公开(公告)号：US08986246B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13078663

申请日：2011-04-01

Applicant: Stephen T. Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Robert C. Royce, Jr. ,  Robert M. Locke ,  Luiz Geraldo Pivotto

Inventor： Stephen T. Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Robert C. Royce, Jr. ,  Robert M. Locke ,  Luiz Geraldo Pivotto

IPC: A61M31/00 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61B19/2203 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/74 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制可选地具有控制手柄的细长医疗装置的患者体内的定位的系统包括被配置为控制机器人装置的机器人系统和遥控器。 机器人系统包括手柄控制器; 联接到手柄控制器的滑动构件，所述滑动构件构造成将所述医疗装置定位在所述患者体内; 以及滑动架基座，其构造成使所述滑动构件朝向患者的身体前进，所述滑板床与无菌屏障联接，所述无菌屏障有效地保持所述滑板底座内的无菌性。 医疗装置引导器有效地将细长的医疗装置引导到患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US08740840B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US12903397

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Stephen T. Foley ,  Robert C. Royce, Jr. ,  Benjamin Piecuch

Inventor： Stephen T. Foley ,  Robert C. Royce, Jr. ,  Benjamin Piecuch

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0136 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/74 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2090/031

Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制可选地具有控制手柄的细长医疗装置的患者体内的定位的系统包括被配置为控制机器人装置的机器人系统和遥控器。 机器人系统包括手柄控制器; 联接到手柄控制器的滑动构件，所述滑动构件构造成将所述医疗装置定位在所述患者体内; 以及滑动架基座，其构造成使所述滑动构件朝向患者的身体前进，所述滑动床与无菌屏障联接，所述无菌屏障有效地保持所述滑轨底座内的无菌性。 医疗装置引导器有效地将细长的医疗装置引导到患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US20120078080A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US13078663

申请日：2011-04-01

Applicant: Stephen T. Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Robert C. Royce, JR. ,  Robert M. Locke ,  Luiz Pivotto

Inventor： Stephen T. Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Robert C. Royce, JR. ,  Robert M. Locke ,  Luiz Pivotto

IPC: A61M25/092 ,  B23P17/00 ,  A61B5/055

CPC classification number: A61B19/2203 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/74 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  Y10T29/4998

Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制可选地具有控制手柄的细长医疗装置的患者体内的定位的系统包括被配置为控制机器人装置的机器人系统和遥控器。 机器人系统包括手柄控制器; 联接到手柄控制器的滑动构件，所述滑动构件构造成将所述医疗装置定位在所述患者体内; 以及滑动架基座，其构造成使所述滑动构件朝向患者的身体前进，所述滑板床与无菌屏障联接，所述无菌屏障有效地保持所述滑板底座内的无菌性。 医疗装置引导器有效地将细长的医疗装置引导到患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US07941221B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-10

申请号：US10782087

申请日：2004-02-19

Applicant: Stephen T. Foley

Inventor： Stephen T. Foley

IPC: A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/36007

Abstract: A sensor based gastric stimulator system and method for gastric stimulation of a patient employing an implantable gastric stimulator, which includes an information processor, an electrical stimulator circuit, and telemetry circuitry. The implantable stimulator senses intrinsic, gastric electrical activity (slow waves and/or peristaltic waves) and delivers electrical stimulation to intentionally disrupt or disorganize that activity. The stimulation is triggered by (tracks) normal gastric electrical activity and can be delivered with a spatial offset to anticipate the propagating gastric electrical activity or may be delayed temporally to anticipate the next propagating slow or peristaltic wave. The stimulator may be programmed to disrupt/disorganize all or a percentage of the intrinsic, normal gastric electrical activity. The programmer (via radio frequency data link) may non-invasively program stimulation parameters and intervals. The stimulator may provide stimulation to one or a plurality of stimulation sites and may incorporate one or a plurality of independently programmable sensing and/or stimulation channels. The information processor of the implantable gastric stimulator uses the gastric stimulation information from the non-electrode sensor for determining periods or windows of susceptibility for application of the electrical signals conveyed with the stimulation electrode for conveying electrical signals from the electrical stimulator circuit to the stomach wall of the patient.

