Patents by Inventor Sheung Chee Chung
Sheung Chee Chung 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: 9622825Abstract: A robotic manipulator 100, controller 300 and system for use in flexible endoscopy, the manipulator 100 comprising a flexible member configured to be coupled to an endoscope, and an arm connected to and movable by the flexible member, wherein the flexible member has a first end connected to the arm and a second end connectable to the controller 300 to allow a physical movement of the arm to be controllable by a physical movement of the controller 300.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignees: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE, NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Soo Jay Louis Phee, Soon Chiang Low, Khek Yu Ho, Sheung Chee Chung
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Publication number: 20150157191Abstract: A robotic manipulator 100, controller 300 and system for use in flexible endoscopy, the manipulator 100 comprising a flexible member configured to be coupled to an endoscope, and an arm connected to and movable by the flexible member, wherein the flexible member has a first end connected to the arm and a second end connectable to the controller 300 to allow a physical movement of the arm to be controllable by a physical movement of the controller 300.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: Soo Jay Louis Phee, Soon Chiang Low, Khek Yu Ho, Sheung Chee Chung
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Patent number: 8882660Abstract: A robotic manipulator controller and system for use in flexible endoscopy, the manipulator comprising a flexible member configured to be coupled to an endoscope, and an arm connected to and movable by the flexible member, wherein the flexible member has a first end connected to the arm and a second end connectable to the controller to allow a physical movement of the arm to be controllable by a physical movement of the controller.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignees: Nanyang Technological University, National University of SingaporeInventors: Soo Jay Louis Phee, Soon Chiang Low, Khek Yu Ho, Sheung Chee Chung
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Publication number: 20130090526Abstract: There is provided an endoscopic system. The system comprises a flexible endoscope insertable into a first tubular organ from a natural opening of a human body. The system further comprises an opening member which forms on a wall part of the first tubular organ an opening used to insert the endoscope into an abdominal cavity from the first tubular organ in the body, an anastomosing member which is able to anastomoses the first tubular organ with a second tubular organ in the abdominal cavity, and a cutting member with which the second tubular organ is able to be cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Inventors: Keita SUZUKI, Tetsuya YAMAMOTO, Yoshio ONUKI, Satoshi MIYAMOTO, Masahiro ISHIKAWA, Anthony Nicholas KALLOO, Sergey Veniaminovich KANTSEVOY, Pankaj Jay PASRICHA, Sydney Sheung Chee CHUNG
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Patent number: 8337395Abstract: There is provided an endoscopic system. The system comprises a flexible endoscope insertable into a first tubular organ from a natural opening of a human body. The system further comprises an opening member which forms on a wall part of the first tubular organ an opening used to insert the endoscope into an abdominal cavity from the first tubular organ in the body, an anastomosing member which is able to anastomoses the first tubular organ with a second tubular organ in the abdominal cavity, and a cutting member with which the second tubular organ is able to be cut.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignees: Olympus Corporation, Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.Inventors: Keita Suzuki, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Yoshio Onuki, Satoshi Miyamoto, Masahiro Ishikawa, Anthony Nicholas Kalloo, Sergey Veniaminovich Kantsevoy, Pankaj Jay Pasricha, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung
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Publication number: 20120078053Abstract: A robotic manipulator controller and system for use in flexible endoscopy, the manipulator comprising a flexible member configured to be coupled to an endoscope, and an arm connected to and movable by the flexible member, wherein the flexible member has a first end connected to the arm and a second end connectable to the controller to allow a physical movement of the arm to be controllable by a physical movement of the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Inventors: Soo Jay Louis Phee, Soon Chiang Low, Khek Yu Ho, Sheung Chee Chung
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Patent number: 8021376Abstract: An endoscopic treatment device is used with an endoscope. This treatment device includes a transmission member with a flexible structure having a distal end portion to be inserted into a body and can be operated outside the body, a push rod coupled to the distal end portion, and first and second connecting members rotatably coupled to the push rod. The treatment device further includes first and second arm members rotatably coupled to the distal end portion of the connecting member, a holding member rotatably holding the respective arm at a predetermined interval therebetween, and first and second actuating members integrally formed with the arm members and can open/close when the transmission member actuates the first and second connecting members and the first and second arm members through the push rod. This device also includes a needle mounted on at least one of the first and second actuating members.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.Inventors: Shotaro Takemoto, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Koichi Kawashima, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Raifu Matsui
