公开(公告)号：US5309910A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-10

申请号：US951157

申请日：1992-09-25

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Thomas F. Kordis ,  David K. Swanson

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Thomas F. Kordis ,  David K. Swanson

IPC: A61B5/042 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61L29/08 ,  A61L29/14 ,  A61L31/10 ,  A61L31/14 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61B5/6856 ,  A61B5/0422 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B5/6853 ,  A61B5/6858 ,  A61B5/6859 ,  A61L29/085 ,  A61L29/145 ,  A61L31/10 ,  A61L31/145 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2562/0209 ,  A61B2562/043 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in interventricular cardiac mapping includes one or more elongated splines each of which carries a plurality of spaced apart electrodes thereon. The body of each spline is formed of a plurality of alternating electrically conductive layers and the electrically non-conductive layers. A separate electrically conductive pathway is provided to connect each of the electrodes to a different one of the conductive layers. Each of the layers is electrically connected to an electrical signal processing device so that signals provided by each of the electrodes can be processed.

Abstract translation: 用于室间心脏映射的电极组件包括一个或多个细长花键，每个细长花键在其上承载多个间隔开的电极。 每个花键的主体由多个交替导电层和非导电层形成。 提供单独的导电路径以将每个电极连接到不同的一个导电层。 每个层电连接到电信号处理装置，使得可以处理由每个电极提供的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130317497A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13958542

申请日：2013-08-03

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  David S. Utley

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  David S. Utley

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/22062 ,  A61B2017/22072 ,  A61B2017/4216 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00107 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00494 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00559 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00654 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/00744 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2018/00869 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00886 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/0091 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/0262 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/124 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2090/3966 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  A61M16/0454 ,  A61M16/0459 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/1086 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N7/02 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: An apparatus includes an expandable member. The expandable member is sized to be positionable in a sphincter. An energy delivery device is positioned on a surface of the expandable member. The energy delivery device has a configuration that provides sufficient energy delivery to create lesions in the interior of the sphincter. When the expandable member is removed from the sphincter, the sphincter returns to its closed or contracted configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括可扩张构件。 可扩张构件的大小可定位在括约肌中。 能量输送装置位于可膨胀构件的表面上。 能量输送装置具有提供足够的能量输送以在括约肌内部产生损伤的构造。 当可伸缩构件从括约肌中取出时，括约肌返回到其闭合或收缩的构型。

公开(公告)号：US08465482B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US13443713

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Simon W. H. Thomas ,  Peter S. Edelstein ,  John T. To ,  Benjamin T. Nordell ,  Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Simon W. H. Thomas ,  Peter S. Edelstein ,  John T. To ,  Benjamin T. Nordell ,  Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/0625 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00035 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00523 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00559 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N7/022 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating female urinary incontinence by applying a form of energy to tissue in the vicinity of the urethra and/or bladder outlet to change tissue compliance without substantially narrowing the urethral and/or bladder outlet lumen. The apparatus comprises an elongated shaft having a means for treating urethral tissue and an expandable member deployable distal of the means for treating. The expandable member is configured to be anchored against the bladder outlet to dispose the means for treating at a desired treatment site in the urethra using only tactile feedback. The means for treating may include a needleless RF electrode, an ultrasound transducer, or a cryogenic probe configured to be advanced through a hollow needle, each of which are designed to reduce or eliminate symptoms associated with urinary incontinence.

公开(公告)号：US20100256713A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12144575

申请日：2008-06-23

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Peter H. Muller ,  Thomas C. Wehman

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Peter H. Muller ,  Thomas C. Wehman

IPC: A61F7/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/082 ,  A61B1/00082 ,  A61B1/005 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/267 ,  A61B1/273 ,  A61B1/303 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61F5/0003

Abstract: Minimally invasive apparatus and method for treating medical conditions of hollow organs. The treatment apparatus and method provide for delivery of energy from fluid sources of energy to the interior surface of the hollow organ in contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the organ.

Abstract translation: 微创装置及治疗中空器官病态的方法。 治疗装置和方法提供能量从能量源传递到与器官的下面的腺体，神经和肌肉壁接触的中空器官的内表面。

公开(公告)号：US20100114087A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12494871

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Charles S. Carignan ,  Simon Thomas

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Charles S. Carignan ,  Simon Thomas

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61M25/1002 ,  A61B8/0833 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00469 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/22074 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00505 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2034/2063 ,  A61B2090/3925 ,  A61M2025/0086 ,  A61M2025/0087

Abstract: Described herein are devices, systems and methods for treatment of tissue within a lumen of a body. For example, the devices described herein may be used to treat the urethra or gastrointestinal tract, including a sphincter. These devices may provide an expandable element at the distal end of an elongate body and may also include a plurality of electrodes (e.g., needle electrodes) configured to extend from the device and into the tissue to deliver energy to multiple, circumferentially arranged treatment sites. Sufficient energy may be delivered from the device to create a desired tissue effect.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于治疗身体内腔内的组织的装置，系统和方法。 例如，本文所述的装置可用于治疗尿道或胃肠道，包括括约肌。 这些装置可以在细长主体的远端处提供可扩张元件，并且还可以包括多个电极（例如针电极），其被配置为从装置延伸到组织中以将能量传递到多个周向布置的治疗部位。 可以从装置输送足够的能量以产生期望的组织效应。

