公开(公告)号：US07275846B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US11078643

申请日：2005-03-11

Applicant: Alan L. Browne ,  Jan H. Aase ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Andrew C. Keefe

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Jan H. Aase ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Andrew C. Keefe

IPC: F21V17/02 ,  F21V7/00 ,  B60Q1/06 ,  B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: F21S41/689 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  F21S41/333 ,  F21S41/657 ,  F21S41/675

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an adaptive head light assembly, comprising a parabolic reflector for housing a filament assembly; a lever arm having one end pivotably affixed to a bearing point of the parabolic reflector; an actuator in operative communication with the other end of the lever arm to actuate motion of the lever arm, wherein the actuator comprises a shape memory material adapted to change a shape orientation or modulus property upon receipt of an activation signal; and a spring in operative communication with the other end of the lever arm and adapted to provide a restoring force.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种自适应头灯组件，其包括用于容纳灯丝组件的抛物面反射器; 杠杆臂，其一端可枢转地固定在抛物面反射器的支承点上; 与杠杆臂的另一端可操作地连通的致动器来致动杠杆臂的运动，其中致动器包括适于在接收到激活信号时改变形状取向或模量特性的形状记忆材料; 以及与杠杆臂的另一端可操作地连通并适于提供恢复力的弹簧。

公开(公告)号：US07258347B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-21

申请号：US11074575

申请日：2005-03-08

Applicant: Andrew C. Keefe ,  William Barvosa-Carter ,  Christopher P. Henry ,  Guillermo A. Herrera ,  Geoffrey P. Mc Knight ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson

Inventor： Andrew C. Keefe ,  William Barvosa-Carter ,  Christopher P. Henry ,  Guillermo A. Herrera ,  Geoffrey P. Mc Knight ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: F16J3/00 ,  F16J15/02

CPC classification number: E06B7/2314 ,  B60J10/15 ,  B60J10/16 ,  B60J10/244 ,  B60J10/40 ,  B60J10/50 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  E05B15/16 ,  E05B15/1607 ,  E05B47/0009 ,  E05B47/0011 ,  E05B81/00 ,  E05B81/20 ,  E05C19/001 ,  E05C19/166 ,  E05F1/00 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2400/614 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/55 ,  F16J15/022 ,  F16J15/025 ,  F16J15/027 ,  F16J15/028 ,  F16J15/061 ,  F16J15/064 ,  F16J15/0806 ,  Y10S277/921 ,  Y10S292/65 ,  Y10T16/56 ,  Y10T292/11

Abstract: Active seal assemblies employing active materials that can be controlled and remotely changed to alter the seal effectiveness, wherein the active seal assemblies actively change modulus properties such as stiffness, shape orientation, and the like. In this manner, in seal applications such as a vehicle door application, door opening and closing efforts can be minimized yet seal effectiveness can be maximized.

Abstract translation: 主动密封组件采用可被控制和远程改变以改变密封效能的活性材料，其中主动密封组件主动地改变诸如刚度，形状取向等的模量性质。 以这种方式，在诸如车门应用的密封应用中，可以最小化门打开和关闭的努力，从而可以最大化密封效果。

公开(公告)号：US20070179864A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11728788

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: Richard Leeds

Inventor： Richard Leeds

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: A47C27/14 ,  A47C7/021 ,  A47C7/425 ,  A47C31/11 ,  A47C31/126 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D11/0647 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  Y02T50/46

