Device and method to treat tissue with electtric current
    1.
    发明申请
    Device and method to treat tissue with electtric current 失效
    用电流电流处理组织的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090149849A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-11

    申请号:US12286126

    申请日:2008-09-26

    IPC分类号: A61B18/14

    摘要: A method of modifying properties of intrinsic tissue of an organ is provided. The method includes providing an organ, where a first electrode is disposed proximal to the organ first end. The first electrode has a surface area and insulator. A second electrode is disposed opposite the first electrode, where the organ is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The second electrode has surface area and surface insulator. An organ-shaping device is provided that is disposed on the organ between the electrodes, where the organ-shaping device deforms the organ middle section along at least one lateral direction between the electrodes. An electric current is provided between the first second electrodes, where a current density gradient is provided by the electrode surface areas and the deformed organ middle section, and the properties of the intrinsic muscle tissue are modified according to the current density gradient.

    摘要翻译: 提供了改善器官内在组织特性的方法。 该方法包括提供器官,其中第一电极设置在器官第一端附近。 第一电极具有表面积和绝缘体。 第二电极与第一电极相对设置,器官设置在第一电极和第二电极之间。 第二电极具有表面积和表面绝缘体。 提供了器官形成装置,其设置在电极之间的器官上,其中器官形成装置沿着电极之间的至少一个横向使器官中间部分变形。 在第一第二电极之间设置电流,其中由电极表面区域和变形的器官中间部分提供电流密度梯度,并且根据电流密度梯度修改本征肌肉组织的性质。

    Device and method to treat tissue with electric current
    2.
    发明授权
    Device and method to treat tissue with electric current 失效
    用电流处理组织的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08290582B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-16

    申请号:US12286126

    申请日:2008-09-26

    IPC分类号: A61N1/00 A61B18/18

    摘要: A method of modifying properties of intrinsic tissue of an organ is provided. The method includes providing an organ, where a first electrode is disposed proximal to the organ first end. The first electrode has a surface area and insulator. A second electrode is disposed opposite the first electrode, where the organ is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The second electrode has surface area and surface insulator. An organ-shaping device is provided that is disposed on the organ between the electrodes, where the organ-shaping device deforms the organ middle section along at least one lateral direction between the electrodes. An electric current is provided between the first second electrodes, where a current density gradient is provided by the electrode surface areas and the deformed organ middle section, and the properties of the intrinsic muscle tissue are modified according to the current density gradient.

    摘要翻译: 提供了改善器官内在组织特性的方法。 该方法包括提供器官,其中第一电极设置在器官第一端附近。 第一电极具有表面积和绝缘体。 第二电极与第一电极相对设置,器官设置在第一电极和第二电极之间。 第二电极具有表面积和表面绝缘体。 提供了器官形成装置,其设置在电极之间的器官上,其中器官形成装置沿着电极之间的至少一个横向使器官中间部分变形。 在第一第二电极之间设置电流,其中由电极表面区域和变形的器官中间部分提供电流密度梯度,并且根据电流密度梯度修改本征肌肉组织的性质。

    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SUPPORTING, ELEVATING, OR COMPRESSING INTERNAL STRUCTURES
    3.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR SUPPORTING, ELEVATING, OR COMPRESSING INTERNAL STRUCTURES 有权
    用于支持,启发或压缩内部结构的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US20090082617A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-26

    申请号:US12191980

    申请日:2008-08-14

    IPC分类号: A61F2/00

    摘要: The present invention relates generally to dynamic support devices, methods of providing dynamic support to target tissues, and kits comprising these devices. These devices may have particular utility in providing support to the urethra. The dynamic support devices generally comprise at least one attachment member for attachment to bodily tissue, and at least one support member, where the device capable of assuming a first configuration and a second configuration. The dynamic support devices may be configured to support a target tissue when the device is in its second configuration. The support member may comprise one or more rotating components, one or more deformable components, one or more sliding components, or a combination thereof.

