公开(公告)号：US06728599B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-27

申请号：US09949050

申请日：2001-09-07

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Modjtaba Ghodoussi ,  Darrin Uecker ,  James Wright ,  Amante Mangaser

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Modjtaba Ghodoussi ,  Darrin Uecker ,  James Wright ,  Amante Mangaser

IPC: G05B1500

CPC classification number: A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/77 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  Y10S128/923

Abstract: A medical system that allows a medical device to be controlled by one of two input devices. The input devices may be consoles that contain handles and a screen. The medical devices may include robotic arms and instruments used to perform a medical procedure. The system may include an arbitrator that determines which console has priority to control one or more of the robotic arms/instruments.

公开(公告)号：US06708116B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US10292726

申请日：2002-11-12

Applicant: James Wright

Inventor： James Wright

IPC: G01S502

CPC classification number: B64G1/242

Abstract: A method and apparatus for estimating the orbits of spacecraft or other objects relative to primary celestial bodies, given applicable measurements. The present invention uses the variation of parameters in universal variables for spacecraft trajectory propagation during operation of its optimal sequential orbit estimation. This method provides a universal capability for all three conics: elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic, forward-time and backward-time numerical integration for filtering and smoothing, respectively. A method for determining local and global estimates of atmospheric density is also provided. A method for realistic orbit simulation provides a means for validating an orbit estimate.

Abstract translation: 给出适用的测量值，估算航天器或其他物体相对于主要天体的轨道的方法和装置。 本发明在其最佳顺序轨道估计的运行期间使用通用变量中的参数在航天器轨迹传播中的变化。 这种方法为所有三个圆锥曲面提供了通用能力：椭圆，抛物线和双曲线，分别用于滤波和平滑的前向和后向数字积分。 还提供了一种用于确定局部和全球大气密度估计的方法。 实际轨道模拟的方法提供了一种用于验证轨道估计的方法。

公开(公告)号：US6001108A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-14

申请号：US933

申请日：1997-12-30

Applicant: Yulun Wang ,  Darrin R. Uecker ,  Keith Phillip Laby ,  Jeff Wilson ,  Steve Jordan ,  James Wright

Inventor： Yulun Wang ,  Darrin R. Uecker ,  Keith Phillip Laby ,  Jeff Wilson ,  Steve Jordan ,  James Wright

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/11 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B19/02 ,  A61B19/08

CPC classification number: A61B17/11 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/35 ,  A61B34/37 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B34/71 ,  A61B34/72 ,  A61B34/75 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B34/77 ,  B25J9/1689 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00243 ,  A61B2017/00252 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00703 ,  A61B2017/00973 ,  A61B2017/1107 ,  A61B2017/1135 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2929 ,  A61B2034/2059 ,  A61B2034/742 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B46/10 ,  A61B50/00 ,  A61B90/361 ,  G05B2219/45119

Abstract: A system for performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The system includes a pair of surgical instruments that are coupled to a pair of robotic arms. The instruments have end effectors that can be manipulated to hold and suture tissue. The robotic arms are coupled to a pair of master handles by a controller. The handles can be moved by the surgeon to produce a corresponding movement of the end effectors. The movement of the handles is scaled so that the end effectors have a corresponding movement that is different, typically smaller, than the movement performed by the hands of the surgeon. The scale factor is adjustable so that the surgeon can control the resolution of the end effector movement. The movement of the end effector can be controlled by an input button, so that the end effector only moves when the button is depressed by the surgeon. The input button allows the surgeon to adjust the position of the handles without moving the end effector, so that the handles can be moved to a more comfortable position. The system may also have a robotically controlled endoscope which allows the surgeon to remotely view the surgical site. A cardiac procedure can be performed by making small incisions in the patient's skin and inserting the instruments and endoscope into the patient. The surgeon manipulates the handles and moves the end effectors to perform a cardiac procedure such as a coronary artery bypass graft.

公开(公告)号：US5911036A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-08

申请号：US904047

申请日：1997-07-31

Applicant: James Wright ,  Hamid Wasti ,  Darrin R. Uecker

Inventor： James Wright ,  Hamid Wasti ,  Darrin R. Uecker

IPC: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B19/00 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  H04N5/225 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B1/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0386 ,  A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B2017/00216 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B90/30 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An interface that allows a surgeon to remotely control surgical devices and conditions of an operation room. The surgeon views a video image that is displayed by a monitor. The monitor may be coupled to a video device such as a laparoscopic camera that is attached to the end of an endoscope. Static graphic images and a dynamic graphic cursor are overlayed onto the video image. The graphic cursor has a pixel location on the monitor which corresponds to a spatial location of a pointer signal. The pointer signal is transmitted by a transmitter worn on the head of the surgeon. The pointer signal may be a laser which is directed to a screen that is located adjacent to a detection camera. The surgeon may move the graphic cursor relative to the video image by tilting his head and varying the spatial location of the pointer signal. The interface may have a controller which generates output signals in response to the movement of the pointer signal. The output signals may move a robotic arm which controls the position of the endoscope. The controller may also generate command signals when the graphic cursor is moved into a static graphic image. The command may vary a condition of the operating room such as the position of the operating table.

