Rechargeable spinal cord stimulator system

    公开(公告)号:US06516227B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-04

    申请号:US09626010

    申请日:2000-07-26

    Abstract: A spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system provides multiple stimulation channels, each capable of producing up to 10 mA of current into a 1 K&OHgr; load. The SCS system further includes a replenishable power source, e.g., a rechargeable battery, that requires only an occasional recharge, and offers a life of at least 10 years at typical settings. Each of the multiple stimulus channels of the system may be combined with other channels to deliver more than 10 mA of current. Additionally, the SCS system has the capability to stimulate simultaneously on all available channels. Each channel has at least two outputs (one positive and one negative) that can be mapped via a low impedance switching matrix to any electrode contact or the system case, thereby allowing a clinician to provide unique electrical stimulation fields for each current channel. Moreover, this feature, combined with multi-contact electrodes arranged in two or three dimensional arrays, allows “virtual electrodes” to be realized. When the system's replenishable power source is fully charged, the user may operate the SCS system independent of external controllers or power sources. The replenishable power source may be replenished using non-invasive means. The SCS system monitors the state of charge of the internal power source and controls the charging process by monitoring the amount of energy used by the SCS system, and hence the state of charge of the power source. A suitable bidirectional telemetry link allows the SCS system to inform the patient or clinician regarding the status of the system, including the state of charge, and makes requests to initiate an external charge process. Processing circuitry within the implanted portions of the system automatically controls the applied stimulation pulses as a new burst of pulses begins in order to gradually ramp up the amplitude of the pulses to a desired level. Other processing circuitry allows electrode impedance measurements to be regularly made.

    Rotary connector for connecting cables
    93.
    发明授权
    Rotary connector for connecting cables 失效
    用于连接电缆的旋转连接器

    公开(公告)号:US6007355A

    公开(公告)日:1999-12-28

    申请号:US928503

    申请日:1997-09-12

    CPC classification number: B60R16/027 H01R35/025 H01H85/201

    Abstract: A rotary connector configured so as to enable extension or contraction of a cable transmitting electrical signals etc. by connecting a spirally wound flat cable between two cable parts and making the spirally wound flat cable wind or unwind using a rotary body and a fixed body, more particularly a rotary connector able to protect the flat cable from fusing when an overcurrent flows. The plus side connection portion of connection portions between conductors of a flat cable and an outer conductor (cable) electrically connects the conductors of the flat cable and the outer conductor through members having a fuse function. When a short-circuit occurs in the circuit including the flat cable and the outer conductor, the member having a fuse function fuses first so as to prevent the flat cable from heating and fusing.

    Abstract translation: 一种旋转连接器,其被构造成能够通过将螺旋卷绕的扁平电缆连接在两个电缆部件之间并使螺旋卷绕的扁平电缆使用旋转体和固定体进行卷绕或展开,从而能够延伸或收缩传输电信号的电缆等。 特别是能够在过电流流动时保护扁平电缆不熔断的旋转连接器。 扁平电缆的导体和外部导体(电缆)的导体之间的连接部分的正面连接部分通过具有保险丝功能的部件电连接扁平电缆的导体和外部导体。 当包括扁平电缆和外部导体在内的电路发生短路时,具有保险丝功能的部件首先熔断,以防止扁平电缆加热和熔断。

    Fuse with press-connecting terminals and wire cutter
    94.
    发明授权
    Fuse with press-connecting terminals and wire cutter 失效
    带有压接端子和线切割器的保险丝

    公开(公告)号:US5880666A

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-09

    申请号:US940962

    申请日:1997-09-30

    CPC classification number: H01H85/201 H01H1/585

    Abstract: A fuse 15 includes a housing 2 of an insulative resin having a lid 13 and a housing body 11, and a fuse body 1 having a melting portion formed between a pair of press-connecting terminals 4 and 5 arranged in a staggered manner, the fuse body being received in the housing 2. A sheathed wire is press-connected to and retained by the press-connecting terminals 4 and 5 of the fuse body 1, a portion of the sheathed wire, mounted between the press-connecting terminals 4 and 5, being cut, to thereby provide a fuse which has a simple construction, and can be easily mounted at an existing circuit, and also to provide a method of mounting such a fuse.

