Choi, Irvine
Andy W. Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20130289399 | DECOMPRESSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - A method for treating spinal nerve compression includes positioning a media delivery device between a first vertebra and a second vertebra. A visualization media can be delivered from an outlet of the media delivery device while the outlet to the media delivery device is positioned outside of an epidural sac of the subject. The media delivery device can be spaced apart from a portion of the epidural sac between a spinal cord and a ligamentum flavum. A series of instruments can be used to perform a decompression procedure on the subject. | 10-31-2013 |
20140275992 | VISUALIZATION SYSTEMS, INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME IN SPINAL DECOMPRESSION PROCEDURES - A method for positioning a treatment instrument in a subject involves positioning a tissue protector of a visualization instrument in an epidural space of the subject. The tissue protector is viewed and positioned in the epidural space using fluoroscopy. A treatment instrument between a first vertebra and a second vertebra and while viewing the tissue protector positioned in the epidural space. A decompression procedure is performed using the treatment instrument. | 09-18-2014 |
Andy Wonyong Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20130144339 | INTERSPINOUS SPACERS AND ASSOCIATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - Systems, devices, and methods for treating the spine are disclosed herein. Medical devices can be positioned along a subject's spine to treat various conditions and diseases. The medical device can include an actuator assembly and a clamp assembly. The actuator assembly can be positioned at an interspinous space between a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process. The actuator assembly can be used to reconfigure the clamp assembly such that the clamp assembly clamps onto the superior and inferior spinous processes. | 06-06-2013 |
20150190182 | POLYAXIAL SCREWDRIVER FOR A PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM - A polyaxial screwdriver for inserting a bone screw in a vertebra. A polyaxial bone screw assembly includes a coupling element. When a screw engaging end of the polyaxial screwdriver is lowered on the head of the bone screw, the complimentary surfaces of the screw engaging end of the screwdriver and the head of the screw self-align. A ratchet mechanism formed in the screwdriver provides progressive and automatic locking of the polyaxial screwdriver to the coupling element and prevents the accidental unthreading from the coupling element. In another embodiment of the polyaxial screwdriver, a collet slides over the outside surface of the upper end of the coupling element and locks on to the coupling element. In yet another embodiment of a polyaxial screwdriver, the outer sleeve of the polyaxial screwdriver has a split end that securely engages the coupling element. | 07-09-2015 |
Bernard Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20090118622 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WIDEFIELD FUNCTIONAL IMAGING (WiFI) USING INTEGRATED STRUCTURED ILLUMINATION AND LASER SPECKLE IMAGING - An apparatus for wide-field functional imaging (WIFI) of tissue includes a spatially modulated reflectance/fluorescence imaging (SI) device capable of quantitative subsurface imaging across spatial scales, and a laser speckle imaging (LSI) device capable of quantitative subsurface imaging across spatial scales using integrated with the (SI) device. The SI device and LSI device are capable of independently providing quantitative measurement of tissue functional status. | 05-07-2009 |
20110178456 | ASSISTING TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY BY MEANS OF TISSUE FREEZING, VACUUM PRESSURE AND PHOTOHEATING PROCEDURES - This disclosure relates generally to methods for increasing the permeability of tissue. More particularly, it relates to increasing the permeability of a skin tissue or other epidermal tissue to promote delivery of active substances locally and systemically, and to control the delivery of active substances topically. | 07-21-2011 |
20120301839 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF PULPAL VITALITY USING LASER SPECKLE IMAGING - The invention includes a noninvasive method for characterizing dental pulpal vitality of a tooth including the steps of irradiating the tooth with at least partially coherent light, and speckle imaging to provide quantitative feedback to an end user of pulpal blood flow in the tooth, and the tangible records made by such a method. The invention also includes an apparatus for noninvasively characterizing dental pulpal vitality of a tooth comprising a source of at least partially coherent light for irradiating the tooth characterized by a speckle pattern, optics for directing the at least partially coherent light onto the tooth, including a corresponding pulpal cavity within the tooth, a detector for detecting transmission of the at least partially coherent light through the tooth, and a processor coupled to the detector speckle imaging to provide a quantitative feedback of pulpal blood flow in the tooth. | 11-29-2012 |
Brian G. Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20100024627 | PROCESS FOR AND AUTOMATED PAGE FLIPPING DEVICE AND PRODUCTS THEREBY - Systems for automated page turning allow users, for example musicians, to review successive pages of data, such as sheet music, and homologues, without use of their hands. Mechanical and electronic solutions enable users to actuate controllers and have pages turned in an automated fashion, including moving forward and backward to capture desired views of select aspect of the involved data, such as a particular page of music. | 02-04-2010 |