Abstract translation: 允许外科医生远程控制手术器械和手术室条件的界面。 外科医生查看显示器显示的视频图像。 监视器可以耦合到诸如附接到内窥镜的端部的腹腔镜摄像机的视频设备。 静态图形图像和动态图形光标叠加在视频图像上。 图形光标在监视器上具有对应于指针信号的空间位置的像素位置。 指针信号由佩戴在外科医生头部的发射器传输。 指针信号可以是被定向到与检测相机邻近的屏幕的激光器。 外科医生可以通过倾斜头部并改变指针信号的空间位置来相对于视频图像移动图形光标。 接口可以具有响应于指示器信号的移动而产生输出信号的控制器。 输出信号可以移动控制内窥镜位置的机器臂。 当图形光标移动到静态图形图像中时，控制器还可以产生命令信号。 该命令可以改变手术室的状况，例如手术台的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5825982A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-20

申请号：US529095

申请日：1995-09-15

Applicant: James Wright ,  Hamid Wasti ,  Darrin R. Uecker

Inventor： James Wright ,  Hamid Wasti ,  Darrin R. Uecker

IPC: A61B1/05 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B19/00 ,  G06F3/038 ,  G06F3/042 ,  H04N5/225 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0386 ,  A61B1/00039 ,  A61B1/313 ,  A61B90/36 ,  A61B1/05 ,  A61B2017/00216 ,  A61B34/70 ,  A61B90/30 ,  H04N2005/2255

Abstract: An interface that allows a surgeon to remotely control surgical devices and conditions of an operation room. The surgeon views a video image that is displayed by a monitor. The monitor may be coupled to a video device such as a laparoscopic camera that is attached to the end of an endoscope. Static graphic images and a dynamic graphic cursor are overlayed onto the video image. The graphic cursor has a pixel location on the monitor which corresponds to a spatial location of a pointer signal. The pointer signal is transmitted by a transmitter worn on the head of the surgeon. The pointer signal may be a laser which is directed to a screen that is located adjacent to a detection camera. The surgeon may move the graphic cursor relative to the video image by tilting his head and varying the spatial location of the pointer signal. The interface may have a controller which generates output signals in response to the movement of the pointer signal. The output signals may move a robotic arm which controls the position of the endoscope. The controller may also generate command signals when the graphic cursor is moved into a static graphic image. The command may vary a condition of the operating room such as the position of the operating table.

公开(公告)号：US5648211A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-15

申请号：US229279

申请日：1994-04-18

Applicant: Melinda S. Fraiser ,  Catherine A. Spargo ,  George Terrance Walker ,  Mark Van Cleve ,  David James Wright ,  Michael C. Little

Inventor： Melinda S. Fraiser ,  Catherine A. Spargo ,  George Terrance Walker ,  Mark Van Cleve ,  David James Wright ,  Michael C. Little

IPC: C12N15/09 ,  C12N9/12 ,  C12N9/16 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  C12P19/34

CPC classification number: C12Q1/6844

Abstract: Strand Displacement Amplification methods (thermophilic SDA) which can be performed over a broad temperature range (37.degree. C. to 70.degree. C.). The preferred temperature range for thermophilic SDA is 50.degree. C. to 70.degree. C. It has been found that certain thermophilic restriction endonucleases are capable of nicking the hemimodified restriction endonuclease recognition/cleavage site as required by SDA and dissociating from the site. It has further been found that certain thermophilic polymerases are capable of extending from the nick while displacing the downstream strand. Thermophilic SDA, because of reaction temperatures higher than previously possible with conventional SDA enzyme systems, has improved specificity and efficiency, reduced nonspecific background amplification, and potentially improved yields of amplification products. In addition, the need to add the enzymes in a separate step after the initial heat denaturation of double stranded targets is eliminated when enzymes capable of tolerating the denaturation temperature are used.

