Implantable cardiac motion powered piezoelectric energy source
    21.
    发明授权
    Implantable cardiac motion powered piezoelectric energy source 有权
    植入式心脏动力电动压电能源

    公开(公告)号:US07729768B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-01

    申请号:US11385986

    申请日:2006-03-20

    IPC分类号: A61N1/00

    摘要: Implantable cardiac motion powered piezoelectric energy sources are provided. An aspects of embodiments of the subject implantable energy sources is that they include a piezoelectric transducer that converts cardiac mechanical energy to electrical energy. The subject energy sources find use in a variety of applications, including providing power to a wide range of implantable devices.

    摘要翻译: 提供了植入式心脏运动动力压电能源。 可植入能源的实施方案的一个方面是它们包括将心脏机械能转化为电能的压电换能器。 主题能源可用于各种应用,包括向广泛的可植入装置提供动力。

    Methods and apparatus for tissue activation and monitoring

    公开(公告)号:US20070179569A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-02

    申请号:US11731650

    申请日:2007-03-29

    申请人: Mark Zdeblick

    发明人: Mark Zdeblick

    IPC分类号: A61N1/00

    摘要: Techniques for controlling one or more modular circuits (“satellites”) that are intended for placement in a subject's body. The one or more satellites are controlled by sending signals over a bus that includes first and second conduction paths. Also coupled to the bus in system embodiments is a device such as a pacemaker that provides power and includes control circuitry. Each satellite includes satellite circuitry and one or more effectors that interact with the tissue. The satellite circuitry is coupled to the bus, and thus interfaces the controller to the one or more effectors, which may function as actuators, sensors, or both. The effectors may be electrodes that are used to introduce analog electrical signals (e.g., one or more pacing pulses) into the tissue in the local areas where the electrodes are positioned (e.g., heart muscles) or to sense analog signals (e.g., a propagating depolarization signal) within the tissue.

    Methods and systems for measuring cardiac parameters

    公开(公告)号:US07204798B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-17

    申请号:US10764127

    申请日:2004-01-23

    IPC分类号: A61B5/02

    摘要: Methods and systems of the present invention provide for measurement of various cardiac parameters. Methods generally involve causing a change in volume and/or pressure in a heart chamber, measuring the change, and calculating at least one cardiac parameter based on the change. Systems typically include at least one actuator, at least one sensor, and a catheter or other device for positioning at least partially in a heart chamber. In some embodiments, the system may also include a controller, such as a computer or other processor, an external actuator, an external sensor, and/or an ECG device. Methods and systems of the invention may be used to more accurately diagnose cardiac conditions in order to make more informed treatment decisions.

    Methods and systems for measuring cardiac parameters
    28.
    发明申请
    Methods and systems for measuring cardiac parameters 有权
    测量心脏参数的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20040254483A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-12-16

    申请号:US10764127

    申请日:2004-01-23

    IPC分类号: A61B005/02

    摘要: Methods and systems of the present invention provide for measurement of various cardiac parameters. Methods generally involve causing a change in volume and/or pressure in a heart chamber, measuring the change, and calculating at least one cardiac parameter based on the change. Systems typically include at least one actuator, at least one sensor, and a catheter or other device for positioning at least partially in a heart chamber. In some embodiments, the system may also include a controller, such as a computer or other processor, an external actuator, an external sensor, and/or an ECG device. Methods and systems of the invention may be used to more accurately diagnose cardiac conditions in order to make more informed treatment decisions.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的方法和系统提供各种心脏参数的测量。 方法通常包括引起心室中体积和/或压力的变化,测量变化,以及基于变化计算至少一个心脏参数。 系统通常包括至少一个致动器,至少一个传感器,以及用于至少部分地定位在心室中的导管或其它装置。 在一些实施例中,系统还可以包括诸如计算机或其他处理器的控制器,外部致动器,外部传感器和/或ECG设备。 可以使用本发明的方法和系统来更准确地诊断心脏病状,以便做出更明智的治疗决定。

    Volume Sensing
    29.
    发明申请
    Volume Sensing 审中-公开
    音量检测

    公开(公告)号:US20120095355A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-19

    申请号:US12678147

    申请日:2010-03-13

    申请人: Mark Zdeblick

    发明人: Mark Zdeblick

    IPC分类号: A61B5/053

    摘要: Each sensor in one or more pairs of sensors is associated with a particular tissue, for example a first tissue location and a second tissue location respectively. Tissue at a particular tissue location may be solid, for example, muscle tissue, fat tissue, etc., or fluid, for example, blood, fluids associated with edema, etc. The area between the two tissue locations associated with a pair of sensors may comprise solid tissue, fluid tissue, an empty chamber, or combinations thereof. For each pair of sensors in the at least one pair of sensors, a first impedance measurement between the pair of sensors and associated with a first frequency is determined. For each pair of sensors in the at least one pair of sensors, a second impedance measurement between the pair of sensors and associated with a second frequency is determined. A comparison of a ratio of the first impedance measurement at a point in time to the second impedance measurement at a corresponding point in time may be made to determine a volume-related value associated with an area located between the first tissue location and the second tissue location.

    摘要翻译: 一对或多对传感器中的每个传感器分别与特定组织,例如第一组织位置和第二组织位置相关联。 在特定组织位置处的组织可以是实心的,例如肌肉组织,脂肪组织等,或流体,例如血液,与水肿相关的流体等。与一对传感器相关联的两个组织位置之间的区域 可以包括固体组织,流体组织,空腔或其组合。 对于至少一对传感器中的每对传感器,确定该对传感器之间并与第一频率相关联的第一阻抗测量。 对于至少一对传感器中的每对传感器,确定一对传感器之间并与第二频率相关联的第二阻抗测量。 可以对在相应时间点的时间点上的第一阻抗测量值与第二阻抗测量值的比率进行比较,以确定与位于第一组织位置和第二组织之间的区域相关的体积相关值 位置。

    Communication System with Multiple Sources of Power
    30.
    发明申请
    Communication System with Multiple Sources of Power 审中-公开
    具有多种电力来源的通信系统

    公开(公告)号:US20120004520A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-05

    申请号:US13180498

    申请日:2011-07-11

    IPC分类号: A61B5/07

    摘要: The system of the present invention includes a conductive element, an electronic component, and a partial power source in the form of dissimilar materials. Upon contact with a conducting fluid, a voltage potential is created and the power source is completed, which activates the system. The electronic component controls the conductance between the dissimilar materials to produce a unique current signature. The system can also measure the conditions of the environment surrounding the system.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的系统包括不同材料形式的导电元件,电子元件和部分电源。 当与导电流体接触时,产生电压电位并且电源完成,这激活了系统。 电子部件控制不同材料之间的电导,以产生独特的当前签名。 该系统还可以测量系统周围环境的状况。