公开(公告)号：US07811256B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US12338590

申请日：2008-12-18

申请人： Jaime Landman ,  John H. Ward ,  Walter N. Ryan ,  Mahfuza Ahmed ,  Gregory A. Frankland ,  Scott K. Philhower

发明人： Jaime Landman ,  John H. Ward ,  Walter N. Ryan ,  Mahfuza Ahmed ,  Gregory A. Frankland ,  Scott K. Philhower

IPC分类号： A61M1/00 ,  A61M37/00

CPC分类号： A61M1/0039 ,  A61M1/0064

摘要： A medical device is provided. The medical device includes a sheath with an extended distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a lumen defined therethrough. A handle is fixedly connected to the proximal end portion of the sheath, the handle includes an operator that is translatable between a first position and a second position. A flow path is defined within the handle in fluid communication with the proximal end portion of the sheath, wherein the operator is configured to substantially block the flow path in a second position and allow flow therethrough in a first position. The flow path includes a portion that is configured to communicate with a remote source of suction. The handle additionally includes a second inlet portion configured to receive a tool therethrough and allow the tool to extend through the lumen of the sheath.

摘要翻译： 提供医疗设备。 医疗装置包括具有延伸的远端部分的护套，近端部分和通过其限定的内腔。 手柄固定地连接到护套的近端部分，手柄包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间平移的操作器。 流动路径限定在手柄内，与护套的近端部分流体连通，其中操作者构造成在第二位置基本上阻挡流动路径并允许在第一位置流动。 流动路径包括被配置为与远程吸入源连通的部分。 手柄还包括第二入口部分，其被配置为接收穿过其中的工具，并允许工具延伸穿过护套的内腔。

公开(公告)号：US20090187146A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12338590

申请日：2008-12-18

申请人： Jaime Landman ,  John H. Ward ,  Walter N. Ryan ,  Mahfuza Ahmed

发明人： Jaime Landman ,  John H. Ward ,  Walter N. Ryan ,  Mahfuza Ahmed

IPC分类号： A61M1/00 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/221

CPC分类号： A61M1/0039 ,  A61M1/0064

摘要： A medical device is provided. The medical device includes a sheath with an extended distal end portion, a proximal end portion, and a lumen defined therethrough. A handle is fixedly connected to the proximal end portion of the sheath, the handle includes an operator that is translatable between a first position and a second position. A flow path is defined within the handle in fluid communication with the proximal end portion of the sheath, wherein the operator is configured to substantially block the flow path in a second position and allow flow therethrough in a first position. The flow path includes a portion that is configured to communicate with a remote source of suction. The handle additionally includes a second inlet portion configured to receive a tool therethrough and allow the tool to extend through the lumen of the sheath.

摘要翻译： 提供医疗设备。 医疗装置包括具有延伸的远端部分的护套，近端部分和通过其限定的内腔。 手柄固定地连接到护套的近端部分，手柄包括可在第一位置和第二位置之间平移的操作器。 流动路径限定在手柄内，与护套的近端部分流体连通，其中操作者构造成在第二位置基本上阻挡流动路径，并允许在第一位置流动。 流动路径包括被配置为与远程吸入源连通的部分。 手柄还包括第二入口部分，其被配置为接收穿过其中的工具，并允许工具延伸穿过护套的内腔。

公开(公告)号：US07637904B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-29

申请号：US10741918

申请日：2003-12-19

申请人： Troy W. Wingler ,  Rodney W. Bosley, Jr. ,  John H. Ward ,  J. Michael Putman ,  Scott K. Philhower ,  Bruce J. DeMars ,  Gregory A. Frankland

发明人： Troy W. Wingler ,  Rodney W. Bosley, Jr. ,  John H. Ward ,  J. Michael Putman ,  Scott K. Philhower ,  Bruce J. DeMars ,  Gregory A. Frankland

IPC分类号： A61M25/16

CPC分类号： A61B17/43

摘要： An embryo transfer catheter with a protective sheath is disclosed. The use of a protective sheath shields a guide catheter from cervical mucus. The retracted open flaps of the outer protective sheath draw the mucus and blood away from the inner guide catheter. This allows an inner embryo transfer sheath to enter the uterus unobstructed. The embryo is then transferred to the uterus by means of fluid pressure with a culture medium. The protective sheath may be snap fit onto the guide catheter. The sheaths and catheters may be manufactured in a variety of lengths for individual convenience and then snap-fit onto each other for better control during an embryo implantation procedure. Other catheters and related instruments may also be manufactured with snap-on features.

