公开(公告)号：US20080097490A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11966456

申请日：2007-12-28

Applicant: Helmut Schreiber ,  Albert Santilli

Inventor： Helmut Schreiber ,  Albert Santilli

IPC: A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/1114 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/1135 ,  A61B2017/1139

Abstract: A surgical marker/connector can be provided in the form of a ring made of a fluoroscopic material, including a shape memory alloy such as NITINOL. The ring preferably includes a plurality of small suture attachments in the form of loops that are disposed on the periphery of the ring and which lie in a plane that includes the ring itself. The loops are large enough to receive sutures which, in turn, can be used to connect the ring to a portion of a patient's body, or to connect separate portions of a patient's body to each other using the marker/connector as an intermediate connector. If the ring is made of a shape memory alloy, the ring can be wrapped tightly about an elongate member such as a mandrel, which than can be inserted into the patient's body through a trochar or cannula. After insertion, the ring will change temperature and resume its original configuration where it can be sutured in place as desired. If the ring is not made of a shape memory alloy, the ring can be inserted into the patient's body by conventional surgical techniques and then sutured in place as desired.

Abstract translation: 手术标记/连接器可以以由透视材料制成的环形式提供，包括诸如NITINOL的形状记忆合金。 环优选地包括多个环形形式的小缝合线附件，其设置在环的周边上并且位于包括环本身的平面中。 这些环足够大以接收缝合线，这又可以用于将环连接到患者身体的一部分，或者使用标记/连接器作为中间连接器将患者身体的分开的部分彼此连接。 如果环由形状记忆合金制成，则环可以围绕诸如芯棒的细长构件紧密地包裹，该心轴可以通过套管或套管插入患者体内。 插入后，环将改变温度并恢复其原始配置，根据需要将其缝合到位。 如果环不是由形状记忆合金制成，则可以通过常规的手术技术将环插入患者体内，然后根据需要缝合就位。

公开(公告)号：US20070225822A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11746337

申请日：2007-05-09

Applicant: Albert Santilli ,  William Seitz

Inventor： Albert Santilli ,  William Seitz

IPC: A61F2/36 ,  A61F2/28 ,  B05D5/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/4003 ,  A61F2/44 ,  A61F2002/30299 ,  A61F2002/30604 ,  A61F2002/30616 ,  A61F2002/30878 ,  A61F2002/30934 ,  A61F2002/30981 ,  A61F2002/3827 ,  A61F2002/4007 ,  A61F2230/0093 ,  A61F2310/00017 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00574 ,  A61L27/422 ,  C23C30/00

Abstract: An orthopedic implant having a metal substrate with an articulating surface includes a coating for the articulating surface made of pyrolytic carbon. Typically, the substrate is made of a metal such as titanium or stainless steel, or alloys thereof. The pyrolytic carbon coating preferably is applied by vapor deposition.

公开(公告)号：US20050022822A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10808211

申请日：2004-03-24

Applicant: Albert Santilli ,  John Corbitt

Inventor： Albert Santilli ,  John Corbitt

IPC: A61B19/02 ,  A61B19/08 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B46/30 ,  A61B50/30 ,  A61B2046/201

Abstract: A surgical drape includes a first, closed container within which a first sheet is disposed. The first sheet has first and second opposed ends, the first end of the first sheet being removable from the container so as to remove a desired portion of the first sheet from the container, the second end of the first sheet remaining within the container. Preferably, the first container is laid across a desired portion of the table prior to placing the patient on the table. After the patient has been positioned properly and prepped, the first sheet can be pulled from underneath the patient and pulled out of the first container so that the sheet covers the table in the area of surgical interest and then covers the entire side or end of the table down to the floor. After the surgical procedure has been completed, the first sheet and the container can be removed and discarded. Desirably, the surface of the container in contact with the table is provided with adhesive that will prevent undesired movement of the container relative to either the table or the patient. If desired, the edges of the first sheet can be provided with adhesive surfaces, or possibly hook and loop fasteners, in order to secure the edges of the first sheet to selected portions of the operating table. Alternative embodiments include a second sheet that can be used to cover other portions of the operating table and a third sheet that can be used to cover portions of the patient during pre-operation preparations.

