Patents by Inventor John Yee

John Yee 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).

  • Patent number: 11849956
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant (e.g., an embolic micro-coil) to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher, a moveable element, and first and second elongate members. The delivery pusher defines a lumen between its proximal and distal ends. The moveable element (e.g., a floating tube or a floating coil) defines a passageway therethrough and is disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. The first and second elongate members (e.g., core wires) are also disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. A portion of each elongate member passes through the passageway of the moveable element. Movement of the first elongate member in a first direction (e.g., retraction of the first elongate member from a locked to an unlocked configuration) causes a time-delayed or lost motion movement of the second elongate member in the same (i.e., first) direction, which releases the implant from the delivery pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Arissa Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Amiel Richard Aguilar, Crystal K. Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Berchell John Yee
  • Publication number: 20230061363
    Abstract: In various aspects, the invention includes an embolic device for use in treating a vascular disorder that can include a flexible structure including a series of alternating narrow portions and link portions. Each link portion can include two struts that substantially circumscribe an opening in at least one plane. In some cases, the embolic device further includes a link portion coil disposed over each of the two struts of at least one link portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Berchell John Yee, Amiel Richard Aguilar
  • Publication number: 20220000487
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant (e.g., an embolic micro-coil) to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher, a moveable element, and first and second elongate members. The delivery pusher defines a lumen between its proximal and distal ends. The moveable element (e.g., a floating tube or a floating coil) defines a passageway therethrough and is disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. The first and second elongate members (e.g., core wires) are also disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. A portion of each elongate member passes through the passageway of the moveable element. Movement of the first elongate member in a first direction (e.g., retraction of the first elongate member from a locked to an unlocked configuration) causes a time-delayed or lost motion movement of the second elongate member in the same (i.e., first) direction, which releases the implant from the delivery pusher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Amiel Richard Aguilar, Crystal K. Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Berchell John Yee
  • Patent number: 11090055
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant (e.g., an embolic micro-coil) to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher, a moveable element, and first and second elongate members. The delivery pusher defines a lumen between its proximal and distal ends. The moveable element (e.g., a floating tube or a floating coil) defines a passageway therethrough and is disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. The first and second elongate members (e.g., core wires) are also disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. A portion of each elongate member passes through the passageway of the moveable element. Movement of the first elongate member in a first direction (e.g., retraction of the first elongate member from a locked to an unlocked configuration) causes a time-delayed or lost motion movement of the second elongate member in the same (i.e., first) direction, which releases the implant from the delivery pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: INCUMEDx Inc.
    Inventors: Amiel Richard Aguilar, Crystal Kay Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Berchell John Yee
  • Patent number: 10966727
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant (e.g., an embolic micro-coil) to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher, a moveable element, and first and second elongate members. The delivery pusher defines a lumen between its proximal and distal ends. The moveable element (e.g., a floating tube or a floating coil) defines a passageway therethrough and is disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. The first and second elongate members (e.g., core wires) are also disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. A portion of each elongate member passes through the passageway of the moveable element. Movement of the first elongate member in a first direction (e.g., retraction of the first elongate member from a locked to an unlocked configuration) causes a time-delayed or lost motion movement of the second elongate member in the same (i.e., first) direction, which releases the implant from the delivery pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: INCUMEDx, Inc.
