公开(公告)号：US06711440B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-23

申请号：US10120922

申请日：2002-04-11

Applicant: Jeffrey T. Deal ,  Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Jeffrey T. Deal ,  Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: A61N1362

CPC classification number: A61N1/372 ,  G02B6/2808 ,  G02B6/4246

Abstract: An optical sense signal generator for medical device's having a photonic catheter containing optical conductors conducting light energy in two directions between electronics at a catheter proximal end and electrical stimulation and sensing components at a catheter distal end. An optical unit receives light delivered from the catheter proximal end and transmits a first portion of the light while diverting a second portion of the light. The transmitted light is fed to an opto-electrical converter for conversion into electrical stimulation signals. The diverted light is directed to one or more optical modulators that modulate the diverted light output under an applied electrical signal. An electrical circuit generates electrical sense signals corresponding to one or more sensed physiological conditions and provides the signals to the optical modulator(s). This results in modulation of the diverted light output into optical sense signals that are transmitted to the catheter proximal end.

Abstract translation: 一种用于医疗装置的光学感测信号发生器，其具有光导管，其包含在导管近端处的电子器件之间的两个方向上传导光能的光导体，以及在导管远端处的电刺激和感测部件。 光学单元接收从导管近端传送的光并且在转移光的第二部分的同时透射光的第一部分。 透射光被馈送到光电转换器以转换成电刺激信号。 转向的光被引导到在施加的电信号下调制转向的光输出的一个或多个光调制器。 电路产生对应于一个或多个感测到的生理条件的电学感测信号，并将信号提供给光学调制器。 这导致将被转移的光输出调制到传输到导管近端的光学感测信号中。

公开(公告)号：US4405311A

公开(公告)日：1983-09-20

申请号：US214118

申请日：1980-12-08

Applicant: Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: A61N1/30 ,  A61N1/372

CPC classification number: A61N1/372 ,  A61N1/306

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating rheumatoid arthritis by direct injection of electrically generated gold ions into the patient's joint. The gold ions are electrically generated by anodal corrosion of a gold electrode, such as by passing a constant electric current through the gold electrode which can be a thin wire and which is surgically placed in contact with the arthritic joint. The apparatus comprises a source of direct current including a battery and a constant current generator, a gold electrode connected to the source electrically as an anode and adapted to be placed surgically in operative contact with the arthritic joint, and an indifferent electrode connected to the source electrically as a cathode and adapted to be placed in operative contact with the patient's body spaced from the joint. The entire apparatus can be implanted in the patient's body.

Abstract translation: 通过将电生成的金离子直接注射到患者的关节中来治疗类风湿性关节炎的方法和装置。 金离子通过金电极的阳极腐蚀而电产生，例如通过使恒定的电流通过金电极，金电极可以是细线，并且通过外科手术与关节炎接头接触。 该装置包括直流电源，包括电池和恒流发生器，金电极作为阳极连接到电源，并且适于被手术放置以与关节炎关节手术接触，以及连接到源的无关电极 电气地作为阴极并且适于被放置成与接头间隔开的患者身体操作性接触。 整个装置可植入患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US4307509A

公开(公告)日：1981-12-29

申请号：US118797

申请日：1980-02-04

Applicant: Robert L. McLean ,  Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Robert L. McLean ,  Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: H01M6/18

CPC classification number: H01M6/182 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: A solid electrolyte primary cell comprising a lithium anode, a chlorine cathode and a lithium chloride electrolyte. A solid lithium element operatively contacts the cathode material, and one form of cathode material in a charge transfer complex of an organic donor component material and chlorine. The organic donor component material can be poly-2 vinyl pyridine. Another cathode material can be formed from liquid chlorine. The surface of the lithium anode element which operatively contacts the cathode material can be provided with a coating of an organic electron donor component material. When the lithium anode operatively contacts the chlorine cathode, a solid lithium chloride electrolyte begins to form at the interface and an electrical potential difference exists between conductors operatively connected to the anode and cathode.

Abstract translation: 一种固体电解质原电池，其包含锂阳极，氯阴极和氯化锂电解质。 固体锂元素可操作地接触阴极材料，以及有机供体组分材料和氯的电荷转移络合物中的一种形式的阴极材料。 有机供体组分材料可以是聚-2-乙烯基吡啶。 另一种阴极材料可以由液氯形成。 可操作地接触阴极材料的锂阳极元件的表面可以提供有机电子给体组分材料的涂层。 当锂阳极可操作地接触氯阴极时，固体氯化锂电解质开始在界面处形成，并且在可操作地连接到阳极和阴极的导体之间存在电势差。

公开(公告)号：US4203201A

公开(公告)日：1980-05-20

申请号：US921905

申请日：1978-07-05

Applicant: Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz, Jr.

