Patents by Inventor Phong Diep
Phong Diep 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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Publication number: 20240074867Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a reverse shoulder glenoid prosthesis which supports the attachment of multiple different types of modular attachments that can: 1) provide additional scapular fixation (ie external to the glenoid) in order to improve glenoid implant fixation in cases of severe bone loss/fracture, 2) provide joint line lateralization to improve tissue stability in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss, 3) facilitate use and containment of glenoid bone graft in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss—particularly in those cases in which the glenoid defect is uncontained/peripheral 4) achieve glenoid fixation while at the same time reconstructing the scapular bone in cases of scapula fractures, glenoid fractures, and/or acromial fractures, and 5) provide improved rTSA joint biomechanics, particularly posterior rotator cuff efficiency by changing the line of action of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles to improve their muscle tension, and also increase each muscle'Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Matt Hamilton, Phong Diep, Tom Vanasse, Corey Gaydos
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Patent number: 11759326Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a reverse shoulder glenoid prosthesis which supports the attachment of multiple different types of modular attachments that can: 1) provide additional scapular fixation (ie external to the glenoid) in order to improve glenoid implant fixation in cases of severe bone loss/fracture, 2) provide joint line lateralization to improve tissue stability in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss, 3) facilitate use and containment of glenoid bone graft in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss—particularly in those cases in which the glenoid defect is uncontained/peripheral 4) achieve glenoid fixation while at the same time reconstructing the scapular bone in cases of scapula fractures, glenoid fractures, and/or acromial fractures, and 5) provide improved rTSA joint biomechanics, particularly posterior rotator cuff efficiency by changing the line of action of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles to improve their muscle tension, and also increase each muscle'Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Matt Hamilton, Phong Diep, Tom Vanasse, Corey Gaydos
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Patent number: 11175450Abstract: A method of forming an optical fiber, including: exposing a soot core preform to a dopant gas at a pressure of from 1.5 atm to 40 atm, the soot core preform comprising silica, the dopant gas comprising a first halogen doping precursor and a second halogen doping precursor, the first halogen doping precursor doping the soot core preform with a first halogen dopant and the second halogen precursor doping the soot core preform with a second halogen dopant; and sintering the soot core preform to form a halogen-doped closed-pore body, the halogen-doped closed-pore body having a combined concentration of the first halogen dopant and the second halogen dopant of at least 2.0 wt %.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Dana Craig Bookbinder, Steven Bruce Dawes, Phong Diep, Brian Lee Harper, Pushkar Tandon
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Publication number: 20200060835Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides a talar implant, comprising: a. a superior surface, defined by an arc having at least one first radius; b. an inferior surface, defined by an arc having at least one second radius, c. a lateral side; d. a medial side; e.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Victor Valderrabano, James Nunley, James DeOrio, Mark Easley, Matthew Hamilton, Phong Diep
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Publication number: 20200049881Abstract: A method of forming an optical fiber, including: exposing a soot core preform to a dopant gas at a pressure of from 1.5 atm to 40 atm, the soot core preform comprising silica, the dopant gas comprising a first halogen doping precursor and a second halogen doping precursor, the first halogen doping precursor doping the soot core preform with a first halogen dopant and the second halogen precursor doping the soot core preform with a second halogen dopant; and sintering the soot core preform to form a halogen-doped closed-pore body, the halogen-doped closed-pore body having a combined concentration of the first halogen dopant and the second halogen dopant of at least 2.0 wt %.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: February 13, 2020Inventors: Dana Craig Bookbinder, Steven Bruce Dawes, Phong Diep, Brian Lee Harper, Pushkar Tandon
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Patent number: 10398562Abstract: A talar implant, comprising: a superior surface, defined by an arc having at least one first radius; an inferior surface, defined by an arc having at least one second radius, a lateral side; a medial side; a posterior portion having a first width; and an anterior portion having a second width; wherein the implant is configured to restore a tibio-talar joint tension, wherein the superior surface is separated from the inferior surface by a thickness, wherein the at least one first radius is smaller than the at least one second radius, wherein the center of the arc having at least one first radius is offset from the center of the arc having at least one second radius in at least one plane of the talar implant, and wherein the anterior portion further comprises an extension configured to provide support.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Victor Valderrabano, James Nunley, James DeOrio, Mark Easley, Matthew Hamilton, Phong Diep
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Publication number: 20190159907Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a reverse shoulder glenoid prosthesis which supports the attachment of multiple different types of modular attachments that can: 1) provide additional scapular fixation (ie external to the glenoid) in order to improve glenoid implant fixation in cases of severe bone loss/fracture, 2) provide joint line lateralization to improve tissue stability in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss, 3) facilitate use and containment of glenoid bone graft in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss—particularly in those cases in which the glenoid defect is uncontained/peripheral 4) achieve glenoid fixation while at the same time reconstructing the scapular bone in cases of scapula fractures, glenoid fractures, and/or acromial fractures, and 5) provide improved rTSA joint biomechanics, particularly posterior rotator cuff efficiency by changing the line of action of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles to improve their muscle tension, and also increase each muscle'Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Matt Hamilton, Phong Diep, Tom Vanasse, Corey Gaydos