    Inventors: Amiel Richard Aguilar, Crystal Kay Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Berchell John Yee
  • Patent number: 10395635
    Abstract: A headset includes a microphone that detects an acoustic signal, and converts the acoustic signal into a microphone signal, an audio processor that receives the microphone signal, and a twisted pair conductor element coupling the microphone and the audio processor. The twisted pair conductor element self-cancels a radio frequency (RF) field to prevent the RF field from entering the microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lee John Yee, Nathan Marshall Cross
  • Patent number: 10149676
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher. A stationary blade may be coupled to the delivery pusher. The stationary blade may include a sharp and stationary cutting component for cutting through a suture coupling the implant to the delivery pusher and for thereby releasing the implant when placed in proximity to the vascular disorder. In some cases, the strength of a junction connecting the suture to the implant is equal to or greater than the tensile strength of the suture itself. Additionally, or alternatively, a detachment handle may be fixedly and permanently attached to the delivery pusher such that a user of the device need not couple the detachment handle to the delivery pusher. The detachment handle may include a user manipulable component for initiating a mechanical release of the implant when placed in proximity to the vascular disorder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: INCUMEDx, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory Edwin Mirigian, Be Thi Le, Brendon James Bolos, Berchell John Yee, Amiel Richard Aguilar, Regina Coeli Velasco, Crystal Kay Sein Lwin, Liem Ho
  • Publication number: 20180317924
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant (e.g., an embolic micro-coil) to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher, a moveable element, and first and second elongate members. The delivery pusher defines a lumen between its proximal and distal ends. The moveable element (e.g., a floating tube or a floating coil) defines a passageway therethrough and is disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. The first and second elongate members (e.g., core wires) are also disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. A portion of each elongate member passes through the passageway of the moveable element. Movement of the first elongate member in a first direction (e.g., retraction of the first elongate member from a locked to an unlocked configuration) causes a time-delayed or lost motion movement of the second elongate member in the same (i.e., first) direction, which releases the implant from the delivery pusher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Amiel Richard Aguilar, Crystal Kay Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Berchell John Yee
  • Patent number: 10052108
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant (e.g., an embolic micro-coil) to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher, a moveable element, and first and second elongate members. The delivery pusher defines a lumen between its proximal and distal ends. The moveable element (e.g., a floating tube or a floating coil) defines a passageway therethrough and is disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. The first and second elongate members (e.g., core wires) are also disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. A portion of each elongate member passes through the passageway of the moveable element. Movement of the first elongate member in a first direction (e.g., retraction of the first elongate member from a locked to an unlocked configuration) causes a time-delayed or lost motion movement of the second elongate member in the same (i.e., first) direction, which releases the implant from the delivery pusher.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: INCUMEDx, Inc.
    Inventors: Amiel Richard Aguilar, Crystal Kay Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Berchell John Yee
  • Patent number: 10056934
    Abstract: A dynamically configurable antenna is integrated into a system configured to transmit and receive data. Antenna control software and/or hardware configures the antenna to transmit and receive data with different operating characteristics, depending on the communication needs of the system. The physical structure of the dynamically configurable antenna can be modified in order to perform data communications with specific frequency ranges, directionalities, transmission and/or amplification powers, and other operating characteristics generally associated with wireless RF communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: AUTODESK, INC.
    Inventors: Francesco Iorio, Michael Tao, John Yee, Alexander Tessier
  • Publication number: 20180228493
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant (e.g., an embolic micro-coil) to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher, a moveable element, and first and second elongate members. The delivery pusher defines a lumen between its proximal and distal ends. The moveable element (e.g., a floating tube or a floating coil) defines a passageway therethrough and is disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. The first and second elongate members (e.g., core wires) are also disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. A portion of each elongate member passes through the passageway of the moveable element. Movement of the first elongate member in a first direction (e.g., retraction of the first elongate member from a locked to an unlocked configuration) causes a time-delayed or lost motion movement of the second elongate member in the same (i.e., first) direction, which releases the implant from the delivery pusher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Amiel Richard Aguilar, Crystal Kay Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Berchell John Yee
  • Publication number: 20180012586
    Abstract: A headset includes a microphone that detects an acoustic signal, and converts the acoustic signal into a microphone signal, an audio processor that receives the microphone signal, and a twisted pair conductor element coupling the microphone and the audio processor. The twisted pair conductor element self-cancels a radio frequency (RF) field to prevent the RF field from entering the microphone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Lee John Yee, Nathan Marshall Cross
  • Patent number: 9799319
