Patents by Inventor Wade Yang

Wade Yang 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).

  • Rotatable adapter for connecting implantable medical leads to test devices
    Patent number: 11944828
    Abstract: An adapter configured to electrically connect a test device to an implantable medical lead comprises a rotational electrical coupling. The rotational electrical coupling is configured to electrically connect a lead electrical connector to an adapter electrical connector. The rotational electrical coupling comprises a first conductive component configured to be electrically connected to the lead electrical connector and rotatable with a proximal portion of the implantable medical lead, and a second conductive component electrically connected to the first conductive component and the adapter electrical connector. The second conductive component may be rotationally fixed. The first and second conductive components may comprise graphite or another soft metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Zhongping Yang, Thomas A. Anderson, Wade M. Demmer, Xiaohong Zhou
  • Apparatus and method for removal of seed pericarp
    Patent number: 7141260
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing pericarp from a seed, such as a corn kernel. The method includes sonicating the kernel to loosen the pericarp and then separation of the pericarp. One example of separation is by frictional milling. An additional optional aspect of the invention is isolation of the pericarp from the remainder of the seed and/or further cleaning or purification of the pericarp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignees: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas
    Inventors: Jason M. Cope, Wade Yang, Billy Davidson
  • Apparatus and method for removal of seed pericarp
    Publication number: 20040043117
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing pericarp from a seed, such as a corn kernel. The method includes sonicating the kernel to loosen the pericarp and then separation of the pericarp. One example of separation is by frictional milling. An additional optional aspect of the invention is isolation of the pericarp from the remainder of the seed and/or further cleaning or purification of the pericarp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2002
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Inventors: Jason Cope, Wade Yang, Billy Davidson