Patents by Inventor Sheng-fu Lo

Sheng-fu Lo 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).

  • Post-surgical imaging marker
    Patent number: 11191853
    Abstract: A marker for imaging includes a bio-dissolvable material and a contrast agent configured to provide contrast during an imaging procedure. A method can include forming a marker for imaging from a bio-dissolvable material and impregnating the bio-dissolvable material with a contrast agent. A method can include implanting a bio-dissolvable marker for imaging into a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Michael Lim, Henry Brem, Betty Tyler, Jason Liauw, Sheng-Fu Lo
  • POST-SURGICAL IMAGING MARKER
    Publication number: 20170274102
    Abstract: A marker for imaging includes a bio-dissolvable material and a contrast agent configured to provide contrast during an imaging procedure. A method can include forming a marker for imaging from a bio-dissolvable material and impregnating the bio-dissolvable material with a contrast agent. A method can include implanting a bio-dissolvable marker for imaging into a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Lim, Henry Brem, Betty Tyler, Jason Liauw, Sheng-Fu Lo
  • A SPINAL PROBE INCORPORATING AN ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM FOR DETECTION AND PREVENTION OF BREACHES DURING SURGERY
    Publication number: 20170056075
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an innovative pedicle probe that uses a force-sensing electromechanical system coupled with haptic and visual feedback. The probe of the present invention reduces the rate of pedicle screw breaches during spinal fusion surgery. The probe provides an effective guidance system to aid surgeons in detecting and preventing cortical bone breaches, thereby minimizing risk of intraoperative injury to the patient. Moreover, the probe invention decreases surgeon reliance on intraoperative radiation, reducing harmful exposure to both patients and surgeons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Anvesh Annadanam, Robert Allen, Chetan Bettegowda, Ravi Gaddipati, Luis Herrera, Bradley Isaacs, Sheng-fu Lo, Eric Xie, Clay Andrews, Adarsha Malla, Erica Schwarz