Patents by Inventor Tam Van
Tam Van 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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Publication number: 20240141370Abstract: Disclosed herein are agricultural compositions comprising plant messenger packs (PMPs), methods for using the same, and methods and related bioreactors for manufacturing PMPs.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2023Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Maria Helena Christine VAN ROOIJEN, Hok Hei TAM, Barry Andrew MARTIN, Daniel Garcia CABANILLAS, Simon SCHWIZER, Nataliya Vladimirovna NUKOLOVA, Yajie NIU
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Publication number: 20230383689Abstract: A casted thermostatic housing for an engine coolant system. The housing has a plurality of exterior heat dissipating projections. An interior post for contacting a thermostatic element is circular and preferably tapered. The housing is casted metal and is preferably aluminum.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Tam Van Nguyen, Brian Murphy, William Crossley, Bryan McMasters, Sean Cattie, Jessica Miron
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Publication number: 20230383813Abstract: The auxiliary suspension device is relatively neutral at rest and responds in coordination with the existing suspension system upon application of a load. The redundant suspension device has an inflatable bellow that is mounted between a vehicle's frame and an existing vehicle suspension element.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2022Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Tam Van Nguyen, Matthew Robert May, Sean Cattie, Bryan McMasters, David Cimbolo
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Patent number: 11382244Abstract: Provided is a temperature-pressure complex sensor with an anti-radiation property including a first sensing material which is a porous conductive film, and second sensing materials which are dispersedly disposed on a surface of the first sensing material. The second sensing materials may include a conductive structure having a two-dimensional crystal structure, and nanoparticles having a radiation shielding property which are disposed between crystal layers of the conductive structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Seong Jun Kim, Choon Gi Choi, Tam Van Nguyen, Bok Ki Min, Shuvra Mondal, Yoonsik Yi
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Publication number: 20220071767Abstract: A method and system for implanting and repositioning an implantable device for a native valve of a patient's heart includes a delivery catheter, a collar, a coupler, and an actuation element. The actuation element extends through the delivery catheter and attaches to the device to open the device. The collar is connected to the device and the coupler is connected to the delivery catheter. The collar and coupler are tied together via one or more coupling tethers which can be used to reengage the device after an initial deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Eric Robert Dixon, Asher L. Metchik, Rachel Ann Gohres, Tam Van Nguyen, Grant Matthew Stearns, Gregory Scott Tyler, II, Daniel James Montoya, Rhayoung Kwon, Lauren R. Freschauf
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Patent number: 11254178Abstract: A suspension strut including an air spring unit and a damper unit that are aligned on a common axis is disclosed. The air spring unit includes a rolling tube having a flared terminal end that extends over a damper tube associated with the damper unit. The damper tube has a circumferential groove formed in an outer diameter of the damper tube. A retaining ring has a greater outer diameter than the outer diameter of the damper tube and is positioned in the circumferential groove. A base has an inner diameter less than the outer diameter of the retaining ring, and an outer diameter smaller than the predetermined diameter of the flared free end, and is supported on the retaining ring. A torsion element fits around the damper tube and within the flared free end.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: RB DISTRIBUTION, INC.Inventors: Tam Van Nguyen, Matthew Robert May
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Publication number: 20210259835Abstract: Catheterization methods and apparatuses allow sensing of pressures inside the heart and for removing air from catheters. A delivery system can use the same components that are used to deliver a valve repair or replacement device to measure the pressure in the atrium or other heart chamber. A pressure sensor can be included in one of the catheters of the delivery system or pressure can be sensed through the same port that is used to flush a catheter. The delivery system can be inserted into the heart, delivering the valve repair or replacement device to the native valve, such as the mitral valve, the tricuspid valve, the aortic valve, or the pulmonary valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Gregory Scott Tyler, II, Thanh Huy Le, Tam Van Nguyen, Daniel James Montoya, Grant Matthew Stearns, Eric Robert Dixon
