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公开(公告)号:US09261595B2
公开(公告)日:2016-02-16
申请号:US11903287
申请日:2007-09-21
CPC分类号: A61B8/4494 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/445 , A61B8/4488 , A61B8/483 , A61B2562/12 , B06B1/0622 , G01S7/52079 , G01S15/8929 , G01S15/8993 , Y10T29/49908
摘要: A memory alloy is used during manufacture of a transducer. The memory of the alloy may correct for deviations or bending during manufacture, such as a superelastic alloy returning an array to a flat state after being twisted during handling. The memory of the alloy may cause a desired change in array geometry during manufacture, such as a shape memory alloy twisting an array into a curved or helix due to applied heat. The array may be fixed in place by the memory alloy or bonding after positioning by the memory alloy, preventing further substantial alteration.
摘要翻译: 在制造传感器期间使用记忆合金。 合金的记忆可以在制造期间校正偏差或弯曲,例如在处理过程中扭曲之后将阵列返回到平坦状态的超弹性合金。 合金的记忆可能在制造期间引起阵列几何形状的期望变化,例如形状记忆合金由于施加的热将阵列扭曲成弯曲或螺旋。 阵列可以通过记忆合金固定在适当位置或通过记忆合金定位之后的粘合,从而防止进一步的实质性改变。
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公开(公告)号:US20090010459A1
公开(公告)日:2009-01-08
申请号:US12237249
申请日:2008-09-24
申请人: Lex J. Garbini , Walter T. Wilser
发明人: Lex J. Garbini , Walter T. Wilser
CPC分类号: A61B8/12 , A61B8/4488 , A61B8/483 , B06B1/0622 , G01S7/52079 , G01S15/8929 , G01S15/8993 , Y10T29/42
摘要: Multiple twisted or rotated arrays are provided. For example, a memory alloy may allow manufacture of multiple rows of elements on a flat substrate. The memory of the alloy is activated to twist different rows in different ways, such as two adjacent substantially parallel but oppositely rotated arrays. By selecting different apertures along a given twist, different planes are scanned due to the difference in direction of the elements of the aperture. By selecting different apertures on differently rotated arrays, a larger volume may be scanned.
摘要翻译: 提供多个扭转或旋转的阵列。 例如,记忆合金可以允许在平坦基底上制造多排元件。 合金的记忆被激活以以不同的方式扭曲不同的行,例如两个相邻的大致平行但相反旋转的阵列。 通过沿给定的扭转选择不同的孔,由于孔的元件的方向不同,扫描不同的平面。 通过在不同旋转的阵列上选择不同的孔径,可以扫描更大的体积。
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公开(公告)号:US20080125661A1
公开(公告)日:2008-05-29
申请号:US11903287
申请日:2007-09-21
CPC分类号: A61B8/4494 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/445 , A61B8/4488 , A61B8/483 , A61B2562/12 , B06B1/0622 , G01S7/52079 , G01S15/8929 , G01S15/8993 , Y10T29/49908
摘要: A memory alloy is used during manufacture of a transducer. The memory of the alloy may correct for deviations or bending during manufacture, such as a superelastic alloy returning an array to a flat state after being twisted during handling. The memory of the alloy may cause a desired change in array geometry during manufacture, such as a shape memory alloy twisting an array into a curved or helix due to applied heat. The array may be fixed in place by the memory alloy or bonding after positioning by the memory alloy, preventing further substantial alteration.
摘要翻译: 在制造传感器期间使用记忆合金。 合金的记忆可以在制造期间校正偏差或弯曲,例如在处理过程中扭曲之后将阵列返回到平坦状态的超弹性合金。 合金的记忆可能在制造期间引起阵列几何形状的期望变化,例如形状记忆合金由于施加的热将阵列扭曲成弯曲或螺旋。 阵列可以通过记忆合金固定在适当位置或通过记忆合金定位之后的粘合,从而防止进一步的实质性改变。
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公开(公告)号:US08206305B2
公开(公告)日:2012-06-26
申请号:US12237249
申请日:2008-09-24
申请人: Lex J. Garbini , Walter T. Wilser
发明人: Lex J. Garbini , Walter T. Wilser
IPC分类号: A61B8/14
CPC分类号: A61B8/12 , A61B8/4488 , A61B8/483 , B06B1/0622 , G01S7/52079 , G01S15/8929 , G01S15/8993 , Y10T29/42
摘要: Multiple twisted or rotated arrays are provided. For example, a memory alloy may allow manufacture of multiple rows of elements on a flat substrate. The memory of the alloy is activated to twist different rows in different ways, such as two adjacent substantially parallel but oppositely rotated arrays. By selecting different apertures along a given twist, different planes are scanned due to the difference in direction of the elements of the aperture. By selecting different apertures on differently rotated arrays, a larger volume may be scanned.
