公开(公告)号：US10021966B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US15166579

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Don Levy

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Don Levy

IPC: A46B17/00 ,  B44D3/12 ,  B25G1/00 ,  B25G3/00

Abstract: A paint brush with a modified handle features a handle that is elongated in comparison to a conventional paint brush, and provides hooks for hanging the brush on the rim of a paint can. The lower end of the handle provides a threaded socket for affixing the brush on the end of a painting pole, enabling quick and easy touch-ups of any spots high above the floor or scaffold that were missed.

公开(公告)号：USRE44075E1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-12

申请号：US12134170

申请日：2008-06-05

Applicant: Warren P. Williamson ,  Paul A. Spence ,  George T. Christakis ,  Mark Ortiz

Inventor： Warren P. Williamson ,  Paul A. Spence ,  George T. Christakis ,  Mark Ortiz

IPC: A61F2/24

Abstract: A heart valve can be replaced using minimally invasive methods which include a sutureless sewing cuff that and a fastener delivery tool that holds the cuff against the patient's tissue while delivering fasteners to attach the cuff to the tissue from the inside out. The tool stores a plurality of fasteners and is self-contained whereby a fastener is delivered and placed all from inside a vessel. The fasteners are self-forming whereby they do not need an anvil to be formed. Anchor elements are operated from outside the patient's body to cinch a prosthesis to an anchoring cuff of the valve body. The cuff is releasably mounted on the tool and the tool holds the cuff against tissue and drives the fastener through the cuff and the tissue before folding over the legs of the fastener whereby secure securement between the cuff and the tissue is assured. Fasteners are placed and formed whereby fasteners are located continuously throughout the entire circumference of the cuff. A minimally invasive surgical method is disclosed, and a method and tool are disclosed for repairing abdominal aortic aneurysms in a minimally invasive manner. Fasteners that are permanently deformed during the process of attaching the cuff are disclosed as are fasteners that are not permanently deformed during the attaching process.

公开(公告)号：US08317074B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-27

申请号：US11162989

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/068

CPC classification number: A61B17/115 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/1155 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/00309 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2946 ,  A61B2017/320052

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for actuating and/or articulating a circular stapler. In one exemplary embodiment, a circular stapler is provided having an elongate shaft with a stapling apparatus coupled thereto. An electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to pivotally or angularly adjust a position of the stapling apparatus relative to the elongate shaft by delivering energy to the electroactive polymer actuator. In another embodiment, an electroactive polymer actuator can be used to actuate the stapling apparatus, thereby driving one or more staples, preferably in a substantially curved pattern, into tissue. The actuator can alternatively or additionally drive a blade distally to cut tissue being stapled.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于致动和/或铰接圆形缝合器的方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供了具有细长轴的圆形缝合器，其具有联接到其上的缝合装置。 可以使用电可膨胀和收缩的致动器，例如电活性聚合物致动器，通过将能量递送到电活性聚合物致动器来枢转或角度地调节缝合装置相对于细长轴的位置。 在另一个实施例中，电活性聚合物致动器可用于致动装订装置，从而将一个或多个钉，优选地以基本上弯曲的图案驱动到组织中。 致动器可以替代地或附加地驱动刀片向远侧切割被装订的组织。

公开(公告)号：US20120150172A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13390313

申请日：2010-08-20

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Robert Pearson ,  Wesley Chung Joe

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Robert Pearson ,  Wesley Chung Joe

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00196 ,  A61B2018/00613 ,  A61B2018/00767 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1475

Abstract: An energy delivery device for treating a patient includes a probe body and a plurality of elongate electrode elements that extend radially away from the probe body when deployed into tissue of the patient. The electrode elements are adapted to receive electrical treatment energy such as irreversible electroporation (IRE) pulses from an energy source. In one embodiment, each electrode element has a longitudinally varying electrical resistance at the electrode-tissue interface along the electrode so as to provide a uniform electric field along the length of the electrode. The uniform electric field allows a more uniform ablation of tissue within a treatment zone.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗患者的能量递送装置包括探针体和多个细长电极元件，其在展开到患者的组织中时径向地远离探针主体延伸。 电极元件适于接收电处理能量，例如来自能源的不可逆电穿孔（IRE）脉冲。 在一个实施例中，每个电极元件在沿电极的电极 - 组织界面处具有纵向变化的电阻，以便沿着电极的长度提供均匀的电场。 均匀电场允许在治疗区域内更均匀地消融组织。

