公开(公告)号：US20100023060A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-28

申请号：US12479016

申请日：2009-06-05

Applicant: Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Todd Alamin

Inventor： Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Todd Alamin

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/82 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/842 ,  A61B17/8869

Abstract: A surgical fastening mechanism for releasably locking an implantable tether includes a housing having a central channel. The housing has an entry aperture, an exit aperture and a side channel extending therebetween. A roller element has a sidewall with an aperture therethrough and the roller is slidably disposed at least partially in the central channel such that the entry and exit apertures are at least partially aligned with the roller aperture. This permits passage of the tether therethrough. Rotation of the roller element in a first direction winds the tether around the roller thereby creating a friction interface between the roller element, the housing and the tether. A locking mechanism is operably connected with either the housing or the roller element and is adapted to prevent rotation of the roller in the central channel and also adapted to prevent release of the tether from the roller.

Abstract translation: 用于可释放地锁定可植入系绳的手术紧固机构包括具有中心通道的壳体。 壳体具有入口孔，出口孔和在其间延伸的侧通道。 滚子元件具有通过其的孔的侧壁，并且该滚轮至少部分地可滑动地设置在中心通道中，使得入口孔和出口孔至少部分地与滚筒孔对准。 这允许系绳穿过其中。 滚子元件沿第一方向的旋转将围绕滚筒缠绕，从而在滚子元件，外壳和系绳之间产生摩擦接口。 锁定机构与壳体或滚子元件可操作地连接，并且适于防止辊在中心通道中的旋转，并且还适于防止系绳从辊松开。

公开(公告)号：US20090264932A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12426119

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/88

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7055

Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for constraining spinous processes to elastically limit flexion of two or more adjacent spinal segments rely on placing a tether structure over at least three adjacent vertebral bodies or two adjacent vertebral bodies and the sacrum. The tether structures may be continuous, for example in the form of a continuous loop, or may be discontinuous, for example in the form of a loop or elongate element having at least two anchor structures for securing in bone.

Abstract translation: 用于约束棘突以弹性限制两个或更多个相邻脊柱段的屈曲的方法，装置和系统依赖于将系绳结构放置在至少三个相邻的椎体或两个相邻的椎体和骶骨上。 系链结构可以是连续的，例如以连续环的形式，或者可以是不连续的，例如以具有至少两个用于固定在骨中的锚定结构的环或细长元件的形式。

公开(公告)号：US20090264929A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12426167

申请日：2009-04-17

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill ,  Manish Kothari

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill ,  Manish Kothari

IPC: A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/88

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/842

Abstract: Spinous process constraint structures include a first attachment element for placement over a first spinous process and a second attachment element for placement over a second spinous process. The attachment elements are joined by a single connector which may optionally include a compliance member for providing controlled elasticity between the spinous processes.

Abstract translation: 旋转过程约束结构包括用于放置在第一棘突上的第一附接元件和用于放置在第二棘突上的第二附接元件。 附接元件通过单个连接器连接，该连接器可以可选地包括用于在棘突之间提供受控弹性的柔顺构件。

公开(公告)号：US20080319487A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12106103

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: Louis Fielding ,  Ian Bennett ,  Manish Kothari ,  Todd Alamin ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Craig Litherland ,  Colin Cahill

Inventor： Louis Fielding ,  Ian Bennett ,  Manish Kothari ,  Todd Alamin ,  Hugues Malandain ,  Craig Litherland ,  Colin Cahill

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7067 ,  A61B2090/064

Abstract: A system for restricting spinal flexion includes superior and inferior tether structures joined by a pair of compliance members. Compliance members comprise tension members which apply a relatively low elastic tension on the tether structures. By placing the tether structures on or over adjacent spinous processes, flexion of a spinal segment can be controlled in order to reduce pain.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱屈曲的系统包括由一对顺应性构件连接的上部和下部系绳结构。 合规构件包括在系绳结构上施加相对较低的弹性张力的张力构件。 通过将系绳结构置于相邻的棘突之上或之上，可以控制脊椎节段的屈曲以减轻疼痛。

公开(公告)号：US20080177264A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11777366

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Louis Fielding

IPC: A61B17/56 ,  A61B17/58

CPC classification number: A61B17/7065 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/842

Abstract: A spinal implant for limiting flexion of the spine includes a tether structure for encircling adjacent spinal processes. Usually, a pair of compliance members will be provided as part of the tether structure for elastically limiting flexion while permitting an extension. A cross-member is provided between the compliance member or other portions of the tether structure to stabilize the tether structure and prevent misalignment after implantation.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱弯曲的脊柱植入物包括用于环绕相邻脊柱过程的系绳结构。 通常，将提供一对顺应性构件作为系绳结构的一部分，用于弹性限制弯曲，同时允许延伸。 在连接构件或系链结构的其它部分之间设置横向构件以稳定系绳结构并防止植入后的未对准。

公开(公告)号：US20080108993A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11875674

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Todd Alamin ,  Louis Fielding

Inventor： Ian Bennett ,  Colin Cahill ,  Todd Alamin ,  Louis Fielding

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/842

Abstract: Methods and kits for implanting constraints around spinous processes are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于植入棘突周围约束的方法和试剂盒。

公开(公告)号：US20080059153A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11932684

