公开(公告)号：US20070227267A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11692718

申请日：2007-03-28

Applicant: Gerald Loeb ,  Roland Johansson

Inventor： Gerald Loeb ,  Roland Johansson

IPC: G01D7/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/2417 ,  B25J13/084 ,  G01D5/1655 ,  G01L5/228

Abstract: Disclosed is a tactile sensory system consisting of set of sensors that work by measuring impedance among plurality of electrodes. The electrodes are deployed on a substantially rigid structure that is protected form the direct contact with external objects by overlying deformable structures. These mechanical structures have similarities to the biological relationships among the distal phalanx, overlying finger pulp and covering skin and nail. Signal information is extracted form these sensors that is related to canonical physical representations used to describe stimuli to be sensed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种触觉感觉系统，其由通过测量多个电极之间的阻抗而工作的一组传感器组成。 电极部署在基本上刚性的结构上，该结构通过覆盖可变形结构而被形成与外部物体的直接接触。 这些机械结构与远端指骨，上覆手指纸和覆盖皮肤和指甲之间的生物学关系具有相似性。 从与用于描述要感测的刺激的规范物理表示相关的这些传感器提取信号信息。

公开(公告)号：US20050245969A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11103197

申请日：2005-04-11

Applicant: Gerald Loeb

Inventor： Gerald Loeb

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/08

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/08

Abstract: Devices and methods for locating a target site for the electrical stimulation of muscles are disclosed. The intensity of a search stimulus is varied continuously near the threshold to evoke an M-wave recorded by EMG electrodes. A feedback signal allows the clinician to judge when the threshold is sufficiently low to warrant the implantation of the stimulation electrodes at that site.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于定位用于肌肉电刺激的目标部位的装置和方法。 搜索刺激的强度在阈值附近变化，以引起由EMG电极记录的M波。 反馈信号允许临床医生判断阈值何时足够低，以保证在该位置植入刺激电极。

公开(公告)号：US20050055063A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10890504

申请日：2004-07-12

Applicant: Gerald Loeb ,  Hilton Kaplan

Inventor： Gerald Loeb ,  Hilton Kaplan

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/18

CPC classification number: A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/37205

Abstract: The subject invention teaches the use of electrical stimulation of specific sensory nerves, such as the proximal urethral afferents to control urination. A wireless, injectable microstimulator may implanted into the soft tissues through which the sensory nerves pass. The sensory nerves supplying the proximal urethra are stimulated by a microstimulator implanted adjacent to the prostatic urethra within the substance of the prostate gland in males, and distal to the bladder neck in females. The activity induced in these nerves causes the spinal cord to generate reflex responses that result in contractions of the detrusor muscle and relaxation of the sphincter, emptying the bladder. The invention also includes methods of implanting and/or testing microstimulators at a target location. The invention also includes the use of sensory devices to effect the microstimulators or alert the user as to the status of the bladder.

Abstract translation: 本发明教导了使用特定感觉神经（例如近端尿道传入）的电刺激来控制排尿。 无线注射微型刺激器可以植入感觉神经通过的软组织中。 供应近端尿道的感觉神经通过在雄性前列腺的物质内和雌性膀胱颈远端的前列腺尿道附近植入的微型刺激器来刺激。 在这些神经中诱导的活动导致脊髓产生反射反应，导致逼尿肌的收缩和括约肌的松弛，排空膀胱。 本发明还包括在目标位置植入和/或测试微刺激器的方法。 本发明还包括使用感觉装置来实现微刺激器或者向用户警告膀胱的状态。