公开(公告)号：US20080262584A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12047832

申请日：2008-03-13

Applicant: Paul A. Bottomley ,  Parag V. Karmarkar ,  Justin M. Allen ,  William A. Edelstein ,  Peter Piferi ,  Brian Gore ,  J. Michael Shifflette

Inventor： Paul A. Bottomley ,  Parag V. Karmarkar ,  Justin M. Allen ,  William A. Edelstein ,  Peter Piferi ,  Brian Gore ,  J. Michael Shifflette

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  H01B7/06 ,  G01N3/20

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/0488 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/086 ,  B29C33/126 ,  B29L2031/753 ,  G01N3/32 ,  Y10T29/49071

Abstract: MRI/RF compatible leads include at least one conductor, a respective conductor having at least one segment with a multi-layer stacked coil configuration. The lead can be configured so that the lead heats local tissue less than about 10 degrees Celsius (typically about 5 degrees Celsius or less) or does not heat local tissue when a patient is exposed to target RF frequencies at a peak input SAR of at least about 4 W/kg and/or a whole body average SAR of at least about 2 W/kg. Related leads and methods of fabricating leads are also described.

Abstract translation: MRI / RF兼容引线包括至少一个导体，具有至少一个具有多层堆叠线圈配置的段的相应导体。 引线可以被配置为使得铅在局部组织中加热小于约10摄氏度（通常约5摄氏度或更低），或者当患者暴露于至少峰值输入SAR的目标RF频率时不加热局部组织 约4W / kg和/或全身平均SAR至少约2W / kg。 还描述了制造引线的相关引线和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20080257057A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US11906281

申请日：2007-10-01

Applicant: Jason A. Habeger ,  Benny M. Hillberry ,  Eric A. Nauman ,  Wendy A. Kerr ,  Megan M. Mauck ,  Rita J. Michlitsch ,  Haroun Soud Al-Mishwit ,  Andrew D. Schwinke ,  John G. Nolfi

Inventor： Jason A. Habeger ,  Benny M. Hillberry ,  Eric A. Nauman ,  Wendy A. Kerr ,  Megan M. Mauck ,  Rita J. Michlitsch ,  Haroun Soud Al-Mishwit ,  Andrew D. Schwinke ,  John G. Nolfi

IPC: G01N3/32

CPC classification number: A61F2/468 ,  A61F2/38 ,  A61F2/40 ,  A61F2/4202 ,  A61F2/4241 ,  A61F2/442 ,  A61F2002/4666 ,  G01N3/32 ,  G01N2203/0005 ,  G01N2203/0019 ,  G01N2203/0073

Abstract: A device for fatigue testing an implantable medical device having a compression assembly and a first bending assembly. The compression assembly supports first and second portions of the implantable medical device so as to apply a compression force to the implantable medical device along a compression axis and at a compression angle. The first bending assembly is configured to apply a first bending force onto the implantable medical device to move the first portion of the implantable medical device about a first bending axis with respect to the second portion of the implantable medical device. The first bending assembly is coupled with the compression assembly such that the compression angle remains substantially constant regardless of the position of the first portion of the implantable medical device with respect to the second portion of the implantable medical device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于对具有压缩组件和第一弯曲组件的可植入医疗装置进行疲劳试验的装置。 压缩组件支撑可植入医疗装置的第一和第二部分，以沿着压缩轴线和压缩角度向可植入医疗装置施加压缩力。 第一弯曲组件构造成将第一弯曲力施加到可植入医疗装置上，以相对于可植入医疗装置的第二部分围绕第一弯曲轴线移动可植入医疗装置的第一部分。 第一弯曲组件与压缩组件联接，使得压缩角度基本上保持恒定，而与可植入医疗装置的第一部分相对于可植入医疗装置的第二部分的位置无关。

公开(公告)号：US20080202252A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US12070193

