公开(公告)号：US20030014037A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-16

申请号：US10213031

申请日：2002-08-05

Inventor： Russell B. Thompson ,  David L. McGee ,  James G. Whayne ,  Yi Yang ,  Sidney D. Fleischman

IPC: A61M031/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0138 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/1407 ,  A61B2018/142 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61M25/0043 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/0141 ,  A61M25/0144 ,  A61M25/0147 ,  A61M25/0152 ,  A61M2025/015 ,  A61M2025/0163 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A catheter assembly comprises a sheath, which includes a side wall enclosing an interior bore, a distal region, and an opening in the sidewall. The assembly also comprises a bendable catheter tube, which is carried for sliding movement in the interior bore. The catheter tube has a distal portion. The assembly further comprises a coupling, which joins the distal region of the sheath and the distal portion of the catheter tube. The coupling causes bending of the catheter tube outwardly through the opening, in response to sliding movement of the catheter tube within the interior bore toward the distal region of the sheath.

公开(公告)号：US20020169435A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-14

申请号：US09853136

申请日：2001-05-10

Inventor： Alexander J. Neeb ,  Richard J. Schmidt ,  Brian J. Vanbenschoten ,  William L. Huber ,  Wallace L. Kurtz JR. ,  Ernesto S. Tachauer

IPC: A61F013/15

CPC classification number: A44B18/0046 ,  A44B18/0003 ,  A44B18/0096 ,  B29C2043/465 ,  B29L2031/729 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  Y10T24/11 ,  Y10T24/1952 ,  Y10T24/27 ,  Y10T24/2708

Abstract: A bi-stable hook component of a touch fastener can bend into, and remain in, a stable concave position. Another stable position enables initial engagement with a mating component (e.g., a loop component). The concave position applies engagement-enhancing tension to the engaged loops, and in some cases forces end portions of the hooks into close proximity with one another to secure the fastening and to produce a curved touch fastener that, as engaged, can better conform to an underlying curved surface, such as the contour of a wearer's body. Absorbent articles having such a bi-stable fastening system are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 接触紧固件的双稳态钩部件可以弯曲并保持在稳定的凹形位置。 另一个稳定的位置使得能够与配合部件（例如，环部件）初始接合。 凹形位置将接合增强张力施加到接合环，并且在一些情况下使钩的端部彼此紧密地紧固以固定紧固并且产生弯曲的接触紧固件，其被接合时可以更好地符合 下面的弯曲表面，例如穿着者身体的轮廓。 还公开了具有这种双稳态紧固系统的吸收制品。

公开(公告)号：US06429262B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-06

申请号：US09674701

申请日：2000-11-06

Applicant: Shinichi Akitaya ,  Takanori Nakashima ,  Hitoshi Kuramochi ,  Yoshitaka Sumi

Inventor： Shinichi Akitaya ,  Takanori Nakashima ,  Hitoshi Kuramochi ,  Yoshitaka Sumi

IPC: C08L2310

CPC classification number: C08L23/10 ,  C08L23/12 ,  C08L23/14 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/04

Abstract: A molded polypropylene having an excellent balance among various material properties including impact resistance, transparency, gloss, molding shrinkage, and whitening resistance. The molding is constituted of a material comprising a resin composition comprising 10 to 60% by weight crystalline polypropylene (matrix) and 90 to 40% by weight propylene/&agr;-olefin copolymer (domains). The copolymer has been dispersed in the crystalline polypropylene to form domains elongated in the direction (MD) in which the resin composition flows during molding. Each domain is connected to one or more other domains at least at one site (connecting chain).

