Patents by Inventor Pui Ng
Pui Ng 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: 11931282Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bracewear for spinal correction and a system for posture training. The system for posture training involves both active and passive corrective forces by using the bracewear and a biofeedback system to address the spinal correction, which can eliminate the adversity of conventional hard braces and reduce the psychological and physiological barriers to treatment.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityInventors: Yiu-Wan Joanne Yip, Yin Ling Sit, Ting Hin Mak, Kit Lun Yick, Tsz Hei Cheung, Sui Pui Ng, Kenny Yat Hong Kwan, Mei Chun Cheung, Ming Fai Chan
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Publication number: 20220117769Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bracewear for spinal correction and a system for posture training. The system for posture training involves both active and passive corrective forces by using the bracewear and a biofeedback system to address the spinal correction, which can eliminate the adversity of conventional hard braces and reduce the psychological and physiological barriers to treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Yiu-Wan Joanne YIP, Yin Ling SIT, Ting Hin MAK, Kit Lun YICK, Tsz Hei CHEUNG, Sui Pui NG, Kenny Yat Hong KWAN, Mei Chun CHEUNG, Ming Fai CHAN
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Publication number: 20210059849Abstract: The invention relates to a customizable wearable top for the treatment of scoliosis, such as Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), in a person and related methods. In one form there is provided a customizable wearable top to treat scoliosis in a person comprising: a body portion formed from a soft material and being wearable around the upper torso and having a body front and a body back; a strap adjuster on an outward facing surface of the body back, the strap adjuster configured to, or customizable to, mount a first end of one or more straps at a selectable longitudinal position thereon, such that when worn the straps are extendable around at least a portion of a wearer's upper torso to apply a bias force to a treatment site on the person corresponding to the selectable longitudinal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventors: Yiu-Wan Joanne YIP, Ho-Yi Olivia FUNG, Kit-Lun YICK, Chi-Yung TSE, Man-Chee Kenneth CHEUNG, Yat-Hong Kenny KWAN, Pui-Yin Jason CHEUNG, Sun-Pui NG
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Patent number: 10264850Abstract: A cushioning device for high heel shoes includes a layer of energy field generators producing electric/magnetic fields, and a chamber filled with an ER/MR fluid. The strengths of electric/magnetic fields are positioned in preassigned locations of the layer, according to the pressure distribution of foot. The viscosity of the ER/MR fluid can be adjusted by different strengths of electric/magnetic fields, so that different locations of foot can receive different supports from the cushioning device to enhance the comfort.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Vocational Training CouncilInventors: Yee Nee Elita Lam, Kit Lun Yick, Pui Lam Wong, Sun Pui Ng, Dad Ming Leung
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Publication number: 20190101497Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and method for measuring the thermal properties of different types of shoes. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to an improved foot manikin comprising a foot shaped member and a shin element. The foot shaped member is connected to the shin element via an ankle joint. The foot shaped member further comprises a metatarsal phalangeal joint connecting a toe portion of the foot shaped member with the rest of the foot shaped member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Kit-Lun YICK, Wai-ting LO, Sun-Pui NG, Yiu-Wan Joanne YIP, Annie YU
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Publication number: 20180008002Abstract: An insole assembly is provided comprising an insole having an upper surface upon which an underside of a foot may contact and be supported. The insole assembly has at least one protrusion which projects away from the upper surface of the insole. At least one of the protrusions is detachably connected to the insole. The protrusions may be interchanged to customize an insole assembly to provide enhanced cutaneous stimulation of targeted regions of a foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Kit-Lun Yick, Sun-Pui Ng, Yiu-Wan Joanne Yip, Tsz-Hei Roy Cheung
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Publication number: 20160235160Abstract: A cushioning device for high heel shoes includes a layer of energy field generators producing electric/magnetic fields, and a chamber filled with an ER/MR fluid. The strengths of electric/magnetic fields are positioned in preassigned locations of the layer, according to the pressure distribution of foot. The viscosity of the ER/MR fluid can be adjusted by different strengths of electric/magnetic fields, so that different locations of foot can receive different supports from the cushioning device to enhance the comfort.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Yee Nee Elita LAM, Kit Lun YICK, Pui Lam WONG, Sun Pui NG, Dad Ming LEUNG