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Patent number: 8016840Abstract: An endoscopic treatment device is used with an endoscope. This treatment device includes a transmission member with a flexible structure having a distal end portion to be inserted into a body and can be operated outside the body, a push rod coupled to the distal end portion, and first and second connecting members rotatably coupled to the push rod. The treatment device further includes first and second arm members rotatably coupled to the distal end portion of the connecting member, a holding member rotatably holding the respective arm at a predetermined interval therebetween, and first and second actuating members integrally formed with the arm members and can open/close when the transmission member actuates the first and second connecting members and the first and second arm members through the push rod. This device also includes a needle mounted on at least one of the first and second actuating members.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignees: Olympus Corporation, Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.Inventors: Shotaro Takemoto, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Koichi Kawashima, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Raifu Matsui
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Patent number: 7618425Abstract: An endoscopic treatment device is used with an endoscope. This treatment device includes a transmission member with a flexible structure having a distal end portion to be inserted into a body and can be operated outside the body, a push rod coupled to the distal end portion, and first and second connecting members rotatably coupled to the push rod. The treatment device further includes first and second arm members rotatably coupled to the distal end portion of the connecting member, a holding member rotatably holding the respective arm at a predetermined interval therebetween, and first and second actuating members integrally formed with the arm members and can open/close when the transmission member actuates the first and second connecting members and the first and second arm members through the push rod. This device also includes a needle mounted on at least one of the first and second actuating members.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventors: Tetsuya Yamamoto, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Koichi Kawashima
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Publication number: 20090216081Abstract: There is provided an endoscopic system. The system comprises a flexible endoscope insertable into a first tubular organ from a natural opening of a human body. The system further comprises an opening member which forms on a wall part of the first tubular organ an opening used to insert the endoscope into an abdominal cavity from the first tubular organ in the body, an anastomosing member which is able to anastomoses the first tubular organ with a second tubular organ in the abdominal cavity, and a cutting member with which the second tubular organ is able to be cut.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2009Publication date: August 27, 2009Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Keita Suzuki, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Yoshio Onuki, Satoshi Miyamoto, Masahiro Ishikawa, Anthony Nicholas Kalloo, Sergey Veniaminovich Kantsevoy, Pankaj Jay Pasricha, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung
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Patent number: 7530985Abstract: An endoscopic treatment device is used with an endoscope. This treatment device includes a transmission member with a flexible structure having a distal end portion to be inserted into a body and can be operated outside the body, a push rod coupled to the distal end portion, and first and second connecting members rotatably coupled to the push rod. The treatment device further includes first and second arm members rotatably coupled to the distal end portion of the connecting member, a holding member rotatably holding the respective arm at a predetermined interval therebetween, and first and second actuating members integrally formed with the arm members and can open/close when the transmission member actuates the first and second connecting members and the first and second arm members through the push rod. This device also includes a needle mounted on at least one of the first and second actuating members.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2004Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventors: Shotaro Takemoto, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Koichi Kawashima, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Raifu Matsui, Takayasu Mikkaichi, Satoshi Miyamoto, Masayuki Iwasaka
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Patent number: 7527590Abstract: There is provided an endoscopic system. The system comprises a flexible endoscope insertable into a first tubular organ from a natural opening of a human body. The system further comprises an opening member which forms on a wall part of the first tubular organ an opening used to insert the endoscope into an abdominal cavity from the first tubular organ in the body, an anastomosing member which is able to anastomoses the first tubular organ with a second tubular organ in the abdominal cavity, and a cutting member with which the second tubular organ is able to be cut.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2003Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventors: Keita Suzuki, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Yoshio Onuki, Satoshi Miyamoto, Masahiro Ishikawa, Anthony Nicholas Kalloo, Sergey Veniaminovich Kantsevoy, Pankaj Jay Pasricha, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung
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Patent number: 7344545Abstract: An endoscopic treatment device is used with an endoscope. This treatment device includes a transmission member with a flexible structure having a distal end portion to be inserted into a body and can be operated outside the body, a push rod coupled to the distal end portion, and first and second connecting members rotatably coupled to the push rod. The treatment device further includes first and second arm members rotatably coupled to the distal end portion of the connecting member, a holding member rotatably holding the respective arm at a predetermined interval therebetween, and first and second actuating members integrally formed with the arm members and can open/close when the transmission member actuates the first and second connecting members and the first and second arm members through the push rod. This device also includes a needle mounted on at least one of the first and second actuating members.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2003Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Olympus CorporationInventors: Shotaro Takemoto, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Koichi Kawashima, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Raifu Matsui