Abstract translation: 在耐冲击性，透明性，光泽度，成型收缩率和耐白化性等各种材料性能之间具有优异平衡性的成型聚丙烯。 模制品由包括10至60重量％结晶聚丙烯（基体）和90至40重量％丙烯/α-烯烃共聚物（畴）的树脂组合物的材料构成。 共聚物已经分散在结晶聚丙烯中以形成在模塑过程中树脂组合物流动的方向（MD）伸长的畴。 每个域至少在一个站点（连接链）连接到一个或多个其他域。

公开(公告)号：US20020050133A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-02

申请号：US09934584

申请日：2001-08-23

Applicant: CONSEILS ET MANUFACTURES VLG SA

Inventor： Olivier Cazard

IPC: F16G015/04 ,  F16G013/00

CPC classification number: A44C5/107 ,  A44C27/008 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A bracelet made of links has two rows of side links (1) forming the edges of the bracelet and at least one row of central links (2). The side links (1) have each one two blind bores (3) opening on the inner side directed towards the central links (2) and the central links (2) are traversed each one by two bores (6) extending therethrough. Free pins (7) are placed freely but without any looseness in the bores (3,6) of the lateral links (1) and of the central links (2) and they have, at each one of their ends, a groove (10). The side links (1) have, opening on their lower face, at least one recess (5) giving access to the grooves (10) of two adjoining pins (7). Blocking members (8) are designed for being inserted into the recesses (5) of the side links (1) and they include retaining members (9) co-operating with the grooves (10) of the pins (7).

Abstract translation: 由链接制成的手链具有形成手镯边缘的两排侧链（1）和至少一排中心连杆（2）。 侧连杆（1）具有在朝向中心连杆（2）的内侧上开口的每一个两个盲孔（3），并且中心连杆（2）每一个穿过其中延伸穿过的两个孔（6）。 自由销（7）自由放置，但在侧向连杆（1）和中心连杆（2）的孔（3,6）中没有任何松动，并且它们在其每个端部处具有凹槽（10） ）。 侧连杆（1）在其下表面上具有至少一个凹槽（5），该凹槽（5）允许进入两个邻接的销（7）的凹槽（10）。 阻挡构件（8）被设计成插入侧连杆（1）的凹部（5）中，并且它们包括与销（7）的凹槽（10）配合的保持构件（9）。

公开(公告)号：US06200315B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-13

申请号：US08993211

申请日：1997-12-18

Applicant: John W. Gaiser ,  Hong Li

Inventor： John W. Gaiser ,  Hong Li

IPC: A61B1739

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A left atrium ablation catheter (4), including a sheath (8) and a deflectable electrophysiology catheter (10) housed within the sheath, is used to ablate coronary tissue at a target site within the left atrium (LA) of a heart. The electrophysiology catheter has ablation electrodes (24) along the tip (10). The ablation catheter is introduced into the right atrium (RA) through either the superior vena cava (SVC) or the inferior vena cava (IVC). The distal open end of the sheath is guided through a punctured hole in the interatrial septum and into the left atrium. The distal end (20) of the sheath is either precurved or is steerable so the electrode tip can be directed to the coronary target site in the left atrium. The electrode tip is sized and configured to create the desired lesion at the target site without movement of the electrode tip.

Abstract translation: 包括护套（8）和容纳在护套内的可偏转电生理学导管（10）的左心房消融导管（4）用于在心脏的左心房（LA）内的靶位置消融冠状组织。 电生理学导管具有沿尖端（10）的消融电极（24）。 消融导管通过上腔静脉（SVC）或下腔静脉（IVC）引入右心房（RA）。 护套的远端开口端引导穿过房间隔中的穿刺孔并进入左心房。 鞘的远端（20）是预先的或是可操纵的，使得电极尖端可以被引导到左心房中的冠状动脉靶位点。 电极头的尺寸和构造可以在靶位置产生所需的损伤，而不会移动电极尖端。

