公开(公告)号：US06488658B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09342944

申请日：1999-06-29

申请人： Gary L. Long

发明人： Gary L. Long

IPC分类号： A61F712

CPC分类号： A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00982

摘要： One embodiment of the present invention is directed to a method of heating the inner lining of a lumen or cavity of a patient. In this embodiment, the method includes the use of a bipolar electrosurgical instrument which includes a flexible elongated tube having a proximal and a distal end, a first balloon electrode attached to the distal end of the flexible elongated tube, a first electrode in electrical contact with the first balloon electrode through a conductive fluid, a return balloon electrode spaced proximally from the first balloon electrode and a return electrode in electrical contact with the second electrically conductive fluid. In one embodiment, the first balloon electrode and the return balloon electrode include expandable sleeves formed from an electrically insulating material and conductive fluid disposed in the expandable sleeve. In the method according to this embodiment the first balloon electrode and the return balloon electrode are placed in contact with the inner lining of the lumen or cavity, the return balloon electrode is positioned proximal to the first balloon electrode and the first electrode and the return electrode are connected to a source of bipolar energy.

摘要翻译： 本发明的一个实施例涉及加热患者的内腔或腔的内衬的方法。 在该实施例中，该方法包括使用双极电外科器械，其包括具有近端和远端的柔性细长管，附接到柔性细长管的远端的第一球体电极，与第一电极电接触的第一电极 通过导电流体的第一气球电极，从第一气球电极向近侧间隔的返回球体电极和与第二导电流体电接触的返回电极。 在一个实施例中，第一气球电极和返回气球电极包括由电绝缘材料形成的可膨胀套管和设置在可膨胀套筒中的导电流体。 在根据本实施例的方法中，将第一球囊电极和返回球体电极放置成与内腔或空腔的内衬接触，返回球体电极位于第一球囊电极的近侧，第一电极和返回电极 连接到双极能源。

公开(公告)号：US5916215A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-29

申请号：US885166

申请日：1997-06-30

申请人： Gary L. Long ,  Lynetta J. Freeman ,  Bryan D. Knodel

发明人： Gary L. Long ,  Lynetta J. Freeman ,  Bryan D. Knodel

IPC分类号： A61B17/34 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/39

CPC分类号： A61B18/1487 ,  A61B17/3476

摘要： In the present invention, a surgical trocar is adapted to inductively couple electrosurgical energy to specially adapted cordless electrosurgical instruments. In one embodiment of the present invention, an electrosurgical trocar includes a cannula, an inductive electrosurgical adapter and a locking connector adapted to connect the cannula to the inductive electrosurgical adapter. The cannula is an elongated tube which may be inserted into a body cavity, duct or vessel. The inductive electrosurgical adapter includes a housing with an elongated central aperture, a primary inductor coil positioned around and extending axially along the elongated aperture, first and second inductor leads, first and second conductors, an outer housing and an electrical cord.

公开(公告)号：US4447403A

公开(公告)日：1984-05-08

申请号：US72304

申请日：1979-09-04

申请人： Laurence W. Bierman ,  Gary L. Long ,  David Bortner

发明人： Laurence W. Bierman ,  Gary L. Long ,  David Bortner

IPC分类号： C01B25/238 ,  C01G31/00 ,  C01G43/00 ,  C01G49/00 ,  C21B15/00 ,  C22B34/22 ,  C22B60/02

CPC分类号： C22B60/0282 ,  C01B25/238 ,  C01G31/00 ,  C01G43/00 ,  C01G49/00 ,  C21B15/00 ,  C22B34/22

摘要： An improved method and apparatus for effecting a substantial reduction in retention time of oxidation processes by the autoclave oxidation of ion species dissolved in aqueous solutions. In one embodiment, the invention provides for oxidation of dissolved reduced ion species including ferrous iron (Fe.sup.+2), uranium (U.sup.+4) and vanadium (V.sup.+3) from wet process phosphoric acids, or for conditioning of aqueous solutions for other uses, such as corrosion control, by raising the valence state of dissolved ion species. In accordance with the present invention, pure oxygen, present in quantity of at least 94% by volume, is utilized as an oxidizing agent with specified process parameters: temperature, pressure and mixing conditions in an autoclave reaction vessel. In a presently preferred embodiment, the following specified parameters have achieved optimum results with regard to a significant decrease of retention time of the aqueous solution treated in the autoclave vessel: temperature range of from about 120.degree. F. to about 160.degree. F., pressure range of from about 120 psi to about 150 psi and effecting agitation by the use of an impeller located near the interface of the liquid and gas mixture in the vessel to provide a dispersion of the liquid solution in the gaseous phase. In accordance with such embodiment, a reduction of retention time for oxidation of uranium (U.sup.+4 .fwdarw.U.sup.+6) and vandanium (V.sup.+3 .fwdarw.V.sup.+4) metals from wet process phosphoric acid has been found to be less than two minutes, whereas, prior processes for effecting the same oxidation results have taken at least one hour.

