公开(公告)号：US4852578A

公开(公告)日：1989-08-01

申请号：US118993

申请日：1987-11-10

申请人： John A. Companion ,  Joseph S. Heyman ,  Beth A. Mineo ,  Albert R. Cavalier ,  Travis N. Blalock

发明人： John A. Companion ,  Joseph S. Heyman ,  Beth A. Mineo ,  Albert R. Cavalier ,  Travis N. Blalock

IPC分类号： A61B5/20 ,  A61B8/08

CPC分类号： A61B5/204 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B8/0858

摘要： A device and method rapidly quantifying the relative distention of the bladder of a human subject are disclosed. Ultrasonic transducer 1, which is positioned on subject 2 in proximity to bladder 16, is excited by pulser 3A under command of microprocessor 4 to launch an acoustic wave into patient 2. This wave interacts with bladder walls 12,13 and is reflected back to ultrasonic transducer 1, when it is received, amplified and processed by receiver 3B . The resulting signal is digitized by analog-to-digital converter 5 under command of microprocessor 4, and is stored in data memory 6B. The software in microprocessor 4 determines the relative distention of bladder 16 as a function of the propagated ultrasonic energy; and based on programmed scientific measurements and individual and anatomical and behavioral characteristic of with the specific subject as contained in program memory 6A, sends out a signal to turn on any or all of the audible alarm 7, the visible alarm 8, the tactile alarm 9 , and the remote wireless alarm 10.

摘要翻译： 公开了快速量化人类受试者膀胱相对膨胀的装置和方法。 超声波换能器1定位在靠近气囊16的对象2上，由微处理器4的指令由脉冲发生器3A激发，以将声波发射到患者2中。该波与膀胱壁12,13相互作用并被反射回超声波 换能器1，当它被接收器3B接收，放大和处理时。 所得到的信号由微处理器4的命令由模拟数字转换器5数字化，并被存储在数据存储器6B中。 微处理器4中的软件确定膀胱16的相对膨胀作为传播的超声能量的函数; 并且基于程序存储器6A中包含的特定对象的编程科学测量和个体和解剖学和行为特性，发出信号以打开任何或所有可听报警器7，可视报警器8，触觉报警器9 ，和远程无线警报10。

公开(公告)号：US5058591A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-22

申请号：US358213

申请日：1989-05-26

申请人： John A. Companion ,  Joseph S. Heyman ,  Beth A. Mineo ,  Albert R. Cavalier ,  Travis N. Blalock

发明人： John A. Companion ,  Joseph S. Heyman ,  Beth A. Mineo ,  Albert R. Cavalier ,  Travis N. Blalock

IPC分类号： A61B5/20 ,  A61B8/08

CPC分类号： A61B5/204 ,  A61B8/0858

摘要： A device and method rapidly quantifying the relative distention of the bladder of a human subject are disclosed. Ultrasonic transducer 1, which is positioned on subject 2 in proximity to bladder 16, is excited by pulser 3A under command of microprocessor 4 to launch an acoustic wave into patient 2. This wave interacts with bladder walls 12,13 and is reflected back to ultrasonic transducer 1, whence it is received, amplified, and processed by receiver 3B. The resulting signal is digitized by analog-to-digital converter 5 under command of microprocessor 4, and is stored in data memory 6B. The software in microprocessor 4 determines the relative distention of bladder 16 as a function of the propagated ultrasonic energy; and based on programmed scientific measurements and past history with the specific subject as contained in program memory 6A, sends out a signal to turn on any or all of the audible alarm 7, the visible alarm 8, the tactile alarm 9, and the remote wireless alarm 10.

摘要翻译： 公开了快速量化人类受试者膀胱相对膨胀的装置和方法。 超声波换能器1定位在靠近气囊16的对象2上，由微处理器4的指令由脉冲发生器3A激发，以将声波发射到患者2中。该波与膀胱壁12,13相互作用并被反射回超声波 换能器1，其被接收器3B接收，放大和处理。 所得到的信号由微处理器4的命令由模拟数字转换器5数字化，并被存储在数据存储器6B中。 微处理器4中的软件确定膀胱16的相对膨胀作为传播的超声能量的函数; 并且基于程序存储器6A中包含的具体主题的程序化科学测量和过去历史，发出信号以打开任何或所有可听报警器7，可视报警器8，触觉报警器9和远程无线 报警10。

公开(公告)号：US5051870A

公开(公告)日：1991-09-24

申请号：US536499

申请日：1990-06-11

申请人： John A. Companion

发明人： John A. Companion

IPC分类号： H01L23/544 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K7/10

CPC分类号： H05K1/0266 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01R13/465 ,  H05K7/103 ,  H01L2223/54473 ,  H01L2223/54486 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H05K1/18 ,  H05K2201/10325 ,  H05K2201/10689 ,  H05K2203/0191 ,  Y10T29/49139 ,  Y10T29/53209