    摘要翻译: 本发明一般涉及动态支持装置,为目标组织提供动态支持的方法,以及包括这些装置的套件。 这些装置在提供对尿道的支持方面可能具有特殊的用途。 动态支撑装置通常包括用于附接到身体组织的至少一个附接构件和至少一个支撑构件,其中该装置能够呈现第一构型和第二构型。 动态支持装置可以被配置为当装置处于其第二配置时支撑目标组织。 支撑构件可以包括一个或多个旋转部件,一个或多个可变形部件,一个或多个滑动部件或其组合。

    Methods and devices for supporting, elevating, or compressing internal structures
    4.
    发明授权
    Methods and devices for supporting, elevating, or compressing internal structures 有权
    用于支撑,升高或压缩内部结构的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09113989B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-25

    申请号:US12191980

    申请日:2008-08-14

    IPC分类号: A61F2/00

    摘要: The present invention relates generally to dynamic support devices, methods of providing dynamic support to target tissues, and kits comprising these devices. These devices may have particular utility in providing support to the urethra. The dynamic support devices generally comprise at least one attachment member for attachment to bodily tissue, and at least one support member, where the device capable of assuming a first configuration and a second configuration. The dynamic support devices may be configured to support a target tissue when the device is in its second configuration. The support member may comprise one or more rotating components, one or more deformable components, one or more sliding components, or a combination thereof.

    摘要翻译: 本发明一般涉及动态支持装置,为目标组织提供动态支持的方法,以及包括这些装置的套件。 这些装置在提供对尿道的支持方面可能具有特殊的用途。 动态支撑装置通常包括用于附接到身体组织的至少一个附接构件和至少一个支撑构件,其中该装置能够呈现第一构型和第二构型。 动态支持装置可以被配置为当装置处于其第二配置时支撑目标组织。 支撑构件可以包括一个或多个旋转部件,一个或多个可变形部件,一个或多个滑动部件或其组合。

    Dynamic and adjustable support devices
    5.
    发明授权
    Dynamic and adjustable support devices 有权
    动态和可调的支持设备

    公开(公告)号:US08986188B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US12110911

    申请日:2008-04-28

    IPC分类号: A61F2/02 A61F2/00

    摘要: The present invention relates generally to dynamic and/or adjustable support devices, methods of providing dynamic and/or adjustable support to target tissues, and kits comprising these devices. These devices may have particular utility in providing support to the urethra. The dynamic support devices generally comprise at least one attachment member for attachment to bodily tissue, and at least one expandable member capable of assuming an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The adjustable support devices generally comprise at least one attachment member for attachment to bodily tissue, and at least one shape-changing portion that is capable of assuming first and second configurations, each with different shapes. Additionally, the dynamic support devices may comprise features of the adjustable support devices, and vice versa.

    摘要翻译: 本发明总体上涉及动态和/或可调节的支撑装置,向目标组织提供动态和/或可调节支撑的方法,以及包括这些装置的套件。 这些装置在提供对尿道的支持方面可能具有特殊的用途。 动态支撑装置通常包括用于附接到身体组织的至少一个附接构件,以及能够承受未膨胀构型和扩张构型的至少一个可扩张构件。 可调节的支撑装置通常包括用于附接到身体组织的至少一个附接构件,以及至少一个形状改变部分,其能够具有各自具有不同形状的第一和第二构型。 另外,动态支持装置可以包括可调支持装置的特征,反之亦然。

    DYNAMIC AND ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT DEVICES
    6.
    发明申请
    DYNAMIC AND ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT DEVICES 有权
    动态和可调节的支持设备

    公开(公告)号:US20080269548A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-30

    申请号:US12110911

    申请日:2008-04-28

    IPC分类号: A61F2/02 A61B17/88

    摘要: The present invention relates generally to dynamic and/or adjustable support devices, methods of providing dynamic and/or adjustable support to target tissues, and kits comprising these devices. These devices may have particular utility in providing support to the urethra. The dynamic support devices generally comprise at least one attachment member for attachment to bodily tissue, and at least one expandable member capable of assuming an unexpanded configuration and an expanded configuration. The adjustable support devices generally comprise at least one attachment member for attachment to bodily tissue, and at least one shape-changing portion that is capable of assuming first and second configurations, each with different shapes. Additionally, the dynamic support devices may comprise features of the adjustable support devices, and vice versa.

