公开(公告)号：US20110118582A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

申请号：US12667338

申请日：2008-07-03

Applicant: Alan De la Rama ,  Carlo Pappone ,  Peter Cheng Chen ,  Cary Hata ,  Jared A. Shimizu

Inventor： Alan De la Rama ,  Carlo Pappone ,  Peter Cheng Chen ,  Cary Hata ,  Jared A. Shimizu

IPC: A61B19/00 ,  A61B5/0402

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B90/06 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/00154 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00357 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2018/1465 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A catheter includes a flexible tubing having a proximal end and a distal end. The catheter also includes an electrode assembly attached to the distal end of the flexible tubing and including a first magnet therein. The electrode assembly including an electrically conductive tip electrode and an electrically nonconductive coupler which is connected between the tip electrode and the distal end of the flexible tubing. The electrically conductive tip electrode comprises a hollow elongated tip electrode including a sidewall provided with one or more elongated gaps extending through the sidewall. The one or more elongated gaps providing flexibility in the sidewall for bending movement of the tip electrode relative to a longitudinal axis of the catheter body. The first magnet is responsive to an external magnetic field to selectively position and guide the electrode assembly within a body of a patient.

Abstract translation: 导管包括具有近端和远端的柔性管。 导管还包括附接到柔性管的远端并且包括其中的第一磁体的电极组件。 电极组件包括导电尖端电极和连接在尖端电极与柔性管的远端之间的非导电耦合器。 导电尖端电极包括中空细长尖端电极，其包括设置有延伸穿过侧壁的一个或多个细长间隙的侧壁。 所述一个或多个细长间隙在侧壁中提供柔性，用于弯曲尖端电极相对于导管主体的纵向轴线的运动。 第一磁体响应于外部磁场来选择性地将电极组件定位并引导到患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US20100308520A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12451807

申请日：2008-05-07

Applicant: Michael Guyenot ,  Alexander Geissler

Inventor： Michael Guyenot ,  Alexander Geissler

IPC: H01L21/687

CPC classification number: H05K7/1417 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  H05K5/0039

Abstract: In a method for fastening a planar substrate having an electric circuit at a mounting position on a mounting element, a holding arrangement acts upon the planar substrate to fasten it, an activatable expansion arrangement being used as the holding arrangement.

Abstract translation: 在用于将具有电路的平面基板固定在安装元件上的安装位置的方法中，保持装置作用在平面基板上以将其固定，可激活的膨胀装置用作保持装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100280389A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12831883

申请日：2010-07-07

Applicant: Henry Nita ,  Martinos Tran

Inventor： Henry Nita ,  Martinos Tran

IPC: A61B8/14

CPC classification number: A61B17/320068 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B90/50 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: An ultrasound system has an ultrasound transducer having a transducer housing and a horn provided at the distal end of the transducer housing, an ultrasound transmission member, a sonic connector that is connected to the horn and the proximal end of the ultrasound transmission member, and a catheter knob having a proximal end that is coupled to the distal end of the transducer housing. The catheter knob has a proximal bore that houses the sonic connector. The system also includes a nesting piece that is retained inside the proximal bore of the catheter knob. The nesting piece can be moved from a first position where the sonic connector is received inside the nesting piece to a second position where the sonic connector is separated from the nesting piece when ultrasound energy is being propagated through the ultrasound transmission member.

Abstract translation: 超声波系统具有超声换能器，其具有设置在换能器壳体的远端的换能器壳体和喇叭，超声波传递部件，连接到喇叭和超声波传递部件的近端的声音连接器，以及 导管旋钮具有连接到换能器壳体的远端的近端。 导管旋钮具有容纳声音连接器的近端孔。 该系统还包括保留在导管旋钮的近端孔内的嵌套件。 嵌套件可以从声音连接器被接收在嵌套件内部的第一位置移动到第二位置，在第二位置，当超声波能量通过超声波传播构件传播时，声音连接器与嵌套件分离。

