公开(公告)号：US20060083859A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10969449

申请日：2004-10-20

Applicant: Todd Robida

Inventor： Todd Robida

IPC: B05D3/02 ,  B01J19/08 ,  B29C71/04 ,  A61F2/82

CPC classification number: B05D1/02 ,  B05B13/02 ,  B05B13/0221 ,  B05D1/22 ,  B05D3/20

Abstract: A method of reducing coating defects is provided. A non-contact coating system is provided that includes a high-powered magnet adapted to suspend an object and an arrangement for creating a coating mist in a suspension zone of the magnet. A method is provided for holding a device during a coating process. The method includes applying a magnetic field to the device and contacting a coating material with the device. The magnetic field causes the device to be suspended in a coating zone. A medical appliance is provided having a coating applied by a method. The method includes positioning the medical appliance in a coating zone; suspending the medical appliance in the coating zone by applying a magnetic field; and contacting the medical appliance with the coating. An article of manufacture is provided that is produced by a method. The method includes moving the article into a suspension area; applying a magnetic field to hold the article in the suspension area; and creating a cloud of coating material in the suspension area. A method for applying a coating to an object is provided that includes suspending a mist of the coating in a magnetic field and dropping the object through the mist.

Abstract translation: 提供了减少涂层缺陷的方法。 提供了一种非接触涂覆系统，其包括适于悬挂物体的大功率磁体和用于在磁体的悬浮区域中产生涂层雾的布置。 提供了一种在涂覆过程中保持装置的方法。 所述方法包括对所述装置施加磁场并将涂层材料与所述装置接触。 磁场使装置悬浮在涂层区域中。 提供具有通过一种方法施加的涂层的医疗器具。 该方法包括将医疗器具定位在涂覆区域中; 通过施加磁场将医疗器具悬挂在涂覆区域中; 并将医疗器具与涂层接触。 提供了通过一种方法制造的制品。 该方法包括将物品移动到悬挂区域中; 施加磁场以将物品保持在悬挂区域中; 并在悬浮区域中形成一层涂料。 提供了一种将涂层施加到物体上的方法，其包括将涂层的雾悬浮在磁场中并使物体落下通过雾。

公开(公告)号：US07306677B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-11

申请号：US10769397

申请日：2004-01-30

Applicant: Todd Robida

Inventor： Todd Robida

IPC: B05C13/00

CPC classification number: B05B13/0207 ,  A61F2/82

Abstract: A device is provided for holding an appliance from an interior that may include a center support shaft, two arbors arranged on the center support shaft in a spaced apart position, a plurality of springs coupled to the two arbors, and an actuator coupled to the center support shaft and adapted to decrease the distance between the two arbors. The device may be adapted to support a hollow cylindrical object from an inside of the hollow cylindrical object. The hollow cylindrical object may include a stent. When the actuator is actuated, the plurality of springs may be compressed and each spring may buckle in at least one buckle region. Actuating the actuator may cause the plurality of springs to expand and to clamp a stent. Deactuating the actuator may cause the plurality of springs to retract and to release a stent. A system for coating a medical appliance is provided. A method for coating a medical appliance is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从内部保持器具的装置，该内部可包括中心支撑轴，在间隔开的位置上布置在中心支撑轴上的两个轴心，耦合到两个轴向的多个弹簧以及联接到中心的致动器 支撑轴，适于减小两个轴心之间的距离。 该装置可以适于从中空圆柱形物体的内部支撑中空圆柱形物体。 中空的圆柱形物体可以包括支架。 当致动器被致动时，多个弹簧可以被压缩，并且每个弹簧可以在至少一个带扣区域中扣合。 致动致动器可能导致多个弹簧膨胀并夹紧支架。 致动器的致动器可以使得多个弹簧缩回并释放支架。 提供了一种用于涂覆医疗器具的系统。 提供一种医用器具的涂敷方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050166841A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-04

申请号：US10769397

申请日：2004-01-30

Applicant: Todd Robida

Inventor： Todd Robida

IPC: A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/82 ,  B05B13/02 ,  B05C5/00 ,  A61F2/54

CPC classification number: B05B13/0207 ,  A61F2/82

Abstract: A device is provided for holding an appliance from an interior that may include a center support shaft, two arbors arranged on the center support shaft in a spaced apart position, a plurality of springs coupled to the two arbors, and an actuator coupled to the center support shaft and adapted to decrease the distance between the two arbors. The device may be adapted to support a hollow cylindrical object from an inside of the hollow cylindrical object. The hollow cylindrical object may include a stent. When the actuator is actuated, the plurality of springs may be compressed and each spring may buckle in at least one buckle region. Actuating the actuator may cause the plurality of springs to expand and to clamp a stent. Deactuating the actuator may cause the plurality of springs to retract and to release a stent. A system for coating a medical appliance is provided. A method for coating a medical appliance is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从内部保持器具的装置，该内部可包括中心支撑轴，在间隔开的位置上布置在中心支撑轴上的两个轴心，耦合到两个轴向的多个弹簧以及联接到中心的致动器 支撑轴，适于减小两个轴心之间的距离。 该装置可以适于从中空圆柱形物体的内部支撑中空圆柱形物体。 中空的圆柱形物体可以包括支架。 当致动器被致动时，多个弹簧可以被压缩，并且每个弹簧可以在至少一个带扣区域中扣合。 致动致动器可能导致多个弹簧膨胀并夹紧支架。 致动器的致动器可以使得多个弹簧缩回并释放支架。 提供了一种用于涂覆医疗器具的系统。 提供一种医用器具的涂敷方法。

