公开(公告)号：USD562728S1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US29270435

申请日：2006-12-22

Applicant: Mark Downing ,  David A. Walsh ,  Dana Wright Gleason, Jr.

Designer： Mark Downing ,  David A. Walsh ,  Dana Wright Gleason, Jr.

公开(公告)号：US09492654B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-15

申请号：US14703151

申请日：2015-05-04

Applicant: Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Mark Downing

Inventor： Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Mark Downing

IPC: A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0541 ,  A61N1/36036

Abstract: A cochlear lead includes a plurality of electrodes configured to stimulate an auditory nerve from within a cochlea and a flexible body supporting the plurality of electrodes along a length of the flexible body. A stiffening element is slidably encapsulated within the flexible body, the stiffening element extending past a most distal electrode at the tip of the cochlear lead, wherein a distal portion of the stiffening element plastically deforms upon insertion into a curved portion of the cochlea.

公开(公告)号：US20120221088A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13463450

申请日：2012-05-03

Applicant: Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Mark Downing

Inventor： Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Mark Downing

IPC: A61F11/04 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61N1/0541 ,  A61N1/36036

Abstract: A cochlear lead includes a plurality of electrodes configured to stimulate an auditory nerve from within a cochlea and a flexible body supporting the plurality of electrodes along a length of the flexible body. A stiffening element is slidably encapsulated within the flexible body, the stiffening element extending past a most distal electrode at the tip of the cochlear lead, wherein a distal portion of the stiffening element plastically deforms upon insertion into a curved portion of the cochlea.

Abstract translation: 耳蜗引线包括构造成从耳蜗内刺激听觉神经的多个电极和沿柔性体的长度支撑多个电极的柔性体。 加强元件可滑动地封装在柔性体内，加强元件延伸穿过耳蜗引线尖端处的最远端电极，其中加强元件的远端部分在插入耳蜗的弯曲部分时塑性变形。

公开(公告)号：US20110319908A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-29

申请号：US12824119

申请日：2010-06-25

Applicant: Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Timothy Beerling ,  Mark Downing ,  Paul Hoffman ,  William Orinski

Inventor： Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Timothy Beerling ,  Mark Downing ,  Paul Hoffman ,  William Orinski

IPC: A61F11/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/3468 ,  A61F11/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0541

Abstract: Exemplary insertion tools, systems, and methods for inserting a pre-curved electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice are described herein. An exemplary insertion tool includes a handle assembly, a slider assembly, an insertion assembly coupled to the handle assembly, and a retractor assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly and configured to selectively couple to a straightening member inserted into the pre-curved electrode array portion and at least partially retract the straightening member from the pre-curved electrode array portion in response to actuation by a user of the slider assembly. The retractor assembly may comprise a spring-loaded retractor member configured to move from a distal position to a proximal position in response to actuation by the user of the slider assembly to at least partially retract the straightening member from the pre-curved electrode array portion. Corresponding insertion tools, systems, and methods are also described.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于将引线的预弯曲电极阵列部分插入身体孔口的示例性插入工具，系统和方法。 示例性的插入工具包括手柄组件，滑块组件，联接到手柄组件的插入组件和至少部分地设置在手柄组件内并被配置为选择性地联接到插入到预弯曲电极中的矫正构件的牵开器组件 并且响应于滑块组件的使用者的致动，至少部分地将矫正构件从预弯曲的电极阵列部分缩回。 牵开器组件可以包括弹簧加载的牵开器构件，其构造成响应于滑块组件的使用者的致动而从远侧位置移动到近侧位置，以使矫正构件至少部分地从预弯曲电极阵列部分缩回。 还描述了相应的插入工具，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07760514B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11636245

申请日：2006-12-08

Applicant: James F. Latal ,  Mark Downing

Inventor： James F. Latal ,  Mark Downing

IPC: H05K7/12

CPC classification number: H05K7/142

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a fastening support assembly configured to securely connect a first panel above a second panel. The fastening support assembly includes a shaft having a cap at a first end and a distal tip at a second end. The shaft defines an internal chamber. The distal tip is configured to secure to the first panel. A pin is positioned within the internal chamber, wherein movement of the pin into the internal chamber radially expands the shaft. A portion of the shaft and the pin proximate the cap are configured to substantially fill a hole formed through the second panel when the second panel is secured to the fastening support assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供一种紧固支撑组件，其构造成将第一面板牢固地连接在第二面板上。 紧固支撑组件包括在第一端具有盖的轴和在第二端的远端。 轴定义一个内部腔室。 远侧末端被配置成固定到第一面板。 销定位在内部室内，其中销进入内部室的运动径向地使轴转动。 当第二面板固定到紧固支撑组件上时，轴的一部分和靠近盖的销构造成基本上填充通过第二面板形成的孔。

公开(公告)号：USD600319S1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US29324535

