公开(公告)号：US5632746A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-27

申请号：US843775

申请日：1992-02-28

Applicant: Lee M. Middleman ,  Walter R. Pyka ,  Michael Buhler ,  Philippe Poncet ,  Karl van Dyk ,  James E. Jervis ,  Reza Zadno

Inventor： Lee M. Middleman ,  Walter R. Pyka ,  Michael Buhler ,  Philippe Poncet ,  Karl van Dyk ,  James E. Jervis ,  Reza Zadno

IPC: A61B10/00 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B10/06 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/12 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/30 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/16 ,  B25B9/00 ,  B26B13/26 ,  A61B17/56

CPC classification number: A61B17/29 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/0625 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/12013 ,  A61B17/221 ,  A61B17/295 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/32056 ,  A61B18/082 ,  B25B9/00 ,  B26B13/26 ,  A61B10/06 ,  A61B17/30 ,  A61B17/3201 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B18/10 ,  A61B2017/00287 ,  A61B2017/00349 ,  A61B2017/00353 ,  A61B2017/0038 ,  A61B2017/00455 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/0409 ,  A61B2017/06052 ,  A61B2017/06171 ,  A61B2017/22072 ,  A61B2017/2905 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2936 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2017/2943 ,  A61B2017/303 ,  A61B2017/320064 ,  A61B2017/32113 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/1407 ,  A61F2002/30093 ,  A61F2210/0019

Abstract: The present invention provides a device or apparatus for manipulating matter in a confined or inaccessible space, comprising manipulator means at least partly constructed of one or more bent or twisted elongate shape memory alloy members having pseudoelasticity at the intended manipulation temperature, and a hollow housing (preferably of elongate tubular form) or cannula capable of holding at least the shape memory alloy member(s) in a relatively straightened state, and actuating means for extending the shape memory alloy member(s) from the housing to manipulate matter within the said space and for withdrawing the shape memory alloy member(s) into the housing, the arrangement being such that the shape-memory alloy member(s) bend(s) or twist(s) pseudoelastically in a lateral or helical sense to manipulate the matter on extending from the housing at the said manipulation temperature, and become(s) relatively straightened on withdrawal into the housing at the said temperature.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于在受限或不可接近的空间中操纵物质的装置或装置，包括至少部分地由在预期操作温度下具有假弹性的一个或多个弯曲或扭转细长形状记忆合金构件构造的操纵器装置，以及空心壳体 优选为细长管状形式）或能够至少保持形状记忆合金构件处于相对矫直状态的插管;以及致动装置，用于将形状记忆合金构件从壳体延伸到在所述空间内操纵物质 并且为了将形状记忆合金构件取出到壳体中，该布置使得形状记忆合金构件以侧向或螺旋的方式假弹性地弯曲或扭曲以操纵该物质 在所述操作温度下从壳体延伸，并且在所述温度下退回壳体时变得相对矫直。

公开(公告)号：US5630825A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-20

申请号：US429822

申请日：1995-04-27

Applicant: Roger A. de la Torre ,  James S. Scott ,  James E. Jervis

Inventor： Roger A. de la Torre ,  James S. Scott ,  James E. Jervis

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/06061 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/0483 ,  A61B17/062 ,  A61B17/0491 ,  A61B2017/0479 ,  A61B2017/0609

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a magazine that is loaded with a needle and an attached length of suture pre-tied in a knot on the magazine. The magazine is used in loading the needle onto a stitching surgical instrument and in loading the tied length of suture onto a suture tying surgical instrument.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种装有针头和附加长度的缝合线的杂志，该缝合线预先束缚在钉仓上。 该杂志用于将针装载到缝合的手术器械上，并将缝合的长度的缝合物装载到缝合的手术器械上。

公开(公告)号：US5013877A

公开(公告)日：1991-05-07

申请号：US189087

申请日：1988-05-02

Applicant: James E. Jervis

Inventor： James E. Jervis

IPC: H01H1/52 ,  H01R13/70 ,  H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H04M1/0293 ,  H01H1/52 ,  H01R13/70

Abstract: A telephone junction box has two or more switches each of which comprises two resilient conductors that can be sprung between a first configuration in which they are in electrical contact and a second configuration in which they are separated. The conductors preferably include insulation displacement means.

Abstract translation: 电话接线盒具有两个或更多个开关，每个开关包括两个弹性导体，该弹性导体可以在它们处于电接触的第一构型和第二构造之间被分开。 导体优选包括绝缘位移装置。

公开(公告)号：US4386984A

公开(公告)日：1983-06-07

申请号：US281987

申请日：1981-07-10

Applicant: James E. Jervis

Inventor： James E. Jervis

IPC: B29C61/06 ,  H02G15/04 ,  B29C27/00 ,  B65D59/06 ,  H02G15/02

CPC classification number: H02G15/043 ,  B29C61/0608 ,  Y10S174/08 ,  Y10T428/1331

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable hollow article having one open end affording access to an internal cavity, the wall defining the internal cavity being shaped to provide stop means projecting into the cavity at a position or positions between the open end and the end of the cavity remote from the open end, whereby after heat-shrinking of the article onto a substrate a gap is left between the substrate and the end of the cavity remote from said open end.