公开(公告)号：US07810326B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11205794

申请日：2005-08-16

Applicant: Minoru Taya ,  Taishi Wada ,  Hsiu-hung Chen ,  Masahiro Kusaka ,  Victor Cheng ,  Chiyuan Wang

Inventor： Minoru Taya ,  Taishi Wada ,  Hsiu-hung Chen ,  Masahiro Kusaka ,  Victor Cheng ,  Chiyuan Wang

IPC: B32B5/02 ,  C22C19/00

CPC classification number: H01F1/0308 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  F03G7/065 ,  F05B2250/70 ,  F05C2201/021 ,  F05C2201/0475 ,  F05C2201/0487 ,  F05C2253/04 ,  F16F1/021 ,  F16F2224/0258 ,  F16K31/002 ,  H01H2300/034 ,  H01L41/12 ,  H01L41/20 ,  H02N2/10

Abstract: Multiple embodiments of ferromagnetic shape memory alloy (FSMA) based torque actuators are described. These torque actuators include a magnetic trigger and an FSMA member, which when actuated by the magnetic trigger, produces a torque for rotating a member. Examples of magnetic triggers include hybrid magnetic triggers having at least one electromagnet and at least one permanent magnet. The FSMA member can be configured as a coil (or plate) spring and can be fabricated of a true FSMA alloy (i.e., an alloy that exhibits both ferromagnetic and shape memory properties) or of an FSMA composite that includes a ferromagnetic portion and an SMA portion. Several embodiments include a central orifice in which the FSMA member and an axial rod configured to rotate when actuated are disposed; the magnetic trigger system is disposed about the periphery of the orifice.

Abstract translation: 描述了基于铁磁形状记忆合金（FSMA）的扭矩致动器的多个实施例。 这些扭矩致动器包括磁触发器和FSMA构件，当由磁触发器致动时，FSMA构件产生用于旋转构件的扭矩。 磁触发器的实例包括具有至少一个电磁体和至少一个永磁体的混合磁触发器。 FSMA构件可以被配置为线圈（或板）弹簧，并且可以由真正的FSMA合金（即，表现出铁磁性和形状记忆特性的合金）或包括铁磁部分和SMA的FSMA复合材料制成 一部分。 几个实施例包括中心孔，其中FSMA构件和被配置成在致动时旋转的轴杆设置; 磁触发系统围绕孔的周边设置。

公开(公告)号：US20100204696A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12368463

申请日：2009-02-10

Applicant: Olivier Mathonnet

Inventor： Olivier Mathonnet

IPC: A61B18/08

CPC classification number: A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/1465 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus, a system, and a method of electrosurgery to maximize the manipulability of instrumentation inserted at a single access point.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于使插入在单个接入点处的仪器的可操纵性最大化的电外科手术的装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100195336A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12364680

申请日：2009-02-03

Applicant: Masoud Hashemi ,  Dylan Schickel

Inventor： Masoud Hashemi ,  Dylan Schickel

IPC: F21V17/02

CPC classification number: F21V17/02 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  F21S41/141 ,  F21S41/635 ,  F21S41/657 ,  F21S41/675 ,  F21S41/686 ,  F21V14/00 ,  F21W2102/00 ,  F21W2107/10 ,  F21Y2115/10

Abstract: An actuator system for a lighting system includes a shape memory alloy coupled to a component of the lighting system to control an actuation of the component and thereby produce a plurality of light patterns and an electrical control circuit in electrical communication with the shape memory alloy to selectively provide an electrical current to the shape memory alloy for controlling a physical property of the shape memory alloy and thereby the motion of the component of the lighting system.