公开(公告)号：US5931811A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-03

申请号：US18223

申请日：1998-02-03

Applicant: Michel Haissaguerre ,  Gary S. Falwell

Inventor： Michel Haissaguerre ,  Gary S. Falwell

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/092 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61M37/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0141 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61M25/0147 ,  A61M25/0152 ,  A61N1/0565 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00375 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00952 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A steerable catheter is disclosed which includes a complexly curved proximal section shaped to seat the catheter relative to an anatomical feature within a patient. The catheter also includes a flexible intermediate section which has comparatively greater flexibility than other sections of the catheter. The flexible intermediate section bends in response to forces applied by an attached steering device and substantially all of the flex in the catheter may be contained within the flexible intermediate section. The catheter further has a pre-shaped distal section which is urged into contact with tissue within the patient when the flexible intermediate section flexes. In a preferred embodiment, the distal section supports a plurality of ring electrodes and is shaped to generally correspond to the physiology of a wall of the heart.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种可导向的导管，其包括复合弯曲的近端部分，其形状相对于患者体内的解剖特征而安置导管。 导管还包括柔性中间部分，其具有比导管的其它部分更大的灵活性。 柔性中间部分响应于由附接的转向装置施加的力弯曲，并且导管中的基本上所有的挠曲可以包含在柔性中间部分内。 导管进一步具有预形状的远侧部分，当柔性中间部分弯曲时，其被推动与患者内的组织接触。 在优选实施例中，远侧部分支撑多个环形电极并且成形为大致对应于心脏壁的生理学。

公开(公告)号：US5662294A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-02

申请号：US559860

申请日：1995-11-20

Applicant: Brian J. Maclean ,  Bernard F. Carpenter ,  Mohan S. Misra

Inventor： Brian J. Maclean ,  Bernard F. Carpenter ,  Mohan S. Misra

IPC: B63B1/28 ,  B63G8/18 ,  B63H25/38 ,  B64C3/48 ,  B64C3/18 ,  B63B3/38 ,  B64C3/44 ,  B64C9/04

CPC classification number: B63H25/382 ,  B63B1/28 ,  B63G8/18 ,  B64C3/48 ,  B63B2231/28 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A pliant, controllable contour control surface comprising a first flexible facesheet formed to a first initial contour of the control surface, and a second flexible facesheet formed to a second initial contour of the control surface. The first and second facesheets each have a set of prestrained shape memory alloy tendons embedded therein, extending from a leading edge to a trailing edge of the control surface. Each set of the shape memory alloy tendons is separately connected to a controlled source of electrical current such that tendons of the first and second flexible facesheets can be selectively heated in an antagonistic, slack-free relationship, to bring about a desired modification of the configuration of the control surface. A computer based control system is utilized for maintaining a constant temperature of the antagonists to establish conditions conducive to the stress induced transformation from austenite to martensite, accomplished by causing constant current to flow through the antagonists. Proportional/integral (PI) control is utilized in connection with the opposing shape memory tendons.

Abstract translation: 一种柔顺的可控轮廓控制表面，包括形成为控制表面的第一初始轮廓的第一柔性面板和形成为控制表面的第二初始轮廓的第二柔性面板。 第一和第二面板各自具有嵌入其中的一组预制形状记忆合金筋，从控制表面的前缘延伸到后缘。 每组形状记忆合金钢筋分别连接到受控的电流源，使得第一和第二柔性面板的钢筋可以以对抗，无松弛的关系选择性地加热，从而实现所需配置的修改 的控制面。 使用基于计算机的控制系统来维持拮抗剂的恒定温度以建立有助于通过使恒定电流流过拮抗剂从奥氏体向马氏体的应力诱导的转变的条件。 比例/积分（PI）控制与相对的形状记忆肌腱结合使用。

公开(公告)号：US5583729A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-10

申请号：US173786

申请日：1993-12-27

Applicant: Stephen P. Hassler ,  Gary L. Goedde ,  John Lapp

Inventor： Stephen P. Hassler ,  Gary L. Goedde ,  John Lapp

IPC: H01H31/12 ,  H01H85/12 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H02H7/04

CPC classification number: H01H85/38 ,  H01H31/127 ,  H01H85/12 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  H01H2085/0004 ,  H01H2085/0258

Abstract: A terminal bushing having integral overvoltage and fault current protection includes an insulator having an upper and a lower chamber. Nonlinear resistors are disposed in the upper chamber between a top terminal and an intermediate terminal which are mounted on the insulator. The top terminal, the nonlinear resistors and the intermediate terminal form a first current path through the bushing. The bushing also includes a pair of mounting arms which support a current limiting dropout fuseholder. The fuseholder is disposed in series between the top terminal and a bushing stud which is retained in the lower chamber of the bushing body. A second current path through the bushing is thus formed by the top terminal, the fuseholder and the bushing stud.