Abstract translation: 手术罩包括第一封闭容器，第一片材置于该容器中。 第一片具有第一和第二相对的端部，第一片的第一端可从容器移除，以便从容器中移除第一片的期望部分，第一片的第二端保留在容器内。 优选地，在将患者置于桌子之前，将第一容器铺设在桌子的期望部分上。 在患者被正确定位并准备好之后，第一片可以从患者的下方被拉出并从第一容器中拉出，使得片材在手术感兴趣的区域中覆盖桌子，然后覆盖整个侧面或末端 躺在地板上。 外科手术完成后，第一片和容器可以被去除并丢弃。 期望地，与桌子接触的容器的表面设置有粘合剂，其将防止容器相对于桌子或患者的不期望的移动。 如果需要，第一片的边缘可以设置有粘合表面或可能的钩环紧固件，以便将第一片的边缘固定到手术台的选定部分。 替代实施例包括可用于覆盖手术台的其他部分的第二片和可用于在手术前准备期间覆盖患者部分的第三片。

公开(公告)号：US20070185507A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11696901

申请日：2007-04-05

Applicant: Helmut Schreiber ,  Albert Santilli

Inventor： Helmut Schreiber ,  Albert Santilli

IPC: A61B17/08

CPC classification number: A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/1114 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/1135 ,  A61B2017/1139

Abstract: A surgical marker/connector in the form of a ring made of a shape memory alloy such as NITINOL is suitable for laparoscopic installation in a patient's body. The ring preferably includes a plurality of small suture attachments in the form of loops that are disposed on the periphery of the ring and which lie in a plane that includes the ring itself. The loops are large enough to receive sutures which, in turn, can be used to connect the ring to a portion of a patient's body, or to connect separate portions of a patient's body to each other using the marker/connector as an intermediate connector. Prior to installation, the ring can be wrapped tightly about an elongate member such as a mandrel, which than can be inserted into the patient's body through a trochar or cannula. After insertion, the ring will change temperature and resume its original configuration where it can be sutured in place as desired.

Abstract translation: 由诸如NITINOL之类的形状记忆合金形成的戒指形式的外科标记/连接器适用于患者体内的腹腔镜安装。 环优选地包括多个环形形式的小缝合线附件，其设置在环的周边上并且位于包括环本身的平面中。 这些环足够大以接收缝合线，这又可以用于将环连接到患者身体的一部分，或者使用标记/连接器作为中间连接器将患者身体的分开的部分彼此连接。 在安装之前，环可以围绕诸如心轴的细长构件紧紧地包裹，这可以通过套管或套管插入到患者体内。 插入后，环将改变温度并恢复其原始配置，根据需要将其缝合到位。

公开(公告)号：US20070149988A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11315799

申请日：2005-12-22

Applicant: Robert Michler ,  Albert Santilli

Inventor： Robert Michler ,  Albert Santilli

IPC: A61B17/08

CPC classification number: A61B17/1227 ,  A61B17/0057 ,  A61B2017/00243 ,  A61B2017/00584 ,  A61B2017/00632

Abstract: A device for excluding the left atrial appendage (LAA) includes first and second members, each with first and second ends. The second ends are connected by a hinge. The first ends interlock to close the device about the LAA. The members are shaped such that they can exclude the LAA without causing the development of necrotic tissue. If desired, a flexible cover can be provided and the first and second members can be disposed within the cover. If such a cover is used, it will contact the LAA in order to cushion the contact between the members and the LAA and minimize the tendency of the LAA to bleed. The invention also includes methods for using the device to exclude the LAA.

Abstract translation: 用于排除左心耳（LAA）的装置包括第一和第二构件，每个具有第一和第二端。 第二端通过铰链连接。 第一端互锁以关闭LAA的设备。 成员的形状使得它们可以排除LAA而不引起坏死组织的发展。 如果需要，可以设置柔性盖，并且第一和第二构件可以设置在盖内。 如果使用这样的盖子，它将联系LAA，以缓解成员与LAA之间的接触，并尽量减少LAA流血的倾向。 本发明还包括使用该装置排除LAA的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060253153A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：US11112292

申请日：2005-04-22

Applicant: Helmut Schreiber ,  Albert Santilli

Inventor： Helmut Schreiber ,  Albert Santilli

IPC: A61B17/04

CPC classification number: A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/0401 ,  A61B17/1114 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/1135 ,  A61B2017/1139

Abstract: A surgical marker/connector in the form of a circular ring includes a plurality of small suture attachments that are disposed about the periphery of the ring. The suture attachments preferably are in the form of loops that lie in a plane that includes the ring itself. The loops are large enough to receive sutures which, in turn, can be used to connect the ring to a portion of a patient's body, or to connect separate portions of a patient's body to each other using the marker/connector as an intermediate connector. At least a portion of the marker/connector is made of a material that can be observed by fluoroscopic examination.

