公开(公告)号：US20130023958A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13185636

申请日：2011-07-19

Applicant: Roger B. Fell

Inventor： Roger B. Fell

IPC: A61N1/378

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/37247 ,  A61N1/3787 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: The present disclosure involves a charging system for charging an implanted medical system. The charging device includes a replenishable power supply. The charging device includes a coil assembly electrically coupled to the power supply. The coil assembly includes a primary coil and a plurality of sense coils positioned proximate to the primary coil. The charging device includes electrical circuitry operable to: measure an electrical parameter of the coil assembly; and determine a position of the coil assembly relative to a position of the implanted medical device based on the measured electrical parameter. The charging device includes a visual communications interface operable to: receive an input from the electrical circuitry; and visually display on a screen the position of the coil assembly relative to the position of the implanted medical device based on the input received from the electrical circuitry.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及用于对植入的医疗系统进行充电的充电系统。 充电装置包括可充电电源。 充电装置包括电耦合到电源的线圈组件。 线圈组件包括初级线圈和靠近初级线圈定位的多个感测线圈。 充电装置包括可操作以：测量线圈组件的电参数的电路; 并且基于所测量的电参数确定线圈组件相对于植入医疗装置的位置的位置。 充电装置包括可视通信接口，其可操作以：从电路接收输入; 并且基于从电路接收的输入，在屏幕上可视地显示线圈组件相对于植入的医疗装置的位置的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20130004925A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-03

申请号：US13170558

申请日：2011-06-28

Applicant: Michael Labbe ,  Steven Wilder ,  Ben Cottrill ,  Jeff Gagnon

Inventor： Michael Labbe ,  Steven Wilder ,  Ben Cottrill ,  Jeff Gagnon

IPC: A61N1/372 ,  G09B23/28 ,  G09B5/02

CPC classification number: A61N1/37211 ,  A61N1/36128

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods incorporate the most-used functions of a electrical stimulator's controller into a small, thin pocket controller that is not only comfortable to carry in a pocket, but can also be attached to a key ring, lanyard, or other such carrying device for ease of daily use. A separate patient controller charger is used to charge and control the implanted medical device.

Abstract translation: 设备，系统和方法将电刺激器控制器的最常用的功能结合到一个小而薄的口袋控制器中，这不仅舒适地携带在口袋中，而且还可以连接到钥匙圈，挂绳等 携带装置易于日常使用。 单独的患者控制器充电器用于对植入的医疗装置进行充电和控制。

公开(公告)号：US20120328556A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-27

申请号：US13534164

申请日：2012-06-27

Applicant: Jan J. Lewandowski ,  Yubiao Liu

Inventor： Jan J. Lewandowski ,  Yubiao Liu

IPC: C08F26/02 ,  A01P1/00 ,  C08F8/30 ,  A01N37/46

CPC classification number: A61L33/12 ,  A61L27/54 ,  A61L28/0038 ,  A61L29/16 ,  A61L31/16 ,  A61L2300/25 ,  A61L2300/404

Abstract: A comb-like surfactant polymer for changing the surface properties of biomaterials is described. The surfactant polymer comprises a polymeric backbone of repeating monomeric units having functional groups for chemically attaching to side chains, a plurality of hydrophobic side chains attached to the backbone via the functional groups and a plurality of hydrophilic side chains chemically attached via functional groups to the polymeric backbone. The hydrophilic side chains providing anti-thrombogenic properties to the surfactant. An antimicrobial agent selectively attached to some hydrophilic side chains thereby providing additional antimicrobial properties to the surfactant. The surfactant polymer may be applied to the surface of medical devices to reduce the surfaces thrombogenicity and decrease the number of microorganisms on the surface.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于改变生物材料的表面性质的梳状表面活性剂聚合物。 表面活性剂聚合物包含具有用于化学连接到侧链的具有官能团的重复单体单元的聚合物主链，经由官能团连接到主链上的多个疏水侧链和通过官能团化学连接到聚合物上的多个亲水侧链 骨干。 亲水侧链为表面活性剂提供抗血栓形成性质。 选择性地连接到一些亲水侧链的抗微生物剂，从而为表面活性剂提供额外的抗微生物性质。 可以将表面活性剂聚合物施加到医疗装置的表面以降低表面血栓形成并减少表面上的微生物数量。

