Patents by Inventor Yung-Fang Tsai
Yung-Fang Tsai 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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Patent number: 10864586Abstract: An electrochemical machining device includes a plurality of electrodes, a guiding member and a plate member. The electrodes are disposed around a workpiece. The guiding member is configured to limit and guide each of the electrodes to move. The plate member is configured to exert a force to each of the electrodes. The driving member is configured to rotate the workpiece. The plate member is connected to each of the electrodes. A force-exerting direction of the force from the plate member to each of the electrodes is parallel to a central axis of each of the electrodes or deflects off the central axis. Each of the electrodes is passed through the guiding member and configured to perform a machining on the workpiece which is rotated by the driving member, and each of the electrodes has an electrochemical machining direction which is perpendicular, oblique or parallel to the workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: INTAI TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Yung-Fang Tsai, Chia-Wei Cheng
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Patent number: 10737341Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrochemical machining apparatus including a pressurized tank, a cap, a stabilizing plate, a guiding element, and an electrode. The pressurizing tank has a top surface and a chamber, wherein the top surface is disposed with an opening and a limiting portion. The cap fits in the opening and is limited by the limiting portion to seal the pressurized tank. The stabilizing plate is spaced from the top surface or the cap by a distance. The guiding element penetrates the stabilizing plate to connect with the cap and provides a channel to the chamber. The electrode is guided by the guiding element and penetrates the chamber via the channel. When the electrode processes a workpiece in the chamber during an electrochemical machining operation, the cap takes a pressure generated during the electrochemical machining operation, and the stabilizing plate stabilizes the electrode and the guiding element.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2017Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: INTAI TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Yung-Fang Tsai, Chia-Wei Cheng
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Patent number: 10702912Abstract: A composite manufacturing method with extruding and turning process for extruding and turning a workpiece includes a clamping step, an isolating step, an extruding step and a turning step. The composite manufacturing method is used for manufacturing a surgical instrument. The clamping step is for positioning a clamping portion of the workpiece by a lathe chuck of the lathe apparatus. The isolating step is for blocking a lathe extruding force via an isolating portion of an extruding apparatus. The extruding step is for extruding a processing end portion of the workpiece by the extruding apparatus and generating the lathe extruding force transmitted toward a clamping portion of the workpiece. The turning step is for turning the processing end portion of the extruded workpiece by a lathe apparatus. The extruding apparatus is disposed on the lathe apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2016Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: INTAI TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Yung-Fang Tsai, Yi-Jung Chen
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Patent number: 10413322Abstract: An assembling surgical access device includes a flexible tube and a connecting structure. The flexible tube includes a tube body and a positioning portion connected to the tube body. The connecting structure is connected to the flexible tube, and includes a housing and a tube fixing member. The housing includes a side wall, an end wall, a fixing portion and a tube hole. The fixing portion is connected to the positioning portion of the flexible tube, and the tube body is disposed through the tube hole. The tube fixing member is engaged into the side wall so as to position the positioning portion between the end wall and the tube fixing member.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: INTAI TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Dian-Ying Lin, Yi-Jen Jiang, Shih-Chang Chuang, Yung-Fang Tsai
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Publication number: 20190168325Abstract: An electrochemical machining device includes a plurality of electrodes, a guiding member and a plate member. The electrodes are disposed around a workpiece. The guiding member is configured to limit and guide each of the electrodes to move. The plate member is configured to exert a force to each of the electrodes. The driving member is configured to rotate the workpiece. The plate member is connected to each of the electrodes. A force-exerting direction of the force from the plate member to each of the electrodes is parallel to a central axis of each of the electrodes or deflects off the central axis. Each of the electrodes is passed through the guiding member and configured to perform a machining on the workpiece which is rotated by the driving member, and each of the electrodes has an electrochemical machining direction which is perpendicular, oblique or parallel to the workpiece.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2017Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Yung-Fang TSAI, Chia-Wei CHENG
