公开(公告)号：US08177781B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-15

申请号：US11431213

申请日：2006-05-10

Applicant: Simon W. H. Thomas ,  Peter S. Edelstein ,  John T. To ,  Benjamin T. Nordell ,  Stuart D. Edwards

Inventor： Simon W. H. Thomas ,  Peter S. Edelstein ,  John T. To ,  Benjamin T. Nordell ,  Stuart D. Edwards

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/00 ,  A61B17/0625 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00035 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00523 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00559 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N7/022 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for treating female urinary incontinence by applying a form of energy to tissue in the vicinity of the urethra and/or bladder outlet to change tissue compliance without substantially narrowing the urethral and/or bladder outlet lumen. The apparatus comprises an elongated shaft having a means for treating urethral tissue and an expandable member deployable distal of the means for treating. The expandable member is configured to be anchored against the bladder outlet to dispose the means for treating at a desired treatment site in the urethra using only tactile feedback. The means for treating may include a needleless RF electrode, an ultrasound transducer, or a cryogenic probe configured to be advanced through a hollow needle, each of which are designed to reduce or eliminate symptoms associated with urinary incontinence.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于通过向尿道和/或膀胱出口附近的组织施加能量来改变组织依从性而不使尿道和/或膀胱出口腔基本上变窄来治疗女性尿失禁的装置和方法。 该装置包括细长轴，其具有用于治疗尿道组织的装置和可展开装置的可扩展构件。 可膨胀构件被构造成锚固在膀胱出口上，以仅使用触觉反馈来将用于治疗的装置设置在尿道中的期望的治疗部位。 用于治疗的装置可以包括无针RF电极，超声换能器或构造成通过中空针前进的低温探针，每个都被设计为减少或消除与尿失禁相关的症状。

公开(公告)号：US20120010636A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：US13143923

申请日：2010-02-10

Applicant: Yin Chiang Freddy Boey ,  Zheng Wang ,  Joseph Tang

Inventor： Yin Chiang Freddy Boey ,  Zheng Wang ,  Joseph Tang

IPC: A61B17/03 ,  B05D3/10

CPC classification number: A61F2/0063 ,  A61F2/2481 ,  A61F2250/0031 ,  A61F2250/0067 ,  A61L27/34 ,  A61L27/56 ,  A61L31/048 ,  A61L31/10 ,  A61L31/146 ,  B32B3/266 ,  B32B3/30 ,  B32B5/142 ,  B32B9/02 ,  B32B9/04 ,  B32B9/045 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/16 ,  B32B27/18 ,  B32B27/302 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B27/308 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/322 ,  B32B27/34 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/40 ,  B32B2255/10 ,  B32B2255/26 ,  B32B2264/02 ,  B32B2264/10 ,  B32B2270/00 ,  B32B2307/538 ,  B32B2307/546 ,  B32B2307/706 ,  B32B2307/744 ,  B32B2307/746 ,  B32B2535/00 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  C08L27/16

Abstract: The invention relates to prostheses having a multi-layered sheet structure comprising at least two continuous polymer film layers. Also disclosed are methods of manufacturing the prostheses, as well as methods of treating a patient by implanting them into a patient. The prostheses are used in hernia repair, the repair of anatomical defects of the abdominal wall, diaphragm and chest wall, correction of defects in- the genitourinary system, and repair of traumatically damaged organs such as the spleen, liver or kidney.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有包含至少两个连续聚合物膜层的多层片状结构的假体。 还公开了制造假体的方法，以及通过将患者植入患者来治疗患者的方法。 假体用于疝修补，修复腹壁，隔膜和胸壁的解剖缺陷，矫正泌尿生殖系统中的缺陷，以及修复受损伤的器官如脾脏，肝脏或肾脏。

公开(公告)号：US08038673B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US11472631

申请日：2006-06-21

Applicant: William Malecki ,  Dan Francis ,  Kenneth Horne ,  Mark E. Deem ,  Hanson S. Gifford, III ,  Jose Alejandro

Inventor： William Malecki ,  Dan Francis ,  Kenneth Horne ,  Mark E. Deem ,  Hanson S. Gifford, III ,  Jose Alejandro

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B17/0057 ,  A61B17/3439 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00575 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/306 ,  A61B2017/3445 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treatment of patent foramen ovale (PFO) provide for applying energy to tissues adjacent the PFO with a catheter device to substantially close the PFO acutely. Apparatus generally includes a catheter device having at least one energy transmission member at or near its distal end configured to apply energy to PFO tissues to acutely, substantially close the PFO. Applied energy may be monopolar or bipolar radiofrequency energy or any other suitable energy, such as laser, microwave, ultrasound, resistive heating or the like. Some embodiments of a catheter device further include one or more tissue apposition members near the distal end for helping bring PFO tissues together, such as a PFO covering member, a vacuum applying member and/or the like. PFO closure via energy-based approaches of the invention may help prevent stroke, treat migraine headache, and possibly treat or prevent other medical conditions.