公开(公告)号：US07879070B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11162992

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2946

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for actuating and/or articulating a grasping device. In one exemplary embodiment, a grasping device is provided having a shaft with an end effector having opposed jaws coupled to the shaft. An electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to actuate the end effector to open and close the opposed jaws to grasp tissue or other objects. In another embodiment, an electroactive polymer actuator can be used to pivotally or angularly adjust a position of the end effector relative to the shaft by delivering energy to the electroactive polymer actuator.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于致动和/或铰接抓握装置的方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供了抓握装置，其具有轴，其具有端部执行器，其具有联接到所述轴的相对的爪。 可以使用电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器，例如电活性聚合物致动器来致动末端执行器以打开和关闭相对的夹爪以抓住组织或其它物体。 在另一个实施例中，电活性聚合物致动器可以用于通过将能量传递到电活性聚合物致动器来枢转或角度地调节端部执行器相对于轴的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07862579B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US11162991

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2946

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for actuating and/or articulating a grasping device. In one exemplary embodiment, a grasping device is provided having a shaft with an end effector having opposed jaws coupled to the shaft. An electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to actuate the end effector to open and close the opposed jaws to grasp tissue or other objects. In another embodiment, an electroactive polymer actuator can be used to pivotally or angularly adjust a position of the end effector relative to the shaft by delivering energy to the electroactive polymer actuator.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于致动和/或铰接抓握装置的方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供了抓握装置，其具有轴，其具有端部执行器，其具有联接到所述轴的相对的爪。 可以使用电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器，例如电活性聚合物致动器来致动末端执行器以打开和关闭相对的夹爪以抓住组织或其它物体。 在另一个实施例中，电活性聚合物致动器可以用于通过将能量传递到电活性聚合物致动器来枢转或角度地调节端部执行器相对于轴的位置。

公开(公告)号：US07766815B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-03

申请号：US11161268

申请日：2005-07-28

Applicant: Mark Ortiz

Inventor： Mark Ortiz

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61B17/08

CPC classification number: A61F5/0066 ,  A61F5/0053

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for remotely adjusting a size of a gastric band disposed around a patient's stomach. In one exemplary embodiment, a gastric band is provided having a first end and a second end that mate to one another to encircle a stomach. A latch mechanism can be formed on the band, and at least one actuator can be coupled to the latch mechanism and it can be adapted to expand and contract the latch mechanism when energy is applied thereto to adjust a diameter of the band. In one exemplary embodiment, the actuator(s) is an electroactive polymer actuator.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于远程调整设置在患者胃周围的胃带的大小的方法和装置。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供胃带，其具有彼此配合以包围胃的第一端和第二端。 可以在带上形成闩锁机构，并且至少一个致动器可以联接到闩锁机构，并且当能量施加到闩锁机构以调节带的直径时，闩锁机构可以适于扩展和收缩闩锁机构。 在一个示例性实施例中，致动器是电活性聚合物致动器。

公开(公告)号：US07476199B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US10395797

申请日：2003-03-24

Applicant: Paul A. Spence ,  Warren P. Williamson, IV ,  Mark Ortiz

Inventor： Paul A. Spence ,  Warren P. Williamson, IV ,  Mark Ortiz

IPC: A61B1/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B17/0293 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/064 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00305 ,  A61B2017/00309 ,  A61B2017/0243 ,  A61B2017/308

Abstract: A system for manipulating a heart during cardiac surgery permits coronary surgery on a beating heart while maintaining cardiac output unabated and uninterrupted. Circumflex coronary artery surgery can be performed using the system. A component of the system engages the heart with a head of a heart positioning device, repositions the heart into a displaced position and maintains it in the displaced position while the heart continues to beat with substantially unabated and uninterrupted cardiac output. A select portion of the heart in the vicinity of a target area is immobilized to facilitate a surgical procedure to be performed at the target area. One form of the system can be used in minimally invasive surgery.

