公开(公告)号：US07998089B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-16

申请号：US11937123

申请日：2007-11-08

Applicant: Leif Smith

Inventor： Leif Smith

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/02 ,  A61M25/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/6851 ,  A61B2560/0214 ,  A61B2560/0443 ,  A61B2562/225 ,  A61M25/09 ,  H01R13/622 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/6691 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H01R24/76 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: A transmitter unit with a detachable energy source is provided for a sensor guidewire. The transmitter unit is adapted to be connected to a proximal end of a sensor guidewire provided, at its distal end, with a sensor to measure a physiological parameter inside a patient. In some embodiments, the transmitter unit is adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with a communication unit, arranged in connection with an external device, in order to transfer measured physiological data to the external device. The detachable energy source can be a battery pack provided with connecting electrical connecting surfaces. Preferably, the connection is protected from penetrating fluids by a protective seal.

Abstract translation: 为传感器导丝提供具有可拆卸能量源的发射器​​单元。 发射器单元适于连接到传感器导丝的近端，传感器导丝在其远端处设置有用于测量患者体内生理参数的传感器。 在一些实施例中，发射机单元适于通过通信信号与通信单元进行无线通信，该通信单元与外部设备结合地布置，以将测量的生理数据传送到外部设备。 可拆卸能源可以是具有连接电连接表面的电池组。 优选地，通过保护性密封来保护连接不渗透流体。

公开(公告)号：US20100318000A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12739323

申请日：2008-10-24

Applicant: Pär Von Malmborg ,  Leif Smith

Inventor： Pär Von Malmborg ,  Leif Smith

IPC: A61M25/09

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6851 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  A61B2562/222

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensor guide wire for intravascular measurements of physiological variables in a living body, having a proximal shaft region, a flexible region and a distal sensor region. The sensor guide wire comprises, a sensor element provided in the sensor region, for measuring the physiological variable and to generate a sensor signal in response to said variable, a signal transmitting micro cable connected to the sensor element, and running along the sensor guide wire to the shaft region. The guide wire consists of, at least along the length of the flexible region, a guide wire tube that encloses the signal transmitting micro cable.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于生物体内生理变量血管内测量的传感器导丝，其具有近端轴区域，柔性区域和远端传感器区域。 传感器引导线包括设置在传感器区域中的传感器元件，用于测量生理变量并响应于所述变量产生传感器信号，连接到传感器元件的信号传输微型电缆，并沿着传感器导丝 到轴区域。 引导线至少沿柔性区域的长度由包围信号传输微电缆的导丝管组成。

公开(公告)号：US20090082678A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11902805

申请日：2007-09-25

Applicant: Leif Smith

Inventor： Leif Smith

IPC: A61B5/0215

CPC classification number: A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6851

Abstract: Pressure sensor wire assembly for measuring pressure inside a body of a patient, the assembly comprises a pressure sensor element for measuring pressure and to generate a pressure sensor signal in response of said pressure, and a pressure sensor wire having said pressure sensor element at its distal portion, and adapted to be inserted into the body in order to position the sensor element within the body. In addition is arranged a sensor signal adapting circuitry, being an integrated part of said assembly, wherein the pressure sensor signal is applied to the adapting circuitry that is adapted to automatically generate an output pressure signal, related to the sensor signal, in a standardized format such that the measured pressure is retrievable by an external physiology monitor. The assembly further comprises an external pressure sensor arranged at the assembly to measure the pressure outside the patient's body and to generate external pressure values in dependence thereto, the external pressure values are applied to a pressure compensation means, in the assembly, adapted to generate a compensation value reflecting the external pressure variation during a measurement procedure, wherein the output pressure signal is compensated by said compensation value prior to the output pressure signal being applied to the external physiology monitor.

Abstract translation: 用于测量患者体内的压力的压力传感器线组件，所述组件包括用于测量压力并响应于所述压力产生压力传感器信号的压力传感器元件，以及在其远端具有所述压力传感器元件的压力传感器线 并且适于插入到身体中以便将传感器元件定位在身体内。 另外布置有作为所述组件的集成部分的传感器信号适配电路，其中压力传感器信号被施加到适配电路，其适于以标准化格式自动产生与传感器信号相关的输出压力信号 使得测量的压力可通过外部生理学监测器检索。 组件还包括布置在组件处的外部压力传感器，用于测量患者身体外部的压力并根据其产生外部压力值，外部压力值被施加到组件中的压力补偿装置，适于产生 反映在测量过程期间的外部压力变化的补偿值，其中在将输出压力信号施加到外部生理学监视器之前，输出压力信号由所述补偿值补偿。

公开(公告)号：US20080319328A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US11767179

