Patents by Inventor Tien-Sheng Chen

Tien-Sheng Chen 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).

  • Patent number: 7938119
    Abstract: A laryngeal mask airway includes a flexible tubular portion, an inflatable sealing cuff, an inflation tube, and a belt. The flexible tubular portion has a first opening part and a second opening part. The inflatable sealing cuff is disposed surrounding the first opening part. The inflation tube has one end connected to the inflatable sealing cuff and the other end for directing gas into the inflatable sealing cuff. The belt is secured on the first opening part. Moreover, an operating piece controls the laryngeal mask airway, and a gas supply kit includes the laryngeal mask airway.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20100191067
    Abstract: A cervix examination device capable of containing and separating an inspection apparatus is disclosed. The cervix examination device comprises: a first blade; a second blade, which is pivoted to the first blade, comprising an open part and a holding part; an adjuster installed between the first and the second blades; and a container connected to the inner side of the second open part and the second holding part. The container comprises an open portion and a closed portion, and the open portion is located at the second holding part. At least a portion of the inspection apparatus can be contained in the closed portion via the open portion. The inspection apparatus comprises a light unit and a control unit. The control unit controls the light unit for the inspection process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20090198108
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cervix examination device capable of containing and separating a light module. The cervix examination device comprises a first blade having a first open part and a first holding part; a second blade, which is pivoted to the first blade, comprising a second open part and a second holding part; an adjuster installed between the first and the second blades for adjusting the relative angle between the first and the second open parts; and a container installed inside the first open part, the container comprising an open portion and a closed portion, the light module can be contained in the closed portion via the open portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20090194114
    Abstract: A laryngeal mask airway installation kit of the invention comprises a laryngeal mask airway and a clip device. The laryngeal mask airway comprises a gas filled portion, an against portion, and a tube portion. The gas filled portion connects to one end of the tube portion, and the against portion is connected to the tube portion. The clip device comprises a main portion and a handle portion. At least part of the main portion is connected to the against portion, and the main portion presses the gas filled portion of the laryngeal mask airway. The handle portion is connected to the main portion. When the main portion presses the gas filled portion of the laryngeal mask airway, the handle portion is neighbor to the tube portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20090194113
    Abstract: The clip device of the invention is used for clipping a laryngeal mask airway. The laryngeal mask airway comprises a gas filled portion and a tube portion. The clip device comprises a first clip unit and a second clip unit, wherein the second clip unit is connected to the first clip unit. The gas filled portion can be clipped between the first clip unit and the second clip unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20090194102
    Abstract: The clip device of the invention is used for clipping a laryngeal mask airway. The laryngeal mask airway comprises a gas filled portion and a tube portion. The clip device comprises a main portion and a handle portion, wherein the main portion can connect to the laryngeal mask airway. The handle portion is connected to the main portion, and the handle portion is long and thin in shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20090198102
    Abstract: This invention relates to a rectum examination device capable of connecting to an endoscope with an image capture element. The rectum examination device comprises a check pipe comprising a large open end and a small open end; the small open end can enter the rectum of a human body, and the caliber of the small open end is smaller than the caliber of the large open end; and a container installed in the inner side of the check pipe, the container being capable of containing and separating the image capture element, the container comprising an open portion and a closed portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20090090358
    Abstract: A laryngeal mask airway installation kit, comprising a laryngeal mask airway comprising a gastric access tube; and a stylet capable of being inserted into the gastric access tube from the inlet end and, when bent, of changing the original shape of the laryngeal mask airway and thus facilitating the installation of the laryngeal mask airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20090086495
    Abstract: The present invention provides a surgical lighting system with an image-recording function mainly comprising a surgical light set and a flexible tube-shaped video camera connected to the surgical light set. The surgical light set comprises a fixed base; a rotary arm set pivoted to the fixed base, the rotary arm set comprising at least one rotary arm; and a surgical light connected to one rotary arm of the rotary arm set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20090076334