公开(公告)号：US08038671B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US11464755

申请日：2006-08-15

Applicant: William Malecki ,  Dan Francis ,  Kenneth Horne ,  Mark E. Deem ,  Hanson Gifford ,  Jose Alejandro

Inventor： William Malecki ,  Dan Francis ,  Kenneth Horne ,  Mark E. Deem ,  Hanson Gifford ,  Jose Alejandro

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B17/0057 ,  A61B17/3439 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00575 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/306 ,  A61B2017/3445 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for treatment of patent foramen ovale (PFO) provide for applying energy to tissues adjacent the PFO with a catheter device to substantially close the PFO acutely. Apparatus generally includes a catheter device having at least one energy transmission member at or near its distal end configured to apply energy to PFO tissues to acutely, substantially close the PFO. Applied energy may be monoploar or bipolar radiofrequency energy or any other suitable energy, such as laser, microwave, ultrasound, resistive heating or the like. Some embodiments of a catheter device further include one or more tissue apposition members near the distal end for helping bring PFO tissues together, such as a PFO covering member, a vacuum applying member and/or the like. PFO closure via energy-based approaches of the invention may help prevent stroke, treat migraine headache, and possibly treat or prevent other medical conditions.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗卵圆孔卵泡（PFO）的方法和装置提供用导管装置向邻近PFO的组织施加能量，以基本上封闭PFO。 装置通常包括导管装置，其具有在其远端处或其近端处的至少一个能量传递构件，其被配置为向PFO组织施加能量以急剧，基本上关闭PFO。 应用能量可以是单极或双极射频能量或任何其它合适的能量，例如激光，微波，超声波，电阻加热等。 导管装置的一些实施例还包括靠近远端的一个或多个组织定位构件，用于帮助使PFO组织在一起，例如PFO覆盖构件，真空施加构件等。 通过基于本发明的基于能量的方法的PFO闭合可以有助于预防中风，治疗偏头痛，并且可能治疗或预防其它医疗状况。

公开(公告)号：US20110232901A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US12732617

申请日：2010-03-26

Applicant: Nicholas Carrejo ,  Michael H. Johnson

Inventor： Nicholas Carrejo ,  Michael H. Johnson

IPC: E03B3/18 ,  B32B37/14

CPC classification number: E21B41/00 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  C09K3/1021 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/108 ,  F03G7/065 ,  Y10T29/49865 ,  Y10T156/1005

Abstract: Wellbore devices for use in filtration, wellbore isolation, production control, lifecycle management and wellbore construction may include at least a first and a second shape-memory material each having a an altered geometric position and each an original geometric position. Each shape-memory material may include a polyurethane material held in the altered geometric run-in position at a temperature below glass transition temperature (Tg), where the Tgs and/or the respective slope changes of the first and second polyurethane materials are different. Once the wellbore device is in place downhole and the first and second shape-memory materials are subjected to temperatures above their Tgs, the materials will deploy and expand to recovered geometric positions at or near their original geometric positions to perform their filtration, isolation, control or other function. These deployments or expansions may occur at different times or rates.

Abstract translation: 用于过滤，井眼隔离，生产控制，生命周期管理和井眼结构的井筒装置可以包括至少第一和第二形状记忆材料，每个具有改变的几何位置和每个原始几何位置。 每种形状记忆材料可以包括在低于玻璃化转变温度（Tg）的温度下保持在改变的几何入口位置的聚氨酯材料，其中第一和第二聚氨酯材料的Tg和/或相应的斜率变化是不同的。 一旦井眼装置在井下就位，并且第一和第二形状记忆材料经受高于其Tg的温度，则材料将在其原始几何位置处或附近展开并扩展至恢复的几何位置，以执行其过滤，隔离，控制 或其他功能。 这些部署或扩展可能会发生在不同的时间或速度。

公开(公告)号：US20110218527A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US12719657