    Abstract: A headset includes a microphone that detects an acoustic signal, and converts the acoustic signal into a microphone signal, an audio processor that receives the microphone signal, and a twisted pair conductor element coupling the microphone and the audio processor. The twisted pair conductor element self-cancels a radio frequency (RF) field to prevent the RF field from entering the microphone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: BOSE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lee John Yee, Nathan Marshall Cross
  • Publication number: 20170119399
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant (e.g., an embolic micro-coil) to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher, a moveable element, and first and second elongate members. The delivery pusher defines a lumen between its proximal and distal ends. The moveable element (e.g., a floating tube or a floating coil) defines a passageway therethrough and is disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. The first and second elongate members (e.g., core wires) are also disposed within the lumen of the delivery pusher. A portion of each elongate member passes through the passageway of the moveable element. Movement of the first elongate member in a first direction (e.g., retraction of the first elongate member from a locked to an unlocked configuration) causes a time-delayed or lost motion movement of the second elongate member in the same (i.e., first) direction, which releases the implant from the delivery pusher.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Amiel Richard Aguilar, Crystal Kay Sein-Lwin, Nga Doan, Berchell John Yee
  • Publication number: 20160197644
    Abstract: A dynamically configurable antenna is integrated into a system configured to transmit and receive data. Antenna control software and/or hardware configures the antenna to transmit and receive data with different operating characteristics, depending on the communication needs of the system. The physical structure of the dynamically configurable antenna can be modified in order to perform data communications with specific frequency ranges, directionalities, transmission and/or amplification powers, and other operating characteristics generally associated with wireless RF communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Francesco IORIO, Michael TAO, John YEE, Alexander TESSIER
  • Publication number: 20140277084
    Abstract: A device for delivering an implant to a vascular disorder of a patient includes a delivery pusher. A stationary blade may be coupled to the delivery pusher. The stationary blade may include a sharp and stationary cutting component for cutting through a suture coupling the implant to the delivery pusher and for thereby releasing the implant when placed in proximity to the vascular disorder. In some cases, the strength of a junction connecting the suture to the implant is equal to or greater than the tensile strength of the suture itself. Additionally, or alternatively, a detachment handle may be fixedly and permanently attached to the delivery pusher such that a user of the device need not couple the detachment handle to the delivery pusher. The detachment handle may include a user manipulable component for initiating a mechanical release of the implant when placed in proximity to the vascular disorder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: INCUMEDx LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Edwin Mirigian, Be Thi Le, Brendon James Bolos, Berchell John Yee, Amiel Richard Aguilar, Regina Coeli Velasco
  • Patent number: 8728823
    Abstract: A method is described for detecting lung cancer comprising detecting an elevated level of a CTAP III-related biomarker in a biological sample from a subject at risk for developing lung cancer. Further, a method is described for predicting risk of developing lung cancer in a subject comprising detecting an elevated level of a CTAP III-related biomarker in a biological sample from a subject. Additionally, a method of monitoring the success of lung cancer treatment is described comprising detecting levels of a CTAP III-related biomarker in a biological sample from a subject undergoing treatment for lung cancer for comparison with a previous level obtained from the subject. Multivariate analysis may be incorporated into these methods, evaluating such clinical, or demographic risk factors as age, sex, smoking history, smoking status, smoking family history, education level, COPD, socio-economic status, body mass index and lung function. Kits for conducting such methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: British Columbia Cancer Agency Branch
    Inventors: Stephen Lam, John Yee, Michael Kuzyk, Don Sin, Marianne Dorthy Sadar, Carl Martin Tammemagi
  • Publication number: 20100248290
    Abstract: A method is described for detecting lung cancer comprising detecting an elevated level of a CTAP III-related biomarker in a biological sample from a subject at risk for developing lung cancer. Further, a method is described for predicting risk of developing lung cancer in a subject comprising detecting an elevated level of a CTAP III-related biomarker in a biological sample from a subject. Additionally, a method of monitoring the success of lung cancer treatment with curative intent is described comprising detecting levels of a CTAP III-related biomarker in a biological sample from a subject undergoing treatment for lung cancer for comparison with the a previous level obtained from the subject. Multivariate analysis may be incorporated into these methods, evaluating such clinical, or demographic risk factors as age, sex, smoking history, smoking status, smoking family history, education level, COPD, socio-economic status, body mass index and lung function. Kits for conducting such methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: BRITISH COLUMBIA CANCER AGENCY BRANCH
    Inventors: Stephen Lam, John Yee, Michael Kuzyk, Don Sin, Marianne Dorthy Sadar, Carl Martin Tammemagi
  • Patent number: 6075631
    Abstract: A method of reconfiguring a multi-wavelength communication network. The transition includes determining the union of the old and new topologies. During at least the start of the transition, the network supports the union topology. New connections are connected according to the new topology, and the old topology, as its connections expire, is gradually removed. In allocating wavelengths to a new topology, two algorithms are developed which assign wavelengths which do not color clash with the wavelength assignments of the old topology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2000
    Assignee: Bell Communications Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Krishna Bala, Gee-Kung Chang, Georgios Nicos Ellinas, Michael Post, Chien-Chung Shen, John Yee-Keung Wei