摘要： An electronic socket attachment and identification system utilizes a first identification label on the top surface of an individual integrated circuit and a second identification label dimensioned to fit between the pins of the integrated circuit is adhered to the underside or bottom of the circuit board. The second identification label is a mirror image of the first label and each label is provided with color coding and numerical indicia thereon to identify the pin number, pin location, circuit orientation, etc. A socket sticker in the form of a double-backed adhesive tape is employed between the circuit socket and circuit board to secure the integrated circuit socket to the electronic circuit board. The individual top and bottom identification stickers, as well as the double-backed adhesive socket stickers, are packaged in color coded identifying dispensers and diespensed as a group from a common, releasable paper, carrier tape.

摘要翻译： 电子插座附接和识别系统利用单个集成电路的顶表面上的第一识别标签，并且将尺寸设计为集成电路的引脚之间的第二识别标签粘附到电路板的下侧或底部。 第二识别标签是第一标签的镜像，并且每个标签上都具有颜色编码和数字标记，以标识销号，针位置，电路方向等。双背胶的形式的插座贴纸 在电路插座和电路板之间采用胶带将集成电路插座固定到电子电路板上。 单独的顶部和底部识别贴纸以及双面胶粘剂插座贴纸被包装在彩色识别分配器中，并且从普通的可释放的纸，载带组装成一组。

公开(公告)号：US20110004123A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12459503

申请日：2009-07-02

申请人： John A. Companion

发明人： John A. Companion

IPC分类号： A61B5/103

CPC分类号： A61B8/08 ,  A61B5/204

摘要： A system and method are provided for monitoring bladder distention. Independently controllable acoustic transmitters are coupled to the surface of a user's abdomen region in a spaced-apart fashion. Each transmitter can introduce a broadband acoustic signal into a portion of the abdomen region. Acoustic receivers are also coupled to the surface of the abdomen region to detect acoustic reflections generated when the acoustic signals are introduced into the abdomen region. A controller is positioned on the user and is correlated to an orientation of the user. The controller stores a profile indicative of anatomical features of the user. The controller initiates periodic activations of selected ones of the transmitters based upon the profile and the orientation of the user. The controller uses a weighted combination of all of the acoustic reflections to determine bladder distention of the user. The weighted combination is defined by at least the profile and orientation of the user.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监测膀胱膨胀的系统和方法。 独立可控的声发射器以间隔的方式联接到用户的腹部区域的表面。 每个发射机可以将宽带声信号引入腹部区域的一部分。 声学接收器还耦合到腹部区域的表面以检测当声信号被引入腹部区域时产生的声反射。 控制器位于用户身上并与用户的方向相关联。 控制器存储指示用户的解剖特征的简档。 控制器基于用户的简档和方向启动所选择的发射机的周期性激活。 控制器使用所有声反射的加权组合来确定用户的膀胱膨胀。 加权组合至少由用户的轮廓和方向定义。

公开(公告)号：US08221337B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-17

申请号：US12459503

申请日：2009-07-02

申请人： John A. Companion

发明人： John A. Companion

IPC分类号： A61B5/103 ,  A61B8/00 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G01S3/80

CPC分类号： A61B8/08 ,  A61B5/204

摘要： A system and method are provided for monitoring bladder distention. Independently controllable acoustic transmitters are coupled to the surface of a user's abdomen region in a spaced-apart fashion. Each transmitter can introduce a broadband acoustic signal into a portion of the abdomen region. Acoustic receivers are also coupled to the surface of the abdomen region to detect acoustic reflections generated when the acoustic signals are introduced into the abdomen region. A controller is positioned on the user and is correlated to an orientation of the user. The controller stores a profile indicative of anatomical features of the user. The controller initiates periodic activations of selected ones of the transmitters based upon the profile and the orientation of the user. The controller uses a weighted combination of all of the acoustic reflections to determine bladder distention of the user. The weighted combination is defined by at least the profile and orientation of the user.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种用于监测膀胱膨胀的系统和方法。 独立可控的声发射器以间隔的方式联接到用户的腹部区域的表面。 每个发射机可以将宽带声信号引入腹部区域的一部分。 声学接收器还耦合到腹部区域的表面以检测当声信号被引入腹部区域时产生的声反射。 控制器位于用户身上并与用户的方向相关联。 控制器存储指示用户的解剖特征的简档。 控制器基于用户的简档和方向启动所选择的发射机的周期性激活。 控制器使用所有声反射的加权组合来确定用户的膀胱膨胀。 加权组合至少由用户的轮廓和方向定义。

