公开(公告)号：US6131531A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US158810

申请日：1998-09-22

Applicant: Jason McCanna ,  Graeme J. Rae

Inventor： Jason McCanna ,  Graeme J. Rae

IPC: B63B22/18 ,  B63G8/14

CPC classification number: B63G8/14 ,  B63B22/18 ,  B63B2207/02 ,  B63B2231/28 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to apparatus and methods for buoyancy compensation. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a selectively deformable buoyancy device and method for its use.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于浮力补偿的装置和方法。 更具体地说，本发明涉及一种可选择地变形的浮力装置及其使用方法。

公开(公告)号：US6019860A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-01

申请号：US973104

申请日：1997-12-10

Applicant: Willy A. Turler ,  Jean Schwob ,  Wilfried Van Moorleghem

Inventor： Willy A. Turler ,  Jean Schwob ,  Wilfried Van Moorleghem

IPC: A44C5/10 ,  F16B1/00 ,  F16B4/00 ,  F16B19/00 ,  C21D9/00

CPC classification number: F16B1/0014 ,  A44C5/10 ,  A44C27/008 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  F16B19/004 ,  Y10T29/49591 ,  Y10T29/49865

Abstract: Method for fixing two elements together, in particular links (1) of a metal wristwatch strap, according to which a metal pin (2) made of a moulding memory alloy with large hysteresis--programmed such that it turns from the martensitic structure to the austenitic structure in a first temperature range which is situated above the service temperature of the elements and whereby its thickness increases, and such that it turns back from the austenitic structure to the martensitic structure in a second temperature range which is situated under the above-mentioned service temperature--is clamped in the martensitic structure in at least one either or not blind hole (3) in at least one of the elements to be linked; the pin (2) is subsequently heated to a temperature higher than the first temperature range, such that the thickness of the pin (2) is increased, whereby the clamping force of the pin (2) in the hole (3) becomes very large; and the pin (2) is finally cooled down to service temperature, characterized in that a pin (2) with a martensitic structure is put in at least one hole (3) having a thickness which is slightly larger than the width of the hole (3).

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / BE96 / 00074 Sec。 371 1997年12月10日第 102（e）日期1997年12月10日PCT提交1996年7月9日PCT公布。 公开号WO97 / 03294 日期1997年1月30日用于将两个元件固定在一起的方法，特别是金属手表带的链节（1），根据该金属手表带，由具有大滞后编程的成型记忆合金制成的金属销（2），使得其从 在第一温度范围内的奥氏体结构的马氏体结构位于元件的使用温度之上并且由此其厚度增加，并且使得其在位于下面的第二温度范围内从奥氏体结构转回到马氏体组织 上述使用温度被夹持在至少一个要连接的元件中的至少一个盲孔（3）中的马氏体结构中; 随后将销（2）加热到高于第一温度范围的温度，使得销（2）的厚度增加，由此销（2）在孔（3）中的夹紧力变得非常大 ; 并且销（2）最终被冷却到使用温度，其特征在于，具有马氏体结构的销（2）被放置在至少一个具有比孔宽度稍大的孔（3） 3）。

公开(公告)号：US5993462A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-30

申请号：US49342

申请日：1998-03-27

Applicant: Mark L. Pomeranz ,  Darren R. Sherman ,  Troy J. Chapman ,  Peter Park

Inventor： Mark L. Pomeranz ,  Darren R. Sherman ,  Troy J. Chapman ,  Peter Park

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/04

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0102 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61M2205/0266 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: In a shapable catheter and method for positioning a shapable catheter within a body cavity, a core wire is provided which includes a pre-shaped region bent into a predetermined shape. A catheter is provided which includes a lumen proportioned to slidably receive the core wire. The catheter includes a rigid proximal section and a flexible distal section. A pull wire may additionally be provided to allow the user to cause deflection at a distal portion of the catheter.

Abstract translation: 在可成型的导管和将成形导管定位在体腔内的方法中，提供了芯线，其包括弯曲成预定形状的预成形区域。 提供导管，其包括与可滑动地接收芯线线成比例的管腔。 导管包括刚性近端部分和柔性远端部分。 另外可以提供牵引线以允许使用者在导管的远端部分引起偏转。

公开(公告)号：US5910129A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-08

申请号：US960850

申请日：1997-10-30

Applicant: Josef V. Koblish ,  Sidney D. Fleischman

Inventor： Josef V. Koblish ,  Sidney D. Fleischman

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M37/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0043 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/0144 ,  A61M25/0147 ,  A61M25/0152 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/1407 ,  A61B2018/142 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61M2025/015 ,  A61M2025/0163 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A catheter assembly having a sheath, which includes a side wall enclosing an interior bore, and a distal region. The assembly also has a bendable catheter tube, which is carried for sliding movement in the interior bore. A pull wire also runs through the interior bore of the sheath, preferably within a lumen. The catheter tube has a distal portion with a coupling which joins the distal portion of the catheter tube and the distal portion of the pull wire. Relative movement of the pull wire and the sheath causes bending of the catheter tube outwardly through the opening, in response to sliding movement of the catheter tube within the interior bore toward the distal region of the sheath.

