Patents by Inventor Chang Y. Lee
Chang Y. Lee 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: 20230190500Abstract: Post deployment radial force recovery of biodegradable scaffolds are described where a high molecular weight polymer may be formed into a high molecular weight scaffold by solution casting into a tubular substrate such that the scaffold retains its mechanical properties through processing. The tubular substrate is laser cut and subsequently crimped onto a catheter for deployment into a body lumen. The polymeric scaffold may retain its mechanical properties and result in increased radial strength post-deployment in a saline environment, e.g., within a body lumen. This scaffold enhancement may be attributable at least in part to entanglement of high molecular weight polymer chains as one factor that effects radial force recovery and also to the design or geometry of the scaffold as another factor that effects radial force recovery after deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: Razmodics LLCInventors: Kamal RAMZIPOOR, Chang Y. LEE
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Patent number: 11628077Abstract: Post deployment radial force recovery of biodegradable scaffolds are described where a high molecular weight polymer may be formed into a high molecular weight scaffold by solution casting into a tubular substrate such that the scaffold retains its mechanical properties through processing. The tubular substrate is laser cut and subsequently crimped onto a catheter for deployment into a body lumen. The polymeric scaffold may retain its mechanical properties and result in increased radial strength post-deployment in a saline environment, e.g., within a body lumen. This scaffold enhancement may be attributable at least in part to entanglement of high molecular weight polymer chains as one factor that effects radial force recovery and also to the design or geometry of the scaffold as another factor that effects radial force recovery after deployment.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignee: Razmodics LLCInventors: Kamal Ramzipoor, Chang Y. Lee
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Publication number: 20180116837Abstract: Post deployment radial force recovery of biodegradable scaffolds are described where a high molecular weight polymer may be formed into a high molecular weight scaffold by solution casting into a tubular substrate such that the scaffold retains its mechanical properties through processing. The tubular substrate is laser cut and subsequently crimped onto a catheter for deployment into a body lumen. The polymeric scaffold may retain its mechanical properties and result in increased radial strength post-deployment in a saline environment, e.g., within a body lumen. This scaffold enhancement may be attributable at least in part to entanglement of high molecular weight polymer chains as one factor that effects radial force recovery and also to the design or geometry of the scaffold as another factor that effects radial force recovery after deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Kamal RAMZIPOOR, Chang Y. LEE
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Patent number: 9908143Abstract: Tubular casting processes, such as dip-coating, may be used to form substrates from polymeric solutions which may be used to fabricate implantable devices such as stents. The polymeric substrates may have multiple layers which retain the inherent properties of their starting materials and which are sufficiently ductile to prevent brittle fracture. Parameters such as the number of times the mandrel is immersed, the duration of time of each immersion within the solution, as well as the delay time between each immersion or the drying or curing time between dips and withdrawal rates of the mandrel from the solution may each be controlled to result in the desired mechanical characteristics. Additional post-processing may also be utilized to further increase strength of the substrate or to alter its shape.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2012Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Amaranth Medical Pte.Inventors: Kamal Ramzipoor, Alfred N. K. Chia, Liwei Wang, Chang Y. Lee
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Publication number: 20170246243Abstract: Bioresorbable scaffolds for treatment of bifurcation lesion are described herein. Generally, an expandable scaffold may be fabricated from a high molecular weight isotropic PLLA material, wherein the scaffold incorporates one or more strain relief features which are configured to allow side branch treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2017Publication date: August 31, 2017Applicant: Amaranth Medical Pte.Inventors: Kamal RAMZIPOOR, Chang Y. LEE
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Patent number: 9592141Abstract: Bioresorbable scaffolds for treatment of bifurcation lesion are described herein. Generally, an expandable scaffold may be fabricated from a high molecular weight isotropic PLLA material, wherein the scaffold incorporates one or more strain relief features which are configured to allow side branch treatment.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2014Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Amaranth Medical, Inc.Inventors: Kamal Ramzipoor, Chang Y. Lee
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Publication number: 20170036017Abstract: A device and method is provided for biasing lung volume by electrically stimulating tissue associated with the diaphragm or phrenic nerve at a low level.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: RMX, LLCInventors: Amir J. TEHRANI, David LIGON, Chang Y. LEE, Rose PROVINCE, Amy M. GOODMAN
