Electropolishing apparatus and method for medical implants
    2.
    发明申请
    Electropolishing apparatus and method for medical implants 有权
    医疗植入物的电抛光装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070209929A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-09-13

    申请号:US11803103

    申请日:2007-05-11

    IPC分类号: C25F3/16

    摘要: An electropolishing apparatus and method are provided for polishing stents and other medical implants. The apparatus includes a motor that rotates a roller. The roller continuously rotates the medical implant to be electropolished. One of the advantages of the apparatus and method is that marks generated around the electrical contact between the anode and the medical implant are minimized. In addition, the medical implant is polished more evenly than conventional electropolishing systems.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于抛光支架和其他医疗植入物的电抛光装置和方法。 该装置包括使滚筒旋转的马达。 滚筒将医疗植入物连续旋转以进行电解抛光。 该装置和方法的优点之一是使阳极和医用植入物之间的电接触周围产生的标记最小化。 此外,医疗植入物比常规电抛光系统更均匀地抛光。

    Sling-based treatment of obstructive sleep apnea

    公开(公告)号:US10022263B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-07-17

    申请号:US13550065

    申请日:2012-07-16

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    摘要: Slings, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. An exemplary sling comprises a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing surfaces. Each end defines an end loop that defines a passageway extending through the main body. An exemplary method of treatment comprises creating two openings in the mandible of a patient; creating two longitudinal tunnels in the tongue of the patient; creating a transverse tunnel in the tongue of the patient; advancing a sling through the transverse tunnel; pulling each end of the sling through one of the longitudinal tunnels and through one of the openings in the mandible; pulling the tongue toward the front of the mouth or mandible; and securing the sling to a tissue to support the tongue in a new position.

    Methods of Providing Access to a Salivary Duct
    7.
    发明申请
    Methods of Providing Access to a Salivary Duct 有权
    提供唾液管道的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130245662A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-19

    申请号:US13607861

    申请日:2012-09-10

    IPC分类号: A61M29/02

    CPC分类号: A61M29/02 A61M2025/0681

    摘要: Methods of treatment are described. More particularly, methods of providing access to a bodily passage, such as a salivary duct, are described herein. For example, methods of providing access to a salivary duct and introducing a sheath and wire guide are described herein. In addition, various methods of treatment are described herein. For example, methods of treating a stone located within a salivary duct are described herein.

    摘要翻译: 描述了治疗方法。 更具体地,本文描述了提供对身体通道(例如唾液管)的通路的方法。 例如,本文描述了提供对唾液管的通路和引入鞘和线引导件的方法。 此外,本文描述了各种治疗方法。 例如,本文描述了治疗位于唾液管内的石块的方法。

    Sling-Based Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    9.
    发明申请
    Sling-Based Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea 有权
    阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停治疗

    公开(公告)号:US20130056009A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-07

    申请号:US13550065

    申请日:2012-07-16

    IPC分类号: A61F5/56

    CPC分类号: A61F5/566

    摘要: Slings, kits, and methods useful in the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) are described. An exemplary sling comprises a main body extending along a lengthwise axis and having first and second opposing ends, first and second opposing sides, and first and second opposing surfaces. Each end defines an end loop that defines a passageway extending through the main body. An exemplary method of treatment comprises creating two openings in the mandible of a patient; creating two longitudinal tunnels in the tongue of the patient; creating a transverse tunnel in the tongue of the patient; advancing a sling through the transverse tunnel; pulling each end of the sling through one of the longitudinal tunnels and through one of the openings in the mandible; pulling the tongue toward the front of the mouth or mandible; and securing the sling to a tissue to support the tongue in a new position.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于治疗阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停(OSA)的吊索,套件和方法。 示例性吊带包括沿着纵向轴线延伸的主体,并且具有第一和第二相对端部,第一和第二相对侧面以及第一和第二相对表面。 每个端部限定一个端部环,其限定延伸穿过主体的通道。 一种示例性的治疗方法包括在患者的下颌骨中形成两个开口; 在患者的舌头中形成两条纵向隧道; 在患者的舌头中产生横向隧道; 通过横向隧道推进吊索; 通过一个纵向隧道并通过下颌骨中的一个开口牵引吊索的每一端; 将舌头朝向嘴巴或下颌骨的前方拉扯; 并将吊带固定到组织以将舌头支撑在新的位置。