Transvisceral neurostimulation mapping device and method
    3.
    发明申请
    Transvisceral neurostimulation mapping device and method 审中-公开
    腹腔神经刺激测绘装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070150023A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-28

    申请号:US11607428

    申请日:2006-11-30

    IPC分类号: A61N1/00

    摘要: The invention provides a method and device for providing electrical stimulation to a patient's diaphragm (or other organ or tissue) including the steps of: introducing an endoscope transviscerally (e.g., transgastrically) into the patient's body cavity; delivering an electrode into the patient's body cavity through a lumen of the endoscope; applying suction to attach the electrode to a stimulation site on the diaphragm (or other organ or tissue); and delivering a stimulation pulse to the stimulation site. The stimulation may be repeated at multiple stimulation sites.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于向患者的隔膜(或其他器官或组织)提供电刺激的方法和装置,包括以下步骤:将内窥镜经内窥镜(例如经胃肠)引入患者体腔内; 通过内窥镜的内腔将电极输送到患者的体腔内; 施加吸力以将电极附接到隔膜(或其他器官或组织)上的刺激部位; 并向刺激部位输送刺激脉冲。 可以在多个刺激部位重复刺激。

    Mapping probe system for neuromuscular electrical stimulation apparatus
    4.
    发明申请
    Mapping probe system for neuromuscular electrical stimulation apparatus 有权
    神经肌肉电刺激仪测绘系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050107860A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-19

    申请号:US10897213

    申请日:2004-07-21

    IPC分类号: A61B5/04 A61N1/05

    摘要: An apparatus for use with a cannula includes a rigid rod which is receivable and movable in the cannula throughout a range of operative positions in which inner and outer end portions of the rod extend longitudinally outward from the inner and outer ends of the cannula. The apparatus further includes a contact electrode which is configured to be supported on the inner end portion of the rigid rod for movement with the rigid rod through the cannula.

    摘要翻译: 一种与插管一起使用的装置包括刚性杆,其可接收并可在插管中在整个操作位置的范围内移动,其中杆的内部和外端部分从插管的内端和外端纵向向外延伸。 该装置还包括接触电极,该接触电极被配置为支撑在刚性杆的内端部分上,以使刚性杆通过套管移动。

    Apparatus for Playing and Supporting a User During a Game

    公开(公告)号:US20210016147A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-01-21

    申请号:US16923040

    申请日:2020-07-07

    摘要: A skating frame which incorporates hockey flippers to allow inexperienced skaters to play hockey while learning to skate. It is designed to be used as a multi surface game apparatus, allowing for wide accessibility. The apparatus aims to increase the people that can play hockey by allowing inexperienced skaters, when used on ice, to maintain balance and be supported while allowing them to also be able to interact with the object in play. The apparatus may also be adapted for ground use to help those with mobility impairments to play floor hockey. The interaction with the object used in the game is facilitated by the flipper blades that run along the play surface allowing the user to engage with the play object easily without having to compromise their support.

    Ventilatory assist system and methods to improve respiratory function
    6.
    发明申请
    Ventilatory assist system and methods to improve respiratory function 有权
    通气辅助系统和改善呼吸功能的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070265611A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-15

    申请号:US11716459

    申请日:2007-03-09

    IPC分类号: A61B18/04

    摘要: Systems and methods are provided to improve respiratory function. Systems include an external electrical stimulator coupled to electrodes that stimulates diaphragm contraction and may optionally include a positive pressure mechanical ventilator. The system further includes an electrode suitable for temporary implantation. Electrical stimulation is provided to specific portions of the diaphragm, such as one hemidiaphragm preferentially over another. By preferentially contracting one hemidiaphragm, a specific portion of a lung may be expanded, such as a posterior portion. By the provision of the negative intrathoracic pressure from diaphragm contraction, greater expansion of specific portion of lung is achieved in relationship to air pressure within the lung, thereby improving compliance. Supplementation of stimulated diaphragm contraction with positive pressure driven air flow from a PPMV directs the air flow to specific portions of the lung. Such portion may include a posterior portion of a lung, and may cause a clearing of atelectasis in that portion.

    摘要翻译: 提供系统和方法来改善呼吸功能。 系统包括耦合到刺激隔膜收缩的电极的外部电刺激器,并且可以可选地包括正压机械呼吸机。 该系统还包括适于临时植入的电极。 将电刺激提供给隔膜的特定部分,例如优选超过另一个的隔膜。 通过优先收缩一个膈肌,肺的特定部分可以被扩张,例如后部。 通过从隔膜收缩提供阴性胸内压力,与肺内的空气压力相关,实现肺部特定部位的更大膨胀,从而提高依从性。 补充来自PPMV的正压驱动气流刺激的隔膜收缩将空气流引导到肺的特定部位。 这种部分可以包括肺的后部,并且可能导致该部分中肺不张的清除。

    Method And Apparatus For Transgastric Neurostimulation
    7.
    发明申请
    Method And Apparatus For Transgastric Neurostimulation 有权
    用于经胃神经刺激的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20070049793A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-01

    申请号:US11467014

    申请日:2006-08-24

    IPC分类号: A61B1/00 A61N1/00

    摘要: A method of placing an electrode in a peritoneal cavity including the following steps: inserting an endoscope through a patient's mouth into the patient's stomach; passing the endoscope through an opening in the stomach into the peritoneal cavity; and using the endoscope to place the electrode in contact with tissue within the peritoneal cavity other than stomach tissue. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of electrically mapping tissue accessed from a peritoneal cavity including the following steps: inserting an endoscope through a patient's mouth into the patient's stomach; passing the endoscope through an opening in the stomach into the peritoneal cavity; passing an electrode through the endoscope; placing the electrode in contact with tissue within the peritoneal cavity other than stomach tissue; and applying a mapping stimulation signal to the electrode from a mapping stimulator.

    摘要翻译: 一种将电极放置在腹膜腔中的方法,包括以下步骤:将内窥镜通过患者的口插入患者的胃中; 将内窥镜穿过胃中的开口进入腹膜腔; 并且使用所述内窥镜将所述电极与除了胃组织之外的腹膜腔内的组织接触。 本发明的另一方面提供了一种对从腹腔进行访问的组织进行电绘图的方法,包括以下步骤:将内窥镜穿过病人的嘴部插入患者的胃中; 将内窥镜穿过胃中的开口进入腹膜腔; 使电极通过内窥镜; 使电极与除了胃组织之外的腹膜腔内的组织接触; 以及从映射刺激器向所述电极施加映射刺激信号。

    System and method for conditioning a diaphragm of a patient
    8.
    发明申请
    System and method for conditioning a diaphragm of a patient 有权
    用于调节患者隔膜的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050021102A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-27

    申请号:US10897685

    申请日:2004-07-23

    摘要: A method of conditioning a diaphragm of a patient is provided. The method can include the steps of implanting an electrode adjacent a target site in the diaphragm of the patient and operating the electrode to deliver a sufficient amount of electrical stimulation to the target site in the diaphragm of the patient to cause the diaphragm to contract.

    摘要翻译: 提供了调节患者的隔膜的方法。 该方法可以包括以下步骤:将邻近目标部位的电极植入患者的隔膜中,并操作电极,以向患者的隔膜中的目标部位输送足够量的电刺激,以使隔膜收缩。