摘要翻译： 一种改进的方法和装置，用于通过溶解在水溶液中的离子物质的高压釜氧化来显着降低氧化过程的保留时间。 在一个实施方案中，本发明提供了从湿法磷酸氧化溶解的还原离子物质，包括二价铁（Fe + 2），铀（U + 4）和钒（V + 3），或用于调节其它水溶液 通过提高溶解离子物质的化合价态来应用腐蚀控制。 根据本发明，使用存在量为至少94体积％的纯氧作为氧化剂，其具有指定的工艺参数：高压釜反应容器中的温度，压力和混合条件。 在目前优选的实施方案中，以下指定参数已经获得了在高压釜容器中处理的水溶液的保留时间的显着降低的最佳结果：温度范围为约120°F至约160°F，压力 范围为约120psi至约150psi，并通过使用位于容器中的液体和气体混合物的界面附近的叶轮进行搅拌，以提供液体溶液在气相中的分散体。 根据这种实施方案，已经发现，从湿法磷酸中氧化铀（U + 4-> U + 6）和铀（V + 3→V + 4）金属的保留时间的减少已经被发现小于 两分钟，而用于实现相同氧化结果的现有方法至少需要1小时。

公开(公告)号：US4277454A

公开(公告)日：1981-07-07

申请号：US76574

申请日：1979-09-18

申请人： Gary L. Long ,  Roger B. Humberger

发明人： Gary L. Long ,  Roger B. Humberger

IPC分类号： C01B25/225 ,  C01B25/226 ,  C23F11/04

CPC分类号： C01B25/226 ,  C01B25/225 ,  C23F11/04

摘要： Methods for control of excessive corrosion in wet process phosphoric circuits are effected by oxidation of reduced ion species in the acid with maintenance of EMF value of the acid above about 190 millivolts (S.C.E. reference) through the digestion circuit. Supplementary monitoring is by a ceric red-ox titration procedure. In one embodied form, the present invention is utilized to control corrosion in a phosphoric acid plant digestion system (and subsequent processing equipment) operating by a dihydrate (gypsum) process even when such a process employs a calcined western U.S. phosphate ore feed from a relatively highly carbonaceous ore. The invention is also applicable for treating wet process phosphoric acid in phosphoric acid plants having a digester system operating by a hemihydrate process. In a presently preferred embodiment, additions of manganese dioxide to a primary digester in a sufficient amount effective to achieve an EMF value over about 190 millivolts will significantly control the occurrence of excessive corrosion in phosphoric acid circuits. In yet another preferred embodiment, an oxygen autoclave oxidation is used to oxidize the reduced ion species present in the acid to inhibit corrosion.

摘要翻译： 用于控制湿法磷酸回路中过度腐蚀的方法是通过在酸中氧化还原的离子物质来实现的，并通过消化回路维持高于约190毫伏（S.C.E.参考）的酸的EMF值。 补充监测是通过氧化铈滴定法。 在一个实施形式中，本发明用于控制在二水合物（石膏）方法中操作的磷酸设备消化系统（和随后的加工设备）中的腐蚀，即使这种方法使用来自相对的 高含碳矿石。 本发明也适用于在具有通过半水合法处理的蒸煮器系统的磷酸设备中处理湿法磷酸。 在目前优选的实施方案中，以足以实现大约190毫伏的EMF值的足够量的一次蒸煮器添加二氧化锰将显着控制磷酸回路中过度腐蚀的发生。 在另一个优选的实施方案中，使用氧气高压釜氧化来氧化存在于酸中的还原离子种类以抑制腐蚀。

公开(公告)号：US09233241B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-12

申请号：US13352495

申请日：2012-01-18

申请人： Gary L. Long

发明人： Gary L. Long

IPC分类号： A61B18/18 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/00

CPC分类号： A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/16 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00613 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00732 ,  A61B2018/00767 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61N1/327

摘要： A method for delivering energy to tissue having a necrotic threshold may generally comprise inserting an electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes into the tissue, inserting a central electrode into the tissue, positioning a ground pad proximal to the tissue, applying a first sequence of electrical pulses to the electrode array less than the necrotic threshold to induce thermal heating in the tissue, applying a second sequence of electrical pulses to the central electrode equal to or greater than the necrotic threshold to induce cell necrosis in the tissue by irreversible electroporation, and applying a ground potential to the ground pad. Electrical ablation devices and systems and methods of using the same are also described herein.

