Patents by Inventor Marie Chan
Marie Chan 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: 11977874Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, an identity of a vehicle operator may be determined and a vehicle operator profile and/or operating data regarding autonomous operation features of the vehicle may be received after the vehicle operator opts into a rewards program and agrees to share their data. Autonomous operation and vehicle operator risk levels associated with operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined. Based upon the risk levels and/or comparison thereof, one or more autonomous operation features may be disengaged. A preparedness level of the vehicle operator to assume or reassume control of operating the vehicle is determined prior to disengagement. If satisfactory, an alert is presented to the vehicle operator prior to disengagement of the autonomous operation features.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyInventors: Brian Mark Fields, Chien Che Huang, Mohamed A. Wazeer, Shawn C. Bennett, Steven C. Cielocha, Ronny S. Bryant, Stephen Kohaus, Terry Quakenbush, Richard A. Novak, Aaron Scott Chan, Craig M. Main, Weixin Wu, Torri Wollenschlager, Carol Marie Csanda, Stacey Gorsuch, Todd Binion
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Patent number: 11954482Abstract: According to certain aspects, a computer-implemented method for operating an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be provided. With the customer's permission, an identity of a vehicle operator may be identified and a vehicle operator profile may be retrieved. Operating data regarding autonomous operation features operating the vehicle may be received from vehicle-mounted sensors. When a request to disable an autonomous feature is received, a risk level for the autonomous feature is determined and compared with a driver behavior setting for the autonomous feature stored in the vehicle operator profile. Based upon the risk level comparison, the autonomous vehicle retains control of vehicle or the autonomous feature is disengaged depending upon which is the safer driver—the autonomous vehicle or the vehicle human occupant. As a result, unsafe disengagement of self-driving functionality for autonomous vehicles may be alleviated.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyInventors: Brian Mark Fields, Chien Che Huang, Mohamed A. Wazeer, Shawn C. Bennett, Steven Cielocha, Ronny S. Bryant, Stephen Kohaus, Terry Quakenbush, Richard A. Novak, Aaron Scott Chan, Craig M. Main, Weixin Wu, Torri Wollenschlager, Carol Marie Csanda, Stacey Gorsuch, Todd Binion
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Patent number: 11903577Abstract: Devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed. The knot tying accessories described herein provide a means for introducing a complex knot pattern into a bight of suture using a device body and a guide thread. The device body includes system for maintaining the guide thread and suture in a convoluted pathway, either with the use of channels, protrusions, or a combination of both within its interior, on its exterior, or both. The guide thread may include a coupler at one end for holding a suture end while the guide thread leads the suture through the convoluted path defined within the guide body. Pull tabs may also be included to aid with exchanging the guide thread for the suture ends.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Ceterix OrthopaedicsInventors: Stephen J. Peter, Victoria C. Quitugua, Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Michael Murillo, Nifer B. Goldman, Christopher P. Bender, Sarah-Marie Chan
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Publication number: 20210196261Abstract: Sutures with pre-tied knots for use in percutaneous surgical procedures and devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Michael Murillo, Yoav Ben-Haim, Justin D. Saliman, Christopher P. Bender, Michael J. Hendricksen, Victoria C. Quitugua, Sarah-Marie Chan, Jennifer B. Fasman, Stephen J. Peter
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Patent number: 10905412Abstract: Sutures with pre-tied knots for use in percutaneous surgical procedures and devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Michael Murillo, Yoav Ben-Haim, Justin D. Saliman, Christopher P. Bender, Michael J. Hendricksen, Victoria C. Quitugua, Sarah-Marie Chan, Jennifer B. Fasman, Stephen J. Peter
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Publication number: 20200229809Abstract: Sutures with pre-tied knots for use in percutaneous surgical procedures and devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Y. HIROTSUKA, Michael MURILLO, Yoav BEN-HAIM, Justin D. SALIMAN, Christopher P. BENDER, Michale J. HENDRICKSEN, Victoria C. QUITUGUA, Sarah-Marie CHAN, Jennifer B. FASMAN, Stephen J. PETER
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Patent number: 10653412Abstract: Sutures with pre-tied knots for use in percutaneous surgical procedures and devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Michael Murillo, Yoav Ben-Haim, Justin D. Saliman, Christopher P. Bender, Michael J. Hendricksen, Stephen J. Peter, Victoria C. Quitugua, Sarah-Marie Chan, Jennifer B. Fasman
