Devices and methods for non-invasive implant length sensing

    公开(公告)号:US10743794B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-18

    申请号:US13253065

    申请日:2011-10-04

    Applicant: Scott Pool

    Inventor: Scott Pool

    Abstract: A device for the non-invasive sensing of the length of an implantable medical device includes an implantable medical device having first and second portions moveable relative to one another and a layer of resistive material disposed on one of the first and second portions. A contact is disposed on the other of the first and second portions, the contact being in sliding contact with the layer of resistive material upon relative movement between the first and second portions. A circuit is configured to measure the electrical resistance along a path including a variable length region of the layer of resistive material and the contact. The electrical resistance can then be converted into a length.

    Maintenance feature in magnetic implant
    2.
    发明授权
    Maintenance feature in magnetic implant 有权
    磁性植入物的维护功能

    公开(公告)号:US08734488B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US13198571

    申请日:2011-08-04

    CPC classification number: A61B17/7016

    Abstract: A distraction system includes a distraction rod having one end configured for affixation to at a first location on patient. The system further includes an adjustable portion configured for placement in the patient at a second location, the adjustable portion comprising a housing containing a magnetic assembly comprising a magnet, the magnetic assembly secured to a threaded element that interfaces with an opposing end of the distraction rod. The system includes a magnetically permeable member in proximity to the magnetic assembly and covering an arc of less than 360° of the adjustable portion.

    Abstract translation: 牵引系统包括牵引杆,牵引杆的一端被配置为固定在患者的第一位置。 所述系统还包括被配置用于在第二位置处放置在患者体内的可调部分,所述可调节部分包括容纳包括磁体的磁性组件的壳体,所述磁性组件固定到与牵引杆的相对端相接触的螺纹元件 。 该系统包括靠近磁性组件并且覆盖小于可调整部分的360°的弧的导磁构件。

    System and method for altering rotational alignment of bone sections
    3.
    发明授权
    System and method for altering rotational alignment of bone sections 有权
    改变骨段旋转对准的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08715282B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US13370966

    申请日:2012-02-10

    Applicant: Scott Pool

    Inventor: Scott Pool

    Abstract: A rotational correction system includes an implant having first and second sections, the implant having a rotatable permanent magnet disposed in a housing of the first section, the rotatable permanent magnet mechanically connected to a nut operatively coupled to the second section. A keyed portion is interposed between the nut and one or more non-linear grooves disposed on an inner surface of the housing. An external adjustment device having at least one rotatable magnet configured to rotate the rotatable permanent magnet of the implant is part of the system. Rotation of the rotatable permanent magnet of the implant in a first direction effectuates a clockwise change in the rotational orientation of the first section relative to the second section and rotation of the rotatable permanent magnet of the implant in a second direction effectuates a counter-clockwise change in the rotational orientation of the first section relative to the second section.

    Abstract translation: 旋转校正系统包括具有第一和第二部分的植入物,植入物具有设置在第一部分的壳体中的可旋转永磁体,该可旋转永磁体机械地连接到可操作地联接到第二部分的螺母。 键合部分插入在螺母和设置在壳体的内表面上的一个或多个非直线槽之间。 具有至少一个可旋转磁体的外部调节装置,其被构造成旋转植入物的可旋转永磁体是系统的一部分。 植入物的可旋转永磁体在第一方向的旋转实现了第一部分相对于第二部分的旋转取向的顺时针变化,并且沿第二方向的植入物的可旋转永磁体的旋转实现逆时针变化 在第一部分相对于第二部分的旋转方向上。

    MAINTENANCE FEATURE IN MAGNETIC IMPLANT
    4.
    发明申请
    MAINTENANCE FEATURE IN MAGNETIC IMPLANT 有权
    磁性维护中的维护功能

    公开(公告)号:US20120035661A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-09

    申请号:US13198571

    申请日:2011-08-04

    CPC classification number: A61B17/7016

    Abstract: A distraction system includes a distraction rod having one end configured for affixation to at a first location on patient. The system further includes an adjustable portion configured for placement in the patient at a second location, the adjustable portion comprising a housing containing a magnetic assembly comprising a magnet, the magnetic assembly secured to a threaded element that interfaces with an opposing end of the distraction rod. The system includes a magnetically permeable member in proximity to the magnetic assembly and covering an arc of less than 360° of the adjustable portion.