公开(公告)号：US20120259384A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：US13082097

申请日：2011-04-07

Applicant: Stephen Trier ,  Jeffrey A. Weisgarber ,  Richard J. Polefko

Inventor： Stephen Trier ,  Jeffrey A. Weisgarber ,  Richard J. Polefko

IPC: A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/36146 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36128

Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary scalable waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy, where scaling function(s) can be used to scale arbitrary waveforms for increased flexibility and which can also be used for charge balancing purposes as well.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生所需形状的任意可缩放波形的方法，装置和/或系统，其可用于产生用于医疗目的的刺激脉冲，例如脊髓刺激治疗，其中缩放功能可用于缩放任意波形 以增加灵活性，并且还可用于电荷平衡目的。

公开(公告)号：US20120259383A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：US13081936

申请日：2011-04-07

Applicant: Stephen Trier ,  Jeffrey A. Weisgarber ,  Richard J. Polefko

Inventor： Stephen Trier ,  Jeffrey A. Weisgarber ,  Richard J. Polefko

IPC: A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/36146 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36125 ,  A61N1/3615 ,  A61N1/36167 ,  A61N1/36175 ,  A61N1/3625 ,  A61N1/37235 ,  G06F1/0328

Abstract: A method, device and/or system for generating arbitrary waveforms of a desired shape that can be used for generating a stimulation pulse for medical purposes such as for spinal cord stimulation therapy.

Abstract translation: 用于产生可用于产生用于医疗目的的刺激脉冲（例如脊髓刺激治疗）的期望形状的任意波形的方法，装置和/或系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120232609A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13413463

申请日：2012-03-06

Applicant: Geddes Frank Owen Tyers ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz

Inventor： Geddes Frank Owen Tyers ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz

IPC: A61N1/375

CPC classification number: H01R27/02 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  H01R24/58 ,  H01R31/065 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: A secondary header for an active implantable medical device (AIMD) incorporates a secondary header plug configured for mating insertion into an AIMD ISO DF4 or IS4 connector cavity, a secondary header ISO DF4 or IS4 connector cavity, and at least one replacement lead connector cavity. The secondary header plug has four electrical contacts which correspond to four electrical contacts of the AIMD connector cavity. The secondary header connector cavity has less than four electrical contacts conductively coupled to the secondary header plug electrical contacts. The replacement lead connector cavity has at least one electrical contact conductively coupled to at least one electrical contact of the secondary header plug. An intermediate conformal section between the secondary header plug and a housing for the secondary header connector cavity places the secondary header connector cavity housing adjacent to an exterior surface of the AIMD.

Abstract translation: 用于有源可植入医疗装置（AIMD）的二次头部包括被配置成用于将插入配合到AIMD ISO DF4或IS4连接器空腔，次级头部ISO DF4或IS4连接器腔体中的次级头部插头以及至少一个替换导线连接器腔体。 辅助插头插头具有四个电触点，其对应于AIMD连接器腔的四个电触头。 次级插头连接器腔具有少于四个电触点，导电地耦合到次级插头电气触头。 替换引线连接器腔具有至少一个导电性地耦合到次级插头插头的至少一个电触头的电触头。 次级插头插头和用于次级插头连接器腔体的壳体之间的中间保形部分将辅助插头连接器腔体外壳邻近于AIMD的外表面。

公开(公告)号：US08260435B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US13042177

申请日：2011-03-07

Applicant: Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: H03H7/0115 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  H01F17/00 ,  H01F27/36 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: A shielded component or network for an active medical device (AMD) implantable lead includes an implantable lead having a length extending from a proximal end to a distal end, all external of an AMD housing, and a passive component or network disposed somewhere along the length of the implantable lead. The passive component or network including at least one inductive component having a primary magnetic field line axis. A conductive shield or housing having a primary longitudinal axis substantially surrounds the inductive component or the passive network. The inductive component's magnetic field line axis is oriented substantially orthogonally to the primary longitudinal axis of the conductive shield or housing.

