公开(公告)号：US20090077584A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US11901319

申请日：2007-09-17

申请人： Jay Oliver Glasgow ,  Brett D. Johnson ,  Laurence Siegel ,  Charles Hart

发明人： Jay Oliver Glasgow ,  Brett D. Johnson ,  Laurence Siegel ,  Charles Hart

IPC分类号： H04N5/445

CPC分类号： H04N5/44543 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N21/252 ,  H04N21/44222 ,  H04N21/4532 ,  H04N21/6582 ,  H04N21/84

摘要： Methods, systems, and products are disclosed for sharing presence information. Presence notifications are received from users, and the presence notifications describe content items currently being received by the users. A popularity of one or more of the content items being received by the users is determined. An electronic programming guide is provided that includes information regarding the one or more of the content items and the determined popularity associated with the one or more of the content items.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于共享存在信息的方法，系统和产品。 来自用户的存在通知，存在通知描述用户当前正在接收的内容。 确定由用户接收的一个或多个内容项的流行度。 提供电子节目指南，其包括关于一个或多个内容项目的信息以及与一个或多个内容项目相关联的所确定的流行度。

公开(公告)号：US20080108978A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11970407

申请日：2008-01-07

申请人： Charles Hart ,  Raffi Pinedjian ,  Boun Pravong

发明人： Charles Hart ,  Raffi Pinedjian ,  Boun Pravong

IPC分类号： A61M27/00

CPC分类号： A61M25/0017 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/0063 ,  A61M2210/1085 ,  A61M2210/1096

摘要： A drainage catheter is adapted to drain fluid from the body cavity through a body conduit and includes an elongate tube and a retention member disposed at the distal end of the elongate tube. The retention member is adapted for movement between a low-profile state facilitating insertion of the catheter and a high-profile state facilitating retention of the catheter in its operative position. A woven mesh forms at least a portion of one of the tube and the retention member. The woven mesh can be formed of filaments heat-settable so that the catheter automatically moves to the high-profile state. Insertion of the catheter can be facilitated using a stylet which can be removed after insertion to permit the catheter to automatically return to its high-profile state.

摘要翻译： 排水导管适于通过体导管从体腔排出流体，并且包括细长管和设置在细长管的远端处的保持构件。 保持构件适于在促进导管插入的低轮廓状态和促进导管保持在其操作位置的高轮廓状态之间移动。 编织网形成管和保持构件中的一个的至少一部分。 编织网可以由可热固化的细丝形成，使得导管自动移动到高轮廓状态。 可以使用导管插入导管，该探针可在插入之后被移除以允许导管自动返回到其高轮廓状态。

公开(公告)号：US20070118167A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11624583

申请日：2007-01-18

申请人： Charles Hart ,  Edward Pingleton ,  John Brustad ,  Nabil Hilal ,  Raffi Pinedjian

发明人： Charles Hart ,  Edward Pingleton ,  John Brustad ,  Nabil Hilal ,  Raffi Pinedjian

IPC分类号： A61B17/34

CPC分类号： A61B17/34 ,  A61B17/3417 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3431 ,  A61B17/3476 ,  A61B17/3496 ,  A61B2017/32006 ,  A61B2017/3454 ,  A61B2090/08021

摘要： The trocar system includes a cannula insertable through a body wall using an obturator having a distal tip. A traction tread disposed interiorly of the obturator inverts at the distal tip and extends proximally along the outer surface of the obturator or cannula. At the distal tip the tread can facilitate parting rather than cutting the tissue Along the outer surface, the tread can engage the tissue to pull it proximally along the advancing obturator. This produces counter forces which can result in a net proximal force facilitating distention of the abdominal wall and separation of the abdominal wall from internal organs The traction tread can be axially and/or radially continuous. An associated method of operation includes the steps of contacting the body wall with the traction tread at the distal tip, and engaging the body wall with the traction tread along wall portions facing the outer surface

摘要翻译： 套管针系统包括可使用具有远端尖端的闭孔器通过体壁插入的套管。 设置在封闭器内部的牵引踏板在远端顶端反转，并沿闭塞器或插管的外表面向近侧延伸。 在远侧末端，胎面可以促进分离而不是切割组织。沿着外表面，胎面可以接合组织以沿前进的闭孔向近侧拉动。 这产生反作用力，其可导致净近侧力促进腹壁的膨胀并使腹壁与内部器官分离。牵引踏板可以轴向和/或径向连续。 相关联的操作方法包括以下步骤：使身体壁与远侧末端处的牵引踏板接触，并且使其与牵引踏板接合，沿着面向外表面的壁部分

