Medical implant device for electrostimulation using discrete micro-electrodes

    公开(公告)号:US07096070B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US09777979

    申请日:2001-02-06

    CPC classification number: A61N1/05

    Abstract: An improved medical implant device is provided which has a plurality of micro-electrodes. The use of a plurality of micro-electrodes allows a clinically effective electrical stimulation pathway to be selected once the implant is positioned within or adjacent to the tissue to be treated even if the implant is not optimally placed or located. Thus, in cases where the implant is not optimally placed, it is not necessary to remove the implant and then reposition it within or adjacent to the tissue to be treated, thereby reducing stress to the patient caused by additional surgery. Moreover, using the micro-electrodes of this invention, directional electrostimulation can be provided to the tissue to be treated. Implant devices with a plurality of micro-electrodes are provided which are especially adapted for use in reducing the frequency and/or severity of neurological tremors. Other implant devices having micro-electrodes are provided which are especially adapted for electrostimulation and/or electrical monitoring of endo-abdominal tissue or viscera.

    Electrophysiology catheter workstation and cardiac stimulator apparatus and method
    2.
    发明申请
    Electrophysiology catheter workstation and cardiac stimulator apparatus and method 审中-公开
    电生理导管工作站和心脏刺激仪器及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050131473A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-16

    申请号:US10733114

    申请日:2003-12-11

    CPC classification number: A61N1/362 A61N1/372

    Abstract: An integrated electrophysicology catheter workstation and cardiac stimulator having a cardiac electrical waveform response monitor (11) having at least two modes of operation. During a first mode of operation the monitor receives, detects, processes, stores, and displays EKG data in an ordinary fashion. During a second mode of operation one or more components and/or signal pathways are automatically modified to essentially de-sense part or all of system to thereby prevent a cardiac stimulation pulse from degrading the operability of the monitor. This, in turn, permits the monitor to utilize the first mode of operation more rapidly following application of a stimulation pulse and thereby glean useful post-pulse EKG data.

    Abstract translation: 具有心电波形响应监测器(11)的集成电生理导管工作站和心脏刺激器具有至少两种操作模式。 在第一操作模式下,监视器以普通方式接收,检测,处理,存储和显示EKG数据。 在第二操作模式期间,自动修改一个或多个组件和/或信号通路,以基本上解除系统的部分或全部,从而防止心脏刺激脉冲降低监视器的可操作性。 这反过来又允许监视器在施加刺激脉冲之后更快地利用第一操作模式,从而收集有用的后脉冲EKG数据。

    Beam steering element with built-in detector and system for use thereof

    公开(公告)号:US20070292077A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-20

    申请号:US11796550

    申请日:2007-04-27

    CPC classification number: G02B6/3588 G02B6/26 G02B6/3512 G02B26/08 G02B26/0841

    Abstract: An all-optical cross-connect switching system provides optical switching that may reduce processing requirements by three orders of magnitude over conventional techniques by associating at least one optical detector with an optical beam steering element. In one embodiment, a first beam steering element, having a reflective surface in optical association with a first optical fiber array, and a second beam steering element, having a reflective surface in optical association with a second optical fiber array, are optically arranged to direct an optical beam from a first optical fiber in the first optical fiber array to a second optical fiber in the second optical fiber array. The optical detector provides information about a first position of the optical beam on the second beam steering element. Based on this information, the angle of the first beam steering element may be adjusted to cause the optical beam to change to a second position on the second beam steering element.

    Multimode fiber optical fiber transmission system with offset launch single mode long wavelength vertical cavity surface emitting laser transmitter
    8.
    发明授权
    Multimode fiber optical fiber transmission system with offset launch single mode long wavelength vertical cavity surface emitting laser transmitter 有权
    多模光纤光纤传输系统具有偏移发射单模长波长垂直腔表面发射激光发射器

    公开(公告)号:US07231114B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-12

    申请号:US10851484

    申请日:2004-05-22

    Abstract: A multimode fiber optical fiber transmission system includes an improved configuration for launching a single mode long wavelength transmission signal into existing multimode optical fiber networks. More specifically, the invention utilizes new single mode long wavelength VCSEL devices to realize a novel transmitter/transceiver for multimode fiber links where offset launch with controlled mode conditioning is achieved without the use of a mode conditioning patchcord, and in some embodiments, without the use of any collecting or focusing elements.

