DILATOR WITH DIRECT VISUALIZATION
    151.
    发明申请
    DILATOR WITH DIRECT VISUALIZATION 有权
    具有直观可视化的DILATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20130317296A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-28

    申请号:US13731796

    申请日:2012-12-31

    Inventor: John T. To

    Abstract: Dilators with a threaded distal portion and direct visualization capability may be used for penetrating and dilating stiff tissues and bones. The threaded portion of a dilator engages the tissue between the insertion site and the target site, and may be rotated for advancing through the target tissue in a more controlled fashion. The direct visualization capability may be used to visualize the ligament as the threaded distal portion passes through the ligamentum flavum. The devices and methods described may be used in procedures, for example, where ligaments surrounding the epidural space need to be dilated in order to deliver one or more surgical instruments into the epidural space.

    Abstract translation: 具有螺纹远端部分和直接可视化能力的扩张器可用于穿透和扩张僵硬的组织和骨骼。 扩张器的螺纹部分接合插入部位和靶部位之间的组织,并且可以以更受控制的方式旋转以推进穿过靶组织。 当螺纹远端部分穿过黄韧带时,可以使用直接可视化能力来可视化韧带。 所描述的装置和方法可以用于例如在硬膜外腔周围的韧带需要扩张以便将一种或多种外科器械输送到硬膜外腔中的过程中。

    CONTROLLER FOR OPTICALLY-SWITCHABLE WINDOWS
    152.
    发明申请
    CONTROLLER FOR OPTICALLY-SWITCHABLE WINDOWS 审中-公开
    光开关控制器

    公开(公告)号:US20130271814A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-17

    申请号:US13449251

    申请日:2012-04-17

    Inventor: Stephen C. Brown

    CPC classification number: G02F1/163 E06B9/24 E06B2009/2464

    Abstract: This disclosure provides a window controller that includes a command-voltage generator configured to generate a command voltage signal. The window controller also includes a power-signal generator configured to generate a power signal based on the command voltage signal. The power signal is configured to drive an optically-switchable device on a substantially transparent substrate. In some embodiments, the power-signal generator is configured to generate a power signal having a power profile that includes one or more power profile portions, each power profile portion having one or more voltage or current characteristics.

    Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种窗口控制器,其包括被配置为产生命令电压信号的命令电压发生器。 窗口控制器还包括被配置为基于指令电压信号产生功率信号的功率信号发生器。 功率信号被配置为在基本上透明的基板上驱动光可切换装置。 在一些实施例中,功率信号发生器被配置为产生具有包括一个或多个功率曲线部分的功率分布的功率信号,每个功率分布部分具有一个或多个电压或电流特性。

    Enterprise Value Assessment Tool
    153.
    发明申请
    Enterprise Value Assessment Tool 有权
    企业价值评估工具

    公开(公告)号:US20130253990A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-26

    申请号:US13429275

    申请日:2012-03-23

    CPC classification number: G06Q10/06375 G06Q10/00 G06Q10/06393

    Abstract: An enterprise value assessment tool includes a feedback engine executed by a computer processor. The feedback engine is implemented as a workbook having a tree structure of weighted nodes configured to generate scores according to user inputs regarding an enterprise respective of market drivers and operational drivers. A threshold engine executed by the computer processor uses the scores to calculate an asset rating and an enterprise value. An output engine executed by the computer processor displays contents of the workbook according to user selections, supplies the user inputs to the feedback engine, and generates one or more reports, including an enterprise value report containing the asset rating and the enterprise value.

    Abstract translation: 企业价值评估工具包括由计算机处理器执行的反馈引擎。 反馈引擎被实现为具有加权节点的树结构的工作簿,其被配置为根据关于市场驱动器和操作驱动器的企业的用户输入来生成分数。 由计算机处理器执行的阈值引擎使用分数来计算资产评级和企业价值。 由计算机处理器执行的输出引擎根据用户选择显示工作簿的内容,将用户输入提供给反馈引擎,并生成一个或多个报告,包括包含资产评级和企业价值的企业价值报告。

    METHOD AND DEVICES FOR TREATING SPINAL STENOSIS
    155.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND DEVICES FOR TREATING SPINAL STENOSIS 有权
    用于治疗脊柱狭窄的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110288553A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-24