    Abstract translation: 保险丝15包括具有盖13和壳体11的绝缘树脂的壳体2和熔丝体1,熔丝体1形成在以交错方式布置的一对压接端子4,5之间,熔断体1, 本体被容纳在壳体2中。铠装线被压接并保持在保险丝体1的压接端子4,5上,该铠装线的一部分安装在压接端子4和5之间 被切割,从而提供具有简单结构的保险丝,并且可以容易地安装在现有的电路上,并且还提供一种安装这种保险丝的方法。

    Fuseholder and connector
    95.
    发明授权
    Fuseholder and connector 失效
    保险丝座和连接器

    公开(公告)号:US5868589A

    公开(公告)日:1999-02-09

    申请号:US869892

    申请日:1997-06-05

    CPC classification number: H01H85/201 H01R13/68

    Abstract: A fuse holder and connecting assembly for fusing a circuit and connecting two insulated wires (13, 14), comprising a pair of tubular housing members (15L, 15R), each housing member having a connection chamber, a fuse chamber and a conductive member (W1) extending between the connection chamber and the fuse chamber. The conductive member having a bullet shaped portion (23') located in the connection chamber and a fuse engaging portion (61) located in the fuse chamber. A clamp member (31') having externally threaded surface for threaded engagement with the threaded interior wall of the connection chamber. The clamp member also having a throughbore which is adapted to receive a wire end which is to be connected to the bullet shaped end of the conductive member and clamp the wire end in the connection chamber.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于熔化电路并连接两根绝缘电线(13,14)的保险丝座和连接组件,包括一对管状壳体构件(15L,15R),每个壳体构件具有连接室,保险丝室和导电构件 W1)在连接室和熔断器室之间延伸。 导电构件具有位于连接室中的子弹形部分(23')和位于熔断器室中的保险丝接合部分(61)。 具有外螺纹表面的夹紧构件(31')用于与连接室的螺纹内壁螺纹接合。 所述夹紧构件还具有通孔,所述通孔适于接纳将要连接到所述导电构件的所述子弹形端部并将所述线端部夹持在所述连接室中的线端。

    Fuseholder
    96.
    发明授权
    Fuseholder 失效
    保险丝座

    公开(公告)号:US5444428A

    公开(公告)日:1995-08-22

    申请号:US246282

    申请日:1994-05-19

    CPC classification number: H01H85/201 H01R13/68

    Abstract: An integral plastic fuseholder for receiving portions of a pair of in-line electrical conductors which may be connected to a non-fused electrical adapter plug. One conductor of the pair is severed within the holder to form an open connection until the connection is completed by a flat-blade insertion fuse. A pair of female electrical terminals is located within the fuseholder with each terminal connected to a different end of the severed conductor. The fuseholder has a foldable clam-shell housing formed by a pair of foldable cover sections which are joined by a centrally disposed hinge section. The housing is opened to receive the in-line electrical conductor pair, or alternatively is folded to a closed position to retain the in-line conductor pair and to create a partially enclosed cavity which forms a fuse-insert access opening opposite the hinge section. Any inserted fuse is connected in series with the conductor terminals to complete a fused conductor connection to an adapter plug through the fuseholder. A removable cap is provided to close the fuse-insert access opening.

    Abstract translation: 一体的塑料熔断器,用于接收可连接到非熔接的电适配器插头的一对直列电导体的部分。 该对中的一个导体在保持器内被切断以形成开放的连接,直到通过平面插入式保险丝完成连接。 一对母电气端子位于保险丝座内,每个端子连接到断开导体的不同端。 保险丝座具有可折叠的蛤壳壳体,该壳体由一对可折叠的盖部分形成,所述一对可折叠的盖部分由中心设置的铰链部分连接。 壳体被打开以接收直列电导体对,或者可选地折叠到闭合位置以保持直列导体对并且形成部分封闭的腔体,其形成与铰链部分相对的保险丝插入物进入开口。 任何插入的保险丝与导体端子串联连接,以通过熔断器座完成与适配器插头的熔接导体连接。 提供可拆卸的盖以封闭保险丝插入件开口。

