公开(公告)号：US06179803B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-30

申请号：US09085741

申请日：1998-05-28

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Ronald G. Lax

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Ronald G. Lax

IPC: A61B1720

CPC classification number: A61N5/045 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00296 ,  A61B2017/248 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00101 ,  A61B2018/00196 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00327 ,  A61B2018/00636 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00744 ,  A61B2018/00773 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/003 ,  A61M2025/0096 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/403 ,  A61N5/04

Abstract: An apparatus that reduces a volume of a selected site in an interior of the tongue includes a handpiece means and an electrode means at least partially positioned in the interior of the handpiece means. The electrode means includes an electrode means electromagnetic energy delivery surface and is advance able from the interior of the handpiece means into the interior of the tongue. An electrode means advancement member is coupled to the electrode means and configured to advance the electrode means an advancement distance in the interior of the tongue. The advancement distance is sufficient for the electrode means electromagnetic energy delivery surface to deliver electromagnetic energy to the selected tissue site and reduce a volume of the selected site without damaging a hypoglossal nerve. A cable means is coupled to the electrode means.

Abstract translation: 减少舌头内部的选定部位的体积的装置包括手柄装置和至少部分地定位在手持件装置内部的电极装置。 电极装置包括电极装置电磁能量输送表面，并且能够从手持件的内部进入舌头的内部。 电极装置前进构件联接到电极装置并且被配置为使电极装置前进到舌头内部的前进距离。 前进距离足以使电极意味着电磁能量传递表面将电磁能量传递到所选择的组织部位，并减少所选择的部位的体积而不损伤舌下神经。 电缆装置连接到电极装置。

公开(公告)号：US6152143A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US55133

申请日：1998-04-03

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N5/04 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61N5/045 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00327 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/003

Abstract: A method for reducing a volume of a tongue includes providing an ablation apparatus with an energy delivery device configured to be coupled to an energy source. The energy delivery device is positioned in an interior of the tongue. A sufficient amount of energy is delivered from the energy delivery device in the interior of the tongue to ablate a section of the tongue without damaging the main branches of the hypoglossal nerve. The energy delivery device is thereafter removed from the interior of the tongue.

Abstract translation: 一种用于减小舌头体积的方法包括：提供消融装置，该消融装置配置成耦合到能量源上的能量输送装置。 能量输送装置位于舌头的内部。 足够量的能量从舌头内部的能量输送装置输送以烧蚀舌头的一部分而不损伤舌下神经的主要分支。 之后将能量输送装置从舌头的内部移除。

公开(公告)号：US6110196A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US98596

申请日：1998-06-17

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61F7/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/14 ,  A61B2018/1407

Abstract: Apparatus for being held by the human hand for treating the tympanic membrane in an ear by the use of electromagnetic energy. An elongate probe has proximal and distal extremities. The proximal extremity is sized to be grasped by a human hand and the elongate probe has a length so that the distal extremity can be held in close proximity to the tympanic membrane while the proximal extremity is being held by the human hand. An energy delivery member is carried by the distal extremity. Conductors carried by the elongate probe conduct electromagnetic energy to the energy delivery member. A dispersive member is carried by the energy delivery member for dispersing the electromagnetic energy from the energy delivery member and applies energy to the tympanic membrane to heat the tympanic membrane in order to cause shrinkage of the tympanic membrane.

Abstract translation: 用于通过使用电磁能量来手持用于治疗耳朵中的鼓膜的装置。 细长的探针具有近端和远端。 近端末端的尺寸被人的手抓住，并且细长的探针具有一长度，使得远端可以靠近鼓膜保持，而近端被人的手握住。 能量传递构件由远端承载。 由细长探针携带的导体将电磁能量传导到能量输送构件。 分散构件由能量输送构件承载，用于分散来自能量输送构件的电磁能，并将能量施加到鼓膜以加热鼓膜，以引起鼓膜收缩。

公开(公告)号：US6092528A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US36091

申请日：1998-03-06

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M3/02 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  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 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  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 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/1086 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A method of treating a sphincter provides a treatment apparatus that includes an expandable device coupled to an introducer distal portion and an energy delivery device. The expandable device includes a first arm and a second arm each with proximal and distal section. The expandable member has a non-deployed configuration and a deployed configuration when the first and second arm distend away from each other. The expandable device is at least partially introduced in the sphincter. At least a portion of the energy delivery device is advanced from the expandable device into an interior of the sphincter. Sufficient energy is delivered from the energy delivery device to create a desired tissue effect in the sphincter. The expandable device is then removed from the sphincter.

