Tiffany L Tran

US Patent:

20220183827, Jun 16, 2022

Filed:

Feb 24, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/652441

Inventors:

- Irvine CA, US
Ping-Yang Shih - Santa Ana CA, US
Tiffany Diemtrinh Tran - Anaheim CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/24
D05B 19/16
B25J 9/16
B25J 13/02
B25J 11/00
A61B 90/50

Abstract:

An assistance system that can be used for prosthetic heart valve manufacturing or suturing procedures includes an automated fixture that can comprise an articulation arm and a target device holder. The target device holder can be positioned and oriented to reduce operator strain during a manufacturing or inspection process. The assistance system includes a user input device enabling the operator to move between positions to assist in such processes. The assistance system can also be trained by capturing sequences of position data corresponding to a manufacturing or inspection process.

US Patent:

20210220061, Jul 22, 2021

Filed:

Apr 1, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/220420

Inventors:

- Irvine CA, US
Ping-Yang Shih - Santa Ana CA, US
Tiffany Diemtrinh Tran - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

A61B 34/30
A61B 34/00
A61B 90/11
A61B 17/00
A61B 17/04
A61F 2/24
B25J 9/00

Abstract:

A semi-automatic precision positioning robot apparatus and method for use of the same to hold, position, orient and/or move a workpiece are provided. The positioning apparatus utilizes an actuator system of a given configuration to manipulate a workpiece holding unit with multiple degrees of freedom to achieve various positions and orientations. An associated took may further be provided to interact with the workpiece in various positions and orientations. The positioning apparatus enables an operator to obtain high degrees of maneuverability while maintaining precision and consistency in the manufacture and production of various products and components.

US Patent:

20200229917, Jul 23, 2020

Filed:

Apr 7, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/842620

Inventors:

- Irvine CA, US
Ping-Yang Shih - Santa Ana CA, US
Tiffany Diemtrinh Tran - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/24
D05B 19/16
B25J 9/16
B25J 13/02
B25J 11/00
A61B 90/50

Abstract:

An assistance system that can be used for prosthetic heart valve manufacturing or suturing procedures includes an automated fixture that can comprise an articulation arm and a target device holder. The target device holder can be positioned and oriented to reduce operator strain during a manufacturing or inspection process. The assistance system includes a user input device enabling the operator to move between positions to assist in such processes. The assistance system can also be trained by capturing sequences of position data corresponding to a manufacturing or inspection process.

US Patent:

20180250129, Sep 6, 2018

Filed:

Feb 20, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/900672

Inventors:

- Irvine CA, US
Ping Yang Shih - Santa Ana CA, US
Tiffany Diemtrinh Tran - Irvine CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/24
D05B 19/16
B25J 9/16
B25J 13/02

Abstract:

Methods for manufacturing or sewing a prosthetic heart valve and associated systems can include an assistance system that includes an automated fixture that can comprise an articulation arm and a target device holder. The automated fixture can be configured to rotate a target device held by the holder. The assistance system can include a camera system configured to generate an enlarged image of the target device, and a display configured to display the enlarged image. The display can also display information to aid an operator in performing a procedure, for example, instructions, reference images, or a visual indicator to indicate a target position on the target device for performing a step of the procedure.