Releasable fastener system
    383.
    发明授权
    Releasable fastener system 有权
    可拆卸紧固件系统

    公开(公告)号:US07146690B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-12

    申请号:US10305375

    申请日:2002-11-26

    Abstract: A releasable fastener system comprises a loop portion and a hook portion. The loop portion includes a support and a loop material disposed on one side thereof. The hook portion generally includes a support and a plurality of closely spaced upstanding hook elements extending from one side thereof, wherein the plurality of hook elements comprises or incorporates a shape memory alloy fiber. When the hook portion and loop portion are pressed together they interlock to form a releasable engagement. The resulting joint created by the engagement is relatively resistant to shear and pull forces and weak in peel strength forces. Introducing a thermal activation signal to the plurality of hook elements causes a change in shape orientation, flexural modulus property, or a combination thereof that effectively reduces the shear and/or pull off forces in the releasable engagement. In this manner, disengagement of the releasable fastener system provides separation of the hook portion from the loop portion under controlled conditions. Also disclosed herein are processes for operating the releasable fastener system.

    Abstract translation: 可释放的紧固件系统包括环部分和钩部分。 环路部分包括支撑件和设置在其一侧的环形材料。 钩部通常包括支撑件和从其一侧延伸的多个紧密间隔的直立钩元件,其中多个钩元件包括或结合形状记忆合金纤维。 当钩部和环部被压在一起时,它们互锁以形成可释放的接合。 通过接合产生的所得到的接头相对于剪切力和拉力相对地抵抗并且剥离强度力弱。 向多个钩元件引入热激活信号导致形状取向,挠曲模量特性或其组合的改变,其有效地减少了可释放接合中的剪切力和/或拉拔力。 以这种方式,可释放的紧固件系统的分离在受控条件下提供了钩部分与环部分的分离。 本文还公开了用于操作可释放紧固件系统的方法。

    Intramural needle-tipped surgical device
    384.
    发明申请
    Intramural needle-tipped surgical device 审中-公开
    壁内针尖手术器械

    公开(公告)号:US20060253183A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-11-09

    申请号:US10535527

    申请日:2003-11-07

    Abstract: Surgical devices (60) are described that are capable of creating deep thermal ablation lesions using a percutaneous or endoscopic technique. In one embodiment, the device (600) has a catheter-like member (620) with a lumen that comprises an intramural ablation needle (640) and a helical fixing member (630). The helical fixing member (630) is preferably 3 mm long and is used to fix the catheter (620) to the tissue to be ablated (610) enabling the intramural needle-like member (640) to be pushed into the tissue (610). The intramural needle-like member (640) may comprise a thermocouple to allow temperature-controlled ablation and an irrigation tube to allow irrigated needle ablation.

    Abstract translation: 描述了能够使用经皮或内窥镜技术产生深度热消融损伤的手术装置(60)。 在一个实施例中,装置(600)具有导管状构件(620),其具有内腔,其包括壁内消融针(640)和螺旋固定构件(630)。 螺旋固定构件(630)优选为3mm长,并用于将导管(620)固定到要消融的组织(610)上,使得能够将壁内针状构件(640)推入组织(610) 。 壁内针状构件(640)可以包括热电偶,以允许温度控制的消融和冲洗管允许灌注针消融。

    Catheter with bifurcated, collapsible tip for sensing and ablating
    386.
    发明授权
    Catheter with bifurcated, collapsible tip for sensing and ablating 有权
    导管具有分叉,可折叠的尖端,用于感测和消融

    公开(公告)号:US07087053B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-08

    申请号:US10857423

    申请日:2004-05-27

    Applicant: Guy P. Vanney

    Inventor: Guy P. Vanney

    Abstract: A sensing and ablation electrode includes bifurcated sensing limbs separated by an ablation web. The electrode is disposed on the distal end of a catheter. The sensing limbs each support an array of sensors that are individually wired for mapping and post ablation efficacy testing. The web includes a pair of pliable membranes that define a lumen and are adapted to collapse the cross-section of the electrode. One membrane defines a plurality of apertures for dispersing a conductive fluid medium as a virtual electrode. The sensors and the apertures all lie within substantially the same plane.

    Abstract translation: 感测和消融电极包括由消融网分开的分叉感测肢。 电极设置在导管的远端。 感测肢各自支持一组传感器,这些传感器单独连接用于映射和后消融功效测试。 网状物包括一对柔性膜,其限定内腔并适于折叠电极的横截面。 一个膜限定多个孔,用于分散导电流体介质作为虚拟电极。 传感器和孔都位于基本相同的平面内。

    Wristwatch comprising one-piece elastic strap
    387.
    发明申请
    Wristwatch comprising one-piece elastic strap 审中-公开
    手表包括单件弹性带