公开(公告)号：US5805046A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-08

申请号：US418955

申请日：1995-04-07

Applicant: Stephen Paul Hassler ,  Stephen Paul Johnson ,  John Lapp

Inventor： Stephen Paul Hassler ,  Stephen Paul Johnson ,  John Lapp

IPC: H01H31/12 ,  H01H85/12 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H01H71/10

CPC classification number: H01H31/127 ,  H01H85/042 ,  H01H85/12 ,  H01H85/303 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H01H9/102 ,  H01H9/32 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  H01H2085/0004 ,  H01H2085/0258

Abstract: A current responsive latching apparatus may be employed in a dropout fuseholder or other electrical component for retaining the component in a current-carrying position and disconnecting and isolating the electrical component upon the occurrence of an overcurrent of a predetermined magnitude. The apparatus includes a current path through the component, including a current-carrying stud or conductor, a portion of which extends outside the component for releasably engaging a support member. A latching apparatus, which may include an actuating member of memory allow or a bimetallic material, engages the conductor to retain the support member in a supporting position beneath the electrical component. The apparatus may further include a heater element in the current path to ensure that the actuation member is heated to the temperature necessary to cause it to change shape and release the conductor upon the presence of an overcurrent.

公开(公告)号：US5779669A

公开(公告)日：1998-07-14

申请号：US739145

申请日：1996-10-28

Applicant: Michel Haissaguerre ,  Gary S. Falwell

Inventor： Michel Haissaguerre ,  Gary S. Falwell

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M25/092 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61M37/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0141 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61M25/0147 ,  A61M25/0152 ,  A61N1/0565 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2018/00375 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00952 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A steerable catheter is disclosed which includes a complexly curved proximal section shaped to seat the catheter relative to an anatomical feature within a patient. The catheter also includes a flexible intermediate section which has comparatively greater flexibility than other sections of the catheter. The flexible intermediate section bends in response to forces applied by an attached steering device and substantially all of the flex in the catheter may be contained within the flexible intermediate section. The catheter further has a pre-shaped distal section which is urged into contact with tissue within the patient when the flexible intermediate section flexes. In a preferred embodiment, the distal section supports a plurality of ring electrodes and is shaped to generally correspond to the physiology of a wall of the heart.

公开(公告)号：US5617377A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-01

申请号：US571595

申请日：1995-12-13

Applicant: Gerard A. Perret, Jr.

Inventor： Gerard A. Perret, Jr.

IPC: A44C5/14 ,  G04B37/14 ,  A44C5/00 ,  G04B37/00

CPC classification number: G04B37/1486 ,  A44C5/14 ,  A44C27/008 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  Y10T24/4012

Abstract: A device and system for releasably securing a watchband to a watch casing. Specifically, a watchband connector pin is formed of a shape memory material, preferably a shape memory alloy. The watchband may be readily released and reattached from a watch casing to facilitate repairs of the watch, for aesthetic considerations, or when the watch band is damaged or worn. The connector pin is durable due to the one piece design, easy to operate, flexible, and economical to produce.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将表带可释放地固定到手表壳体的装置和系统。 具体地，表带连接器针由形状记忆材料形成，优选为形状记忆合金。 为了美观考虑，或者表带损坏或磨损时，表带可以容易地从手表外壳释放并重新附着在手表壳体上以便于手表的修理。 由于单件设计，易于操作，灵活和经济地生产，连接器针脚经久耐用。

公开(公告)号：US5551426A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-03

申请号：US92438

申请日：1993-07-14

Applicant: John D. Hummel ,  Ronald D. Berger

Inventor： John D. Hummel ,  Ronald D. Berger

IPC: A61B5/042 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61B5/04 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61B5/6855 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B5/0422 ,  A61B5/6859 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/22038 ,  A61B2018/00357 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2562/0209 ,  A61B2562/043 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: An assembly of preformed curved enamel-coated ablative tipped endocardial electrodes are housed inside an outer sheath in a preformed geometric arrangement for insertion into heart chambers and application onto the endocardial surface of the heart. The position of the electrodes relative to each other is predetermined by their arrangement on a Teflon bushing which serves as a platform anchored on the end of an inner sheath. The inner sheath is moveable relative to the outer sheath thus allowing graded exposure of the electrodes controlling movement toward the apical and lateral walls of the chamber. Ablative energy is delivered through the 8 mm J-tipped electrode to destroy the arrhythmia focus or reentrant circuit.

