Patents by Inventor Steven Kim

Steven Kim 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).

  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING CHARACTERISTIC PEAK SIGNALS IN ANALYTICAL ELECTRON MICROSCOPY
    Publication number: 20130240728
    Abstract: A method and system are disclosed for improving characteristic peak signals in electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS) measurements of crystalline materials. A beam scanning protocol is applied which varies the inclination, azimuthal angle, or a combination thereof of the incident beam while spectroscopic data is acquired. The method and system may be applied to compositional mapping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicants: Universitat de Barcelona, AppFive LLC, Nanomegas SPRL
    Inventors: Sonia Estrade Albiol, Joaquin Portillo Serra, Francisca Peiro Martinez, José Manuel Rebled Corsellas, Lluis Yedra Cardona, Stavros Nicolopoulos, Steven Kim, Jon Karl Weiss
  • Applicator and tissue interface module for dermatological device
    Patent number: 8535302
    Abstract: An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • ABLATION DEVICES WITH ADJUSTABLE RADIATING SECTION LENGTHS, ELECTROSURGICAL SYSTEMS INCLUDING SAME, AND METHODS OF ADJUSTING ABLATION FIELDS USING SAME
    Publication number: 20130231653
    Abstract: An energy applicator for directing energy to tissue includes a feedline and a radiating section operably coupled to the feedline, wherein the radiating section has a length. The energy applicator also includes a length adjustment member adapted to allow for selective adjustment of the length of the radiating section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: STEVEN KIM, KENLYN S. BONN, MANI N. PRAKASH, FRANCESCA ROSSETTO
  • NOVEL GLYCOSYL HYDROLASE ENZYMES AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130177947
    Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to glycosyl hydrolase enzymes, compositions comprising such enzymes, and methods of using the enzymes and compositions, for example for the saccharification of cellulosic and hemicellulosic materials into sugars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2010
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Bower, Megan Yee Hsi, Thijs Kaper, Bradley R. Keleman, Suzanne E. Lantz, Edmund A. Larenas, Colin Mitchinson, Steven Kim, William D. Hitz, Mark Emptage, Keith Dumont Wing
  • Systems, Apparatus, Methods and Procedures for the Noninvasive Treatment of Tissue Using Microwave Energy
    Publication number: 20130166003
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventors: Jessi Ernest Johnson, Mark E. Deem, Daniel Francis, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Daniel Hallock, Yoav Ben-Haim, Shailendhar Saraf
  • Applicator and tissue interface module for dermatological device
    Patent number: 8469951
    Abstract: An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • Systems and Methods for Creating an Effect Using Microwave Energy to Specified Tissue
    Publication number: 20130150844
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue includes a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue. The applicator includes one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to the tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue includes a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer. The controller is configured so that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Daniel Francis, Jessi Ernest Johnson, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Daniel Hallock
  • Method for introducing nucleic acids into fungal cells
    Patent number: 8450098
    Abstract: The method disclosed herein, relates generally to introducing molecules such as biomolecules (e.g., nucleic acids) into a filamentous fungus. More specifically, the methods disclosed herein relate to introducing one or more nucleic acids into a filamentous fungus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Kim, Andrei Miasnikov
  • Ablation devices with adjustable radiating section lengths, electrosurgical systems including same, and methods of adjusting ablation fields using same
    Patent number: 8409188
    Abstract: An energy applicator for directing energy to tissue includes a feedline and a radiating section operably coupled to the feedline, wherein the radiating section has a length. The energy applicator also includes a length adjustment member adapted to allow for selective adjustment of the length of the radiating section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Steven Kim, Kenlyn S. Bonn, Mani N. Prakash, Francesca Rossetto
  • Systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy
    Patent number: 8406894
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, apparatus, methods and procedures for the noninvasive treatment of tissue using microwave energy. In one embodiment of the invention a medical device and associated apparatus and procedures are used to treat dermatological conditions using microwave energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Jessi Ernest Johnson, Mark E. Deem, Daniel Francis, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Daniel Hallock, Yoav Ben-Haim, Shailendhar Saraf
  • Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device