Abstract translation: 可以在宽温度范围（37℃〜70℃）下进行的链条位移扩增方法（嗜热SDA）。 嗜热SDA的优选温度范围为50℃至70℃。已经发现某些嗜热性限制性内切核酸酶能够根据SDA的要求切割半自由限制性内切核酸酶识别/切割位点并从该位点解离。 还已经发现某些嗜热聚合酶能够从切口延伸，同时移位下游链。 由于反应温度高于以前可能与常规SDA酶系统相比，嗜热SDA具有改进的特异性和效率，降低的非特异性背景扩增以及潜在地提高扩增产物的产量。 此外，当使用能够耐受变性温度的酶时，消除了在双链靶的初始热变性之后的单独步骤中添加酶的需要。

公开(公告)号：US5551969A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-03

申请号：US454469

申请日：1995-05-30

Applicant: James Wright

Inventor： James Wright

IPC: C05F17/02 ,  C05F9/04

CPC classification number: C05F17/0229 ,  Y02P20/145 ,  Y02W30/43

Abstract: A method of continuous composting is carried out in a train of composting trays in an elongate enclosed tunnel. Garbage is deposited into the composting tunnel via a blending trough in which blending augers blend the garbage. The trough then tilts to empty the garbage into an inlet in the top surface of the tunnel to fill an upstream one of the trays. A ram shunts the trays stepwise through the tunnel. The tracks may be U-channels, the webs of which are connected to tunnel sidewalls. The trays rest on one of the legs of the U and the other leg of the U extends over the edge of the tray to protect it from being fouled by garbage. During passage of the trays through the tunnel, the garbage may be mixed by mixers for loosening and aeration of the garbage. Such mixing may have directional components in both longitudinal and transverse directions of the tunnel. Water may be added immediately downstream of the mixing for the purpose of optimizing composting conditions. The water may be added into spray curtains from spaced apart spray bars above and immediately downstream of the mixers. The invention also includes a continuous composter having an blending trough for blending the garbage and for tilting so that the blended garbage falls into an upstream tray.

Abstract translation: 连续堆肥的方法是在细长的封闭通道的一堆堆肥盘中进行。 垃圾通过混合槽堆放在堆肥隧道中，混合搅拌器混合垃圾。 然后，槽倾斜以将垃圾排入隧道顶部表面的入口，以填充托盘的上游一个。 一个柱塞通过隧道逐步分流托盘。 轨道可以是U形通道，其腹板连接到隧道侧壁。 托盘搁置在U的一条腿上，U的另一条腿在托盘的边缘延伸，以防止其被垃圾弄脏。 在托盘穿过隧道期间，垃圾可能被混合器混合，以便松动和充气。 这种混合可以在隧道的纵向和横向方向上具有方向分量。 为了优化堆肥条件，可以在混合的下游立即加入水。 水可以从混合器上方和紧邻混合器下游的间隔开的喷雾条添加到喷雾帘中。 本发明还包括具有混合槽的连续式压实机，用于混合垃圾并用于倾斜，使得混合垃圾落入上游托盘中。

公开(公告)号：US3980936A

公开(公告)日：1976-09-14

申请号：US568257

申请日：1975-04-15

Applicant: Maurice James Wright

Inventor： Maurice James Wright

IPC: G05F1/46 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H02M3/137 ,  H02P7/29 ,  H02P5/16

CPC classification number: B60L11/1805 ,  H02M3/137 ,  H02P7/29 ,  Y02T10/642 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y10S388/903 ,  Y10S388/915

Abstract: A d.c. control circuit includes a slew-rate limiting circuit interposed between a current sensing device which detects current in a load and a control circuit, for switching on and off a thyristor controlling current through the load. The circuit limits the slew rate to a level in excess of the maximum normal current slew rate through the load.

Abstract translation: 一个d.c. 控制电路包括插入在检测负载中的电流的电流检测装置和控制电路之间的转换速率限制电路，用于接通和关断通过负载控制电流的晶闸管。 电路将转换速率限制在超过负载的最大正常电流转换速率的水平。

公开(公告)号：US3944898A

公开(公告)日：1976-03-16

申请号：US479532

申请日：1974-06-14

Applicant: Maurice James Wright

Inventor： Maurice James Wright

IPC: H02P3/14 ,  B60L7/12 ,  B60L11/18 ,  B60L15/28 ,  F28F1/14 ,  H02P7/29 ,  H02P3/12

CPC classification number: B60L7/12 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  F28F1/14 ,  B60L2250/26 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7258

Abstract: A control circuit for an electrically driven vehicles has a traction motor the armature of which can be connected between positive and negative supplies lines in either sense to drive the vehicle in either direction. Also, the armature is connected through a diode to one of the supply lines to permit electrical braking.

Abstract translation: 用于电动车辆的控制电路具有牵引电动机，其牵引电动机可以在任何意义上连接在正电源线和负电源线之间，以在任一方向上驱动车辆。 此外，电枢通过二极管连接到电源线之一以允许电气制动。

公开(公告)号：US2226460A

公开(公告)日：1940-12-24

申请号：US32048740

申请日：1940-02-23

Applicant: STEVEN RILEY CANTRELL ,  JAMES WRIGHT SHIRLEY

Inventor： GERALD BRISTOL ,  RESS WILSHER ARLIN

IPC: A01D76/00

CPC classification number: A01D76/006