delivery shaft, and an occlusive device configured for implantation within the aneurysm. The occlusive device can comprise a plurality of filaments that are secured to one another at a proximal end of the occlusive device by a cured material. The occlusive device can comprise inner and outer layers of braided filaments, wherein the proximal end region of the inner layer has an exposed portion that extends proximally beyond the proximal end region of the outer layer, and wherein the cured material extends into and fills interstices between the braided filaments at the proximal end regions of the inner and outer layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Mehdi Matteo Rashidi, Junwei Li, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Nelson M. Siu
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Publication number: 20240032933Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for treating aneurysms are disclosed herein. According to some embodiments, the present technology includes a treatment system comprising a delivery shaft, a manipulation shaft slidably positioned within the lumen of the delivery shaft, and an occlusive device configured for implantation within the aneurysm. The occlusive device can comprise a plurality of filaments that are secured to one another at a proximal end of the occlusive device by a cured material. The occlusive device can comprise inner and outer layers of braided filaments, wherein the proximal end region of the inner layer has an exposed portion that extends proximally beyond the proximal end region of the outer layer, and wherein the cured material extends into and fills interstices between the braided filaments at the proximal end regions of the inner and outer layers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2022Publication date: February 1, 2024Inventors: Mehdi Matteo Rashidi, Junwei Li, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Nelson M. Siu
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Publication number: 20230309791Abstract: A control device for use with a steerable medical device comprises a steering shaft rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof, a first steering cam is affixed to the steering shaft to rotate in unison therewith. A second steering cam is mounted on the steering shaft and freely rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the steering shaft independent of the steering shaft. A latch assembly is operatively connected to the first steering cam and the second steering cam and operable in an inactive configuration in which the first and second steering cams are positioned to maintain first and second steering wires in an un-tensioned or reduced tension state, and further operable in an active configuration in which the first and second steering cams are positioned to maintain the first and second steering wires in a tensioned state. A rotary knob assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2021Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Yun-Siung Tony YEH, Tahua YANG, David G. MATSUURA, Belinko K. MATSUURA, Philip J. SIMPSON
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Publication number: 20230200632Abstract: A control device for use with a steerable medical device comprises a steering shaft rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof, a first steering cam is affixed to the steering shaft to rotate in unison therewith. A second steering cam is mounted on the steering shaft and freely rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the steering shaft independent of the steering shaft. A latch assembly is operatively connected to the first steering cam and the second steering cam and operable in an inactive configuration in which the first and second steering cams are positioned to maintain first and second steering wires in an un-tensioned or reduced tension state, and further operable in an active configuration in which the first and second steering cams are positioned to maintain the first and second steering wires in a tensioned state. A rotary knob assembly is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Yun-Siung Tony YEH, Tahua YANG, David G. MATSUURA, Belinko K. MATSUURA, Philip J. SIMPSON
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Publication number: 20230181272Abstract: Robotic arms, and devices with such arms, having any combination of gear-driven actuator assemblies and cable-driven actuator assemblies, with some arm or device embodiments having solely gear-driven assemblies, some having solely cable-driven assemblies, and others having a combination of at least one of each. Further embodiments relate to arms or devices having one or more actuation assemblies with an actuator is disposed remotely (in a different component of the deviceāor even external to the device) in relation to the actuable component to which it is coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Shane Farritor, Parker Durham, Nathan Wood, David G. Matsuura, Philip J. Simpson, Belinko K. Matsuura, Dalton W. Wilmers
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Patent number: 11484689Abstract: A medical device delivery system can be used to advance a medical device to a target area within a patient's vasculature. The system can comprise a catheter, a support sheath, and a core member coupled to a medical device. The core member can be used to longitudinally advanced or retracting medical device within a lumen of the support sheath. The support sheath can be advanced within the catheter until a distal end of the support sheath contacts or abuts a reduced diameter section of the catheter lumen. Thereafter, the core member can be advanced into the catheter lumen toward the target area.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2020Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: COVIDIEN LPInventors: Stephen A. Sosnowski, David G. Matsuura, Philip J. Simpson, Belinko K. Matsuura, Jeffrey J. Loos
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Publication number: 20220225894Abstract: Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable biomechanics units and or resistance modules. The garment may provide resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and or tracks a variety of biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing or athletic uniform. The device may be worn as a supplemental training and or diagnostic tool during conventional training protocols, or as a biomechanics or biometric data capture device during competition.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: July 21, 2022Inventors: Jacob A. Moebius, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20220176189Abstract: Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable electronics and resistance modules. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and tracks biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and incremental power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura
