Patents by Inventor Namsun CHOU

Namsun CHOU 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).

  • Neural probe structure for measuring multiple fluorescence signals and manufacturing method thereof
    Patent number: 11439838
    Abstract: A neural probe structure includes a probe that is inserted into a subject, a body to support a rear end of the probe, at least one light source included in the body, a photo diode formed in the probe, and an optical waveguide extending from the at least one light source in the body to the photo diode of the probe, wherein the photo diode is formed at a smaller height than the optical waveguide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Il-Joo Cho, Namsun Chou
  • NEURAL PROBE STRUCTURE FOR MEASURING MULTIPLE FLUORESCENCE SIGNALS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210085996
    Abstract: A neural probe structure includes a probe that is inserted into a subject, a body to support a rear end of the probe, at least one light source included in the body, a photo diode formed in the probe, and an optical waveguide extending from the at least one light source in the body to the photo diode of the probe, wherein the photo diode is formed at a smaller height than the optical waveguide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Il-Joo CHO, Namsun CHOU
  • Electrode arrangement with 3D structure and fabrication method thereof
    Patent number: 9967973
    Abstract: An electrode arrangement which is based on elastomer and has elasticity and flexibility may include: an elastomer substrate; first and second pads arranged over the substrate; and a conductive wire connecting the first and second pads. One or more regions of the conductive wire may be bent in a vertical or horizontal direction with respect to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: GWANGJU INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Sohee Kim, Namsun Chou
  • ELECTRODE ARRANGEMENT WITH 3D STRUCTURE AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150351221
    Abstract: An electrode arrangement which is based on elastomer and has elasticity and flexibility may include: an elastomer substrate; first and second pads arranged over the substrate; and a conductive wire connecting the first and second pads. One or more regions of the conductive wire may be bent in a vertical or horizontal direction with respect to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Sohee KIM, Namsun CHOU