Abstract translation: 圆环形式的手术标记/连接器包括围绕环的周边设置的多个小缝合线附件。 缝合线附件优选地处于包括环本身的平面中的环的形式。 这些环足够大以接收缝合线，这又可用于将环连接到患者身体的一部分，或者使用标记/连接器作为中间连接器将患者身体的分开的部分彼此连接。 标记/连接器的至少一部分由可通过荧光检查观察的材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US20080029102A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-07

申请号：US11870916

申请日：2007-10-11

Applicant: Albert Santilli ,  John Corbitt

Inventor： Albert Santilli ,  John Corbitt

IPC: A61B19/08 ,  A47G9/02

CPC classification number: A61B46/30 ,  A61B50/30 ,  A61B2046/201

Abstract: A surgical drape includes a first, closed container within which a first sheet is disposed. The first sheet has first and second opposed ends, the first end of the first sheet being removable from the container so as to remove a desired portion of the first sheet from the container, the second end of the first sheet remaining within the container. Preferably, the first container is laid across a desired portion of the table prior to placing the patient on the table. After the patient has been positioned properly and prepped, the first sheet can be pulled from underneath the patient and pulled out of the first container so that the sheet covers the table in the area of surgical interest and then covers the entire side or end of the table down to the floor. After the surgical procedure has been completed, the first sheet and the container can be removed and discarded. Desirably, the surface of the container in contact with the table is provided with adhesive that will prevent undesired movement of the container relative to either the table or the patient. If desired, the edges of the first sheet can be provided with adhesive surfaces, or possibly hook and loop fasteners, in order to secure the edges of the first sheet to selected portions of the operating table. Alternative embodiments include a second sheet that can be used to cover other portions of the operating table and a third sheet that can be used to cover portions of the patient during pre-operation preparations.

Abstract translation: 手术罩包括第一封闭容器，第一片材置于该容器中。 第一片具有第一和第二相对的端部，第一片的第一端可从容器移除，以便从容器中移除第一片的期望部分，第一片的第二端保留在容器内。 优选地，在将患者置于桌子之前，将第一容器铺设在桌子的期望部分上。 在患者被正确定位并准备好之后，第一片可以从患者的下方被拉出并从第一容器中拉出，使得片材在手术感兴趣的区域中覆盖桌子，然后覆盖整个侧面或末端 躺在地板上。 外科手术完成后，第一片和容器可以被去除并丢弃。 期望地，与桌子接触的容器的表面设置有粘合剂，其将防止容器相对于桌子或患者的不期望的移动。 如果需要，第一片的边缘可以设置有粘合表面或可能的钩环紧固件，以便将第一片的边缘固定到手术台的选定部分。 替代实施例包括可用于覆盖手术台的其他部分的第二片和可用于在手术前准备期间覆盖患者部分的第三片。

公开(公告)号：US20070203400A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-30

申请号：US11741413

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: Albert Santilli

Inventor： Albert Santilli

IPC: A61B1/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/0206 ,  A61B17/0281 ,  A61B17/0293

Abstract: A surgical retractor includes a pair of small grips that are disposed at the ends of arms that can be moved toward or away from each other. The grips engage and separate the sides of an incision that has been made in a patient. A lifting mechanism that can be attached to one of the arms enables one side of the incision to be raised relative to the other side of the incision. The lifting mechanism includes a clamp that can be connected to the retractor and a foot that is connected to the clamp and which is movable relative thereto. The foot is engageable with the patient such that extension of the foot causes a selected grip to be raised. Retraction of the foot permits the selected grip to be lowered. In the preferred embodiment, the foot is disposed at one end of a notched rack; a rotatable pinion is in contact with the notches to extend and contract the rack; and a pivotally movable pawl permits movement of the rack in one direction and prevents movement of the rack in the other direction.

