公开(公告)号：US20060058030A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-16

申请号：US10939396

申请日：2004-09-13

Applicant: Elizabeth Stephens ,  Kenneth Luippold ,  David Mills

Inventor： Elizabeth Stephens ,  Kenneth Luippold ,  David Mills

IPC: H04Q7/20

CPC classification number: H04W52/12 ,  H04W52/288

Abstract: A method for dynamically adapting a radio signal strength indicator (RSSI) threshold level of a subscriber radio in two-way radio communications includes determining pre-assigned subsystem site type (211) by a subscriber radio upon attempted registration with a subscriber radio subsystem site. The RSSI threshold level within the subscriber radio is then dynamically adjusted based on the subsystem site type. A predefined set of operational criteria is used by the subscriber radio to identify each subsystem site type and maintain predefined communication standards by either remaining within the subscriber radio subsystem site or being excluded from the subscriber radio subsystem site.

Abstract translation: 用于在双向无线电通信中动态地适应用户无线电的无线电信号强度指示符（RSSI）阈值级别的方法包括：在用户无线电子系统站点尝试注册时，通过用户无线电确定预先分配的子系统站点类型（211）。 然后，基于子系统站点类型动态地调整用户无线电中的RSSI阈值水平。 用户无线电使用预定义的一组操作标准来识别每个子系统站点类型并且通过剩余在订户无线电子系统站点内或被从用户无线电子系统站点排除而维持预定义的通信标准。

公开(公告)号：US08066950B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-29

申请号：US12059472

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Donald M. Newburry ,  Juan Carlos Uribe ,  Joshua Neil Thompson ,  Donald Christopher Lambert ,  Daniel Alan Farrington ,  Rachel Elizabeth Stephens ,  John W. Sartain

Inventor： Donald M. Newburry ,  Juan Carlos Uribe ,  Joshua Neil Thompson ,  Donald Christopher Lambert ,  Daniel Alan Farrington ,  Rachel Elizabeth Stephens ,  John W. Sartain

IPC: B01D50/00

CPC classification number: F01N13/10 ,  F01N3/2839 ,  F01N2450/24 ,  F01N2450/30

Abstract: An improved exhaust system and catalytic converter element for a diesel engine wherein the improvement comprises: holding means for restricting the movement of catalytic converter elements in an overhead exhaust manifold; an improved catalytic converter element having at least one retaining rod extending through the catalyst substrate and/or having at least one retaining lip projecting into the substrate; a stabilizer projecting from the cover for the element insertion slot for receiving an end portion of the catalytic converter element to restrict the movement of the converter element in the exhaust manifold; perforated flow distribution elements provided upstream of the catalytic converter elements; and/or vertical coupling manifolds which each receive exhaust from a pair of engine cylinders and then deliver the combined exhaust stream to a separate one of the inlet openings in the bottom of the overhead exhaust manifold.

Abstract translation: 一种用于柴油发动机的改进的排气系统和催化转化器元件，其中改进包括：用于限制顶置排气歧管中的催化转化器元件的运动的保持装置; 改进的催化转化器元件具有延伸穿过催化剂基底的至少一个保持杆和/或具有突出到基底中的至少一个保持唇缘; 从所述盖突出的用于所述元件插入槽的稳定器，用于接收所述催化转换器元件的端部，以限制所述转换器元件在所述排气歧管中的移动; 设置在催化转化元件上游的穿孔流分配元件; 和/或垂直联接歧管，每个歧管各自接收来自一对发动机气缸的排气，然后将组合的排气流输送到塔顶排气歧管底部的入口开口中的单独的一个。

公开(公告)号：US08419728B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-16

申请号：US10610474

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Conrad Lee Klotz ,  Sarah Elizabeth Stephens

Inventor： Conrad Lee Klotz ,  Sarah Elizabeth Stephens

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B17/3211 ,  A61B5/4893 ,  A61B17/320036 ,  A61B17/32093 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/320052 ,  A61B2090/08021 ,  A61N1/08

Abstract: The subject invention is a surgical scalpel, scalpel instrument and/or scalpel system (collectively, scalpel), particularly designed for use in a transverse carpal ligament surgical procedure, that evaluates an incision path with respect to a nerve in the incision path, and is used to perform the incision if appropriate. The scalpel emits an evaluation signal through a potential incision path through tissue captured by the scalpel. The scalpel utilizes the emitted evaluation signal to determine the presence of a nerve in the incision path. The dissection and evaluation (surgical) instrument includes a blade that is retractable relative to a target tissue capture area thereof. Evaluation may include determining the presence of a nerve before incision and/or the evaluating whether the target tissue has been appropriately captured. The surgical instrument may disable extension of the blade when the evaluation determines that a nerve is in the dissection path and/or when the captured target tissue is determined to be inappropriate.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种外科手术刀，手术刀器械和/或手术刀系统（统称为解剖刀），其特别设计用于横向腕韧带外科手术中，其评估相对于切口路径中的神经的切口路径，并且是 用于适当时执行切口。 手术刀通过潜行切口路径通过由手术刀捕获的组织发出评估信号。 手术刀利用发射的评估信号来确定切口路径中神经的存在。 解剖和评估（外科）仪器包括相对于其靶组织捕获区域可缩回的刀片。 评估可以包括确定切口之前神经的存在和/或评估目标组织是否已被适当地捕获。 当评估确定神经处于解剖路径和/或当被捕获的目标组织被确定为不适当时，手术器械可以禁止叶片的延伸。

