公开(公告)号：EP0957974A2

公开(公告)日：1999-11-24

申请号：EP96915434.0

申请日：1996-05-01

申请人： C.R. BARD, INC.

发明人： GAILEY, Robert, N. ,  POWERS, Kelly, B. ,  CHRISTIAN, Kelly, J. ,  ELIASEN, Kenneth, A. ,  JONES, Donald, J. ,  TOLKOFF, Joshua, M. ,  ALLMAN, Robert, C.

IPC分类号： A61M39 ,  F16L33

CPC分类号： A61M39/12 ,  A61M39/0208 ,  A61M2039/1027 ,  A61M2039/1066 ,  F16L33/225

摘要： A catheter connection system (32, 340, 394, 634) is defined by a rigid, tubular stem (34, 278, 288, 318, 342, 396, 496, 530, 574, 612) attached at a proximal end thereof to a medical device (016, 222, 246, 274, 312, 366, 636). The stem has one or more engagement barbs (49, 226, 254, 280, 290, 320, 358, 408, 466, 538, 586) encircling and radially, outwardly extending on an exterior surface of the stem. The engagement barbs can be configured having a variety of different sizes and positions. A locking barb (50, 228, 258, 294, 322, 360, 412, 472, 510, 541, 632) also encircles and radially, outwardly extends on the exterior surface of the stem. The locking barb is positioned between the medical device and the engagement barbs. A variety of fastening assemblies (57, 300, 304, 328, 414, 480, 492, 555, 600) are provided for inwardly compressing a portion of a body wall (53, 83, 376) of a selected catheter (54, 58, 244, 302, 330, 386, 416, 474, 518, 544, 594), chosen from two or more catheters, against the engagement barbs or locking barb on the stem when the stem is received in the lumen (54, 58, 244, 302, 330, 386, 416, 474, 518, 544, 594) of the selected catheter. The fastening assemblies create a mechanical joinder and liquid-tight seal between the selected catheter and the stem.

公开(公告)号：EP0957780A1

公开(公告)日：1999-11-24

申请号：EP96942819.0

申请日：1996-11-25

申请人： Endomatrix, Inc.

发明人： MAKOWER, Joshua ,  VIDAL, Claude ,  BANKS, Thomas, F. ,  REDMOND, Russell, J.

IPC分类号： A61B17 ,  A61F2 ,  A61B19

CPC分类号： A61B17/12131 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/12022 ,  A61B17/12099 ,  A61B17/12109 ,  A61B17/12113 ,  A61B17/12145 ,  A61B17/12181 ,  A61B17/12186 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00349 ,  A61B2017/00526

摘要： A method of introducing continuous lengths of filament into the body in surgical procedures in which it is desirable to place a significant amount of material into the body through a small portal. The material so introduced may serve to bulk a tissue of cavity of the body or to occlude a vas, as well as to introduce diagnostic or therapeutic agents into a site in the body. A device for implementing the method has a mechanism for feeding the filament through a conduit in such a manner that sufficient force is applided to the filament that it is forced into the desired site. In one embodiment, a system of reciprocating cannulae and synchronized grippers is used to supply the requisite force to the filament.

公开(公告)号：EP0869869A1

公开(公告)日：1998-10-14

申请号：EP96942133.0

申请日：1996-12-02

申请人： B & H MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

发明人： BRIGHT, Lyn, E.

IPC分类号： B26D3 ,  B08B9 ,  B26F3 ,  B29C63 ,  B65C3 ,  B65C9

CPC分类号： B29C63/0013 ,  B08B9/083 ,  B26F3/002 ,  B29C63/38 ,  B65C3/065 ,  B65C9/0015

摘要： A method is described for labeling containers (22, 30 and 44) with a label (12, 32 and 40) that facilitates a de-labeling process. During the labeling process, a frangible region (34 and 42) is formed on the label (12, 32 and 40) which is then applied to containers (22, 30 and 44). After consumer use, the labeled containers (22, 30 and 44) are collected for de-labeling. In the de-labeling process, a mechanical force is applied to the frangible region (34 and 42) which causes the label (12, 32 and 40) to flag outwardly from the container (22, 30 and 44). A separating device then removes the label (12, 32 and 40) from the container (22, 30 and 44). The de-labeled container (22, 30 and 44) may then be cleaned for reuse and provided with a fresh label.