公开(公告)号：US5755571A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-26

申请号：US712984

申请日：1996-09-09

申请人： John A. Companion

发明人： John A. Companion

IPC分类号： A61B8/08 ,  A61C19/04

CPC分类号： A61C19/043 ,  A61B8/0858

摘要： This invention relates to a periodontal structure mapping system employing a dental handpiece containing first and second acoustic sensors for locating the Cemento-Enamel Junction (CEJ) and measuring the differential depth between the CEJ and the bottom of the periodontal pocket. Measurements are taken at multiple locations on each tooth of a patient, observed, analyzed by an optical analysis subsystem, and archived by a data storage system for subsequent study and comparison with previous and subsequent measurements. Ultrasonic transducers for the first and second acoustic sensors are contained within the handpiece and in connection with a control computer. Pressurized water is provided for the depth measurement sensor and a linearly movable probe sensor serves as the sensor for the CEJ finder. The linear movement of the CEJ sensor is obtained by a control computer actuated by the prober. In an alternate embodiment the CEJ probe is an optical fiber sensor with appropriate analysis structure provided therefor.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种牙周结构测绘系统，该系统采用含有第一和第二声学传感器的牙科手柄，用于定位水泥 - 珐琅结（CEJ）并测量CEJ与牙周袋底部之间的差值深度。 在患者的每个牙齿上的多个位置进行测量，由光学分析子系统进行观察，分析，并由数据存储系统存档，以便随后的研究和与先前和后续测量的比较。 用于第一和第二声学传感器的超声换能器包含在手持件内并与控制计算机连接。 为深度测量传感器提供加压水，线性可移动探头传感器用作CEJ探测器的传感器。 由传感器驱动的控制计算机可获得CEJ传感器的线性运动。 在替代实施例中，CEJ探针是具有适当分析结构的光纤传感器。

公开(公告)号：US5053341A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-01

申请号：US418372

申请日：1989-10-06

申请人： John A. Companion

发明人： John A. Companion

IPC分类号： A61K47/42 ,  C08L89/06

CPC分类号： C08L89/06 ,  A61K47/42 ,  Y10S252/962 ,  Y10S516/928 ,  Y10T436/10 ,  Y10T436/2525

摘要： A tissue simulating gel and a method for preparing the tissue simulating gel are disclosed. The tissue simulating gel is prepared by a process using water, gelatin, ethylene glycol, and a cross-linking agent. In order to closely approximate the characteristics of the type of tissue being simulated, other material has been added to change the electrical, sound conducting, and wave scattering properties of the tissue simulating gel. The result of the entire process is a formulation that will not melt at the elevated temperatures involved in hyperthermia medical research. Furthermore, the tissue simulating gel will not support mold or bacterial growth, is of a sufficient mechanical strength to maintain a desired shape without a supporting shell, and is non-hardening and non-drying. Substances have been injected into the tissue simulating gel prior to the setting-up thereof just as they could be injected into actual tissue, and the tissue simulating gel is translucent so as to permit visual inspection of its interior. A polyurethane spray often used for coating circuit boards can be applied to the surface of the tissue simulating gel to give a texture similar to human skin, making the tissue simulating gel easier to handle and contributing to its longevity.

摘要翻译： 公开了组织模拟凝胶和制备组织模拟凝胶的方法。 通过使用水，明胶，乙二醇和交联剂的方法制备组织模拟凝胶。 为了紧密地近似模拟的组织类型的特征，已经添加了其他材料来改变组织模拟凝胶的电声，导声和波散射性质。 整个过程的结果是在热疗医学研究中涉及的高温下不会熔化的制剂。 此外，组织模拟凝胶不会支持模具或细菌生长，具有足够的机械强度以保持没有支撑壳体的所需形状，并且是非硬化和不干燥的。 在安装之前，将物质注入到组织模拟凝胶中，就像注射到实际组织中一样，组织模拟凝胶是半透明的，以允许对其内部进行目视检查。 通常用于涂布电路板的聚氨酯喷雾可以应用于组织模拟凝胶的表面，以产生类似于人体皮肤的质地，使得模拟凝胶的组织更容易处理并有助于其使用寿命。

公开(公告)号：US06824516B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-30

申请号：US10385577

申请日：2003-03-11

申请人： Bobby G. Batten ,  John A. Companion

发明人： Bobby G. Batten ,  John A. Companion

IPC分类号： A61B800

CPC分类号： A61B8/5238 ,  A61B8/0833 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4254 ,  A61B8/485 ,  A61B10/0241 ,  A61B2017/00274 ,  A61B2018/00547 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61N2005/1011 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G16H50/20 ,  Y02A90/26