    Publication number: 20130072930
    Abstract: An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device
    Publication number: 20130072925
    Abstract: An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • Systems and methods for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue
    Patent number: 8401668
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices for creating an effect using microwave energy to specified tissue are disclosed. A system for the application of microwave energy to a tissue includes a signal generator adapted to generate a microwave signal having predetermined characteristics, an applicator connected to the generator and adapted to apply microwave energy to tissue. The applicator includes one or more microwave antennas and a tissue interface, a vacuum source connected to the tissue interface, a cooling source connected to the tissue interface, and a controller adapted to control the signal generator, the vacuum source, and the coolant source. The tissue includes a first layer and a second layer, the second layer below the first layer. The controller is configured so that the system delivers energy such that a peak power loss density profile is created in the second layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Miramar Labs, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Deem, Dan Francis, Jessi Ernest Johnson, Steven Kim, Alexey Salamini, Ted Su, Peter Smith, Dan Hallock
  • Hydroreactive energetic device and method
    Patent number: 8387535
    Abstract: An explosive event may be produced by mixing reactive material and water to form a mixture. The reactive material may be mixed with a substantially stoichiometric amount of water needed for complete reaction of the water with the reactive material. After forming the mixture, the mixture may be detonated with opposing shock waves. Shock fronts of the opposing shock waves may coincide to form a mach front or mach stem, which may enhance the explosive effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Raafat Guirguis, Carl Gotzmer, Steven Kim
  • Applicator and Tissue Interface Module for Dermatological Device
    Publication number: 20130035680
    Abstract: An tissue interface module has an applicator chamber on a proximal side of the tissue interface module and a tissue acquisition chamber on a distal side of the tissue interface module. The applicator chamber may include: an opening adapted to receive the applicator; an attachment mechanism positioned in the applicator chamber and adapted to attach the tissue interface module to the applicator; a sealing member positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber; and a vacuum interface positioned at a proximal side of the applicator chamber and adapted to receive a vacuum inlet positioned on a distal end of the applicator. The invention also includes corresponding methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Yoav Ben-Haim, Peter J. Bentley, Dong Hoon Chun, Daniel Francis, Jessi E. Johnson, Kevin Shan, Ted Su, Steven Kim
  • Devices and methods for treatment of obesity
    Patent number: 8360069
    Abstract: Implantable devices, instruments, kits and methods for treatment of obesity. One or more devices can be implanted adjacent to or in contact with the stomach to occupy a space to prevent the stomach from expanding into that space as food is taken into the stomach. Alternatively, one or more devices may be implanted and expanded to displace at least a portion of the wall of the stomach to decrease the internal volume of the stomach that is available to receive food. Devices may be anchored to one or more internal structures at one or more locations without piercing through the wall of the stomach. Devices can be implanted using minimally invasive methods, such as percutaneous or laparoscopic methods. Delivery instruments are also provided. An intra-gastric sizing device is provided to facilitate implantation of an extra-gastric device in some method embodiments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Vibrynt, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Kim, Joshua Makower
  • METHOD FOR ACQUIRING HIGH DENSITY MAPPING DATA WITH A CATHETER GUIDANCE SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120316431
    Abstract: The invention is a method of rotating a catheter while it is manually guided in order to increase the volume of space it passes through during a geometric mapping procedure as to provide a higher and more uniform location data point cloud density in a volumetric mapping system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: MAGNETECS, INC.
    Inventors: Yehoshua Shachar, Bruce Marx, David Johnson, Leslie Farkas, Steven Kim
  • OLED chandelier
    Patent number: D683884
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Cheorwon Plasma Research Institute
    Inventors: Steven Kim, Yongduk Kim, Byunghoon Kim
  • OLED chandelier
    Patent number: D683885
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Cheorwon Plasma Research Institute
    Inventors: Steven Kim, Yongduk Kim, Byunghoon Kim
  • OLED chandelier
    Patent number: D683886
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Cheorwon Plasma Research Institute
    Inventors: Steven Kim, Yongduk Kim, Byunghoon Kim