Adjustable devices for corneal curvature adjustment
    51.
    发明授权
    Adjustable devices for corneal curvature adjustment 失效
    用于角膜曲率调节的可调节装置

    公开(公告)号:US5653752A

    公开(公告)日:1997-08-05

    申请号:US392910

    申请日:1995-02-28

    IPC分类号: A61F2/14 A61M31/00

    CPC分类号: A61F2/147

    摘要: The intrastromal corneal ring is adjustable in thickness and has an elongated, flexible, preferably transparent or translucent body which forms a circle. The intrastromal corneal ring is of a size such that it can be inserted into a human eye and is comprised of a material which is compatible with human ocular tissue. The thickness of the ring can be adjusted so that it is not necessary to stock a plurality of different rings of different sizes to be used in connection with a method of adjusting the shape of the cornea of the eye. A plurality of different embodiments of intrastromal corneal rings, including a spiral shaped intrastromal corneal ring, are disclosed each of which are adjustable in terms of their thickness. The thickness may be adjusted prior to the insertion of the intrastromal corneal ring into the cornea and may not be further adjustable after insertion. However, in accordance with preferred embodiments the intrastromal corneal ring is inserted at a thickness which is believed to be proper and may thereafter be further adjusted in order to precisely define the desired thickness and thereby more precisely adjust the shape of the cornea and focus the light entering the eye on the retina.

    摘要翻译: 胸腔内角膜环厚度可调,并且具有形成圆形的细长的,柔性的,优选的透明或半透明的身体。 椎间盘内角膜环的尺寸使得其可以插入到人眼中并且由与人眼组织相容的材料组成。 可以调节环的厚度,使得不需要与调整眼睛的角膜的形状的方法一起使用不同尺寸的多个不同的环。 公开了多个不同的体内角膜环的不同实施例,其包括螺旋状的根际角膜环,其中的角膜环可根据其厚度进行调节。 可以在将内分泌式角膜环插入角膜之前调整厚度,并且在插入后可能不能进一步调节。 然而,根据优选实施例,根据被认为是适当的厚度插入脉管内角膜环,并且此后可以进一步调整以精确地限定所需厚度,从而更精确地调整角膜的形状并聚焦光 进入视网膜的眼睛。

    Adjustable nasal devices
    53.
    发明授权
    Adjustable nasal devices 有权
    可调式鼻装置

    公开(公告)号:US08240309B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-14

    申请号:US11941915

    申请日:2007-11-16

    IPC分类号: A61M15/08

    CPC分类号: A61F5/08

    摘要: Described herein are adjustable whole-nose nasal devices having a first passageway for communication with a first nasal passage and a second passageway for communication with a second nasal passage, an airflow resistor that inhibits expiration more than inspiration, and an adjustable connector. The adjustable connector may include one or more adjustable joints or regions that allow the whole-nose device to conform to the spacing between a subject's nostrils, and/or the orientation and angle of the subject's nostrils. Also described herein are whole-nose devices having a single airflow resistor communicating with both of a subject's nasal passages. Methods of treating a disorder using the whole-nose nasal devices are also described.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述的是可调节的全鼻鼻装置,其具有用于与第一鼻通道连通的第一通道和用于与第二鼻通道连通的第二通道,阻止呼吸超过吸气的气流阻力器以及可调连接器。 可调节连接器可以包括一个或多个可调节的关节或区域,其允许全鼻装置符合受试者的鼻孔之间的间隔和/或受试者鼻孔的取向和角度。 这里也描述了具有与被检者的鼻通道两者连通的单个气流阻力器的全鼻装置。 还描述了使用全鼻鼻装置治疗病症的方法。

    Lung elastic recoil restoring or tissue compressing device and method
    57.
    发明授权
    Lung elastic recoil restoring or tissue compressing device and method 有权
    肺弹性反冲还原或组织压缩装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06514290B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-04

    申请号:US09680645

    申请日:2000-10-06

    申请人: Bryan Loomas

    发明人: Bryan Loomas

    IPC分类号: A61F236

    CPC分类号: A61F2/0063 A61F2002/043

    摘要: This relates to restoring recoil or maintaining compression of an emphysematous or otherwise unhealthy lung and includes elastic members which contract or compress the lung tissue. The elastic member is secured to tissue of the lung either inside or outside of the lung to supplement the natural elasticity of the lung or maintain the tissue in a compressed state. The elastic member may include elastic patches, elastic bands, coil springs, covers or a combination of these elements.

    摘要翻译: 这涉及恢复肺气肿或其他不健康肺的反冲或维持压缩,并且包括收缩或压缩肺组织的弹性构件。 弹性构件在肺的内部或外部固定到肺的组织以补充肺的自然弹性或将组织保持在压缩状态。 弹性构件可以包括弹性贴片,弹性带,螺旋弹簧,盖子或这些元件的组合。

    Reusable cannula with disposable seal

    公开(公告)号:US5820606A

    公开(公告)日:1998-10-13

    申请号:US661760

    申请日:1996-06-11

    摘要: A disposable seal assembly for use with a reusable cannula, where the seal assembly is designed for use with the cannula during a single medical procedure and the cannula is designed for multiple uses (each time with a different seal assembly) during a number of medical procedures. The seal assembly includes both a flapper valve fluid seal (for sealing the cannula when no medical instrument is inserted through the seal assembly) and at least one instrument seal (for sealing the cannula when a medical instrument is inserted through the seal assembly). Preferably, the seal assembly has a body with a flange which can be snapped onto the cannula before use, and readily removed after use. Also preferably, the flapper valve has an over-centered hinge. In other embodiments, the invention is a seal assembly which includes at least one double instrument seal including a sacrificial flange and a sealing flange, and optionally also a flapper valve. The sealing flange seals the cannula when a medical instrument is inserted through the seal assembly even when the sacrificial flange has been cut during insertion of the instrument. In other embodiments, the invention is a system including a reusable cannula, and a disposable seal assembly of any of the described types which can be snapped onto the cannula before use and readily removed after use.