公开(公告)号：US09254377B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-09

申请号：US13562169

申请日：2012-07-30

Applicant: Kishore Kumar Kondabatni ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz

Inventor： Kishore Kumar Kondabatni ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  H03H1/00 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/08 ,  H01F17/02

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  H01F17/02 ,  H03H1/0007

Abstract: A multilayer helical wave filter having a primary resonance at a selected RF diagnostic or therapeutic frequency or frequency range, includes an elongated conductor forming at least a portion of an implantable medical lead. The elongated conductor includes a first helically wound segment having at least one planar surface, a first end and a second end, which forms a first inductive component, and a second helically wound segment having at least one planar surface, a first end and a second end, which forms a second inductive element. The first and second helically wound segments are wound in the same longitudinal direction and share a common longitudinal axis. Planar surfaces of the helically wound segments face one another, and a dielectric material is disposed between the facing planar surfaces of the helically wound segments and between adjacent coils of the helically wound segments, thereby forming a capacitance.

Abstract translation: 在选定的RF诊断或治疗频率或频率范围内具有初级共振的多层螺旋波滤波器包括形成可植入医疗引线的至少一部分的细长导体。 细长导体包括具有至少一个平坦表面的第一螺旋缠绕段，形成第一感应组件的第一端和第二端，以及具有至少一个平坦表面的第二螺旋缠绕段，第一端和第二端 端部，其形成第二电感元件。 第一和第二螺旋缠绕段在相同的纵向缠绕并共享共同的纵向轴线。 螺旋缠绕段的平面表面彼此面对，并且电介质材料设置在螺旋缠绕段的相对的平坦表面之间和螺旋缠绕段的相邻线圈之间，从而形成电容。

公开(公告)号：US20150343400A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14294157

申请日：2014-06-03

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Wendy L. Stevenson

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Wendy L. Stevenson

IPC: B01F3/04 ,  C12G1/00 ,  B01F13/00

CPC classification number: B01F3/04794 ,  B01F3/04106 ,  B01F3/04262 ,  B01F3/04801 ,  B01F13/002 ,  B01F2003/04872 ,  B01F2003/04879 ,  B01F2003/049 ,  B01F2215/0072 ,  C12G1/00 ,  C12H1/14

Abstract: An aerator includes an expansion chamber. The expansion chamber is defined as having a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion is configured to engage an opening of an uncorked wine bottle. The top portion is disposed above the opening of the uncorked wine bottle. The expansion chamber is configured to be in fluid communication with an inside of the uncorked wine bottle. A gas conduit has a proximal end in fluid communication with a distal end. The gas conduit passes through the bottom portion of the expansion chamber and the distal end is disposed below the bottom portion of the expansion chamber. The proximal end is disposed above the bottom portion of the expansion chamber. A gas source is in fluid communication with the proximal end of the gas conduit. The expansion chamber is configured to temporarily contain an expansion of wine bubbles during an aeration process.

Abstract translation: 曝气器包括一个膨胀室。 膨胀室被定义为具有顶部和底部。 底部构造成接合未开瓶的酒瓶的开口。 顶部设置在未开瓶的酒瓶的开口上方。 膨胀室构造成与未开瓶的酒瓶的内部流体连通。 气体导管具有与远端流体连通的近端。 气体导管穿过膨胀室的底部，并且远端设置在膨胀室的底部下方。 近端设置在膨胀室的底部上方。 气体源与气体导管的近端流体连通。 膨胀室被配置为在曝气过程中暂时包含膨胀的酒泡。

公开(公告)号：US09061139B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-23

申请号：US11930742

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Richard L. Brendel

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Richard L. Brendel

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H03H1/00 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/08 ,  H03H7/01

CPC classification number: A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  H01G4/35 ,  H01G4/40 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2001/005

Abstract: A TANK filter is provided for a lead wire of an active medical device (AMD). The TANK filter includes a capacitor in parallel with an inductor. The parallel capacitor and inductor are placed in series with the lead wire of the AMD, wherein values of capacitance and inductance are selected such that the TANK filter is resonant at a selected frequency. In a preferred form, the TANK filter reduces or even eliminates the use of ferro-magnetic materials, and instead uses non-ferromagnetic materials so as to reduce or eliminate MRI image artifacts or the force or torque otherwise associated during an MRI image scan.