申请日：2008-02-15

Applicant: Rafail Zubok ,  Joseph P. Errico ,  Michael W. Dudasik

Inventor： Rafail Zubok ,  Joseph P. Errico ,  Michael W. Dudasik

IPC: G01N19/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/468 ,  A61F2/4425 ,  G01N3/02 ,  G01N3/32 ,  G01N3/56 ,  G01N2203/0089 ,  G01N2203/0246

Abstract: A testing apparatus for a joint includes a support structure for engaging a first part a joint, an adapter for engaging a second part of the joint, a load assembly coupled with the adapter for applying a load onto the adapter and a drive assembly coupled with the adapter. Operation of the drive assembly causes angulation and rotation of the adapter relative to the support structure, which in turn causes angulation and rotation of the first and second parts of the joint relative to one another.

公开(公告)号：US07415889B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US11627918

申请日：2007-01-26

Applicant: E. Ray Harrell, Jr.

Inventor： E. Ray Harrell, Jr.

IPC: G01D1/00

CPC classification number: G01N3/32 ,  G01N33/442 ,  G01N2203/0071 ,  G01N2203/0089 ,  G01N2203/0094 ,  G01N2203/0214 ,  G01N2203/0246

Abstract: A method is disclosed of using external polymeric analytical techniques to predict in-vivo polymeric performance, more particularly, viscoelastic property characterization for performance modeling of biomedical devices that incorporate a polymeric component and are load-bearing during service. Time-Temperature Superposition can be used to accelerate external testing of pertinent properties. Boltzmann's superposition provides a mathematical methodology for determining the time-dependent strain that develops in response to an imposed stress history. The modeling of the present invention provides an opportunity to describe and predict behavior of the device during in-vivo service, as well as it providing a basis for evaluating alternate “candidate” polymers for use in the construction of the device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用外部聚合物分析技术来预测体内聚合物性能的方法，更具体地说，用于结合聚合物组分并在使用期间承载的生物医学装置的性能建模的粘弹性性质表征。 时间 - 温度叠加可用于加速相关性能的外部测试。 玻尔兹曼叠加提供了一种数学方法，用于确定响应强加的压力历史而发展的时间依赖性应变。 本发明的建模提供了在体内服务期间描述和预测装置的行为的机会，并且为提供用于评估用于构造装置的替代“候选”聚合物提供基础。

公开(公告)号：US07313945B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-01

申请号：US11264652

申请日：2005-10-31

Applicant: Manish Giri ,  Mark Sanders Taylor ,  Sriram Ramamoorthi ,  Jeremy Harlan Donaldson ,  Joshua Yu ,  Mark D. Johnson

Inventor： Manish Giri ,  Mark Sanders Taylor ,  Sriram Ramamoorthi ,  Jeremy Harlan Donaldson ,  Joshua Yu ,  Mark D. Johnson

IPC: G01N11/00

CPC classification number: G01N11/16 ,  G01N3/32 ,  G01N2203/0023 ,  G01N2203/0286 ,  G01N2203/0623

Abstract: A system for sensing a property of a fluid comprises a fluid channel operable to receive the fluid therein, a flexible arm having a free end positioned within at least a portion of the fluid channel, a fluid actuator disposed sufficiently close to the flexible arm such that actuation of the fluid actuator induces movement of the flexible arm when the fluid is present, and a deflection sensing system operable to quantifiably detect movement of the flexible arm.

Abstract translation: 用于感测流体性质的系统包括可操作以在其中接收流体的流体通道，具有定位在流体通道的至少一部分内的自由端的柔性臂，设置成足够靠近柔性臂的流体致动器，使得 当存在流体时，流体致动器的致动器引起柔性臂的运动，以及可操作以可量化地检测柔性臂的运动的偏转感测系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070180926A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11669195