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Publication number: 20190126372Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrochemical machining apparatus including a pressurized tank, a cap, a stabilizing plate, a guiding element, and an electrode. The pressurizing tank has a top surface and a chamber, wherein the top surface is disposed with an opening and a limiting portion. The cap fits in the opening and is limited by the limiting portion to seal the pressurized tank. The stabilizing plate is spaced from the top surface or the cap by a distance. The guiding element penetrates the stabilizing plate to connect with the cap and provides a channel to the chamber. The electrode is guided by the guiding element and penetrates the chamber via the channel. When the electrode processes a workpiece in the chamber during an electrochemical machining operation, the cap takes a pressure generated during the electrochemical machining operation, and the stabilizing plate stabilizes the electrode and the guiding element.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Yung-Fang TSAI, Chia-Wei CHENG
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Patent number: 10201378Abstract: An injection device is provided for repairing biological tissues and comprises a body, a chamber, an exterior tube, and a screw rod. The chamber is connected with the body and used for accommodating a repairing material. The exterior tube is connected with the chamber. The screw rod is disposed inside the chamber and the exterior tube. The threads of the screw rod disperse the repairing material. By using the threads of the screw rod and a driving force originating from the end of the screw rod, the repairing material is delivered into an organism.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Wiltrom Co., Ltd.Inventors: Huang-Chien Liang, Chun-Jen Liao, Yu-Ming Wang, Hung-Yin Tai, Shih-Chang Chuang, Yung-Fang Tsai
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Patent number: 9969021Abstract: An electrochemical machining apparatus for forming turbine blades includes a main base, an upper seat and an electrode unit. The main base includes a working platform for allowing a turbine blade to be placed thereon. The working platform includes an upper step stage for resisting the turbine blade, and a lower step stage for keeping a predetermined working space from a portion of the turbine blade desired to be cut. The main base has a guiding channel for allowing an electrolyte to flow through the predetermined working space. The upper seat is configured to cover above the main base and to contact one side of the turbine blade to form an electrical connection. The electrode unit includes an anode electrode electrically connected to the upper seat and at least one cathode electrode disposed on the main base.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: INTAI TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Yung-Fang Tsai, Yao-Chung Hsieh
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Publication number: 20180126432Abstract: A composite manufacturing method with extruding and turning process for extruding and turning a workpiece includes a clamping step, an isolating step, an extruding step and a turning step. The composite manufacturing method is used for manufacturing a surgical instrument. The clamping step is for positioning a clamping portion of the workpiece by a lathe chuck of the lathe apparatus. The isolating step is for blocking a lathe extruding force via an isolating portion of an extruding apparatus. The extruding step is for extruding a processing end portion of the workpiece by the extruding apparatus and generating the lathe extruding force transmitted toward a clamping portion of the workpiece. The turning step is for turning the processing end portion of the extruded workpiece by a lathe apparatus. The extruding apparatus is disposed on the lathe apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2016Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Yung-Fang TSAI, Yi-Jung CHEN
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ELECTROCHEMICAL MACHINING APPARATUS WITH CLAMPING DEVICE AND ELECTRODE ALIGNED IN THE SAME DIRECTION
Publication number: 20170151617Abstract: An electrochemical machining apparatus with a clamping device and an electrode aligned in the same direction includes a platen, a lower seat, an anode electrode and a cathode electrode. The platen and the lower seat are located relatively for clamping. A working space is formed between the platen and the lower seat for allowing a workpiece to be placed therein. The anode electrode is disposed on the platen and is electrically connected to the workpiece. The cathode electrode is disposed inside the lower seat and is corresponding to the working space. An isolation layer is disposed between the cathode electrode and the lower seat to avoid an electrical connection. A working gap with a constant distance is preserved between the cathode electrode and the workpiece for allowing an electrolyte to flow therethrough and performing electrochemical machining.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Yung-Fang TSAI, Yao-Chung HSIEH -