Abstract translation: 用于有源医疗设备（AMD）可植入引线的屏蔽部件或网络包括具有从近端延伸到远端的长度的可植入引线，AMD壳体的所有外部以及设置在沿着长度的某处的被动部件或网络 的可植入铅。 无源部件或网络包括至少一个具有初级磁场线轴的感应部件。 具有主纵向轴线的导电屏蔽或壳体基本上围绕感应部件或无源网络。 电感元件的磁场线轴线基本上垂直于导电屏蔽或壳体的主纵向轴线定向。

公开(公告)号：US08253555B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12566223

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Scott W. Kelley ,  Geddes Frank Owen Tyers

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Scott W. Kelley ,  Geddes Frank Owen Tyers

IPC: G08B1/08 ,  G08B23/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H01Q1/00

CPC classification number: G06K19/07749 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2562/08 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  A61N1/37229 ,  A61N1/3752

Abstract: A non-hermetically sealed and biocompatible multi-turn RFID loop antenna is electrically connected to a RFID chip which is enclosed within its own hermetically sealed miniature container. The hermetic seal can be very small and the loop antenna can be relatively large, wherein the entire package is both highly reliable, resistant to body fluids and completely biocompatible. The RFID structure can be implanted in a patient and later communicate with an RFID interrogator to provide information relating to the patient and/or implantable medical devices.

Abstract translation: 非密封和生物兼容的多匝RFID环形天线电连接到封装在其自己的密封微型容器内的RFID芯片。 气密密封可以非常小，并且环形天线可以相对较大，其中整个包装都是高度可靠的，耐体液和完全生物相容的。 RFID结构可以植入患者体内，并且随后与RFID询问器通信以提供与患者和/或可植入医疗装置有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08244373B1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12914048

申请日：2010-10-28

Applicant: Ryan Thomas Bauer ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Ryan Thomas Bauer ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/057 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  G01R33/285 ,  G01R33/288 ,  H01F17/00 ,  H01F27/36 ,  H01F2017/065 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: A load-carrying body for reducing torsional and tensile loading on electrical components in an implantable medical electrical lead includes an electronic component disposed in-line with the implantable medical electrical lead, and a casing for the electronic component. The electronic component has a proximal end conductively coupled to a lead conductor and a distal end conductively coupled to a lead electrode. The casing is mechanically coupled to the lead so as to isolate the electrical component from torque or tensile loads applied to the lead, the lead electrode, or both.

Abstract translation: 用于减小植入式医用电线中的电气元件的扭转和拉伸载荷的承载体包括与可植入医用电引线成对设置的电子部件和用于电子部件的壳体。 电子部件具有导电耦合到引线导体的近端和与引线电极导电耦合的远端。 壳体机械地联接到引线，以便将电气部件与施加到引线，引线电极或两者的扭矩或拉伸负载隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20120161901A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13408468

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Christine Frysz ,  Richard L. Brendel

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Christine Frysz ,  Richard L. Brendel

IPC: H03H7/01

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/04 ,  A61B5/0428 ,  A61B5/7203 ,  A61B2562/18 ,  A61M5/14276 ,  A61M5/172 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/3754

Abstract: A TANK filter is provided for a lead wire of an active medical device (AMD). The TANK filter includes a capacitor in parallel with an inductor. The parallel capacitor and inductor are placed in series with the lead wire of the AMD, wherein values of capacitance and inductance are selected such that the TANK filter is resonant at a selected frequency. The Q of the inductor may be relatively maximized and the Q of the capacitor may be relatively minimized to reduce the overall Q of the TANK filter to attenuate current flow through the lead wire along a range of selected frequencies. In a preferred form, the TANK filter is integrated into a TIP and/or RING electrode for an active implantable medical device.

Abstract translation: 为主动医疗装置（AMD）的引线提供TANK滤波器。 TANK滤波器包括与电感并联的电容器。 并联电容器和电感器与AMD的引线串联放置，其中选择电容和电感值，使得TANK滤波器以选定的频率谐振。 电感器的Q可以相对最大化，并且电容器的Q可以相对最小化，以减小TANK滤波器的总体Q，以衰减沿着选定频率的范围通过引线的电流。 在优选形式中，TANK滤波器被集成到用于有源可植入医疗装置的TIP和/或RING电极中。