公开(公告)号：US08657481B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US12688513

申请日：2010-01-15

Applicant: Keith Collins

Inventor： Keith Collins

IPC: B01F13/00

CPC classification number: B01F5/0685 ,  B01F13/002 ,  B01F13/0023 ,  B01F15/0205 ,  B01F15/0212 ,  B01F15/0225 ,  B01F2215/0034

Abstract: A syringe-to-syringe mixing apparatus comprises first and second syringes adapted to be coupled at their respective outlets to fluidly connect the syringes. The first syringe includes a plunger having a hollow plunger barrel and a distal end defining a lumen therethrough. The lumen is initially closed by a septum, which in one embodiment is an elastomeric stopper mounted over the end of the plunger. The mixing apparatus further includes a third syringe slidably disposed within the plunger barrel. The third syringe includes a hollow needle adapted to pierce the septum to allow fluid from the third syringe to be injected into fluid within the coupled first and second syringes.

Abstract translation: 注射器 - 注射器混合装置包括适于在其各自出口连接以流体连接注射器的第一和第二注射器。 第一注射器包括具有中空柱塞筒的柱塞和限定通过其的腔的远端。 管腔最初由隔膜封闭，在一个实施例中，隔膜安装在柱塞的端部上。 混合装置还包括可滑动地设置在柱塞筒内的第三注射器。 第三注射器包括适于刺穿隔膜以允许来自第三注射器的流体被注入耦合的第一和第二注射器内的流体的中空针头。

公开(公告)号：US20120013290A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12938277

申请日：2010-11-02

Applicant: David Kevin Pariseau ,  Michael Keith Collins ,  Yang Wang ,  Peng Zhou

Inventor： David Kevin Pariseau ,  Michael Keith Collins ,  Yang Wang ,  Peng Zhou

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1866 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A method of registering a plurality of Battery-Monitoring-Units (BMUs) in a battery pack with a Battery-Management-System (BMS), the method comprising: providing an indication to a user, wherein the indication prompts the user to register one of the BMUs with the BMS; the user performing an action on a communication-initiating mechanism on one of the BMUs, wherein the communication-initiating mechanism is configured to initiate the sending of a communication by the BMU to the BMS in response to the user performing the action; the BMU sending a communication to the BMS in response to the user performing the action on the communication-initiating mechanism; the BMS receiving the communication from the BMU; and the BMS registering the BMU in response to receiving the communication from the BMU.

Abstract translation: 一种在具有电池管理系统（BMS）的电池组中登记多个电池监视单元（BMU）的方法，所述方法包括：向用户提供指示，其中所述指示提示用户注册一个 的BMU与BMS; 所述用户对所述BMU之一对通信发起机制执行动作，其中所述通信发起机制被配置为响应于所述用户执行所述动作而启动所述BMU向所述BMS发送通信; 响应于用户对通信发起机制执行动作，BMU向BMS发送通信; BMS从BMU接收通信; 并且BMS响应于接收到BMU的通信而注册BMU。

公开(公告)号：US20100041391A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12393576

申请日：2009-02-26

Applicant: Anthony Wayne Spivey ,  Blane E. Rockafellow ,  Frank Andrew Smoak ,  Keith Collins

Inventor： Anthony Wayne Spivey ,  Blane E. Rockafellow ,  Frank Andrew Smoak ,  Keith Collins

IPC: H04W24/00

CPC classification number: H04W12/02 ,  H04W12/10

Abstract: A method or process enables the collection of data from mobile devices and mobile networks using filtering, compression, encryption, memory management, and power management technologies to collect mobile device metrics at the mobile device (client side), and then transmit these metrics from the mobile device to a server for processing by analytics software. The analytics processing may also occur directly on the mobile device. Policies are determined and configured at the processing server to drive and control the mobile device metrics captured, which may include but are not limited to, data usage (e.g. time of day, amount of data sent/received), voice usage (e.g. time of day, calls in/out of network, dropped calls, call duration), the location of the mobile device, cell patterns (e.g. problem cells, roaming), touch interactions, behavioral analysis (programs used, services uses), battery performance, CPU usage, memory usage, network usage (e.g. 2G, 3G, 3.5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, WiMAX), and the like.