    Abstract: This invention relates to an illuminated vaginal speculum suitable for cervical speculoscopy to enable a user to distinguish abnormal cells from normal cells, the illuminated vaginal speculum comprising: a first blade having a first open part and a first holding part; a second blade, which is pivoted to the first blade, comprising a second open part and a second holding part; an adjuster installed between the first and the second blades for adjusting the relative angle between the first and the second open parts; and a first illumination member connected to the first open part or the second open part, the first illumination member being capable of emitting light of a color different from that of the normal cells so as to enable the user to distinguish abnormal cells from normal cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20090065000
    Abstract: This invention is to provide an endotracheal tube stylet insertable into an endotracheal tube, the endotracheal tube stylet comprising: a first coupling member; a second coupling member coupled to the first coupling member; an operable member connected to the first or the second coupling member, the operable member being capable of changing the relative positions of the first and the second coupling members; and a turnable member connected to the first or the second coupling member, wherein the turnable member may be redirected by the change of the relative positions of the first and the second coupling members so as to change the shape of the endotracheal tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20090031743
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cooling system-containing gondola lift having a capacity for at least one passenger, the gondola lift comprising a cabin and a cooling system installed in the cabin, wherein the cooling system comprises: a porous case having a plurality of holes; a block of ice disposed in the case; a liquid container connected to the case for housing the liquid melted from the block of ice; and an atomizer for atomizing the liquid melted from the block of ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20080236592
    Abstract: A laryngeal mask airway mainly comprises a flexible tubular portion, an inflatable sealing cuff, an inflation tube, and a belt. The flexible tubular portion has a first opening part and a second opening part; the inflatable sealing cuff is disposed surrounding the first opening part; the inflation tube has one end connected to the inflatable sealing cuff and the other end for directing gas into the inflatable sealing cuff; the belt is secured on the first opening part. Moreover, the present invention discloses an operating piece for controlling the laryngeal mask airway and a gas supply kit comprising the laryngeal mask airway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20080188713
    Abstract: A flexible tube to be used with a hollow tube is disclosed. The flexible tube comprises a flexible body which comprises a front end, a rear end, and an elastic segment located between the front end and the rear end. The elastic segment is capable of changing its shape on the basis of the variation of its position relative to the hollow tube so as to change the orientation of the front end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20080188717
    Abstract: A prism module for a laryngoscope is disclosed. Said prism module mainly comprises a substantially cylinder-shaped first main part extending along a first axis; and a first refractive surface and a second refractive surface located at two ends of the first main part, respectively. Said first main part extends along a first axis and defines a first angle and a second angle with the first refractive surface and the second refractive surface respectively, wherein the first angle and the second angle are both less than 90 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20080177148
    Abstract: What is disclosed is a laryngoscope comprising a handgrip, a blade, and an image-capturing unit for capturing an image. The blade is connected to the handgrip, and the image-capturing unit is movably secured on the blade; in use, users may adjust the view of the laryngoscope by moving the image-capturing unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Tien-Sheng Chen, Hui-Bih Yuan
  • Publication number: 20080177146
    Abstract: A double vision endotracheal tube installation system is disclosed, said system comprising: a laryngoscope, comprising a handgrip and a blade, wherein the blade comprises a first image-capturing unit for capturing a first image; a hollow endotracheal tube; a tracheoscope, comprising a second image-capturing unit for capturing a second image, said second image-capturing unit being wrapped in the endotracheal tube; and at least one display for displaying said first image and second image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2007
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20080064926
    Abstract: A laryngoscope for wireless image transmission has a handle and a blade. The handle has a power device and a terminal connecting to the power device. The blade is mounted detachably on the handle and has a camera with LED and a contact connecting to each other. A wireless transmitter connects to the camera with LED to send the image. The blade is inserted into the mouth of the patient to lean against the patient's tongue. The throat can be lighted by the camera with LED and the image can be transferred wirelessly to a screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen
  • Publication number: 20080064924
    Abstract: A bronchoscope with wireless image transmission has a power device, a wireless transmitter and a flexible snake camera. The snake camera electrically connects to the power device and has a first end and a second end. The first end of the snake camera connects to the transmitter. The second end of the snake camera is a camera end. Hence, the picture can be seen on a screen to smooth operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Tien-Sheng Chen