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Publication number: 20210361207Abstract: A fluid sample optimization device for optimizing a fluid sample collected by a fluid collection device from a fluid source, where a first portion of the fluid sample potentially has contaminants. The device includes an inlet configured to connect with the fluid source, an outlet configured to connect with the fluid collection device, a sample path connected between the inlet and the outlet, and a contaminant containment reservoir connected between the inlet and the outlet. The contaminant containment reservoir has an air permeable fluid resistor proximate the outlet, and is arranged to receive the first portion of the fluid sample from the fluid source to displace air therein, such that upon receipt of the first portion of the fluid sample and containment of the contaminants in the contaminant containment reservoir, subsequent portions of the fluid sample are conveyed by the sample path from the inlet to the outlet when subsequent pressure differentials are applied between the inlet and the outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Bobby E. ROGERS, Kevin NASON, David G. MATSUURA, Belinko K. MATSUURA, Jacob A. MOEBIUS, Philip J. SIMPSON
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Publication number: 20210084999Abstract: A wearable device such as a garment is disclosed, having at least one sensor, for sensing a parameter. Electronics are provided for processing the sensed parameter, and for providing feedback. Feedback may be in the form of proprioceptive tactile or audible feedback, or in the form of an adjustment of a performance parameter of the wearable device. In one implementation, the processor is configured to activate an effector to provide feedback to the wearer to make a body position correction to bring the position into alignment with predetermined body position reference data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20200376324Abstract: Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable electronics and resistance modules. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and tracks biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and incremental power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura
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Publication number: 20200269016Abstract: A medical device delivery system can be used to advance a medical device to a target area within a patient's vasculature. The system can comprise a catheter, a support sheath, and a core member coupled to a medical device. The core member can be used to longitudinally advanced or retracting medical device within a lumen of the support sheath. The support sheath can be advanced within the catheter until a distal end of the support sheath contacts or abuts a reduced diameter section of the catheter lumen. Thereafter, the core member can be advanced into the catheter lumen toward the target area.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Stephen A. Sosnowski, David G. Matsuura, Philip J. Simpson, Belinko K. Matsuura, Jeffrey J. Loos
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Patent number: 10646742Abstract: Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable electronics and resistance modules. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and tracks biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and incremental power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training protocols.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: TAU ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura
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Patent number: 10561881Abstract: A wearable device such as a garment is disclosed, having at least one resistance element at a motion segment such as a hip or knee. The garment includes at least one sensor, for sensing a parameter. Electronics are provided for processing the sensed parameter, and for providing feedback. Feedback may be in the form of proprioceptive tactile or audible feedback, or in the form of an adjustment of a performance parameter of the wearable device. In one implementation, resistance to movement of the wearer is adjusted up or down in response to changes in power output by the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: TAU Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20190351275Abstract: A wearable device such as a garment is disclosed, having at least one sensor, for sensing a parameter. Electronics are provided for processing the sensed parameter, and for providing feedback. Feedback may be in the form of proprioceptive tactile or audible feedback, or in the form of an adjustment of a performance parameter of the wearable device. In one implementation, the processor is configured to activate an effector to provide feedback to the wearer to make a body position correction to bring the position into alignment with predetermined body position reference data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20190023398Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for payload delivery, including payloads for pest control (e.g., biocidal and larvicidal compounds and compositions). Also included are devices and methods for delivering payloads to remote areas by aerial delivery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2016Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Rowena Lampa Albanna, Grey Frandsen, Belinko K Matsuura, David G Matsuura, Jeffrey J Loos
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Patent number: 10124205Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle toning garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable resistance elements. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Patent number: 10004937Abstract: Disclosed is a muscle toning garment with resistance elements, which may be fluid filled dampers. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath conventional clothing. Toning may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques. Sensors may be provided for sensing any of a variety of biometric parameters and for determining exerted power or calories consumed.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2015Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Tau Orthopedics LLCInventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20180093121Abstract: A wearable device such as a garment is disclosed, having at least one resistance element at a motion segment such as a hip or knee. The garment includes at least one sensor, for sensing a parameter. Electronics are provided for processing the sensed parameter, and for providing feedback. Feedback may be in the form of proprioceptive tactile or audible feedback, or in the form of an adjustment of a performance parameter of the wearable device. In one implementation, resistance to movement of the wearer is adjusted up or down in response to changes in power output by the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: April 5, 2018Applicant: Tau Orthopedics, LLCInventors: Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura, Kaitlin von Hoffmann, Gerard von Hoffmann
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Publication number: 20180093126Abstract: Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable electronics and resistance modules. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and tracks biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and incremental power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Belinko K. Matsuura, David G. Matsuura