公开(公告)号：US20090281524A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12463570

申请日：2009-05-11

Applicant: GRANT A. SCHEIBE ,  MARK NELSON

Inventor： GRANT A. SCHEIBE ,  MARK NELSON

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0136

Abstract: A deflectable sheath for use in medical procedures in the vasculature is described. The sheath includes a handle supporting the sheath. Two pull wires run along opposite sides of the sheath to anchors at the deflectable distal end. The handle includes a rotatable member that moves a threaded member including wire guide in a back and forth translation. As the movement occurs, force is applied to either one or the other of the pull wires to cause deflection of distal end of the sheath in either and upwardly or a downwardly direction with respect to the longitudinal axis of the sheath.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于脉管系统中的医疗程序的可偏转护套。 鞘包括支撑鞘的手柄。 两条牵引线沿护套的相对侧延伸，以锚定在可偏转的远端。 手柄包括可旋转构件，该可旋转构件使包括导线器的螺纹构件在前后平移中移动。 当运动发生时，力被施加到牵引线中的一个或另一个以引起护套的远端相对于护套的纵向轴线向上或向下的方向偏转。

公开(公告)号：US20090239141A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-24

申请号：US12014260

申请日：2008-01-15

Applicant: Gary Freitag ,  Dominick Frustaci ,  Donald Kaiser

Inventor： Gary Freitag ,  Dominick Frustaci ,  Donald Kaiser

IPC: H01M2/14 ,  H01M2/04

CPC classification number: H01M2/065 ,  H01M2/0426 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: An improved lid for closing the open end of a casing of an electrochemical energy storage device is described. The improved lid comprises a flat region having spaced apart upper and lower planar surfaces joined by a peripheral edge, an angled transition forming a boss protruding from the lower surface, and a bore extending through the boss to the upper surface. An electrical energy storage device is also described, which includes the improved lid secured to the open end of the casing container of the device.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于闭合电化学能量存储装置的壳体的开口端的改进的盖。 改进的盖包括具有由周边边缘连接的间隔开的上平面和下平面的平坦区域，形成从下表面突出的凸台的成角度的过渡部，以及延伸穿过凸台到上表面的孔。 还描述了一种电能存储装置，其包括固定到装置的套管容器的开口端的改进的盖子。

公开(公告)号：US20090163980A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12337170

申请日：2008-12-17

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61N1/08

CPC classification number: A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/086

Abstract: An MRI-compatible electronic medical therapy system is provided for temporarily preventing current flow through an implanted lead wire in the presence of an induced radio frequency, magnetic, or static field. One or more normally closed switches are disposed in series between the AIMD and the one or more distal electrodes. The switch may be incorporated in the AIMD, lead wire, or within or adjacent to the electrode. The switch remains closed during normal AIMD-related therapy, but temporarily opens in the presence of an induced radio frequency, magnetic, or static field so as to prevent current flow through the electrode and lead wire. The switches prevent current from circulating that could be induced by a medical therapeutic diagnostic device, which can cause overheating of lead wires, excessive currents or temperatures and tissue damage.

Abstract translation: 提供一种MRI兼容的电子医疗治疗系统，用于在感应的射频，磁场或静态场的存在下暂时防止流过植入的导线的电流。 一个或多个常闭开关串联设置在AIMD和一个或多个远端电极之间。 该开关可以结合在AIMD，引线中，或者在电极内部或附近。 在正常的AIMD相关治疗期间，开关保持关闭，但是在存在感应射频，磁场或静电场的情况下暂时打开，以防止电流流过电极和引线。 这些开关防止可能由医疗诊断装置引起的电流循环，这可导致引线过热，过度的电流或温度以及组织损伤。

公开(公告)号：US07531274B1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11467664

申请日：2006-08-28

Applicant: Mark J. Roy ,  Hong Gan ,  Paul T. Hallifax

Inventor： Mark J. Roy ,  Hong Gan ,  Paul T. Hallifax

IPC: H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/58

CPC classification number: H01M4/40 ,  H01M4/131 ,  H01M4/133 ,  H01M4/136 ,  H01M4/366 ,  H01M4/483 ,  H01M4/505 ,  H01M4/525 ,  H01M4/54 ,  H01M4/58 ,  H01M4/5815 ,  H01M4/5835 ,  H01M4/661 ,  H01M4/70 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/0569 ,  H01M2004/028 ,  H01M2300/0037

Abstract: A new cathode design has a first cathode active material of a relatively low energy density but of a relatively high rate capability contacted to the outer sides of first and second cathode current collectors and a second cathode active material having a relatively high energy density but of a relatively low rate capability in contact with the inner sides of the current collectors. The first and second current collectors have a thickness in the range of from about 0.001 inches to about 0.002 inches. A conventional Li/SVO cell powering an implantable medical device has the cathode with a current collector of about 0.003 inches. Even though the present current collectors are about one-half as thick as that of a conventional cell, their combined thickness means that the cell has no reduction in current carrying capacity.