Abstract translation: 一种方法或过程使得能够使用过滤，压缩，加密，存储器管理和电力管理技术从移动设备和移动网络收集数据，以在移动设备（客户端）收集移动设备度量，然后从 移动设备到服务器进行分析软件处理。 分析处理也可以直接发生在移动设备上。 在处理服务器处确定和配置策略以驱动和控制捕获的移动设备指标，其可以包括但不限于数据使用（例如，一天中的时间，发送/接收的数据量），语音使用（例如， 网络呼叫，呼叫延迟，呼叫持续时间），移动设备的位置，小区模式（例如问题单元，漫游），触摸交互，行为分析（使用的程序，服务使用），电池性能，CPU 使用情况，内存使用情况，网络使用情况（例如2G，3G，3.5G，4G，Wi-Fi，WiMAX）等。

公开(公告)号：US07556650B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11170382

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Keith Collins ,  Thomas G. Wilson ,  Jared Walkenhorst ,  Dennis Lee ,  Andrew Carter ,  John Pafford ,  Mark D. LoGuidice ,  Lance Middleton ,  Lawrence Boyd

Inventor： Keith Collins ,  Thomas G. Wilson ,  Jared Walkenhorst ,  Dennis Lee ,  Andrew Carter ,  John Pafford ,  Mark D. LoGuidice ,  Lance Middleton ,  Lawrence Boyd

IPC: A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4657 ,  A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/8811 ,  A61B17/8827 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B2017/564 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/444 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4663 ,  A61M29/02

Abstract: A method for treating a diseased or damaged spinal disc having an inner nucleus pulposus and an outer annulus is provided comprises the steps of: providing access to the nucleus pulposus through the annulus; removing at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus to create an intradiscal space; determining the integrity of the annulus; and then sealably introducing under pressure a curable biomaterial through the annulus access directly into the intradiscal space. The step of determining the integrity of the annulus may be accomplished by introducing into the disc a fluid solution under a first pressure. The curable biomaterial may subsequently be introduced through the annulus directly into said intradiscal space at a second pressure that is increased or decreased from the first pressure as a function of the viscosity of the biomaterial relative to the fluid solution. In certain embodiments, a distraction force is applied to the disc space.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于治疗患有或损坏的具有内髓盘和外环的椎间盘的方法，包括以下步骤：提供穿过环的进入髓核的步骤; 去除髓核的至少一部分以产生椎间盘内空间; 确定环的完整性; 然后在压力下可密封地引入可固化生物材料，通过环形通道直接进入椎间盘内空间。 确定环的完整性的步骤可以通过在第一压力下向盘中引入流体溶液来实现。 可固化的生物材料随后可以以与生物材料相对于流体溶液的粘度的函数从第一压力增加或减小的第二压力直接引入所述椎间盘内空间。 在某些实施例中，牵引力被施加到盘空间。

公开(公告)号：US20060004458A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US11170577

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Keith Collins ,  Thomas Wilson ,  Jared Walkenhorst ,  Dennis Lee ,  Andrew Carter ,  Lawrence Boyd ,  John Pafford ,  Mark LoGuidice ,  Lance Middleton ,  Lawrence Boyd

Inventor： Keith Collins ,  Thomas Wilson ,  Jared Walkenhorst ,  Dennis Lee ,  Andrew Carter ,  Lawrence Boyd ,  John Pafford ,  Mark LoGuidice ,  Lance Middleton ,  Lawrence Boyd

IPC: A61F2/44 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/4657 ,  A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/8811 ,  A61B17/8827 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B2017/564 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/444 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4663 ,  A61M29/02

Abstract: A method for treating a diseased or damaged spinal disc comprises the steps of: (a) providing access to the nucleus pulposus through the annulus; (b) removing at least a portion of the nucleus pulposus to create an intradiscal space; determining the size of the intradiscal space; and (c) sealably introducing under pressure a curable biomaterial through the annulus directly into the intradiscal space. The method may include the additional steps of applying a force to distract the opposing vertebral bodies about the intradiscal space and then removing the distraction force after the biomaterial has cured. The step of determining the size of the intradiscal space may be accomplished by expanding a compliant balloon within the intradiscal space using a contrast medium capable of visualization under fluoroscopy. The curable material is sealably introduced through a vented needle inserted through the opening. The curable biomaterial is introduced until a quantity of the material flows into the vent.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗患病或损伤的椎间盘的方法包括以下步骤：（a）通过所述环提供进入髓核的通路; （b）去除髓核的至少一部分以产生椎间盘内空间; 确定椎间盘内空间的大小; 和（c）在压力下可密封地将可固化生物材料通过环形物直接引入椎间盘内空间。 该方法可以包括额外的步骤：施加力以分散相对的椎体围绕椎间盘内空间，然后在生物材料固化后去除牵引力。 确定椎间盘内空间大小的步骤可以通过使用能够在荧光透视下可视化的造影剂来扩展椎间盘内空间内的顺应气囊来实现。 可固化材料通过穿过开口插入的通气针密封地引入。 引入可固化的生物材料，直到一定量的材料流入通气口。

公开(公告)号：US20060004326A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US11170657