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Publication number: 20150342764Abstract: Tubular casting processes, such as dip-coating, may be used to form substrates from polymeric solutions which may be used to fabricate implantable devices such as stents. The polymeric substrates may have multiple layers which retain the inherent properties of their starting materials and which are sufficiently ductile to prevent brittle fracture. Parameters such as the number of times the mandrel is immersed, the duration of time of each immersion within the solution, as well as the delay time between each immersion or the drying or curing time between dips and withdrawal rates of the mandrel from the solution may each be controlled to result in the desired mechanical characteristics. Additional post-processing may also be utilized to further increase strength of the substrate or to alter its shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Amaranth Medical Pte.Inventors: Kamal RAMZIPOOR, Chang Y. LEE
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Publication number: 20150051686Abstract: Bioresorbable scaffolds for treatment of bifurcation lesion are described herein. Generally, an expandable scaffold may be fabricated from a high molecular weight isotropic PLLA material, wherein the scaffold incorporates one or more strain relief features which are configured to allow side branch treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: Amaranth Medical Pte.Inventors: Kamal RAMZIPOOR, Chang Y. LEE
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Publication number: 20150034081Abstract: A device and method for treating a variety of conditions, disorders or diseases with diaphragm/phrenic nerve stimulation is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: RMX, LLCInventors: Amir J. TEHRANI, Yasser A. SOWB, Chang Y. LEE, Alan SCHWARTZ, John SPIRIDIGLIOZZI
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Publication number: 20150027309Abstract: Embodiments include selective adsorbents having a structure of Formula (I) where a connection to X represents a connection to a structure of Formula (II), and a connection to Y represents a connection to a structure of Formula (III), where each R1 is independently selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine, and each R2 is independently selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen, an alkyl, an aryl, and a trisubstitutedsilyl group.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: January 29, 2015Applicant: Northwestern UniversityInventors: Chang Y. Lee, Omar K. Farha, SonBinh T. Nguyen, Joseph T. Hupp, Randall Q. Snurr, Youn-Sang Bae
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Publication number: 20140330359Abstract: For scaffolds delivered and deployed intravascularly, one or several configurations may be employed for creating a smoother transition from balloon-to-scaffold. For instance, one or more spacers may be positioned in proximity to the scaffold. Alternatively, portions of the inflatable balloon may be configured to provide a smooth transition. In another alternative, the stent edges may be shaped to provide a smooth transition. In yet other variations, any number of different combinations of such features may be employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: AMARANTH MEDICAL PTE.Inventors: Kamal RAMZIPOOR, Chang Y. LEE, Edward A. ESTRADA
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Patent number: 8858611Abstract: Sterilization methods for implantable prostheses are described where a polymeric stent may be sterilized, e.g., via ETO sterilization, at a temperature below a glass transition temperature of the stent. A separate delivery catheter may be sterilized separately and the stent and delivery catheter may then be combined in an aseptic or semi-aseptic environment and sterilized as an assembled system such that the requirements for sterilizing the system are relatively lower. Additionally and/or alternatively, valve and filter assemblies may be used with an optional mandrel assembly for maintaining sterility of the internal components of a catheter system.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Amaranth Medical, PteInventors: Kamal Ramzipoor, Chang Y. Lee, Fozan O. El-Nounou
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Publication number: 20130294979Abstract: Sterilization methods for implantable prostheses are described where a polymeric stent may be sterilized, e.g., via ETO sterilization, at a temperature below a glass transition temperature of the stent. A separate delivery catheter may be sterilized separately and the stent and delivery catheter may then be combined in an aseptic or semi-aseptic environment and sterilized as an assembled system such that the requirements for sterilizing the system are relatively lower. Additionally and/or alternatively, valve and filter assemblies may be used with an optional mandrel assembly for maintaining sterility of the internal components of a catheter system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Kamal RAMZIPOOR, Chang Y. LEE, Fozan O. EL-NOUNOU
