摘要:
The invention provides, in one aspect, human machine interface (HMI) methods and apparatus that permit users to search and/or view plant and other real-time process automation data in a manner similar to that with which they search and/or view pages on the Internet (web). Related aspects of the invention provide such methods and apparatus as permit users to search and/or view such real-time process automation data concurrently with such Internet web pages. Further related aspects of the invention provide such methods and apparatus as permit users to search and/or view such real-time process automation data concurrently with business data maintained in pages on an enterprise network (e.g., a LAN, WAN or otherwise).
摘要:
An apparatus for associating a hardware event with a software component event. The system includes a hardware interrupt signal input. It also includes a first-in-first-out data structure coupled with the hardware interrupt signal input. Further included is a dispatch thread component coupled with the first-in-first-out data structure. The dispatch thread component can output a software event.
摘要:
An endoscopic ultrasound-guided system and method for monitoring the location of a device contained within intraluminal and extraluminal regions of a patient is described. The endoscopic ultrasound-guided system includes a linear echoendoscope, a device, and a wire guide. The device and wire guide contain echogenic surfaces which enable transducers placed at the distal end of the linear echoendoscope to ultrasonically monitor the location of the devices. When the echogenic surface of the device encounters incident ultrasound waves emitted from a series of linear array transducers, a real-time ultrasonic image of the device is generated as the incident ultrasound waves reflect off the echogenic surfaces and propagate back towards the transducers. The surgeon receives the real-time ultrasonic image of the device and then can determine the location of the device within the intraluminal or extraluminal region of the patient. After determining the location of the device, the surgeon can adjust the path of the device to ensure it is guided to the target site.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for uncoupling a wire guide from and elongate medical device comprising a catheter shaft having a wire guide lumen extending there through, wherein the material surrounding the wire guide lumen is selected or adapted to facilitate splittability for removal of the wire guide. The catheter shaft is coextruded and comprises a plurality of materials. The portion of the shaft adjacent the wire guide lumen is formed from a first material and the balance of the shaft is formed from a second material. The first material is selected or adapted to facilitate splittability as compared to the second material. The first material may have a lower durometer than the second material. A peel tool for separating the wire guide from the catheter shaft is also provided.
摘要:
Methods provide for creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation in a composite component. According to embodiments described herein, narrow flakes are created from a unidirectional composite fiber tape and poured into a reservoir of a mold, creating a three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir. At least a majority of the narrow flakes have an aspect ratio of length to width of at least 6:1. The narrow flakes are heated and compressed to fill the mold and create the composite component. The three-dimensional random fiber orientation of the narrow flakes within the reservoir is maintained as the narrow flakes are pushed through the mold, creating consistent, uniform strength characteristics throughout the resulting composite component.
摘要:
An endoscope securing and positioning device is provided for adjusting or maintaining the position of an endoscope. The device allows the medical professional to easily rotate an endoscope or maintain its position without having to maintain a grip on the endoscope.
摘要:
The present invention provides a medical system comprising an elongated medical device having a longitudinal lumen, such as a catheter or a needle, and a stylet configured to be inserted into and subsequently removed from the longitudinal lumen. The stylet is configured to have at least one indicator that indicates that the distal end of the stylet is about to exit the lumen as the stylet is being withdrawn during use. Each indicator alerts the user that the stylet is almost completely withdrawn from the lumen such that the user may take proper precautions and prevent the stylet from inadvertently and uncontrollably exiting the lumen. Each indicator may be located in the proximity of the distal end of the stylet and present either a visual, physical, or audible indication. Additionally, the present invention provides a method that indicates the longitudinal position of a stylet relative to an elongated medical device.
摘要:
The invention provides, in one aspect, human machine interface (HMI) methods and apparatus that permit users to search and/or view plant and other real-time process automation data in a manner similar to that with which they search and/or view pages on the Internet (web). Related aspects of the invention provide such methods and apparatus as permit users to search and/or view such real-time process automation data concurrently with such Internet web pages. Further related aspects of the invention provide such methods and apparatus as permit users to search and/or view such real-time process automation data concurrently with business data maintained in pages on an enterprise network (e.g., a LAN, WAN or otherwise).
摘要:
A method of removing an obstruction in the biliary duct including the steps of providing a coaxial catheter device comprising an inner catheter having a proximal end and a distal end wherein at least two or more lumens are formed between the proximal end and distal end of the inner catheter. The method includes providing an outer catheter having a proximal end and a distal end and an opening wherein the inner catheter is coaxially engaged through the opening of the outer catheter thereby forming a coaxial space between the inner catheter and the outer catheter wherein at least one of the two or more lumens is configured for receiving a fluid for inflating a balloon, at least one of the first lumen and the second lumen is configured for receiving a wire guide and the coaxial space is configured for receiving a flushing fluid for the removal of an obstruction within the biliary duct.
摘要:
A minimally invasive medical device, including an elongate shaft that has a helical color pattern of at least an alternating first color band having a first width and second color band having a second width. Along a surface parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the shaft, a length interval between each of a plurality of occurrences of the first color band is sufficiently uniform to allow use for measurement.