Abstract translation: 新的阴极设计具有第一阴极活性材料，其具有相对低的能量密度但具有与第一和第二阴极集电体的外侧接触的相对高的速率能力，以及具有相对较高的能量密度的第二阴极活性材料， 与集电器的内侧接触的相对低的速率能力。 第一和第二集电器的厚度在约0.001英寸至约0.002英寸的范围内。 为可植入医疗器械供电的常规Li / SVO电池具有约0.003英寸的集电器的阴极。 即使目前的集电器的厚度是常规电池的一半，它们的组合厚度意味着电池的电流承载能力没有降低。

公开(公告)号：US07483260B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-27

申请号：US11615410

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Christopher J. Ziarniak ,  Rodney E. Stringham ,  Barry C. Muffoletto ,  Douglas Eberhard ,  Joseph E. Spaulding ,  Yanming Liu ,  Donald Monroe ,  Edward J. Gloss ,  Laurie O'Connor ,  Eric Ziarniak ,  William B. Elliott ,  Eric Stemen ,  Troy Lindke

Inventor： Christopher J. Ziarniak ,  Rodney E. Stringham ,  Barry C. Muffoletto ,  Douglas Eberhard ,  Joseph E. Spaulding ,  Yanming Liu ,  Donald Monroe ,  Edward J. Gloss ,  Laurie O'Connor ,  Eric Ziarniak ,  William B. Elliott ,  Eric Stemen ,  Troy Lindke

IPC: H01G5/38 ,  H01G9/04

CPC classification number: H01G9/04 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G9/008 ,  H01G11/54 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y10T29/417

Abstract: A capacitor a casing of first and second casing members, a feedthrough electrically insulated from the casing and extending there from, first and second anodes electrically connected to each other within the casing, a cathode, and an electrolyte is described. The first anode is electrically connected in parallel to the second anode by a first anode wire having opposite ends contacting the respective first and second anodes. A feedthrough wire extending outside the casing and electrically isolated there from is electrically connected to the first anode wire intermediate the first and second anodes. The cathode is disposed between the first and second anodes.

Abstract translation: 电容器，第一和第二壳体构件的壳体，与壳体电绝缘并从其中延伸的引线，在壳体内彼此电连接的第一和第二阳极，阴极和电解质。 第一阳极通过具有与相应的第一和第二阳极接触的相对端的第一阳极线与第二阳极并联电连接。 延伸到壳体外部并与其电绝缘的馈通线电连接到位于第一和第二阳极之间的第一阳极线。 阴极设置在第一和第二阳极之间。

公开(公告)号：US07482093B1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-27

申请号：US11007974

申请日：2004-12-09

Applicant: Dominick Frustaci ,  Gary Freitag

Inventor： Dominick Frustaci ,  Gary Freitag

IPC: H01M2/14 ,  H01M2/00 ,  H01M6/00

CPC classification number: H01M6/16 ,  H01M2/0207 ,  H01M2/266 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M4/405 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: An insulator structure forming a physical barrier encapsulating the entire electrode assembly including all the positive portions and segregating them from the negative leads and the casing is described. By completely encapsulating the electrode assembly including the cathode lead portions from the anode leads and the casing, no opposite polarity structures that can potentially serve as a surface for lithium bridging are left exposed to electrolyte.

Abstract translation: 描述了形成封装包括所有正极部分的整个电极组件并将其从负极引线和壳体分离的绝缘体结构。 通过从阳极引线和壳体完全地封装包括阴极引线部分的电极组件，没有可能用作锂桥接表面的相反极性结构留下电解质。

公开(公告)号：US07465521B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11007534

申请日：2004-12-08

Applicant: Christine Frysz ,  W. Richard Brown ,  Peter A. Kreidler ,  Sally Ann Smesko ,  Karen Nuwer

Inventor： Christine Frysz ,  W. Richard Brown ,  Peter A. Kreidler ,  Sally Ann Smesko ,  Karen Nuwer

IPC: H01M4/66 ,  C22C38/38 ,  C22C19/05 ,  C22C30/00

CPC classification number: H01M4/661 ,  H01M6/16 ,  H01M10/052 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T428/12278 ,  Y10T428/12306 ,  Y10T428/19

Abstract: Nickel-based alloys are provided for use as a positive electrode current collector in a solid cathode, nonaqueous liquid electrolyte, alkali metal anode active electrochemical cell. The nickel-based alloys are characterized by chemical compatibility with aggressive cell environments, high corrosion resistance and resistance to fluorination and passivation at elevated temperatures, thus improving the longevity and performance of the electrochemical cell. The cell can be of either a primary or a secondary configuration.