    摘要翻译: 本发明总体上涉及动态和/或可调节的支撑装置,向目标组织提供动态和/或可调节支撑的方法,以及包括这些装置的套件。 这些装置在提供对尿道的支持方面可能具有特殊的用途。 动态支撑装置通常包括用于附接到身体组织的至少一个附接构件,以及能够承受未膨胀构型和扩张构型的至少一个可扩张构件。 可调节的支撑装置通常包括用于附接到身体组织的至少一个附接构件,以及至少一个形状改变部分,其能够具有各自具有不同形状的第一和第二构型。 另外,动态支持装置可以包括可调支持装置的特征,反之亦然。

    Devices and related methods for treating incontinence
    7.
    发明申请
    Devices and related methods for treating incontinence 审中-公开
    用于治疗失禁的装置和相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070276342A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-11-29

    申请号:US11729118

    申请日:2007-03-28

    IPC分类号: A61M27/00

    摘要: A device completely disposable within a bodily lumen of a patient and for controlling flow through the bodily lumen having a device body having a proximal end, a distal end and a device lumen within the device body extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a fixation element extending from the outer wall of device body adapted and configured to engage with the wall of the bodily lumen. The device body is adapted and configured to move from a position where the device lumen blocks flow through the bodily lumen to a position where the device lumen allows flow through the bodily lumen. In other configurations, there are one or more valves within the device lumen adapted and configured to move between a position to block flow through the bodily lumen and a position to allow flow through the bodily lumen. There is also a method for implanting a device within a body lumen by placing a device having a device body and fixation elements extending from the device body on a catheter and then dilating the body lumen such that the device body and the fixation elements may advance through the dilated body lumen without the fixation elements engaging the wall of the body lumen. Next, advancing the device to an implant site within the body lumen and then engaging the walls of the body lumen with the fixation elements.

    摘要翻译: 一种在患者的身体腔内完全一次性的装置,并且用于控制流过身体腔的流体,该装置主体具有从近端延伸到远端的装置主体内的近端,远端和装置腔, 固定元件从装置主体的外壁延伸并且被配置为与身体管腔的壁接合。 装置主体被适配和构造成从装置管腔阻止流过身体腔的位置移动到装置内腔允许流过身体腔的位置。 在其他构造中,在装置内部有一个或多个阀,其适于和构造成在阻塞流过身体腔的流动的位置和允许流过身体腔的位置之间移动。 还有一种通过将具有装置主体的装置和从装置主体延伸到导管上的固定元件放置在体腔内的方法,然后使体腔膨胀使得装置主体和固定元件可以前进 扩张的体腔而没有固定元件与体腔的壁接合。 接下来,将装置推进到体腔内的植入部位,然后使体腔的壁与固定元件接合。

    System and method to counter material deposition on devices in the urinary tract
    8.
    发明申请
    System and method to counter material deposition on devices in the urinary tract 审中-公开
    用于对抗尿道器械上物质沉积的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080208083A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-28

    申请号:US11796231

    申请日:2007-04-27

    IPC分类号: A61H1/00 A61F7/12

    摘要: The invention relates to a device and method to counteract the deposition of material on devices that dwell in the urinary tract and which include an operably connected motion-inducing actuator. Counteracting material deposition includes impeding or preventing deposition as well as diminishing extant deposition. Deposition is counteracted by moving the device with the motion-inducing actuator; motion may include movement of the device with respect to its position within the urinary tract, as well as deformational or vibrational movement of the device. Embodiments of the device receive energy from a source either by physical or wireless connection. In some embodiments the motion-inducing actuator is integral with the structure of the device, in other embodiments the actuator is a separate structure. In still other embodiments, the device receives energy directly, without intervention of an actuator. In some of these latter embodiments, the device may include an energy focusing element.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种用于抵抗材料沉积在尿道中的装置上并且包括可操作地连接的运动诱导致动器的装置和方法。 抵消材料沉积包括妨碍或防止沉积以及减少现存沉积。 通过用运动诱导致动器移动装置来抵消沉积; 运动可以包括装置相对于其在尿道内的位置的运动,以及装置的变形或振动运动。 设备的实施例通过物理或无线连接从源接收能量。 在一些实施例中,运动诱导致动器与装置的结构是一体的,在其它实施例中,致动器是单独的结构。 在其他实施例中,该设备直接接收能量,而不需要执行器的干预。 在这些后面的实施例中的一些实施例中,该装置可以包括能量聚焦元件。