Publication number: 20170151620Abstract: An electrochemical machining apparatus for forming turbine blades includes a main base, an upper seat and an electrode unit. The main base includes a working platform for allowing a turbine blade to be placed thereon. The working platform includes an upper step stage for resisting the turbine blade, and a lower step stage for keeping a predetermined working space from a portion of the turbine blade desired to be cut. The main base has a guiding channel for allowing an electrolyte to flow through the predetermined working space. The upper seat is configured to cover above the main base and to contact one side of the turbine blade to form an electrical connection. The electrode unit includes an anode electrode electrically connected to the upper seat and at least one cathode electrode disposed on the main base.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2016Publication date: June 1, 2017Inventors: Yung-Fang TSAI, Yao-Chung HSIEH
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Publication number: 20170112529Abstract: An assembling surgical access device includes a flexible tube and a connecting structure. The flexible tube includes a tube body and a positioning portion connected to the tube body. The connecting structure is connected to the flexible tube, and includes a housing and a tube fixing member. The housing includes a side wall, an end wall, a fixing portion and a tube hole. The fixing portion is connected to the positioning portion of the flexible tube, and the tube body is disposed through the tube hole. The tube fixing member is engaged into the side wall so as to position the positioning portion between the end wall and the tube fixing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Inventors: Dian-Ying LIN, Yi-Jen JIANG, Shih-Chang CHUANG, Yung-Fang TSAI
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Patent number: 9615939Abstract: A spinal fusion surgery instrument for implanting and an intervertebral cage thereof are provided. The spinal fusion surgery instrument includes a body, a gripper subassembly, a first control subassembly, and a second control subassembly. The first control subassembly is provided to generate a displacement between a first connecting member and a second connecting member of the gripper subassembly to change the angle of gripper of the intervertebral cage. The second control subassembly is provided to enable a first gripper member and a second gripper member of the gripper subassembly separating smoothly from the dowel pins of the intervertebral cage. By means of the operation model, the spinal fusion surgery instrument may be controlled easily, and the orientation of the intervertebral cage may be promoted in the process of the surgery.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: INTAI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Ming-Cheng Cho, Dian-Ying Lin, Yung-Fang Tsai, Shin-Chang Chuang
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Publication number: 20170020583Abstract: A surgery device assembly for minimally invasive spinal surgery is provided. The surgery device assembly includes a plurality of pedicle screws, a least one parallel bridge, a guiding device and an elongated rod. The plurality of pedicle screws are drilled into the corresponding spine respectively. Each pedicle screw is clamped by the corresponding parallel bridge in order to keep the cannulas parallel to each other. The top of the sidewalls is a U-type trough in order to adjust a direction of each pedicle screw to the same way. The proper shape of the elongated rod is bent according to the curve formed with the U-type grooves of pedicle screws. The elongated rod is seated in trough portion of each pedicle screw by puncturing the guiding device. The elongated rod is then secured by nuts in order to fix a bony structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: YUNG-FANG TSAI, DIAN-YING LIN, SHIH-CHANG CHUANG, DIN-HSIANG TSENG
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Patent number: 9522071Abstract: An implanting apparatus and an operating method thereof are provided. An implanting apparatus used for implanting an intervertebral cage into a location between two adjacent vertebral bodies, wherein the implanting apparatus comprises a sleeve and an extension member. The extension member has a rod and a coupling column, wherein the rod is screwed inside the sleeve, the coupling column is connected to one end of the rod and exposed outside the sleeve, and the axial direction of the coupling column is substantially perpendicular to that of the rod. When one end of the coupling column is disposed on an inner arc surface of a connecting portion of the intervertebral cage and the rod is rotated with respect to the sleeve, the distance between the coupling column and the sleeve is decreased so as to clamp the connecting portion of the intervertebral cage between the coupling column and the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: WILTROM CO., LTD.Inventors: Yang-Hwei Tsuang, Huang-Chien Liang, Chang-Jung Chiang, Chia-Hsien Chen, Fon-Yih Tsuang, Yung-Fang Tsai