    Abstract translation: 多模光纤传输系统包括将单模长波发射信号发射到现有多模光纤网络中的改进配置。 更具体地,本发明利用新的单模长波长VCSEL设备来实现用于多模光纤链路的新型发射机/收发器,其中在不使用模式调制跳频的情况下实现具有受控模式调节的偏移发射,并且在一些实施例中,不使用 的任何收集或聚焦元素。

    Method and system for using ultrasound in cardiac diagnosis and therapy
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and system for using ultrasound in cardiac diagnosis and therapy 有权
    在心脏诊断和治疗中使用超声的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07211045B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-05-01

    申请号:US10620517

    申请日:2003-07-16

    CPC classification number: A61B8/0883 A61B8/065 A61B8/12 A61B8/543

    Abstract: A method and system for estimating the volume of blood ejected from the left ventricle of the heart to a succeeding chamber/conduit, or vice-versa, while imaging the intersection of such structures is described. The process utilizes either the M-mode to estimate volume differences in a view of the ventricle over time or Doppler processing techniques to obtain flow profiles across intersections (e.g., valves), or blood vessels, which are then utilized to calculate output. This process can be combined with ECG guidance/triggering to measure/track changes in output from beat to beat, or during the course of an evaluation or therapeutic procedure. This process can be specifically used for the placement of permanent pacemaker electrodes.

    Abstract translation: 描述了在对这种结构的交叉进行成像时估计从心脏左心室向后续腔室/导管喷射的血液的体积或反之亦然的方法和系统。 该过程利用M模式来估计随时间的心室视图中的体积差异或多普勒处理技术以获得跨越交叉点(例如,阀)或血管的流量分布,然后将其用于计算输出。 该过程可以与ECG指导/触发相结合,以测量/跟踪从节拍到节拍的输出变化,或在评估或治疗过程中。 该过程可以专门用于放置恒定起搏器电极。

    Pneumatic tire with tread having electrically conductive component underlying and extending through its tread
    10.
    发明申请
    Pneumatic tire with tread having electrically conductive component underlying and extending through its tread 有权
    具有胎面的气动轮胎具有导电部件,并且穿过其胎面延伸

    公开(公告)号:US20060180255A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-17

    申请号:US11349833

    申请日:2006-02-08

    CPC classification number: B60C19/08 Y10S152/02

    Abstract: This invention relates to a pneumatic rubber tire having a circumferential tread containing an outer tread rubber layer, wherein said outer tread rubber layer contains an outer tire running surface, comprised of an electrically insulating (poorly electrically conducting) rubber composition and wherein said tread additionally contains a circumferential tread component in a form of an inverted “T” configuration comprised of a relatively electrically conducting rubber composition (relative to said outer tread rubber strip) wherein the stem of said inverted “T” configured tread component extends through said outer tread rubber layer to its running surface to thereby provide a path of least electrical resistance through said outer tread strip to its running surface and wherein the base of said “T” configured tread component underlies a portion of said outer tread rubber layer and is less than, and therefore not entirely co-extensive with, the axial width of said outer tread rubber layer.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种具有包含外胎面橡胶层的周向胎面的气动橡胶轮胎,其中所述外胎面橡胶层包含外轮胎运行表面,其由电绝缘(导电不良)橡胶组合物组成,并且其中所述胎面还包含 由相对导电的橡胶组合物(相对于所述外胎面橡胶条)组成的倒置“T”构型形式的周向胎面部件,其中所述倒置的“T”构造的胎面部件的柄部延伸穿过所述外胎面橡胶层 到其运行表面,从而提供通过所述外胎面带到其运行表面的最小电阻的路径,并且其中所述“T”构造的胎面部件的底部位于所述外胎面橡胶层的一部分之下,并且因此小于 不完全与所述外胎面橡胶层的轴向宽度共同扩大。

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