公开(公告)号：EP0868154A1

公开(公告)日：1998-10-07

申请号：EP95944140.0

申请日：1995-12-08

申请人： IMPRA, INC.

发明人： EDWIN, Tarun, J. ,  BANAS, Christopher, E.

IPC分类号： A61F2 ,  B29C55 ,  B29C47 ,  B29C53

CPC分类号： A61F2/07 ,  A61F2/0077 ,  A61F2/848 ,  A61F2/88 ,  A61F2002/072 ,  A61F2002/8483 ,  A61F2220/0016 ,  B29C47/00 ,  B29C47/0014 ,  B29C47/0023 ,  B29C47/0033 ,  B29C53/14 ,  B29C53/58 ,  B29C55/22 ,  B29L2031/753

摘要： A structurally supported graft (10) having a support structure (26) with strain relief sections (30) contained with an internal surface, an external surface, or a wall thickness of a tubular graft member (12). The structurally supported graft (10) may include a beading element (24) which is coextruded with the support structure (26) having strain relief sections (30) and spiraled about the tubular graft (10). The support structure (26) includes differing types of strain relief sections (30) which are capable of allowing for the longitudinal and radial expansion of the structurally supported graft, respectively. The strain relief sections may also include unconnected ends which form outwardly protruding barbs (62) upon expansion of the structurally supported graft for anchoring the graft within a blood vessel or body lumen. The method for making the structurally supported graft includes selecting or preparing a support structure with strain relief sections, co-extruding the structural support with a beading element, forming a spiral about the tubular graft with the co-extruded structure, and securing the co-extruded structure to the tubular graft.

公开(公告)号：EP0855022A1

公开(公告)日：1998-07-29

申请号：EP96933866.0

申请日：1996-09-24

申请人： FATIGUE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES L.L.C.

发明人： BERKLEY, Stanley, G.

IPC分类号： G01N23 ,  B23K31 ,  F02B77 ,  F02C7 ,  F02K3 ,  G01L1 ,  G01L5

CPC分类号： F02B77/081 ,  B23K31/12 ,  G01L5/0047 ,  G01N23/20

摘要： Improved methods for managing a population of metal components subject to fatigue failure are provided. The residual compressive stress in the critical surfaces of such components, especially in areas of high stress concentration, are measured non-destructively using x-ray diffraction techniques. The measured surface residual compressive stress is used as a management criterion. A component having a surface residual compressive stress greater than a predetermined value can be returned to service. However, once the measured surface residual compressive stress of a component falls below the predetermined value, it can either be removed permanently from service, or it can be reworked to increase its surface residual compressive stress and then returned to service. Additionally, by measuring the surface residual compressive stress of an individual component, the remaining service life of that individual component can be estimated. These methods for management of polulations of such metal components allow for increasing the service life of the components in a safe and effective manner. Methods are also provided for the manufacture and/or design of metal parts with improved performance criterion (e.g., reduction in weight) while maintaining acceptable service life. Methods are also provided for establishing quality control procedures using surface residual compressive stress measurements during and/or after the manufacturing process in order to prevent, for example, introduction of metal parts having insufficient surface residual compressive stress levels for their intended use.

公开(公告)号：EP0831983A1

公开(公告)日：1998-04-01

申请号：EP96921449.0

申请日：1996-06-07

申请人： Surgijet Corporation

发明人： MOUTAFIS, Thimothy, E. ,  COFFIN, C., Ronald ,  VAN PATTERSON, Frank ,  YODER, Marvel, John

IPC分类号： A61B17 ,  B26F3 ,  F04B23 ,  F04B43

CPC分类号： A61B17/3203 ,  A61B2017/32032 ,  B26F3/004 ,  Y10T83/04 ,  Y10T83/0453 ,  Y10T83/364

摘要： A system for generating a high pressure fluid jet (44) includes a variable pressure pump (22) and a burst resistant delivery tube (36) which safely conducts the pressurized stream to an instrument (40). The pump may include a disposable diaphragm pump cartridge (28) which is driven by a reusable pump (26). The delivery tube may be a coiled hypo tube which enhances flexibility.

公开(公告)号：EP0821771A1

公开(公告)日：1998-02-04

申请号：EP96944425.0

申请日：1996-12-19

申请人： FLEXIBLE STEEL LACING COMPANY

发明人： KLATT, Richard, A. ,  DRABEK, David, A. ,  WINKLEMAN, John, H.