摘要翻译： 公开了具有护套的胚胎移植导管。 使用保护套将导管从颈部粘液屏蔽。 外保护套的缩回的打开的襟翼将粘液和血液从内引导导管上抽出。 这允许内胚胎移植鞘无阻塞地进入子宫。 然后通过用培养基的流体压力将胚胎转移到子宫。 护套可以卡扣配合到引导导管上。 护套和导管可以以各种长度制造，以便个体方便，然后在胚胎植入程序期间卡扣配合以更好地控制。 其他导管和相关仪器也可以用卡扣特征制造。

公开(公告)号：US4118107A

公开(公告)日：1978-10-03

申请号：US521750

申请日：1966-01-19

申请人： George B. Parrent, Jr. ,  John H. Ward

发明人： George B. Parrent, Jr. ,  John H. Ward

IPC分类号： G02B27/46 ,  G06K9/74 ,  G06K9/76 ,  G02B5/18

CPC分类号： G06K9/745 ,  G02B27/46

摘要： The specification discloses an optical technique for retrieving images of geometric shapes from a cluttered background in a photographic record by means of amplitude and phase filters configured according to the particular shape sought to be retrieved. A Fourier transform of the record is filtered with filters of both types and light representing the desired shape, if present, is brought to a focus in an image plane.

摘要翻译： 本说明书公开了一种光学技术，用于通过根据要检索的特定形状配置的幅度和相位滤波器从摄影记录中的杂乱背景中检索几何形状的图像。 用两种类型的滤波器对记录的傅立叶变换进行滤波，如果存在，则表示期望形状的光在图像平面中被聚焦。

公开(公告)号：US20090112238A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US11925362

申请日：2007-10-26

申请人： Timothy W. Pitts ,  Sheila L. Hieber ,  John H. Ward

发明人： Timothy W. Pitts ,  Sheila L. Hieber ,  John H. Ward

IPC分类号： A61B17/22

CPC分类号： A61B17/0057 ,  A61B17/3207 ,  A61B17/32075 ,  A61B2017/00641 ,  A61B2017/00654 ,  A61B2017/00659 ,  A61B2017/320733

摘要： A medical device includes an elongate member extending between a first end portion and a second end portion and a brush disposed upon the elongate member between the first end portion and the second end portion. A first aperture is disposed proximate the first end portion and a second aperture disposed proximate the second end portion. A first suture is disposed through the first aperture and tied upon itself to form a first loop, and a second suture is disposed through the second aperture and tied upon itself to form a second loop, wherein each of the first loop and the second loop are configured to receive an implantable material.

摘要翻译： 医疗装置包括在第一端部和第二端部之间延伸的细长构件和设置在第一端部和第二端部之间的细长构件上的刷子。 第一孔设置在第一端部附近并且靠近第二端部设置的第二孔。 第一缝合线设置穿过第一孔并且连接在其自身上以形成第一环，并且第二缝合线设置穿过第二孔并连接在其上以形成第二环，其中第一环和第二环中的每一个是 被配置为接收可植入材料。

