Patents by Inventor Chun Mu
Chun Mu 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: 11717192Abstract: The present invention discloses a holder carrying thereon a sensor to measure a physiological signal of an analyte in a biological fluid, wherein the sensor has a signal detection end and a signal output end, and the holder includes an implantation hole being a channel for implanting the sensor and containing a part of the sensor, a waterproof seal disposed above the implantation hole, and an elastic divider disposed in the implantation hole to separate the implantation hole and covering all over a cross-sectional area of the implantation hole.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 8, 2023Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 11707213Abstract: A physiological signal monitoring device includes a sensing member and a transmitter connected to the sensing member and including a circuit board that has electrical contacts, and a connecting port, which includes a socket communicated to the circuit board and a plurality of conducting springs disposed at two opposite sides of the socket. The sensing member is removably inserted into the socket. The conducting springs are electrically connected to the electrical contacts and the sensing member for enabling electric connection therebetween. Each of the conducting springs is frictionally rotated by the sensing member during insertion of the sensing member into the socket and removal of the sensing member from the socket.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 11684874Abstract: A tangential flow filtration module includes plural plate units connected in sequence. Each of the plate units includes a main body, a first combing portion, a second combing portion, a first flange and a second flange. The main body has a first side surface, a second side surface and a through hole. The first side surface is opposite to the second side surface, and the through hole extends from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first combing portion and the second combing portion are disposed on the first side surface and the second side surface respectively. The first flange and the second flange respectively protrude from the first side surface and the second side surface and respectively. The first combing portion of one of the plate units is combined with the second combing portion of another one of the plate units, so that a sieving structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: METAL INDUSTRIES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTREInventors: Zheng-Han Hong, Chun-Mu Wu, Zong-Hsin Liu, Po-Han Tseng, Yao-Kun Haung
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Patent number: 11678846Abstract: An insertion device includes a cover body, an insertion module. The insertion module is disposed in the cover body, and includes a main body, an insertion seat, a first elastic member, a retraction seat and a second elastic member. When the cover body is depressed, the insertion seat is driven by the first elastic member to perform an automatic-insertion operation and to collapse a limiting structure between the insertion seat and the cover body. A limiting structure between the insertion seat and the retraction seat collapses upon the collapse of the limiting structure between the insertion seat and the cover body, so that the retraction seat is driven by the second elastic member to perform an automatic-retraction operation.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen, Chen-Hao Lee, Kuan-Lin Chang
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Patent number: 11633128Abstract: A method for assembling a physiological signal monitoring apparatus on a body surface of a living body is provided, wherein the physiological signal monitoring apparatus is used to measure a physiological signal and includes a sensor module and a transmitter. The method comprises steps of: (a) detaching the bottom cover from the housing to expose the sticker from the bottom opening; (b) while holding the housing, causing the adhesive pad to be attached to the body surface; (c) applying a pressing force on the housing to cause the sensor module to be detached from the implantation module and the signal sensing end to be implanted under the body surface; (d) removing the implanting device while leaving the sensor module on the body surface; and (e) placing the transmitter on the base so that the signal output end is electrically connected to the port.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen, Kuan-Lin Chang, Chen-Hao Lee
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Publication number: 20230062824Abstract: The present invention discloses a holder carrying thereon a sensor to measure a physiological signal of an analyte in a biological fluid, wherein the sensor has a signal detection end and a signal output end, and the holder includes an implantation hole being a channel for implanting the sensor and containing a part of the sensor, a fixing indentation containing the sensor, a filler disposed in the fixing indentation to retain the sensor in the holder, and a blocking element disposed between the implantation hole and the fixing indentation to hold the sensor in the holder and restrict the filler in the fixing indentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 11521731Abstract: A charging device for a physiological signal transmitter is disclosed, wherein the physiological signal transmitter is to receive and externally transmit a physiological signal from a subcutaneous tissue of a living body, and has a first electrical connecting port. The charging device comprises a transmitter placing seat, a charging module and a locking module. The transmitter placing seat includes a bearing surface, and a first opening. The bearing surface disposes thereon the physiological signal transmitter; and the first opening aligns therewith the first electrical connecting port of the physiological signal transmitter. The charging module includes a second electrical connecting port, a third electrical connecting port and a circuit assembly. The second electrical connecting port is disposed in the first opening and moveable between a first position and a second position. The third electrical connecting port is for connecting thereto a power source.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chieh-Hsing Chen, Chun-Mu Huang
