公开(公告)号：US20060052671A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11162256

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: Patrick McCarthy

Inventor： Patrick McCarthy

IPC: A61B1/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/0206 ,  A61B17/0293

Abstract: A surgical retractor includes a pair of parallel arms that are mounted to a toothed crossbar. One of the arms is fixed to one end of the crossbar, while the other arm is movable along the crossbar by means of a pinion. One or both of the arms includes on its upper surface a bar having a longitudinally extending flat surface. A rod is connected to the bar by means of a bracket. The bracket can be locked in position relative to the bar by a first set screw that engages the flat surface. A rod extends through an opening in the bracket and is retained in place there by a second set screw. The rod includes a circumferentially extending shoulder that engages the bracket so as to locate the rod in a desired position. One or more flat surfaces are formed on the rod adjacent the shoulder for engagement by the second set screw. One of the flat surfaces causes the rod to be positioned precisely as necessary to perform a surgical procedure, while the other of the flat surfaces enables the rod to be moved to an out-of-the way position and locked in place there. One or more retractor blades of the wire basket type are connected to the rod by means of universal clamps. The basket portions of the retractor blades are made of a malleable wire that enables the configuration of the blades to be changed by the surgeon as desired.

Abstract translation: 手术牵开器包括一对平行的臂，其安装到齿形横杆上。 一个臂固定在横杆的一端，而另一个臂可以通过小齿轮沿横杆移动。 一个或两个臂在其上表面上包括具有纵向延伸的平坦表面的杆。 杆通过支架连接到杆上。 支架可以通过与平坦表面接合的第一定位螺钉相对于杆锁定在适当位置。 杆延伸穿过支架中的开口，并通过第二固定螺钉保持在适当的位置。 杆包括周向延伸的肩部，其接合支架以便将杆定位在期望的位置。 一个或多个平坦表面形成在邻近肩部的杆上，用于通过第二固定螺钉进行接合。 平坦表面之一导致杆根据需要精确地定位以执行外科手术，而另一个平坦表面使得杆能够移动到不通过位置并且被锁定在那里的适当位置。 线篮型的一个或多个牵开器叶片通过通用夹具连接到杆上。 牵开器叶片的筐部由可延展的线制成，其能够根据需要由外科医生改变叶片的构造。

公开(公告)号：US20050246014A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US10834556

申请日：2004-04-29

Applicant: Patrick McCarthy

Inventor： Patrick McCarthy

IPC: A61F2/24

CPC classification number: A61F2/2448

Abstract: A mitral annuloplasty ring that has an outward and an upward posterior bow. The ring defines a closed, modified oval shape with a minor-major axis dimension ratio of between about 3.3:4 to 4:4. The ring is made of a material that will substantially resist distortion when subjected to the stress imparted thereon when the ring is implanted in the mitral valve annulus of an operating human heart. As a result, the annuloplasty ring corrects for pathologies associated with mitral valve prolapse, or Barlow's syndrome, in which the leaflets tend to be elongated or floppy.

Abstract translation: 具有向外和向上后弓的二尖瓣环成形术环。 该环限定了一个封闭的，改进的椭圆形形状，其具有在大约3.3：4至4：4之间的次长轴尺寸比。 当环被植入在操作的人心脏的二尖瓣环中时，该环由当被施加于其上的应力基本上抵抗变形的材料制成。 结果，瓣环成形术矫正了与二尖瓣脱垂相关的病变或巴洛氏综合征，其中小叶倾向于伸长或软化。

公开(公告)号：US20050210470A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10793476

申请日：2004-03-04

Applicant: Lynn Chung ,  Christopher Francois ,  Richard Kirkman ,  Patrick McCarthy ,  Don Reed ,  Kenneth Vossen

Inventor： Lynn Chung ,  Christopher Francois ,  Richard Kirkman ,  Patrick McCarthy ,  Don Reed ,  Kenneth Vossen

IPC: G06F9/46 ,  G06F9/50 ,  G06F15/16

CPC classification number: G06F9/5083 ,  G06F9/505 ,  G06F2209/5019

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus, method, and program product that enables distribution of operating system resources on a nodal basis in the same proportions as the expected system workload. The preferred embodiment of the present invention accomplishes this by assigning various types of weights to each node to represent their proportion of the overall balance within the system. Target Weights represent the desired distribution of the workload based on the existing proportions of processor and memory resources on each node. The actual workload balance on the system is represented by Current Weights, which the operating system strives to keep as close to the Target Weights as possible, on an ongoing basis. When the system is started, operating system services distribute their resources nodally in the same proportions as the Target Weights, and can request to be notified if the Target Weights ever change. If processors and/or memory are subsequently added or removed, new Target Weights are calculated at that time, and all services which requested notification are notified so they can redistribute their resources according to the new Target Weights or a stepwise refinement thereof.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种装置，方法和程序产品，其能够以与预期系统工作负载相同的比例在节点基础上分发操作系统资源。 本发明的优选实施例通过为每个节点分配各种类型的权重来表示其在系统内的总体平衡的比例来实现。 目标权重表示基于每个节点上处理器和内存资源的现有比例的工作负载的所需分布。 系统上的实际工作负载余额由Current Weights表示，操作系统力求尽可能地保持尽可能接近目标权重。 当系统启动时，操作系统服务会以与“目标权重”相同的比例节点资源，并且如果“目标权重”（Target Weights）发生变化，则可以请求收到通知。 如果随后添加或删除处理器和/或内存，那么当时计算出新的目标权重，并通知所有请求通知的服务，以便他们可以根据新的“目标权重”或其逐步改进来重新分配资源。