    Abstract translation: 牵引系统包括牵引杆,牵引杆的一端被配置为固定在患者的第一位置。 所述系统还包括被配置用于在第二位置处放置在患者体内的可调部分,所述可调节部分包括容纳包括磁体的磁性组件的壳体,所述磁性组件固定到与牵引杆的相对端相接触的螺纹元件 。 该系统包括靠近磁性组件并且覆盖小于可调整部分的360°的弧的导磁构件。

    ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE
    5.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE 有权
    可调植入和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110237861A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-29

    申请号:US13158117

    申请日:2011-06-10

    Abstract: A system includes an adjustable implant configured for implantation internally within a subject, the adjustable implant comprising a first permanent magnet configured for rotation about a first axis, the first permanent magnet operatively coupled to a drive transmission configured to alter a dimension of the adjustable implant. The system further includes an external adjustment device configured for placement on or adjacent to the skin of the subject, the external adjustment device comprising a second permanent magnet configured for rotation about a second axis and a third permanent magnet configured for rotation about a third axis different from the second axis; and wherein cooperative rotation of the second permanent magnet about the second axis and rotation of the third permanent magnet about the third axis result in rotation of the first permanent magnet about the first axis.

    Abstract translation: 系统包括被配置用于在对象内部进行植入的可调节植入物,所述可调节植入物包括被配置为围绕第一轴线旋转的第一永久磁体,所述第一永久磁体可操作地耦合到构造成改变所述可调节植入物的尺寸的驱动变速器。 该系统还包括外部调节装置,其被配置用于放置在与受试者皮肤相邻或相邻的外部,所述外部调节装置包括构造成围绕第二轴线旋转的第二永磁体和被配置为围绕第三轴线旋转的第三永磁体 从第二轴; 并且其中所述第二永磁体围绕所述第二轴线的协同旋转和所述第三永磁体围绕所述第三轴线的旋转导致所述第一永磁体围绕所述第一轴线的旋转。

    BONE GROWTH DEVICE AND METHOD
    6.
    发明申请
    BONE GROWTH DEVICE AND METHOD 有权
    骨生长装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110060336A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-10

    申请号:US12875585

    申请日:2010-09-03

    Abstract: An intramedullary lengthening device includes a housing and a distraction shaft. The intramedullary lengthening device is placed within a cavity of two bone sections (either already separated or purposely separated for insertion of the device). The distraction shaft of the intramedullary lengthening device is attached to the one of the bone sections using, for example, one or more attachment screws. The housing of the intramedullary lengthening device is attached to the second bone section using, for instance, one or more attachment screws. Over the treatment period, the bone is continually distracted, creating a new separation into which osteogenesis can occur. In one embodiment, the intramedullary lengthening device includes an actuator and an extension rod, which can be attached to one other.

    Abstract translation: 髓内延长装置包括壳体和牵引轴。 髓内延长装置放置在两个骨段的腔内(已经分开或有意地分离用于插入装置)。 髓内延长装置的牵引轴使用例如一个或多个附接螺钉附接到一个骨部。 髓内延长装置的壳体使用例如一个或多个附接螺钉附接到第二骨部。 在治疗期间,骨骼不断分散,产生可发生成骨的新分离。 在一个实施例中,髓内延长装置包括致动器和可以彼此附接的延伸杆。

    VARIABLE LENGTH DEVICE AND METHOD
    10.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE LENGTH DEVICE AND METHOD 有权
    可变长度装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120209269A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-16

    申请号:US13371012

    申请日:2012-02-10

    Abstract: A method for treating a fracture with a variable length nail is provided. The nail is configured for at least 5 mm of axial length change in each direction. An incision is made in proximity to a fractured bone and canal is cleared through the center of the bone. The variable length nail is inserted into the canal and a distraction shaft and a housing are secured to separate portions of the fractured bone. The incision is allowed or caused to close. An external adjustment device with at least one rotatable magnet is placed in proximity to the patient's skin. The external adjustment device is operated so that a magnetic field of the at least one rotatable magnet of the external adjustment device causes the rotatable permanent magnet of the variable length nail to rotate, causing either extension or retraction of the distraction shaft relative to the housing.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用可变长度的钉治疗骨折的方法。 钉子被构造成在每个方向上至少5mm的轴向长度变化。 在断骨附近进行切口,并且通过骨的中心清除管道。 将可变长度的钉子插入到管道中,并且牵引轴和壳体被固定到骨折骨的分离部分。 切口允许或导致闭合。 具有至少一个可旋转磁体的外部调节装置放置在患者皮肤附近。 操作外部调节装置,使得外部调节装置的至少一个可旋转磁体的磁场使得可变长度的钉的可旋转永磁体旋转,从而引起牵引轴相对于壳体的延伸或缩回。

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