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System and Methods for Fluidic Control in Ophthalmic Procedures (Case No. 2024-229)
Summary: Researchers in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UCLA developed an innovative mechatronic system that can perform fast and accurate pressure regulation during cataract surgeries. Background: Despite being generally safe and successful, cataract surgery has a complication rate of about 6%, which is concerning given the high volume...
Published: 10/31/2024   |   Inventor(s): Tsu-Chin Tsao, Yu-Ting (Kevin) Lai, Aya Barzelay
Keywords(s): biomedical sensors, Intraocular Lens , Ophthalmology, Robotic Surgery
Category(s): Mechanical > Instrumentation, Medical Devices > Hospital Systems, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems, Therapeutics > Ophthalmology
Multimodal Sensory System for Intraocular Surgery (Case No. 2024-014)
Summary: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering have developed an intraocular device for accurate and precise sensing during intraocular surgical procedures. Background: Intraocular surgical procedures rely on accurate imaging of the surgical environment for improved patient outcome. Traditional imaging modalities include mounting...
Published: 10/23/2024   |   Inventor(s): Tsu-Chin Tsao, Yuting Lai, Aya Barzelay, Steven Schwartz, Mia Sara-Shannon Reyes, Yasamin Foroutani
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Category(s): Electrical, Electrical > Sensors, Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Monitoring And Recording Systems
2020-483 Device for Mobilizing Cortical Material at Lens Equator during Cataract Surgery
SUMMARYUCLA researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology and Mechanical Engineering have developed an instrument for the complete removal of cortical material during cataract surgery, including material along the lens equator.BACKGROUNDCataract surgery consists of removing, to the greatest extent possible, the cataract from the capsular bag within...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Jean-Pierre Hubschman, Matthew Gerber, Tsu-Chin Tsao, Jacob Rosen
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Category(s): Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Ophthalmology
2020-491 Modular Platforms with Multi-Rotor Copters Mounted on Hinges or Gimbals to Form Mechanically Constrained Flight Formations
SUMMARY: UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed a modular and reconfigurable mechanical platform that connects any number of multi-rotor copters into one flying unit. BACKGROUND: Multi-rotor copters are used in a wide range of applications including mapping, monitoring, delivery and emergency response....
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Tsu-Chin Tsao
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Category(s): Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Mechanical > Robotics
2011-398 A System For Vascular Access In Preclinical Models
Summary Researchers at UCLA have developed an automated method to access the vasculature of murine models for intravenous injections and blood sampling. The invention provides a standardized and reliable solution to the error prone injections and blood sampling procedures during preclinical studies. Background Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Arion Xenofon Hadjioannou, Tsu-Chin Tsao, Brittany Berry Pusey, Yen Chi Chang
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Category(s): Life Science Research Tools > Animal Imaging
2017-396 Adaptive Any-Fuel Camless Reciprocating Engine
SUMMARY:UCLA researchers in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have developed an adaptive camless engine that can manage grid stability at the local level and provide a path towards meeting renewable energy goals.BACKGROUND:California has set aggressive renewable energy goals for the power sector which has led to a growth in intermittent...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Tsu-Chin Tsao, Raymond ("Mitchell") Spearrin, Peter Sinsheimer
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Category(s): Energy & Environment > Energy Generation
2009-300 Robotic Micro-Surgery System
Robotic Microsurgery SystemSUMMARYResearchers at UCLA have developed a high accuracy and precision robotic system that can perform complete microsurgical procedures with no manual assistance due to its high range of motion and integrated tracking system.BACKGROUNDIn recent years, robotic manipulators have proven beneficial in assisting surgeons in the...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Tsu-Chin Tsao, Steven Schwartz, Jean-Pierre Hubschman, Jason Wilson, Stephen Prince, Jean-Louis Bourges
Keywords(s): Hospital Systems And Devices, Medical Devices and Materials, Robotics, Surgical Tools
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools
2017-506 An MR-Compatible System for Motion Emulation
An MR-Compatible System for Motion EmulationSUMMARYResearchers at UCLA from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Radiological Sciences have developed a magnetic resonance (MR) compatible device that can emulate respiratory motion.BACKGROUNDMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an essential tool of modern medicine. The ability to simulate clinical...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Holden Wu, Kyung Hyun Sung, David Lu, Tsu-Chin Tsao, Cheng-Wei Chen, Yu-Hsiu Lee, James Simonelli, Samantha Mikaiel
Keywords(s): Lab Equipment, Life Science Research Tools, Medical Imaging, MRI, Research Methods
Category(s): Life Science Research Tools, Life Science Research Tools > Lab Equipment, Life Science Research Tools > Research Methods, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging > MRI
2017-500 Laser-Assisted Intraocular Surgical Alignment
Laser-Assisted Intraocular Surgical AlignmentSUMMARYUCLA researchers in the department of Mechanical Engineering have developed an automated procedure for aligning a remote center of motion to a surgical incision point for robot-assisted surgeries.BACKGROUNDRobotic surgery offers a precise and often less-invasive method of performing surgical procedures,...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Jean-Pierre Hubschman, Tsu-Chin Tsao, Cheng-Wei Chen, Matthew Gerber, Yu-Hsiu Lee
Keywords(s): Electronics & Semiconductors, Mechanical Systems, Photonics, Robotics
Category(s): Electrical > Electronics & Semiconductors, Mechanical > Mechanical Systems, Optics & Photonics
2018-371 Intraoperative Assessment of Implant Positioning
SUMMARYResearchers from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Ophthalmology led by Dr. Jean-Pierre Hubschman have developed a modified intralocular lens (IOL) and surgical implantation procedure to treat cataract and refractive anomalies.BACKGROUNDIntraocular lenses (IOL) are used to treat eye refractive conditions like myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia...
Published: 7/19/2023   |   Inventor(s): Matthew Gerber, Jean-Pierre Hubschman, Bruno Dacquay, Tsu-Chin Tsao
Keywords(s): Medical Devices and Materials, Medical Imaging, Ophthalmology, Other, Surgical Tools
Category(s): Medical Devices, Medical Devices > Medical Imaging, Medical Devices > Surgical Tools, Therapeutics > Ophthalmology
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