Inventor： Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz, Jr.

IPC: H01M2/06 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M6/18

CPC classification number: H01M2/1205 ,  H01M2/065 ,  H01M6/182 ,  Y10T29/49108 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: A lithium-iodine cell comprising a casing of electrically conducting material, an anode including a lithium element within the casing, an electrical conductor operatively connected to the lithium element and extending out from the casing, and a cathode comprising iodine-containing material in operative contact with both the casing and the lithium element. The anode electrical conductor is completely sealed from the rest of the cell, and the casing serves as the cathode current collector. The anode operative surface is provided with a coating of an organic electron donor material. The anode is enclosed within an insulator element within the casing and a ferrule having one end within the insulator and the other end extending from the casing.

Abstract translation: 一种锂 - 碘电池，包括导电材料的壳体，在壳体内包含锂元素的阳极，可操作地连接到锂元素并从壳体延伸出来的电导体，以及包含操作接触的含碘材料的阴极 与壳体和锂元素。 阳极电导体与电池的其余部分完全密封，并且壳体用作阴极集电器。 阳极工作表面设置有有机电子给体材料的涂层。 阳极被封装在壳体内的绝缘体元件内，并且套管具有在绝缘体内的一端，另一端从壳体延伸。

公开(公告)号：US4166887A

公开(公告)日：1979-09-04

申请号：US916593

申请日：1978-06-19

Applicant: Max A. Mueller ,  Robert L. McLean ,  Curtis F. Holmes ,  Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Max A. Mueller ,  Robert L. McLean ,  Curtis F. Holmes ,  Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: H01M4/38 ,  H01M4/06 ,  H01M4/62 ,  H01M6/18

CPC classification number: H01M6/182

Abstract: A lithium halogen cell comprising a lithium anode, a solid electrolyte comprising lithium halide, and a cathode comprising a mixture of halogen and activated charcoal.

Abstract translation: 包含锂阳极，包含卤化锂的固体电解质和包含卤素和活性炭的混合物的阴极的锂卤素电池。

公开(公告)号：US4166158A

公开(公告)日：1979-08-28

申请号：US865849

申请日：1977-12-30

Applicant: Ralph T. Mead ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz, Jr. ,  Wilson Greatbatch

Inventor： Ralph T. Mead ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz, Jr. ,  Wilson Greatbatch

IPC: H01M2/06 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M2/22 ,  H01M4/02

CPC classification number: H01M6/182 ,  H01M2/065 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: A lithium-iodine cell comprising a casing of electrically conducting material, an anode including a lithium element within the casing, an electrical conductor operatively connected to the lithium element and extending out from the casing, and a cathode comprising iodine-containing material in operative contact with both the casing and the lithium element. The anode electrical conductor is completely sealed from the rest of the cell, and the casing serves as the cathode current collector. The anode operative surface is provided with a coating of an organic electron donor material. The anode conductor is enclosed within the combination of an insulator element within the casing, an isolator element between the insulator and the conductor, and a ferrule having one end within the insulator and the other end extending from the casing. During assembly, the cathode material is introduced in heated form and a filling element is employed which serves to keep the edge of the casing open end clean to facilitate subsequent welding of a lid to the casing.

公开(公告)号：US4164070A

公开(公告)日：1979-08-14

申请号：US861527

申请日：1977-12-19

Applicant: Wilson Greatbatch ,  Ralph T. Mead ,  Robert L. McLean ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz

Inventor： Wilson Greatbatch ,  Ralph T. Mead ,  Robert L. McLean ,  Frank W. Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz

IPC: H01M2/06 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M4/36

CPC classification number: H01M6/182 ,  H01M2/065 ,  H01M4/60 ,  Y10T29/4911

Abstract: A lithium-bromine cell comprising a casing which can be of electrically conducting material and containing a lithium anode element from which a sealed conductor extends through the casing. A filling element which can be of electrically conducting material and which has a passage therethrough is fixed to the sealed casing with one end of the passage in communication with the interior of the casing and the other end externally exposed. Bromine is introduced through the passage to the interior of the casing into operative relationship with the lithium anode whereupon the passage is closed to complete the cell. The electrically conducting casing serves as a cathode current collector in operative contact with the bromine cathode, and after closing of the passage the electrically conducting filling element serves as an electrical terminal for the cell. An electrical potential difference exists between the terminal and the anode conductor during operation of the cell.