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Publication number: 20200008796Abstract: Sutures with pre-tied knots for use in percutaneous surgical procedures and devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Michael Murillo, Yoav Ben-Haim, Justin D. Saliman, Christopher P. Bender, Michael J. Hendricksen, Stephen J. Peter, Victoria C. Quitugua, Sarah-Marie Chan, Jennifer B. Fasman
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Publication number: 20190380705Abstract: Devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed. The knot tying accessories described herein provide a means for introducing a complex knot pattern into a bight of suture using a device body and a guide thread. The device body includes system for maintaining the guide thread and suture in a convoluted pathway, either with the use of channels, protrusions, or a combination of both within its interior, on its exterior, or both. The guide thread may include a coupler at one end for holding a suture end while the guide thread leads the suture through the convoluted path defined within the guide body. Pull tabs may also be included to aid with exchanging the guide thread for the suture ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Stephen J. PETER, Victoria C. Quitugua, Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Michael Murillo, Nifer B. Goldman, Christopher P. Bender, Sarah-Marie Chan
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Patent number: 10441273Abstract: Sutures with pre-tied knots for use in percutaneous surgical procedures and devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Ceterix Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Michael Murillo, Yoav Ben-Haim, Justin D. Saliman, Christopher P. Bender, Michael J. Hendricksen, Stephen J. Peter, Victoria C. Quitugua, Sarah-Marie Chan, Jennifer B. Fasman
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Patent number: 10405853Abstract: Devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed. The knot tying accessories described herein provide a means for introducing a complex knot pattern into a bight of suture using a device body and a guide thread. The device body includes system for maintaining the guide thread and suture in a convoluted pathway, either with the use of channels, protrusions, or a combination of both within its interior, on its exterior, or both. The guide thread may include a coupler at one end for holding a suture end while the guide thread leads the suture through the convoluted path defined within the guide body. Pull tabs may also be included to aid with exchanging the guide thread for the suture ends.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2016Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Ceterix Orthpaedics, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Peter, Victoria C. Quitugua, Mark Y. Hirotsuka, Michael Murillo, Jennifer B. Fasman, Christopher P. Bender, Sarah-Marie Chan
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Publication number: 20170119372Abstract: Devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed. The knot tying accessories described herein provide a means for introducing a complex knot pattern into a bight of suture using a device body and a guide thread. The device body includes system for maintaining the guide thread and suture in a convoluted pathway, either with the use of channels, protrusions, or a combination of both within its interior, on its exterior, or both. The guide thread may include a coupler at one end for holding a suture end while the guide thread leads the suture through the convoluted path defined within the guide body. Pull tabs may also be included to aid with exchanging the guide thread for the suture ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2016Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Stephen J. PETER, Victoria C. QUITUGUA, MARK Y. HIROTSUKA, MICHAEL MURILLO, JENNIFER B. FASMAN, CHRISTOPHER P. BENDER, SARAH-MARIE CHAN
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Publication number: 20160302789Abstract: Sutures with pre-tied knots for use in percutaneous surgical procedures and devices for easily and quickly tying complex suture knots are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Mark Y. HIROTSUKA, Michael MURILLO, Yoav BEN-HAIM, Justin D. SALIMAN, Christopher P. BENDER, Michael J. HENDRICKSEN, Stephen J. PETER, Victoria C. QUITUGUA, Sarah-Marie CHAN, Jennifer B. FASMAN
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Patent number: 9204228Abstract: A hearing instrument contains a case and a sound tube. The instrument has a case/tube connection that is simple, easy to assemble, and can be established and released in a reversible manner. The hearing instrument has a case in which a receiver is disposed, and a sound tube for conveying output signals. Disposed in the case is a mounting insert having a receiver compartment and a socket. The receiver is inserted in the receiver compartment and the socket has a circumferential recess or ridge. The sound tube has a plug with a ridge or recess corresponding to the circumferential recess or ridge of the socket. The socket and plug can be reversibly interconnected and detached. The mounting insert obviates the need for an additional sound-conducting connecting piece between receiver and sound tube. This reduces the component count and improves a seal-tightness of the connection between receiver and sound tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Sivantos Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Mo Choong Marie Chan, Wee Haw Koo