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Patent number: 8574493Abstract: Sterilization methods for implantable prostheses are described, where a polymeric stent may be sterilized, e.g., via ETO sterilization, at a temperature below a glass transition temperature of the stent. A separate delivery catheter may be sterilized separately and the stent and delivery catheter may then be combined in an aseptic, or semi-aseptic environment and sterilized as an assembled system such that the requirements for sterilizing the system are relatively lower. Additionally and/or alternatively, valve and filter assemblies may be used with an optional mandrel assembly for maintaining sterility of the internal components of a catheter system.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Amaranth Medical Pte.Inventors: Kamal Ramzipoor, Chang Y. Lee, Fozan O. El-Nounou
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Patent number: 8335567Abstract: A device and method is provided for therapeutic stimulating, augmenting, manipulating and/or controlling breathing, in combination with stimulation of auxiliary respiratory nerves or muscles including the upper airway tract, chest wall muscles or abdominal muscles. Stimulation may be provided, for example, to augment breathing or to prevent closing of the upper airway during therapeutic stimulation. Stimulation may be also provided to the Hypoglossal nerve during exhalation.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: RMX, LLCInventors: Amir J. Tehrani, David Ligon, Chang Y. Lee, Rose Province, Amy M. Goodman
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Patent number: 8309023Abstract: Sterilization methods for implantable prostheses are described where a polymeric stent may be sterilized, e.g., via ETO sterilization, at a temperature below a glass transition temperature of the stent. A separate delivery catheter may be sterilized separately and the stent and delivery catheter may then be combined in an aseptic or semi-aseptic environment and sterilized as an assembled system such that the requirements for sterilizing the system are relatively lower. Additionally and/or alternatively, valve and filter assemblies may be used with an optional mandrel assembly for maintaining sterility of the internal components of a catheter system.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Amaranth Medical Pte.Inventors: Kamal Ramzipoor, Chang Y. Lee, Fozan O. El-Nounou
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Patent number: 8206636Abstract: Tubular casting processes, such as dip-coating, may be used to form substrates from polymeric solutions which may be used to fabricate implantable devices such as stents. The polymeric substrates may have multiple layers which retain the inherent properties of their starting materials and which are sufficiently ductile to prevent brittle fracture. Parameters such as the number of times the mandrel is immersed, the duration of time of each immersion within the solution, as well as the delay time between each immersion or the drying or curing time between dips and withdrawal rates of the mandrel from the solution may each be controlled to result in the desired mechanical characteristics. Additional post-processing may also be utilized to further increase strength of the substrate or to alter its shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2009Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Amaranth Medical Pte.Inventors: Kamal Ramzipoor, Alfred N. K. Chia, Liwei Wang, Chang Y. Lee
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Patent number: 5598319Abstract: A magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus with game pack driver having improved loading features. The apparatus includes a cartridge cover pivotally connected to the front panel of a main body of the apparatus which enables a game pack to be loaded even if only the front panel is exposed. In another embodiment, a block door having a game pack socket is placed in the front panel such that the block door can be linearly moved forward and backward relative to the front panel. In still another embodiment, a game pack receiving door is pivoted to the front panel, while a game pack socket is separately provided in the interior of the main body. The apparatus of the invention thus allows a game pack be loaded in the game pack driver at the front of the apparatus. The apparatus also allow a user to insert the game pack into the socket while view in the socket, thus to facilitate loading of the game pack.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 1994Date of Patent: January 28, 1997Assignee: Goldstar Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chang Y. Lee
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Patent number: 5559560Abstract: An improved caption line finding circuit for a pictorial signal processor, which in a circuit capable of extracting a data of a horizontal scanning line of a pictorial signal, includes a synchronous signal detector for detecting a vertical synchronous signal and a horizontal synchronous signal from a pictorial signal applied thereto; and a caption decoder for detecting a caption data contained in a scanning line from a pictorial signal data using a signal obtained by counting a certain horizontal synchronous signal among horizontal synchronous signals outputted from the synchronous signal detector from the time when a vertical synchronous signal is outputted thereto from the synchronous signal detector and using a signal obtained by counting for a predetermined time from the time when a vertical synchronous signal is outputted thereto from the synchronous signal detector.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 1995Date of Patent: September 24, 1996Assignee: LG Electronics Inc.Inventor: Chang Y. Lee