申请日：2010-03-08

Applicant: Mani N. Prakash ,  Francesca Rossetto ,  Joseph D. Brannan

Inventor： Mani N. Prakash ,  Francesca Rossetto ,  Joseph D. Brannan

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B5/0422 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/16 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00107 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00958 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2018/162 ,  A61B2018/1869 ,  A61B2090/036 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A surgical ablation system employing an ablation probe having a deployable ground plane is disclosed. The disclosed system includes a source of ablation energy and a source of electrosurgical energy, and a switching assembly configured to select between ablation and electrosurgical modes. The probe includes a cannula having a shaft slidably disposed therein. The shaft includes a deployable ground plane electrode assembly and a needle electrode disposed at distal end of the shaft. As the shaft is extended distally from the cannula, the ground plane electrode unfolds, and the needle electrode is exposed. Electrosurgical energy is applied to tissue via the needle electrode to facilitate the insertion thereof into tissue. Ablation energy is applied to tissue via the needle electrode to achieve the desired surgical outcome. The shaft, ground plane electrode and needle electrode are retracted into the cannula, and withdrawn from the surgical site.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种采用具有可展开接地平面的消融探针的手术切除系统。 所公开的系统包括消融能量源和电外科能量源，以及配置成在消融和电外科模式之间进行选择的开关组件。 探针包括具有可滑动地设置在其中的轴的套管。 轴包括可展开的接地平面电极组件和设置在轴的远端处的针状电极。 当轴从套管向远端延伸时，接地平面电极展开，针电极露出。 电外科能量经由针电极施加到组织，以便于将其插入组织中。 通过针电极对组织施加消融能量以达到期望的手术效果。 轴，接地平面电极和针电极缩回到套管中，并从手术部位撤回。

公开(公告)号：US07997505B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US12377270

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Hans-Joachim Martin ,  Anton Fritzer

Inventor： Hans-Joachim Martin ,  Anton Fritzer

IPC: F01P7/00 ,  G05D23/02

CPC classification number: F28F27/02 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  F01M5/007 ,  F01P2070/02 ,  F16H57/0413 ,  F16K31/002 ,  F28D2021/0089 ,  F28F2250/06 ,  F28F2255/04

Abstract: A bypass valve for a cooler connected downstream from a hydraulic aggregate. The bypass valve includes a housing with ports for connection to the hydraulic aggregate and the cooler. A closure element is located in the housing for closing and opening a bypass. A spring pushes the closure element into a closing position, and thermo-sensitive means causes the closure element to open if the temperature of the hydraulic fluid is below a threshold temperature. The thermo-sensitive means are formed by the valve spring, which is made of a memory-metal alloy with a transition point close to the threshold temperature such that below the threshold temperature it no longer exerts a force and allows the closure element to open.

Abstract translation: 用于连接在液压骨料下游的冷却器的旁通阀。 旁通阀包括具有用于连接到水力骨料和冷却器的端口的壳体。 闭合元件位于壳体中用于闭合和打开旁路。 弹簧将闭合元件推入关闭位置，如果液压流体的温度低于阈值温度，则热敏装置使闭合元件打开。 热敏装置由阀弹簧形成，阀弹簧由具有接近阈值温度的转变点的记忆金属合金制成，使得在阈值温度以下，其不再施加力并允许封闭元件打开。

公开(公告)号：US20110163581A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US13038935

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: Richard M. Leeds

Inventor： Richard M. Leeds

IPC: A47C27/00

CPC classification number: A47C27/14 ,  A47C7/021 ,  A47C7/425 ,  A47C31/11 ,  A47C31/126 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D11/0647 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  Y02T50/46

Abstract: A seating pad assembly is provided for use by travelers to increase the comfort for a seat on a public transportation vehicle or at a public transit terminal. A system and method for ordering the seating pad assembly for a transportation seat includes at least one terminal configured for entering an identifier indicative of a type of transportation seat purchased, e.g., a class of service; a server configured for receiving the identifier, determining dimensions of the seating pad assembly based on the identifier, and generating an order to acquire the determined seating pad assembly; and a communications network for coupling the at least one terminal and the server. The terminal may be configured in the form of a computer, a kiosk or a mobile terminal. The system will allow a purchaser of a transportation seat to either purchase or rent the seating pad assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供了座垫组件以供乘客使用，以增加公共交通工具上的座椅或公共交通终端的舒适度。 用于订购用于运输座椅的座垫组件的系统和方法包括至少一个终端，其被配置用于输入指示所购买的运输座椅类型的标识符，例如一类服务; 服务器，其被配置为接收所述标识符，基于所述标识符确定所述座垫组件的尺寸，以及生成用于获取所确定的座垫组件的顺序; 以及用于耦合所述至少一个终端和所述服务器的通信网络。 终端可以以计算机，报亭或移动终端的形式配置。 该系统将允许运输座椅的购买者购买或租用座垫组件。