Abstract translation: 治疗括约肌的方法提供了一种治疗装置，其包括联接到导引器远端部分和能量输送装置的可扩张装置。 可扩张装置包括第一臂和第二臂，每个臂具有近侧和远端部分。 当第一臂和第二臂彼此远离时，可扩张构件具有非展开构造和展开构型。 可扩张装置至少部分地引入括约肌。 能量输送装置的至少一部分从可扩张装置前进到括约肌的内部。 从能量输送装置输送足够的能量以在括约肌中产生期望的组织效应。 然后将可扩张装置从括约肌中取出。

公开(公告)号：US6077257A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US717612

申请日：1996-09-20

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Steven Marcus

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Steven Marcus

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B17/30 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61M1/00 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61N5/04 ,  A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/403 ,  A61N5/045 ,  A61B17/24 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00296 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/22077 ,  A61B2017/306 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00101 ,  A61B2018/00196 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00327 ,  A61B2018/0041 ,  A61B2018/00416 ,  A61B2018/00636 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00744 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00773 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00886 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  A61B2218/003 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61M2025/0096

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and system for ablation of body structures or tissue in the region of the rectum. A catheter is inserted into the rectum, and an electrode is disposed thereon for emitting energy. The environment for an ablation region is isolated or otherwise controlled by blocking gas or fluid using a pair of inflatable balloons at upstream and downstream locations. Inflatable balloons also serve to anchor the catheter in place. A plurality of electrodes are disposed on the catheter and at least one such electrode is selected and advanced out of the catheter to penetrate and ablate selected tissue inside the body in the region of the rectum. The electrodes are coupled to sensors to determine control parameters of the body structure or tissue, and which are used by feedback technique to control delivery of energy for ablation or fluids for cooling or hydration. The catheter includes an optical path disposed for coupling to an external view piece, so as to allow medical personnel to view or control positioning of the catheter and operation of the electrodes. The catheter is disposed to deliver flowable substances for aiding in ablation, or for aiding in repair of tissue, such as collagen or another substance for covering lesions or for filling fissures. The flowable substances are delivered using at least one lumen in the catheter, either from at least one hole in the catheter, from an area of the catheter covered by a microporous membrane, or from microporous balloons.

公开(公告)号：US6056744A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US26316

申请日：1998-02-19

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61M3/02 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61B17/39

CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/22061 ,  A61B2017/4216 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00494 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00654 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00744 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  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 ,  A61B2018/183 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/1086 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M3/0279

Abstract: A sphincter treatment apparatus includes an energy delivery device introduction member including a plurality of arms. Each arm has distal and proximal sections. The distal sections of the arms are coupled as are the proximal sections of the arms. The energy delivery device introduction member is configured to be introduced in the sphincter in a non-deployed state, expand to a deployed state to at least partially dilate the sphincter. A plurality of energy delivery devices are coupled to the energy delivery device introduction member. At least a portion of the plurality of energy delivery devices are controllably introducible from the energy delivery device introduction member into the sphincter.

Abstract translation: 括约肌治疗装置包括包括多个臂的能量输送装置导入构件。 每个臂具有远端和近端部分。 臂的远端部分与臂的近端部分一样被联接。 能量输送装置引导部件被构造为以非展开状态引导到括约肌中，扩展至展开状态，至少部分地扩张括约肌。 多个能量输送装置联接到能量输送装置导入构件。 多个能量输送装置的至少一部分可控制地从能量输送装置导入构件引入到括约肌中。

公开(公告)号：US06037280A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US921975

申请日：1997-09-02

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  Kelly Edwards ,  Theodore L. Parker ,  John M. Evans

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  Kelly Edwards ,  Theodore L. Parker ,  John M. Evans

IPC: D06M11/44 ,  D06M11/45 ,  D06M11/46 ,  D06M11/49 ,  D06M11/51 ,  D06M11/52 ,  D06M11/74 ,  D06M11/76 ,  D06M11/77 ,  D06M11/78 ,  D06M11/79 ,  D06M11/83 ,  D06M15/03 ,  D06M15/11 ,  D06M15/13 ,  D06M15/15 ,  D06M15/507 ,  D06M15/513 ,  D06M15/643 ,  D06M15/693 ,  D06M23/08 ,  D06N3/00 ,  D06N7/00 ,  D06P1/44 ,  B32B5/28 ,  B05B5/00 ,  B32B5/30

CPC classification number: D06M15/13 ,  D06M11/44 ,  D06M11/45 ,  D06M11/46 ,  D06M11/49 ,  D06M11/51 ,  D06M11/52 ,  D06M11/74 ,  D06M11/76 ,  D06M11/77 ,  D06M11/78 ,  D06M11/79 ,  D06M11/83 ,  D06M15/03 ,  D06M15/11 ,  D06M15/15 ,  D06M15/507 ,  D06M15/513 ,  D06M15/643 ,  D06M15/693 ,  D06M23/08 ,  D06N3/0056 ,  D06N3/0063 ,  D06N7/0055 ,  D06P1/44 ,  D06M2101/06 ,  D06M2101/08 ,  D06M2101/12 ,  D06M2101/18 ,  D06M2101/26 ,  D06M2101/32 ,  D06M2101/34 ,  D06M2200/25 ,  D06N2209/0876 ,  Y10S428/913 ,  Y10T428/24372 ,  Y10T442/259 ,  Y10T442/2607

Abstract: A UV blocking fabric is provided which includes a fabric, UV blocking particles having a property of deflecting, reflecting, absorbing and/or scattering ultraviolet rays; and a binding agent attaching the UV blocking particles to the fabric. An article of manufacture which includes a fabric, optionally shaped to form an article of clothing, an awning, an umbrella, a sunscreen, a tent, a tarp, a canvas and the like, UV blocking particles having a property of deflecting, reflecting, absorbing and/or scattering ultraviolet rays which may be colored to match or contrast with the color of the fabric; and a binding agent attaching the UV blocking particles to the fabric. The UV blocking particles may be applied to the article of manufacture prior to or after manufacturing the article by immersion methods or by spraying methods.