Abstract: A seating pad assembly is provided for use by travelers to increase the comfort for a seat on a public transportation vehicle or at a public transit terminal. A system and method for ordering the seating pad assembly for a transportation seat includes at least one terminal configured for entering an identifier indicative of a type of transportation seat purchased, e.g., a class of service; a server configured for receiving the identifier, determining dimensions of the seating pad assembly based on the identifier, and generating an order to acquire the determined seating pad assembly; and a communications network for coupling the at least one terminal and the server. The terminal may be configured in the form of a computer, a kiosk or a mobile terminal. The system will allow a purchaser of a transportation seat to either purchase or rent the seating pad assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供了座垫组件以供乘客使用，以增加公共交通工具上的座椅或公共交通终端的舒适度。 用于订购用于运输座椅的座垫组件的系统和方法包括至少一个终端，其被配置用于输入指示所购买的运输座椅类型的标识符，例如一类服务; 服务器，其被配置为接收所述标识符，基于所述标识符确定所述座垫组件的尺寸，以及生成用于获取所确定的座垫组件的顺序; 以及用于耦合所述至少一个终端和所述服务器的通信网络。 终端可以以计算机，报亭或移动终端的形式配置。 该系统将允许运输座椅的购买者购买或租用座垫组件。

公开(公告)号：US07186251B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US10787532

申请日：2004-02-25

Applicant: William Malecki ,  Dan Francis ,  Kenneth Horne ,  Mark E. Deem ,  Hanson Gifford ,  Jose Alejandro

Inventor： William Malecki ,  Dan Francis ,  Kenneth Horne ,  Mark E. Deem ,  Hanson Gifford ,  Jose Alejandro

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2017/00575 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: Methods, devices and systems for treating patent foramen ovale (PFO) involve advancing a catheter device to a position in a heart for treating a PFO, bringing tissues adjacent the PFO at least partially together, and applying energy to the tissues to substantially close the PFO acutely. Catheter devices generally include an elongate catheter body, at least one tissue apposition member at or near the distal end for bringing the tissues together, and at least one energy transmission member at or near the distal end for applying energy to the tissues. In some embodiments, the tissue apposition member(s) also act as the energy transmission member(s). Applied energy may be monoploar or bipolar radiofrequency energy or any other suitable energy, such as laser, microwave, ultrasound, resistive heating or the like.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗卵孔卵泡（PFO）的方法，装置和系统涉及将导管装置推进到心脏中的位置以治疗PFO，使与PFO相邻的组织至少部分地在一起，并且向组织施加能量以基本上封闭PFO 急剧地 导管装置通常包括细长导管主体，位于或靠近远端的至少一个组织定位构件，用于将组织带到一起，以及在远端处或附近的至少一个能量传递构件，用于向组织施加能量。 在一些实施例中，组织安置构件也用作能量传递构件。 应用能量可以是单极或双极射频能量或任何其它合适的能量，例如激光，微波，超声波，电阻加热等。

公开(公告)号：US20070049928A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11348097

申请日：2006-02-06

Applicant: Richard Fleenor ,  Robert Bromley

Inventor： Richard Fleenor ,  Robert Bromley

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/1462 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: An electrosurgical instrument including a Nickel Titanium alloy electrode that reduces eschar build-up during surgical procedures. Electrosurgical instruments conforming to aspects of the invention include electrosurgery blades, laparoscopic electrodes, and electrosurgery forceps including one or more Nickel Titanium alloy electrodes.

Abstract translation: 一种电外科器械，包括镍钛合金电极，可减少手术过程中的焦痂积聚。 符合本发明方面的电外科手术器械包括电外科刀片，腹腔镜电极和包括一个或多个镍钛合金电极的电外科钳。

公开(公告)号：US20060265965A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11300397

申请日：2005-12-15

Applicant: Francesco Butera ,  Stefano Alacqua ,  Alessandro Zanella

Inventor： Francesco Butera ,  Stefano Alacqua ,  Alessandro Zanella

IPC: B60J5/04

CPC classification number: E05F15/70 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  E05F11/445 ,  E05F15/60 ,  E05F15/689 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2400/358 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/508 ,  E05Y2900/55

Abstract: A door for a motor vehicle of the type without frame for the side window is provided with a device for controlling a slight movement of the window from and into its completely raised position upon opening and closing of the door. Said device comprises shape-memory actuating means.

