Patents by Inventor Grace Ying Yang Jang
Grace Ying Yang Jang 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: 11383090Abstract: A pacemaker fixation system, a leadless pacemaker system and a method of use thereof are disclosed. The leadless pacemaker system includes: a pacemaker fixation system including a leadless pacemaker and an elastic unfoldable element attached thereto, wherein in an unfolded configuration of the elastic unfoldable element, it fixes the leadless pacemaker at a target location in a blood vessel in communication with the heart; a delivery system for delivering the pacemaker fixation system to the target location; and a guide for guiding the delivery system into the blood vessel. According to the present invention, atrial pacing can be achieved by the leadless pacemaker through fixing the leadless pacemaker in the blood vessel in communication with the heart with the elastic unfoldable element.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2018Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: MICROPORT SOARING CRM (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhijun Cheng, Grace Ying Yang Jang, Li Wang, Jiangkai Sun
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Publication number: 20200306551Abstract: A pacemaker fixation system, a leadless pacemaker system and a method of use thereof are disclosed. The leadless pacemaker system includes: a pacemaker fixation system including a leadless pacemaker and an elastic unfoldable element attached thereto, wherein in an unfolded configuration of the elastic unfoldable element, it fixes the leadless pacemaker at a target location in a blood vessel in communication with the heart; a delivery system for delivering the pacemaker fixation system to the target location; and a guide for guiding the delivery system into the blood vessel. According to the present invention, atrial pacing can be achieved by the leadless pacemaker through fixing the leadless pacemaker in the blood vessel in communication with the heart with the elastic unfoldable element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Zhijun CHENG, Grace Ying Yang JANG, Li WANG, Jiangkai SUN
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Patent number: 10207104Abstract: A bipolar cardiac lead (100) is provided and includes a connector pin (112), a connector insulator (116), and a ring connector (130). The connector pin (112) has a proximal end and a distal end, and the proximal end is configured to engage an electrical stimulation device. The connector insulator (116) is coupled to the distal end of the connector pin (112) and may define a bore (118) configured for receiving a portion of the connector pin (112). The connector insulator (116) provides electrical insulation between the connector pin (112) and the ring connector (130). The ring connector (130) is coupled to the connector insulator (116) with a snap-fit connection and may be disposed around a portion of the connector insulator (116). The bipolar cardiac lead (100) may be an active or a passive lead.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Patent number: 10137296Abstract: An active bipolar cardiac electrical lead includes a distal electrode (108), an intermediate connection mount (109), a ring electrode (103), and a tip housing (110). The intermediate connection mount (109) defines a proximal fitting (370) and a distal fitting (374). The ring electrode (103) has an exposed section (356) that sleeves over and engages the proximal fitting (370) of the intermediate connection mount (109) with a snap-fit connection. The intermediate connection mount (109) may connect the ring electrode (103) to the tip housing (110) and provide electrical insulation between the ring electrode (103) and the distal electrode (108).Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventors: Grace Ying Yang Jang, Zhijun Cheng
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Publication number: 20180140827Abstract: An active bipolar cardiac electrical lead includes a distal electrode (108), an intermediate connection mount (109), a ring electrode (103), and a tip housing (110). The intermediate connection mount (109) defines a proximal fitting (370) and a distal fitting (374). The ring electrode (103) has an exposed section (356) that sleeves over and engages the proximal fitting (370) of the intermediate connection mount (109) with a snap-fit connection. The intermediate connection mount (109) may connect the ring electrode (103) to the tip housing (110) and provide electrical insulation between the ring electrode (103) and the distal electrode (108).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Grace Ying Yang JANG, Zhijun Cheng
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Patent number: 9884183Abstract: An active bipolar cardiac electrical lead includes a distal electrode (108), an intermediate connection mount (109), a ring electrode (103), and a tip housing (110). The intermediate connection mount (109) defines a proximal fitting (370) and a distal fitting (374). The ring electrode (103) has an exposed section (356) that sleeves over and engages the proximal fitting (370) of the intermediate connection mount (109) with a snap-fit connection. The intermediate connection mount (109) may connect the ring electrode (103) to the tip housing (110) and provide electrical insulation between the ring electrode (103) and the distal electrode (108).Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventors: Grace Ying Yang Jang, Zhijun Cheng