Eugene Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20090118685 | Medicated sleeve - Embodiments of the invention provide a stretchable sleeve having a medicinal section that can be loaded with a medicinal composition and a perforated section comprising a plurality of openings, wherein the medicinal section and the perforated section overlap, and wherein the sleeve is sized so that the interior surface of the medicinal section comfortably fits a body portion and the medicinal section contacts the body portion at the site of pain. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for preparing a sleeve by applying a medicinal composition to the inner surface of the medicinal section through the openings at the perforated section. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for relieving pain in a body portion by pulling the sleeve in an outside-out configuration straight up a body portion without having to roll and flip its exterior surface outside. | 05-07-2009 |
20110208137 | MEDICATED SLEEVE - Embodiments of the invention provide a stretchable sleeve having a medicinal section that can be loaded with a medicinal composition and a perforated section comprising a plurality of openings, wherein the medicinal section and the perforated section overlap, and wherein the sleeve is sized so that the interior surface of the medicinal section comfortably fits a body portion and the medicinal section contacts the body portion at the site of pain. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for preparing a sleeve by applying a medicinal composition to the inner surface of the medicinal section through the openings at the perforated section. Embodiments of the invention also provide methods for relieving pain in a body portion by pulling the sleeve in an outside-out configuration straight up a body portion without having to roll and flip its exterior surface outside. | 08-25-2011 |
Jin-O Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20140322549 | HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX NANOCOMPOSITE - The current disclosure relates to a nanocomposites coating including metal oxide nanocrystals, the nanocomposites further include a mixture of acrylates monomers and oligomers to provide a curable coating that provides high refractive index, high transmittance, and high temperature stability. | 10-30-2014 |
Jin Woo Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20150187187 | WIRELESS VISUAL NOTIFICATION DEVICE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - Disclosed herein are visual notification devices that are capable of wirelessly connecting to a mobile device to provide visual and/or audible notification to users of status changes on their mobile device, such as receipt of SMS, MMS, phone calls, voice mails, calendar appointments, and battery status in a location different from that of the mobile device. In operation a user can place the device in or near a working space (e.g. on a desk, book shelf or table), plug it into an automobile charging port, or strap it on the user's arm, so that the device is in a location different than the user's mobile device The user can visually and/or audibly notified of status changes by simply glancing at the device. The notifications can be user customizable through a user application on the mobile device. Additional user interfaces can be incorporated into the device to provide a set of remote controls for various operation of the mobile device. The user therefore need not repeatedly and continuously open and close the mobile device to determine whether there has been a status change, which is not only time consuming, an unnecessary consumption of battery life, but can also be burdensome and a hazardous distraction. | 07-02-2015 |
20150194648 | BATTERY CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE - An improved battery case adapted to removably receive, protect and provide power to a mobile device is provided. The case includes a base configured to house a rechargeable battery, a user detachable back face cover capable of providing aesthetic modularity to the consumer and manufacturing advantages, and a bumper that is constructed to include a rigid inner frame or skeleton that includes an outwardly extending rib that is molded on either side with an outer softer and more elastic layer that extends over the face of the mobile device. The bumper can be molded as an integral part of the case or be removably attached to the a component of the case. | 07-09-2015 |
20150194833 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE WITH AUXILIARY BATTERY AND POWER CONTROL - A protective case for a mobile device is disclosed. The case includes an additional power source (i.e., a battery) that can supply electric current to the mobile device. A processing device within the protective case may be wirelessly connected to the mobile device, such as with a Bluetooth interface, and thereby control operational aspects of the battery case, including for example control over supplying power to the mobile device. The battery case may be part of a charging system or kit that includes a uniquely designed separate charger. In yet another aspect, the protective case may include unitary bumper flexible bumper co-molded to the body of the case and a male connector extending from a nested portion that is adapted to tilt outward from the case to facilitate insertion of the corresponding female port on the mobile device into the connector and into the case. The protective case may also include a stand in the form of dock or cradle to allow positioning and/or charging of the battery case and mobile device via external contact terminals correspondingly positioned on the outside of the case and in the cavity of the cradle. | 07-09-2015 |
John Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20140073882 | CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OBJECTS AUTHORING - A method for authoring clinical diagnosis data includes: parsing, on a processing device, clinical data regarding components and diagnoses of diseases, the components including at least one of signs, symptoms, or factors for generating structured clinical data; correlating, on the processing device, the structured clinical data based on at least one of the components; determining, on the processing device, clusters of the components that are related to the diseases; identifying, using principal component analysis on the processing device, one or more predictive components of the clusters of the components related to the diseases for generating a diagnosis predictive model; and generating, on the processing device, a disease model based on the diagnosis predictive model, the disease model being for diagnosing a patient in accordance with the identified one or more predictive components. | 03-13-2014 |