公开(公告)号：US20070027453A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11465686

申请日：2006-08-18

申请人： Charles Hart ,  Henry Kahle ,  Scott Taylor

发明人： Charles Hart ,  Henry Kahle ,  Scott Taylor

IPC分类号： A61F11/00

CPC分类号： A61B17/3498 ,  A61B17/3462 ,  A61B2017/3464

摘要： The invention is directed to a trocar seal adapted to form a seal around a surgical instrument, the trocar seal comprising a housing having an axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end and forming a working channel sized and configured to receive the surgical instrument; an elastomeric septum seal having a proximal face and a distal face, the septum seal being disposed in the housing and extending transverse to the axis of the housing across the working channel; portions of the septum seal defining a hole having a diameter less than or equal to the diameter of the surgical instrument so that during insertion of the instrument along the working channel the septum seal forms a seal with the instrument; and at least one structure formed integrally with or proximate to the septum seal to prevent inversion of the septum seal upon withdrawal of the surgical instrument. The septum seal or the housing may further comprise a sidewall to include the structure extending from the sidewall to the distal face of the seal to tether the seal distally. The structure may be integrally formed with the proximal face of the septum seal to reinforce the seal, or the structure may be integrally formed with the distal face of the septum seal to tether the seal distally The structure may be an annular reinforcement or rib, and is formed so as to allow side-to-side movement or floatation of the seal. The trocar seal may further comprise a plurality of radially extending ribs formed on the proximal or distal face of the septum seal to reinforce the seal. The trocar seal may further comprise a tensile element formed on the distal face of the septum seal.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及适于在外科器械周围形成密封的套针针密封件，套管针密封件包括具有在近端和远端之间延伸的轴线的壳体，并形成尺寸和构造成接收外科器械的工作通道; 具有近端面和远侧面的弹性隔膜密封件，所述隔膜密封件设置在所述壳体中并横跨所述工作通道横向于所述壳体的轴线延伸; 隔膜密封件的部分限定了直径小于或等于外科器械直径的孔，使得在沿着工作通道插入器械期间，隔垫密封件与仪器形成密封; 以及与隔膜密封件一体地或靠近隔膜密封件形成的至少一个结构，以在外科器械撤回时防止隔垫密封件反转。 隔垫密封件或外壳可以进一步包括侧壁，其包括从密封件的侧壁延伸到远端面的结构，以将密封件向远侧系绳。 该结构可以与隔膜密封件的近侧面一体地形成以加强密封，或者结构可以与隔膜密封件的远侧面一体地形成，以使密封件向远侧系绳。该结构可以是环形加强件或肋，以及 形成为允许密封件的侧面移动或浮动。 套管针密封件还可以包括形成在隔膜密封件的近侧或远侧面上的多个径向延伸的肋条，以加强密封。 套针针密封件还可以包括形成在隔膜密封件的远侧面上的拉伸元件。

公开(公告)号：US20060224121A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11423801

申请日：2006-06-13

申请人： Charles Hart ,  John Brustad ,  Nabil Hilal ,  Henry Kahle

发明人： Charles Hart ,  John Brustad ,  Nabil Hilal ,  Henry Kahle

IPC分类号： A61M5/178

CPC分类号： A61B17/3498 ,  A61B17/3423 ,  A61B17/3462 ,  A61B2017/3464

摘要： A surgical access device, such as a trocar, includes a pendent valve having an elongate structure extending from a proximal end to a septum valve disposed at a distal end. In operation, the elongate structure follows the angle of the instrument to pre-position the septum valve into the path of the instrument where it is not significantly challenged during instrument insertion or manipulation. The pendant valve can be made to float at both the proximal end and the distal end of the elongate structure, to further reduce the vulnerability of the septum valve. Since the valve is less vulnerable to instrument insertion, it can be formed to minimize friction and maximize the functional range of the access device.

公开(公告)号：US20060182164A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11353384

申请日：2006-02-14

申请人： Charles Hart

发明人： Charles Hart

IPC分类号： G01K1/14

CPC分类号： F25B41/062 ,  F25B2341/0682 ,  G01K5/326

摘要： A thermal sensing bulb for an expansion valve, the bulb containing a ballast material, the ballast material including a plurality of particles including a calcium silicate hydrate.

