Position and seal wear indicator for valves and blowout preventers
    2.
    发明授权
    Position and seal wear indicator for valves and blowout preventers 失效
    阀门和防喷器的位置和密封磨损指示器

    公开(公告)号:US4922423A

    公开(公告)日:1990-05-01

    申请号:US130938

    申请日:1987-12-10

    摘要: A position and seal or packing wear indicator for mechanical flow controlling devices such as valves and blowout preventers. For blowout preventers the system includes ultrasonic sensors for each ram and annular blowout preventer of a blowout preventer stack. Each of the ultrasonic sensors is positioned within the wall structure of the valve or blowout preventer and is recessed with respect to the inner wall surface such that a desired echo thereof occurs at the plane of the inner wall surface, thereby rendering the electronic signal processing system capable of accurately and positively sensing the precise positions of the flow controlling devices at all times. Electrical signals from the ultrasonic sensors are converted by an electronic signal conditioner to a usable interface format for transmission through a multi-conductor cable system to a remotely located computer. The computer includes software which generates on its CRT a graphical display of the respective positions of the flow controlling devices. The position detection capability provided by precision spacing of the ultrasonic sensors from the inner wall surface develops sufficient position indicating accuracy that detection of seal or packing wear can be identified. The computer also includes a printer for printing out data such as position indicating data or the graphical display of the CRT and also includes a data port for transmission of data to remote locations via microwave.

    摘要翻译: 用于机械流量控制装置(如阀门和防喷器)的位置和密封或包装磨损指示器。 对于防喷器,该系统包括用于防喷器堆叠的每个压头和环形防喷器的超声波传感器。 每个超声波传感器位于阀或防喷器的壁结构内,并且相对于内壁表面凹陷,使得其在内壁表面的平面处出现期望的回波,从而使电子信号处理系统 能够始终精确地和肯定地感测流量控制装置的精确位置。 来自超声波传感器的电信号通过电子信号调节器转换成可用的接口格式,以通过多导体电缆系统传输到位于远程的计算机。 计算机包括在其CRT上产生流控制装置的相应位置的图形显示的软件。 通过超声波传感器与内壁表面的精密间隔提供的位置检测能力发展出足够的位置,指示可以识别密封件或包装磨损的检测的精度。 计算机还包括用于打印诸如位置指示数据或CRT的图形显示的数据的打印机,并且还包括用于经由微波将数据传输到远程位置的数据端口。

    Continuous field tomography
    4.
    发明申请
    Continuous field tomography 审中-公开
    连续场断层扫描

    公开(公告)号:US20080183072A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-31

    申请号:US11664340

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: A61B5/05

    摘要: Methods for evaluating motion of a tissue, such as of a cardiac location, e.g., heart wall, via continuous field tomography are provided. In the subject methods, a continuous field (e.g., an electrical, mechanical, electro-mechanical, or other field) sensing element is stably associated with the tissue location. A property of the applied continuous field is detected with the sensing element to evaluate movement of the tissue location. Also provided are systems, devices and related compositions for practicing the subject methods. The subject methods and devices find use in a variety of different applications, including cardiac resynchronization therapy.

    摘要翻译: 提供了通过连续场断层摄影评估诸如心脏位置(例如心脏壁)的组织运动的方法。 在主题方法中,连续场(例如,电,机械,机电或其他场)感测元件与组织位置稳定地相关联。 使用感测元件检测所施加的连续场的属性,以评估组织位置的运动。 还提供了用于实践主题方法的系统,装置和相关组合物。 主题方法和设备可用于各种不同的应用,包括心脏再同步治疗。

    Systems, methods and apparatus for performing resection/ablation in a
conductive medium
    5.
    发明授权
    Systems, methods and apparatus for performing resection/ablation in a conductive medium 失效
    用于在导电介质中进行切除/消融的系统,方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US6113594A