20140122109 | CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS OBJECTS INTERACTION - A method for diagnosing a patient using a computer system includes, on the computer system: receiving information from the patient, the information including symptoms and symptom history; identifying a first set of diagnoses using the information; presenting the first set of diagnoses and a first set of questions to the patient in accordance with the information; receiving a first set of answers to the first set of questions; and identifying a second set of diagnoses and a second set of questions in accordance with the first set of answers. | 05-01-2014 |
Kwanghyun David Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20100033886 | METHODS AND ARRANGEMENT FOR PROTECTING AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE - An electronic device having ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) protection for a plurality of sides and including an external cover having at least one aperture and a plurality of slots disposed sufficiently close to a periphery of the at least one aperture. The electronic device further includes an ESD shield configured for providing ESD protection for a second side of an electronic device and also for the first side, the second side being opposite the first side. The ESD shield includes an ESD-shielding surface configured to provide the ESD protection for at least a portion of the second side, and a plurality of orthogonally protruding ESD shielding tabs, individual ones of the plurality of orthogonally protruding ESD shielding tabs configured to fit within respective ones of the plurality of slots when the ESD shield is mated with the external cover. | 02-11-2010 |
Steve Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20090052248 | FLASH MEMORY ARRAY SYSTEM INCLUDING A TOP GATE MEMORY CELL - A memory system includes memory cells arranged in sectors. A decoder corresponding to a sector disables memory cells having a defective top gate. The decoder may include a low voltage or high voltage latch for the disabling. A top gate handling algorithm is included. The memory system may include dynamic top gate coupling. A programming algorithm and waveforms with top gate handling is included. | 02-26-2009 |
20090067239 | FLASH MEMORY ARRAY SYSTEM INCLUDING A TOP GATE MEMORY CELL - A memory system includes memory cells arranged in sectors. A decoder corresponding to a sector disables memory cells having a defective top gate. The decoder may include a low voltage or high voltage latch for the disabling. A top gate handling algorithm is included. The memory system may include dynamic top gate coupling. A programming algorithm and waveforms with top gate handling is included. | 03-12-2009 |
20090323415 | FLASH MEMORY ARRAY SYSTEM INCLUDING A TOP GATE MEMORY CELL - A memory system includes memory cells arranged in sectors. A decoder corresponding to a sector disables memory cells having a defective top gate. The decoder may include a low voltage or high voltage latch for the disabling. A top gate handling algorithm is included. The memory system may include dynamic top gate coupling. A programming algorithm and waveforms with top gate handling is included. | 12-31-2009 |
20110122693 | FLASH MEMORY ARRAY SYSTEM INCLUDING A TOP GATE MEMORY CELL - A memory system includes memory cells arranged in sectors. A decoder corresponding to a sector disables memory cells having a defective top gate. The decoder may include a low voltage or high voltage latch for the disabling. A top gate handling algorithm is included. The memory system may include dynamic top gate coupling. A programming algorithm and waveforms with top gate handling is included. | 05-26-2011 |
Yongki Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20130078622 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR MONITORING SINGLE MOLECULE DYNAMICS - A single molecule sensing device includes a first electrode, a second electrode and a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) connected to the first and second electrodes. At least one linker molecule having first and second functional groups is functionalized with a sidewall of the SWNT, the at least one linker molecule having the first functional group non-covalently functionalized with a sidewall of the single-walled carbon nanotube. A single sensitizing molecule having at least one functional group is functionalized with the second functional group of the at least one linker molecule. | 03-28-2013 |
Yong Moon Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20130165408 | PHENYL CARBAMATE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING EPILESY - A method for treatment or prevention epilepsy comprising administering a phenyl carbamate compound in a pharmaceutically effective amount to a subject in need of treatment or prevention of epilepsy is provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165409 | PHENYL CARBAMATE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN ALLEVIATING OR TREATING PAIN - A phenyl carbamate compound; a composition for treating and/or alleviating pain containing the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient; a method of treating and/or alleviating pain comprising administering the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need of pain treatment; and a use of the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in treating and/or alleviating pain, are provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165410 | PHENYL CARBAMATE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING STROKE - A phenyl carbamate compound; a composition for treating and/or preventing stroke containing the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient; a