Patents by Inventor Yihlih Peng

Yihlih Peng 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).

  • Publication number: 20230414285
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Rongwei Jason XUAN, Thomas C. HASENBERG, Jian James ZHANG, Steven Yihlih PENG, Danop RAJABHANDHARAKS
  • Publication number: 20230378708
    Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to a laser system, including: a plurality of fiber laser amplifiers; a beam combiner configured to combine laser light outputs from the plurality of fiber laser amplifiers; an optical delivery fiber configured to receive the combined output from the plurality of laser amplifiers into the delivery fiber and configured to deliver the combined output to a target; one or more diode lasers configured for providing optical pump pulses to the plurality of fiber laser amplifiers, wherein the laser light outputs from the plurality of fiber laser amplifiers are generated in response to the provided optical pump pulses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Baocheng Yang, Jian Zhang, Steven Yihlih Peng, Michael O'Brien, Rongwei Jason Xuan, Thomas Charles Hasenberg
  • Publication number: 20230329787
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Steven Yihlih PENG
  • Patent number: 11786306
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Rongwei Jason Xuan, Thomas C. Hasenberg, Jian James Zhang, Steven Yihlih Peng, Danop Rajabhandharaks
  • Patent number: 11737825
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Steven Yihlih Peng
  • Publication number: 20230221512
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Yihlih PENG, Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Thomas Charles HASENBERG
  • Patent number: 11604324
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Yihlih Peng, Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Thomas Charles Hasenberg
  • Publication number: 20230064616
    Abstract: A laser system includes a first laser configured to generate a laser light, the first laser light including a first wavelength, a second laser configured to generate a second laser light, the second laser light including a second wavelength different from the first wavelength, and a laser fiber operatively coupled to each of the first laser and the second laser to emit at least one of the first laser light or the second laser light at a target site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Charles HASENBERG, Steven Yihlih PENG, Rongwei Jason XUAN, Baocheng YANG
  • Publication number: 20220079674
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Rongwei Jason XUAN, Thomas C. HASENBERG, Jian James ZHANG, Steven Yihlih PENG, Danop RAJABHANDHARAKS
  • Publication number: 20220022962
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Steven Yihlih PENG
  • Patent number: 11213352
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Rongwei Jason Xuan, Thomas C. Hasenberg, Jian James Zhang, Steven Yihlih Peng, Danop Rajabhandharaks
  • Patent number: 11175462
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Steven Yihlih Peng
  • Publication number: 20210294051
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Yihlih PENG, Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Thomas Charles HASENBERG
  • Publication number: 20210244471
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray CHIA, Steven Yihlih PENG
  • Patent number: 11054596
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Yihlih Peng, Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Thomas Charles Hasenberg
  • Patent number: 11007011
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Steven Yihlih Peng
  • Patent number: 10722308
    Abstract: 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 with an angled distal face; a jacket that surrounds a proximal portion of the fiber core along the fiber axis, and terminates at a distal end located proximal of the angled distal face; a fiber tip including a proximal end with an angled distal face; and a reflector including a proximal face attached to the angled distal face of the fiber core, a distal face attached to the angled proximal face of the fiber tip, and at least one layer configured to direct the laser energy out of the fiber core along a laser axis generally transverse with the fiber axis, wherein the optical fiber tapers along the fiber axis. Associated laser systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Steven Yihlih Peng
  • Publication number: 20200233163
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Yihlih Peng, Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Thomas Charles Hasenberg
  • Patent number: 10649162
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Yihlih Peng, Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Thomas Charles Hasenberg
  • Patent number: D887993
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn DeCastro, Jr., Wen-Jui Ray Chia, Steven Yihlih Peng, Adam Nodiff