公开(公告)号：US07588541B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US10766707

申请日：2004-01-28

申请人： Jared Floyd ,  Steven Bunce

发明人： Jared Floyd ,  Steven Bunce

IPC分类号： A61B8/00

CPC分类号： A61M25/02 ,  A61B17/3403 ,  A61B2017/3413 ,  A61B2017/347

摘要： In one embodiment, a needle guide is attached to the end of an ultrasonic probe in a manner such that the needle will follow a known trajectory under control of the needle guide. The surgeon then positions the needle guide by looking at the ultrasound image formed from the ultrasound radiated from the probe. In one embodiment, the needle guide has a release mechanism that allows the needle (or other medical device) that had been positioned in the guide to remain in the patient when the probe is removed. In one embodiment, the needle guide is designed to be releasably mounted to a bracket which, in turn, is releasably mounted to the end of the probe.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，针引导件以使得针在针引导件的控制下遵循已知轨迹的方式附接到超声波探头的端部。 外科医生然后通过观察由从探针辐射的超声波形成的超声图像来定位针引导件。 在一个实施例中，针引导件具有释放机构，其允许当移除探头时已经定位在引导件中的针（或其他医疗装置）保留在患者体内。 在一个实施例中，针引导件被设计成可释放地安装到支架上，支架又可释放地安装到探头的端部。

公开(公告)号：US20070049822A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11216735

申请日：2005-08-31

申请人： Steven Bunce ,  Blake Little

发明人： Steven Bunce ,  Blake Little

IPC分类号： A61B8/00

CPC分类号： A61B17/3403 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2017/00482 ,  A61B2017/3413 ,  A61B2090/0811

摘要： Systems and methods are shown which provide feedback with respect to the desired or proper placement of a medical device guide without introducing protuberances or other perturbations to the surface of devices used in medical procedures. Embodiments provide a biopsy needle guide bracket for use with an ultrasound transducer assembly, wherein the biopsy needle guide bracket and ultrasound transducer assembly are adapted to detect when the biopsy needle guide bracket is properly located on the ultrasound transducer assembly using one or more sensors. Embodiments may implement various sensor technology, such as Hall effect sensors, optical sensors, capacitive coupled sensors, inductive coupled sensors, and/or the like to provide feedback with respect to placement of a medical device guide.

摘要翻译： 示出了系统和方法，其提供关于医疗装置引导件的期望或适当放置的反馈，而不将突出物或其他扰动引入医疗程序中使用的装置的表面。 实施例提供了一种用于与超声换能器组件一起使用的活检针引导支架，其中活检针导向支架和超声换能器组件适合于使用一个或多个传感器检测活检针导向支架何时适当地位于超声换能器组件上。 实施例可以实现各种传感器技术，例如霍尔效应传感器，光学传感器，电容耦合传感器，电感耦合传感器等，以提供关于医疗设备引导件的放置的反馈。

公开(公告)号：US06447451B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09564600

申请日：2000-05-03

申请人： Gregory Wing ,  Steven Bunce ,  Andrew T. Dunn ,  Brian Epps ,  Paul Stevens

发明人： Gregory Wing ,  Steven Bunce ,  Andrew T. Dunn ,  Brian Epps ,  Paul Stevens

IPC分类号： A61B801

CPC分类号： G01S7/5208 ,  A61B8/4405 ,  A61B8/4411 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/4433 ,  F16M11/041 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/2014 ,  F16M11/42 ,  G01S7/52017 ,  G01S15/899 ,  G06F1/1632

摘要： A mobile ultrasound diagnostic instrument including a self-powered ultrasound console having electronics for driving a transducer array and processing reflected ultrasound waves, and a visual display for processed ultrasound waves. A docking stand is provided for the console and includes a sleeve for slidably receiving the console of the instrument, the sleeve being configured to expose the visual display and manual controls of the console. A vertical support positions the sleeve in a raised position above the base, which preferably includes wheels for moving the docking stand and diagnostic instrument during use. The sleeve preferably includes a signal connector for mating with a connector of the console and receiving video signals for auxiliary display. A power connector can be provided for mating with a power connector of the console for operating the console and for charging batteries in the console. The sleeve is attached to the vertical support by universal motion joint whereby the sleeve can be rotated and tilted during use, and the vertical support is extendible to vary height of the sleeve. Preferably the vertical support includes a coupler for joining the first portion of the vertical support attached to the sleeve and a second portion of the vertical support attached to the base, the first portion being removable from the second portion and attachable to a second vertical support such as an immobile stand for desk use.

