Patents by Inventor Wen-Jui Ray Chia
Wen-Jui Ray Chia 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: 20240033001Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure pertain to a device with an elongated body having a distal end. The distal end may comprise a port that permits discharge of a laser energy towards a tissue from an optical fiber located in the distal end. An exterior surface of the distal end may include a cauterization portion that permits discharge of a cauterization energy towards the tissue. In some aspects, the device includes an insulative portion that attaches the distal end to the elongated body and limits energy transfer therebetween. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Hui WANG, Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Rongwei Jason XUAN, Jian James ZHANG, Aditi RAY, Honggang YU
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Publication number: 20230414285Abstract: A surgical laser system (100) includes a first laser source (140A), a second laser source (140B), a beam combiner (142) and a laser probe (108). The first laser source is configured to output a first laser pulse train (144, 104A) comprising first laser pulses (146). The second laser source is configured to output a second laser pulse train (148, 104B) comprising second laser pulses (150). The beam combiner is configured to combine the first and second laser pulse trains and output a combined laser pulse train (152, 104) comprising the first and second laser pulses. The laser probe is optically coupled to an output of the beam combiner and is configured to discharge the combined laser pulse train.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Rongwei Jason XUAN, Thomas C. HASENBERG, Jian James ZHANG, Steven Yihlih PENG, Danop RAJABHANDHARAKS
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Patent number: 11813020Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure pertain to a device with an elongated body having a distal end. The distal end may comprise a port that permits discharge of a laser energy towards a tissue from an optical fiber located in the distal end. An exterior surface of the distal end may include a cauterization portion that permits discharge of a cauterization energy towards the tissue. In some aspects, the device includes an insulative portion that attaches the distal end to the elongated body and limits energy transfer therebetween. Related systems and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Hui Wang, Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Rongwei Jason Xuan, Jian James Zhang, Aditi Ray, Honggang Yu
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Publication number: 20230329787Abstract: One described aspect is an optical fiber comprising: a fiber core that extends along a fiber axis, is configured to transmit a laser energy along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end; a first cladding that extends along the fiber axis, is adjacent to the fiber core, and terminates at a distal end; a coating that extends along the fiber axis and terminates at a distal end, wherein the coating is a gold coating; a second cladding that surrounds a portion of the gold coating along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end; an outer jacket that extends along the fiber axis and terminates at a distal end; and a fiber tip. Associated laser systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Steven Yihlih PENG
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Patent number: 11786306Abstract: A surgical laser system (100) includes a first laser source (140A), a second laser source (140B), a beam combiner (142) and a laser probe (108). The first laser source is configured to output a first laser pulse train (144, 104A) comprising first laser pulses (146). The second laser source is configured to output a second laser pulse train (148, 104B) comprising second laser pulses (150). The beam combiner is configured to combine the first and second laser pulse trains and output a combined laser pulse train (152, 104) comprising the first and second laser pulses. The laser probe is optically coupled to an output of the beam combiner and is configured to discharge the combined laser pulse train.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Rongwei Jason Xuan, Thomas C. Hasenberg, Jian James Zhang, Steven Yihlih Peng, Danop Rajabhandharaks
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Patent number: 11737825Abstract: One described aspect is an optical fiber comprising: a fiber core that extends along a fiber axis, is configured to transmit a laser energy along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end; a first cladding that extends along the fiber axis, is adjacent to the fiber core, and terminates at a distal end; a coating that extends along the fiber axis and terminates at a distal end, wherein the coating is a gold coating; a second cladding that surrounds a portion of the gold coating along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end; an outer jacket that extends along the fiber axis and terminates at a distal end; and a fiber tip. Associated laser systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Steven Yihlih Peng
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Publication number: 20230221512Abstract: A laser delivery device may include a connector portion at a proximal end of the laser delivery device and an optical fiber connecting the connector portion to a distal end of the laser delivery device. The connector portion may include a capillary at least partially surrounding a proximal portion of the optical fiber, and the capillary may include dimples on at least a portion of a circumferential surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Steven Yihlih PENG, Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Thomas Charles HASENBERG
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Patent number: 11604324Abstract: A laser delivery device may include a connector portion at a proximal end of the laser delivery device and an optical fiber connecting the connector portion to a distal end of the laser delivery device. The connector portion may include a capillary at least partially surrounding a proximal portion of the optical fiber, and the capillary may include dimples on at least a portion of a circumferential surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.Inventors: Steven Yihlih Peng, Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Thomas Charles Hasenberg
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Publication number: 20220373745Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are drawn to methods for producing a fused connector termination. An exemplary method may include setting a specification requirement to be met by the fused connector termination and applying an amount of heat to a proximal region of an unfused connector termination. The proximal region of the unfused connector termination may include an inner optical fiber coaxially positioned within an outer ferrule, and applying the amount of heat may at least partially fuse the optical fiber to the outer ferrule to form an at least partially fused connector termination. The method may also include imaging the proximal region of the at least partially fused connector termination and determining, based on the imaging, whether the proximal region of the at least partially fused connector termination meets the specification.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Thomas Charles HASENBERG
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Patent number: 11442232Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are drawn to methods for producing a fused connector termination. An exemplary method may include setting a specification requirement to be met by the fused connector termination and applying an amount of heat to a proximal region of an unfused connector termination. The proximal region of the unfused connector termination may include an inner optical fiber coaxially positioned within an outer ferrule, and applying the amount of heat may at least partially fuse the optical fiber to the outer ferrule to form an at least partially fused connector termination. The method may also include imaging the proximal region of the at least partially fused connector termination and determining, based on the imaging, whether the proximal region of the at least partially fused connector termination meets the specification.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Thomas Charles Hasenberg
