Singapore, Singapore

Zhi Wei Tay

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignees: Agency for Science, Technology and Research, University of California, University of Florida Research Foundation Inc.. Active years: 2024-2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Zhi Wei Tay. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/zhi-wei-tay-e9hr8cgl

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

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Years Active: 2024-2025

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Zhi Wei Tay: Innovator in Magnetic Particle Imaging

Introduction

Zhi Wei Tay is a prominent inventor based in Singapore, known for his contributions to the field of magnetic particle imaging. With a total of 2 patents, Tay has made significant advancements in portable imaging technology that have the potential to impact various applications in medical diagnostics and research.

Latest Patents

Tay's latest patents include a "Portable handheld magnetic particle imaging" device. This invention relates to a portable MPI device that comprises a handheld probe and a processing unit. The handheld probe features a main housing, a first sensor coil, a second sensor coil, a transmitter coil arranged between the first and second sensor coils, and an excitation priming frame housing a magnetic component. The processing unit includes a transmitter communicatively connected to the transmitter coil and the excitation priming frame, as well as a receiver connected to the first and second sensor coils.

Another notable patent is for a "Strongly-interacting magnetic particle imaging" system. This system includes a magnetic field generating system with at least one magnet that provides a gradient magnetic field within an observation region. The gradient magnetic field features a dynamic field-free region (FFR) for an object under observation that has strongly-interacting magnetic particles distributed within it. The system also includes a detection system configured to detect signals from the strongly-interacting magnetic particles, along with a signal processor that processes the detected signals to create images of the particles.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Zhi Wei Tay has worked with esteemed institutions such as the University of California and the University of Florida Research Foundation Inc. His work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding and application of magnetic particle imaging technologies.

Collaborations

Tay has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Bo Zheng and Teck Hock Lee, contributing to the development of innovative imaging solutions.

Conclusion

Zhi Wei Tay's contributions to magnetic particle imaging exemplify the spirit of innovation in the field. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing technology that can enhance medical diagnostics and research capabilities.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
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