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Publication number: 20180098858Abstract: A talar implant, comprising: a superior surface, defined by an arc having at least one first radius; an inferior surface, defined by an arc having at least one second radius, a lateral side; a medial side; a posterior portion having a first width; and an anterior portion having a second width; wherein the implant is configured to restore a tibio-talar joint tension, wherein the superior surface is separated from the inferior surface by a thickness, wherein the at least one first radius is smaller than the at least one second radius, wherein the center of the arc having at least one first radius is offset from the center of the arc having at least one second radius in at least one plane of the talar implant, and wherein the anterior portion further comprises an extension configured to provide support.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: EXACTECH, INC.Inventors: Victor Valderrabano, James Nunley, James DeOrio, Mark Easley, Matthew Hamilton, Phong Diep
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Patent number: 8888855Abstract: Disclosed herein are components of a reverse shoulder prosthesis. In an embodiment, a reverse shoulder prosthesis includes a humeral adapter tray configured to sit near a resected surface of a humerus, the humeral adapter tray comprising: a cavity; a central bore; and a distal face including a boss, the boss: (i) configured as an extension of the distal face, (ii) posteriorly offset from the central bore by at least 10 mm, and (iii) configured to engage a humeral stem; and a humeral liner comprising: a distal rim configured to sit within the cavity of the humeral adapter tray; and a concave articulating surface configured to mate with a convex articulating surface of a glenosphere. In an embodiment, the boss, in addition to being posteriorly offset, is superiorly offset from the central bore by at least 8 mm. In an embodiment, the reverse shoulder a humeral stem which engages the boss.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Roche, Matthew Hamilton, Phong Diep
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Publication number: 20130325131Abstract: Disclosed herein are components of a reverse shoulder prosthesis. In an embodiment, a reverse shoulder prosthesis includes a humeral adapter tray configured to sit near a resected surface of a humerus, the humeral adapter tray comprising: a cavity; a central bore; and a distal face including a boss, the boss: (i) configured as an extension of the distal face, (ii) posteriorly offset from the central bore by at least 10 mm, and (iii) configured to engage a humeral stem; and a humeral liner comprising: a distal rim configured to sit within the cavity of the humeral adapter tray; and a concave articulating surface configured to mate with a convex articulating surface of a glenosphere. In an embodiment, the boss, in addition to being posteriorly offset, is superiorly offset from the central bore by at least 8 mm. In an embodiment, the reverse shoulder a humeral stem which engages the boss.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Roche, Matthew Hamilton, Phong Diep
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Publication number: 20120209392Abstract: Adjustable reverse shoulder prostheses are disclosed herein. A glenoid assembly includes a glenoid plate configured for fixation to a glenoid bone for a reverse shoulder prosthesis; a glenosphere configured for connection to the glenoid plate; and an adjustment plate, wherein the adjustment plate has a connection for directly engaging the glenosphere, and wherein the adjustment plate has an articulation for directly engaging the glenoid plate at a variable angular orientation. During a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty method, a glenoid plate is fixated to a glenoid bone; an adjustment plate, configured for interfacing with both the glenoid plate and a glenosphere, is locked to the glenoid plate, wherein the adjustment plate is configured for angular orientation or positional change relative to the glenoid plate; a glenosphere is connected to the adjustment plate; and an angular orientation and position of the glenosphere relative to the fixated glenoid plate is independently adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Christopher Roche, Matt Hamilton, Dean Hutchinson, Phong Diep
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Patent number: 7697197Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for Raman amplification and dispersion compensation. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dispersion compensating device includes a dispersion compensating fiber having a dispersion more negative than about ?50 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; a Raman gain fiber having a dispersion more positive than about ?40 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; and a pump source operatively coupled to the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber, the pump source operating at a pump wavelength, wherein the dispersion compensating fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at the pump wavelength, and wherein the Raman gain fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at least about equivalent to the Raman Figure of Merit of the dispersion compensating fiber, and wherein the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber are arranged in series between the input and the output of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Phong Diep, James C. Fajardo
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Publication number: 20080266649Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for Raman amplification and dispersion compensation. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dispersion compensating device includes a dispersion compensating fiber having a dispersion more negative than about ?50 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; a Raman gain fiber having a dispersion more positive than about ?40 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; and a pump source operatively coupled to the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber, the pump source operating at a pump wavelength, wherein the dispersion compensating fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at the pump wavelength, and wherein the Raman gain fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at least about equivalent to the Raman Figure of Merit of the dispersion compensating fiber, and wherein the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber are arranged in series between the input and the output of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Inventors: Phong Diep, James C. Fajardo