申请日：2005-06-29

Applicant: Keith Collins ,  Thomas Wilson ,  Andrew Carter

Inventor： Keith Collins ,  Thomas Wilson ,  Andrew Carter

IPC: A61M25/06 ,  A61F2/44

CPC classification number: A61F2/4657 ,  A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/8811 ,  A61B17/8827 ,  A61B2017/0256 ,  A61B2017/564 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/444 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4663 ,  A61M29/02

Abstract: An apparatus for introducing a curable biomaterial into a spinal disc nucleus pulposus, comprises: an injection needle sized for introduction into the nucleus pulposus; a syringe operable to inject a curable biomaterial contained in the syringe under fluid pressure through the injection needle; and a valve coupled between the injection needle and the syringe. The valve is operable in an open position to permit passage of the biomaterial from the syringe into the needle under fluid pressure, and in a closed position to maintain the fluid pressure of the injected biomaterial within the nucleus. In certain embodiments, the needle has a relatively smooth outer surface and a substantially constant outer diameter over its length. An outer docking cannula may also be provided that is sized and configured for piercing through the disc annulus and for docking thereto. A kit of parts is provided that comprises: a cannula having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end of the cannula adapted to be inserted through the disc annulus; an injection needle having a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end adapted to be inserted into the proximal end of the cannula and configured for relatively close sliding fit therewithin; and a syringe for containing a quantity of curable biomaterial, the syringe adapted to be coupled to the proximal end of the needle and to inject the biomaterial into the needle under pressure. The kit may further comprises a quantity of curable biomaterial that is selected to have upon curing strong adhesive properties such as a protein polymer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将可固化生物材料引入椎间盘髓核的装置，包括：注射针，其尺寸适于引入髓核髓; 注射器，其可操作以通过所述注射针在流体压力下注入所述注射器中包含的可固化生物材料; 以及联接在注射针和注射器之间的阀。 该阀可在打开位置操作以允许生物材料在流体压力下从注射器通入针头，并处于关闭位置，以将注入的生物材料的流体压力保持在细胞核内。 在某些实施例中，针具有相对平滑的外表面和在其长度上具有基本恒定的外径。 还可以设置外部对接插管，其尺寸和构造用于穿过盘环并用于与其对接。 提供了一套部件，其包括：具有远端和近端的套管，套管的远端适于插入通过椎间盘环; 具有远端和近端的注射针，所述远端适于插入到所述套管的近端中并且被配置为在其中相对较紧的滑动配合; 以及用于容纳一定量的可固化生物材料的注射器，所述注射器适于联接到针的近端并且在压力下将生物材料注入针中。 试剂盒还可以包含一定量的可固化生物材料，其被选择为在固化强粘合性能如蛋白质聚合物时具有。

公开(公告)号：US4362538A

公开(公告)日：1982-12-07

申请号：US295971

申请日：1981-08-25

Applicant: Karl Cox ,  Keith Collins

Inventor： Karl Cox ,  Keith Collins

IPC: B03C3/16 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/86

CPC classification number: B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/16 ,  B03C3/86

Abstract: A wet electrostatic precipitator includes flat discharge electrodes (14) of a grid-like construction that have some flexibility so that if sparking occurs between their freely suspended lower ends and the adjacent collector plates (12), the lower ends will tend to sway back and forth. Oscillation dampener devices (50) are suspended upon the lower ends of the electrodes and are comprised of a cylindrical mass or body portion (82) rigidly connected to a rail portion (80) by arms (84). Each dampener is pendulously suspended upon a cross member (56) of the frame of the associated electrode so that its rail portion rubs against the cross member with enough friction to rapidly inhibit the swaying of the lower end of the electrode under the influence of any sparking.

Abstract translation: 湿式静电除尘器包括具有一定柔性的格栅状结构的平坦放电电极（14），如果在其自由悬挂的下端和邻近的集电板（12）之间发生火花，则下端将倾向回转， 向前。 振荡阻尼器装置（50）悬挂在电极的下端，并且由通过臂（84）刚性地连接到轨道部分（80）的圆柱体或主体部分（82）组成。 每个阻尼器被垂直地悬挂在相关电极的框架的横向构件（56）上，使得其轨道部分具有​​足够的摩擦力抵抗横向构件，以在任何火花的影响下快速地抑制电极的下端的摇摆 。

公开(公告)号：US09172120B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US12938255

申请日：2010-11-02

Applicant: David Kevin Pariseau ,  Yang Wang ,  Michael Keith Collins ,  Peng Zhou

Inventor： David Kevin Pariseau ,  Yang Wang ,  Michael Keith Collins ,  Peng Zhou