公开(公告)号：US08277867B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US12208789

申请日：2008-09-11

Applicant: Gerald Fredrickson ,  Bill Dorogy ,  Todd Robida ,  Paul Sojka

Inventor： Gerald Fredrickson ,  Bill Dorogy ,  Todd Robida ,  Paul Sojka

IPC: B05D1/04 ,  B05B5/035 ,  B05C11/02

CPC classification number: B05B5/025 ,  A61F2/82 ,  A61F2240/001 ,  A61F2250/0067 ,  B05B1/08 ,  B05B5/0533 ,  B05B13/0228 ,  B05B17/04 ,  B05B17/06 ,  B05D1/04

Abstract: Systems and methods for coating medical devices are provided that allow for relatively precise control over the deposition area and coating uniformity with improved efficiency. A microdrop source is used to provide a flow of coating microdrops. A charging electrode disposed near the outlet of the coating source gives each microdrop an electrostatic charge. As the microdrop travels toward the medical device to be coated, a control electrode alters the trajectory of the microdrop. The invention can include a scanner to scan or image the medical device as the coating is applied and a control system to adjust parameters of the deposition process based on information provided by the scanner.

Abstract translation: 提供用于涂覆医疗装置的系统和方法，其允许相对精确地控制沉积区域和涂层均匀性，同时提高效率。 微滴源用于提供涂层微滴的流动。 设置在涂层源的出口附近的充电电极给每个微滴静电电荷。 当微滴向待涂覆的医疗装置行进时，控制电极改变微滴的轨迹。 本发明可以包括扫描器，以便在施加涂层时扫描或成像医疗装置，以及控制系统，用于根据由扫描器提供的信息来调整沉积过程的参数。

公开(公告)号：US08097291B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US11446262

申请日：2006-06-05

Applicant: Gerald Fredrickson ,  Lan Pham ,  Marlene Schwarz ,  Todd Robida

Inventor： Gerald Fredrickson ,  Lan Pham ,  Marlene Schwarz ,  Todd Robida

IPC: B05D3/04 ,  B05D3/14 ,  B05D1/32

CPC classification number: B05D3/042 ,  A61L2420/02 ,  B05B5/082 ,  B05B12/18 ,  B05B13/02 ,  B05B13/0228 ,  B05B14/00 ,  B05D1/002 ,  B05D1/04

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, processes, and systems for coating portions of a workpiece as well as to workpieces that have themselves been coated in accord with the invention. Under these methods and processes of the invention, a means to repel may be positioned on a mandrel prior to applying a coating to the workpiece. The means to repel may prevent the coating of a target surface of the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于涂覆工件的部分以及本身已经根据本发明进行了涂覆的工件的方法，工艺和系统。 在本发明的这些方法和方法下，在将涂层施加到工件之前，排斥装置可以定位在心轴上。 排斥的方法可以防止工件的目标表面的涂覆。

公开(公告)号：US20070281092A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11446262

申请日：2006-06-05

Applicant: Gerald Fredrickson ,  Lan Pham ,  Marlene Schwarz ,  Todd Robida

Inventor： Gerald Fredrickson ,  Lan Pham ,  Marlene Schwarz ,  Todd Robida

IPC: A61L33/00 ,  B05D1/32

CPC classification number: B05D3/042 ,  A61L2420/02 ,  B05B5/082 ,  B05B12/18 ,  B05B13/02 ,  B05B13/0228 ,  B05B14/00 ,  B05D1/002 ,  B05D1/04

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, processes, and systems for coating portions of a workpiece as well as to workpieces that have themselves been coated in accord with the invention. Under these methods and processes of the invention, a means to repel may be positioned on a mandrel prior to applying a coating to the workpiece. The means to repel may prevent the coating of a target surface of the workpiece.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于涂覆工件的部分以及本身已经根据本发明进行了涂覆的工件的方法，工艺和系统。 在本发明的这些方法和方法下，在将涂层施加到工件之前，排斥装置可以定位在心轴上。 排斥的方法可以防止工件的目标表面的涂覆。

公开(公告)号：US20050205691A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US10801307