公开(公告)号：US06210315B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-03

申请号：US09354073

申请日：1999-07-15

申请人： Marvin O. Andrews ,  Frank J. Fischer, Jr. ,  John H. Ward

发明人： Marvin O. Andrews ,  Frank J. Fischer, Jr. ,  John H. Ward

IPC分类号： A61N500

CPC分类号： A61N5/1027 ,  A61N2005/1011

摘要： A brachytherapy device 10 for exposing to radioactivity a patient includes an elongate member such as a needle or cannula 12 adapted for introduction into the patient and also includes a stylet 14 slideably receivable in a longitudinal throughbore 16 in the needle 12. The device 10 also includes a portion 64 near either the proximal end 18 of the needle 12 or the distal end 24 of the stylet 14 which provides a local, defined amount of friction between the needle 12 and the stylet 14. The device 10 further includes an anti-static handle 34 connected to the needle 12. The handle 34 has an interior ramp surface 40 in communication with the throughbore 16 of the needle 12, frustoconical in shape and possessing an included apical angle of at least about 16°. The localized friction portion 64 can be a crimp or flange 48 on the stylet 14, or a crimp 44 or deformation 46 in or of the needle 12. The handle 34 is preferably composed of a polycarbonate, acrylic or acetal resin (such resins preferably being carbon-filled, or otherwise electro static dissipative), or a hydroscopic nylon blend. The device 10 is particularly advantageous in that the preferred ramp surface 40 in the handle 34 facilitates the insertion of seeds 26 of radioactive material and inert spacers 28 into the needle 12. The anti-static handle 34 eliminates, for practical purposes, the previously encountered risks of static interference, static cling of the spacers 28 and ignition spark generation. Finally, the localized friction portion 64 provides a controlled and predetermined amount of friction between the needle 12 and the stylet 14, preventing the stylet 14 from falling from the needle 12, while also preventing or reducing the risk of unintended ejection of the radioactive seeds 26 and spacers 28. Such friction is advantageously provided virtually the entire time any portion of the stylet 14 is received in the needle 12.

摘要翻译： 用于暴露于放射性的患者的近距离放射治疗装置10包括适于引入患者体内的细长构件，例如针或插管12，并且还包括可插入针12中的纵向通孔16中的探针14。设备10还包括 靠近针12的近端18或探针14的远端24的部分64，其提供针12和探针14之间的局部限定量的摩擦力。装置10还包括防静电手柄 34连接到针12.手柄34具有与针12的通孔16连通的内部斜面40，其具有截头圆锥形形状并且具有至少约16°的​​包含顶角。 局部摩擦部分64可以是探针14上的压接或凸缘48，或者针12中的针状物44或变形46。手柄34优选由聚碳酸酯，丙烯酸或缩醛树脂（这种树脂优选为 碳填充或静电耗散）或吸水尼龙混合物。 装置10的特别有利之处在于，手柄34中的优选斜面40便于将放射性材料和惰性间隔物28的种子26插入针12中。为了实际目的，防静电手柄34消除了先前遇到的 静电干扰的危险，间隔件28的静电附着和点燃火花的产生。 最后，局部摩擦部分64在针12和探针14之间提供可控和预定量的摩擦力，从而防止探针14从针12掉落，同时也防止或减少放射性种子26意外喷射的风险 这样的摩擦有利地实际上提供了探针14的任何部分被接收在针

公开(公告)号：US06764499B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US09861309

申请日：2001-05-18

申请人： R. John D'A. Honey ,  Marvin O. Andrews ,  Frank J. Fischer, Jr. ,  John H. Ward

发明人： R. John D'A. Honey ,  Marvin O. Andrews ,  Frank J. Fischer, Jr. ,  John H. Ward

IPC分类号： A61B1728

CPC分类号： A61B17/2909 ,  A61B17/221 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2017/00469 ,  A61B2017/2212 ,  A61B2017/292

摘要： A replaceable handle for side loading the proximal end of a medical device therein, which is typically inserted with the operating lumen of an endoscope. The replaceable handle can side-load the proximal end of the device into the handle for added manipulation of the distal end such as in removing a stone from the kidney or ureter leading therefrom. An inner housing is rotatable within an outer housing of the handle to secure the medical device in the housing passageway, and is spring biased to then move proximally with respect to the outer housing, moving the inner control rod of the medical device proximally to withdraw the stone basket mostly into the outer cannula and capture the stone for removal from the patient. A push button in the proximal end portion of the inner housing is depressible to permit insertion or withdrawal of the proximal end of the inner control rod of the stone retriever within the inner housing, and is releasable to secure the inner control rod in the handle.