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01M10/48

CPC classification number: H01M10/48 ,  H02J7/0029 ,  H02J2007/0098 ,  Y10T307/826

Abstract: A method of handling a fault in a battery pack, the method comprising: a battery module supplying a voltage to a high-voltage circuit; a battery management system transmitting a heartbeat signal to the battery module via a fault bus; the battery module preventing the heartbeat signal from being transmitted back to the battery management system in response to the battery module detecting a critical condition; and the battery management system shutting off the supply of voltage from the battery module to the high-voltage circuit in response to the battery module preventing the heartbeat signal from being transmitted back to the battery management system. The battery module transmits battery data to the battery management system via a communication bus, which is distinct from the fault bus, and the battery management system transmits one or more commands to the battery module via the communication bus.

Abstract translation: 一种处理电池组中的故障的方法，所述方法包括：向高压电路提供电压的电池模块; 电池管理系统经由故障总线向所述电池模块发送心跳信号; 所述电池模块响应于所述电池模块检测到临界状况而阻止所述心跳信号被传送回所述电池管理系统; 并且所述电池管理系统响应于所述电池模块而切断从所述电池模块向所述高压电路的电压供应，所述电池模块防止所述心跳信号被传送回所述电池管理系统。 电池模块通过与故障总线不同的通信总线将电池数据传送到电池管理系统，并且电池管理系统经由通信总线向电池模块发送一个或多个命令。

公开(公告)号：US08690883B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-08

申请号：US11969303

申请日：2008-01-04

Applicant: Keith Collins ,  Thomas G. Wilson ,  Spanky A. Raymond

Inventor： Keith Collins ,  Thomas G. Wilson ,  Spanky A. Raymond

IPC: A61B17/58 ,  A61B17/60 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61M5/178 ,  A61M5/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/8811 ,  A61B17/8816 ,  A61F2/4611 ,  A61F2/4657 ,  A61F2/4684 ,  A61F2002/444 ,  A61F2002/4627 ,  A61F2002/4628 ,  A61F2002/4663

Abstract: An assembly for sealably injecting a fluent material into an intradiscal space accessed through an opening in the annulus of a spinal disc comprises a cannula having a passageway for injecting the fluent material therethrough into the intradiscal space, a seal having a sealing surface for sealing engagement with the outer surface of the disc annulus and defining a central opening for, and an articulating joint defined between the central opening of the seal and the cannula configured to permit relative articulation between the components. The assembly may further comprise an anchor element extending through the central opening of the seal, the anchor element including an elongated threaded body sized for threaded engagement within the opening in the disc annulus and having a head configured to engage a distal end of the cannula.

Abstract translation: 用于将流体材料密封地注入通过脊椎盘环的开口进入的椎间盘内空间的组件包括具有用于将流体通过其注入椎间盘内空间的通道的套管，密封件，具有用于与 所述盘环的外表面和限定在所述密封件的所述中心开口和所述套管之间限定的中心开口，所述关节接头被构造成允许所述部件之间的相对铰接。 组件还可以包括延伸穿过密封件的中心开口的锚固元件，锚定元件包括细长螺纹体，其尺寸适于螺旋接合在盘环空间内的开口内，并具有构造成接合套管远端的头部。

公开(公告)号：US08659261B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US12938277

申请日：2010-11-02

Applicant: David Kevin Pariseau ,  Michael Keith Collins ,  Yang Wang ,  Peng Zhou

Inventor： David Kevin Pariseau ,  Michael Keith Collins ,  Yang Wang ,  Peng Zhou

IPC: H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/1866 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A method of registering a plurality of Battery-Monitoring-Units (BMUs) in a battery pack with a Battery-Management-System (BMS), the method comprising: providing an indication to a user, wherein the indication prompts the user to register one of the BMUs with the BMS; the user performing an action on a communication-initiating mechanism on one of the BMUs, wherein the communication-initiating mechanism is configured to initiate the sending of a communication by the BMU to the BMS in response to the user performing the action; the BMU sending a communication to the BMS in response to the user performing the action on the communication-initiating mechanism; the BMS receiving the communication from the BMU; and the BMS registering the BMU in response to receiving the communication from the BMU.

Abstract translation: 一种在具有电池管理系统（BMS）的电池组中登记多个电池监视单元（BMU）的方法，所述方法包括：向用户提供指示，其中所述指示提示用户注册一个 的BMU与BMS; 所述用户对所述BMU之一对通信发起机制执行动作，其中所述通信发起机制被配置为响应于所述用户执行所述动作而启动所述BMU向所述BMS发送通信; 响应于用户对通信发起机制执行动作，BMU向BMS发送通信; BMS从BMU接收通信; 并且BMS响应于接收到BMU的通信而注册BMU。