摘要翻译： 一种移动超声诊断仪器，包括具有用于驱动换能器阵列和处理反射超声波的电子装置的自供电超声控制台以及用于处理的超声波的视觉显示器。 为控台提供对接架，并且包括用于可滑动地接收仪器的控制台的套筒，该套筒被配置为暴露视觉显示器和控制台的手动控制。 垂直支撑件将套管定位在基座上方的升高位置，其优选地包括用于在使用期间移动对接架和诊断仪器的轮子。 套筒优选地包括用于与控制台的连接器配合并接收用于辅助显示的视频信号的信号连接器。 可以提供电源连接器，用于与控制台的电源连接器配合，用于操作控制台和在控制台中为电池充电。 套筒通过万向运动接头附接到垂直支撑件，由此套筒可以在使用过程中旋转和倾斜，并且垂直支撑件可延伸以改变套筒的高度。 优选地，垂直支撑件包括用于连接附接到套筒的垂直支撑件的第一部分和附接到基座的垂直支撑件的第二部分的联接器，第一部分可从第二部分移除并可附接到第二垂直支撑件 作为桌面使用的固定立场。

公开(公告)号：US5401591A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-28

申请号：US150476

申请日：1993-11-10

申请人： Jon M. Bishay ,  Steven Bunce

发明人： Jon M. Bishay ,  Steven Bunce

IPC分类号： G06K7/10 ,  H01M2/10

CPC分类号： G06K7/10881 ,  H01M2/1055 ,  H01M2/1094

摘要： A cup-shaped protective boot of a resilient material covers a portion of a battery pack which protrudes out of an interior chamber of a handle of a portable, battery-powered, hand-held device. The handle releasably receives the battery pack, and the protective boot forms an environmental seal for the end of the handle to inhibit the entry of contaminants into the handle. The protective boot forms an extended gripping surface for the handle and provides protection against impact shock.

摘要翻译： 弹性材料的杯形保护罩覆盖从便携式电池供电的手持式装置的手柄的内部室中突出的电池组的一部分。 手柄可释放地接收电池组，并且保护靴形成用于手柄端部的环境密封以抑制污染物进入手柄。 保护靴形成了用于手柄的延伸夹持表面，并提供防止冲击冲击的保护。

公开(公告)号：US20050131291A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10766707

申请日：2004-01-28

申请人： Jared Floyd ,  Steven Bunce

发明人： Jared Floyd ,  Steven Bunce

IPC分类号： A61B17/34 ,  A61M25/02 ,  A61B5/05

CPC分类号： A61M25/02 ,  A61B17/3403 ,  A61B2017/3413 ,  A61B2017/347

摘要： In one embodiment, a needle guide is attached to the end of an ultrasonic probe in a manner such that the needle will follow a known trajectory under control of the needle guide. The surgeon then positions the needle guide by looking at the ultrasound image formed from the ultrasound radiated from the probe. In one embodiment, the needle guide has a release mechanism that allows the needle (or other medical device) that had been positioned in the guide to remain in the patient when the probe is removed. In one embodiment, the needle guide is designed to be releasably mounted to a bracket which, in turn, is releasably mounted to the end of the probe.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，针引导件以使得针在针引导件的控制下遵循已知轨迹的方式附接到超声波探头的端部。 外科医生然后通过观察由从探针辐射的超声波形成的超声图像来定位针引导件。 在一个实施例中，针引导件具有释放机构，其允许当移除探头时已经定位在引导件中的针（或其他医疗装置）保留在患者体内。 在一个实施例中，针引导件被设计成可释放地安装到支架上，支架又可释放地安装到探头的端部。