Abstract translation: 提供一种UV阻挡织物，其包括织物，具有偏转，反射，吸收和/或散射紫外线的性质的UV阻挡颗粒; 以及将UV阻挡颗粒附着到织物上的粘合剂。 一种制品，其包括可选地成形为衣服制品的织物，遮阳篷，伞，防晒霜，帐篷，篷布，帆布等，具有偏转，反射， 吸收和/或散射紫外线，其可以着色以与织物的颜色相匹配或对比; 以及将UV阻挡颗粒附着到织物上的粘合剂。 可以通过浸渍方法或通过喷涂方法在制造制品之前或之后将UV阻挡颗粒施加到制品上。

公开(公告)号：US6036688A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-14

申请号：US98598

申请日：1998-06-17

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/39

CPC classification number: A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61F9/0079

Abstract: Apparatus for being held by the human hand for performing refractive keratectomy on the eye of a patient by the use of radio frequency energy from a radio frequency generator. An elongate probe has proximal and distal extremities. The proximal extremity is sized to be grasped by a human hand. The elongate probe has a length so that the distal extremity can be held in close proximity to the cornea while the proximal extremity is held by the human hand. An energy delivery member is carried by the distal extremity. Conductors are carried by the elongate probe for conducting radio frequency from the generator to the energy delivery member. A dispersive member is carried by the energy delivery member for dispersing the radio frequency energy from the energy delivery member and applies the energy to the cornea to remove a portion of said cornea in order to reshape the cornea and improve vision.

Abstract translation: 用于通过使用来自射频发生器的射频能量由人手保持用于对患者的眼睛进行折射角膜切除术的装置。 细长的探针具有近端和远端。 近端的大小被设计成用人的手抓住。 细长探针具有一长度，使得远端可以保持在靠近角膜的位置，同时近端由人的手保持。 能量传递构件由远端承载。 导体由细长探头承载，用于将射频从发生器传导到能量输送构件。 分散构件由能量输送构件承载，用于分散来自能量输送构件的射频能量，并将能量施加到角膜以去除所述角膜的一部分，以便重塑角膜并改善视力。

公开(公告)号：US6024743A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-15

申请号：US18592

申请日：1998-02-04

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M3/02 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61B17/36

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  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 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  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 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/1086 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: An apparatus to treat an uterus includes an expandable member configured to be positioned in a uterine cavity in a non-deployed, state, receive an expansion media and extend to a deployed state. At least a portion of the expansion media is released through an expandable member exterior surface. Upon removal of at least a portion of the expansion from the expandable member, the expandable member contracts to a non-deployed state. An energy delivery device is coupled to the expandable member. A frame member is positionable in the interior of the expandable member. The frame member includes a first arm coupled to a second arm. The frame member has a non-deployed state and a deployed state where the first and second arms distend away from each other. Each of the expandable member and the frame member have a non-deployed size to be introduced into the uterine cavity. A first thermal sensor member is coupled to the first arm and configured to be advanced from the first arm in the frame member expanded state into an interior of the uterus.

Abstract translation: 治疗子宫的装置包括可扩张构件，其被配置为定位在非展开状态的子宫腔中，接收膨胀介质并延伸到展开状态。 膨胀介质的至少一部分通过可膨胀构件外表面释放。 在从可扩展构件移除至少一部分膨胀物时，可膨胀构件收缩到非展开状态。 能量输送装置联接到可膨胀构件。 框架构件可定位在可扩张构件的内部。 框架构件包括联接到第二臂的第一臂。 框架构件具有非展开状态和第一臂和第二臂彼此远离的展开状态。 可扩张构件和框架构件中的每一个具有未被展开的尺寸以被引入到子宫腔中。 第一热传感器构件联接到第一臂并且构造成在框架构件展开状态中从第一臂前进到子宫内部。

公开(公告)号：US6009877A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US026296

申请日：1998-02-19

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/04 ,  A61B5/0488 ,  A61B5/053 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M3/02 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61M31/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61B17/39

CPC classification number: A61B5/04884 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  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 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00232 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  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 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/0535 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/1086 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A method of treating a sphincter that provides an expandable basket structure with a first energy delivery device. The basket structure is introduced in a sphincter. The first energy delivery device is advanced from the basket structure into an interior of the sphincter. Sufficient energy is delivered from the first energy delivery device to create a desired tissue effect in the sphincter. Thereafter, the basket structure is removed from the sphincter.