公开(公告)号：US20130085491A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13249024

申请日：2011-09-29

Applicant: John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Jessica E.C. Olson ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： John R. Twomey ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Jessica E.C. Olson ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  B29C47/02 ,  B23P17/00 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B2017/2901 ,  A61B2017/2902 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes a shaft formed via extrusion. The shaft has one or more lumens extending therethrough. The lumen(s) each define a cross-sectional configuration. An end effector assembly is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. One or more components are coupled to the end effector assembly. The component(s) extend proximally from the end effector into the lumen(s) of the shaft. One or more of the components is formed via stamping. The component(s) define a cross-sectional configuration substantially complementary to the cross-section configuration of the lumen into which they extend.

Abstract translation: 手术器械包括通过挤压形成的轴。 轴具有一个或多个延伸穿过其中的腔。 管腔各自限定横截面构造。 端部执行器组件联接到轴的远端。 一个或多个部件联接到末端执行器组件。 部件从末端执行器向近侧延伸到轴的内腔中。 通过冲压形成一个或多个部件。 部件限定了与其延伸的管腔的横截面构造基本上互补的横截面构造。

公开(公告)号：US20130072919A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13234357

申请日：2011-09-16

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Jessica E.C. Olson ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV ,  Ryan C. Artale ,  Dennis W. Butcher ,  Russell D. Hempstead ,  Glenn A. Horner ,  Duane E. Kerr ,  Jessica E.C. Olson ,  Jason T. Sanders ,  Jeffrey R. Unger

IPC: A61B18/04 ,  H01R43/16

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2018/00053 ,  A61B2018/00184 ,  A61B2018/1452 ,  A61B2018/1495 ,  H01R4/242 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: An end effector assembly having first and second jaw members is provided where one or both of the jaw members is moveable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. One (or both) of the jaw members includes an inwardly-facing surface having a slot defined therein and a wire having an insulative coating. A seal plate has at least one protrusion that is configured to be disposed in the slot. The at least one protrusion of the seal plate is configured to displace the insulative coating from the wire thereby forming an electrical connection therewith when the at least one protrusion is disposed in the slot.

Abstract translation: 提供具有第一和第二钳口构件的端部执行器组件，其中一个或两个钳口构件可相对于另一个在间隔开的位置和近似位置之间移动，用于抓握其间的组织。 一个（或两个）钳口构件包括具有限定在其中的槽的向内表面和具有绝缘涂层的线。 密封板具有至少一个突出部，其构造成设置在槽中。 密封板的至少一个突起构造成使绝缘涂层从导线移位，从而当至少一个突起设置在槽中时与之形成电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20120226275A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-06

申请号：US13227220

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV ,  James S. Cunningham ,  Victor K. Appel ,  Glenn A. Horner

Inventor： James D. Allen, IV ,  James S. Cunningham ,  Victor K. Appel ,  Glenn A. Horner

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/2816 ,  A61B17/282 ,  A61B17/285 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B2018/00345 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing and cutting tissue includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members movable relative to the to grasp tissue therebetween. Each jaw member including a jaw housing and an electrically conductive surface adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the electrically conductive surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. One of the electrically conductive surfaces including a channel defined therein and extending along a length thereof that communicates with a nozzle disposed in the jaw housing. The nozzle is configured to direct high pressure fluid from a fluid source into the channel for cutting tissue grasped between the jaw members.

Abstract translation: 用于与用于密封和切割组织的仪器一起使用的末端执行器组件包括一对相对的第一和第二钳口构件，其相对于在其间抓握组织可移动。 每个钳口构件包括钳口壳体和适于连接到电外科能量源的导电表面，使得导电表面能够通过夹持在其间的组织进行电外科能量以实现组织密封。 导电表面中的一个包括限定在其中并沿其长度延伸的通道，其与设置在钳口壳体中的喷嘴连通。 喷嘴构造成将来自流体源的高压流体引导到用于切割夹持在夹爪构件之间的组织的通道中。

公开(公告)号：US08241282B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12205054

申请日：2008-09-05

Applicant: Jeffrey R. Unger ,  David W. Hixson ,  Robert M. Sharp ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Jessica E. Olson

Inventor： Jeffrey R. Unger ,  David W. Hixson ,  Robert M. Sharp ,  James D. Allen, IV ,  Jessica E. Olson

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B2017/2945 ,  A61B2017/32006 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1861

Abstract: An endoscopic bipolar forceps includes a housing having a shaft affixed thereto the shaft including jaw members at a distal end thereof. The shaft includes a longitudinal axis defined therethrough and the jaw members are adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the jaw members are capable of conducting energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. A movable handle is included that is rotatable about a pivot to force a drive assembly to move the jaw members between the first and second positions. The pivot is located a fixed distance above the longitudinal axis. A cutting assembly is included having at least one blade element disposed within one of the jaw members. The blade element is selectively moveable from a first recessed position within the jaw member to a second extended position for cutting tissue. The cutting assembly also includes a remote actuator which reciprocates a camming element to move the blade element between the first and second positions.