公开(公告)号：US06604630B1

公开(公告)日：2003-08-12

申请号：US10066337

申请日：2002-01-30

申请人： Bryan S. Cabatic ,  Stephanie Barnes ,  Steven Bunce ,  Patrick Martin ,  Bricin Epps ,  Carol Perron

发明人： Bryan S. Cabatic ,  Stephanie Barnes ,  Steven Bunce ,  Patrick Martin ,  Bricin Epps ,  Carol Perron

IPC分类号： B65D8538

CPC分类号： A61B50/31 ,  A61B8/4411 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B2050/311

摘要： A carrying case is dimensioned to present a lightweight ultrasound device and one or more accessory products in an organized fashion, to a physician to reduce set up time for diagnostic examinations. The carrying case having a handle and at least one fastener for securing the carrying case in a closed configuration. The carry case comprising at least one instrument panel, the instrument panel having a top side edge and a bottom edge, and having a plurality of harnesses for the secure positioning of a lightweight ultrasound device, a data recording device and at least one transducer, the instrument panel being substantially inflexible, a first accessory panel being flexibly connected to the top edge of the instrument panel such that the first accessory panel may be folded over the instrument panel.

摘要翻译： 手提箱的尺寸被设计为以有组织的方式呈现轻量级超声装置和一个或多个附件产品，以减少用于诊断检查的建立时间。 所述手提箱具有手柄和至少一个紧固件，用于将所述手提箱固定在封闭构造中。 所述携带箱包括至少一个仪表板，所述仪表板具有顶侧边缘和底边缘，并且具有多个用于轻量级超声装置，数据记录装置和至少一个换能器的固定定位的线束， 仪表板基本上是不灵活的，第一附件面板柔性地连接到仪表板的顶部边缘，使得第一附件面板可以折叠在仪表板上。

公开(公告)号：US06203498B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-20

申请号：US09306372

申请日：1999-05-06

申请人： Steven Bunce ,  Lauren S. Pflugrath

发明人： Steven Bunce ,  Lauren S. Pflugrath

IPC分类号： A61B800

CPC分类号： A61B8/4455 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/06 ,  A61B8/13 ,  A61B8/14 ,  A61B8/4427 ,  A61B8/4494 ,  A61B2560/0456 ,  G01S7/52028 ,  G01S7/5206 ,  G01S7/52079 ,  G01S7/5208 ,  G01S15/8915 ,  G01S15/892 ,  G01S15/899 ,  G10K11/004 ,  G10K11/345

摘要： A hand held ultrasonic imaging device is provided as an integral unit with all components and circuitry necessary for both image acquisition and image display included in a single enclosure. Usually, the device will also include an on-board battery so that it can be used without any power cords or other cables. Preferably, the device is provided as part of a system including a recharging base unit having a receptacle for removably receiving and storing the hand held device.

摘要翻译： 提供手持超声波成像装置作为整体单元，其中包括单个外壳中的图像采集和图像显示所需的所有组件和电路。 通常，该设备还将包括一个板载电池，使其可以在没有任何电源线或其他电缆的情况下使用。 优选地，该装置被提供为包括具有用于可移除地接收和存储手持装置的插座的充电基座单元的系统的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US06371918B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09564602

