Flow reduction hood systems
    11.
    发明授权
    Flow reduction hood systems 有权
    减流罩系统

    公开(公告)号:US08078266B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-13

    申请号:US12026455

    申请日:2008-02-05

    IPC分类号: A61B6/00

    摘要: Flow reduction hood systems are described which facilitate the visualization of tissue regions through a clear fluid. Such a system may include an imaging hood having one or more layers covering the distal opening and defines one or more apertures which control the infusion and controlled retention of the clearing fluid into the hood. In this manner, the amount of clearing fluid may be limited and the clarity of the imaging of the underlying tissue through the fluid within the hood may be maintained for relatively longer periods of time by inhibiting, delaying, or preventing the infusion of surrounding blood into the viewing field. The aperture size may be controlled to decrease or increase through selective inflation of the membrane or other mechanisms.

    摘要翻译: 描述了减少排气罩系统,其通过透明流体促进组织区域的可视化。 这样的系统可以包括具有覆盖远端开口的一层或多层的成像罩,并且限定一个或多个孔,其控制输液并将清除流体控制在罩中。 以这种方式,可以限制清除液体的量,并且可以通过抑制,延迟或防止将周围血液输注到相对更长的时间段内,使通过罩内的流体的潜在组织的成像清晰度 视野。 可以通过膜或其它机构的选择性膨胀来控制孔径尺寸以减小或增加。

    Methods and apparatus for efficient purging
    13.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for efficient purging 有权
    高效吹扫的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US09510732B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US12499681

    申请日:2009-07-08

    IPC分类号: A61B1/00 A61B1/04

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for efficient purging from an imaging hood are described which facilitate the visualization of tissue regions through a clear fluid. Such a system may include an imaging hood having one or more layers covering the distal opening and defines one or more apertures which control the infusion and controlled retention of the clearing fluid into the hood. In this manner, the amount of clearing fluid may be limited and the clarity of the imaging of the underlying tissue through the fluid within the hood may be maintained for relatively longer periods of time by inhibiting, delaying, or preventing the infusion of surrounding blood into the viewing field. The aperture size may be controlled to decrease or increase through selective inflation of the membrane or other mechanisms.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于从成像罩高效清洗的方法和装置,其通过透明流体促进组织区域的可视化。 这样的系统可以包括具有覆盖远端开口的一层或多层的成像罩,并且限定一个或多个孔,其控制输液并将清除流体控制在罩中。 以这种方式,可以限制清除液体的量,并且可以通过抑制,延迟或防止将周围血液输注到相对更长的时间段内,使通过罩内的流体的潜在组织的成像清晰度 视野。 可以通过膜或其它机构的选择性膨胀来控制孔径尺寸以减小或增加。

    Visual electrode ablation systems
    17.
    发明授权
    Visual electrode ablation systems 有权
    视觉电极消融系统

    公开(公告)号:US08709008B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US12118439

    申请日:2008-05-09

    IPC分类号: A61B18/12

    摘要: Visual electrode ablation systems are described herein which include a deployment catheter and an attached imaging hood deployable into an expanded configuration. In use, the imaging hood is placed against or adjacent to a region of tissue to be imaged in a body lumen that is normally filled with an opaque bodily fluid such as blood. A translucent or transparent fluid, such as saline, can be pumped into the imaging hood until the fluid displaces any blood, thereby leaving a clear region of tissue to be imaged via an imaging element in the deployment catheter. An electric current may be passed through the fluid such that it passes directly to the tissue region being imaged and the electrical energy is conducted through the fluid without the need for a separate ablation probe or instrument to ablate the tissue being viewed.

    摘要翻译: 本文描述了视觉电极消融系统,其包括部署导管和可展开成扩展构型的附接成像罩。 在使用中,成像罩被放置在通常填充有不透明体液如血液的体腔中的待成像组织区域附近或邻近。 半透明或透明的液体(例如盐水)可被泵送到成像罩中,直到流体移动任何血液,从而留下通过展开导管中的成像元件成像的组织的清晰区域。 电流可以通过流体,使得其直接通过被成像的组织区域,并且电能通过流体传导,而不需要单独的消融探针或器械来烧蚀被观察的组织。

    Endoluminal tool deployment system
    18.
    发明授权
    Endoluminal tool deployment system 有权
    腔内工具部署系统