申请日：2004-03-16

Applicant: Todd Robida

Inventor： Todd Robida

IPC: B05B9/03 ,  F16K31/122 ,  G01N35/10 ,  B05B9/04

CPC classification number: B05B9/03

Abstract: A double pneumatic acting valve includes a default neutral state so that the valve seats remain open when not in use, which prevents gluing of the valve seats in the closed position. The valve can be used in a medical device coating application unit, which is adapted to apply a coating solution (i.e., a solution or suspension that contains an organic liquid or an aqueous-organic liquid as well as a polymer, a pharmaceutical additive, or both a polymer and a pharmaceutical additive) to a medical device. The three-way valve is in fluid communication with a reservoir containing the coating solution. An outlet is provided for applying the coating to the medical device. A receptacle is included for withdrawing the coating solution from the reservoir when the valve is in a first position and for expelling the withdrawn the coating solution through the outlet port when the valve is in a second position. The valve includes two tubing connections coupled to two pneumatically actuated valves. The first valve includes a first pneumatically actuated plunger, and is coupled to one of the tubing connections. The second valve includes a second pneumatically actuated plunger, and is coupled to the other tubing connection. The second plunger is disposed opposite the first plunger.

Abstract translation: 双气动作动阀包括默认中立状态，使得阀座在不使用时保持打开，这防止阀座在闭合位置的胶合。 该阀可以用于医疗装置涂覆施用单元中，其适于施加涂布溶液（即，包含有机液体或含水有机液体的溶液或悬浮液以及聚合物，药物添加剂或 聚合物和药物添加剂）到医疗装置。 三通阀与包含涂层溶液的储存器流体连通。 提供用于将涂层施加到医疗装置的出口。 包括容器，用于当阀处于第一位置时从储存器中抽出涂布溶液，并且当阀处于第二位置时通过出口排出抽出的涂布溶液。 该阀包括联接到两个气动致动阀的两个管路连接。 第一阀包括第一气动致动柱塞，并联接到管道连接件之一。 第二阀包括第二气动致动柱塞，并且联接到另一管道连接。 第二柱塞设置成与第一柱塞相对。

公开(公告)号：US08709093B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US13191827

申请日：2011-07-27

Applicant: Todd Robida ,  Mark Boden

Inventor： Todd Robida ,  Mark Boden

IPC: A61F2/04 ,  A61F2/06 ,  A61F2/20

CPC classification number: A61F2/91 ,  A61F2/848 ,  A61F2002/046 ,  A61F2230/005

Abstract: A tracheal stent is an expandable tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. Circumferentially adjacent surface protrusions extend outwardly from the outer surface of the expandable tubular member. These surface protrusions have an outer surface, a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. When the tracheal stent is deployed, the outer surface of the surface protrusion applies a radial force to a wall of the trachea to remove an airway constriction.

Abstract translation: 气管支架是具有近端，远端，内表面和外表面的可扩张管状构件。 周向相邻的表面突起从可膨胀管状构件的外表面向外延伸。 这些表面突起具有外表面，第一侧表面和第二侧表面。 当气管支架被展开时，表面突起的外表面向气管的壁施加径向力以去除气道收缩。

公开(公告)号：US20120035715A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US13191827

申请日：2011-07-27

Applicant: Todd Robida ,  Mark Boden

Inventor： Todd Robida ,  Mark Boden

IPC: A61F2/82

CPC classification number: A61F2/91 ,  A61F2/848 ,  A61F2002/046 ,  A61F2230/005

Abstract: A tracheal stent is an expandable tubular member having a proximal end, a distal end, an inner surface, and an outer surface. Circumferentially adjacent surface protrusions extend outwardly from the outer surface of the expandable tubular member. These surface protrusions have an outer surface, a first lateral surface and a second lateral surface. When the tracheal stent is deployed, the outer surface of the surface protrusion applies a radial force to a wall of the trachea to remove an airway constriction.

Abstract translation: 气管支架是具有近端，远端，内表面和外表面的可扩张管状构件。 周向相邻的表面突起从可膨胀管状构件的外表面向外延伸。 这些表面突起具有外表面，第一侧表面和第二侧表面。 当气管支架被展开时，表面突起的外表面向气管的壁施加径向力以去除气道收缩。

公开(公告)号：US20090281663A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-12

申请号：US12435791

申请日：2009-05-05

Applicant: Todd ROBIDA

Inventor： Todd ROBIDA

IPC: G05B19/02 ,  B01F13/10 ,  B01F15/06 ,  B01F11/00 ,  B01F15/00

CPC classification number: B01F11/0002 ,  B01F9/0001 ,  B01F15/00389 ,  B01F15/00396

Abstract: A dual-axis mixing device having a rotatable main support and one or more attached offset supports such as turntables is provided. The main support and offset rotational supports can be controlled independently of one another to reduce or prevent dead zone formation in materials mixed in the centrifuge. An operator can specify various rotation procedures depending on the materials to be mixed and the operator's observation of the materials during the mixing process.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有可旋转主支撑件和一个或多个附接的偏移支架（例如转盘）的双轴混合装置。 可以独立于彼此控制主支撑和偏移旋转支撑件，以减少或防止在离心机中混合的材料中的死区形成。 操作者可以根据要混合的材料和操作员在混合过程中对材料的观察来指定各种旋转程序。