    公开(公告)号:US20060146654A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-06

    申请号:US10537822

    申请日:2003-12-02

    Applicant: Rebecca Yeager

    Inventor: Rebecca Yeager

    Abstract: The invention relates to a wristwatch having functional components and a one-piece spring strap consisting of an elastic metal strip (12) possessing two stable states, in one of which it is straight and in the other of which it is coiled. Its functional components, comprising in particular a flexible liquid-crystal display (16) and two control buttons (26), are arranged on a flexible printed circuit fixed to one of the ends (28) of the strip (12). The whole is enclosed in a protective sheath (50) having a transparent window over the liquid-crystal display (16).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有功能部件的手表和由具有两个稳定状态的弹性金属带(12)组成的一体式弹簧带,其中一个是直的,另一个是卷绕的。 其功能部件,特别包括柔性液晶显示器(16)和两个控制按钮(26),被布置在固定到条带(12)的一个端部(28)上的柔性印刷电路上。 整体封装在液晶显示器(16)上具有透明窗口的保护套(50)中。

    Hood lift mechanisms utilizing active materials and methods of use
    388.
    发明授权
    Hood lift mechanisms utilizing active materials and methods of use 失效
    使用活性材料和使用方法的罩提升机构

    公开(公告)号:US07063377B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-20

    申请号:US10913691

    申请日:2004-08-06

    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。

    Releasable fastener system
    389.
    发明授权
    Releasable fastener system 有权
    可拆卸紧固件系统

    公开(公告)号:US07032282B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-25

    申请号:US10305381

    申请日:2002-11-26

    Abstract: A releasable fastener system comprises a loop portion and a hook portion. The loop portion includes a support and a loop material disposed on one side thereof. The hook portion generally includes a support and a plurality of closely spaced upstanding hook elements extending from one side thereof, wherein the plurality of hook elements comprises a first portion fabricated from a shape memory material and at least one additional portion fabricated from a different shape memory material. An activation device is coupled to the plurality of hook elements, the activation device being operable to selectively provide an activation signal to the plurality of hook elements to change a shape orientation, a yield strength property, a flexural modulus property, or a combination thereof to reduce a shear force and/or a pull-off force of an engaged hook and loop portion. When the hook portion and loop portion are pressed together they interlock to form a releasable engagement. The resulting joint created by the engagement is relatively resistant to shear and pull forces and weak in peel strength forces. Introducing a suitable activation signal to the plurality of hook elements causes a change in shape orientation, flexural modulus property, or a combination thereof that is effectively reduces the shear and/or pull off forces in the releasable engagement. In this manner, disengagement of the releasable fastener system provides separation of the hook portion from the loop portion under controlled conditions. Also disclosed herein are processes for operating the releasable fastener system.

    Abstract translation: 可释放的紧固件系统包括环部分和钩部分。 环路部分包括支撑件和设置在其一侧的环形材料。 钩部通常包括支撑件和从其一侧延伸的多个紧密间隔的直立钩元件,其中多个钩元件包括由形状记忆材料制成的第一部分和由不同形状记忆体制成的至少一个附加部分 材料。 激活装置耦合到多个钩元件,激活装置可操作以选择性地向多个钩元件提供激活信号以改变形状取向,屈服强度特性,弯曲模量性质或其组合, 降低接合的钩和环部分的剪切力和/或拉力。 当钩部和环部被压在一起时,它们互锁以形成可释放的接合。 通过接合产生的所得到的接头相对于剪切力和拉力相对地抵抗并且剥离强度力弱。 向多个钩元件引入合适的激活信号导致形状取向,挠曲模量特性或其组合的改变,其有效地减少了可释放接合中的剪切力和/或拉力。 以这种方式,可释放的紧固件系统的分离在受控条件下提供了钩部分与环部分的分离。 本文还公开了用于操作可释放紧固件系统的方法。

    Releasable fastener systems and processes
    390.
    发明授权
    Releasable fastener systems and processes 有权
    可释放的紧固件系统和工艺

    公开(公告)号:US07013536B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-21

    申请号:US10409666

    申请日:2003-04-08

    Abstract: A releasable fastener system comprises a loop portion and a hook portion. The loop portion includes a support and a loop material disposed on one side thereof. The hook portion generally includes a support and a plurality of closely spaced upstanding hook elements extending from one side thereof. A selected one of the hook elements or the loop material is formed from a thermally and/or electrically conductive material. The other one is formed of a material adapted to melt, flow or volatize at a defined temperature. When the hook portion and loop portion are pressed together they interlock to form a releasable engagement. The resulting joint created by the engagement is relatively resistant to shear and pull forces and weak in peel strength forces. Introducing an activation signal to the thermally and/or electrically conductive hook elements or loop material, causes the opposing material to melt, flow, soften, or volatize upon contact therewith. Also disclosed herein are processes for operating the releasable fastener system.

    Abstract translation: 可释放的紧固件系统包括环部分和钩部分。 环路部分包括支撑件和设置在其一侧的环形材料。 钩部通常包括支撑件和从其一侧延伸的多个紧密间隔的直立钩元件。 钩形元件或环形材料中的所选择的一种由热和/或导电材料形成。 另一个由适于在限定温度下熔化,流动或挥发的材料形成。 当钩部和环部被压在一起时,它们互锁以形成可释放的接合。 通过接合产生的所得到的接头相对于剪切力和拉力相对地抵抗并且剥离强度力弱。 向热导电和/或导电的钩元件或环材料引入激活信号时,使相对的材料在与其接触时熔化,流动,软化或挥发。 本文还公开了用于操作可释放紧固件系统的方法。

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