公开(公告)号：US20080229733A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US12059472

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Donald M. Newburry ,  Juan Carlos Uribe ,  Joshua Neil Thompson ,  Donald Christopher Lambert ,  Daniel Alan Farrington ,  Rachel Elizabeth Stephens ,  John W. Sartain

Inventor： Donald M. Newburry ,  Juan Carlos Uribe ,  Joshua Neil Thompson ,  Donald Christopher Lambert ,  Daniel Alan Farrington ,  Rachel Elizabeth Stephens ,  John W. Sartain

IPC: F01N3/10

CPC classification number: F01N13/10 ,  F01N3/2839 ,  F01N2450/24 ,  F01N2450/30

Abstract: An improved exhaust system and catalytic converter element for a diesel engine wherein the improvement comprises: holding means for restricting the movement of catalytic converter elements in an overhead exhaust manifold; an improved catalytic converter element having at least one retaining rod extending through the catalyst substrate and/or having at least one retaining lip projecting into the substrate; a stabilizer projecting from the cover for the element insertion slot for receiving an end portion of the catalytic converter element to restrict the movement of the converter element in the exhaust manifold; perforated flow distribution elements provided upstream of the catalytic converter elements; and/or vertical coupling manifolds which each receive exhaust from a pair of engine cylinders and then deliver the combined exhaust stream to a separate one of the inlet openings in the bottom of the overhead exhaust manifold.

Abstract translation: 一种用于柴油发动机的改进的排气系统和催化转化器元件，其中改进包括：用于限制顶置排气歧管中的催化转化器元件的运动的保持装置; 改进的催化转化器元件具有延伸穿过催化剂基底的至少一个保持杆和/或具有突出到基底中的至少一个保持唇缘; 从所述盖突出的用于所述元件插入槽的稳定器，用于接收所述催化转换器元件的端部，以限制所述转换器元件在所述排气歧管中的移动; 设置在催化转化元件上游的穿孔流分配元件; 和/或垂直联接歧管，每个歧管各自接收来自一对发动机气缸的排气，然后将组合的排气流输送到塔顶排气歧管底部的入口开口中的单独的一个。

公开(公告)号：US07135017B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-14

申请号：US10610463

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Conrad Lee Klotz ,  Sarah Elizabeth Stephens ,  Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs ,  Inderraj S. Makin

Inventor： Conrad Lee Klotz ,  Sarah Elizabeth Stephens ,  Robert J. Dunki-Jacobs ,  Inderraj S. Makin

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61N7/02 ,  A61B2090/378

Abstract: A system, method and/or apparatus is provided for visualization or imaging of the transverse carpal ligament and surrounding structures/features of a hand of a patient, and treatment of the transverse carpal ligament, particularly, but not necessarily, for performing non-invasive carpal tunnel release. The subject invention utilizes ultrasound waves preferably, but not necessarily, in the high frequency range and cavitations to image the transverse carpal ligament (TCL), record its location in three-dimensional space, and perform precision treatment on the transverse carpal ligament. Treatment may range from stretching or lengthening the TCL to complete tissue ablation or dissection of a portion or portions of the TCL (as is performed in a standard carpal tunnel release procedure) in order to release pressure within the carpal tunnel. Particularly, high temperature conditions are generated at target tissue of the TCL resulting in elongation or necrosis/dissection. The subject system, apparatus and/or method provides the surgeon to relieve a patient of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms in a bloodless, efficient, and accurate manner.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，方法和/或装置，用于横向腕韧带和患者的手的周围结构/特征的可视化或成像，以及横向腕韧带的治疗，特别地但不一定用于执行非侵入性 腕管释放。 本发明优选但不一定在高频范围内使用超声波，并且对横向腕韧带（TCL）进行成像的空化，将其位置记录在三维空间中，并对横腕腕韧带进行精确的处理。 治疗可以从拉伸或延长TCL到完成组织消融或TCL的一部分或部分的解剖（如在标准腕管释放程序中执行的）以释放腕管内的压力。 特别地，在TCL的靶组织处产生高温条件，导致伸长或坏死/解剖。 受试者系统，装置和/或方法提供外科医生以无血型，有效率和准确的方式缓解患者腕管综合征症状。