    In-line fuse holder
    97.
    发明授权
    In-line fuse holder 失效
    串联保险丝座

    公开(公告)号:US5055071A

    公开(公告)日:1991-10-08

    申请号:US475349

    申请日:1990-02-05

    CPC classification number: H01H85/201 H01R13/68 H01H1/585 H01H2001/5883

    Abstract: In-line fuse holders for two-bladed fuses are disclosed which can be fastened in series to an electrical wire by severing the wire in which the holder is to be incorporated, inserting the severed ends of the wire into the holder, and mechanically fastening the wire securely in the holder. Various embodiments are shown including holders in which the wires are connected with sliding guillotine blades, and those in which fastening is secured by crimping. Several of the embodiments include cover flaps which hold fuses inserted in the holders securely in place.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于双叶片保险丝的在线保险丝座,其可以通过切断其中将保持器结合在其中的线来串联地紧固到电线,将线的切断的端部插入保持器中,并机械地紧固 电线牢固地固定在支架上。 示出了各种实施例,其包括其中电线与滑动闸刀连接的保持器,以及通过卷曲固定紧固件的保持器。 几个实施例包括将插入保持器中的保险丝固定在适当位置的盖板。

    In-line fuseholder
    98.
    发明授权
    In-line fuseholder 失效
    串联保险丝座

    公开(公告)号:US4648674A

    公开(公告)日:1987-03-10

    申请号:US749970

    申请日:1985-07-01

    CPC classification number: H01H85/201 H01H1/585

    Abstract: The invention relates to an in-line fuseholder which comprises a unitary housing with a cover integral therewith. Two fuse clip insulation displacement contact assemblies are press-fit into the housing. Wire securing mechanisms are provided to facilitate a one-step connection with wires from the exterior. After being closed over the wires, the wire securing mechanisms hold the wires in the housing in a strain-relief fashion. The wire securing mechanisms are also integral with the housing.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在线熔断器,其包括具有与其成一体的盖的整体壳体。 两个保险丝夹绝缘位移接触组件压入外壳。 提供电线固定机构以便于与外部电线的一步连接。 在电线闭合之后,电线固定机构将电线以应变消除的方式固定在外壳中。 电线固定机构也与壳体成一体。

    Holder for electric fuses
    99.
    发明授权
    Holder for electric fuses 失效
    电焊机支架

    公开(公告)号:US3863189A

    公开(公告)日:1975-01-28

    申请号:US43825274

    申请日:1974-01-31

    Inventor: URANI ANGELO

    CPC classification number: H01H85/201

    Abstract: In some electrical installations, each side of each circuit is equipped with an electric fuse; and, in such installations, it is desirable that the fuses for the two sides of any given circuit be close to each other and be readily accessible. The present invention provides a fuseholder which holds the fuses for the two sides of a circuit so they are close to each other and so they are readily accessible.

    Abstract translation: 在一些电气设备中,每个电路的每一侧都配有电熔丝; 并且在这种安装中,期望任何给定电路的两侧的保险丝彼此靠近并且易于接近。 本发明提供了一种保险丝座,其保持电路两侧的保险丝彼此接近并且易于接近。

    Protector for electric circuits
    100.
    发明授权
    Protector for electric circuits 失效
    电路保护器

    公开(公告)号:US3753192A

    公开(公告)日:1973-08-14

    申请号:US3753192D

    申请日:1971-11-22

    Inventor: URANI A

    CPC classification number: H01H85/201 H01R2101/00

    Abstract: A female connector is connected to a conductor and normally telescopes over a male connector on one end of a fuseholder, but is will respond to a separating force, smaller than the elastic limit of that fuseholder, to release that male connector; and a sleeve of insulating material normally encases and insulates the connection between that male connector and that female connector.

    Abstract translation: 母连接器连接到导体,并且通常望远镜位于保险丝座的一端上的阳连接器上,但是将响应于小于该保险丝座的弹性极限的分离力来释放该公连接器; 并且绝缘材料的套管通常包住并绝缘在该阳连接器和该母连接器之间的连接。

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