摘要： A holistically integrated ultrasonic system for examining, mapping, diagnosing, and treating diseases of the prostate gland in a male human includes an ultrasonic transrectal probe and an ultrasonic transurethral probe. Each of these probes is adapted to pulse and to receive, as well as to produce and operate within a liquid-filled volume of the lumen into which they are inserted. Each probe is in operative communication with an integrated patient support platform and an integrated expert system. The integrated expert system collects data transmitted by sensors in the transrectal and transurethral probes and produces level-of-suspicion mapping of the prostate gland with cancer probability assessments for areas contained within the level-of-suspicion mapping. The integrated expert system communicates with, and provides targeting coordinates for operation of an automated slave biopsy subsystem and directs a biopsy needle to a selected point within the prostate gland. The biopsy needle includes a means for extracting a biopsy tissue sample from the prostate gland. The integrated patient support platform includes a multi-degree of freedom positioning chair which optimizes positioning of a patient for scanning and biopsy procedures and affords repeatability thereof.

摘要翻译： 用于检查，测绘，诊断和治疗男性人类前列腺疾病的整体超声系统包括超声经直肠探针和超声波经尿道探针。 这些探针中的每一个适于脉冲和接收，以及在其插入的管腔的液体填充体积内产生和操作。 每个探头与集成的患者支持平台和集成专家系统进行操作性通信。 综合专家系统收集经直肠和经尿道探针中的传感器传输的数据，并产生前列腺水平的怀疑映射与包含在怀疑水平图中的区域的癌症概率评估。 综合专家系统与自动从属活检子系统的操作通信并提供目标坐标，并将活检针引导至前列腺内的选定点。 活检针包括用于从前列腺提取活检组织样品的装置。 整合的患者支撑平台包括多自由度定位座椅，其优化用于扫描和活组织检查程序的患者的定位并提供其重复性。

公开(公告)号：US5398690A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-21

申请号：US285397

申请日：1994-08-03

申请人： Bobby G. Batten ,  John A. Companion

发明人： Bobby G. Batten ,  John A. Companion

IPC分类号： A61B8/12

CPC分类号： A61B8/0833 ,  A61B8/0841 ,  A61B8/12

摘要： A computer controlled rectal biopsy probe is employed to receive an ultrasonic signal from an ultrasonic transmitter which may be carried by a prior art urethral examination and mapping probe. The mapping probe signal is employed by the biopsy probe to position a biopsy needle within the rectal wall in alignment with a suspect prostate tumor detected by the mapping probe. The biopsy needle is computer controlled to penetrate the rectal wall, extend into the center of the suspect tumor, and cut a tissue sample therefrom. The tissue sample is removed through the rectal probe, to an analysis station, without removal of the rectal probe. If found malignant, suitable treatment (medical, radiation or surgical) may be directly applied to the tumor through the rectal probe. Computer analysis of the tissue sample may be performed by optical analysis or by ultrasonic density examination apparatus.

摘要翻译： 采用计算机控制的直肠活检探头从超声波发射器接收超声波信号，该超声信号可由现有技术的尿道检查和测绘探头承载。 活检探针使用测绘探针信号将活检针定位在直肠壁内，与由测绘探针检测到的疑似前列腺肿瘤一致。 计算机控制活检针穿透直肠壁，延伸到可疑肿瘤的中心，并切割组织样品。 将组织样品通过直肠探针去除分析站，而不去除直肠探针。 如果发现恶性肿瘤，可以通过直肠探针将适当的治疗（医疗，放射或外科手术）直接应用于肿瘤。 组织样本的计算机分析可以通过光学分析或超声波密度检查装置进行。

公开(公告)号：US5282472A

公开(公告)日：1994-02-01

申请号：US62617

申请日：1993-05-11

申请人： John A. Companion ,  Bobby G. Batten

发明人： John A. Companion ,  Bobby G. Batten

IPC分类号： A61B1/04 ,  A61B5/03 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61F2/94 ,  A61B17/00

CPC分类号： A61F2/94 ,  A61B1/042 ,  A61B5/03 ,  A61B5/415 ,  A61B5/418 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4209 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61F2230/0091

摘要： A compound system and process for mapping the urethra of a male patient to detect prostate and urinary problems; evaluation of any problems found; a reinforcement insert for the prostate custom fabricated from the mapped data to alleviate any problems found; means for placing the reinforcement insert into position within the patient; and means for removing the reinforcement insert when needed; are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于绘制男性患者尿道的复合系统和过程，以检测前列腺和尿液问题; 评估发现任何问题; 用于从映射数据制造的用于前列腺定制的加强插件，以减轻发现的任何问题; 用于将加强插入件放置在患者体内的位置的装置; 以及在需要时移除加强件插入件的装置; 被披露。