Abstract translation: 为主动医疗装置（AMD）的引线提供TANK滤波器。 TANK滤波器包括与电感并联的电容器。 并联电容器和电感器与AMD的引线串联放置，其中选择电容和电感值，使得TANK滤波器以选定的频率谐振。 在优选的形式中，TANK滤波器减少甚至消除铁磁材料的使用，并且代替地使用非铁磁材料，以便减少或消除MRI图像伪像或在MRI图像扫描期间否则相关联的力或扭矩。

公开(公告)号：US08989870B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US12686137

申请日：2010-01-12

Applicant: Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christopher Michael Williams ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Scott Brainard ,  Daniel Robert Kaiser ,  Henry R. Halperin ,  Albert C. Lardo

Inventor： Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christopher Michael Williams ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Scott Brainard ,  Daniel Robert Kaiser ,  Henry R. Halperin ,  Albert C. Lardo

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  G01R33/28 ,  A61N1/05 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/042 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/08

CPC classification number: G01R33/285 ,  A61B5/042 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B5/7203 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  B82Y30/00

Abstract: An energy management system facilitates the transfer of high frequency energy coupled into an implanted lead at a selected RF frequency or frequency band, to an energy dissipating surface. This is accomplished by conductively coupling the implanted lead to the energy dissipating surface through an energy diversion circuit including one or more passive electronic network components whose impedance characteristics are at least partially tuned to the implanted lead's impedance characteristics.

Abstract translation: 能量管理系统有助于以选定的RF频率或频带将耦合到植入引线中的高频能量传输到能量消散表面。 这是通过将植入的导线导电地耦合到能量消散表面来实现的，该能量分流电路包括一个或多个无源电子网络部件，其阻抗特性至少部分地被调整到植入引线的阻抗特性。

公开(公告)号：US08914912B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-23

申请号：US14182295

申请日：2014-02-18

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Wendy L. Stevenson

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Wendy L. Stevenson

IPC: A41D1/08 ,  A41D13/012

CPC classification number: A41D1/08 ,  A41D13/012 ,  A41D13/02 ,  A41D27/00 ,  A41D2600/106

Abstract: An improved fishing or hunting wader, exposure suit or foul weather pants/bib incorporates a novel waterproof connectable hatch to provide access for urination. The low profile and lightweight waterproof hatch is centered over the groin area and allows the wearer of a fishing wader, or similar foul weather gear pants, to be able to quickly open the hatch and urinate without removing the cumbersome garment. A hinged or connectable lid may swing upwards and downwards and features a hook-and-loop fastener, a magnetic, or mechanical fastener so that the lid is held up in place and out of the way. After urination, the lid may conveniently snap back into place against a seal or O-ring thereby forming a water tight seal.

Abstract translation: 改进的钓鱼或狩猎跋涉，暴露服或恶劣天气裤/围兜结合了一个新颖的防水连接舱口，以便排尿。 低调和轻便的防水舱位于腹股沟区域的中心位置，允许钓鱼蹒跚学步的穿戴者或类似的恶劣天气装备的裤子能够快速打开舱口和小便，而不需要去除笨重的衣服。 铰链或可连接的盖可以向上和向下摆动并且具有钩环紧固件，磁性或机械紧固件，使得盖子保持在适当位置并且不在路上。 排尿后，盖子可以方便地通过密封件或O形环将其卡扣到位，从而形成防水密封。

公开(公告)号：US08903505B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-02

申请号：US13276484

申请日：2011-10-19

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Henry R. Halperin ,  Albert C. Lardo ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Kishore Kumar Kondabatni ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Barry C. Muffoletto

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Henry R. Halperin ,  Albert C. Lardo ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Kishore Kumar Kondabatni ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Barry C. Muffoletto

IPC: A61B5/055 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B18/14 ,  H03H1/00 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  H03H7/01 ,  A61N1/08