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Patent number: 11517229Abstract: A biosensing device includes a sensor module and an electric signal transducer. The sensor module includes a biosensor adapted for measuring a biosignal of a host, and a fixed seat including a conducting member that is electrically connected to the biosensor. The electric signal transducer is for receiving and sending the biosignal measured by the biosensor, is coupled to the sensor module, and includes an electric signal unit electrically connected to the conducting member, and a battery connected to the electric signal unit. The electric signal unit has two electrical contacts that cooperatively define a switch. The battery provides power supply to the biosensor when the electric signal transducer is coupled to the sensor module.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 11504032Abstract: The present invention discloses a holder carrying thereon a sensor to measure a physiological signal of an analyte in a biological fluid, wherein the sensor has a signal detection end and a signal output end, and the holder includes an implantation hole being a channel for implanting the sensor and containing a part of the sensor, a fixing indentation containing the sensor, a filler disposed in the fixing indentation to retain the sensor in the holder, and a blocking element disposed between the implantation hole and the fixing indentation to hold the sensor in the holder and restrict the filler in the fixing indentation.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 11506627Abstract: A method for prolonging a usage lifetime of a micro biosensor to measure a physiological signal associated with an analyte is provided. The micro biosensor includes a working electrode, a counter electrode including silver and a silver halide having an initial amount, and an auxiliary electrode. The method includes cyclic steps of: applying a measurement voltage to drive the working electrode to measure the physiological signal; stopping applying the measurement voltage; and whenever the physiological parameter is obtained, applying a replenishment voltage between the counter electrode and the auxiliary electrode to drive the counter electrode, thereby the silver halide of a replenishment amount being replenished to the counter electrode, wherein a guarding value of a sum of the replenishment amount and the initial amount subtracting a consumption amount is controlled within a range of the initial amount plus or minus a specific value.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen
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Publication number: 20220361783Abstract: The present invention provides a sensing structure of a micro biosensor for performing a measurement of a physiological parameter of a target analyte of a biofluid and reducing an interference of an interferant of the biofluid on the measurement by an electrochemical reaction. The sensing structure includes: a substrate having a surface; a first working electrode configured on the surface, and including an active surface; at least one second working electrode configured on the surface and adjacent to the first working electrode, for consuming the interferant by the electrochemical reaction; and an isolated layer configured with respect to the active surface to program a diffusive distribution of the interferant when the biofluid flows through the second working electrode, wherein at least the interferant of the biofluid passes through the second working electrode over a time period and is consumed by the second working electrode by the electrochemical reaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen, Pi-Hsuan Chen, Chi-Hao Chen, Heng-Chia Chang
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Publication number: 20220322979Abstract: A biosensing device includes a sensor module and an electric signal transducer. The sensor module includes a biosensor adapted for measuring a biosignal of a host, and a fixed seat including a conducting member that is electrically connected to the biosensor. The electric signal transducer is for receiving and sending the biosignal measured by the biosensor, is coupled to the sensor module, and includes an electric signal unit electrically connected to the conducting member, and a battery connected to the electric signal unit. The electric signal unit has two electrical contacts that cooperatively define a switch. The battery provides power supply to the biosensor when the electric signal transducer is coupled to the sensor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu HUANG, Chieh-Hsing CHEN
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Publication number: 20220323010Abstract: A physiological signal monitoring device includes a base, a biosensor and a transmitter. The biosensor includes a sensing section. The transmitter includes a connection part. The connection part and the signal output section cooperatively form a connection portion after the transmitter moving from an initial position to an assembled position. A safety gap is formed between the transmitter and the biosensor. When the transmitter moves from the initial position toward the assembled position, the safety gap serves to prevent at least one of the connection part of the transmitter and the signal output section of the biosensor from collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen, Chen-Hao Lee
