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公开(公告)号：US09290854B2
公开(公告)日：2016-03-22
申请号：US14333458
申请日：2014-07-16
Applicant: MICROFABRICA INC.
Inventor： Gregory P. Schmitz , Michael S. Lockard , Ming-Ting Wu , Eric C. Miller , Adam L. Cohen
CPC classification number: C25D1/003 , B32B15/01 , B33Y10/00 , B33Y40/00 , B33Y70/00 , B33Y80/00 , C25D1/08 , C25D5/022 , C25D5/48 , C25D7/005
Abstract: A counterfeiting deterrent device according to one implementation of the disclosure includes a plurality of layers formed by an additive process. Each of the layers may have a thickness of less than 100 microns. At least one of the layers has a series of indentations formed in an outer edge of the layer such that the indentations can be observed to verify that the device originated from a predetermined source. According to another implementation, a counterfeiting deterrent device includes at least one raised layer having outer edges in the shape of a logo. A light source is configured and arranged to shine a light through a slit in a substrate layer of the device and past an intermediate layer to light up the outer edge of the raised layer. The layers of the device are formed by an additive process and have a thickness of less than 100 microns each.
Abstract translation: 根据本公开的一个实施方式的防伪装置包括通过添加过程形成的多个层。 每个层可以具有小于100微米的厚度。 层中的至少一个具有形成在层的外边缘中的一系列凹痕，使得可以观察到凹痕以验证装置源自预定源。 根据另一个实施方案，一种防伪装置包括至少一个具有标志形状的外边缘的凸起层。 光源被配置和布置成将光照射穿过设备的基底层中的狭缝并且经过中间层以照亮凸起层的外边缘。 装置的层通过添加工艺形成，并且具有小于每个100微米的厚度。
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公开(公告)号：US09282964B1
公开(公告)日：2016-03-15
申请号：US13714179
申请日：2012-12-13
Applicant: Microfabrica Inc.
Inventor： Adam L. Cohen , Christopher R. Folk
CPC classification number: A61B17/08 , A61B17/00234 , A61B17/0469 , A61B17/0482 , A61B17/0487 , A61B2017/00345 , A61B2017/00526 , A61B2017/0462 , A61B2017/0488 , A61B2017/0496 , A61B2017/06052 , A61B2017/06176 , A61B2017/081 , A61B2017/088 , A61B2017/22054
Abstract: Embodiments of invention involve tissue approximation instruments that may be delivered to the body of a patient during minimally invasive or other surgical procedures. In one group of embodiments, the instrument has an elongated configuration with two sets of expandable wings that each have spreadable wings that can be made to expand when located on opposite sides of a distal tissue region and a proximal tissue region and can then be made to move toward one another to bring the two tissue regions into a more proximate position. The instrument is delivered through a needle or catheter and is controlled by relative movement of a push tube and control wire wherein the control wire can be released from the instrument via rotation in a first direction and can cause release of the approximation device from tissue that it is holding by rotation in the opposite direction.
Abstract translation: 本发明的实施方案涉及可在微创或其它外科手术过程中递送至患者身体的组织近似仪器。 在一组实施例中，该仪器具有细长结构，其具有两组可扩张的翼，每组具有可展开的翼，当可以位于远端组织区域和近端组织区域的相对侧上时，其可扩展，并且然后可以制成 相互移动以使两个组织区域进入更接近的位置。 仪器通过针或导管输送，并通过推管和控制线的相对运动来控制，其中控制线可以通过沿第一方向的旋转从仪器释放，并且可以使得近似装置从组织释放， 通过相反方向的旋转保持。
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13.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20150307997A1
公开(公告)日：2015-10-29
申请号：US14675431
申请日：2015-03-31
Applicant: Microfabrica Inc.
Inventor： Michael S. Lockard , Adam L. Cohen , Dennis R. Smalley , Willa M. Larsen , Richard T. Chen
CPC classification number: C25D5/022 , B81C1/00373 , C23C18/1605 , C23C18/1608 , C23C18/165 , C23C18/1657 , C23C18/1689 , C23C18/22 , C25D1/003 , C25D5/10 , C25D5/48
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide mesoscale or microscale three-dimensional structures (e.g. components, device, and the like). Embodiments relate to one or more of (1) the formation of such structures which incorporate dielectric material and/or wherein seed layer material used to allow deposition over dielectric material is removed via planarization operations; (2) the formation of such structures wherein masks used for at least some selective patterning operations are obtained through transfer plating of masking material to a surface of a substrate or previously formed layer, and/or (3) the formation of such structures wherein masks used for forming at least portions of some layers are patterned on the build surface directly from data representing the mask configuration, e.g. in some embodiments mask patterning is achieved by selectively dispensing material via a computer controlled inkjet nozzle or array or via a computer controlled extrusion device.
Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供中尺度或微尺寸的三维结构（例如部件，装置等）。 实施例涉及以下一个或多个（1）形成这种结合电介质材料的结构和/或其中用于允许在电介质材料上沉积的种子层材料通过平面化操作去除; （2）形成这样的结构，其中用于至少一些选择性图案化操作的掩模通过将掩模材料转移到衬底或先前形成的层的表面获得，和/或（3）形成这样的结构，其中掩模 用于形成至少部分一些层的图案直接来自表示掩模配置的数据在构建表面上图案化，例如 在一些实施例中，通过经由计算机控制的喷墨喷嘴或阵列或经由计算机控制的挤出装置选择性地分配材料来实现掩模图案化。
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14.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20140239541A1
公开(公告)日：2014-08-28
申请号：US14194214
申请日：2014-02-28
Applicant: Microfabrica Inc.
Inventor： Adam L. Cohen , Vacit Arat , Michael S. Lockard , Dennis R. Smalley
IPC: B29C65/56
CPC classification number: B29C65/56 , B33Y10/00 , C25D5/02 , Y10T29/49885
Abstract: Forming multi-layer 3D structures involving the joining of at least two structural elements, at least one of which is formed as a multi-layer 3D structure, wherein the joining occurs via one of: (1) elastic deformation and elastic recovery, (2) relative deformation of an initial portion of at least one element relative to another portion of the at least one element until the at least two elements are in a desired retention position after which the deformation is reduced or eliminated, or (3) moving a retention region of one element into the retention region of the other element, without deformation of either element, along a path including a loading region of the other element and wherein during normal use the first and second elements are configured relative to one another so that the loading region of the second element is not accessible to the retention region of the first element.
Abstract translation: 形成多层3D结构，其涉及至少两个结构元件的接合，其中至少一个结构元件形成为多层3D结构，其中通过以下之一进行接合：（1）弹性变形和弹性恢复，（2 ）至少一个元件的初始部分相对于所述至少一个元件的另一部分的相对变形，直到所述至少两个元件处于期望的保持位置，之后所述变形被减少或消除，或者（3）移动保持 一个元件的区域进入到另一个元件的保持区域中，没有任何一个元件的变形，沿着包括另一个元件的加载区域的路径，并且其中在正常使用期间，第一和第二元件相对于彼此配置，使得负载 第二元件的区域不能被第一元件的保持区域访问。
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公开(公告)号：US10398435B1
公开(公告)日：2019-09-03
申请号：US15019927
申请日：2016-02-09
Applicant: Microfabrica Inc.
Inventor： Adam L. Cohen , Christopher R. Folk
Abstract: Embodiments of invention are directed to tissue approximation instruments that may be delivered to the body of a patient during minimally invasive or other surgical procedures. In one group of embodiments, the instrument has an elongated configuration with two sets of expandable wings that each have spreadable wings that can be made to expand when located on opposite sides of a distal tissue region and a proximal tissue region and can then be made to move toward one another to bring the two tissue regions into a more proximate position. The instrument is delivered through a needle or catheter and is controlled by relative movement of a push tube and control wire wherein the control wire can be released from the instrument via rotation in a first direction and can cause release of the approximation device from tissue that it is holding by rotation in the opposite direction.
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16.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20180078274A1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-22
申请号：US15718734
申请日：2017-09-28
Applicant: Microfabrica Inc.
Inventor： Michael S. Lockard , Uri Frodis , Adam L. Cohen , Richard T. Chen , Gregory P. Schmitz , Eric C. Miller , Ming Ting Wu , Arun S. Veeramani , Juan Diego Perea , Ronald Leguidleguid , Gregory B. Arcenio
IPC: A61B17/32 , A61B17/3207 , F16H55/18 , F16H55/06 , A61B17/14 , A61B17/16 , A61B17/221 , A61B17/00 , A61B10/02
CPC classification number: A61B17/32002 , A61B10/02 , A61B10/0266 , A61B17/14 , A61B17/1659 , A61B17/1671 , A61B17/221 , A61B17/320725 , A61B17/320758 , A61B90/361 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00327 , A61B2017/00526 , A61B2017/00539 , A61B2017/00553 , A61B2017/2212 , A61B2017/2215 , A61B2017/2927 , A61B2017/320048 , A61B2017/32006 , A61B2017/320064 , A61B2017/320775 , A61B2090/3614 , A61B2217/005 , B33Y80/00 , F16H55/06 , F16H55/18 , F16H55/566 , Y10T74/19623
Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of tissue removal and more particularly to methods and devices for use in medical applications involving selective tissue removal. One exemplary method includes the steps of providing a tissue cutting instrument capable of distinguishing between target tissue to be removed and non-target tissue, urging the instrument against the target tissue and the non-target tissue, and allowing the instrument to cut the target tissue while automatically avoiding cutting of non-target tissue. Various tools for carrying out this method are also described.