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Patent number: 9616218Abstract: A proximal end of an implantable lead may include a connector insulator having a center bore, a unitary connector pin fixedly disposed in the center bore of the connector insulator where the unitary connector pin includes a socket end configured for insertion into an electrical stimulation device and a conductor end electrically crimped to the first conductor, and a unitary ring connector having a band portion concentrically arranged around and insulated from the conductor end of the unitary connector pin and a crimp portion electrically crimped to the second conductor.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Patent number: 9570871Abstract: An active bipolar cardiac electrical is assembled by coupling an inner conductor coil to a connector pin to form an inner conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through a connector insulator. An insulating tubing is placed over the inner coil. A proximal end of the insulating tubing is sleeved over the distal extension of the connector insulator. An outer conductor coil is coupled to a ring connector to form an outer conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through the outer conductor assembly. The ring connector is sleeved on the distal extension of the connector insulator and over the insulator tubing. A proximal seal is sleeved over a socket end of the connector pin. The proximal seal is seated on the proximal extension of the connector insulator.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventors: Grace Ying Yang Jang, Zhijun Cheng, Yongqiang Wei, Jing Wen
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Patent number: 9480835Abstract: A passive cardiac electrical lead is assembled by coupling an inner conductor coil to a connector pin to form an inner conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through a connector insulator. An insulator tubing is placed over the inner coil. A proximal end of the insulator tubing is sleeved over the distal extension of the connector insulator. An outer conductor coil is coupled to a ring connector to form an outer conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through the outer conductor assembly. The ring connector is sleeved on the distal extension of the connector insulator and over the insulator tubing. A proximal seal is sleeved over a socket end of the connector pin. A portion of the proximal seal is seated on the proximal extension of the connector insulator.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventors: Grace Ying Yang Jang, Zhijun Cheng, Yongqiang Wei, Jing Wen
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Patent number: 9278210Abstract: An active bipolar cardiac electrical lead includes a helical anchor electrode, a tip electrode pin, an intermediate connection mount, a ring electrode, and a tip housing. The tip electrode pin engages an inner conductor coil at a proximal end and engages a proximal end of the helical anchor electrode at a distal end. The intermediate connection mount defines an axial lumen therethrough, a proximal fitting, a cylindrical flange, and a distal fitting. The ring electrode has an exposed section that sleeves over and connects with the proximal fitting of the intermediate connection mount and has a proximal sleeve that engages with an outer conductor coil and an outer sheath of the lead. The tip housing defines an axial bore that houses the helical anchor electrode and a distal portion of the tip electrode pin.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Patent number: 9199072Abstract: A proximal end of an implantable lead may include a unitary connector pin having a socket end, a conductor end, and a necked-down portion arranged therebetween, where the conductor end includes a crimp cavity with an inner surface and a proximal end of the conductor is arranged in the crimp cavity, and a pin sleeve sleevably engaging the proximal end of the conductor and crimping the proximal end of the conductor against the inner surface, the proximal end may also include a unitary ring connector having a band portion, a notch portion, and a crimp portion where the crimp portion includes a crimp cavity with an inner surface and a proximal end of the conductor is arranged in the crimp cavity, and a ring sleeve sleevably engaging the proximal end of the conductor and crimping the proximal end of the conductor against the inner surface creating a crimp connection.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Patent number: 9180290Abstract: A proximal end of an implantable lead may include a connector insulator having a center bore, a unitary connector pin rotatably disposed in the center bore of the connector insulator where the unitary connector pin includes a socket end configured for insertion into an electrical stimulation device and a conductor end electrically crimped to the first conductor, and a unitary ring connector having a band portion concentrically arranged around and insulated from the conductor end of the unitary connector pin and a crimp portion electrically crimped to the second conductor.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Publication number: 20150297884Abstract: A bipolar cardiac lead (100) is provided and includes a connector pin (112), a connector insulator (116), and a ring connector (130). The connector pin (112) has a proximal end and a distal end, and the proximal end is configured to engage an electrical stimulation device. The connector insulator (116) is coupled to the distal end of the connector pin (112) and may define a bore (118) configured for receiving a portion of the connector pin (112). The connector insulator (116) provides electrical insulation between the connector pin (112) and the ring connector (130). The ring connector (130) is coupled to the connector insulator (116) with a snap-fit connection and may be disposed around a portion of the connector insulator (116). The bipolar cardiac lead (100) may be an active or a passive lead.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang JANG