公开(公告)号：US20060129098A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11009440

申请日：2004-12-09

申请人： Charles Hart ,  John Brustad ,  Zoran Falkenstein

发明人： Charles Hart ,  John Brustad ,  Zoran Falkenstein

IPC分类号： A61F7/12 ,  B01D5/00

CPC分类号： A61M13/003 ,  A61B17/3474

摘要： An insufflation gas warmer and humidifier apparatus and methods are provided. Insufflation gas is received from a bulky insufflation tubing. Insufflation gas received travels through, in one aspect, a channel or winding flow path, in a passage. The configuration of the passage ensures that the insufflation gas, which travels through the passage, receives sufficient heat and moisture. A humidifying reservoir humidifies the insufflation gas as the insufflation gas is passed to the passage. In one aspect, an oxygenator introduces slight amounts of oxygen into the insufflation gas. A warmer connected to the passage warms the gas in the passage. The warmer, in one aspect, contains a reactive agent that when exposed to air produces heat that is transferred to the passage to warm the insulation gas within the passage.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种吹气加温器和加湿装置和方法。 从大体积吹入管接收吹入气体。 在一个方面，接收的吹入气体在通道中穿过通道或卷绕流动路径。 通道的构造确保了通过通道的吹入气体受到足够的热量和湿气。 当吹入气体通过通道时，加湿容器加湿吹入气体。 一方面，氧合器将少量的氧气引入吹入气体。 与通道连接的暖气暖气通道中的气体。 在一个方面，温暖器包含一种反应剂，当暴露于空气中时产生传递到通道的热量以加热通道内的绝缘气体。

公开(公告)号：US20060100649A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US10533398

申请日：2003-12-16

申请人： Charles Hart

发明人： Charles Hart

IPC分类号： A61B17/08

CPC分类号： A61B17/0682 ,  A61B17/0643 ,  A61B17/0644 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/105 ,  A61B17/122 ,  A61B17/1285 ,  A61B2017/00858 ,  A61B2017/0641 ,  A61B2017/0649 ,  A61B2017/1225

摘要： A surgical staple-clip including a clip component and a securing member is used in a wide range of surgical procedures. The staple-clip may be introduced to a surgical site in an un-assembled condition through a small port or trocar. An applier for the staple-clip comprising a pair of opposed jaw-like channels is provided to position and apply the clip component and the securing member. The clip component is positioned around a target tissue and is compressed or clamped upon the tissue using only the force required for a specific surgical procedure such as occlusion, ligation or fixation. When the clip component is properly applied, the securing member is urged forward and over the clip component to secure the staple-clip. The clip component may include traction enhancement features such as surface interruptions, bumps, valleys and ridges. With the staple-clip of the invention, the force required to constrict or occlude the tissue is separate from the force required to secure and maintain the staple-clip in position and, as a result, the body tissue is not over-compressed and nourishment to the body tissue is maintained. Other aspects of the invention include thumb actuated clip appliers for use in hand assisted laparoscopy (HAL). In one embodiment, a clip applier includes a handle and a thumb actuated mechanism that is used to slidably release clips onto a body tissue or vessel by sliding the thumb actuated mechanism forward and backward using only one hand. In another aspect of the invention, a two-stage clip is disclosed having a clip component and a staple component for securing the clip after it has been properly positioned.

摘要翻译： 包括夹子组件和固定构件的外科手术夹夹用于广泛的手术过程。 钉夹可以通过小口或套管针以未装配的状态被引入外科手术部位。 用于包括一对相对的颚状通道的缝钉夹的施放器被设置以定位和施加夹子部件和固定部件。 夹子组件围绕目标组织定位，并且仅使用特定外科手术所需的力（例如闭塞，结扎或固定）压缩或夹紧在组织上。 当适当地施加夹子部件时，固定构件被推向夹持部件的上方并固定在钉夹上。 夹子组件可以包括牵引增强特征，例如表面中断，凸起，谷和脊。 利用本发明的钉夹，收缩或闭塞组织所需的力与将钉夹固定并保持在适当位置所需的力分离，因此，身体组织不被过度压缩和营养 维持身体组织。 本发明的其它方面包括用于手辅助腹腔镜检查（HAL）的拇指致动夹持器。 在一个实施例中，施夹器包括手柄和拇指致动机构，其用于通过仅使用一只手将拇指致动机构向前和向后滑动来将夹子可滑动地释放到身体组织或容器上。 在本发明的另一方面，公开了一种具有夹子部件和用于在夹具被适当定位之后固定夹子的钉部件的两级夹子。

