Abstract:
Disclosed are embodiments of apparatus, methods, and systems for securing articles, such as electronic articles (for example, laptop computers and the like) for theft deterrence or prevention. In some embodiments, theft deterrence is provided by securing the article(s) to an object that makes the task of removing the article more difficult for a would-be thief. Locking the article into the system or device often inhibits access to various fastening devices to further deter/prevent theft.
Abstract:
Systems and methods involving implants positioned within implant pockets through minimally invasive entrance incisions, along with related neurostimulatory implants. In some implementations, implants may be folded, rolled, or otherwise compressed to fit within subcutaneous implant pockets, after which they may be decompressed to fit within an implant pocket having one or more dimensions substantially larger than the entrance incision. Such implants may be used for a variety of purposes, including generating electrical energy for various other implants, including neurostimulatory implants located throughout the body.
Abstract:
Tissue modification instruments. In some embodiments, the instrument may comprise a shaft extending along an axis. A tissue treatment tip may be positioned at a distal end of the shaft. The tissue treatment tip may comprise one or more energy delivery elements configured to deliver tissue-modification energy. The tissue treatment tip may comprise a non-branching tip that extends away from the axis to define a tissue treatment region that is wider than a width of the shaft. The tissue treatment tip may comprise a terminal end, which may be positioned at the distal end of the instrument in some embodiments or may be positioned proximal of the distal end of the instrument.
Abstract:
Electrosurgical lysing devices and related systems and methods. In some embodiments, the lysing device may comprise a lysing tip comprising a plurality of beads and at least one lysing member, such as a lysing rod, defining at least one lysing segment extending between each pair of adjacent beads. The at least one lysing member may extend through a tunnel extending at least partially through each of the plurality of beads so as to define the at least one lysing segment between each pair of adjacent beads.
Abstract:
Methods, apparatus and systems for tissue dissection and testing are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and testing may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting wand (TD) through an incision in a patient's body. The TD may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TD may also comprise a sensor dock positioned on top of the TD that is configured to allow tissue and/or body fluid contact to a sensor. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to access a target region, the sensor may be activated and moved around within the target region to assess tissues.
Abstract:
Disclosed are embodiments of apparatus, methods, and systems for securing articles, such as electronic articles (for example, laptop computers and the like) for theft deterrence or prevention. In some embodiments, theft deterrence is provided by securing the article(s) to an object that makes the task of removing the article more difficult for a would-be thief. Locking the article into the system or device often inhibits access to various fastening devices to further deter/prevent theft.
Abstract:
Apparatus, systems, and methods for tissue dissection and modification are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and modification may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting and modifying wand (TDM) through an incision in a patient's body. The TDM may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TDM may also comprise an energy window positioned on top of the TDM that is configured to deliver energy to modify tissues. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to define a target region, the energy window may be activated and moved around within the target region to modify tissues. In some implementations, the energy window may be activated prior to and/or during dissection of the tissue such that the tissue is separated while tissue is modified within the target region.
Abstract:
Methods, apparatus and systems for modifying apocrine glands are disclosed herein. A method for modifying apocrine glands may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting and modifying wand (TDM) into an incision in a patient's skin. The TDM may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions. The TDM may also comprise an energy window positioned on top of the TDM that is configured to deliver energy to incapacitate apocrine glands. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to define a target region, the energy window may be activated and moved around within the target region to incapacitate apocrine glands. In some implementations, the energy window may be activated prior to separating the tissue such that the tissue is separated while apocrine glands are incapacitated within the target region.
Abstract:
A device is described that can be used quickly and accurately by surgeons to provide uniform facial tissue planes that are tunnel-free and wall-free thus optimizing face lifting, tightening, and implant delivery. The device is comprised of a shaft with a substantially planar tip further comprised of relative protrusions and energized relative recession lysing segments. Forward motion of the device precisely divides and energizes various tissue planes causing contraction, especially via the fibrous tissues. Other forms of energy and matter can be delivered down the shaft to further enhance desirable tissue modification and contraction.
Abstract:
An electrosurgical lysing device and related methods. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a lysing tip comprising one or more beads. The bead(s) may comprise an at least substantially electrically non-conductive surface and may define, at least in part, both a distally-facing and a proximally-facing recess. At least one electrically conductive lysing member configured to deliver electrosurgical energy may be positioned adjacent to the at least one bead, the at least one lysing member defining at least one lysing segment extending within a recess at least partially defined by the at least one bead.