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Patent number: 11426517Abstract: An elastic physiological patch includes a patch assembly and an implant assembly. The patch assembly includes an electronic device, and a soft patch body defining a chamber for receiving the electronic device. The implant assembly is mountable to the electronic device and includes an implant which is capable of being driven to partially pass through the patch body and which is adapted to be implanted in the skin of a subject. The implant and the patch body cooperatively seal the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2019Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen, Jia-Nan Shen, Kuan-Lin Chang
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Patent number: 11399747Abstract: A physiological signal monitoring device includes a base, a biosensor mounted to the base and adapted to measure an analytical substance, and a transmitter. The base includes a flexible base body and a first coupling structure. The first coupling structure is disposed on the bottom plate. The transmitter is removably mounted to the base body, and includes a bottom casing and a second coupling structure. The first and second coupling structures are coupled to each other when the transmitter is mounted to the base body, and are uncoupled from each other by the flexibility of the base body when an external force is applied on a periphery of the base body. The first and second coupling structures are disposed to be distal from a periphery cooperatively defined by the base and the transmitter when the first and second coupling structures are coupled to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen, Chen-Hao Lee
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Publication number: 20220203272Abstract: A tangential flow filtration module includes plural plate units connected in sequence. Each of the plate units includes a main body, a first combing portion, a second combing portion, a first flange and a second flange. The main body has a first side surface, a second side surface and a through hole. The first side surface is opposite to the second side surface, and the through hole extends from the first side surface to the second side surface. The first combing portion and the second combing portion are disposed on the first side surface and the second side surface respectively. The first flange and the second flange respectively protrude from the first side surface and the second side surface and respectively. The first combing portion of one of the plate units is combined with the second combing portion of another one of the plate units, so that a sieving structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2020Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Zheng-Han HONG, Chun-Mu WU, Zong-Hsin LIU, Po-Han TSENG, Yao-Kun HAUNG
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Patent number: 11369291Abstract: The present invention discloses a holder carrying thereon a sensor to measure a physiological signal of an analyte in a biological fluid, wherein the sensor has a signal detection end and a signal output end, and the holder includes an implantation hole being a channel for implanting therethrough the sensor and containing a part of the sensor, and a containing indentation containing the signal output end, wherein the containing indentation has a surrounding wall kept apart from the signal output end to define a space.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen
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Patent number: 11361858Abstract: A charging device for a physiological signal transmitter is disclosed. The charging device includes a transmitter placing seat, and a controlling module controlling an operation between the charging device and the physiological signal transmitter in a safe state. When the physiological signal transmitter is at the predetermined position, the locking portion unlocks the operating portion to perform one of driving the second electrical connecting port to move from the first position to the second position to electrically connect to the first electrical connecting port and driving the second electrical connecting port to move from the second position to the first position to electrically disconnect to the first electrical connecting port.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chieh-Hsing Chen, Chun-Mu Huang, Tung-Liang Liu
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Publication number: 20220134002Abstract: An elastic physiological patch includes a patch assembly and an implant assembly. The patch assembly includes an electronic device, and a soft patch body defining a chamber for receiving the electronic device. The implant assembly is mountable to the electronic device and includes an implant which is capable of being driven to partially pass through the patch body and which is adapted to be implanted in the skin of a subject. The implant and the patch body cooperatively seal the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu HUANG, Chieh-Hsing CHEN, Jia-Nan SHEN, Kuan-Lin CHANG
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Patent number: 11319570Abstract: The present invention provides a measuring method for prolonging a usage lifetime of a micro biosensor implanted subcutaneously to measure a physiological signal associated with an analyte. The micro biosensor includes a working electrode and a counter electrode, wherein the counter electrode includes silver and a silver halide having an initial amount. The method includes cyclic steps of: applying a measurement voltage to drive the working electrode to measure the physiological signal, where the silver halide is consumed by a specific amount; stopping applying the measurement voltage; and whenever the physiological parameter is obtained, applying a replenishment voltage to drive the counter electrode, thereby the silver halide of a replenishment amount being replenished to the counter electrode, wherein a guarding value of a sum of the replenishment amount and the initial amount subtracting the consumption amount is controlled within a range of the initial amount plus or minus a specific value.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: BIONIME CORPORATIONInventors: Chun-Mu Huang, Chieh-Hsing Chen