Abstract translation: 用于照明系统的致动器系统包括耦合到照明系统的部件的形状记忆合金，以控制部件的致动，从而产生多个光图案和与形状记忆合金电连通的电控制电路，以选择性地 向形状记忆合金提供电流，以控制形状记忆合金的物理特性，从而控制照明系统部件的运动。

公开(公告)号：US07727230B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11025282

申请日：2004-12-29

Applicant: Kristine B. Fuimaono ,  Irma P. Hill

Inventor： Kristine B. Fuimaono ,  Irma P. Hill

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2034/2051 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A catheter for ablating tissue is provided. The catheter comprises an elongated generally-tubular catheter body having proximal and distal ends and at least one lumen extending therethrough. A non-retractable ablation assembly is attached to the distal end of the catheter body. The ablation assembly comprises proximal and distal non-conductive tubings, each having a lumen extending therethrough and a generally tubular electrode mounted between the proximal and distal non-conductive tubings. The tubular electrode is formed of a material having shape-memory and has at least one irrigation port through which fluid can pass from the inside to the outside of the electrode. The ablation assembly further comprises a non-conductive protective tubing extending generally parallel to and along the outside of the tubular electrode. The protective tubing has proximal and distal ends extending into the proximal and distal non-conductive tubings, respectively. The catheter further comprises at least one of an electrode lead wire and a temperature sensor wire, and preferably both, extending through the non-conductive protective tubing and catheter body, the electrode lead wire having a distal end mounted to a ring electrode mounted on the distal non-conductive tubing, and the temperature sensor wire having a distal end mounted on or under the distal non-conductive tubing. The catheter also comprises an infusion tube extending through the catheter body and having a distal end in fluid communication with the proximal end of the tubular electrode.

Abstract translation: 提供用于消融组织的导管。 导管包括细长的大致管状的导管本体，其具有近端和远端以及延伸穿过其中的至少一个内腔。 不可缩回的消融组件附接到导管主体的远端。 消融组件包括近端和远端非导电管，每个具有延伸穿过其中的内腔和安装在近端和远端非导电管之间的大体管状电极。 管状电极由具有形状记忆的材料形成，并且具有至少一个冲洗口，流体可以通过该冲洗口从电极的内部传递到外部。 消融组件还包括大致平行于并沿着管状电极的外部延伸的非导电保护管。 保护管分别具有近端和远端非导电管道的近端和远端。 导管还包括电极引线和温度传感器线中的至少一个，并且优选地两者延伸穿过非导电保护管和导管主体，电极引线具有安装到安装在 远端非导电管，以及温度传感器线，其远端安装在远端非导电管上或下。 导管还包括延伸穿过导管主体并具有与管状电极的近端流体连通的远端的输注管。

公开(公告)号：US07686120B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11533430

申请日：2006-09-20

Applicant: Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Kenneth A. Strom ,  Diann Brei ,  Jonathan E. Luntz ,  John Redmond ,  Brian M. Barnes

Inventor： Alan L. Browne ,  Nancy L. Johnson ,  Kenneth A. Strom ,  Diann Brei ,  Jonathan E. Luntz ,  John Redmond ,  Brian M. Barnes

IPC: B60R21/34 ,  B62D25/12

CPC classification number: B60R21/38 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  E05B47/0009 ,  E05B77/08 ,  E05F15/60 ,  E05F15/72 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/536

Abstract: A hood lift mechanism for reversibly increasing the energy absorption capability at appropriate force levels of a vehicle hood includes a vehicle hood; an active material in operative communication with the vehicle hood, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, a magnetorheological fluid, an electroactive polymer, a magnetorheological elastomer, an electrorheological fluid, a piezoelectric material, an ionic polymer metal composite, or combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing active materials; and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in a property of the active material, wherein the reversible change results in an increased clearance distance between the vehicle hood and an underlying component.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在适当的车辆罩的能级可逆地增加能量吸收能力的罩提升机构包括车罩; 活性材料，其与所述车辆罩相连动地进行操作，其中所述活性材料包括形状记忆合金，铁磁形状记忆合金，形状记忆聚合物，磁流变流体，电活性聚合物，磁流变弹性体，电流变流体，压电 材料，离子聚合物金属复合材料或包含至少一种前述活性材料的组合; 以及与所述活性材料可操作地连通的激活装置，其中所述激活装置可操作以选择性地将活化信号施加到所述活性材料并且实现所述活性材料的性质的可逆变化，其中所述可逆变化导致增加的间隙 车辆罩与底层部件之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US20100064414A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12211550