Abstract translation: 一种具有一个开口端的可热缩的中空制品，其具有进入内部空腔的通道，所述限定内部空腔的壁被成形为提供在远离所述腔体的开口端和端部之间的位置或位置处突出到所述空腔中的止挡装置。 开放端，由此在将物品热收缩到基底上之后，基板和远离所述开口端的空腔的端部之间留有间隙。

公开(公告)号：US4268329A

公开(公告)日：1981-05-19

申请号：US80544

申请日：1979-10-01

Applicant: James E. Jervis

Inventor： James E. Jervis

IPC: F16L13/00 ,  F16L47/22 ,  F16L59/16 ,  H02G15/18 ,  H01B13/06 ,  H01B17/50

CPC classification number: H02G15/18 ,  F16L13/004 ,  F16L47/22 ,  F16L59/16 ,  Y10S138/01

Abstract: In the connection and encapsulation of substrates such as cables by covering members such as heat-recoverable sleeves, typically provided with adhesive or mastic linings, the formation upon heating of a desired hermetic seal between the substrate and the covering member is checked by using a device which can detect the excess air pressure which, once the hermetic seal has been made, builds up within a space between the covering member and the substrate. Preferably this is done by means of a probe which passes between the covering member and the substrate into said space and which is connected to a pressure sensitive device such as a balloon or a manometer. After use, the probe, which is preferably made from a plastics material such as nylon, can be fused or deformed to ensure that the hermetic seal remains intact.

Abstract translation: 在诸如电缆的基板的连接和封装中，通过诸如通常具有粘合剂或乳香衬里的热可回收套筒的覆盖部件，通过使用装置来检查加热基板和覆盖部件之间的所需密封的形成 其可以检测一旦气密密封已经制成的多余的空气压力就积聚在覆盖部件和基板之间的空间内。 优选地，这通过探针进行，该探针在覆盖构件和基底之间穿过所述空间，并且连接到诸如气球或压力计的压力敏感装置。 使用后，优选由诸如尼龙的塑料材料制成的探针可以熔化或变形，以确保气密密封保持完整。

公开(公告)号：US09168040B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US13329608

申请日：2011-12-19

Applicant: Helmut L. Kayan ,  James E. Jervis

Inventor： Helmut L. Kayan ,  James E. Jervis

IPC: A61B17/068

CPC classification number: A61B17/0684 ,  A61B17/068

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying fasteners during endoscopic surgery are provided. The apparatus generally comprises a handle portion, a triggering mechanism and a fastener applicator. One embodiment of the invention forms the fastener around a single focal point on an anvil. Another embodiment vertically stacks the fasteners in a fastener applicator which is readily detachable from the handle portion by virtue of a rotational locking system and which may be replaced with a new fastener applicator having a fresh load of vertically stacked fasteners. The various embodiments may be variously combined together in a single device. The methods generally include the following steps: forming a fastener by placing it over a single focal point anvil and pressing the fastener against the single focal point anvil using a slide.

Abstract translation: 提供了在内窥镜手术期间应用紧固件的装置和方法。 该装置通常包括手柄部分，触发机构和紧固件施加器。 本发明的一个实施例在砧座上形成围绕单个焦点的紧固件。 另一个实施例垂直地将紧固件堆叠在紧固件施加器中，其通过旋转锁定系统容易地从手柄部分拆卸，并且可以用新的紧固件施加器代替，该紧固件施加器具有垂直堆叠的紧固件的新负载。 各种实施例可以在单个设备中不同地组合在一起。 方法通常包括以下步骤：通过将紧固件放置在单个焦点砧上并使用滑块将紧固件压靠单个焦点砧座来形成紧固件。

公开(公告)号：US08409070B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US11978147

申请日：2007-10-26

Applicant: Mark P. Carol ,  James E. Jervis ,  Paul A. Lovoi

Inventor： Mark P. Carol ,  James E. Jervis ,  Paul A. Lovoi

IPC: A61N5/00

CPC classification number: A61N5/1015 ,  A61B1/00082 ,  A61B1/00094 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/2676 ,  A61M1/0023 ,  A61N5/1002

Abstract: Brachytherapy treatment of a patient's lung tissue following resection is effected using a balloon applicator which is inserted, normally through the same opening used for the surgery, through the chest wall and into the cavity. The lung and chest openings are closed around the applicator and generally sealed around the applicator. A suction port is provided, in a suction circuit of the applicator, to withdraw fluid from the pleural cavity, at intervals as needed, to assure that the lung can be inflated. Different embodiments of suction circuits are disclosed. A bronchial applicator and method are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US08091755B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-10