Abstract translation: 内窥镜双极镊子包括具有固定到其上的轴的壳体，所述轴在其远端处包括钳口构件。 轴包括通过其限定的纵向轴线，并且钳口构件适于连接到电外科能量源，使得钳口构件能够通过夹持在其间的组织传导能量以实现组织密封。 包括可绕手柄旋转的可移动手柄，以迫使驱动组件在第一和第二位置之间移动钳口构件。 枢轴位于纵向轴线上方固定距离。 包括切割组件，其中至少一个刀片元件设置在一个钳口构件内。 刀片元件可选择性地从颚构件内的第一凹进位置移动到用于切割组织的第二延伸位置。 切割组件还包括远程致动器，其使凸轮元件往复运动以在第一和第二位置之间移动叶片元件。

公开(公告)号：USD649643S1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US29337025

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: James D. Allen, IV ,  Jeffrey R. Unger ,  John Twomey ,  Jessica E. Olson ,  Dylan R. Kingsley

Designer： James D. Allen, IV ,  Jeffrey R. Unger ,  John Twomey ,  Jessica E. Olson ,  Dylan R. Kingsley

公开(公告)号：US20110169968A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US13069730

申请日：2011-03-23

Applicant: Joseph Ward ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  James D. Allen

Inventor： Joseph Ward ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  James D. Allen

IPC: H04N5/225

CPC classification number: H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00281 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00312 ,  H04N1/00965 ,  H04N1/0097 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23225 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0015 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/33342 ,  H04N2201/3335

Abstract: A digital camera for capturing images and transmitting captured images over a wireless network includes a sensor for capturing images; a display for displaying at least one captured image; at least one user input for selection of at least one captured image and for selection of a wireless network; a communication interface capable of transmitting the at least one selected image over the selected wireless network; a memory for storing a password needed to utilize the selected wireless network; and a processor for controlling the transmission of the at least one selected image over the selected wireless network utilizing the stored password.

Abstract translation: 一种用于捕获图像并通过无线网络发送捕获的图像的数字照相机包括用于捕获图像的传感器; 用于显示至少一个拍摄图像的显示器; 用于选择至少一个拍摄图像和用于选择无线网络的至少一个用户输入; 能够通过所选择的无线网络发送所述至少一个所选择的图像的通信接口; 用于存储利用所选择的无线网络所需的密码的存储器; 以及处理器，用于利用所存储的密码来控制所选择的无线网络上的所述至少一个所选图像的传输。

公开(公告)号：US20110113222A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US13011711

申请日：2011-01-21

Applicant: David W. BURNS ,  James D. ALLEN ,  Michael D. UPTON ,  Darrell D. BOGGS ,  David J. SAGER

Inventor： David W. BURNS ,  James D. ALLEN ,  Michael D. UPTON ,  Darrell D. BOGGS ,  David J. SAGER

IPC: G06F9/30

CPC classification number: G06F9/4881 ,  G06F9/3851

Abstract: In a multi-threaded processor, thread priority variables are set up in memory. The actual assignment of thread priority is based on the expiration of a thread precedence counter. To further augment, the effectiveness of the thread precedence counters, starting counters are associated with each thread that serve as a multiplier for the value to be used in the thread precedence counter. The value in the starting counters are manipulated so as to prevent one thread from getting undue priority to the resources of the multi-threaded processor.

Abstract translation: 在多线程处理器中，线程优先级变量被设置在内存中。 线程优先级的实际分配基于线程优先级计数器的到期。 为了进一步扩展，线程优先级计数器的有效性，起始计数器与用作在线程优先级计数器中使用的值的乘数的每个线程相关联。 操作起始计数器中的值以防止一个线程对多线程处理器的资源不适当地优先。

公开(公告)号：US07936391B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：US12625692

申请日：2009-11-25

Applicant: Joseph Ward ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  James D. Allen

Inventor： Joseph Ward ,  Kenneth A. Parulski ,  James D. Allen

IPC: H04N5/222

CPC classification number: H04N1/00132 ,  H04N1/00137 ,  H04N1/00148 ,  H04N1/00172 ,  H04N1/00204 ,  H04N1/00209 ,  H04N1/00244 ,  H04N1/00281 ,  H04N1/00307 ,  H04N1/00312 ,  H04N1/00965 ,  H04N1/0097 ,  H04N1/00973 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2158 ,  H04N5/23203 ,  H04N5/23206 ,  H04N5/23225 ,  H04N5/23293 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0015 ,  H04N2201/0049 ,  H04N2201/0053 ,  H04N2201/0055 ,  H04N2201/0084 ,  H04N2201/33342 ,  H04N2201/3335