    申请号:US12953278

    申请日:2010-11-23

    Abstract: Systems and methods for treating spinal stenosis include endoscopic access devices and bone removal devices used to perform a foraminotomy or other bone removal procedures. Some of the bone removal devices include expandable members which may be used to control the forced exerted and/or position of the bone removal mechanism, and to protect neurovascular structures and other soft tissue structures from the bone removal mechanism. Other bone removal devices include a trephine with a viewing window and a guide wire lumen used to position the trephine at a target tissue site using an anchored wire. The viewing window may be used to monitor structures or tissues adjacent to the target tissue site.

    Abstract translation: 用于治疗脊柱狭窄的系统和方法包括用于进行椎间孔切开术或其他骨移除手术的内窥镜检查装置和骨移除装置。 骨去除装置中的一些包括可用于控制骨移除机构的强制施加和/或位置的可扩张构件,以及保护神经血管结构和其他软组织结构免受骨移除机构的影响。 其他骨去除装置包括具有观察窗的环钻和用于使用锚定线将环管定位在目标组织部位的导丝腔。 观察窗可用于监测与目标组织部位相邻的结构或组织。

    DILATOR WITH DIRECT VISUALIZATION
    157.
    发明申请
    DILATOR WITH DIRECT VISUALIZATION 有权
    具有直观可视化的DILATOR

    公开(公告)号:US20110098531A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-28

    申请号:US12762232

    申请日:2010-04-16

    Applicant: John T. To

    Inventor: John T. To

    Abstract: Dilators with a threaded distal portion and direct visualization capability may be used for penetrating and dilating stiff tissues and bones. The threaded portion of a dilator engages the tissue between the insertion site and the target site, and may be rotated for advancing through the target tissue in a more controlled fashion. The direct visualization capability may be used to visualize the ligament as the threaded distal portion passes through the ligamentum flavum. The devices and methods described may be used in procedures, for example, where ligaments surrounding the epidural space need to be dilated in order to deliver one or more surgical instruments into the epidural space.

    Abstract translation: 具有螺纹远端部分和直接可视化能力的扩张器可用于穿透和扩张僵硬的组织和骨骼。 扩张器的螺纹部分接合插入部位和靶部位之间的组织,并且可以以更受控制的方式旋转以推进穿过靶组织。 当螺纹远端部分穿过黄韧带时,可以使用直接可视化能力来可视化韧带。 所描述的装置和方法可以用于例如在硬膜外腔周围的韧带需要扩张以便将一种或多种外科器械输送到硬膜外腔中的过程中。

    MINIMALLY INVASIVE DISCECTOMY
    158.
    发明申请
    MINIMALLY INVASIVE DISCECTOMY 有权
    最小的入侵歧视

    公开(公告)号:US20110087257A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-14

    申请号:US12753788

    申请日:2010-04-02

    Abstract: Systems and methods for minimally invasive discectomy procedures are described herein. The systems include a bendable flexible cannula may have a straight configuration suitable for insertion and withdrawal into spinal tissue, and a curved configuration suitable for accessing certain areas of a vertebral disc that may be difficult to reach in the straight configuration. A cannula is straightened by inserting a straight stylet therethrough. The straight stylet may have a deflectable region that facilitates its insertion into the cannula. Removal of a straight stylet from a cannula may allow the cannula to assume its curved configuration. The systems may be used with tissue removal devices, and certain variations of tissue removal devices may comprise a collector for aspiration, as well as a travel limiter to restrict inadvertent motions of the tissue removal devices within a vertebral structure.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于微创椎间盘切除术的系统和方法。 该系统包括可弯曲的柔性套管可以具有适于插入和退回到脊髓组织中的直线构型,以及适于进入可能难以以直线构型到达的椎间盘的某些区域的弯曲构造。 通过插入一个直管心针将套管拉直。 直的探针可以具有有助于其插入插管的可偏转区域。 从插管中移除直管心可以允许套管呈现其弯曲构型。 该系统可以与组织去除装置一起使用,并且组织去除装置的某些变型可以包括用于抽吸的收集器以及限制在椎骨结构内的组织去除装置的无意的运动的行进限制器。

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