摘要翻译： 用于将能量递送到具有坏死阈值的组织的方法通常可以包括将包括多个电极的电极阵列插入组织中，将中心电极插入组织中，将接地垫定位在组织附近，施加第一序列电 脉冲到电极阵列小于坏死阈值以诱导组织中的热加热，向中心电极施加等于或大于坏死阈值的第二序列电脉冲以通过不可逆电穿孔诱导组织中的细胞坏死，并施加 地面电位到地面垫。 本文还描述了电气消融装置及其系统及其使用方法。

公开(公告)号：US09125552B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US11830953

申请日：2007-07-31

申请人： Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Jane A. Sheetz ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  David C. Youmans ,  Robert M. Trusty ,  Kurt R. Bally ,  Gary L. Long ,  Paul G. Ritchie ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Thomas W. Huitema ,  Bradley E. White

发明人： Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs ,  Randal T. Byrum ,  Jane A. Sheetz ,  Sean P. Conlon ,  David C. Youmans ,  Robert M. Trusty ,  Kurt R. Bally ,  Gary L. Long ,  Paul G. Ritchie ,  Michael S. Cropper ,  Thomas W. Huitema ,  Bradley E. White

IPC分类号： A61B1/00 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B1/04 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B17/32

CPC分类号： A61B1/00096 ,  A61B1/00172 ,  A61B1/00183 ,  A61B1/041 ,  A61B1/043 ,  A61B5/0062 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B2017/320044

摘要： A module for attachment to a medical instrument to scan the anatomy with a beam of radiation. The module comprising a housing suitable for insertion in the anatomy that includes a window and a fastener to attach the housing to a medical instrument, an oscillating reflector within the housing that directs a beam of radiation onto the anatomy, and a collector to receive radiation returned from the anatomy.

摘要翻译： 用于附接到医疗器械以用辐射束扫描解剖结构的模块。 所述模块包括适于插入到所述解剖结构中的壳体，所述壳体包括窗口和紧固件以将所述壳体附接到医疗器械，所述壳体内的振荡反射器将辐射束引导到所述解剖结构上，以及收集器以接收返回的辐射 从解剖学。

公开(公告)号：US09028483B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US12641837

申请日：2009-12-18

申请人： Gary L. Long ,  David N. Plescia

发明人： Gary L. Long ,  David N. Plescia

IPC分类号： A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61N1/32

CPC分类号： A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2017/00221 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00547 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61N1/327

摘要： A surgical instrument can comprise a first electrode, a second electrode, and a retractable sheath. At least one of the electrodes can comprise an insulative jacket extending along the length thereof which can comprise a tissue stop for limiting the progression of the electrode into tissue. In various embodiments, a surgical instrument can comprise a first electrode, a second electrode, and a displaceable arc guard positioned between the electrodes. In certain embodiments, a surgical instrument can comprise an electrode including a flexible mesh configured to conform to the tissue against which it is positioned.

摘要翻译： 手术器械可以包括第一电极，第二电极和可缩回护套。 电极中的至少一个可以包括沿着其长度延伸的绝缘护套，其可以包括用于限制电极进入组织的进展的组织止动器。 在各种实施例中，外科器械可以包括位于电极之间的第一电极，第二电极和可移位的电弧护罩。 在某些实施例中，手术器械可以包括电极，其包括被配置为与其所定位的组织一致的柔性网状物。

公开(公告)号：US20140031813A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13561945

申请日：2012-07-30

申请人： Karalyn R. Tellio ,  Mark S. Zeiner ,  David N. Plescia ,  Gary L. Long ,  Peter K. Shires

发明人： Karalyn R. Tellio ,  Mark S. Zeiner ,  David N. Plescia ,  Gary L. Long ,  Peter K. Shires

IPC分类号： A61B18/14

CPC分类号： A61B90/11 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B90/06 ,  A61B2017/00154 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00613 ,  A61B2018/00922 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2090/064

摘要： A device for guiding electrodes relative to a tissue treatment region. The device can comprise a body have a plurality of passages therethrough. Each passage can axially restrain an electrode positioned therein. When each electrode is axially restrained in a passage, the distal ends of the electrodes can be spaced a predetermined distance apart. Further, the electrodes can be held in a parallel or substantially parallel alignment when axially retained in the passages. The predetermined distance between the electrodes can correspond to a treatment distance in a tissue treatment region and the distal ends of the electrodes can be operably structured to conduct current therebetween when at least one of electrodes is energized by an energy source.

