公开(公告)号：US09364138B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US14115030

申请日：2013-07-04

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B17/29

CPC classification number: A61B1/018 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/2929 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2090/3925

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a minimally-invasive medical instrument with a rotatable inner shaft mounting a medical tool. The medical tool may be, for example, a forceps, a grasper, a cutter or other medical tool useful for therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. The medical tool is desirably used in endoscopic, laparoscopic or other minimally-invasive procedures. The jaws or other end-effectors of the tool are operated by a first control wire, which will act to open or close the jaws or other end-effectors of the tool. A second control wire is used with a camming mechanism to transform linear movement of the second control wire into rotary motion of the inner shaft, thus also rotating the medical tool. The medical tool may thus be oriented at the surgical sit as desired by the surgeon, by rotating the tool without having to remove and re-place the tool within the patient.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有安装医疗工具的可旋转内轴的微创医疗器械。 医疗工具可以是例如用于治疗或诊断过程的镊子，抓紧器，切割器或其他医疗工具。 该医疗工具理想地用于内窥镜，腹腔镜或其他微创手术。 工具的夹爪或其他端部执行器由第一控制线操作，第一控制线将用于打开或关闭工具的钳口或其他端部执行器。 第二控制线与凸轮机构一起使用，以将第二控制线的线性运动转换成内轴的旋转运动，从而也旋转医疗工具。 因此，医疗工具可以通过旋转工具而在外科医生所期望的外科手术位置定向，而不必将工具移除并重新放置在患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US09855004B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14631872

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: G01N21/84 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/448 ,  A61B5/0051 ,  A61B5/0059 ,  A61B5/443 ,  A61B5/6838 ,  A61B5/7282 ,  A61B5/742 ,  A61B2017/00876 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61B2562/12

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for measuring hair condition using a hair condition measuring device. Example devices and systems described herein may include a first clamp, a second clamp, a vibrator, a laser beam source, a photodetector and/or a processor. The first claim may be configured to clamp a first end of hair, and the second clamp may be configured to clamp a second end of the hair, so that the hair is stretched between the first clamp and the second clamp. The laser beam source may be configured to generate a laser beam toward the hair. The photodetector may be configured to detect at least part of the laser beam reflected by the hair and convert an intensity of the detected part of the laser beam to an electrical signal. The processor may be configured to measure condition of the hair based on the electrical signal.

公开(公告)号：US10059327B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15106291

申请日：2013-12-31

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: B60W20/15 ,  B60K6/38 ,  B60W10/02 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  F16H41/24 ,  B60W20/13 ,  B60L11/02 ,  B60K6/48

CPC classification number: B60W20/15 ,  B60K6/38 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60K2006/4825 ,  B60L50/10 ,  B60W10/023 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/08 ,  B60W20/13 ,  B60Y2400/426 ,  B60Y2400/427 ,  F16D2500/10493 ,  F16H41/24 ,  Y02T10/6252 ,  Y02T10/6286 ,  Y10S903/93

Abstract: Briefly stated, technologies are generally described for harvesting energy for a vehicle having an engine and a torque converter. In various examples, an energy harvesting system is described, where the torque converter may be configured to have an input shaft driven by the engine, and an output shaft. Each of the input shaft and output shaft of the torque converter may be mechanically coupled to one of a first portion and a second portion of an electric generator. The electric generator may generate electrical energy using a rotational speed difference between the input shaft and the output shaft of the torque converter. As a result, the electric generator may store at least a portion of the electrical energy, which otherwise would be lost at the torque converter, in a charge storage device. The stored electrical energy may be transmitted to an assist motor configured to drive a rotation of wheels.

公开(公告)号：US09204993B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US13991405

申请日：2013-01-15

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: A61F7/12 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B18/08

CPC classification number: A61F7/123 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B18/082 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/087

Abstract: Some embodiments described herein generally relate to apparatus and methods for treating diverticula. The diverticula may be present within a wall of a gastrointestinal organ, such as a colon, of a human or animal. In some examples, the apparatus may include a flexible conduit having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway therethrough, a balloon-forming chamber at the distal end of the flexible conduit, and at least one heating element positioned on an interior of the balloon-forming chamber. The apparatus may further include an endoscope in which the flexible conduit may be positioned such that the balloon-forming chamber extends from an end of the endoscope.

Abstract translation: 本文描述的一些实施方案通常涉及用于治疗憩室的装置和方法。 憩室可以存在于人或动物的胃肠器官如结肠的壁内。 在一些示例中，该装置可以包括具有近端，远端和穿过其中的通道的柔性导管，在柔性导管的远端处的气囊形成室，以及位于柔性导管的内部的至少一个加热元件 气球形成室。 该装置还可以包括内窥镜，柔性导管可定位成使得球囊形成室从内窥镜的端部延伸。

公开(公告)号：US09907506B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US14284579

申请日：2014-05-22

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/053 ,  A61B10/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/443 ,  A61B5/0537 ,  A61B5/4266 ,  A61B10/0064 ,  A61B2562/029

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for measuring skin moisture using a skin moisture measuring device. Example devices and systems described herein may include one or more of an elongated enclosure, an inlet, a moisture sensor, and/or a cooling unit. The inlet may be arranged at a first end of the elongated enclosure, and may be configured to be in contact with skin and receive moisture transpiring from the skin. The moisture sensor may be arranged between the first end and a second end inside the elongated enclosure, and configured to detect an amount of the moisture. Further, the cooling unit may be arranged at the second end of the elongated enclosure, and configured to cool and condense the moisture. The cooling unit may be controlled to maintain a substantially constant temperature difference between a first temperature proximate the moisture sensor and a second temperature proximate the cooling unit.