Abstract translation: 手术牵开器包括一对小手柄，其设置在臂的端部，所述臂可以彼此移动或远离。 把手握住并分开在病人身上切开的两侧。 可以附接到一个臂的提升机构使得切口的一侧能够相对于切口的另一侧升高。 提升机构包括可以连接到牵开器的夹具和连接到夹具并且可相对于其移动的脚。 脚可与患者接合，使得脚的延伸引起选定的把手被抬起。 脚的缩回允许选定的把手降低。 在优选实施例中，脚设置在缺口齿条的一端; 可转动小齿轮与凹口接触以延伸和收缩齿条; 并且可枢转地移动的棘爪允许齿条沿一个方向移动，并且防止齿条在另一个方向上移动。

公开(公告)号：US20070149989A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-28

申请号：US11610836

申请日：2006-12-14

Applicant: Albert Santilli ,  Robert Michler

Inventor： Albert Santilli ,  Robert Michler

IPC: A61B17/08

CPC classification number: A61B17/122 ,  A61B17/1227 ,  A61B2017/00243 ,  A61B2017/00407

Abstract: A device for occluding a conduit includes first and second members, each with first and second ends. The second ends are connected by a hinge. The first ends interlock to close the device about the conduit. The members are shaped such that they can occlude the conduit without causing the development of damaged or necrotic tissue. If desired, a flexible cover can be provided and the first and second members can be disposed within the cover. If such a cover is used, it will contact the conduit in order to cushion the contact between the members and the conduit, minimize the tendency of the conduit to bleed, and increase traction relative to the conduit. The invention also includes methods for using the device to occlude a conduit.

Abstract translation: 用于封闭导管的装置包括第一和第二构件，每个具有第一和第二端。 第二端通过铰链连接。 第一端互锁以围绕导管关闭装置。 构件的形状使得它们可以封闭导管而不引起损伤或坏死组织的发展。 如果需要，可以设置柔性盖，并且第一和第二构件可以设置在盖内。 如果使用这样的盖子，它将接触导管以缓冲构件和导管之间的接触，从而最小化导管渗出的趋势，并增加相对于导管的牵引力。 本发明还包括使用该装置闭塞导管的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060052725A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-09

申请号：US11162258

申请日：2005-09-02

Applicant: Albert Santilli

Inventor： Albert Santilli

IPC: A61B5/107 ,  A61F2/30

CPC classification number: A61F2/4605 ,  A61B5/107 ,  A61B5/4528 ,  A61F2/30942 ,  A61F2/3804 ,  A61F2/42 ,  A61F2/4606 ,  A61F2002/30354 ,  A61F2002/30616 ,  A61F2002/3827 ,  A61F2002/3831 ,  A61F2002/4233 ,  A61F2002/4253 ,  A61F2220/0033 ,  A61F2310/00017

Abstract: A technique to manufacture small joint orthopedic implants includes the steps of taking standard radiographs of a pathologic joint and the corresponding non-pathologic joint. In order to provide an accurate frame of reference, a specialized marker is placed in the radiographic field. By inspection of the radiographs and by comparison with the marker, the dimensions of the cortical bone and the cancellous bone can be quickly and accurately determined. These dimensions can be used to manufacture a suitable implant and installation tool. Typically, the implant will include a stem from which a post projects. A radially extending collar is located at the intersection between the stem and the post. A mating head is attached to the post. The head closely approximates the size and shape of the natural head being replaced. The stem will be non-round in cross-section to prevent rotation of the stem in the bone. For many applications, the head will not be fixedly attached to the post, but will be rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the post. One or more spacers that fit about the stem also can be provided in order to adjust the distance that the head projects from the bone.

Abstract translation: 制造小关节骨科植入物的技术包括采取病理关节的标准射线照相和相应的非病理关节的步骤。 为了提供准确的参考框架，在射线照相领域中放置专门的标记物。 通过检查放射照片并与标记物进行比较，可以快速准确地确定皮质骨和松质骨的尺寸。 这些尺寸可用于制造合适的植入物和安装工具。 通常，植入物将包括柱，其中桩从该茎突出。 径向延伸的套环位于杆和柱之间的交叉处。 配合头连接到柱上。 头部紧密接近被替换的自然头部的大小和形状。 茎部横截面为非圆形，以防止茎在骨骼中的转动。 对于许多应用来说，头部不会固定在柱上，而是能够围绕柱的纵向轴线旋转。 也可以设置一个或多个适合于茎的间隔物，以调节头部从骨头伸出的距离。