公开(公告)号：US20090254142A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12108499

申请日：2008-04-23

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Peter H. Muller ,  Thomas C. Wehman

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Peter H. Muller ,  Thomas C. Wehman

IPC: A61N1/04

CPC classification number: A61F5/0026 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61F5/0079 ,  A61F5/0083

Abstract: A minimally invasive treatment and appartus for treating medical conditions of hollow organs is described. Electrodes positioned within the organ and in surface contact with the underlying glands, nerves, and muscle walls of the organ apply energy to specific glandular, nerve, or muscular areas to alter the organ's operation.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于治疗中空器官的医疗状况的微创治疗方法。 位于器官内并与器官的下面的腺体，神经和肌肉壁相接触的电极对特定的腺体，神经或肌肉区域施加能量以改变器官的手术。

公开(公告)号：US20090131928A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US12315423

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  David Utley

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  David Utley

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/22062 ,  A61B2017/22072 ,  A61B2017/4216 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00107 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00494 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00559 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00654 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/00744 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2018/00869 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00886 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/0091 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/0262 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/124 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2090/3966 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  A61M16/0454 ,  A61M16/0459 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/1086 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N7/02 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: An apparatus includes an expandable member. The expandable member is sized to be positionable in a sphincter. An energy delivery device is positioned on a surface of the expandable member. The energy delivery device has a configuration that provides sufficient energy delivery to create lesions in the interior of the sphincter. When the expandable member is removed from the sphincter, the sphincter returns to its closed or contracted configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括可扩张构件。 可扩张构件的大小可定位在括约肌中。 能量输送装置位于可膨胀构件的表面上。 能量输送装置具有提供足够的能量输送以在括约肌内部产生损伤的构造。 当可伸缩构件从括约肌中取出时，括约肌返回到其闭合或收缩的构型。

公开(公告)号：US07081125B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-25

申请号：US10795955

申请日：2004-03-08

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Ronald Lax ,  Theodore L. Parker ,  Thomas C. Wehman ,  Theodore Kucklick

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Ronald Lax ,  Theodore L. Parker ,  Thomas C. Wehman ,  Theodore Kucklick

IPC: A61B17/08 ,  A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0057 ,  A61B17/3415 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1487 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00495 ,  A61B2017/005 ,  A61B2017/00637 ,  A61B2017/0065 ,  A61B2017/00672 ,  A61B2017/3441 ,  A61B2017/3492 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61M25/0662

Abstract: A device for introducing a catheter into a vessel through a puncture in a vessel and for sealing the puncture. The device includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end sized to be positioned within a tissue site which includes the puncture. The elongated body includes a utility lumen sized to allow a catheter to be delivered through the utility lumen. The utility lumen is positioned within the elongated body so positioning the elongated body within the tissue site allows a catheter delivered through the utility lumen to enter the vessel. The elongated body also includes a closure lumen having an entrance port. A closure composition can be delivered through the entrance port into the closure lumen. The closure lumen also includes an exit port adjacent the distal end of the elongated body. The closure composition delivered into the closure lumen can be delivered through the exit port to the tissue site adjacent the puncture.

公开(公告)号：US20060058780A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US11207677

申请日：2005-08-18

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Simon W. H. Thomas

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Simon W. H. Thomas

IPC: A61F2/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/403

Abstract: The invention comprises a method and apparatus for treatment of a body part. More particularly, a method and apparatus for heat treatment of tissue using a catheter inserted into a body part is described along with means for positioning the catheter and means for positioning a set of electrodes relative to a tissue sample for treatment. Still more particularly, radio frequency energy at about 400 to 500 kilohertz is used to provide heat for the tissue treatment.

公开(公告)号：US06958062B1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-25

申请号：US08963239

申请日：1997-11-03

Applicant: Edward J. Gough ,  Alan A. Stein ,  Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Edward J. Gough ,  Alan A. Stein ,  Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2018/183

Abstract: A multiple antenna ablation apparatus includes an electromagnetic energy source, a trocar including a distal end, and a hollow lumen extending along a longitudinal axis of the trocar, and a multiple antenna ablation device with three or more antennas. The antennas are initially positioned in the trocar lumen as the trocar is introduced through tissue. At a selected tissue site the antennas are deployable from the trocar lumen in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis. Each of the deployed antennas has an electromagnetic energy delivery surface of sufficient size to, (i) create a volumetric ablation between the deployed antennas, and (ii) the volumetric ablation is achieved without impeding out any of the deployed antennas when 5 to 200 watts of electromagnetic energy is delivered from the electromagnetic energy source to the multiple antenna ablation device. At least one cable couples the multiple antenna ablation device to the electromagnetic energy source.

Abstract translation: 多天线消融装置包括电磁能源，包括远端的套针针和沿着套针针的纵向轴线延伸的中空腔，以及具有三个或更多个天线的多天线消融装置。 当套管针通过组织引入时，天线最初位于套管针腔中。 在所选择的组织部位，天线可以相对于纵向轴线在横向方向上从套管针腔展开。 每个部署的天线具有足够尺寸的电磁能量传递表面，以便（i）在部署的天线之间产生体积消融，并且（ii）在5至200瓦特的情况下实现体积消融而不阻碍任何部署的天线 的电磁能量从电磁能源传递到多天线消融装置。 至少一根电缆将多天线消融装置耦合到电磁能源。