申请日：2008-09-15

Applicant: Mark Downing

Designer： Mark Downing

公开(公告)号：US06197447B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-06

申请号：US09275299

申请日：1999-03-24

Applicant: Geoffrey William Purdy ,  Mark Downing

Inventor： Geoffrey William Purdy ,  Mark Downing

IPC: H01M202

CPC classification number: H01M2/1077 ,  H01M2/12

Abstract: A battery container comprising a box with a lid. Ventilation openings are provided in the sides of the box. Part of the sides in which ventilation openings are provided may be attached to the lid. Apertures having drainage channels beneath are provided in the lid. The openings and apertures provide sufficient ventilation to meet the relevant regulations. The provision of apertures in the lid allows the overall height of the container to be reduced.

Abstract translation: 一种电池容器，包括具有盖子的盒子。 通风口设在箱体的两侧。 设置通风口的一部分侧面可以附接到盖子上。 具有下方排水通道的孔设置在盖子中。 开口和孔径提供足够的通风以满足相关规定。 在盖中设置孔允许容器的整体高度减小。

公开(公告)号：US20160082249A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-24

申请号：US14889381

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Chuladatta THENUWARA ,  Mark DOWNING ,  Kurt KOESTER ,  Stefan MENZL ,  ADVANCED BIONICS AG

Inventor： Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Mark Downing ,  Kurt Koester ,  Stefan Menzl

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/375

CPC classification number: A61N1/36036 ,  A61N1/0541 ,  A61N1/375

Abstract: A thin profile impact resistant cochlear implant includes a single piece machined case having a bottom surface, wherein at least a portion of the bottom surface is concave and a single piece machined cover configured to be joined to the case, the cover comprising a convex upper surface. A method for forming thin profile cochlear implant is also provided.

Abstract translation: 薄型抗冲击耳蜗植入物包括具有底表面的单件加工的壳体，其中底表面的至少一部分是凹形的，并且单件加工的盖构造成结合到壳体，所述盖包括凸上表面 。 还提供了一种形成薄型耳蜗植入物的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09033869B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13463450

申请日：2012-05-03

Applicant: Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Mark Downing

Inventor： Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Mark Downing

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/0541 ,  A61N1/36036

Abstract: A cochlear lead includes a plurality of electrodes configured to stimulate an auditory nerve from within a cochlea and a flexible body supporting the plurality of electrodes along a length of the flexible body. A stiffening element is slidably encapsulated within the flexible body, the stiffening element extending past a most distal electrode at the tip of the cochlear lead, wherein a distal portion of the stiffening element plastically deforms upon insertion into a curved portion of the cochlea.

Abstract translation: 耳蜗引线包括构造成从耳蜗内刺激听觉神经的多个电极和沿柔性体的长度支撑多个电极的柔性体。 加强元件可滑动地封装在柔性体内，加强元件延伸穿过耳蜗引线尖端处的最远端电极，其中加强元件的远端部分在插入耳蜗的弯曲部分时塑性变形。

公开(公告)号：US08753352B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

申请号：US12824119

申请日：2010-06-25

Applicant: Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Timothy Beerling ,  Mark Downing ,  Paul Hoffman ,  William G. Orinski

Inventor： Chuladatta Thenuwara ,  Timothy Beerling ,  Mark Downing ,  Paul Hoffman ,  William G. Orinski

IPC: A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/3468 ,  A61F11/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0541

Abstract: Exemplary insertion tools, systems, and methods for inserting a pre-curved electrode array portion of a lead into a bodily orifice are described herein. An exemplary insertion tool includes a handle assembly, a slider assembly, an insertion assembly coupled to the handle assembly, and a retractor assembly disposed at least partially within the handle assembly and configured to selectively couple to a straightening member inserted into the pre-curved electrode array portion and at least partially retract the straightening member from the pre-curved electrode array portion in response to actuation by a user of the slider assembly. The retractor assembly may comprise a spring-loaded retractor member configured to move from a distal position to a proximal position in response to actuation by the user of the slider assembly to at least partially retract the straightening member from the pre-curved electrode array portion. Corresponding insertion tools, systems, and methods are also described.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于将引线的预弯曲电极阵列部分插入身体孔口的示例性插入工具，系统和方法。 示例性的插入工具包括手柄组件，滑块组件，联接到手柄组件的插入组件和至少部分地设置在手柄组件内并被配置为选择性地联接到插入到预弯曲电极中的矫正构件的牵开器组件 并且响应于滑块组件的使用者的致动，至少部分地将矫正构件从预弯曲的电极阵列部分缩回。 牵开器组件可以包括弹簧加载的牵开器构件，其构造成响应于滑块组件的使用者的致动而从远侧位置移动到近侧位置，以使矫正构件至少部分地从预弯曲电极阵列部分缩回。 还描述了相应的插入工具，系统和方法。