公开(公告)号：US20020068932A1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-06

申请号：US10024747

申请日：2001-12-19

Applicant: Curon Medical, Inc.

Inventor： Stuart Edwards ,  John Gaiser ,  David S. Utley ,  Scott West ,  Jay Qin

IPC: A61B018/04

CPC classification number: A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00035 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00232 ,  A61B2018/00261 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00273 ,  A61B2018/00285 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00488 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00654 ,  A61B2018/0066 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  Y10S128/922

Abstract: Systems and methods deploy an electrode structure in contact with the tissue region. The electrode structure carries a sensor at a known location on the electrode structure to monitor an operating condition. The systems and methods provide an interface, which generate an idealized image of the electrode structure and an indicator image to represent the monitored operating condition in a spatial position on the idealized image corresponding to the location of the sensor on the electrode structure. The interface displays a view image comprising the idealized image and indicator image. The systems and methods cause the electrode structure to apply energy to heat the tissue region while the view image is displayed on the display screen.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法部署与组织区域接触的电极结构。 电极结构在电极结构上的已知位置处携带传感器以监测操作状态。 系统和方法提供了一种接口，其产生电极结构的理想化图像和指示图像，以在对应于电极结构上的传感器的位置的理想化图像上的空间位置中表示监视的操作条件。 界面显示包含理想图像和指示图像的视图。 当视觉图像显示在显示屏上时，系统和方法使电极结构施加能量来加热组织区域。

公开(公告)号：US20040133197A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-08

申请号：US10674242

申请日：2003-09-29

Applicant: Curon Medical, Inc.

Inventor： David Utley ,  Scott West ,  John Gaiser ,  Rachel Croft

IPC: A61B018/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 ,  A61B1/31 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B2018/00267 ,  A61B2018/00482 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/0091 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/007

Abstract: A sphincter tissue region is treated using a support structure sized for advancement into the anal canal. At least one electrode is carried by the structure. A mechanism is coupled to the electrode to move the electrode between a first position retracted in the support structure and a second position extended from the support structure through surface tissue to penetrate a subsurface tissue region at or near a sphincter in the anal canal. A cable is coupled to the electrode to conduct energy for application by the electrode to form a lesion in the subsurface tissue region.

Abstract translation: 括约肌组织区域使用尺寸适合进入肛管的支撑结构来治疗。 该结构承载至少一个电极。 机构耦合到电极以在缩回到支撑结构中的第一位置和从支撑结构延伸穿过表面组织的第二位置之间移动电极，以穿透肛管内的括约肌处或附近的下表面组织区域。 电缆耦合到电极以传导电极施加的能量，以在地下组织区域中形成病变。

公开(公告)号：US20020162555A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-07

申请号：US10017685

申请日：2001-12-14

Applicant: Curon Medical, Inc.

Inventor： Scott West ,  David S. Utley ,  John W. Gaiser

IPC: A61M016/00 ,  A62B018/08

CPC classification number: A61B18/1485 ,  A61B1/00154 ,  A61M16/0493 ,  A61M25/02 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/024 ,  Y10S128/06 ,  Y10S128/26

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for positioning and stabilizing an external instrument during insertion of the instrument through the oral cavity (e.g., insertion of a catheter through the oral cavity and into the esophagus or cardia for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)). The systems and methods provide a gripping tool for association with a bite block, capable of selectively moving between an open position in which the instrument may be inserted or removed, and a closed position in which the external instrument is held in a fixed position.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法，用于在将器械插入口腔（例如，将导管穿过口腔插入食管或贲门以治疗胃食管反流病（GERD））期间定位和稳定外部器械。 这些系统和方法提供了一种用于与咬合块相关联的夹持工具，其能够选择性地在可以插入或移除该器械的打开位置之间移动，以及将外部器械保持在固定位置的关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US20020151871A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：US10017906

申请日：2001-12-14

Applicant: Curon Medical, Inc.

Inventor： John W. Gaiser ,  Scott West ,  David S. Utley ,  David Huynh

IPC: A61M025/01 ,  A61M025/09 ,  A61M031/00 ,  A61M029/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B1/00154 ,  A61M16/0493 ,  A61M25/02 ,  A61M2025/024

Abstract: Systems and methods for treating a tissue region employ an expandable structure projecting beyond the distal end of a catheter tube. A distal tail projects beyond the far end of the basket assembly. The distal tail includes a guidewire lumen that accommodates passage of a guidewire without threading the guidewire through the catheter tube.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗组织区域的系统和方法使用突出超过导管管的远端的可扩张结构。 远端的尾巴超出了篮子组件的远端。 远端尾部包括导丝管腔，该导丝腔容纳导丝的通道，而不将导丝穿过导管。