Systems and methods for creating lesions in body tissue using segmented electrode assemblies
    11.
    发明授权
    Systems and methods for creating lesions in body tissue using segmented electrode assemblies 失效
    使用分段电极组件在身体组织中产生损伤的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06241724B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-05

    申请号:US08604192

    申请日:1996-02-21

    IPC分类号: A61B1814

    摘要: A multiple electrode array for ablating tissue carries at least two electrode segments that are circumferentially spaced from each other. Insulation electrically isolates the separated electrode segments from each other. Signal wires attached to the separated electrode segments convey ablating energy independently to the separated electrode segments. Because of its segmented structure, the array can place only one of the electrode segments in contact with tissue at one time. Because each segment is electrically isolated, and because each segment is independently served by its own signal wire, a physician can operate an ablation energy generator to selectively channel the ablation energy only to the segment actually contacting the tissue.

    摘要翻译: 用于烧蚀组织的多电极阵列携带至少两个彼此周向间隔开的电极段。 绝缘体将分离的电极段彼此电隔离。 连接到分离的电极段的信号线独立地传送消融能量到分离的电极段。 由于其分段结构,阵列可以一次只能将一个电极段与组织接触。 因为每个段是电隔离的,并且由于每个段由其自己的信号线独立地服务,所以医师可以操作消融能量发生器以选择性地将消融能量传送到实际接触组织的区段。

    Shoes and braces with superelastic supports
    14.
    发明授权
    Shoes and braces with superelastic supports 失效
    鞋子和支架具有超弹性支撑

    公开(公告)号:US06718656B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-13

    申请号:US09898577

    申请日:2001-07-03

    IPC分类号: A43B714

    摘要: Described are shoes, orthodic appliances, and anatomic braces containing superelastic support members for enhanced performance. The superelastic supports provide dynamic response to deflection. As such, the superelastic supports incorporated in the soles of shoes enhance walking, running, jumping, kicking, or other motion involving the foot. The superelastic supports may be incorporated in the body of shoes to reinforce the ankle joint. The embodiments of the invention also provide superelastic supports in braces to reinforce or stabilize the knees, ankles, elbows, wrists, shoulders, back, neck, hips, or other anatomy commonly associated with a degree of twisting, rotation, bending, or other desired motion. The braces also intensify the motion of anatomic structures, apply a specific resistance at the joint to strengthen the muscles during training or rehabilitation, and/or immobilize or stabilize joints, bones, or other anatomic structures during healing of an injury.

    摘要翻译: 描述的是鞋子,正统器具和包含超弹性支撑构件的解剖支架,用于增强性能。 超弹性支撑提供对偏转的动态响应。 因此,结合在鞋底中的超弹性支撑件增强了涉及脚的步行,跑步,跳跃,踢脚或其他运动。 超弹性支撑件可以结合在鞋体中以加强踝关节。 本发明的实施例还提供支架中的超弹性支撑,以加强或稳定膝盖,脚踝,肘部,手腕,肩部,背部,颈部,臀部或其他解剖结构,通常与扭转,旋转,弯曲或其他期望的程度相关联 运动。 支架还加强了解剖结构的运动,在关节处施加特异性阻力以在训练或康复期间加强肌肉,和/或在伤口愈合期间固定或稳定关节,骨骼或其他解剖结构。

    Mechanical stent and graft delivery system
    19.
    发明授权
    Mechanical stent and graft delivery system 失效
    机械支架和移植物输送系统

    公开(公告)号:US06217585B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-17

    申请号:US08911838

    申请日:1997-08-15

    IPC分类号: A61F1100

    摘要: A deployment device for stents and grafts includes a catheter, an expansion framework or cage near the catheter distal end, and a means for controlling expansion from a proximal end of the catheter. The cage is formed of a plurality of elongate strands coupled at opposite ends to the catheter and to the control device. Axial movement of the control device relative to the catheter either elongates the strands to radially collapse the cage, or axially reduces the distance between the strand ends for radial enlargement. In one embodiment the control device is a stylet contained in a lumen of the catheter and extending beyond the catheter distal end. The strands are fixed at their opposite ends to the catheter distal end and the stylet distal end. In another embodiment, the strands are coupled to proximal and distal rings along the catheter, with one of the rings being axially movable by a wire to radially expand and reduce the cage.

    摘要翻译: 用于支架和移植物的展开装置包括在导管远端附近的导管,扩张框架或笼子,以及用于控制从导管的近端膨胀的装置。 保持架由在导管和控制装置的相对端处联接的多个细长线形成。 控制装置相对于导管的轴向运动可以伸长股线以使笼子径向折叠,或者轴向地减小股线端之间的距离用于径向放大。 在一个实施例中,控制装置是包含在导管的内腔中并延伸超过导管远端的探针。 股线在其相对端固定到导管远端和管心针远端。 在另一个实施例中,股线沿着导管联接到近端和远端环,其中一个环可通过线轴向移动以径向扩张并减小笼。

    MOTORIZED VEHICLES WITH DEFLECTABLE COMPONENTS
    20.
    发明申请
    MOTORIZED VEHICLES WITH DEFLECTABLE COMPONENTS 审中-公开
    带有可变组件的摩托车

    公开(公告)号:US20120319429A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13525139

    申请日:2012-06-15

    申请人: Russell A. Houser

    发明人: Russell A. Houser

    IPC分类号: B62D37/02

    摘要: A deflectable component for a motorized vehicle can include a deflectable part formed at least partially from a superelastic and or shape memory material, wherein at least a portion of the deflectable component is moved to a deflected position upon application of a threshold force when moving at or above a predetermined speed, and returning to an undeflected position when moving below the predetermined speed. The deflectable component may comprise a connection link fabricated at least partially from a superelastic and/or shape memory material to tailor the flex point characteristics of a connected surface to a desired response. The deflectable component may improve the performance of motorized vehicles by improving the aerodynamic and fuel efficiency, as well as other beneficial effects.

    摘要翻译: 用于机动车辆的可偏转部件可以包括至少部分地由超弹性和/或形状记忆材料形成的可偏转部件,其中当在或在其上移动时施加阈值力时,可偏转部件的至少一部分移动到偏转位置,或 高于预定速度,并且当移动低于预定速度时返回到未偏转位置。 可偏转部件可以包括至少部分地由超弹性和/或形状记忆材料制造的连接连接件,以将连接表面的弯曲特性定制到期望的响应。 可偏转部件可以通过改善空气动力学和燃料效率以及其他有益效果来改善机动车辆的性能。