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公开(公告)号：US09919472B1
公开(公告)日：2018-03-20
申请号：US14280517
申请日：2014-05-16
Applicant: Microfabrica Inc.
Inventor： Adam L. Cohen , Michael S. Lockard , Rulon J. Larsen, III , Uri Frodis , Kieun Kim , Dennis R. Smalley
CPC classification number: B23K20/00 , B23K20/10 , B23K26/0624 , B23K26/18 , B23K26/38 , B23K26/40 , B23K2101/40 , B23K2103/04 , B23K2103/14 , B23K2103/26 , B23K2103/50 , G01R1/06738 , G01R1/06744 , G01R3/00
Abstract: Embodiments are directed to methods of producing devices using modified multi-layer, multi-material electrochemical fabrication processes and/or using a laser cutting processes wherein individual layers or layer groups are formed and then stacked and bonded to produce prototypes or production parts. The methods can reduce the cost and lead time of prototyping when compared with previous multi-layer, multi-material electrochemical fabrication processes and can also reduce the lead time of production quantities, by allowing multiple layers of a multilayer device to be formed simultaneously, e.g. in parallel on the same wafer. Additionally, these methods may be used to extend the maximum height to which parts may practically be made. Finally, the methods allow geometries that are impossible, impractical or difficult to release (e.g. microfluidic devices such as pumps or parts with long, narrow channels) to be fabricated in multiple pieces and then joined after full or partial release.
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公开(公告)号：US09907564B2
公开(公告)日：2018-03-06
申请号：US14634424
申请日：2015-02-27
Applicant: MICROFABRICA INC.
Inventor： Michael S. Lockard , Uri Frodis , Adam L. Cohen , Richard T. Chen
IPC: A61B17/32 , A61B17/14 , A61B17/16 , A61B17/221 , A61B17/3207 , F16H55/06 , F16H55/18 , B33Y80/00 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/00 , A61B90/00
CPC classification number: A61B17/32002 , A61B10/02 , A61B17/14 , A61B17/1659 , A61B17/1671 , A61B17/221 , A61B17/320725 , A61B17/320758 , A61B90/361 , A61B2017/00261 , A61B2017/003 , A61B2017/00327 , A61B2017/00526 , A61B2017/00539 , A61B2017/00553 , A61B2017/2212 , A61B2017/2215 , A61B2017/320048 , A61B2017/320064 , A61B2017/320775 , B33Y80/00 , F16H55/06 , F16H55/18 , Y10T74/19623
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of micro-scale or millimeter scale devices and to the use of multi-layer multi-material electrochemical fabrication methods for producing such devices with particular embodiments relate to shredding devices and more particularly to shredding devices for use in medical applications. In some embodiments, tissue removal devices are used in procedures to removal spinal tissue and in other embodiments, similar devices are used to remove thrombus from blood vessel.
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公开(公告)号：US20170263994A1
公开(公告)日：2017-09-14
申请号：US15387362
申请日：2016-12-21
Applicant: Microfabrica Inc.
Inventor： Elliott R. Brown , John D. Evans , Christopher A. Bang , Adam L. Cohen , Michael S. Lockard , Dennis R. Smalley , Morton Grosser
Abstract: RF and microwave radiation directing or controlling components are provided that may be monolithic, that may be formed from a plurality of electrodeposition operations and/or from a plurality of deposited layers of material, that may include switches, inductors, antennae, transmission lines, filters, hybrid couplers, antenna arrays and/or other active or passive components. Components may include non-radiation-entry and non-radiation-exit channels that are useful in separating sacrificial materials from structural materials. Preferred formation processes use electrochemical fabrication techniques (e.g. including selective depositions, bulk depositions, etching operations and planarization operations) and post-deposition processes (e.g. selective etching operations and/or back filling operations).
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20.发明申请公开(公告)号：US20170130759A1
公开(公告)日：2017-05-11
申请号：US15262367
申请日：2016-09-12
Applicant: Microfabrica Inc.
Inventor： Uri Frodis , Adam L. Cohen , Christopher R. Folk
IPC: F16B33/02
CPC classification number: F16B33/02
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide threaded elements alone, in mating pairs, or in conjunction with other elements. Embodiments of the invention also provide for design and fabrication of such threaded elements without violating minimum feature size design rules or causing other interference issues that may result from the fabrication of such thread elements using a multi-layer multi-material electrochemical fabrication process.
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