公开(公告)号：US20060241582A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-26

申请号：US11472923

申请日：2006-06-21

Applicant: William Malecki ,  Dan Francis ,  Kenneth Horne ,  Mark Deem ,  Hanson Gifford ,  Jose Alejandro

Inventor： William Malecki ,  Dan Francis ,  Kenneth Horne ,  Mark Deem ,  Hanson Gifford ,  Jose Alejandro

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B17/0057 ,  A61B17/3439 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00575 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/306 ,  A61B2017/3445 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treatment of patent foramen ovale (PFO) provide for applying energy to tissues adjacent the PFO with a catheter device to substantially close the PFO acutely. Apparatus generally includes a catheter device having at least one energy transmission member at or near its distal end configured to apply energy to PFO tissues to acutely, substantially close the PFO. Applied energy may be monopolar or bipolar radiofrequency energy or any other suitable energy, such as laser, microwave, ultrasound, resistive heating or the like. Some embodiments of a catheter device further include one or more tissue apposition members near the distal end for helping bring PFO tissues together, such as a PFO covering member, a vacuum applying member and/or the like. PFO closure via energy-based approaches of the invention may help prevent stroke, treat migraine headache, and possibly treat or prevent other medical conditions.

公开(公告)号：US20060202512A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11430794

申请日：2006-05-09

Applicant: Diann Brei ,  John Redmond ,  Nathan Wilmot ,  Alan Browne ,  Nancy Johnson ,  Gary Jones

Inventor： Diann Brei ,  John Redmond ,  Nathan Wilmot ,  Alan Browne ,  Nancy Johnson ,  Gary Jones

IPC: B60J7/00

CPC classification number: E05B77/08 ,  B60R21/38 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  E05B47/0009 ,  E05F15/60 ,  E05F15/72 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/536

Abstract: A hood lift mechanism for reversibly increasing the energy absorption capability at appropriate force levels of a vehicle hood includes a vehicle hood; an active material in operative communication with the vehicle hood, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, a magnetorheological fluid, an electroactive polymer, a magnetorheological elastomer, an electrorheological fluid, a piezoelectric material, an ionic polymer metal composite, or combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing active materials; and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in a property of the active material, wherein the reversible change results in an increased clearance distance between the vehicle hood and an underlying component.

公开(公告)号：US07097643B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10792111

申请日：2004-03-02

Applicant: Richard Cornelius ,  William Swanson

Inventor： Richard Cornelius ,  William Swanson

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B90/11 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00247 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/22038 ,  A61B2017/3484 ,  A61B2017/3486 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00279 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00345 ,  A61B2018/00375 ,  A61B2018/00392 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/144 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61M25/0068 ,  A61M25/0074 ,  A61M25/0082 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M25/0662 ,  A61N7/02 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: The present invention provides positioning mechanisms for devices that cause conduction blocks or ablation in desired areas of tissue. The positioning mechanisms allow for variable geometry of the target sites and enable more accurate therapy at the tissue site.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于在组织的期望区域中引起传导阻滞或消融的装置的定位机构。 定位机制允许目标部位的可变几何形状，并使得能够在组织部位进行更准确的治疗。

公开(公告)号：US20060142752A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11359808

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: Theodore Ormsby ,  Ming-Fan Law ,  George Leung

Inventor： Theodore Ormsby ,  Ming-Fan Law ,  George Leung

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: H01Q1/42 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00357 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A RF catheter system includes a catheter with a proximal portion, a distal portion having a distal end and a lumen extending from the proximal portion to the distal portion. Inner and outer coaxially aligned conductors extend within the catheter and are coaxial with the lumen. A deflectable catheter guide is disposed within the catheter lumen and extends proximally within the catheter lumen and terminates distally of the distal end of the catheter to define a biological ablation pathway. A radio-frequency antenna is disposed at the distal portion of the catheter and is in electrical communication with the inner and outer coaxially aligned conductors. The radio-frequency antenna is adaptable to receive and transmit radio-frequency energy for ablating biological tissue along the ablation pathway.