公开(公告)号：US09735708B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14394475

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: H02N2/18 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H01L41/04 ,  H01L41/053 ,  H01L41/18 ,  H01L41/083

CPC classification number: H02N2/181 ,  H01L41/042 ,  H01L41/0536 ,  H01L41/083 ,  H01L41/0833 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H01L41/18 ,  H02N2/18

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for generating electrical power from piezoelectric power. Example devices/systems described herein may use one or more of a piezoelectric device, a plurality of solid particles, and/or a container. In various examples, an electrical power generator apparatus is described, where the apparatus may be configured to provide an electrical signal upon application of a mechanical stress to the piezoelectric device. Some example apparatus may also be configured to contain the plurality of solid particles in the container, which may be coupled to at least a portion of a surface of the piezoelectric device. When a mechanical force is exerted on the plurality of solid particles, the plurality of solid particles may be effective to receive at least a portion of the mechanical force and responsively apply the mechanical stress to the piezoelectric device.

公开(公告)号：US20150012021A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-08

申请号：US14115030

申请日：2013-07-04

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: A61B17/285 ,  A61B1/018

CPC classification number: A61B1/018 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/2929 ,  A61B2017/2937 ,  A61B2090/3925

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a minimally-invasive medical instrument with a rotatable inner shaft mounting a medical tool. The medical tool may be, for example, a forceps, a grasper, a cutter or other medical tool useful for therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. The medical tool is desirably used in endoscopic, laparoscopic or other minimally-invasive procedures. The jaws or other end-effectors of the tool are operated by a first control wire, which will act to open or close the jaws or other end-effectors of the tool. A second control wire is used with a camming mechanism to transform linear movement of the second control wire into rotary motion of the inner shaft, thus also rotating the medical tool. The medical tool may thus be oriented at the surgical sit as desired by the surgeon, by rotating the tool without having to remove and re-place the tool within the patient.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有安装医疗工具的可旋转内轴的微创医疗器械。 医疗工具可以是例如用于治疗或诊断过程的镊子，抓紧器，切割器或其他医疗工具。 该医疗工具理想地用于内窥镜，腹腔镜或其他微创手术。 工具的夹爪或其他端部执行器由第一控制线操作，第一控制线将用于打开或关闭工具的钳口或其他端部执行器。 第二控制线与凸轮机构一起使用，以将第二控制线的线性运动转换成内轴的旋转运动，从而也旋转医疗工具。 因此，医疗工具可以通过旋转工具而在外科医生所期望的外科手术位置定向，而不必将工具移除并重新放置在患者体内。

公开(公告)号：US10267772B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US15121012

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: G01N29/07

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for measuring hair moisture using a hair moisture measuring device including a vibrator, a sound wave detector, a heater, and/or a processor. The vibrator may generate and propagate first sound waves through a strand of hair, which may be detected by the sound wave detector. The processor may then measure a first time-delay between the first sound waves and the first driving signals. After heating the hair by the heater, the vibrator may generate and propagate second sound waves through the strand of hair, which may be detected by the sound wave detector. The processor may measure a second time-delay between the second sound waves and the second driving signals, and also measure an amount of the moisture by calculating a time-delay difference between the first time-delay and the second time-delay.

公开(公告)号：US09738336B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14805364

申请日：2015-07-21

Applicant: Empire Technology Development LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: B25J9/18 ,  B62D57/02 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B25J9/10 ,  B62D57/032

CPC classification number: B62D57/02 ,  B25J9/102 ,  B62D57/032 ,  G06F19/00 ,  Y10S901/23 ,  Y10T74/20317

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein generally relate to robotic limbs and uses thereof. In some embodiments, the motor for driving movement of the limb can itself be repositioned, thereby altering the forces and/or torque involved in moving and/or operating the limb.

公开(公告)号：US20170023528A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15121012

申请日：2014-03-03

Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC

Inventor： Masaaki Mihara

IPC: G01N29/07

CPC classification number: G01N29/07 ,  G01N2291/011 ,  G01N2291/02845

Abstract: Technologies are generally described for measuring hair moisture using a hair moisture measuring device including a vibrator, a sound wave detector, a heater, and/or a processor. The vibrator may generate and propagate first sound waves through a strand of hair, which may be detected by the sound wave detector. The processor may then measure a first time-delay between the first sound waves and the first driving signals. After heating the hair by the heater, the vibrator may generate and propagate second sound waves through the strand of hair, which may be detected by the sound wave detector. The processor may measure a second time-delay between the second sound waves and the second driving signals, and also measure an amount of the moisture by calculating a time-delay difference between the first time-delay and the second time-delay.

Abstract translation: 通常使用包括振动器，声波检测器，加热器和/或处理器的头发水分测量装置来测量头发水分的技术。 振动器可以通过可以由声波检测器检测的一束头发产生和传播第一声波。 处理器然后可以测量第一声波和第一驱动信号之间的第一时间延迟。 在通过加热器加热毛发之后，振动器可以通过可以由声波检测器检测到的头发束产生和传播第二声波。 处理器可以测量第二声波和第二驱动信号之间的第二时间延迟，并且还通过计算第一时间延迟和第二时间延迟之间的时间延迟差来测量湿度的量。