摘要翻译: 提供多个扭转或旋转的阵列。 例如,记忆合金可以允许在平坦基底上制造多排元件。 合金的记忆被激活以以不同的方式扭曲不同的行,例如两个相邻的大致平行但相反旋转的阵列。 通过沿给定的扭转选择不同的孔,由于孔的元件的方向不同,扫描不同的平面。 通过在不同旋转的阵列上选择不同的孔径,可以扫描更大的体积。
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公开(公告)号:US07678056B2
公开(公告)日:2010-03-16
申请号:US11904776
申请日:2007-09-27
申请人: Walter T. Wilser , Lex J. Garbini , Jian Hua Mo
发明人: Walter T. Wilser , Lex J. Garbini , Jian Hua Mo
IPC分类号: A61B8/14
CPC分类号: A61B8/4461 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/13 , A61B8/445
摘要: A transducer array is connected with a catheter housing. As the transducer array is rotated, the catheter housing also rotates. As a result, at least a portion of the catheter housing twists about a longitudinal axis. By applying rotation in a controlled way, such as with a motor, a plurality of two-dimensional images for three-dimensional reconstruction may be obtained. The rotation of the catheter housing may limit the total amount of rotation of the array, such as rotating the array through a 90 degree or less amount of rotation about the longitudinal axis. The housing of the catheter is formed with a soft section. The softer material allows for a greater amount or increased ease for twisting the catheter.
摘要翻译: 换能器阵列与导管外壳连接。 当换能器阵列旋转时,导管壳体也旋转。 结果,导管壳体的至少一部分围绕纵向轴线扭曲。 通过以受控的方式,例如用电动机施加旋转,可以获得用于三维重建的多个二维图像。 导管壳体的旋转可以限制阵列的总旋转量,例如使阵列围绕纵向轴旋转90度或更少的旋转量。 导管的外壳形成有柔软的部分。 较软的材料允许更大的数量或更容易扭转导管。
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公开(公告)号:US07666143B2
公开(公告)日:2010-02-23
申请号:US11012389
申请日:2004-12-14
申请人: Walter T. Wilser , Lex J. Garbini , Jian Hua Mo
发明人: Walter T. Wilser , Lex J. Garbini , Jian Hua Mo
IPC分类号: A61B8/14
CPC分类号: A61B8/4461 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/13 , A61B8/445
摘要: A transducer array is connected with a catheter housing. As the transducer array is rotated, the catheter housing also rotates. As a result, at least a portion of the catheter housing twists about a longitudinal axis. By applying rotation in a controlled way, such as with a motor, a plurality of two-dimensional images for three-dimensional reconstruction may be obtained. The rotation of the catheter housing may limit the total amount of rotation of the array, such as rotating the array through a 90 degree or less amount of rotation about the longitudinal axis. The housing of the catheter is formed with a soft section. The softer material allows for a greater amount or increased ease for twisting the catheter.
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公开(公告)号:US07694809B2
公开(公告)日:2010-04-13
申请号:US11295792
申请日:2005-12-06
申请人: Lex J. Garbini , Douglas B. Dull
发明人: Lex J. Garbini , Douglas B. Dull
IPC分类号: B65D83/10
CPC分类号: A61M25/0133 , A61B2090/0803 , A61B2090/0814 , A61M25/00
摘要: A remotely controlled medical instrument enhances safety and reliability. The medical instrument may be remotely enabled (unlocked) or disabled (locked). The medical instrument may be intended for limited-use. The medical instrument may be enclosed within a medical packaging and subsequently sterilized. After the medical instrument is determined to meet desired specifications, a remote control device may remotely enable the medical instrument. The remote control device may remotely enable the medical instrument through the sterile barrier and without making direct contact with the medical instrument such that the medical instrument remains sterilized. The non-contact interaction between the medical instrument and the remote control device may be via infrared, electromagnetic, magnetic, or other non-contact communication techniques. The remote control device may remotely disable the medical instrument. The remote controller may transmit a key code to prevent the inadvertent and/or unauthorized enabling or disabling of the limited-use medical device.