申请日：2007-01-31

Applicant: Jie Huang ,  Chia-En Lee

Inventor： Jie Huang ,  Chia-En Lee

IPC: G01N3/08

CPC classification number: G01M99/005 ,  G01M99/007 ,  G01N3/32

Abstract: A test device for a foldable object is provided. The device comprises a frame, an external balloon and an internal balloon. The external balloon is disposed on the frame, and the internal balloon is disposed on an inner surface of the foldable object. When the internal balloon expands, it provides a first thrust to unfold the foldable object, and when the external balloon expands, it provides a second thrust to fold the foldable object. A folding test on a foldable object is performed accordingly.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于可折叠物体的测试装置。 该装置包括框架，外部气球和内部气球。 外部气球设置在框架上，内部球囊设置在可折叠物体的内表面上。 当内部气球膨胀时，其提供展开可折叠物体的第一推力，并且当外部气球膨胀时，其提供第二推力以折叠可折叠物体。 相应地执行折叠对象的折叠测试。

公开(公告)号：US07204153B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US11122111

申请日：2005-05-05

Applicant: Anthony B Phipps

Inventor： Anthony B Phipps

IPC: G01N3/32

CPC classification number: G01N3/32 ,  G01N3/04 ,  G01N2203/0226 ,  G01N2203/027

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for testing attachment features (26,28,30,32) of components (12,14) comprises a first member (16) having a first end (18), a second end (20), a first edge (22) and a second edge (24). The first edge (22) has a first firtree slot (26) to receive a first component (12) and the second edge (24) has a second firtree slot (28) to receive a second component (14). The first component (12) has a firtree attachment feature (30) to fit the first slot (26) and the second component (14) has a firtree attachment feature (32) to fit the second slot (28). The first end (18) of the first member (16) has flanges (34,36) extending laterally and the second end (20) of the first member (16) has flanges (38,40) extending laterally such that the first member (16) is substantially H-shaped in cross-section. First load means (42) apply a load on the first component (12) and second load means (44) apply a load on the second component (14) substantially in the opposite direction to the load on the first component (12). The apparatus may be used to test firtree attachments for turbine blades and discs.

Abstract translation: 用于测试部件（12,14）的附接特征（26,28,30,32）的装置（10）包括具有第一端（18），第二端（20），第一边缘（20） （22）和第二边缘（24）。 第一边缘（22）具有用于接收第一部件（12）的第一滚动槽（26），并且第二边缘（24）具有用于接收第二部件（14）的第二滚动槽（28）。 第一组件（12）具有适配第一槽（26）的空气调节附件特征（30），并且第二组件（14）具有适配件附接特征（32）以配合第二槽（28）。 第一构件（16）的第一端（18）具有横向延伸的凸缘（34,36），并且第一构件（16）的第二端（20）具有横向延伸的凸缘（38,40），使得第一构件 （16）的横截面基本为H形。 第一负载装置（42）将负载施加在第一部件（12）上，而第二负载装置（44）基本上与第一部件（12）上的负载相反的方向施加负载在第二部件（14）上。 该装置可以用于测试涡轮机叶片和盘片的附件。

公开(公告)号：US20070061095A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11598458

申请日：2006-11-13

Applicant: Alexander Porter ,  Mark Smith

Inventor： Alexander Porter ,  Mark Smith

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G11B33/14 ,  G01M7/02 ,  G01M7/022 ,  G01M7/04 ,  G01M7/06 ,  G01M99/007 ,  G01M99/008 ,  G01N3/32 ,  G01N29/045 ,  G01N29/12 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2203/0202 ,  G01N2203/0244 ,  G01N2203/0256 ,  G01N2291/02827 ,  G01N2291/2698