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Patent number: 7175636Abstract: An endoscopic suturing instrument is equipped with a needle mounted at the distal end of the suturing instrument for the purpose of living-tissue punctures. An engaging mechanism is provided at least at the distal end of the needle for the purpose of connecting the thread while allowing it to move freely, and the suturing instrument includes a needle-driving mechanism to drive the needle. A loop-creating mechanism is used to create a first loop in the thread, by loosening the thread connected to the engaging mechanism. A catching mechanism is provided at the distal end of the suturing instrument to be inserted through the first loop to catch the thread. The thread caught by the catching mechanism can be moved freely. The needle-driving mechanism and the catching mechanism are mechanically coupled.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Inventors: Tetsuya Yamamoto, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung
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Patent number: 7144401Abstract: A suturing device for an endoscope includes a curved needle rotatably attached on the distal end of the suturing device. A rotary member is provided on the rotation axis of the curved needle for rotating said curved needle and a connecting arm connects the curved needle to the rotary member. The center of curvature of the curved needle is aligned with the rotation axis of the curved needle and engaging means are provided at least at the pointed end of the curved needle for receiving thread.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tetsuya Yamamoto, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Koichi Kawashima, Junichi Muramatsu, Keita Suzuki, Yoshio Onuki, Yoshihiko Sugi, Tsukasa Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20040147941Abstract: An endoscopic treatment device is used with an endoscope. This treatment device includes a transmission member with a flexible structure having a distal end portion to be inserted into a body and can be operated outside the body, a push rod coupled to the distal end portion, and first and second connecting members rotatably coupled to the push rod. The treatment device further includes first and second arm members rotatably coupled to the distal end portion of the connecting member, a holding member rotatably holding the respective arm at a predetermined interval therebetween, and first and second actuating members integrally formed with the arm members and can open/close when the transmission member actuates the first and second connecting members and the first and second arm members through the push rod. This device also includes a needle mounted on at least one of the first and second actuating members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Shotaro Takemoto, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Koichi Kawashima, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Raifu Matsui
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Patent number: 6755843Abstract: An endoscopic suturing includes a suturing device having a curved needle to suture tissue. The endoscopic suturing device also includes a driving means to maneuver the curved needle. The curved needle and the driving means are placed at a distal end of the endoscopic suturing device. The endoscopic suturing device also includes a flexible endoscope connected to the suturing device.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Hitoshi Mizuno, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Chika Shiro
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Patent number: 6719763Abstract: An endoscopic suturing device includes an endoscope, a curved needle detachably arranged at the distal end portion of or integrally embedded in the endoscope for suturing a tissue of the living body, a suture for suturing said tissue with the curved needle, and a drive arranged on the endoscope and operating the curved needle.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: April 13, 2004Assignee: Olympus Optical Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Hitoshi Mizuno, Tetsuya Yamamoto
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Publication number: 20030216613Abstract: There is provided an endoscopic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Applicants: OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Keita Suzuki, Tetsuya Yamamoto, Yoshio Onuki, Satoshi Miyamoto, Masahiro Ishikawa, Anthony Nicholas Kalloo, Sergey Veniaminovich Kantsevoy, Pankaj Jay Pasricha, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung
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Publication number: 20030181924Abstract: An endoscopic treatment device is used with an endoscope. This treatment device includes a transmission member with a flexible structure having a distal end portion to be inserted into a body and can be operated outside the body, a push rod coupled to the distal end portion, and first and second connecting members rotatably coupled to the push rod. The treatment device further includes first and second arm members rotatably coupled to the distal end portion of the connecting member, a holding member rotatably holding the respective arm at a predetermined interval therebetween, and first and second actuating members integrally formed with the arm members and can open/close when the transmission member actuates the first and second connecting members and the first and second arm members through the push rod. This device also includes a needle mounted on at least one of the first and second actuating members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2003Publication date: September 25, 2003Applicant: OLYMPUS OPTICAL CO., LTD.Inventors: Tetsuya Yamamoto, Sydney Sheung Chee Chung, Koichi Kawashima