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  H03H1/0007 ,  H03H7/1766 ,  H03H2001/0042 ,  H03H2001/005 ,  H03H2007/013

Abstract: A medical lead system includes at least one bandstop filter for attenuating current flow through the lead across a range of frequencies. The bandstop filter has an overall circuit Q wherein the resultant 3 dB bandwidth is at least 10 kHz. The values of capacitance and inductance of the bandstop filter are selected such that the bandstop filter is resonant at a selected center frequency or range of frequencies. Preferably, the bandstop filter has an overall circuit Q wherein the resultant 10 dB bandwidth is at least 10 kHz. Such bandstop filters are backwards compatible with known implantable deployment systems and extraction systems.

Abstract translation: 医疗引线系统包括至少一个带阻滤波器，用于在一定频率范围内衰减通过引线的电流。 带阻滤波器具有总电路Q，其中所得的3dB带宽至少为10kHz。 选择带阻滤波器的电容和电感值，使得带阻滤波器在选定的中心频率或频率范围内谐振。 优选地，带阻滤波器具有总电路Q，其中所得的10dB带宽至少为10kHz。 这种带阻滤波器与已知的可植入部署系统和提取系统向后兼容。

公开(公告)号：US08810405B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US12887720

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Scott W. Kelley ,  Geddes Frank Tyers

Inventor： Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christine A. Frysz ,  Scott W. Kelley ,  Geddes Frank Tyers

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  G06K19/077 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61N1/375

CPC classification number: A61B19/44 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2562/08 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/37223 ,  A61N1/37229 ,  A61N1/3752 ,  A61N1/3754 ,  G06K19/07749

Abstract: An implantable radio frequency identification (RFID) tag includes a hermetically sealed biocompatible container, an RFID microelectronics chip is disposed within the container, and a biocompatible antenna extends from the RFID microelectronic chip and exteriorly of the container. In an exemplary embodiment the container comprises a housing for an active implantable medical device (AIMD). In another exemplary embodiment the RFID tag is associated with an AIMD. The AIMD may comprise a lead system. The RFID tag may be disposed within a non-hermetically sealed portion of the AIMD, such a header block, and may include information pertaining to the AIMD. Another exemplary embodiment may include a sensor conductively coupled to the RFID microelectronics chip. The sensor may be disposed exterior of or within the container. The sensor measures properties and activities of the human body and the RFID tag is capable of transmitting said measured properties in real time.

Abstract translation: 可植入射频识别（RFID）标签包括密封的生物相容容器，RFID微电子芯片设置在容器内，并且生物相容的天线从RFID微电子芯片和容器的外部延伸。 在示例性实施例中，容器包括用于主动植入式医疗装置（AIMD）的壳体。 在另一示例性实施例中，RFID标签与AIMD相关联。 AIMD可以包括引导系统。 RFID标签可以设置在AIMD的非气密密封部分中，这样的标题块，并且可以包括关于AIMD的信息。 另一示例性实施例可以包括传导性耦合到RFID微电子芯片的传感器。 传感器可以设置在容器的外部或容器内。 传感器测量人体的特性和活动，并且RFID标签能够实时传输所述测量的性质。

公开(公告)号：US20130317345A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13958582

申请日：2013-08-04

Applicant: Dominick J. Frustaci ,  Barry C. Muffoletto ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Dominick J. Frustaci ,  Barry C. Muffoletto ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61N1/39 ,  A61B5/055

CPC classification number: A61N1/3987 ,  A61B5/0555 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3925 ,  A61N1/3962

Abstract: An implantable cardioverter defibrillator includes a communication interface operable to receive a communication signal from an external programmer. The communication signal includes a command to switch the ICD from a first mode to a second mode. A processor is in electrical communication with the communication interface and configured to switch the ICD between the first and second modes. A battery is configured to supply low DC voltage. A converter is configured to convert the low DC voltage to a high DC voltage. An energy storage capacitor is electrically coupled to the converter and configured to store a therapeutic energy or high DC voltage including at least 15 joules. The second mode includes activating the converter to convert the low DC voltage to the high DC voltage and storing the therapeutic energy or at least 15 joules within the energy storage capacitor during a period of time of the second mode.