    公开(公告)号:US07637905B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-29

    申请号:US10346709

    申请日:2003-01-15

    IPC分类号: A61B17/00 A61B1/00

    摘要: Systems, devices and methods are provided for endoscopic procedures involving tissue manipulations beyond the capabilities of traditional endoscopic instruments. Embodiments of the systems include an elongated main body having a scope therethrough and at least one steerable tool arm which extends from the distal end of the main body. In preferred embodiments, the system includes two tool arms, each arm steerable to form a curve laterally outward which then bends laterally inward so that the arms form an angular shape. In addition, end effectors extend from the distal ends of each tool arm for use in manipulation of tissue. The angular shape brings the end effectors together in view of the scope for cooperative movements which are continuously visible by the surgeon. In addition, the tool arms may be steerable in any additional direction and may be rotatable to allow grasping, elevation and more complex manipulation of tissue.

    摘要翻译: 提供的系统,装置和方法用于内窥镜手术,其涉及组织操作超出传统内窥镜仪器的能力。 系统的实施例包括具有穿过其中的一个细长主体和从该主体的远端延伸的至少一个可操纵的工具臂。 在优选实施例中,系统包括两个工具臂,每个臂可转向以横向向外形成曲线,然后横向向内弯曲,使得臂形成角形。 另外,末端执行器从每个工具臂的远端延伸以用于组织的操作。 考虑到外科医生连续可见的协作运动的范围,角形状使末端执行器结合在一起。 此外,工具臂可以在任何附加方向上是可操纵的并且可以是可旋转的,以允许组织的抓握,升高和更复杂的操纵。

    Devices and methods for tissue modification

    公开(公告)号:US20060095059A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-05-04

    申请号:US11251199

    申请日:2005-10-15

    IPC分类号: A61B17/32

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are provided for selective surgical removal of tissue, e.g., for enlargement of diseased spinal structures, such as impinged lateral recesses and pathologically narrowed neural foramen. In one variation, tissue may be ablated, resected, removed, or otherwise remodeled by standard small endoscopic tools delivered into the epidural space through an epidural needle. Once the sharp tip of the needle is in the epidural space, it is converted to a blunt tipped instrument for further safe advancement. A specially designed epidural catheter that is used to cover the previously sharp needle tip may also contain a fiberoptic cable. Further embodiments of the current invention include a double barreled epidural needle or other means for placement of a working channel for the placement of tools within the epidural space, beside the epidural instrument. The current invention includes specific tools that enable safe tissue modification in the epidural space, including a barrier that separates the area where tissue modification will take place from adjacent vulnerable neural and vascular structures. In one variation, a tissue abrasion device is provided including a thin belt or ribbon with an abrasive cutting surface. The device may be placed through the neural foramina of the spine and around the anterior border of a facet joint. Once properly positioned, a medical practitioner may enlarge the lateral recess and neural foramina via frictional abrasion, i.e., by sliding the abrasive surface of the ribbon across impinging tissues. A nerve stimulator optionally may be provided to reduce a risk of inadvertent neural abrasion. Additionally, safe epidural placement of the working barrier and epidural tissue modification tools may be further improved with the use of electrical nerve stimulation capabilities within the invention that, when combined with neural stimulation monitors, provide neural localization capabilities to the surgeon. The device optionally may be placed within a protective sheath that exposes the abrasive surface of the ribbon only in the area where tissue removal is desired. Furthermore, an endoscope may be incorporated into the device in order to monitor safe tissue removal. Finally, tissue remodeling within the epidural space may be ensured through the placement of compression dressings against remodeled tissue surfaces, or through the placement of tissue retention straps, belts or cables that are wrapped around and pull under tension aspects of the impinging soft tissue and bone in the posterior spinal canal.

    Pickleball barrier
    20.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11007416B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-18

    申请号:US16406636

    申请日:2019-05-08

    申请人: David Miller

    发明人: David Miller

    IPC分类号: A63B71/02 E04H17/16 A63B69/00

    摘要: A deployable pickleball barrier includes a plurality of panels having a first rigid surface, a second rigid surface, and a substantially straight channel coupling the rigid surfaces. Each of the plurality of panels are coupled with another of the plurality of panels by an interpanel joint that includes a rigid bond and a plurality of fold lines formed in the first rigid surface to form a rightwardly biasing hinge. Each of the plurality of panels includes an intrapanel joint including a plurality of fold lines formed in the second rigid surface to form a leftwardly biasing hinge. The deployable pickleball barrier can be folded at each of the hinges to alternate between a deployed configuration and a folded configuration.