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Patent number: 7411728Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for Raman amplification and dispersion compensation. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dispersion compensating device includes a dispersion compensating fiber having a dispersion more negative than about ?50 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; a Raman gain fiber having a dispersion more positive than about ?40 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; and a pump source operatively coupled to the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber, the pump source operating at a pump wavelength, wherein the dispersion compensating fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at the pump wavelength, and wherein the Raman gain fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at least about equivalent to the Raman Figure of Merit of the dispersion compensating fiber, and wherein the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber are arranged in series between the input and the output of the device.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Phong Diep, James C. Fajardo
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Publication number: 20080032178Abstract: A solid oxide fuel cell device comprises: an electrolyte sheet; at least one electrode pair sandwiching the electrolyte sheet; wherein the sealed area of said electrolyte sheet is elongated, has arcuate geometry and has a length to width aspect ratio of more than 1.0.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Phong Diep, Scott Christopher Pollard, Sujanto Widjaja
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Publication number: 20070240268Abstract: This invention relates to a vibrating cleaning device. Said vibrating cleaning device includes a handle portion, a vibrating shaft portion, said vibrating shaft portion having a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, a damper, an electric motor, an offset weight; said cleaning head portion adapted for use with removable cleaning pads, wipes or cloths; said cleaning head portion comprising of a plurality of vibration enhancing segments. The vibration action of the cleaning device enhances the cleaning capability and efficiency of the cleaning device thereby improving upon the cleaning process. The electric motor may be situated in a variety of areas within the cleaning device, such as within the shaft itself or in the head unit of the cleaning device. Said head unit incorporates a plurality of vibration enhancing segments and is capable of receiving a variety of removable leaning products such as disposable cleaning pads, wipes or cloths.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2006Publication date: October 18, 2007Inventors: Cuong Le, John Nguyen, Phong Diep, John Tran
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Patent number: 7282292Abstract: An exemplary fuel cell device assembly is a fuel cell stack assembly comprising: (i) a plurality of fuel cell packets, each of the packets comprising (a) a frame and (b) two planar electrolyte-supported fuel cell arrays, the fuel cell arrays arranged such that anode side of one fuel cell array faces the anode side of another fuel cell array, and the frame in combination with the fuel cell arrays defines a fuel chamber; (ii) a main enclosure enclosing the plurality of fuel cell packets, such that the plurality of packets form a plurality of oxidant channels; (iii) a restrictor plate forming, in conjunction with the fuel cell pockets, a plurality of oxidant channels; (iv) an inlet oxidant plenum manifold connected to one side of the oxidant channels; (v) an outlet oxidant plenum manifold connected to the other side of the oxidant channels; (vi) an inlet fuel manifold connected to one side of each of the fuel chambers; and (vii) an outlet fuel manifold connected to the other side of each of the fuel chambers.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 16, 2007Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Jeffrey Earl Cortright, Phong Diep, Scott Christopher Pollard
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Publication number: 20060250680Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for Raman amplification and dispersion compensation. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dispersion compensating device includes a dispersion compensating fiber having a dispersion more negative than about ?50 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; a Raman gain fiber having a dispersion more positive than about ?40 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; and a pump source operatively coupled to the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber, the pump source operating at a pump wavelength, wherein the dispersion compensating fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at the pump wavelength, and wherein the Raman gain fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at least about equivalent to the Raman Figure of Merit of the dispersion compensating fiber, and wherein the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber are arranged in series between the input and the output of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2006Publication date: November 9, 2006Inventors: Phong Diep, James Fajardo
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Patent number: 7102812Abstract: The present invention provides devices and methods for Raman amplification and dispersion compensation. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a dispersion compensating device includes a dispersion compensating fiber having a dispersion more negative than about ?50 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; a Raman gain fiber having a dispersion more positive than about ?40 ps/nm/km over a wavelength range of about 1555 nm to about 1615 nm; and a pump source operatively coupled to the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber, the pump source operating at a pump wavelength, wherein the dispersion compensating fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at the pump wavelength, and wherein the Raman gain fiber has a Raman Figure of Merit at least about equivalent to the Raman Figure of Merit of the dispersion compensating fiber, and wherein the dispersion compensating fiber and the Raman gain fiber are arranged in series between the input and the output of the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Phong Diep, James C. Fajardo
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Patent number: 7103251Abstract: A dispersion flattened non-zero dispersion shifted optical waveguide fiber which includes a central core region surrounded by an outer cladding region, the central core region having an alpha less than 4. The optical fiber has a dispersion at a wavelength of about 1550 nm of between about 4 ps/nm/km and about 8 ps/nm/km, and a dispersion slope of less than 0.025 ps/nm2/km at every wavelength between about 1525 nm and 1650 nm.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Scott R. Bickham, Phong Diep, Denis Donlagic, Pushkar Tandon, Peihong Zhang