公开(公告)号：US20050192666A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US11047122

申请日：2005-01-31

Applicant: Patrick McCarthy

Inventor： Patrick McCarthy

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/24

CPC classification number: A61F2/2448 ,  A61F2/2445 ,  A61F2250/0018

Abstract: A mitral heart valve annuloplasty ring having a posterior bow that conforms to an abnormal posterior aspect of the mitral annulus. The ring may be generally oval having a major axis and a minor axis, wherein the posterior bow may be centered along the minor axis or offset in a posterior section. The ring may be substantially planar, or may include upward bows on either side of the posterior bow. The ring may include a ring body surrounded by a suture-permeable fabric sheath, and the ring body may be formed of a plurality of concentric ring elements. The ring is semi-rigid and the posterior bow is stiff enough to withstand deformation once implanted and subjected to normal physiologic stresses. The ring elements may be bands of semi-rigid material. A method of repairing an abnormal mitral heart valve annulus having a depressed posterior aspect includes providing a ring with a posterior bow and implanting the ring to support the annulus without unduly stressing the attachment sutures.

Abstract translation: 二尖瓣瓣膜瓣环成形术环具有符合二尖瓣环的异常后方的后弓。 环可以是具有长轴和短轴的大致椭圆形，其中后弓可以沿着短轴对中或在后部中偏移。 环可以是基本上平面的，或者可以包括在后弓的任一侧的向上弓。 环可以包括由缝合线可渗透织物护套包围的环体，并且环体可以由多个同心环元件形成。 环是半刚性的，后弓足够坚硬，一旦植入就能承受变形，并经受正常的生理应力。 环形元件可以是半刚性材料的带。 修复具有凹陷后方面的异常二尖瓣心瓣膜的方法包括提供具有后弓的环和植入环以支撑环，而不会不适当地施加附接缝线。

公开(公告)号：US20050150097A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10754282

申请日：2004-01-09

Applicant: Ronald Jones ,  John Baker ,  Patrick McCarthy ,  Jon Lindquist

Inventor： Ronald Jones ,  John Baker ,  Patrick McCarthy ,  Jon Lindquist

IPC: B21K25/00 ,  B23P11/00 ,  B21D39/00

CPC classification number: B21K25/00 ,  B23P11/00 ,  Y10T29/49908 ,  Y10T29/49909 ,  Y10T29/49915

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for joining, by axial movement, inner and outer metal pieces having different hardnesses. The method involves forming the harder piece to have a radial groove in its juncture surface. The harder piece has leading and trailing portions on either side of the radial groove. The leading portion is dimensioned to permit it to slide with respect to the softer piece and the trailing portion is dimensioned for swaging interference with the softer piece. Relative male-female axial movement is imparted to the pieces, thereby urging the junction surface of the softer piece along the leading portion of the harder piece until the softer piece engages the trailing portion of the harder piece. Relative axial force is applied for continued axial movement whereby the softer piece is forced past the groove such that swaging interference causes a portion of the softer piece to be upset into the groove, thereby creating a permanent joint between the pieces.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种通过轴向移动连接具有不同硬度的内外金属片的方法。 该方法包括形成较硬的部件以在其接合表面中具有径向凹槽。 较硬的部件在径向槽的任一侧具有前后部分。 引导部分的尺寸被设计成允许其相对于较软的部件滑动，并且后部的尺寸被设计成用于与较软的部件的模锻干涉。 相对的雄 - 雌的轴向运动被赋予到这些片上，从而沿着较硬的片的前端推动较软的片的接合表面，直到较软的片接合到较硬的片的后部。 施加相对的轴向力以继续轴向移动，从而使较软的部件被迫通过凹槽，使得模锻干涉使得较软的部分的一部分被镦锻进入凹槽中，由此在两块之间形成永久的接头。

公开(公告)号：US20050127331A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10994557

申请日：2004-11-22

Applicant: Sze Yang ,  Patrick McCarthy

Inventor： Sze Yang ,  Patrick McCarthy

IPC: C08L101/12 ,  H01C1/00

CPC classification number: C08L101/12

Abstract: A molecular complex which includes a template having a plurality of ionic functional groups and a conducting polymer. The conducting polymer may be polypyrrole, polythiophene or poly(phenylene sulfide) and substituted versions thereof. The conducting polymer has charges on it which bind to the organic functional group. The complex has a polypyrrole ration of between about 0.5 to 4.5.