Abstract: A control system for a failure mode testing system is described. The control system employs at least one control algorithm that enables the testing system to be operated at optimal pressure and frequency levels in order to generate a desired system response, such as a desired energy level and desired slope of the fast Fourier transform of the system response. Also described are a pressure dither system and a frequency ringing system for enhancing the operation of the actuator cylinders of the failure mode testing system. All three of the systems can be incorporated, either singularly or in combination, into a computer software program that can be employed to operate and control the failure mode testing system.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于故障模式测试系统的控制系统。 控制系统采用至少一种控制算法，使得测试系统能够以最佳的压力和频率水平运行，以便产生期望的系统响应，例如期望的能量水平和系统响应的快速傅立叶变换的期望的斜率 。 还描述了用于增强故障模式测试系统的致动器气缸的操作的压力抖动系统和频率振铃系统。 所有这三个系统可以单独地或组合地并入到可用于操作和控制故障模式测试系统的计算机软件程序中。

公开(公告)号：US20070017300A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11490487

申请日：2006-07-20

Applicant: John Bushey ,  Jason Christopherson ,  Steven Haeg

Inventor： John Bushey ,  Jason Christopherson ,  Steven Haeg

IPC: G01N3/02

CPC classification number: G01N3/56 ,  G01N3/02 ,  G01N3/32 ,  G01N2203/0005 ,  G01N2203/0017 ,  G01N2203/0023 ,  G01N2203/0028 ,  G01N2203/0048 ,  G01N2203/0073

Abstract: A test assembly structure having a first specimen support, a displacement mechanism joined to the first specimen support and a second specimen support. A loading assembly is joined to the second specimen support and configured so as to engage a specimen held by the second specimen support with a specimen held by the first specimen support. A self-reacting structure is joined to the loading assembly having a flexure substantially rigid in the direction of loading of the loading assembly and substantially compliant in the direction of displacement of the displacement mechanism. A second flexure can be configured to support the second specimen support and/or loading assembly on a base. The second flexure is substantially compliant in the direction of loading of the loading assembly and substantially rigid in the direction of displacement of the displacement mechanism.

Abstract translation: 一种测试组件结构，其具有第一样本支撑件，与第一样本支撑件连接的位移机构和第二样本支撑件。 装载组件连接到第二样本支撑件，并且构造成使由第二样本支撑体保持的样本与由第一样本支撑体保持的样本接合。 自反应结构连接到装载组件，所述装载组件具有在装载组件的装载方向上基本上刚性的挠曲件，并且在位移机构的移位方向上基本上是柔性的。 可以将第二挠曲件配置成在基座上支撑第二样本支撑和/或装载组件。 第二挠曲件在装载组件的装载方向上基本上是顺从的，并且在排量机构的位移方向上基本上是刚性的。

公开(公告)号：US20060243055A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11227157

申请日：2005-09-16

Applicant: Jeffry Sundermeyer ,  Nitin Patel ,  Ryan Allgaier ,  Don Sit ,  Timothy Vik ,  Jeffrey Baskett ,  Hiroko Kyuba ,  Daniel Dunn ,  Byron Truax ,  Burton Clarke

Inventor： Jeffry Sundermeyer ,  Nitin Patel ,  Ryan Allgaier ,  Don Sit ,  Timothy Vik ,  Jeffrey Baskett ,  Hiroko Kyuba ,  Daniel Dunn ,  Byron Truax ,  Burton Clarke

IPC: G01N3/00

CPC classification number: G01N3/32 ,  G01N2203/0073

Abstract: A method and method of estimating fatigue life of a structure is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method may include determining strain on the structure using a plurality of gauges positioned on the structure. The method may also include detecting a parameter of the structure with a plurality of sensors positioned on the structure. Further, the method includes converting the detected parameter and the determined strain to proportional loads acting on the structure and transforming the proportional loads to coordinate system data associated with the structure. Based on the coordinate system data, the fatigue life of the structure may be estimated.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种估计结构疲劳寿命的方法和方法。 在一个实施例中，该方法可以包括使用位于结构上的多个量规来确定结构上的应变。 该方法还可以包括利用定位在结构上的多个传感器来检测结构的参数。 此外，该方法包括将检测到的参数和所确定的应变转换成作用在结构上的比例负载，并将比例负载变换为与该结构相关的坐标系统数据。 根据坐标系数据，可以估计结构的疲劳寿命。