IPC分类号： F16G3

CPC分类号： F16G3/04 ,  Y10T24/162 ,  Y10T24/1632

摘要： A combination of a belt fastener (10) having upper and lower plates (12, 14) joined by arcuate hinge loops (16a, 16b) and staples (18a, 18b) pre-assembled in apertures formed in the upper plates is provided with staples (18a, 18b) cooperating with the plates (12, 14) to capture an end of a belt (70) between the plates. The edges of the apertures (26-32) provide the staples with vertically spaced areas of interference fit with combination of the pre-assembled staples (18a, 18b) and fasteners being effective to reduce the time required to install these plate-type fasteners on belt ends (70) while also holding the staples (18a, 18b) in an upright, pre-set position against forces that would otherwise cause the staple to slide against the aperture edges until a sufficient driving force is applied for driving the legs (34, 36) through belt material to attach the fastener on a belt end (70).

公开(公告)号：EP0821631A1

公开(公告)日：1998-02-04

申请号：EP96913792.0

申请日：1996-04-16

申请人： INGERSOLL CM SYSTEMS, INC.

发明人： EGBERT, James

IPC分类号： B23B41 ,  B23Q3

CPC分类号： B23Q3/15713 ,  B23B41/12 ,  B23B2215/20 ,  Y10T29/5107 ,  Y10T408/03 ,  Y10T408/3811 ,  Y10T408/3833 ,  Y10T408/55 ,  Y10T409/3056 ,  Y10T409/307 ,  Y10T409/30896 ,  Y10T483/10 ,  Y10T483/17 ,  Y10T483/1733

摘要： A crankshaft is mounted in a fixture (30) which rotates the crankshaft about its longitudinal axis and which tilts the crankshaft about a horizontal axis to allow machining of holes such as oil holes at various rotational positions and at various tilt angles to the longitudinal axis. Preferably, a cutting tool (36) moves along a horizontal plunging axis Z to machine holes on or offset from the longitudinal axis. Preferably, a pair of crankshafts are mounted side-by-side in the fixture to machine two crankshafts simultaneously. The fixture is mounted for tilting by trunnions (124). The pair of crankshafts are spun about the longitudinal axes by a motor carried on the tiltable fixture. An automatic tool changer and loading apparatus (34) store cutting tools and associated guide bushings for the cutting tools.

公开(公告)号：EP0799080A1

公开(公告)日：1997-10-08

申请号：EP95944348.0

申请日：1995-12-19

申请人： Pavlovic, Zoran

发明人： Pavlovic, Zoran

IPC分类号： A63F9 ,  A63F13 ,  A63F1 ,  A63F3

CPC分类号： A63F9/20 ,  A63F1/00 ,  A63F9/1204 ,  A63F2003/00996

摘要： This invention is a game which comprises a set of two-dimensional (Figs. 1, 3) or three-dimensional (Figs. 4-9) game pieces of the same size and geometrical configuration and a method of playing with this game set, with or without a computer. In preferred embodiment, each game piece has a square-shaped playing surface. Each of the four sides of each playing surface of each game piece has a selected visible indicia. The criteria determining how the indicia are to be arranged on the sides are mathematically selected so as to permit the use of the game as a mathematical puzzle. The game pieces are arranged in a mutually abutting side-by-side relationship (Fig. 2B), whereby the indicia on each of the sides may match and align with the indicia on respective abutting sides of other game pieces of the set, and with the top surfaces of the abutting game pieces forming a square (Fig. 2C).

公开(公告)号：EP0786142A1

公开(公告)日：1997-07-30

申请号：EP95937337.0

申请日：1995-10-04

申请人： MAXWELL LABORATORIES, INC.

发明人： FARAHMANDI, C., Joseph ,  DISPENNETTE, John, M.

IPC分类号： H01G9

CPC分类号： H01G9/038 ,  H01G9/155 ,  H01G11/24 ,  H01G11/26 ,  H01G11/28 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T29/417

摘要： A high performance double layer capacitor having an electric double layer formed in the interface between activated carbon and an electrolyte is disclosed. The high performance double layer capacitor includes a pair of aluminum impregnated carbon composite electrodes having an evenly distributed and continuous path of aluminum impregnated within an activated carbon fiber preform saturated with a high performance electrolytic solution. The high performance double layer capacitor is capable of delivering at least 5 Wh/kg of useful energy at power ratings of at least 600 W/kg.