申请日：2000-05-03

申请人： Steven Bunce

发明人： Steven Bunce

IPC分类号： A61B814

CPC分类号： H01R13/62 ,  A61B8/44 ,  A61B8/4483

摘要： Disclosed is a transducer connector which overcomes limitations in the prior art by allowing significant reduction in connector size and weight. Key attributes of this invention are electrical contacts incorporated onto a printed circuit board, a folding latch assembly, and the use of lightweight, rigid materials for fabrication. Additionally, the mating half of the connector may be mounted directly on a printed circuit board implementing circuitry for a diagnostic ultrasound instrument, thus saving weight, volume, and complexity.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种换能器连接器，其通过允许显着降低连接器尺寸和重量来克服现有技术中的限制。 本发明的主要特征是结合到印刷电路板上的电触点，折叠闩锁组件以及用于制造的轻质刚性材料的使用。 此外，连接器的配合半部可以直接安装在实现用于诊断超声仪器的电路的印刷电路板上，从而节省了重量，体积和复杂性。

公开(公告)号：US20090270722A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12499908

申请日：2009-07-09

申请人： Jared Floyd ,  Steven Bunce

发明人： Jared Floyd ,  Steven Bunce

IPC分类号： A61B8/00

CPC分类号： A61M25/02 ,  A61B17/3403 ,  A61B2017/3413 ,  A61B2017/347

摘要： In one embodiment, a needle guide is attached to the end of an ultrasonic probe in a manner such that the needle will follow a known trajectory under control of the needle guide. The surgeon then positions the needle guide by looking at the ultrasound image formed from the ultrasound radiated from the probe. In one embodiment, the needle guide has a release mechanism that allows the needle (or other medical device) that had been positioned in the guide to remain in the patient when the probe is removed. In one embodiment, the needle guide is designed to be releasably mounted to a bracket which, in turn, is releasably mounted to the end of the probe.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，针引导件以使得针在针引导件的控制下遵循已知轨迹的方式附接到超声波探头的端部。 外科医生然后通过观察由从探针辐射的超声波形成的超声图像来定位针引导件。 在一个实施例中，针引导件具有释放机构，其允许当移除探头时已经定位在引导件中的针（或其他医疗装置）保留在患者体内。 在一个实施例中，针引导件被设计成可释放地安装到支架上，支架又可释放地安装到探头的端部。

公开(公告)号：US5401592A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-28

申请号：US150486

申请日：1993-11-10

申请人： David Gilpin ,  Steven Bunce

发明人： David Gilpin ,  Steven Bunce

IPC分类号： H01M2/10

CPC分类号： H01M2/1055

摘要： A latching system for a battery pack of a hand-held, portable electronic device. A primary latch on the front panel of the battery pack releasably engages a retaining shoulder portion within a battery housing to removably secure the battery pack in a fully installed, electrically connected position within the electronic device. Secondary latches are connected to the left and right side panels of the battery pack at a position away from the primary latch. Each secondary latch is adapted to releasably engage a secondary retaining shoulder within the housing to retain the battery pack in a partially removed position. Elongated electrical contacts are connected to the battery pack and provide electrical contact between the battery pack and the electronic as battery pack is moved from the installed position to the partially removed position. A switch coupled to the battery pack detects movement of the battery pack from the installed position. The primary and secondary latches each have an outwardly biased lever arm movably connected to the battery pack and a head member connected to the lever arm. The primary and secondary latches are arranged so the secondary latches are inaccessible until the battery pack is moved to the partially removed position.

摘要翻译： 一种用于手持便携式电子设备的电池组的闭锁系统。 电池组前面板上的主闩锁可释放地与电池壳体内的保持肩部接合，以将电池组可拆卸地固定在电子设备内完全安装的电气连接位置。 次级闩锁在远离主闩锁的位置处连接到电池组的左侧和右侧板。 每个辅助闩锁适于可释放地接合壳体内的次级保持肩部以将电池组保持在部分移除的位置。 细长的电触头连接到电池组，并且当电池组从安装位置移动到部分移除的位置时，电池组和电子装置之间提供电接触。 耦合到电池组的开关检测电池组从安装位置的移动。 主闩锁和次闩锁各自具有可移动地连接到电池组的向外偏压的杠杆臂和连接到杠杆臂的头部构件。 主锁存器和辅助锁存器被布置成使得次级锁存器不可访问，直到电池组移动到部分移除的位置。