Abstract translation: 在心脏手术期间操作心脏的系统允许在跳动心脏上进行冠状动脉手术，同时保持心输出量不变且不间断。 Circumflex冠状动脉手术可以使用系统进行。 该系统的一个组件与心脏定位装置的头部接合心脏，将心脏重新定位成位移位置并将其保持在位移位置，同时心脏继续以基本上不间断的和不间断的心输出量搏动。 在目标区域附近的心脏的选择部分被固定以便于在目标区域执行外科手术。 该系统的一种形式可用于微创手术。

公开(公告)号：US07407074B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US11162985

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

Inventor： Mark Ortiz ,  Frederick Shelton, IV ,  Joseph Hueil ,  Jeffrey Swayze

IPC: A61B17/068

CPC classification number: A61B17/0684 ,  A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/128 ,  A61B17/1285 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/00398 ,  A61B2017/00871 ,  A61B2017/2927 ,  A61B2017/2946

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for effecting movement of one or more components of a multifire device, such as a clip applier, hernia tacker, or skin stapler. In one exemplary embodiment, a surgical fastening instrument is provided having an elongate shaft with an end effector coupled thereto and adapted to apply one or more surgical fasteners to tissue. An electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to drive a fastener advancing or forming assembly through the elongate shaft, thereby driving a surgical fastener into tissue. In another embodiment, an electrically expandable and contractible actuator, such as an electroactive polymer actuator, can be used to effect movement of an articulation joint formed between the elongate shaft and the end effector.

Abstract translation: 提供的方法和装置用于实现多种装置的一个或多个部件的运动，诸如夹子施放器，疝气钳或皮肤吻合器。 在一个示例性实施例中，提供了具有细长轴的手术紧固器械，该细长轴具有与其结合的端部执行器，并适于将一个或多个手术紧固件应用于组织。 电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器，例如电活性聚合物致动器，可用于通过细长轴驱动紧固件前进或成形组件，从而将外科紧固件驱动到组织中。 在另一个实施例中，电可膨胀和可收缩的致动器（例如电活性聚合物致动器）可以用于实现形成在细长轴和末端执行器之间的关节连接件的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080064919A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11982474

申请日：2007-11-02

Applicant: Warren Williamson ,  Paul Spence ,  Mark Ortiz ,  George Keller ,  Harry Green

Inventor： Warren Williamson ,  Paul Spence ,  Mark Ortiz ,  George Keller ,  Harry Green

IPC: A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/02 ,  A61B1/32 ,  A61B2017/0243 ,  A61B2017/306

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for stabilizing tissue within a patient's body during a surgical operation to provide a relatively motionless surgical field, such as during a coronary artery bypass graft procedure. The devices include tissue stabilizers which engage and provide stabilization to a targeted area of tissue and further have the ability to engage and manipulate some portion of tissue within or adjacent the targeted area to improve the surgical presentation of that portion of tissue. The tissue stabilizer typically has one or more stabilizer feet which have a first foot portion configured to provide stabilization to the targeted tissue and a second foot portion moveable relative to the first foot portion for manipulating a portion of tissue to improve the surgical presentation.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在外科手术期间稳定患者体内的组织以提供相对不动的外科手术领域的装置和方法，例如在冠状动脉旁路移植手术期间。 所述装置包括组织稳定器，所述组织稳定器与组织的目标区域接合并提供稳定性，并且还具有接合和操纵在目标区域内或附近的组织的一部分的能力，以改善该部分组织的手术呈现。 组织稳定器通常具有一个或多个稳定器脚，其具有被配置为向目标组织提供稳定性的第一脚部和相对于第一脚部移动的第二脚部，用于操纵一部分组织以改善手术呈现。