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Publication number: 20160220174Abstract: A garment, in a form of tank top, for monitoring patient-related signals of a patient having scoliosis and thereby enabling the patient to obtain a personalized biofeedback is provided. The garment are integrated with plural sensors, a sensor interface and a smart control unit (SCU), allowing the patient-related signals to be non-intrusively measured by the sensors while maintaining comfort to the patient when the patient wears the garment. The SCU is communicable with the sensors via the sensor interface and aggregates the patient-related signals. A computing server outside the garment receives the aggregated patient-related signals from the SCU via a user access device such as a smartphone, and processes the aggregated patient-related signals to generate the personalized biofeedback, which is then forwarded to the user access device for presentation to the patient. Machine learning algorithms are used to process the patient-related signals in generating the biofeedback.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: Yiu-Wan YIP, Xiao-Chuan YU, Toong-Shoon Alvin CHAN, Mei-Chun CHEUNG, Kit Lun YICK, Sun Pui NG, Chi Yung TSE, Garcia Hin Chun KWOK
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Patent number: 9398972Abstract: A posture correction girdle comprises a body wrapping shell, a plurality of pockets and a plurality of paddings is disclosed. The paddings are configured to be inserted into pockets at predetermined positions. Thereby, when the posture correction girdle is worn by the user, pressure is exerted onto a corresponding predetermined section of the user's spine for posture correction purpose. The posture correction girdle further comprises a pair of elastic shoulder straps, an elastic waist strap and a plurality of elongated bones to provide additional support to the user's spine. A micro-system comprising a processor, an output device and a plurality of sensors can also be embedded into the posture correction girdle to provide information regarding the efficiency of the posture correction girdle and the progression of the treatment. Such information is provided to the users using the output device.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityInventors: Yiu Wan Joanne Yip, Kit Lun Yick, Chi Yung Tse, Chun Wah Marcus Yuen, Sun Pui Ng, Pak Yiu Liu, Ka Ming Law
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Publication number: 20140303535Abstract: A posture correction girdle comprises a body wrapping shell, a plurality of pockets and a plurality of paddings is disclosed. The paddings are configured to be inserted into pockets at predetermined positions. Thereby, when the posture correction girdle is worn by the user, pressure is exerted onto a corresponding predetermined section of the user's spine for posture correction purpose. The posture correction girdle further comprises a pair of elastic shoulder straps, an elastic waist strap and a plurality of elongated bones to provide additional support to the user's spine. A micro-system comprising a processor, an output device and a plurality of sensors can also be embedded into the posture correction girdle to provide information regarding the efficiency of the posture correction girdle and the progression of the treatment. Such information is provided to the users using the output device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityInventors: Yiu Wan, Joanne YIP, Kit Lun YICK, Chi Yung TSE, Chun Wah, Marcus YUEN, Sun Pui NG, Pak Yiu LIU, Ka Ming LAW
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Publication number: 20130261527Abstract: This invention discloses a therapeutic post-injury pressure glove and a method to produce the same. The pressure glove is configured to apply pressure onto a plurality of pressure-receiving regions of an injured hand such that each pressure-receiving region receives a pressure within an upper bound and a lower bound determined therefor. In one embodiment, the pressure glove comprises a plurality of custom pressure-applying fabric portions each of which is configured to direct a pressure onto one of the pressure-receiving regions. A suitable fabric specific for each fabric portion is selected so that adequate pressure is provided on a wounded area while maintaining a low pressure on an intact part of the hand. The pressure glove is fabricated with a size less than the hand's size by a reduction factor. The reduction factor and the set of selected fabrics are determined via obtaining a computed pressure distribution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITYInventors: Kit-Lun YICK, Zerance Sun-Pui NG, Joanne Yiu-Wan YIP
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Publication number: 20070043050Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
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Publication number: 20070037827Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch
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Publication number: 20070037810Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Sirtis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch, Thomas Salzmann, David Armistead
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Publication number: 20070037809Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch, Thomas Salzmann, David Armistead
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Publication number: 20070037865Abstract: Provided herein are novel sirtuin-modulating compounds and methods of use thereof. The sirtuin-modulating compounds may be used for increasing the lifespan of a cell, and treating and/or preventing a wide variety of diseases and disorders including, for example, diseases or disorders related to aging or stress, diabetes, obesity, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, blood clotting disorders, inflammation, cancer, and/or flushing as well as diseases or disorders that would benfit from increased mitochondrial activity. Also provided are compositions comprising a sirtuin-modulating compound in combination with another therapeutic agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Nunes, Jill Milne, Jean Bemis, Roger Xie, Chi Vu, Pui Ng, Jeremy Disch