申请号：US12609083

申请日：2009-10-30

Applicant: Helmut L. Kayan ,  James E. Jervis

Inventor： Helmut L. Kayan ,  James E. Jervis

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/0684 ,  A61B17/068

Abstract: A fastening apparatus for use in endoscopic surgery is provided and includes a fastener applicator having a first half-section and a second half-section. The first half-section includes a flat side having a first recessed region formed therein, the recessed region being configured and dimensioned to retain the plurality of vertically stacked fasteners therein. The second half-section includes a flat side having a second recessed region formed therein. The fastener applicator includes a fastener positioning spring attached to and flush with the first recessed region, wherein the fastener positioning spring is biased to extend beyond the first recessed region and the flat side of the first half-section; and a stop spring housed within the second recessed region, wherein the stop spring is biased such that when unrestrained the stop spring extends beyond the second recessed region and into the first recessed region.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于内窥镜手术的紧固装置，并且包括具有第一半部分和第二半部分的紧固件施加器。 第一半部分包括其中形成有第一凹陷区域的平坦侧面，凹陷区域被构造和尺寸设定成将多个垂直堆叠的紧固件保持在其中。 第二半部包括其中形成有第二凹陷区域的平坦侧面。 紧固件施加器包括附接到第一凹陷区域并与其齐平的紧固件定位弹簧，其中紧固件定位弹簧被偏压以延伸超过第一半部分的第一凹陷区域和平坦侧面; 以及容纳在所述第二凹陷区域内的止动弹簧，其中所述止动弹簧被偏置，使得当所述止动弹簧不受限制地延伸超过所述第二凹陷区域并进入所述第一凹陷区域时。

公开(公告)号：US07771340B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11881835

申请日：2007-07-28

Applicant: Steve Axelrod ,  James E. Jervis ,  Paul A. Lovoi

Inventor： Steve Axelrod ,  James E. Jervis ,  Paul A. Lovoi

IPC: A61N5/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/1011 ,  A61B2017/22069 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M2025/1061 ,  A61N5/1015

Abstract: A balloon brachytherapy applicator has either a single or double chambers, with the capability of “blistering” outwardly at a specified area on one side of the balloon. This is useful to move sensitive tissue farther away from a radiation source within a source guide inside the balloon. In one case a secondary compartment is formed on the primary balloon, and is separately inflatable so as to allow blistering as desired when needed. In another form the balloon comprises a single chamber but with a “window” or area in which the balloon wall is elastic, or substantially more elastic than the main balloon wall, so that inflation of the balloon up to a certain point forms a substantially regular balloon shape, and the addition of further pressure will blister out the elastic area to increase the distance between the shaft and the sensitive tissue in a desired orientation of the balloon.

Abstract translation: 气球近距离放射治疗器具有单室或双室，在气球一侧的指定区域处具有“起泡”的能力。 这对于使敏感组织更远离辐射源在气囊内的源引导件内是有用的。 在一种情况下，次级隔室形成在主气囊上，并且可分开地充气，以便在需要时允许起泡。 在另一种形式中，球囊包括单个腔室，但是具有“窗口”或其中球囊壁具有弹性的区域或者比主气囊壁基本上更有弹性的区域，使得球囊到达某一点的膨胀形成基本上规则的 气球形状，并且增加进一步的压力将使弹性区域膨胀，从而在气球的期望取向上增加轴与敏感组织之间的距离。

公开(公告)号：US20090227827A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-10

申请号：US12075120

申请日：2008-03-05

Applicant: Heike Hausen ,  Thomas W. Rusch ,  James E. Jervis

Inventor： Heike Hausen ,  Thomas W. Rusch ,  James E. Jervis

IPC: A61M36/10

CPC classification number: A61N5/1016

Abstract: A vaginal brachytherapy applicator has an insertable tip section, preferably rigid or at least firm enough to retain its shape when inserted, and a tubular handle section extending proximally from the tip section. A common lumen extends from the handle into and through most of the length of the tip section. In one embodiment the tip section is made of a flexible open-celled foam material with a substantially impermeable outer skin, and in this case the tip section can be contracted, or stretched lengthwise to reduce its diameter, for ease of insertion, then re-expanded to its nominal and working configuration prior to insertion of a radiation source into the lumen and irradiation of tissue surrounding the tip section.

Abstract translation: 阴道近距离放射治疗器具有可插入的尖端部分，优选刚性或至少足够坚固以在插入时保持其形状，以及从尖端部分向近侧延伸的管状手柄部分。 共同的内腔从手柄延伸并穿过尖端部分的大部分长度。 在一个实施例中，尖端部分由具有基本上不可渗透的外皮的柔性开孔泡沫材料制成，并且在这种情况下，尖端部分可以收缩或纵向拉伸以减小其直径，以便于插入， 在将辐射源插入管腔中并且在末梢部分周围的组织的照射之前扩展到其标称和工作配置。