申请日：2007-06-22

Applicant: Dan AKERFELDT ,  Leif Smith ,  Marie Lindstrom ,  Tobias Adenmark

Inventor： Dan AKERFELDT ,  Leif Smith ,  Marie Lindstrom ,  Tobias Adenmark

IPC: A61B5/0225

CPC classification number: A61B17/135 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/00123

Abstract: A femoral compression device (1) for compressive bearing against the femoral artery of a patient, comprising a base plate (2), an inflatable air cushion (4), and an electronic manometer (8) connected to the inflatable air cushion for measurement of the current pressure difference between the pressure prevailing inside the inflatable air cushion and the ambient air pressure. The femoral compression device can further comprise a mechanical device (11; 46) which prevents an air opening leading to the inflatable air cushion from being closed before the manometer is zeroed. In another embodiment, an electronic manometer is provided such that a current characteristic of an electric signal representing the current pressure difference can be compared with a corresponding characteristic which was obtained at zero pressure difference and which was stored in the electronic manometer, wherein the manometer cannot be zeroed as long as the current characteristic deviates more than a predetermined amount from the stored characteristic.

Abstract translation: 一种用于抵抗患者股动脉的压缩轴承的股骨压缩装置（1），包括基板（2），可充气气垫（4）和连接到可充气气垫的电子压力计（8），用于测量 充气气垫内的压力与周围空气压力之间的当前压力差。 股骨压缩装置还可以包括机械装置（11; 46），该机械装置防止在压力计归零之前通向可充气气垫的空气开口被关闭。 在另一个实施例中，提供电子压力计，使得可以将表示当前压力差的电信号的电流特性与在零压差下获得并且存储在电子压力计中的相应特性进行比较，其中压力计不能 只要电流特性从存储的特性偏离超过预定量就被归零。

公开(公告)号：US20060207335A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11359761

申请日：2006-02-23

Applicant: Lars Tenerz ,  Leif Smith

Inventor： Lars Tenerz ,  Leif Smith

IPC: G01L9/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/09 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6851 ,  A61M2025/0166 ,  A61M2025/09083 ,  G01L9/0022 ,  G01L9/06 ,  G01L19/142 ,  G01L19/147 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48137 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor (23) adapted for a sensor and guide wire assembly for intravascular measurements in a living body, wherein the sensor (23) comprises a pressure sensitive part (24) and an electronic part (25), said pressure sensitive part (24) comprising a first chip (26) provided with at least one pressure sensitive device (27) and at least one piezoelectric element (35), and said electronic part (25) comprising a second chip (28) provided with at least one electric circuit, and wherein said pressure sensitive part (24) and electronic part (25) are spatially separated from each other and are electrically connected with at least one electrical lead (29).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种适用于生物体内用于血管内测量的传感器和导丝组件的传感器（23），其中传感器（23）包括压敏部件（24）和电子部件（25），所述压敏 包括设置有至少一个压敏装置（27）和至少一个压电元件（35）的第一芯片（26）的部分（24），并且所述电子部件（25）包括至少设置有第二芯片 一个电路，并且其中所述压敏部件（24）和电子部件（25）在空间上彼此分离并且与至少一个电引线（29）电连接。

公开(公告)号：US06477233B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09585283

申请日：2000-06-02

Applicant: Carolina Ribbing ,  Pelle Rangsten ,  Lars Tenerz ,  Leif Smith ,  Klas Hjort

Inventor： Carolina Ribbing ,  Pelle Rangsten ,  Lars Tenerz ,  Leif Smith ,  Klas Hjort

IPC: H01J3506

CPC classification number: A61N5/1001 ,  A61N5/1007 ,  A61N2005/1008 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/32 ,  H01J2201/304 ,  H01J2235/087

Abstract: An X-ray source includes a first support member and a second support member joined together so as to form a cavity between them and such that they are electrically insulated from each other. A cathode and an anode are located inside the cavity and opposite each other. The cathode is suitably made of diamond or diamond like material, and includes at least one pointed element.

Abstract translation: X射线源包括第一支撑构件和第二支撑构件，所述第一支撑构件和第二支撑构件连接在一起，以在它们之间形成空腔，并且使得它们彼此电绝缘。 阴极和阳极位于腔内并且彼此相对。 阴极适当地由金刚石或类金刚石材料制成，并且包括至少一个尖锐的元件。