申请日：2008-09-16

Applicant: ALICIA KEMPER

Inventor： ALICIA KEMPER

IPC: A41D10/00 ,  A41D27/00 ,  A41D13/12

CPC classification number: A41F9/002 ,  A41D13/046 ,  A41D13/1209 ,  A41D2400/422 ,  A41D2400/44 ,  A41F9/007 ,  A41F19/00 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: The application is directed to self-securing garments designed to be donned quickly and safely secured to the body in a matter of seconds. Described are garments having an opening in the back terminating at two opposite edges. Attached to the outside of the garment is at least one flexible elongated band at least partially comprised of a shape-memory material. The ends of the band are formed into dual, oppositely wound coils. To use, the wearer puts on the garment as usual and, grasping a flexible coil in each hand, pulls them so that they unwind and elongate while simultaneously wrapping them around the sides of the body. Upon release, the shape-memory material causes the coil to contract, thus embracing the body and holding the garment between the body and the uncoiled band. The garment can have one or more coiled bands, such as at the waist, chest, or neck, to secure the garment closely to the body quickly and without assistance.

Abstract translation: 该应用程序是针对自定义衣服，设计为在几秒钟内快速安全地固定在身体上。 描述的是在背部具有开口的服装终止于两个相对的边缘。 至少部分地由形状记忆材料构成的至少一个柔性细长带附着在衣服的外侧。 带的端部形成为双重相对缠绕的线圈。 为了使用，佩戴者照常穿上衣服，并且握住每只手中的柔性线圈，拉动它们，使得它们展开并伸长，同时将它们包裹在身体的侧面。 释放后，形状记忆材料导致线圈收缩，从而包裹身体并将衣服保持在身体和未卷绕带之间。 衣服可以具有一个或多个卷绕带，例如在腰部，胸部或颈部处，以便在没有帮助的情况下将衣服紧紧地固定在身体上。

公开(公告)号：US07677639B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US11678085

申请日：2007-02-23

Applicant: John A. Cafeo ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Gary L. Jones ,  Nancy L. Johnson

Inventor： John A. Cafeo ,  Alan L. Browne ,  Gary L. Jones ,  Nancy L. Johnson

IPC: B60J5/00

CPC classification number: E05D9/00 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  E05D7/0018 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2800/104 ,  E05Y2800/342 ,  E05Y2800/67 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  E05Y2900/538 ,  Y10T16/5323 ,  Y10T16/5324 ,  Y10T16/53247 ,  Y10T16/5326 ,  Y10T29/49771 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T292/03 ,  Y10T292/096 ,  Y10T292/1014

Abstract: An adjustable closure hinge assembly, includes a first hinge portion having a first aperture, a second hinge portion having a second aperture coaxially aligned with the first aperture, a hinge member disposed in the first and second apertures for joining the first and second hinge portions, wherein the hinge member further comprises a spacer intermediate walls defining the first and second apertures and the hinge member, wherein the spacer comprises an active material, and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in at least one property of the active material, wherein the change in the at least one property is effective to provide up to six degrees of freedom to the hinge member and less than or equal to two degrees of freedom in the absence of the activation signal.

Abstract translation: 可调节的闭合铰链组件包括具有第一孔的第一铰链部分，具有与第一孔同轴对准的第二孔的第二铰链部分，设置在第一和第二孔中用于接合第一和第二铰链部分的铰链部件， 其中所述铰链构件还包括限定所述第一和第二孔和所述铰链构件的间隔件中间壁，其中所述间隔件包括活性材料和与所述活性材料可操作地连通的激活装置，其中所述致动装置可操作以选择性地施加 活化材料的活化信号并且在活性材料的至少一个性质中产生可逆变化，其中至少一种性质的改变有效地为铰链构件提供高达六个自由度并且小于或等于 到没有激活信号的两个自由度。