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Publication number: 20210212816Abstract: A valve repair delivery handle includes a housing, an actuation control mechanism, and a clasp control mechanism. The actuation control mechanism includes a knob and an actuation tube. The knob is rotatably coupled to the housing. The actuation tube is coupled to the knob such that rotation of the knob in a first direction moves the actuation tube distally relative to the housing and rotation of the knob in a second direction moves the actuation tube proximally relative to the housing. The clasp control mechanism is coupled to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Devin H. Marr, Sergio Delgado, Eric Robert Dixon, David M. Taylor, Asher L. Metchik, Matthew T. Winston, Tam Van Nguyen, Victoria Cheng-Tan Wu, Amanda Kristine Anderson White
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Patent number: 11009144Abstract: A solenoid assembly made with a one-piece metallic valve body having: a closed end; an open end; a central opening that communicates with multiple ports and an attachment portion adjacent to the open end. A movable armature positioned in the central opening has a free end that extends beyond the open end. A coil bobbin receives the free end of the movable armature and acts in response to electrical signals. The housing enclosing the coil bobbin attaches to the valve body to unify the coil bobbin and valve body as a solenoid.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2019Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.Inventor: Tam Van Nguyen
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Patent number: 10959846Abstract: An implantable prosthetic device can include a spacer member, a plurality of anchors, and a plurality of clasps. The spacer member can be configured to be disposed between native leaflets of a heart. The anchors can be coupled to the spacer member and configured to secure the native leaflets against the spacer member. The clasps can be coupled to a respective anchor and configured to secure the native leaflets to the anchors. The clasps can be independently movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2018Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventors: Devin H. Marr, Sergio Delgado, Eric Robert Dixon, David M. Taylor, Asher L. Metchik, Matthew T. Winston, Grant Matthew Stearns, Sam Sok, Tam Van Nguyen, Rhayoung Kwon, Victoria Cheng-Tan Wu, Amanda Kristine Anderson White
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Publication number: 20200217429Abstract: A solenoid assembly made with a one-piece metallic valve body having: a closed end; an open end; a central opening that communicates with multiple ports and an attachment portion adjacent to the open end. A movable armature positioned in the central opening has a free end that extends beyond the open end. A coil bobbin receives the free end of the movable armature and acts in response to electrical signals. The housing enclosing the coil bobbin attaches to the valve body to unify the coil bobbin and valve body as a solenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2019Publication date: July 9, 2020Applicant: RB Distribution, Inc.Inventor: Tam Van NGUYEN
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Publication number: 20200170149Abstract: Provided is a temperature-pressure complex sensor with an anti-radiation property including a first sensing material which is a porous conductive film, and second sensing materials which are dispersedly disposed on a surface of the first sensing material. The second sensing materials may include a conductive structure having a two-dimensional crystal structure, and nanoparticles having a radiation shielding property which are disposed between crystal layers of the conductive structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Applicant: Electronics and Telecommunications Research InstituteInventors: Seong Jun KIM, Choon Gi CHOI, Tam Van Nguyen, Bok Ki MIN, Shuvra MONDAL, Yoonsik YI
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Publication number: 20200138567Abstract: A delivery system includes an elongate shaft, a handle, a first clasp control member, a second clasp control member, and an actuator. The handle is connected to a proximal portion of the elongate shaft. The first and second clasp control members each extend into a distal portion of the elongate shaft, through at least a portion of the elongate shaft, out of the proximal portion of the elongate shaft, and through the handle. The actuator is coupled to the handle and has a first side portion connected to the first clasp control and a second side portion connected to the second clasp control.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Devin H. Marr, Sergio Delgado, Eric Robert Dixon, David M. Taylor, Asher L. Metchik, Matthew T. Winston, Grant Matthew Stearns, Sam Sok, Tam Van Nguyen, Rhayoung Kwon, Victoria Cheng-Tan Wu, Amanda Kristine Anderson White