Abstract translation: 预先形成的弯曲釉质涂层的消融性尖端心内膜电极的组件以预先形成的几何布置容纳在外护套内，用于插入心室并应用于心脏的心内膜表面。 电极相对于彼此的位置通过它们在用作锚定在内护套的端部上的平台的特氟龙衬套上的布置来预定。 内护套可相对于外护套移动，从而允许电极分级曝光，从而控制朝向腔室的顶壁和侧壁的移动。 烧伤能量通过8毫米J型电极传递，以消除心律失常焦点或折返电路。

公开(公告)号：US5518433A

公开(公告)日：1996-05-21

申请号：US383134

申请日：1995-02-02

Applicant: John Sneddon

Inventor： John Sneddon

IPC: A44C15/00 ,  A63H33/00 ,  A63H33/16

CPC classification number: A63H33/00 ,  A44C15/00 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A toy jewel ornament includes a body having one or more articulated elements which are hingedly movable upon the body to assume a closed position covering a toy jewel also supported upon the body or an open position exposing the toy jewel. In one embodiment, the ornament is configured as a pendent and resembles an Aladdin's lamp having a jewel at its center and a generally hemispherical hollow jewel cover coupled to the pendent body by an integrally molded hinge. In an alternate embodiment, the ornament is formed in a flower-like shape having a plurality of radially extending petals and is securable to the wrist of a toy figure. The petals are movable between an open bloomed position exposing the jewel and a closed bud-like position fully enclosing the jewel. The ornaments are thermally set in the closed position by manually forcing the ornament to the closed position after warming and temporarily immersing the ornament in a cold water bath. Thereafter, the ornament maintains the thermal set and maintains the closed position until again exposed to a warm water bath or its equivalent at which time the ornament again opens exposing the jewel.

Abstract translation: 玩具宝石装饰品包括具有一个或多个关节元件的主体，所述铰接元件可在身体上铰接地移动以承受也支撑在身体上的玩具宝石或暴露玩具宝石的打开位置的关闭位置。 在一个实施例中，装饰件被配置为侧挂件，并且类似于在其中心具有宝石的阿拉丁灯，以及通过整体模制的铰链联接到侧挂体的大致半球形的中空宝石盖。 在替代实施例中，装饰物形成为具有多个径向延伸的花瓣的花状形状，并且可固定到玩具人物的手腕上。 花瓣可以在暴露宝石的开放的开放位置和完全包围宝石的封闭的芽状位置之间移动。 通过手工将装饰品加热到装置关闭位置并将装饰品暂时浸入冷水浴中，将装饰品热定形在关闭位置。 此后，装饰品保持热定型并保持关闭位置，直到再次暴露于温水浴或其等同物，此时装饰品再次打开露出珠宝。

公开(公告)号：US5485136A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-16

申请号：US41954

申请日：1993-04-02

Applicant: Stephen P. Johnson ,  Stephen P. Hassler ,  John Lapp

Inventor： Stephen P. Johnson ,  Stephen P. Hassler ,  John Lapp

IPC: H01H71/00 ,  H01H9/10 ,  H01H9/32 ,  H01H31/12 ,  H01H85/042 ,  H01H85/045 ,  H01H85/05 ,  H01H85/06 ,  H01H85/08 ,  H01H85/10 ,  H01H85/165 ,  H01H85/22 ,  H01H85/30 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H01H85/60 ,  H01H71/10

CPC classification number: H01H31/127 ,  H01H85/042 ,  H01H85/303 ,  H01H85/38 ,  H01H9/102 ,  H01H9/32 ,  C08L2201/12 ,  H01H2085/0004 ,  H01H2085/0258

Abstract: An improved load break disconnecting device is disclosed, comprising a conductive portion having a non-gassing fuse, a fuse cartridge having first and second ends and enclosing said fuse, a conducting hinge assembly and conducting stationary contact means, and a non-conducting arc extinguishing sleeve with latch means for latching the sleeve in a non-covering position until the switch is closed and biasing means for snapping the sleeve into an arc-extinguishing, covering position when the switch is opened.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的负载断开断开装置，包括具有非放气保险丝的导电部分，具有第一端和第二端并包围所述保险丝的保险丝盒，导电铰链组件和导电固定接触装置，以及非导电灭弧 套筒具有用于将套筒锁定在非覆盖位置的闩锁装置，直到开关闭合，并且当开关打开时用于将套管卡入灭弧的覆盖位置的偏置装置。