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Publication number: 20160317324Abstract: A spinal fusion surgery instrument for implanting and an intervertebral cage thereof are provided. The spinal fusion surgery instrument includes a body, a gripper subassembly, a first control subassembly, and a second control subassembly. The first control subassembly is provided to generate a displacement between a first connecting member and a second connecting member of the gripper subassembly to change the angle of gripper of the intervertebral cage. The second control subassembly is provided to enable a first gripping member and a second gripping member of the gripper subassembly separating smoothly from the dowel pins of the intervertebral cage. By means of the operation model, the spinal fusion surgery instrument may be controlled easily, and the orientation of the intervertebral cage may be promoted in the process of the surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Ming-Cheng CHO, Dian-Ying LIN, Yung-Fang TSAI, Shin-Chang CHUANG, Hung-Yi CHEN
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Publication number: 20160317323Abstract: A spinal fusion surgery instrument for implanting and an intervertebral cage thereof are provided. The spinal fusion surgery instrument includes a body, a gripper subassembly, a first control subassembly, and a second control subassembly. The first control subassembly is provided to generate a displacement between a first connecting member and a second connecting member of the gripper subassembly to change the angle of gripper of the intervertebral cage. The second control subassembly is provided to enable a first gripper member and a second gripper member of the gripper subassembly separating smoothly from the dowel pins of the intervertebral cage. By means of the operation model, the spinal fusion surgery instrument may be controlled easily, and the orientation of the intervertebral cage may be promoted in the process of the surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Ming-Cheng CHO, Dian-Ying LIN, Yung-Fang TSAI, Shin-Chang CHUANG
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Publication number: 20160278835Abstract: An injection device is provided for repairing biological tissues and comprises a body, a chamber, an exterior tube, and a screw rod. The chamber is connected with the body and used for accommodating a repairing material. The exterior tube is connected with the chamber. The screw rod is disposed inside the chamber and the exterior tube. The threads of the screw rod disperse the repairing material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: HUANG-CHIEN LIANG, CHUN-JEN LIAO, YU-MING WANG, HUNG-YIN TAI, SHIH-CHANG CHUANG, YUNG-FANG TSAI
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Publication number: 20160143675Abstract: A rear-retaining structure for dynamic hip screw (DHS) includes a retaining block and a positioning element. The dynamic hip screw comprises a lag screw, a sideplate, a sleeve with a higher orifice and a lower orifice, and a compression screw. The retaining block of the rear-retaining structure is attached to the sideplate of the dynamic hip screw by the positioning element. A stopper portion of the retaining block is located opposite to the lower orifice of the sleeve. The height of the highest point of the stopper portion in the lower orifice is in inverse proportion to the distance that the lag screw and the compression screw are allowed to slip back in the sleeve from an implant position to the lower orifice; namely, the higher the height of the highest point of the stopper portion is in the lower orifice, the smaller the distance for the slip back.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Yung-Fang Tsai, Pei-Yuan Lee, Tsung-Chen Liu
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Patent number: 9339311Abstract: A rear-retaining structure for dynamic hip screw (DHS) includes a retaining block and a positioning element. The dynamic hip screw comprises a lag screw, a sideplate, a sleeve with a higher orifice and a lower orifice, and a compression screw. The retaining block of the rear-retaining structure is attached to the sideplate of the dynamic hip screw by the positioning element. A stopper portion of the retaining block is located opposite to the lower orifice of the sleeve. The height of the highest point of the stopper portion in the lower orifice is in inverse proportion to the distance that the lag screw and the compression screw are allowed to slip back in the sleeve from an implant position to the lower orifice; namely, the higher the height of the highest point of the stopper portion is in the lower orifice, the smaller the distance for the slip back.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: INTAI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Yung-Fang Tsai, Pei-Yuan Lee, Tsung-Chen Liu