Abstract translation: 镍基合金提供用作固体阴极，非水电解液，碱金属阳极活性电化学电池中的正极集电器。 镍基合金的特征在于与腐蚀性细胞环境的化学相容性，高耐腐蚀性和耐高温氟化和钝化，从而改善电化学电池的寿命和性能。 单元格可以是主要或辅助配置。

公开(公告)号：US07383090B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US10968310

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: Robert C. O'Brien ,  Robert Naugler ,  Warren Dabney ,  Christine Frysz ,  Andrew Fisk

Inventor： Robert C. O'Brien ,  Robert Naugler ,  Warren Dabney ,  Christine Frysz ,  Andrew Fisk

IPC: A61N1/04

CPC classification number: H01R4/5033 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0553 ,  A61N1/056 ,  H01R4/183 ,  H01R13/5224

Abstract: High reliability electrical connections between a helical strand and flat electrodes, such as strip electrodes found in implantable neurostimulator systems, are described. The connection consists of a crimp joint in which an inside diameter mandrel is used to provided the coil with sufficient radial rigidity to ensure structural integrity of the crimp. The mandrel is made of a relatively soft biocompatible material that deforms rather than damages the fine wires of the helical strand during crimping. The crimp is accomplished by radial deformation of an annular or semi-annular crimping member that receives the helical strand/mandrel assembly.

Abstract translation: 描述了在可植入的神经刺激器系统中发现的螺旋线和扁平电极之间的高可靠性电连接，例如条形电极。 连接件包括一个卷边接头，其中使用内径心轴来使线圈具有足够的径向刚度，以确保卷曲的结构完整性。 心轴由相对柔软的生物相容性材料制成，其在卷曲期间变形而不损坏螺旋股线的细线。 卷曲是通过接收螺旋股/心轴组件的环形或半环形压接构件的径向变形实现的。

公开(公告)号：US20080085451A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11868593

申请日：2007-10-08

Applicant: Gary Freitag ,  Dominick Frustaci

Inventor： Gary Freitag ,  Dominick Frustaci

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  B22F3/02

CPC classification number: H01M2/027 ,  H01M2/0217 ,  H01M2/022 ,  H01M2/0232 ,  H01M2/0275 ,  H01M2/0285 ,  H01M2/0426 ,  H01M2/065 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M2/18 ,  H01M4/382 ,  H01M6/16 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: A highly compact electrochemical cell comprised of a casing having a proximal opening, a distal opening, and an intermediate sidewall surrounding an enclosed volume. A glass-to-metal seal is disposed in the proximal opening and within the enclosed volume of the casing, and a terminal pin extends from outside the casing through the glass-to-metal seal into the enclosed casing volume. An insulator is disposed along the casing sidewall. A cathode is contained within the insulator in electrical contact with the terminal pin. A separator disc is disposed contiguously with the casing sidewall and in contact with the cathode. An anode is provided in contact with the separator disc and with the casing sidewall opposite the cathode. An electrolyte is provided within the cell, and a lid is sealed to the casing to hermetically enclose the cell contents.

Abstract translation: 一种高度紧凑的电化学电池，包括具有近端开口，远端开口和围绕封闭容积的中间侧壁的壳体。 玻璃 - 金属密封件设置在外壳的近端开口和封闭容积内，并且端子销从壳体外部通过玻璃 - 金属密封件延伸到封闭的外壳体积中。 绝缘体沿壳体侧壁设置。 绝缘体内的阴极与端子引脚电接触。 分隔盘与壳体侧壁相邻设置并与阴极接触。 阳极设置成与分隔盘接触并且壳体侧壁与阴极相对。 在电池内提供电解质，并且将盖子密封到壳体以气密地包围电池内容物。

公开(公告)号：US20080071313A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11860402

申请日：2007-09-24

Applicant: Robert Stevenson ,  Warren Dabney ,  Christine Frysz ,  Richard Brendel

Inventor： Robert Stevenson ,  Warren Dabney ,  Christine Frysz ,  Richard Brendel

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: H03H1/0007 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/0565 ,  A61N1/0573 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  H01F17/06 ,  H01F27/40 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2001/005 ,  H03H2001/0078

Abstract: A TANK filter is provided for a lead wire of an active medical device (AMD). In a preferred form, the TANK filter is integrated into a TIP and/or RING electrode for an active implantable medical device. 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 to attenuate current flow through the lead wire along a range of selected frequencies. In a particularly preferred form, the TANK filter is manufactured using very low k materials of sufficient strength to handle forces applied thereto during installation and use.

Abstract translation: 为主动医疗装置（AMD）的引线提供TANK滤波器。 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。 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，以衰减沿着选定频率的范围的电流 。 在特别优选的形式中，TANK过滤器使用足够强度的极低k材料制造，以在安装和使用期间处理施加到其上的力。