Abstract translation: 植入式心律转复除颤器包括可操作以从外部编程器接收通信信号的通信接口。 通信信号包括将ICD从第一模式切换到第二模式的命令。 处理器与通信接口电通信并且被配置为在第一和第二模式之间切换ICD。 电池配置为提供低直流电压。 A转换器被配置为将低DC电压转换成高DC电压。 储能电容器电耦合到转换器并且被配置为存储包括至少15焦耳的治疗能量或高DC电压。 第二模式包括在第二模式的时间段期间激活转换器以将低DC电压转换为高DC电压并将能量存储电容器中的治疗能量或至少15焦耳存储。

公开(公告)号：US08457760B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-04

申请号：US12707568

申请日：2010-02-17

Applicant: Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christopher Michael Williams ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Scott Brainard ,  Daniel Robert Kaiser ,  Henry R. Halperin ,  Albert C. Lardo ,  Scott W. Kelley

Inventor： Robert Shawn Johnson ,  Warren S. Dabney ,  Robert A. Stevenson ,  Christopher Michael Williams ,  Holly Noelle Moschiano ,  Scott Brainard ,  Daniel Robert Kaiser ,  Henry R. Halperin ,  Albert C. Lardo ,  Scott W. Kelley

IPC: A61N1/08

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61B5/04 ,  A61B5/042 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B5/7203 ,  A61B2018/00452 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  G01R33/286 ,  G01R33/288 ,  H03H7/0107 ,  H03H7/1758 ,  H03H7/1766

Abstract: An energy management system that facilitates the transfer of high frequency energy induced on an implanted lead or a leadwire includes an energy dissipating surface associated with the implanted lead or the leadwire, a diversion or diverter circuit associated with the energy dissipating surface, and at least one non-linear circuit element switch for diverting energy in the implanted lead or the leadwire through the diversion circuit to the energy dissipating surface. In alternate configurations, the switch may be disposed between the implanted lead or the leadwire and the diversion circuit, or disposed so that it electrically opens the implanted lead or the leadwire when diverting energy through the diversion circuit to the energy dissipating surface. The non-linear circuit element switch is typically a PIN diode. The diversion circuit may be either a high pass filter or a low pass filter.

Abstract translation: 促进在植入引线或引线上感应的高频能量的传递的能量管理系统包括与注入的引线或引线相关联的能量消散表面，与能量消散表面相关联的转向或转向电路，以及至少一个 非线性电路元件开关，用于通过分流电路将注入的引线或引线中的能量转移到能量消散表面。 在替代配置中，开关可以设置在注入的引线或引线和引导电路之间，或者设置成当将能量通过引导电路转移到能量消散表面时，其电开放注入的引线或引线。 非线性电路元件开关通常是PIN二极管。 分流电路可以是高通滤波器或低通滤波器。

公开(公告)号：US20130046354A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13589090

申请日：2012-08-18

Applicant: Dominick J. Frustaci ,  Barry C. Muffoletto ,  Robert A. Stevenson

Inventor： Dominick J. Frustaci ,  Barry C. Muffoletto ,  Robert A. Stevenson

IPC: A61N1/39

CPC classification number: A61N1/3987 ,  A61B5/0555 ,  A61N1/3718 ,  A61N1/3925 ,  A61N1/3962

Abstract: An implantable cardioverter defibrillator includes a communication interface operable to receive a communication signal from an external programmer. The communication signal includes a command to switch the ICD from a first mode to a second mode. A processor is in electrical communication with the communication interface and configured to switch the ICD between the first and second modes. A battery is configured to supply low DC voltage. A converter is configured to convert the low DC voltage to a high DC voltage. An energy storage capacitor is electrically coupled to the converter and configured to store a therapeutic energy or high DC voltage including at least 15 joules. The second mode includes activating the converter to convert the low DC voltage to the high DC voltage and storing the therapeutic energy or at least 15 joules within the energy storage capacitor during a period of time of the second mode.