公开(公告)号：US20110163144A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US13038919

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: Richard M. Leeds

Inventor： Richard M. Leeds

IPC: A47C31/00 ,  A47C27/14 ,  A45C15/00

CPC classification number: A47C27/14 ,  A47C7/021 ,  A47C7/425 ,  A47C31/11 ,  A47C31/126 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D11/0647 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  G06Q30/0226 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  Y02T50/46

Abstract: A seating pad assembly is provided for use by travelers to increase the comfort for a seat on a public transportation vehicle or at a public transit terminal. A system and method for ordering the seating pad assembly for a transportation seat includes at least one terminal configured for entering an identifier indicative of a type of transportation seat purchased, e.g., a class of service; a server configured for receiving the identifier, determining dimensions of the seating pad assembly based on the identifier, and generating an order to acquire the determined seating pad assembly; and a communications network for coupling the at least one terminal and the server. The terminal may be configured in the form of a computer, a kiosk or a mobile terminal. The system will allow a purchaser of a transportation seat to either purchase or rent the seating pad assembly.

Abstract translation: 提供了座垫组件以供乘客使用，以增加公共交通工具上的座椅或公共交通终端的舒适度。 用于订购用于运输座椅的座垫组件的系统和方法包括至少一个终端，其被配置用于输入指示所购买的运输座椅类型的标识符，例如一类服务; 服务器，其被配置为接收所述标识符，基于所述标识符确定所述座垫组件的尺寸，以及生成获取所确定的座垫组件的顺序; 以及用于耦合所述至少一个终端和所述服务器的通信网络。 终端可以以计算机，报亭或移动终端的形式配置。 该系统将允许运输座椅的购买者购买或租用座垫组件。

公开(公告)号：US20110160723A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US13042670

申请日：2011-03-08

Applicant: Philip James Tullis ,  Chamara Gamhewage ,  Douglas Alan Staunton ,  Eland Cramlet ,  Nicole Fickes ,  Andy Staats

Inventor： Philip James Tullis ,  Chamara Gamhewage ,  Douglas Alan Staunton ,  Eland Cramlet ,  Nicole Fickes ,  Andy Staats

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2017/00212 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00434 ,  A61B2018/0044 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: An electrosurgical system preferably used for denervation procedures of nerve tissue has a control unit and a pluggable electrode assembly. The electrode assembly has a preferably disposable cannula and a preservable supply electrode assembly. The cannula has a tubular body that projects axially from a preferably pointed distal end for piercing tissue to a proximal end engaged to a first coupling assembly of the cannula. The body carries a first contact exposed directly to the nerve tissue and connected electrically to a terminal of the first coupling assembly. The supply electrode assembly has a second coupling assembly and a supply electrode that projects axially and removably into a through-bore of the body when the tool is in an operating state. The second coupling assembly carries a terminal that abuts the first coupling assembly when the coupling assemblies are mated. Preferably the supply electrode carries a temperature sensor for temperature measurement of the targeted tissue and processing by the control unit. Preferably, the electrode assembly also includes a stylet having a rod that fits into the through-bore of the body when the supply electrode assembly is removed and the tool is in a tissue penetrating state.

Abstract translation: 优选用于神经组织去神经过程的电外科系统具有控制单元和可插拔电极组件。 电极组件具有优选的一次性插管和可保存的供应电极组件。 套管具有一个管状体，其从优选的尖端远端轴向突出，用于将组织刺穿到与套管的第一联接组件接合的近端。 身体携带直接暴露于神经组织并与第一联接组件的端子电连接的第一接触。 供电电极组件具有第二联接组件和供应电极，当工具处于工作状态时，该第二联接组件和供电电极可轴向突出并可拆卸地突出到主体的通孔中。 当联接组件配合时，第二联接组件承载邻接第一联接组件的端子。 优选地，供给电极携带用于目标组织的温度测量的温度传感器和由控制单元进行的处理。 优选地，当供电电极组件被移除并且工具处于组织穿透状态时，电极组件还包括具有配合到身体的通孔中的杆的探针。