公开(公告)号：US20060100646A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US10541961

申请日：2004-02-02

申请人： Charles Hart ,  Henry Kahle ,  Ghassan Sakakine

发明人： Charles Hart ,  Henry Kahle ,  Ghassan Sakakine

IPC分类号： A61B17/08

CPC分类号： A61B17/08 ,  A61B17/083 ,  A61B17/1227 ,  A61B2017/00946 ,  A61B2017/1103 ,  A61B2017/1107 ,  A61B2017/1135

摘要： An improved clip or clamp is provided having a one-piece wire-form construction that is suited for rapid and repeatable manufacture. The clamp, which may be disposable or reusable, includes a first jaw portion, a second jaw portion, a first handle portion, a second handle portion and a central coil or tensioning device, all of which are formed from a single piece of wire. The central coil or tensioning device comprises one or more turns. The handle portions may include ring-shaped distal ends that further enhance grip. The jaw portions may be shaped, curved, bent or otherwise configured to provide access to specific areas of a procedure. The clamp may be coated with a material providing improved traction and padding. In a method of the invention, a single wire is wound at least one turn forming the central coil and two extensions. A first extension of the wire is formed into the first jaw portion by bending back on itself, the first extension is then returned to the central coil where it is formed to rest upon an outer surface of the central coil. The bent first extension, which now extends rearward in a direction opposite to the direction of the first jaw portion, is then bent again forming the first handle portion. A second extension is similarly bent to form the second jaw portion and the second handle portion. The single-wire construction of the clamp may be achieved through programmed wire forming. In another aspect of the invention, a plurality of clamps may be placed upon a traction rod made from a metal or plastic material to align two or more stump portions of a severed vessel or tissue for reconnection or anastomosis.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种改进的夹子或夹具，其具有适合于快速和可重复制造的一体式线形结构。 可以是一次性的或可重复使用的夹具包括第一钳口部分，第二钳口部分，第一手柄部分，第二手柄部分和中心线圈或张紧装置，它们都由单片线形成。 中心线圈或张紧装置包括一个或多个匝。 手柄部分可以包括进一步增强抓地力的环形远端。 钳口部分可以成形，弯曲，弯曲或以其他方式构造成提供对程序的特定区域的访问。 夹具可以涂覆有提供改进的牵引和填充的材料。 在本发明的方法中，单线缠绕形成中心线圈和两个延伸部的至少一圈。 电线的第一延伸部通过自身弯曲而形成为第一钳口部分，然后将第一延伸部返回到中心线圈，在中心线圈处，其被安置在中心线圈的外表面上。 然后弯曲的第一延伸部现在在与第一钳口部分的方向相反的方向上向后延伸，然后再次弯曲形成第一手柄部分。 类似地，第二延伸部弯曲以形成第二钳口部分和第二手柄部分。 夹具的单线结构可以通过编程的线形成来实现。 在本发明的另一方面，多个夹具可以放置在由金属或塑料材料制成的牵引杆上，以对准切断的血管或组织的两个或多个残端部分用于重新连接或吻合。

公开(公告)号：US20060064054A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11263876

申请日：2005-11-01

申请人： Ghassan Sakakine ,  Thomas DeMarchi ,  Boun Pravong ,  Kennii Pravongviengkham ,  John Brustad ,  Charles Hart ,  Nabil Hilal

发明人： Ghassan Sakakine ,  Thomas DeMarchi ,  Boun Pravong ,  Kennii Pravongviengkham ,  John Brustad ,  Charles Hart ,  Nabil Hilal

IPC分类号： A61M31/00

CPC分类号： A61B17/3417 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3431

摘要： A surgical access sheath with an elongate body and a lumen through the body is provided. The sheath has at least one longitudinal and radially spaced reinforcing wire longitudinally extending along the elongated body.

摘要翻译： 提供了具有细长体和通过身体的内腔的手术通道护套。 护套具有沿着细长主体纵向延伸的至少一个纵向和径向隔开的加强丝。