Abstract translation: 一种基于传感器的胃刺激器系统和用于胃刺激患者的方法，所述胃部刺激器包括信息处理器，电刺激器电路和遥测电路。 植入式刺激器感测内在的，胃电活动（慢波和/或蠕动波），并且传递电刺激以故意破坏或混乱该活动。 刺激由（轨道）的正常胃电活动触发，并且可以以空间偏移递送以预期传播的胃电活动，或者可以在时间上延迟以预期下一个传播的慢蠕动波或蠕动波。 刺激剂可能被编程为破坏/混乱所有或一定百分比的内在正常胃电活动。 编程器（通过射频数据链路）可以非侵入式地编程刺激参数和间隔。 刺激器可以向一个或多个刺激部位提供刺激，并且可以并入一个或多个独立可编程的感测和/或刺激通道。 可植入胃刺激器的信息处理器使用来自非电极传感器的胃刺激信息来确定用于施加与刺激电极一起传送的电信号的敏感性的周期或窗口，用于将电信号从电刺激器电路输送到胃壁 的病人。

公开(公告)号：US07519433B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US10926160

申请日：2004-08-25

Applicant: Stephen T. Foley

Inventor： Stephen T. Foley

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/04

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/36007

Abstract: An implantable lead device and method for implanting the lead, wherein the lead device electrically stimulates tissue within a patient's body and more particularly the lead device stimulates gastrointestinal tissue. The implantable lead may be inserted through the tissue with minimal expansion of the penetration tunnel and attached to the tissue being stimulated with minimal efforts or apparatus. The implantable lead has flexible properties thus minimizing the potential for electrode erosion, maximizing tissue compliance, and minimizing the mechanical stress concentration that may result in fatigue failure in the lead.

Abstract translation: 一种用于植入所述引线的可植入引线装置和方法，其中所述引线装置电刺激患者体内的组织，更具体地，所述引线装置刺激胃肠组织。 可植入的引线可以以穿透通道的最小的扩张插入穿过组织，并且以最小的努力或装置附着到被刺激的组织上。 可植入引线具有柔性，从而使电极腐蚀的可能性最小化，使组织依从性最大化，并最小化可能导致引线疲劳失效的机械应力集中。

公开(公告)号：US20110028894A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12903397

申请日：2010-10-13

Applicant: Stephen T. Foley ,  Robert C. Royce, JR. ,  Benjamin Piecuch

Inventor： Stephen T. Foley ,  Robert C. Royce, JR. ,  Benjamin Piecuch

IPC: A61M25/092

CPC classification number: A61M25/0136 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/74 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2090/031

Abstract: A system for remotely controlling the positioning within the body of a patient of an elongated medical device optionally having a control handle, comprises a robotic system and a remote controller configured to control the robotic device. The robotic system comprises a handle controller; a sled member coupled to the handle controller, the sled member being configured to position the medical device within the body of the patient; and a sled base configured to advance the sled member towards the body of a patient, the sled bed being coupled to a sterile barrier effective to maintain sterility inside the sled base. A medical device introducer is effective to guide the elongated medical device into a patient's body.

Abstract translation: 用于远程控制可选地具有控制手柄的细长医疗装置的患者体内的定位的系统包括被配置为控制机器人装置的机器人系统和遥控器。 机器人系统包括手柄控制器; 联接到手柄控制器的滑动构件，所述滑动构件构造成将所述医疗装置定位在所述患者体内; 以及滑动架基座，其构造成使所述滑动构件朝向患者的身体前进，所述滑板床与无菌屏障联接，所述无菌屏障有效地保持所述滑板底座内的无菌性。 医疗装置引导器有效地将细长的医疗装置引导到患者体内。