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Patent number: 8693718Abstract: A receiver tube for connecting a receiver to a hearing aid instrument and a hearing aid instrument with a receiver tube, include a connection which ensures good acoustic stability and low feedback tendencies, can be produced in an uncomplicated manner and has high impact and shock strength. The receiver tube includes a receiver connector constructed as a cup at least partly holding a receiver when connected together. The receiver connector includes a form-locking mechanism for a receiver and a flexible element for locking the receiver. The form-locking connection simplifies installation of the receiver during production or replacement by requiring neither application of a force, as when pretensioning or expanding force-locking connections, nor establishment of an adhesive connection. The locking mechanism can be opened/closed by the flexible element. The cup-shape of the receiver connector contributes to increased rigidity and reliability of the form-locking connection to the receiver and an acoustic shield.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2010Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Agustiar, Mo Choong Marie Chan, Wee Haw Koo, Ju Lin Teo
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Publication number: 20130279728Abstract: A hearing instrument contains a case and a sound tube. The instrument has a case/tube connection that is simple, easy to assemble, and can be established and released in a reversible manner. The hearing instrument has a case in which a receiver is disposed, and a sound tube for conveying output signals. Disposed in the case is a mounting insert having a receiver compartment and a socket. The receiver is inserted in the receiver compartment and the socket has a circumferential recess or ridge. The sound tube has a plug with a ridge or recess corresponding to the circumferential recess or ridge of the socket. The socket and plug can be reversibly interconnected and detached. The mounting insert obviates the need for an additional sound-conducting connecting piece between receiver and sound tube. This reduces the component count and improves a seal-tightness of the connection between receiver and sound tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.Inventors: MO CHOONG MARIE CHAN, WEE HAW KOO
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Patent number: 8351627Abstract: A hearing aid includes an identifier for identifying usage of the hearing aid at a correct side on the left ear or the right ear of a wearer. The identifier is constructed as a rotational element having a first feature and a second feature to be respectively set by a rotational movement.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Mo Choong Marie Chan, Uwe Flaig, Holger Kral, Martin Segerud, Wee Hiong Tan, Ju Lin Teo
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Publication number: 20110038499Abstract: A hearing aid includes an identifier for identifying usage of the hearing aid at a correct side on the left ear or the right ear of a wearer. The identifier is constructed as a rotational element having a first feature and a second feature to be respectively set by a rotational movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.Inventors: Mo Choong Marie Chan, Uwe Flaig, Holger Kral, Martin Segerud, Wee Hiong Tan, Ju Lin Teo
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Publication number: 20110013796Abstract: A receiver tube for connecting a receiver to a hearing aid instrument and a hearing aid instrument with a receiver tube, include a connection which ensures good acoustic stability and low feedback tendencies, can be produced in an uncomplicated manner and has high impact and shock strength. The receiver tube includes a receiver connector constructed as a cup at least partly holding a receiver when connected together. The receiver connector includes a form-locking mechanism for a receiver and a flexible element for locking the receiver. The form-locking connection simplifies installation of the receiver during production or replacement by requiring neither application of a force, as when pretensioning or expanding force-locking connections, nor establishment of an adhesive connection. The locking mechanism can be opened/closed by the flexible element. The cup-shape of the receiver connector contributes to increased rigidity and reliability of the form-locking connection to the receiver and an acoustic shield.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS PTE. LTD.Inventors: AGUSTIAR, Mo Choong Marie CHAN, Wee Haw KOO, Ju Lin TEO
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Patent number: D612943Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: Siemens Medical Instruments Pte. LtdInventors: John Bailey, Mo Choong Marie Chan, Ju Lin Teo