Abstract translation: 包括具有多个离子官能团的模板和导电聚合物的分子复合物。 导电聚合物可以是聚吡咯，聚噻吩或聚（苯硫醚）及其取代的形式。 导电聚合物在其上具有与有机官能团结合的电荷。 该络合物具有介于约0.5至4.5之间的聚吡咯比例。

公开(公告)号：US20050043791A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-24

申请号：US10868470

申请日：2004-06-14

Applicant: Patrick McCarthy ,  Richard Rhee ,  Stefan Schreck

Inventor： Patrick McCarthy ,  Richard Rhee ,  Stefan Schreck

IPC: A61F2/24

CPC classification number: A61F2/2448 ,  A61F2/2445 ,  A61F2/2466 ,  A61M25/001 ,  A61M25/0032 ,  A61M25/0069 ,  A61M25/007 ,  A61M25/0071 ,  A61M25/0138 ,  A61M2025/0002 ,  A61M2025/0003 ,  A61M2025/0004 ,  A61M2025/0081

Abstract: An annuloplasty ring having a three-dimensional discontinuous form generally arranged about an axis with two free ends that are axially offset. The ring is particularly suited for repair of the tricuspid valve, and more closely conforms to the annulus shape. The ring is more flexible in bending about radially extending axes than about the central axis. The ring may have an inner structural support covered by a pliable sleeve and/or a fabric tube. The structural support may have a varying cross-section, such as a C-shaped cross-section in a mid-section between two free ends and a rectangular cross-section at the free ends. A deliver template having a mounting ring with about the same shape as the ring facilitates implant, and may be releasably attached to a delivery handle. The deliver template may include a plurality of cutting guides for releasably attaching the annuloplasty ring thereto while presenting maximum outer surface area of the ring. The template may have an outwardly-facing groove to receive and retain the ring.

公开(公告)号：US06821417B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US10191683

申请日：2002-07-09

Applicant: Sze Cheng Yang ,  Phyllis R. Brown ,  Christina S. Robb ,  Patrick McCarthy

Inventor： Sze Cheng Yang ,  Phyllis R. Brown ,  Christina S. Robb ,  Patrick McCarthy

IPC: B01D1508

CPC classification number: B01J20/3268 ,  B01D15/20 ,  B01D15/36 ,  B01D69/141 ,  B01D71/40 ,  B01D71/72 ,  B01J20/286 ,  B01J20/327 ,  B01J20/3272 ,  B01J2220/54 ,  B01J2220/84 ,  G01N27/44747 ,  G01N27/44752 ,  G01N30/50 ,  G01N2030/285 ,  G01N30/96 ,  G01N30/34

Abstract: A separation system comprising a stationary phase, a double stranded conductive polymer system contacting the stationary phase and means to place a mobile phase carrying a component to be separated from the mobile into contacting relationship with the polymer system whereby the component is captured by the polymer. The double stranded polymer is comprised of a -conjugated polymer and a polyelectrolyte.

Abstract translation: 一种分离系统，其包括固定相，与固定相接触的双股导电聚合物体系，以及将携带要从所述移动体分离的组分的流动相放置成与所述聚合物体系成接触关系的装置，由此所述组分被所述聚合物捕获。 双链聚合物由共轭聚合物和聚电解质组成。

公开(公告)号：US20250127321A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-24

申请号：US18924556

申请日：2024-10-23

Applicant: Patrick McCarthy

Inventor： Patrick McCarthy

IPC: A47G29/087 ,  F16B45/00

Abstract: A storage hook device is provided. The device is comprised of a hub washer that is received by a body. A raised area of the hub washer extends into the body via an opening of the body. The raised area is comprised of an opening that allows a fastener, such as but not limited to a screw, to be inserted through the raised area opening and into a surface (ex. a ceiling or a wall) while the area guides and supports the fastener. Then, at least one hook can be placed through at least two horizontal openings in the body to suspend the hook from the body. Once suspended from the bottom, the hook can receive at least one item to store the item in a hung manner.

公开(公告)号：US08789035B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13128615

申请日：2009-11-04

Applicant: Patrick McCarthy ,  Husien Hong

Inventor： Patrick McCarthy ,  Husien Hong

IPC: G06F9/445

CPC classification number: G06F8/65

Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating firmware using a firmware-over-the-air update. The apparatus comprises a plurality of repository files each comprising one or more settings. The apparatus is configured to store a specified value corresponding to at least one of the settings. The apparatus is capable of receiving a firmware over-the-air update which overwrites at least one repository file with an updated version. The apparatus is capable of identifying repository files which have been changed by the update and for which at least one corresponding specified value exists. Identification is achieved by comparing representations of repository files. Further, the apparatus is capable of merging updated repository files to retain specified values.

Abstract translation: 一种使用固件无线更新来更新固件的方法和装置。 该装置包括多个存储库文件，每个储存库文件包括一个或多个设置。 该装置被配置为存储对应于至少一个设置的指定值。 该装置能够接收固件空中更新，该固件将覆盖至少一个具有更新版本的存储库文件。 该装置能够识别由更新改变并且存在至少一个对应的指定值的储存库文件。 通过比较存储库文件的表示来实现识别。 此外，该装置能够合并更新的存储库文件以保留指定的值。