Abstract translation: 具有整体过电压和故障电流保护的端子衬套包括具有上室和下室的绝缘体。 非线性电阻器设置在安装在绝缘体上的顶部端子和中间端子之间的上部室中。 顶端子，非线性电阻器和中间端子形成穿过衬套的第一电流路径。 衬套还包括支撑限流熔断器的一对安装臂。 保险丝座串联设置在顶部端子和保持在衬套本体的下部腔室中的套管柱之间。 因此，穿过衬套的第二电流路径由顶部端子，熔断器座和衬套螺柱形成。

公开(公告)号：US5441498A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-15

申请号：US302550

申请日：1994-09-08

Applicant: Rodney C. Perkins

Inventor： Rodney C. Perkins

IPC: A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B18/28 ,  A61M1/00 ,  A61B17/36 ,  A61B17/39

CPC classification number: A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/28 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/22077 ,  A61B2017/2918 ,  A61B2017/32004 ,  A61B2018/00196 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61B2217/007 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A surgical probe, and procedure using the same, enabling a surgeon to cut body tissue by delivering energy, such as a laser beam, to the body tissue and without removing the instrument to cauterize the body tissue by direct application of electric current. The surgical probe includes an elongated member having a fiber optic positioned on a longitudinal axis of the elongated member and pair of elongated electrodes that span an entire length of the elongated member. The elongated electrodes slide lengthwise in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. During cutting procedures, the distal ends of the electrodes are in a retracted position not beyond the distal end of the elongated member, and during cauterization procedures, the distal ends of the electrodes are in an extended position beyond the distal end of the elongated member. In a preferred embodiment, the distal ends of the electrodes are pre-bent so as to converge toward each other as they are extended beyond the distal end of the elongated member.

Abstract translation: 手术探针及其使用方法，使外科医生能够通过将能量（例如激光束）输送到身体组织而切除身体组织，并且不需要通过直接施加电流来移除器械来烧灼身体组织。 手术探针包括细长构件，其具有定位在细长构件的纵向轴线上的光纤和跨越细长构件的整个长度的一对细长电极。 细长电极在平行于纵向轴线的方向上纵向滑动。 在切割过程期间，电极的远端处于不超过细长构件的远端的缩回位置，并且在烧灼过程期间，电极的远端处于超过细长构件的远端的延伸位置。 在优选实施例中，电极的远端被预弯曲，以便当其延伸超过细长构件的远端时朝向彼此会聚。

公开(公告)号：US5440287A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-08

申请号：US174946

申请日：1993-12-27

Applicant: Stephen P. Hassler ,  Stephen P. Johnson ,  John Lapp

Inventor： Stephen P. Hassler ,  Stephen P. Johnson ,  John Lapp

IPC: H01H31/12 ,  H01H85/12 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H01H71/10 ,  H01H71/20

CPC classification number: H01H31/127 ,  H01H85/042 ,  H01H85/12 ,  H01H85/303 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H01H9/102 ,  H01H9/32 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  H01H2085/0004 ,  H01H2085/0258

Abstract: A current responsive latching apparatus may be employed in a dropout fuseholder or other electrical component for retaining the component in a current-carrying position and disconnecting and isolating the electrical component upon the occurrence of an overcurrent of a predetermined magnitude. The apparatus includes a current path through the component, including a current-carrying stud or conductor, a portion of which extends outside the component for releasably engaging a support member. A latching apparatus, which may include an actuating member of memory allow or a bimetallic material, engages the conductor to retain the support member in a supporting position beneath the electrical component. The apparatus may further include a heater element in the current path to ensure that the actuation member is heated to the temperature necessary to cause it to change shape and release the conductor upon the presence of an overcurrent.

Abstract translation: 电流响应闭锁装置可以用在压差保险丝座或其它电气部件中，用于将部件保持在通电位置，并且在发生预定大小的过电流时断开和隔离电气部件。 该装置包括通过部件的电流通路，其包括通电螺柱或导体，其一部分在部件外部延伸以可释放地接合支撑构件。 可以包括存储器允许的致动构件或双金属材料的闭锁装置接合导体，以将支撑构件保持在电气部件下方的支撑位置。 该装置还可以包括当前路径中的加热器元件，以确保致动构件被加热到使其变形的必要温度，并且在存在过电流时释放导体。