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Publication number: 20200138625Abstract: A tape 400 or wrap is provided which includes first and second elongated elastic layers 345, 346 sized to conform to the shape of a portion of the external skin of the body of a wearer; and a heated area comprising an exothermic material 310 sandwiched between said first and second elastic layers 345, 346, wherein said exothermic material 310 is activated by exposing said exothermic material 310 to oxygen; wherein said tape 400 or wrap has a elasticity of at least about 10-90% and said heated area is capable of substantially expanding and contracting with the tape or wrap. Methods of using the tape 400 or wrap are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: ELECTRO-KINESIS, INC.Inventors: John A. Hope, Tam Van Nguyen
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Publication number: 20200116090Abstract: This invention provides a method and system for providing an oxygen-enriched air stream to the cabin and/or internal combustion engine of a vehicle. The benefits of such an approach include increased fuel efficiency and reduced emissions in the internal combustion engine and increased driver alertness and comfort for the vehicle operator. The oxygen-enriched air stream is provided by a membrane separation system, a pressure swing adsorption system, vacuum swing adsorption, or other methods. The delivered oxygen-enriched air is controlled to a prescribed level using sensors, valves, and controllers.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2019Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Jude Tam Van Tran, Gioankim Tran Dinh Quyen
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Publication number: 20190211782Abstract: This invention provides a method and system for simultaneously increasing fuel efficiency and reducing pollutant emissions by introducing oxygen-enriched air, achieved by either removing nitrogen or adding oxygen, into the intake system of a four-stroke internal combustion engine. The oxygen-enriched air may also be combined with normal air drawn into the combustion chamber during the intake stroke.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2019Publication date: July 11, 2019Inventors: Jude Tam Van Tran, GioanKim Tran Dinh Quyen
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Publication number: 20190142580Abstract: A mitral valve repair system includes a delivery sheath, a mitral valve repair device, and an actuator. The mitral valve repair device is disposed in the delivery sheath in an extended condition. The mitral valve repair device includes a pair of barbed clasps. The barbed clasps are in a closed condition while the mitral valve repair device is in the extended condition in the delivery sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Sergio Delgado, Eric Robert Dixon, David M. Taylor, Asher L. Metchik, Matthew T. Winston, Grant Matthew Stearns, Sam Sok, Devin H. Marr, Tam Van Nguyen, Sirous Darabian, Gregory Scott Tyler, II, Lauren R. Freschauf, Alexander J. Siegel
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Publication number: 20190142579Abstract: A mitral valve repair system includes a delivery sheath, a mitral valve repair device, and an actuator. The mitral valve repair device is disposed in the delivery sheath in an extended condition. The mitral valve repair device is movable out of the delivery sheath while in the extended condition. The actuator is coupled to the mitral valve repair device, such that retracting the actuator reduces a length of the mitral valve repair device from the extended condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Applicant: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATIONInventors: Sergio Delgado, Eric Robert Dixon, David M. Taylor, Asher L. Metchik, Matthew T. Winston, Grant Matthew Stearns, Sam Sok, Devin H. Marr, Tam Van Nguyen, Sirous Darabian, Gregory Scott Tyler, II, Lauren R. Freschauf, Alexander J. Siegel
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Publication number: 20190069993Abstract: An exemplary valve repair system for repairing a native valve of a patient during a non-open-heart procedure has a delivery device and a valve repair device. The valve repair device is configured to be delivered through a lumen of the delivery device and to attach to a native valve of a patient. The valve repair device has first and second paddles and first and second gripping members. The first and second paddles are movable between an open position and a closed position. The first gripping member is attached to the first paddle and the second gripping member is attached to the second paddle. The gripping members are configured to attach to the native valve of the patient. A gripper control mechanism is configured to separately move the first and second gripping members.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Sergio Delgado, Eric Robert Dixon, David M. Taylor, Asher L. Metchik, Matthew T. Winston, Grant Matthew Stearns, Sam Sok, Devin H. Marr, Tam Van Nguyen, Sirous Darabian, Gregory Scott Tyler, II, Lauren R. Freschauf, Alexander J. Siegel
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Patent number: D893972Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: RB Distribution, Inc.Inventors: Tam Van Nguyen, Matthew May, David P. Cimbolo