公开(公告)号：US06461301B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-08

申请号：US09810415

申请日：2001-03-19

Applicant: Leif Smith

Inventor： Leif Smith

IPC: A61B800

CPC classification number: A61B5/6851 ,  A61B5/0215

Abstract: The invention relates to a resonance based pressure transducer system, insertable into a living body for the in vivo measurement of pressure. It comprises a pressure sensor (2) having a mechanical resonator (16), the resonance frequency of which is pressure dependent; and a source of ultrasonic energy (4). The sensor (2) is mechanically coupled to said source (4) of ultrasonic energy, and the sensor and the source of ultrasonic energy are provided on a common, elongated member (6) at the distal end thereof. A system for pressure measurement comprises an AC power supply, a resonance based pressure transducer system, and a control unit for controlling the supply mode of the AC power, and for analyzing a resonance signal emitted from the resonance based pressure transducer system.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种基于共振的压力传感器系统，其可插入生物体内用于体内测量压力。 它包括具有机械谐振器（16）的压力传感器（2），其谐振频率是压力依赖性的; 和超声能源（4）。 传感器（2）机械耦合到所述超声能量源（4），并且传感器和超声能量源设置在其远端处的共同的细长构件（6）上。 用于压力测量的系统包括AC电源，基于谐振的压力传感器系统和用于控制AC电力的供电模式的控制单元，以及用于分析从基于共振的压力传感器系统发出的谐振信号。

公开(公告)号：US06275566B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09557402

申请日：2000-04-24

Applicant: Leif Smith ,  Lars Tenerz ,  Jonas Tiren ,  Pelle Rangsten

Inventor： Leif Smith ,  Lars Tenerz ,  Jonas Tiren ,  Pelle Rangsten

IPC: H01J3500

CPC classification number: A61N5/1001 ,  H01J35/32 ,  H01J2235/0233

Abstract: A method and a system for x-ray treatment of, for example, cancer or restenosis prevention inside a living body is disclosed. A miniature x-ray tube (1) is provided with at least one pair of electrodes (6, 8), the electrodes alternatingly serving as anode and cathode, respectively. A power supply (13) is connected to the electrodes, and a switching unit of the power supply alternates the electrical potential across the electrodes. With the x-ray tube according to the invention the temperature increase at the site of treatment is limited, thereby providing an effective treatment without unduly prolonged treatment duration.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在生物体内进行例如癌症或再狭窄预防的X射线治疗的方法和系统。 微型x射线管（1）设置有至少一对电极（6,8），电极分别交替地用作阳极和阴极。 电源（13）连接到电极，电源的开关单元交替跨越电极的电位。 对于根据本发明的X射线管，处理部位的温度升高是有限的，从而提供有效的治疗，而不会不适当地延长治疗持续时间。

公开(公告)号：US20090124880A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-14

申请号：US11937123

申请日：2007-11-08

Applicant: Leif SMITH

Inventor： Leif SMITH

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/6851 ,  A61B2560/0214 ,  A61B2560/0443 ,  A61B2562/225 ,  A61M25/09 ,  H01R13/622 ,  H01R13/6683 ,  H01R13/6691 ,  H01R24/66 ,  H01R24/76 ,  H01R2103/00

Abstract: A transmitter unit with a detachable energy source is provided for a sensor guidewire. The transmitter unit is adapted to be connected to a proximal end of a sensor guidewire provided, at its distal end, with a sensor to measure a physiological parameter inside a patient. In some embodiments, the transmitter unit is adapted to wirelessly communicate by a communication signal with a communication unit, arranged in connection with an external device, in order to transfer measured physiological data to the external device. The detachable energy source can be a battery pack provided with connecting electrical connecting surfaces. Preferably, the connection is protected from penetrating fluids by a protective seal.

Abstract translation: 为传感器导丝提供具有可拆卸能量源的发射器​​单元。 发射器单元适于连接到传感器导丝的近端，传感器导丝在其远端处设置有用于测量患者体内生理参数的传感器。 在一些实施例中，发射机单元适于通过通信信号与通信单元进行无线通信，该通信单元与外部设备结合地布置，以将测量的生理数据传送到外部设备。 可拆卸能源可以是具有连接电连接表面的电池组。 优选地，通过保护性密封来保护连接不渗透流体。

公开(公告)号：US20070255145A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11413122

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: Leif Smith ,  Par Malmborg ,  Erik During

Inventor： Leif Smith ,  Par Malmborg ,  Erik During

IPC: A61B5/02

CPC classification number: A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6851 ,  A61M25/09

Abstract: A sensor and guide wire assembly (21; 41) for intravascular measurements of a physiological variable in a living body, comprises a sensor element (22; 42) and a sensor guide wire (23; 43) comprising a core wire (28; 48) and at least one signal transmitting cable (31; 51) connected to the sensor element, wherein a polymer layer (27; 47) is provided which encloses a portion of the core wire and the at least one signal transmitting cable.

Abstract translation: 一种传感器和导丝组件（21; 41），用于血管内测量活体中的生理变量，包括传感器元件（22; 42）和传感器导丝（23; 43），其包括芯线（28; 48 ）和连接到传感器元件的至少一个信号传输电缆（31; 51），其中提供聚合物层（27; 47），其包围芯线的一部分和至少一个信号传输电缆。