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Publication number: 20150297883Abstract: An active bipolar cardiac electrical lead includes a distal electrode (108), an intermediate connection mount (109), a ring electrode (103), and a tip housing (110). The intermediate connection mount (109) defines a proximal fitting (370) and a distal fitting (374). The ring electrode (103) has an exposed section (356) that sleeves over and engages the proximal fitting (370) of the intermediate connection mount (109) with a snap-fit connection. The intermediate connection mount (109) may connect the ring electrode (103) to the tip housing (110) and provide electrical insulation between the ring electrode (103) and the distal electrode (108).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventors: Grace Ying Yang JANG, Zhijun CHENG
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Publication number: 20140296955Abstract: An active bipolar cardiac electrical lead includes a helical anchor electrode, a tip electrode pin, an intermediate connection mount, a ring electrode, and a tip housing. The tip electrode pin engages an inner conductor coil at a proximal end and engages a proximal end of the helical anchor electrode at a distal end. The intermediate connection mount defines an axial lumen therethrough, a proximal fitting, a cylindrical flange, and a distal fitting. The ring electrode has an exposed section that sleeves over and connects with the proximal fitting of the intermediate connection mount and has a proximal sleeve that engages with an outer conductor coil and an outer sheath of the lead. The tip housing defines an axial bore that houses the helical anchor electrode and a distal portion of the tip electrode pin. A proximal portion of the tip electrode pin is housed within the axial lumen of the intermediate connection mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: October 2, 2014Applicant: Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Publication number: 20140180374Abstract: A proximal end of an implantable lead may include a unitary connector pin having a socket end, a conductor end, and a necked-down portion arranged therebetween, where the conductor end includes a crimp cavity with an inner surface and a proximal end of the conductor is arranged in the crimp cavity, and a pin sleeve sleevably engaging the proximal end of the conductor and crimping the proximal end of the conductor against the inner surface, the proximal end may also include a unitary ring connector having a band portion, a notch portion, and a crimp portion where the crimp portion includes a crimp cavity with an inner surface and a proximal end of the conductor is arranged in the crimp cavity, and a ring sleeve sleevably engaging the proximal end of the conductor and crimping the proximal end of the conductor against the inner surface creating a crimp connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: SHANGHAI MICROPORT MEDICAL (GROUP) CO., LTD.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Publication number: 20140180373Abstract: A proximal end of an implantable lead may include a connector insulator having a center bore, a unitary connector pin fixedly disposed in the center bore of the connector insulator where the unitary connector pin includes a socket end configured for insertion into an electrical stimulation device and a conductor end electrically crimped to the first conductor, and a unitary ring connector having a band portion concentrically arranged around and insulated from the conductor end of the unitary connector pin and a crimp portion electrically crimped to the second conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Publication number: 20140165395Abstract: An active bipolar cardiac electrical is assembled by coupling an inner conductor coil to a connector pin to form an inner conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through a connector insulator. An insulating tubing is placed over the inner coil. A proximal end of the insulating tubing is sleeved over the distal extension of the connector insulator. An outer conductor coil is coupled to a ring connector to form an outer conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through the outer conductor assembly. The ring connector is sleeved on the distal extension of the connector insulator and over the insulator tubing. A proximal seal is sleeved over a socket end of the connector pin. The proximal seal is seated on the proximal extension of the connector insulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Grace Ying Yang Jang, Zhijun Cheng, Yongqiang Wei, Jing Wen
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Publication number: 20140128952Abstract: A proximal end of an implantable lead may include a connector insulator having a center bore, a unitary connector pin rotatably disposed in the center bore of the connector insulator where the unitary connector pin includes a socket end configured for insertion into an electrical stimulation device and a conductor end electrically crimped to the first conductor, and a unitary ring connector having a band portion concentrically arranged around and insulated from the conductor end of the unitary connector pin and a crimp portion electrically crimped to the second conductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Grace Ying Yang Jang
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Publication number: 20140123485Abstract: A passive cardiac electrical lead is assembled by coupling an inner conductor coil to a connector pin to form an inner conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through a connector insulator. An insulator tubing is placed over the inner coil. A proximal end of the insulator tubing is sleeved over the distal extension of the connector insulator. An outer conductor coil is coupled to a ring connector to form an outer conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through the outer conductor assembly. The ring connector is sleeved on the distal extension of the connector insulator and over the insulator tubing. A proximal seal is sleeved over a socket end of the connector pin. A portion of the proximal seal is seated on the proximal extension of the connector insulator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Shanghai MicroPort Medical (Group) Co., Ltd.Inventors: Grace Ying Yang Jang, Zhijun Cheng, Yongqiang Wei, Jing Wen