摘要翻译： 用于侧面加载其中的医疗装置的近端的可更换手柄，其通常与内窥镜的操作内腔一起插入。 可替换的手柄可以将装置的近端侧向装入手柄，以增加远端的操作，例如从从其引导的肾脏或输尿管上移除石头。 内壳体可以在手柄的外壳内旋转，以将医疗装置固定在壳体通道中，并且被弹簧偏压，然后相对于外壳向近侧移动，将医疗装置的内控制杆向近侧移动以撤回 石筐主要进入外套管并捕获石头以从患者身上取出。 内壳体的近端部分中的按钮是可压下的，以允许在内壳体内的石材回收器的内控制杆的近端插入或取出，并且可释放以将内控制杆固定在手柄中。

公开(公告)号：US20080091058A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11870851

申请日：2007-10-11

申请人： Rodney W. Bosley ,  Marvin O. Andrews ,  John H. Ward

发明人： Rodney W. Bosley ,  Marvin O. Andrews ,  John H. Ward

IPC分类号： A61F2/02

CPC分类号： A61F2/0045 ,  A61B17/06004 ,  A61B17/06109 ,  A61B2017/00805 ,  A61B2017/00849 ,  A61B2017/00893 ,  A61B2017/06042 ,  A61F2250/0039

摘要： Instruments for implanting a urethral sling in female patients, and a better technique for implanting the sling, are disclosed. Porcine small intestine submucosa is processed into a sturdy yet assimilable sling for supporting a urethra of a female patient. The sling is implanted using ligature carriers and sheaths to minimize contact between the sling and the vaginal and abdominal tissues of the patient. The ligature carriers are implanted into the patient via a suprapubic or vaginal route (antegrade or retrograde). The sling is then attached to the ligature carriers and is drawn into the patient through the sheaths. Then sheaths are then removed and the sling is adjusted and trimmed.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于在女性患者中植入尿道吊带的仪器和用于植入吊索的更好的技术。 猪小肠粘膜下层被加工成坚固而可吸收的吊带，用于支撑女性患者的尿道。 使用结扎载体和护套植入吊带以最小化吊索与患者的阴道和腹部组织之间的接触。 通过耻骨上或阴道途径（顺行或逆行）将结扎载体植入患者体内。 然后将吊带连接到结扎托架上，并通过护套拉入患者体内。 然后将护套取出，并调整和修整吊索。

公开(公告)号：USD506548S1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-21

申请号：US29194818

申请日：2003-12-02

申请人： Marvin O. Andrews ,  John H. Ward

设计人： Marvin O. Andrews ,  John H. Ward

公开(公告)号：US06482178B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09566373

申请日：2000-05-08

申请人： Marvin O. Andrews ,  Frank J. Fischer, Jr. ,  John H. Ward

发明人： Marvin O. Andrews ,  Frank J. Fischer, Jr. ,  John H. Ward

IPC分类号： A61M5178

CPC分类号： A61B90/39 ,  A61B90/92 ,  A61B2017/00349 ,  A61B2017/00867

摘要： A localization device (10) comprising an outer needle cannula (11), an optional inner sleeve cannula (13) and an anchor stylet comprising a plurality of preformed superelastic alloy wires (12). Once the distal portions (14) of the wires (12) are deployed from the ends of the sleeve and needle cannulae, they function as curved barbs (15) projecting outward to anchor the device into tissue, an organ, or a foreign body. A slidable locking member (18), such as a pin vise, can be included over the outer needle cannula for securing the localization device against a template.

摘要翻译： 一种定位装置（10），包括外针套管（11），可选的内套管插管（13）和包括多个预成型的超弹性合金线（12）的锚针管。 一旦电线（12）的远端部分（14）从套管和针套管的端部展开，它们就起着向外突出的弯曲倒钩（15）的作用，将装置固定在组织，器官或异物中。 诸如针虎钳的可滑动的锁定构件（18）可以包括在外针套管上方，用于将定位装置固定在模板上。