Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method

    公开(公告)号:US07087055B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-08

    申请号:US10178960

    申请日:2002-06-25

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70

    摘要: A minimaly invasive spacer for positioning between vertebral members. The spacer is adjustable between a first orientation having a reduced size to facilitate insertion between the vertebral members. A second orientation has an enlarged size for contacting the vertebral members. The spacer includes linkages that are attached to a pair of plates. A pull arm is operatively connected to the linkages for adjusting the spacer from the first orientation to the second orientation. A delivery device is attached to the spacer for insertion between the vertebral members. In one embodiment, the delivery device is detachable to be removed from the spacer once positioned between the vertebral members. Methods of using the spacer include positioning the spacer between the vertebral members while in the first orientation. The spacer is then enlarged to the second orientation, and the delivery device is removed with only the spacer remaining within the patient.

    Surgical suction regulator valve
    46.
    发明授权
    Surgical suction regulator valve 失效
    外科吸入调节阀

    公开(公告)号:US06875198B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-05

    申请号:US10287546

    申请日:2002-11-05

    申请人: Kevin T. Foley

    发明人: Kevin T. Foley

    IPC分类号: A61M1/00

    摘要: A suction regulator valve adapted to be installed between a suction pump or other vacuum source and a suction tube or catheter, the valve comprising a hollow valve body having an outer surface with a generally transverse or circumferential opening therethrough, and a valve member slidably mounted on the valve body for generally transverse or circumferential movement thereon. The valve member is movable between an open position wherein the opening is uncovered and a closed position wherein the valve member covers and closes the opening. The valve member is positioned for engagement by the thumb or other finger of a user to enable the movement of the valve member to cover or uncover all or a portion of the opening. The suction regulator valve may be a separate member, may have a handle portion or may be formed integrally with a suction wand or other suction device.

    摘要翻译: 一种适于安装在抽吸泵或其它真空源与吸入管或导管之间的抽吸调节阀,该阀包括具有大致横向或周向开口的外表面的中空阀体,以及可滑动地安装在 阀体用于在其上大致横向或周向移动。 阀构件可以在未打开开口的打开位置和阀构件盖并关闭开口的关闭位置之间移动。 阀构件被定位成由用户的拇指或其他手指接合,以使得阀构件能够移动以覆盖或揭开开口的全部或一部分。 抽吸调节阀可以是单独的构件,可以具有把手部分或者可以与抽吸杆或其他抽吸装置一体地形成。

    Image guided spinal surgery guide, system, and method for use thereof
    47.
    发明授权
    Image guided spinal surgery guide, system, and method for use thereof 有权
    图像引导脊柱手术指南,系统及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US06796988B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-09-28

    申请号:US09992546

    申请日:2001-11-06

    IPC分类号: A61B505

    摘要: A guide is disclosed for use in performing spinal surgery to prepare across a spinal disc and adjacent vertebrae an implantation space. The guide is associated with a computer controlled surgical navigation system employing an energy-detecting array to track positions of the guide in three dimensional space relative to a known reference point. The guide comprises a body for providing protected access to prepare across the spinal disc and into the adjacent vertebrae the implantation space. The body has a passage adapted to receive a bone removal device for forming the implantation space through the body. At least one electrically energizable energy emitter array is attached to the body for use in identifying the location of the guide relative to the adjacent vertebrae. A system and method for using the guide in spinal surgery are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于执行脊柱手术以在脊椎盘和相邻椎骨上准备植入空间的引导件。 该指南与使用能量检测阵列的计算机控制手术导航系统相关联,以相对于已知的参考点跟踪三维空间中的引导的位置。 引导件包括用于提供受保护的通路以准备穿过脊椎盘并进入相邻椎骨的植入空间的主体。 身体具有适于接收用于通过身体形成植入空间的骨去除装置的通道。 至少一个电激励能量发射器阵列附接到主体以用于识别引导件相对于相邻椎骨的位置。 还公开了在脊柱手术中使用该引导件的系统和方法。

    Pool skimmer barrier device
    48.
    发明授权
    Pool skimmer barrier device 有权
    游泳池撇渣器屏障装置

    公开(公告)号:US06770193B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-03

    申请号:US10318379

    申请日:2002-12-13

    申请人: Kevin T. Foley

    发明人: Kevin T. Foley

    IPC分类号: E04H416

    CPC分类号: E04H4/1272

    摘要: A barrier device for a pool to prevent debris on the pool water surface from entering the pool skimmer intake. The barrier device comprises a first or upper section of a size and shape to fit on or in the skimmer intake, and a second or lower hollow section connected to and in communication with the first section. The second section depends from the first section and has a lower end that is positioned to be disposed below the pool water surface when the first section is positioned in the skimmer intake. In this manner, pool water can circulate from the lower end of the second section, through the second and first sections and into the skimmer intake. Debris on the pool water surface is prevented from entering the skimmer intake by the outer wall of the first section or the second section, depending on the construction thereof. The outer wall of the first or second section may be provided with one or more screened holes positioned to be disposed below the pool water surface. A receptacle such as a screen or net may be removably mounted on the first or second section to receive debris on the pool water surface.

    摘要翻译: 用于游泳池的防护装置,以防止游泳池水面上的碎屑进入游泳池撇渣器入口。 隔离装置包括尺寸和形状的第一或上部部分,以适合于或在撇渣器入口中,以及连接到第一部分并与第一部分连通的第二或下部中空部分。 第二部分取决于第一部分,并且当第一部分位于分离器进料口中时,下端定位成设置在池水表面下方。 以这种方式,池水可以从第二部分的下端,通过第二和第一部分循环进入分离器进口。 取决于其结构,防止泳池水面上的碎屑被第一部分或第二部分的外壁进入撇渣器入口。 第一或第二部分的外壁可以设置有一个或多个筛孔,其被定位成设置在池水表面下方。 诸如屏幕或网的插座可以可拆卸地安装在第一或第二部分上以接收池水表面上的碎屑。