method of treating and/or preventing stroke comprising administering the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need of stroke treatment; and a use of the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in treating and/or preventing stroke, are provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165509 | PHENYL ALKYL CARBAMATE DERIVATIVE COMPOUND AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - A phenyl alkyl carbamate derivative compound and a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound are provided. More specifically, the phenyl alkyl carbamate derivative compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a composition for muscle relaxation containing the phenyl alkyl carbamate derivative compounds and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient, and a method of muscle relaxation comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of the phenyl alkyl carbamate derivative compound and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a subject in need of to a subject in need of, are provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130184338 | PHENYLPROPYL CARBAMATE DERIVATIVES FOR USE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - A phenyl carbamate compound, and a method of treating and/or preventing multiple sclerosis comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of the phenyl carbamate compound to a subject in need of treating and/or preventing multiple sclerosis, are provided. | 07-18-2013 |
20130203846 | PHENYL CARBAMATE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING ALS - A composition for treating and/or preventing ALS containing the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient; a method of treating and/or preventing ALS comprising administering the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a patient in need of ALS treatment; and a use of the phenyl carbamate compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in treating and/or preventing ALS, are provided. | 08-08-2013 |
20140275243 | PHENYL CARBAMATE COMPOUNDS FOR USE IN PREVENTING OR TREATING PEDIATRIC EPILESY AND EPILESY-RELATED SYNDROMES - The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating a pediatric epilepsy or epilepsy-related syndrome comprising the phenyl carbamate compound as an active ingredient, and a use of the phenyl carbamate compound for preventing and/or treating pediatric epilepsy or pediatric epilepsy-related syndromes. | 09-18-2014 |
20150133541 | PHENYLCARBAMATE COMPOUND AND MUSCLE RELAXANT CONTAINING THE SAME - A novel phenylcarbamate compound and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same are provided. More specifically, a novel phenylcarbamate compound, a composition for muscle relaxation containing the phenylcarbamate compound as an active ingredient, and a method of muscle relaxation comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of the phenylcarbamate compound, are provided. | 05-14-2015 |
Yun-Seung Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20090207081 | Antenna Structures Made of Bulk-Solidifying Amorphous Alloys - Antenna structures made of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and methods of making antenna structures from such bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are described. The bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys providing form and shape durability, excellent resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost net-shape fabrication for the highly intricate antenna shapes. | 08-20-2009 |
20130342413 | ANTENNA STRUCTURES MADE OF BULK-SOLIDIFYING AMORPHOUS ALLOYS - Antenna structures made of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and methods of making antenna structures from such bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys are described. The bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys providing form and shape durability, excellent resistance to chemical and environmental effects, and low-cost net-shape fabrication for the highly intricate antenna shapes. | 12-26-2013 |
Yunyoung Choi, Irvine, CA US
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20150326204 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL STEP ATTENUATORS WITH SMALL OUTPUT GLITCH - Apparatus and methods for digital step attenuators are provided herein. In certain configurations, a DSA includes a plurality of DSA stages that can be set in an attenuation mode or in a bypass mode using a plurality of switching circuits. A first switching circuit of the plurality of switching circuits includes a field effect transistor (FET) switch, a gate resistor, one or more gate resistor bypass switches, and a pulse generation circuit. The gate resistor is electrically connected between a switch control input and a gate of the FET switch, and a switch control signal can be provided to the switch control input to turn on or off the FET switch. In response to detecting a rising and/or falling edge of the switch control signal, the pulse generation circuit can control the one or more gate resistor bypass switches to bypass the gate resistor. | 11-12-2015 |
20150326205 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL STEP ATTENUATORS WITH LOW PHASE SHIFT - Apparatus and methods for digital step attenuators are provided herein. In certain configurations, a digital step attenuator (DSA) includes a plurality of DSA stages arranged in a cascade between an input terminal and an output terminal. Each of the DSA stages can be operated in an attenuation mode or in a bypass mode. The DSA further includes an attenuation control circuit, which can be used to control the modes of operation of the DSA stages. The attenuation control circuit can be used to operate the DSA over a plurality of attenuation steps, which can be digitally selectable. To provide low phase shift across the range of attenuation steps, a DSA stage can include one or more phase compensation capacitors used to provide low phase shift and to compensate for a phase difference between the DSA stage operating in the bypass mode and in the attenuation mode. | 11-12-2015 |