Patents by Inventor Shou-Jiang Tang
Shou-Jiang Tang 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: 9248147Abstract: In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Jian Yang, Minh-Tuan Richard Tran, Michael W Palmer, Shou-Jiang Tang
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Patent number: 8944997Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods. The present medical devices comprises a platform comprising a magnetically-attractive material, and a camera coupled to the platform and configured to be moved in at least three degrees of freedom relative to the platform, where the camera's movement in each respective degree of freedom is controlled by a separate actuator coupled to the platform. The medical devices further comprise a housing disposed around at least a portion of the camera, the housing being at least partially transparent, and a wiper arm configured to move relative to the housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2010Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Raul Fernandez, Daniel J. Scott, Shou Jiang Tang, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Richard A. Bergs
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Publication number: 20140086866Abstract: In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: Board Of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Jian Yang, Minh-Tuan Richard Tran, Michael W. Palmer, Shou-Jiang Tang
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Patent number: 8613944Abstract: In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Jian Yang, Minh-Tuan Richard Tran, Michael W Palmer, Shou-Jiang Tang
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Patent number: 8480668Abstract: The present invention is a device and method of using a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES surgical tools at a confined or inaccessible space e.g., an intra-abdominal surgical and NOTES tool inserted through a single incision through the skin or hollow viscus. Generally, the laparoscopic or NOTES surgical devices include a device body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a positioning mechanism and the second side includes one or more of a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: Board of Regents of The University of Texas SystemInventors: Raul Fernandez, Daniel J. Scott, Shou-Jiang Tang, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Richard A. Bergs
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Publication number: 20120244108Abstract: In one aspect, methods for separating biological tissue are described herein. In some embodiments, a method for separating tissue comprises providing a first composition comprising a polymerizable material, providing a second composition comprising a polymerization initiator, disposing the first composition at a first site beneath a first tissue layer, disposing the second composition at the first site, polymerizing the polymerizable material at the first site, and separating the first tissue layer from a second tissue layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Jian Yang, Minh-Tuan Richard Tran, Michael W. Palmer, Shou-Jiang Tang
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Publication number: 20120035416Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods. The present medical devices comprises a platform comprising a magnetically-attractive material, and a camera coupled to the platform and configured to be moved in at least three degrees of freedom relative to the platform, where the camera's movement in each respective degree of freedom is controlled by a separate actuator coupled to the platform. The medical devices further comprise a housing disposed around at least a portion of the camera, the housing being at least partially transparent, and a wiper arm configured to move relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2010Publication date: February 9, 2012Inventors: Raul Fernandez, Daniel J. Scott, Shou Jiang Tang, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Richard A. Bergs
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Publication number: 20110313415Abstract: Apparatuses and systems for enabling electrical communication with a device positionable within a body cavity of a patient. Apparatuses and systems for magnetically positioning a device within a body cavity of a patient. Medical devices. Methods of use.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2009Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Raul Fernandez, Daniel J. Scott, Shou Jiang Tang, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Richard A. Bergs
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Publication number: 20100256636Abstract: The present invention is a device and method of using a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES surgical tools at a confined or inaccessible space e.g., an intra-abdominal surgical and NOTES tool inserted through a single incision through the skin or hollow viscus. Generally, the laparoscopic or NOTES surgical devices include a device body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a positioning mechanism and the second side includes one or more of a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2010Publication date: October 7, 2010Inventors: Raul Fernandez, Daniel J. Scott, Shou-Jiang Tang, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Richard A. Bergs
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Patent number: 7691103Abstract: The present invention is a device and method of using a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES surgical tools at a confined or inaccessible space, e.g., an intra-abdominal surgical and NOTES tool inserted through a single incision through the skin or hollow viscus. Generally, the laparoscopic or NOTES surgical devices include a device body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a positioning mechanism and the second side includes one or more of a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES tools.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2007Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Raul Fernandez, Daniel J. Scott, Shou-Jiang Tang, Jeffrey A. Cadeddu, Richard A. Bergs
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Publication number: 20070255273Abstract: The present invention is a device and method of using a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES surgical tools at a confined or inaccessible space, e.g., an intra-abdominal surgical and NOTES tool inserted through a single incision through the skin or hollow viscus. Generally, the laparoscopic or NOTES surgical devices include a device body having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side includes a positioning mechanism and the second side includes one or more of a variety of laparoscopic or NOTES tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2007Publication date: November 1, 2007Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEMInventors: Raul Fernandez, Daniel Scott, Shou-Jiang Tang, Jeffrey Cadeddu, Richard Bergs