    公开(公告)日:2000-09-05

    申请号:US678412

    申请日:1996-07-02

    申请人: George M. Savage

    发明人: George M. Savage

    IPC分类号: A61B18/14 A61B18/18

    摘要: The invention provides methods, systems and apparatus for electrosurgically treating tissue particularly within the uterus and prostate. In an exemplary method, a surgical instrument comprising an elongate shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, an active electrode near the distal end, and a return electrode is introduced into the uterus. An electrically conductive fluid is then introduced into the uterus to distend the uterus and to form an electrically conductive path between the active electrode and the return electrode. The active electrode is then contacted against tissue within the body cavity. Current is passed between the active electrode and the return electrode while the active electrode is contacting the tissue. The active electrode is provided with a surface area which is selected to produce a power density sufficient to resect or coagulate tissue. The active electrode is then moved along and through the tissue to remove, coagulate or vaporize the tissue.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了用于电疗治疗组织的方法,系统和装置,特别是在子宫和前列腺内。 在示例性方法中,包括具有近端和远端的细长轴,远端附近的活性电极和返回电极的外科器械引入到子宫中。 然后将导电流体引入子宫以扩张子宫,并在活性电极和返回电极之间形成导电路径。 然后将活性电极与体腔内的组织接触。 当活性电极与组织接触时,电流在有源电极和返回电极之间通过。 有源电极具有被选择以产生足以切除或凝结组织的功率密度的表面积。 然后,活性电极沿着并穿过组织移动,以去除,凝结或蒸发组织。

    Measuring Conduction Velocity Using One or More Satellite Devices
    7.
    发明申请
    Measuring Conduction Velocity Using One or More Satellite Devices 有权
    使用一个或多个卫星设备测量传导速度

    公开(公告)号:US20080306394A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-11

    申请号:US12063097

    申请日:2006-08-09

    IPC分类号: A61B5/04

    CPC分类号: A61B5/04011

    摘要: A method for measuring the conduction velocity of a depolarization wave in a tissue employs a first satellite located within the tissue and a second that satellite is located within the tissue a distance away from the first satellite, e.g., by using the time of depolarization wave as reported from each satellite and the distance to determine velocity of the wave. Also provided are systems and kits that find use in accordance with the invention.

    摘要翻译: 用于测量组织中去极化波的传导速度的方法使用位于组织内的第一卫星,并且第二卫星位于组织内距离第一卫星一定距离,例如通过使用去极化波的时间 报道从每颗卫星和距离来确定波的速度。 还提供了根据本发明使用的系统和试剂盒。

    Disposable laparoscopic morcellator
    9.
    发明授权
    Disposable laparoscopic morcellator 失效
    一次性腹腔镜手术

    公开(公告)号:US6039748A

    公开(公告)日:2000-03-21

    申请号:US906358

    申请日:1997-08-05

    摘要: A morcellator for removing large masses of tissues during laparoscopic procedures includes a rotationally fixed, axially movable inner tube disposed within a rotating cutting member. The cutting member is often disposed in the annular space between the inner tube and an outer tube. A laparoscopic grasping instrument is inserted through the lumen and draws the tissue proximally through the morcellator. As the cutting member severs tissue, the tissue is drawn into the fixed lumen of the inner tube. This prevents the cutting member from twisting the severed tissue, thereby preventing any degradation of the surgeon's control. A novel valve is provided to prevent loss of insufflation gas when no instrument traverses the lumen. The inner tube can be translated distally to protect tissues and/or other surgical implements against inadvertent contact with the cutting edge of the cutting member.

    摘要翻译: 用于在腹腔镜手术过程中去除大块组织的分离器包括设置在旋转切割构件内的旋转固定的可轴向移动的内管。 切割构件通常设置在内管和外管之间的环形空间中。 将腹腔镜手术器械通过内腔插入并通过手术器向近侧抽出组织。 当切割构件切断组织时,组织被拉入内管的固定内腔。 这防止切割构件扭转被切断的组织,从而防止外科医生的控制的任何劣化。 提供了一种新颖的阀门,用于在没有仪器穿过管腔时防止吹入气体的损失。 内管可以向远侧平移以保护组织和/或其他外科手术器免于与切割构件的切割边缘的意外接触。