摘要翻译: 远程控制的医疗仪器增强了安全性和可靠性。 医疗器械可以远程启用(解锁)或禁用(锁定)。 医疗器械可能是为了有限的使用。 医疗器械可以封装在医疗包装内并随后消毒。 在确定医疗仪器满足所需规格之后,远程控制装置可以远程启用医疗器械。 遥控装置可以通过无菌屏障远程启用医疗器械,并且不直接与医疗器械接触,使医疗器械保持灭菌。 医疗器械和遥控装置之间的非接触相互作用可以通过红外,电磁,磁性或其它非接触式通信技术。 遥控设备可以远程禁用医疗仪器。 遥控器可以传送钥匙代码以防止有意和/或非授权的使用或禁用有限的医疗设备。
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公开(公告)号:US20130199019A1
公开(公告)日:2013-08-08
申请号:US13369236
申请日:2012-02-08
CPC分类号: A61M25/0012 , A61B6/12 , A61B6/485 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/445 , A61B2090/3966 , A61M25/0015 , A61M25/0108 , B23B47/281 , B23B2270/48 , B29C66/532 , B29L2031/7542 , G01R33/4814 , G01S15/04 , Y10T29/49005 , Y10T29/49771 , Y10T29/49778 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T29/49895 , Y10T29/49945 , Y10T29/49998 , Y10T29/53087 , Y10T29/53091 , Y10T29/5313 , Y10T29/53961 , Y10T408/567
摘要: A catheter is provided for medical ultrasound imaging that can be effectively used in combination with other imaging modalities to detect medical structures of interest as well as the catheter. Markers are added to the catheter with precision, which provides a means to merge the images from different modalities. Using a template, apertures for marker placement are formed in the catheter after creating the catheter housing. The ultrasound array may be used for accurate positioning of the template. Alternatively or additionally, a rigid insert with markers connects with the array. The insert holds the markers in place and may reduce artifacts in ultrasound scanning due to flexing of the array.
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公开(公告)号:US20120209122A1
公开(公告)日:2012-08-16
申请号:US13028365
申请日:2011-02-16
申请人: Lex J. Garbini , Mathew Rahimi
发明人: Lex J. Garbini , Mathew Rahimi
IPC分类号: A61M25/092 , A61B8/12
CPC分类号: A61M25/0147 , A61B8/445 , A61M25/0082 , A61M25/0141 , A61M2025/0161
摘要: Shape-controllable catheters are provided that are versatile in application and that, in human-imaging applications, minimize or reduce patient discomfort. One such catheter is provided with at least one control wire that extends inside the catheter and a control mechanism for tensioning the control wire to produce in the catheter a humped shape or a cantilevered configuration. Hardness of the catheter may be varied along the length thereof to facilitate desired bending. For example, hardness may be reduced in bend areas. Hardness may be maintained or increased in other areas for performance reasons, for example to maintain planarity of an imaging array.
摘要翻译: 提供形状可控的导管,其在应用中是通用的,并且在人类成像应用中,最小化或减少患者的不适。 一个这样的导管设置有在导管内延伸的至少一个控制线,以及用于张紧控制线以在导管中产生凸起形状或悬臂构造的控制机构。 导管的硬度可以沿其长度变化以便于期望的弯曲。 例如,弯曲区域的硬度可能会降低。 出于性能原因,例如维持成像阵列的平面性,可能在其它区域中维持或增加硬度。
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公开(公告)号:US08959753B2
公开(公告)日:2015-02-24
申请号:US13369236
申请日:2012-02-08
CPC分类号: A61M25/0012 , A61B6/12 , A61B6/485 , A61B8/12 , A61B8/445 , A61B2090/3966 , A61M25/0015 , A61M25/0108 , B23B47/281 , B23B2270/48 , B29C66/532 , B29L2031/7542 , G01R33/4814 , G01S15/04 , Y10T29/49005 , Y10T29/49771 , Y10T29/49778 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T29/49895 , Y10T29/49945 , Y10T29/49998 , Y10T29/53087 , Y10T29/53091 , Y10T29/5313 , Y10T29/53961 , Y10T408/567
摘要: A catheter is provided for medical ultrasound imaging that can be effectively used in combination with other imaging modalities to detect medical structures of interest as well as the catheter. Markers are added to the catheter which allow more precise location identification of the catheter in the merging of the images from different modalities. Using a template, apertures for marker placement are formed in the catheter after creating the catheter housing. The ultrasound array may be used for accurate positioning of the template. Alternatively or additionally, a rigid insert with markers connects with the array. The insert holds the markers in place and may reduce artifacts in ultrasound scanning due to flexing of the array.
摘要翻译: 提供用于医疗超声成像的导管,其能够与其他成像模式组合有效地用于检测感兴趣的医学结构以及导管。 将标记物添加到导管中,其允许在来自不同模态的图像的合并中更精确地定位导管的位置。 使用模板,在创建导管外壳之后,在导管中形成用于标记物放置的孔。 超声阵列可用于模板的精确定位。 或者或另外,具有标记的刚性插入件与阵列连接。 插入物将标记保持在适当位置,并且可以减少由于阵列的弯曲引起的超声扫描中的伪像。
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