Abstract: Digital camera includes an image sensor receiving incident light of a scene, the digital camera captures an image corresponding to the incident light; display displays the plurality of captured images and displays a menu of destinations; at least one user input for selection of at least one image from the plurality of captured images and a destination from the menu of destinations displayed on the display; communications interface transmits the at least one selected image to the selected destination over one of a plurality of networks, the plurality of networks including at least two different types of wireless networks; memory; and processor coupled to the image sensor, the display, the at least one user input, the communications interface, and the memory, the processor controlling the transmission of the at least one selected image to the selected destination using either one of the at least two different types of wireless networks.

Abstract translation: 数码相机包括接收场景的入射光的图像传感器，数码相机拍摄对应于入射光的图像; 显示器显示多个拍摄图像并显示目的地菜单; 用于从所述多个捕获图像中选择至少一个图像的至少一个用户输入和从所述显示器上显示的目的地的菜单中的目的地; 通信接口通过多个网络之一将所述至少一个所选择的图像发送到所选择的目的地，所述多个网络包括至少两种不同类型的无线网络; 记忆; 以及处理器，其耦合到所述图像传感器，所述显示器，所述至少一个用户输入，所述通信接口和所述存储器，所述处理器使用所述至少两个中的任一个来控制所述至少一个所选图像的传输到所选择的目的地 不同类型的无线网络。

公开(公告)号：US20090248015A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-01

申请号：US12144367

申请日：2008-06-23

Applicant: David N. Heard ,  James D. Allen, IV

Inventor： David N. Heard ,  James D. Allen, IV

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00946

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electrosurgical devices having a plurality of hand-accessible variable controls. An electrosurgical device configured for connection to a source of electrosurgical energy is provided and includes a housing; an electrical circuit supported within the housing, the electrical circuit being connectable to the source of electrosurgical energy, wherein the electrical circuit is provided with at least one tactile enhancement feature; and a controller slidably supported on the housing, wherein the controller is configured to exert a force on the electrical circuit to affect a change in the electrical circuit and to exert a force on a surface of the housing to engage the tactile enhancement feature and provide a tactile feedback to a user of the electrosurgical device as the controller is moved relative to the housing

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有多个可手动操作的可变控制器的电外科设备。 提供了构造成用于连接到电外科能量源的电外科装置，并且包括壳体; 支撑在所述壳体内的电路，所述电路可连接到电外科能量源，其中所述电路具有至少一个触觉增强特征; 以及可滑动地支撑在所述壳体上的控制器，其中所述控制器被配置为在所述电路上施加力以影响所述电路的变化并且在所述壳体的表面上施加力以接合所述触觉增强特征并提供 当控制器相对于外壳移动时，触电反馈给电外科设备的使用者

公开(公告)号：US20090160876A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US11962344

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Steven A. King ,  James D. Allen ,  Martin F. Slatnick

Inventor： Steven A. King ,  James D. Allen ,  Martin F. Slatnick

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/10

Abstract: A computer-implementable method, system and computer-usable medium includes a virtual contact group that can be dynamically created, in response to a particular user input such as, for example, registration by the user with a particular organization and/or facility. The virtual contact group generally includes a plurality of key or designated personnel. The virtual contact group is associated with the user. The designated personnel are then allowed to communicate electronically with one another within the virtual contact group to provide a coordinate service to the user. The virtual contact group is defined based on a user profile associated with the user. The virtual contact group can be stored within one or more memory locations of a computing device associated with one or more designated personnel among the virtual contact group. Such a computing device can be, for example, a wireless communication device capable communicating with the network and/or a server associated with the network.

Abstract translation: 计算机可实现的方法，系统和计算机可用介质包括可以响应于特定用户输入（例如，用户用特定组织和/或设施的注册）动态地创建的虚拟联系人组。 虚拟接触组通常包括多个键或指定人员。 虚拟联系人组与用户相关联。 然后允许指定的人员在虚拟联系人组内彼此电子地进行通信，以向用户提供坐标服务。 基于与用户相关联的用户简档来定义虚拟联系人组。 虚拟联系人组可以存储在与虚拟联系人组中的一个或多个指定人员相关联的计算设备的一个或多个存储器位置中。 这样的计算设备可以是例如能够与网络通信的无线通信设备和/或与网络相关联的服务器。