Abstract translation: 一种锂 - 溴电池，其包括可以是导电材料并且包含锂阳极元件的壳体，密封导体从该锂阳极元件穿过壳体。 可以是导电材料并且具有穿过其的通道的填充元件被固定到密封壳体，通道的一端与壳体的内部连通，另一端从外部暴露。 通过通向壳体内部的通道将溴引入与锂阳极的操作关系，由此通道封闭以完成电池。 导电壳体用作与溴阴极有效接触的阴极集电器，并且在通路关闭之后，导电填充元件用作电池的电端子。 在电池工作期间，端子和阳极导体之间​​存在电位差。

公开(公告)号：US3994747A

公开(公告)日：1976-11-30

申请号：US617280

申请日：1975-09-29

Applicant: Wilson Greatbatch ,  Ralph T. Mead ,  Robert L. McLean ,  Frank Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz

Inventor： Wilson Greatbatch ,  Ralph T. Mead ,  Robert L. McLean ,  Frank Rudolph ,  Norbert W. Frenz

IPC: H01M2/06 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M4/36

CPC classification number: H01M2/06 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M6/182

Abstract: A solid electrolyte primary cell comprising a lithium anode, a bromine cathode and a lithium bromide electrolyte. A solid lithium element operatively contacts the cathode material, and one form of cathode material is a charge transfer complex of an organic donor component material and bromine. The organic donor component material can be poly-2-vinyl pyridine. Another cathode material is liquid bromine. The surface of the lithium anode element which operatively contacts the cathode material can be provided with a coating of an organic electron donor component material. When the lithium anode operatively contacts the bromine cathode, a solid lithium bromide electrolyte begins to form at the interface and an electrical potential difference exists between conductors operatively connected to the anode and cathode.

Abstract translation: 一种固体电解质原电池，其包含锂阳极，溴阴极和溴化锂电解质。 固体锂元素可操作地接触阴极材料，并且一种形式的阴极材料是有机供体组分材料和溴的电荷转移络合物。 有机供体组分材料可以是聚-2-乙烯基吡啶。 另一种阴极材料是液态溴。 可操作地接触阴极材料的锂阳极元件的表面可以提供有机电子给体组分材料的涂层。 当锂阳极可操作地接触溴阴极时，固体溴化锂电解质开始在界面处形成，并且在可操作地连接到阳极和阴极的导体之间存在电势差。

公开(公告)号：US3944433A

公开(公告)日：1976-03-16

申请号：US539730

申请日：1975-01-09

Applicant: Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Frank W. Rudolph

Inventor： Ralph T. Mead ,  Wilson Greatbatch ,  Frank W. Rudolph

IPC: H01M4/06 ,  H01M4/60 ,  H01M6/18 ,  H01M4/36

CPC classification number: H01M6/182 ,  H01M4/06 ,  H01M4/60

Abstract: A lithium-iodine cell comprising a lithium anode and a cathode comprising an iodine element, a charge transfer complex of an organic donor component and iodine, and a cathode current collector operatively positioned between the iodine element and the charge transfer complex. The iodine element comprises a solid pellet of pure, non-conductive iodine, and the organic donor component of the charge transfer complex is two-vinyl pyridine polymer. The current collector is a screen or the equivalent which allows iodine to diffuse from the iodine element through the collector to the charge transfer complex. The iodine element is optimized for maximum iodine content without regard for conductivity, and the cathode material is optimized for maximum conductivity without regard for excess iodine content.

Abstract translation: 包含锂阳极和包含碘元素，有机供体组分的电荷转移络合物和碘的锂阳极和可操作地位于碘元素和电荷转移络合物之间的阴极集电器的锂碘电池。 碘元素包括纯的非导电碘的固体颗粒，电荷转移络合物的有机供体组分是双乙烯基吡啶聚合物。 集电器是屏幕或等效物，其允许碘从碘元素通过收集器扩散到电荷转移络合物。 碘元素针对最大碘含量进行了优化，而不考虑电导率，阴极材料针对最大导电率进行了优化，而不考虑过量的碘含量。

公开(公告)号：US3057356A

公开(公告)日：1962-10-09

申请号：US4479660

申请日：1960-07-22

Applicant: WILSON GREATBATCH INC

Inventor： WILSON GREATBATCH

IPC: A61N1/362

CPC classification number: A61N1/362