摘要翻译： 用于相对于组织处理区域引导电极的装置。 该装置可以包括具有穿过其中的多个通道的主体。 每个通道可以轴向限制位于其中的电极。 当每个电极轴向地限制在通道中时，电极的远端可以间隔开预定距离。 此外，当轴向保持在通道中时，电极可以保持平行或基本上平行的对准。 电极之间的预定距离可以对应于组织治疗区域中的治疗距离，并且当电极中的至少一个被能量源激励时，电极的远端可以可操作地构造成在其间传导电流。

公开(公告)号：US20140012247A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US13540850

申请日：2012-07-03

申请人： Gregory J. Bakos ,  Peter K. Shires ,  Gary L. Long

发明人： Gregory J. Bakos ,  Peter K. Shires ,  Gary L. Long

IPC分类号： A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18

CPC分类号： A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2018/00196 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00613 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/162 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10

摘要： An apparatus for treating tissue in a tissue treatment region. The apparatus can comprise an electrode ring having an interior perimeter and an electrode probe having a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the electrode probe can be structured to axially translate relative to the interior perimeter of the electrode ring. The electrode ring and the electrode probe can be operably structured to conduct current therebetween when at least one of the electrode ring and the electrode probe is energized by an energy source. Further, the energy source can be a Radio Frequency (RF) energy source, a pulsed energy source, an irreversible electroporation energy source, or a pulsed irreversible electroporation energy source. A current from the energy source can be selected to non-thermally ablate tissue in the tissue treatment region.

摘要翻译： 一种用于处理组织处理区域中的组织的装置。 该装置可以包括具有内周边的电极环和具有近端和远端的电极探针。 电极探针的远端可被构造成相对于电极环的内部周边轴向平移。 当电极环和电极探针中的至少一个被能量源激励时，电极环和电极探针可以可操作地构造成在其间传导电流。 此外，能源可以是射频（RF）能量源，脉冲能量源，不可逆电穿孔能源或脉冲不可逆电穿孔能源。 可以选择来自能量源的电流以在组织处理区域中非热消融组织。

公开(公告)号：US08579897B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-12

申请号：US11986489

申请日：2007-11-21

申请人： Omar J. Vakharia ,  Gary L. Long ,  Kurt R. Bally ,  Andrew M. Zwolinski

发明人： Omar J. Vakharia ,  Gary L. Long ,  Kurt R. Bally ,  Andrew M. Zwolinski

IPC分类号： A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/28

CPC分类号： A61L2/08 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61L2/07 ,  A61L2/206

摘要： In various surgical techniques, a bipolar forceps can be used to seal a vessel in two locations such that the vessel can be incised at a location positioned intermediate the two seal locations. The bipolar forceps can include a cutting element which can be configured to incise the vessel. In various embodiments, the cutting element can include a sharp edge which can be moved relative to the vessel. In at least one embodiment, the cutting element can be electrically connected to a source of energy. The bipolar forceps can include first and second electrodes positioned within first and second jaw members, respectively, wherein at least one of the jaw members can include a substantially tapered profile and can be configured to pull the vessel away from the surrounding soft tissue. Such jaw members can include ridges, teeth, and/or a textured outer surface configured to grip the soft tissue and/or vessel.

摘要翻译： 在各种手术技术中，可以使用双极镊子将容器密封在两个位置，使得容器可以在位于两个密封位置之间的位置切开。 双极镊子可以包括切割元件，该切割元件可配置成切割血管。 在各种实施例中，切割元件可以包括相对于容器移动的尖锐边缘。 在至少一个实施例中，切割元件可以电连接到能量源。 双极镊子可以包括分别位于第一和第二钳口构件内的第一和第二电极，其中至少一个钳口构件可以包括基本上锥形的轮廓，并且可以构造成将容器拉离周围的软组织。 这种钳口构件可以包括构造成夹持软组织和/或血管的脊，齿和/或织构化的外表面。