Electrosurgical working end for controlled energy delivery
    262.
    发明申请
    Electrosurgical working end for controlled energy delivery 审中-公开
    电外科工作端可控能量输送

    公开(公告)号:US20030078573A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-04-24

    申请号:US09982482

    申请日:2001-10-18

    Abstract: An electrosurgical working end for instant and automatic modulation of active Rf density in a targeted tissue volume. The working end of the probe of the present invention defines a tissue-engagement plane that is adapted to contact the targeted tissue. The cross-section energy delivery apparatus comprises (i) a conductive surface engagement plane for tissue contact, (ii) a substrate comprising a medial conductive matrix of a temperature sensitive resistive material; and (iii) an inner or core conductive material (electrode) that is coupled to an Rf source and controller. Of particular interest, the medial conductive matrix comprises a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) that exhibits very large increases in resistivity as it increases beyond a selected temperature, which is described as a switching range. The PTC material is selected and fabricated to define a switching range that approximates a particular thermally-mediated therapy. In a method of use, it can be understood that the engagement plane will apply active Rf energy to the engaged the tissue temperature elevates the medial PTC conductive layer to its switching range. Thereafter, Rf current flow from the core conductive to the engagement surface will be instantly modulated to maintain tissue temperature at the switching range. Moreover, the conductive matrix effectively functions as a resistive electrode to thereafter passively conduct thermal energy to the engaged tissue above its switching range. Thus, the working end can modulate the energy application to tissue between active Rf heating and passive conductive heating of the targeted tissue to maintain a targeted temperature level.

    Abstract translation: 电外科工作端,用于即时和自动调节靶组织体积中的活性Rf密度。 本发明的探针的工作端限定适于接触目标组织的组织接合平面。 横截面能量输送装置包括(i)用于组织接触的导电表面接合平面,(ii)包括耐温敏电阻材料的内侧导电基体的基底; 和(iii)耦合到Rf源和控制器的内部或核心导电材料(电极)。 特别令人感兴趣的是,内侧导电矩阵包括正温度系数(PTC),其在电流增加超过所选择的温度时呈现非常大的电阻率,其被描述为开关范围。 选择和制造PTC材料以限定近似于特定热介导治疗的切换范围。 在使用的方法中,可以理解,接合平面将对接合的组织温度施加活性Rf能量,从而将内侧PTC导电层提升到其切换范围。 此后,将从芯导体到接合表面的Rf电流立即调制以将组织温度维持在切换范围。 此外,导电基质有效地用作电阻电极,随后将热能传递到接合组织上方的切换范围。 因此,工作端可以调节目标组织的活性Rf加热和被动导电加热之间的组织的能量应用以保持目标温度水平。

    Embolization systems and techniques for treating tumors
    263.
    发明申请
    Embolization systems and techniques for treating tumors 审中-公开
    栓塞系统和治疗肿瘤的技术

    公开(公告)号:US20030050635A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-13

    申请号:US10225029

    申请日:2002-08-21

    Abstract: This invention relates to medical systems and least invasive techniques for treatment of hypervascularized tumors, both benign and cancerous, by catheter-based embolization of vessels that feed the tumor, for example in a patient's lung. The least invasive techniques typically can be performed by interventional radiologists for treatment of lung tumors. The invention also can be used to treat hypervascularized tumor tissues in other locations in a patient's body, for example, uterine fibroids and liver tumors.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及医疗系统和最小侵入性技术,用于通过基于导管的栓塞供体肿瘤的血管,例如在患者的肺中治疗良性和癌性的超血管化肿瘤。 介入放射科医师通常可以通过最少侵入性的技术来治疗肺肿瘤。 本发明还可用于治疗患者体内其他位置的超血管化肿瘤组织,例如子宫肌瘤和肝肿瘤。

    Bracelet made from links
    264.
    发明授权
    Bracelet made from links 失效
    手链由链接制成

    公开(公告)号:US06494030B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-17

    申请号:US09934584

    申请日:2001-08-23

    Applicant: Olivier Cazard

    Inventor: Olivier Cazard

    CPC classification number: A44C5/107 A44C27/008 C08L2201/12

    Abstract: A bracelet made of links has two rows of side links forming the edges of the bracelet and at least one row of central links. The side links have each one two blind bores opening on the inner side directed towards the central links and the central links are traversed each one by two bores extending therethrough. Free pins are placed freely but without any looseness in the bores of the lateral links and of the central links and they have, at each one of their ends, a groove. The side links have, opening on their lower face, at least one recess giving access to the grooves of two adjoining pins. Blocking members are designed for being inserted into the recesses of the side links and they include retaining members co-operating with the grooves of the pins.