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Ian Bennett

Inventor： Ian Bennett

IPC: G06F17/27

CPC classification number: G06F17/27 ,  G06F17/2715 ,  G06F17/2775 ,  G06F17/2785 ,  G06F17/2809 ,  G06F17/3043 ,  G06F17/30654 ,  G06F17/30684 ,  G09B5/04 ,  G09B7/00 ,  G09B7/02 ,  G09B19/06 ,  G10L15/142 ,  G10L15/18 ,  G10L15/1815 ,  G10L15/183 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/285 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: An intelligent query system for processing voiced-based queries is disclosed, which uses a combination of both statistical and semantic based processing to identify the question posed by the user by understanding the meaning of the user's utterance. Based on identifying the meaning of the utterance, the system selects a single answer that best matches the user's query. The answer that is paired to this single question is then retrieved and presented to the user. The system, as implemented, accepts environmental variables selected by the user and is scalable to provide answers to a variety and quantity of user-initiated queries.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理基于浊音的查询的智能查询系统，其使用基于统计和语义的处理的组合来通过理解用户的话语的含义来识别用户构成的问题。 基于确定话语的含义，系统选择与用户查询最匹配的单个答案。 然后检索与该单个问题配对的答案并将其呈现给用户。 实施的系统接受用户选择的环境变量，并且是可扩展的，以提供对用户发起的查询的各种和数量的答案。

公开(公告)号：US20080052078A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11932773

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Ian Bennett

Inventor： Ian Bennett

IPC: G10L15/18

CPC classification number: G06F17/27 ,  G06F17/2715 ,  G06F17/2775 ,  G06F17/2785 ,  G06F17/2809 ,  G06F17/3043 ,  G06F17/30654 ,  G06F17/30684 ,  G09B5/04 ,  G09B7/00 ,  G09B7/02 ,  G09B19/06 ,  G10L15/142 ,  G10L15/18 ,  G10L15/1815 ,  G10L15/183 ,  G10L15/22 ,  G10L15/285 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L2015/223 ,  H04M2250/74

Abstract: An intelligent query system for processing voiced-based queries is disclosed, which uses a combination of both statistical and semantic based processing to identify the question posed by the user by understanding the meaning of the user's utterance. Based on identifying the meaning of the utterance, the system selects a single answer that best matches the user's query. The answer that is paired to this single question is then retrieved and presented to the user. The system, as implemented, accepts environmental variables selected by the user and is scalable to provide answers to a variety and quantity of user-initiated queries.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理基于浊音的查询的智能查询系统，其使用基于统计和语义的处理的组合来通过理解用户的话语的含义来识别用户构成的问题。 基于确定话语的含义，系统选择与用户查询最匹配的单个答案。 然后检索与该单个问题配对的答案并将其呈现给用户。 实施的系统接受用户选择的环境变量，并且是可扩展的，以提供对用户发起的查询的各种和数量的答案。

公开(公告)号：US20080009866A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11827980

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill

Inventor： Todd Alamin ,  Ian Bennett ,  Louis Fielding ,  Colin Cahill

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/7067 ,  A61B17/683 ,  A61B17/7053 ,  A61B17/7055 ,  A61B17/7062 ,  A61B17/842 ,  A61B17/846 ,  A61B2017/00862 ,  A61B2017/0417 ,  A61B2017/7073

Abstract: Spinal implants for limiting flexion of the spine are implanted between a superior spinous process and an inferior spinous process or sacrum. The implants include upper straps which are placed over the upper spinous process, while the lower portions of the implant are attached to the adjacent vertebra or sacrum. The attachments may be fixed, for example using screws or other anchors, or may be non-fixed, for example by placing a loop strap through a hole in the spinous process or sacrum.

Abstract translation: 用于限制脊柱弯曲的脊柱植入物植入在上棘部和下棘棘或骶骨之间。 植入物包括放置在上棘突上的上带，而植入物的下部附接到相邻的椎骨或骶骨。 附件可以是固定的，例如使用螺钉或其他锚固件，或者可以是非固定的，例如通过将环带放置在棘突或骶骨中的孔中。

公开(公告)号：US20060122834A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11294918

申请日：2005-12-05

Applicant: Ian Bennett

Inventor： Ian Bennett

IPC: G10L15/14

CPC classification number: G10L15/1822 ,  G06F2203/011 ,  G10L15/30 ,  G10L17/26

Abstract: A prosody analyzer enhances the interpretation of natural language utterances. The analyzer is distributed over a client/server architecture, so that the scope of emotion recognition processing tasks can be allocated on a dynamic basis based on processing resources, channel conditions, client loads etc. The partially processed prosodic data can be sent separately or combined with other speech data from the client device and streamed to a server for a real-time response. Training of the prosody analyzer with real world expected responses improves emotion modeling and the real-time identification of potential features such as emphasis, intent, attitude and semantic meaning in the speaker's utterances.

Abstract translation: 韵律分析仪增强了对自然语言说话的理解。 分析器通过客户端/服务器架构分布，从而可以基于处理资源，信道条件，客户端负载等动态分配情绪识别处理任务的范围。部分处理的韵律数据可以单独发送或组合 与客户端设备的其他语音数据一起流式传输到服务器进行实时响应。 用现实世界预期的反应对韵律分析仪进行训练，改善了情绪建模和实时识别潜在功能，如讲话者话语中的重点，意图，态度和语义。