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Publication number: 20220079674Abstract: A surgical laser system (100) includes a first laser source (140A), a second laser source (140B), a beam combiner (142) and a laser probe (108). The first laser source is configured to output a first laser pulse train (144, 104A) comprising first laser pulses (146). The second laser source is configured to output a second laser pulse train (148, 104B) comprising second laser pulses (150). The beam combiner is configured to combine the first and second laser pulse trains and output a combined laser pulse train (152, 104) comprising the first and second laser pulses. The laser probe is optically coupled to an output of the beam combiner and is configured to discharge the combined laser pulse train. In some embodiments, a surgical laser system includes a laser generator (102), a laser probe (108), a stone analyzer (170), and a controller (122). The laser generator is configured to generate laser energy (104) based on laser energy settings (126). The laser probe is configured to discharge the laser energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Rongwei Jason XUAN, Thomas C. HASENBERG, Jian James ZHANG, Steven Yihlih PENG, Danop RAJABHANDHARAKS
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Publication number: 20220022962Abstract: A surgical laser tool (150) comprises an output member (162) that includes an output laser fiber (164), a probe tip (132), and electrical contacts (240). The probe tip is attached to a distal end (171) of the output laser fiber. Electromagnetic energy (102) transmitted through the output laser fiber is discharged through the probe tip. The electrical contacts are supported at a proximal end (169) of the output member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Steven Yihlih PENG
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Patent number: 11213352Abstract: A surgical laser system includes a first laser source, a second laser source, a beam combiner and a laser probe. The first laser source is configured to output a first laser pulse train comprising first laser pulses. The second laser source is configured to output a second laser pulse train comprising second laser pulses. The beam combiner is configured to combine the first and second laser pulse trains and output a combined laser pulse train comprising the first and second laser pulses. The laser probe is optically coupled to an output of the beam combiner and is configured to discharge the combined laser pulse train.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Rongwei Jason Xuan, Thomas C. Hasenberg, Jian James Zhang, Steven Yihlih Peng, Danop Rajabhandharaks
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Patent number: 11175462Abstract: A surgical laser tool comprises an output member that includes an output laser fiber, a probe tip, and electrical contacts. The probe tip is attached to a distal end of the output laser fiber. Electromagnetic energy transmitted through the output laser fiber is discharged through the probe tip. The electrical contacts are supported at a proximal end of the output member.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Steven Yihlih Peng
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Publication number: 20210315653Abstract: A device or scope device is disclosed. The device may comprise: a handle body extending along an axis between first end and a second end; an actuator at the first end of the handle body; a catheter at the second end of the handle body; and a processing unit communicable with a plurality of devices to: switch-in the actuator for control of one device of the plurality of devices; configure, with the actuator, a setting of the one device, control, with the actuator, the one device based on the setting, and switch-in the actuator for control of another one of the plurality of devices. Related devices and methods also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2021Publication date: October 14, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. PEREIRA, Adam P. NODIFF, Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Michael O'Brien, Kimberly DeGRAAF, Chad SCHNEIDER, Jozef SLANDA, Christopher P. GAUVIN, James M. GODDARD, Brandon W. CRAFT, Timothy P. HARRAH
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Publication number: 20210294051Abstract: A laser delivery device may include a connector portion at a proximal end of the laser delivery device and an optical fiber connecting the connector portion to a distal end of the laser delivery device. The connector portion may include a capillary at least partially surrounding a proximal portion of the optical fiber, and the capillary may include dimples on at least a portion of a circumferential surface thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Steven Yihlih PENG, Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Thomas Charles HASENBERG
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Publication number: 20210244471Abstract: One described aspect is an optical fiber comprising: a fiber core that extends along a fiber axis, is configured to transmit a laser energy along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end; a first cladding that extends along the fiber axis, is adjacent to the fiber core, and terminates at a distal end; a coating that extends along the fiber axis and terminates at a distal end, wherein the coating is a gold coating; a second cladding that surrounds a portion of the gold coating along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end; an outer jacket that extends along the fiber axis and terminates at a distal end; and a fiber tip. Associated laser systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Steven Yihlih PENG
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Patent number: 11071602Abstract: A device or scope device is disclosed. The device may comprise: a handle body extending along an axis between first end and a second end; an actuator at the first end of the handle body; a catheter at the second end of the handle body; and a processing unit communicable with a plurality of devices to: switch-in the actuator for control of one device of the plurality of devices; configure, with the actuator, a setting of the one device, control, with the actuator, the one device based on the setting, and switch-in the actuator for control of another one of the plurality of devices. Related devices and methods also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Peter J. Pereira, Adam P. Nodiff, Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Michael O'Brien, Kimberly DeGraaf, Chad Schneider, Jozef Slanda, Christopher P. Gauvin, James M. Goddard, Brandon W. Craft, Timothy P. Harrah
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Patent number: 11054596Abstract: A laser delivery device may include a connector portion at a proximal end of the laser delivery device and an optical fiber connecting the connector portion to a distal end of the laser delivery device. The connector portion may include a capillary at least partially surrounding a proximal portion of the optical fiber, and the capillary may include dimples on at least a portion of a circumferential surface thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Steven Yihlih Peng, Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Thomas Charles Hasenberg
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Patent number: 11007011Abstract: One described aspect is an optical fiber comprising: a fiber core that extends along a fiber axis, is configured to transmit a laser energy along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end; a first cladding that extends along the fiber axis, is adjacent to the fiber core, and terminates at a distal end; a coating that extends along the fiber axis and terminates at a distal end, wherein the coating is a gold coating; a second cladding that surrounds a portion of the gold coating along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end; an outer jacket that extends along the fiber axis and terminates at a distal end; and a fiber tip. Associated laser systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Steven Yihlih Peng