    Abstract translation: 由链接制成的手镯具有形成手镯边缘和至少一排中心链接的两排侧链。 侧连接件具有在内侧上朝向中心连杆开口的每一个两个盲孔,并且中心连杆每一个穿过从其延伸穿过的两个孔。 自由销被自由放置,但是在侧向连杆和中心连杆的孔中没有任何松动,并且它们的每个端部具有凹槽。 侧链具有在其下表面上开口的至少一个凹槽,其允许进入两个相邻销的凹槽。 阻挡构件被设计成插入侧连杆的凹部中,并且它们包括与销的凹槽配合的保持构件。

    Pocket
    267.
    发明申请
    Pocket 失效
    口袋

    公开(公告)号:US20020078492A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-27

    申请号:US10028125

    申请日:2001-12-21

    Abstract: A pocket suitable for incorporation in garments, luggage items, personal accessories or the like is provided with an active mechanism and control apparatus to close the pocket. Such closing action may be triggered manually but can also be triggered automatically when the pocket is moved away from an upright orientation or experiences a jolting action. In one embodiment the closing action is performed by a length of shape memory material which contracts when heated to pull the pocket front panel top portion against the rear panel top portion and close the pocket opening.

    Abstract translation: 适于装入服装,行李物品,个人附件等的口袋设置有用于关闭口袋的主动机构和控制装置。 这种关闭动作可以手动触发,但是当口袋从直立方向移动或经历颠簸动作时也可以自动触发。 在一个实施例中,闭合动作由一定长度的形状记忆材料执行,该长度的形状记忆材料在被加热时收缩,以将口袋前面板顶部部分拉靠在后面板顶部上并闭合口袋开口。

    Exercise kit and method of using same
    268.
    发明申请
    Exercise kit and method of using same 有权
    运动套件及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20010029224A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-10-11

    申请号:US09877497

    申请日:2001-06-09

    Abstract: An exercise kit includes a lightweight garment having at least a pair of elongated pockets. An elongated bent shape memory member is secured within desired ones of the pockets to provide resistance when deformed and no resistance when restored resiliently to an original shape. The method of using the kit includes performing physical activities that includes movement of at least some portion of the body sufficient to cause the plastic member to deform and to provide sufficient resistance to the movement to tone the muscles of the user experiencing such resistance. In another embodiment an exercise kit includes at least one elongated shape memory member having a distal end pair of slots and a proximate end pair of slots. A pair of securing straps conformed to fit within respective ones of the slots helps secure the shape memory member in a position extending longitudinally along a limb portion of a user. The shape memory member is resilient and provides resistance when deformed and no resistance when restored to an original shape. The method of using the kit includes looping the straps through the slot pairs and then fastening them at the upper and lower portions of the limb of a user. The user then performs physical activities including movement of at least some portion of the limb sufficient to cause the shape memory member to deform and to provide sufficient resistance to the movement to tone the muscles of the user experiencing such resistance.

    Abstract translation: 运动套件包括具有至少一对细长口袋的轻质衣服。 细长的弯曲形状记忆部件被固定在所需的一个凹穴中以在变形时提供阻力,并且当弹性地恢复到原始形状时没有阻力。 使用该试剂盒的方法包括进行身体活动,其包括足以使塑料构件变形的身体的至少一部分的运动,并且提供足够的抵抗运动以抵抗经历这种阻力的使用者的肌肉的抵抗力。 在另一个实施例中,运动套件包括至少一个细长形状的存储器构件,其具有远端一对槽和近端一对槽。 一对安装在相应的槽中的固定带有助于将形状记忆元件固定在沿使用者肢体部分纵向延伸的位置。 形状记忆部件是弹性的,当变形时提供电阻,并且当恢复到原始形状时没有电阻。 使用该套件的方法包括使带通过槽对环绕,然后将它们紧固在使用者的肢体的上部和下部。 然后使用者进行身体活动,包括肢体的至少一部分的运动,足以引起形状记忆部件的变形,并提供足够的阻力以使经历这种阻力的使用者的肌肉发音。

    Left atrium ablation catheter and method
    269.
    发明授权
    Left atrium ablation catheter and method 有权
    左心房消融导管及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06241728B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-06-05

    申请号:US09395123

    申请日:1999-09-14

    Abstract: A left atrium ablation catheter (4), including a sheath (8) and a deflectable electrophysiology catheter (10) housed within the sheath, is used to ablate coronary tissue at a target site within the left atrium (LA) of a heart. The electrophysiology catheter has ablation electrodes (24) along the tip (10). The ablation catheter is introduced into the right atrium (RA) through either the superior vena cava (SVC) or the inferior vena cava (IVC). The distal open end of the sheath is guided through a punctured hole in the interatrial septum and into the left atrium. The distal end (20) of the sheath is either precurved or is steerable so the electrode tip can be directed to the coronary target site in the left atrium. The electrode tip is sized and configured to create the desired lesion at the target site without movement of the electrode tip.

    Abstract translation: 包括护套(8)和容纳在护套内的可偏转电生理学导管(10)的左心房消融导管(4)用于在心脏的左心房(LA)内的靶位置消融冠状组织。 电生理学导管具有沿尖端(10)的消融电极(24)。 消融导管通过上腔静脉(SVC)或下腔静脉(IVC)引入右心房(RA)。 护套的远端开口端引导穿过房间隔中的穿刺孔并进入左心房。 鞘的远端(20)是预先的或是可操纵的,使得电极尖端可以被引导到左心房中的冠状动脉靶位点。 电极头的尺寸和构造可以在靶位置产生所需的损伤,而不会移动电极尖端。

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