公开(公告)号：US4783656A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-08

申请号：US926875

申请日：1986-11-04

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Harold Schwartz

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Harold Schwartz

IPC: A61F4/00 ,  H04B1/034 ,  G08B21/00 ,  H04Q9/00

CPC classification number: A61F4/00

Abstract: A system for quadriplegics and for others having less than full use of their limbs for controlling the environment is disclosed. The system includes an intra-oral lingually operated switch located on a dental appliance. The switch activates an intra-oral power supply and intra-oral FM transmitter which directs control signals from the inside of the oral cavity to an external FM receiver. A controller responsive to the receiver generates output signals for operating call devices, and for controlling various appliances such as televisions, lights, bed position, etc. In one embodiment, a delay circuit is interposed between the intra-oral switch and the power supply such that inadvertent closure of the switch with the tongue does not cause undue power drain. An improved FM transmitter circuit is also disclosed which has low power drain, has low mass and temperature sensitivity and is not directional.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种四肢麻痹系统及其肢体不足以控制环境的系统。 该系统包括位于牙科器具上的口内舌上操作的开关。 该开关启动口内电源和口内FM发射器，其将控制信号从口腔内部引导到外部FM接收器。 响应于接收器的控制器产生用于操作呼叫装置的输出信号，并且用于控制诸如电视机，灯，床位置等各种设备。在一个实施例中，延迟电路插入在口内交换机和电源之间 舌头无意中关闭开关不会造成不必要的电力消耗。 还公开了一种改进的FM发射机电路，其具有低功率消耗，具有低质量和温度灵敏度并且不是定向的。

公开(公告)号：US4550427A

公开(公告)日：1985-10-29

申请号：US438376

申请日：1982-11-01

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

IPC: A61F2/20 ,  A61F1/20

CPC classification number: A61F2/20

Abstract: The present invention provides a completely self-contained intraoral larynx comprising a power source, tongue activated controls, power saving signal generation circuitry, acoustic and audio amplifiers, and an intra-oral speaker. These components are contained within an otherwise conventional denture or dental prosthesis. The device produces a high amplitude sound while minimizing current drain from the power source. Laryngectomized patients require only short term training by a speech pathologist to use this device. Intelligible speech is usual within an hour of such training, and facility rapidly improves. The psychological barriers, post-operative physical limitations, aesthetic concerns and limited gestural communication traditionally associated with the use of extra-oral larynges is eliminated by the present invention.

公开(公告)号：US4473905A

公开(公告)日：1984-09-25

申请号：US249140

申请日：1981-03-30

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

IPC: A61F2/20 ,  A61F1/20

CPC classification number: A61F2/20

Abstract: The present invention provides a completely self-contained intraoral larynx comprising a power source, tongue activated controls, power saving signal generation circuitry, acoustic and audio amplifiers, and an intra-oral speaker. These components are contained within an otherwise conventional denture or dental prosthesis. The device produces a high amplitude sound while minimizing current drain from the power source. Laryngectomized patients require only short term training by a speech pathologist to use this device. Intelligible speech is usual within an hour of such training, and facility rapidly improves. The psychological barriers, post-operative physical limitations, aesthetic concerns and limited gestural communication traditionally associated with the use of extra-oral larynges is eliminated by the present invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种完全独立的口腔内喉，其包括电源，舌激活的控制，省电信号产生电路，声音和音频放大器以及口内说话者。 这些组件包含在另外常规的义齿或牙科假体中。 该装置产生高振幅声音，同时最小化电源的电流消耗。 喉切除术患者仅需要由言语病理学家进行短期训练来使用该装置。 在这种培训的一小时内，可口可乐的言论是平常的，设施迅速改善。 本发明消除了传统上与口腔喉部使用有关的心理障碍，术后身体限制，美学问题和有限的手势通信。

公开(公告)号：US4605927A

公开(公告)日：1986-08-12

申请号：US526699

申请日：1983-08-26

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Henry Hamarman ,  Harold Schwartz

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Henry Hamarman ,  Harold Schwartz

IPC: A61F4/00 ,  H04Q9/00 ,  G08B21/00 ,  H04B1/034

CPC classification number: A61F4/00

Abstract: A system for quadriplegics and for others having less than full use of their limbs for controlling the environment is disclosed. The system includes an intra-oral lingually operated switch located on a dental appliance. The switch activates an intra-oral power supply and intra-oral FM transmitter which directs control signals from the inside of the oral cavity to an external FM receiver. A controller responsive to the receiver generates output signals for operating call devices, and for controlling various appliances such as televisions, lights, bed position, etc. In one embodiment, a delay circuit is interposed between the intra-oral switch and the power supply such that inadvertent closure of the switch with the tongue does not cause undue power drain. An improved FM transmitter circuit is also disclosed which has low power drain, has low mass and temperature sensitivity and is not directional.

公开(公告)号：US4539698A

公开(公告)日：1985-09-03

申请号：US547740

申请日：1983-11-01

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

IPC: A61F2/20 ,  A61F1/20

CPC classification number: A61F2/20

Abstract: An intra-oral artificial larynx is provided including a signal generator and a speaker mounted on a prosthesis for mounting the larynx within the intra-oral cavity. A horn is provided having an input opening coupled to the speaker for acoustically amplifying the output of the speaker, the horn also having an output opening. A saliva barrier is removably mounted to the output opening of the horn for precluding penetration of saliva into the horn, the barrier having a first end which is telescopically received within the output opening of the horn and the second end having a mouth formed on a bias to the longitudinal axis of the mounting and a microporous membrane sealing the mouth. The mouth of the mounting has an elliptical shape which has been found tends to increase speaker volume. Moreover, the telescopic mating of the mounting and the horn provides a saliva barrier which is easily replaceable by the user.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种口腔内人造喉，其包括安装在假体上的信号发生器和扬声器，用于将喉部安装在口腔内。 喇叭被提供有具有耦合到扬声器的输入开口用于声音放大扬声器的输出，喇叭也具有输出开口。 唾液屏障可拆卸地安装到喇叭的输出开口，以排除唾液渗入喇叭，屏障具有可伸缩地容纳在喇叭的输出开口内的第一端，第二端具有形成在偏压上的口 到安装件的纵向轴线和密封嘴的微孔膜。 安装座的口具有椭圆形状，这已被发现倾向于增加扬声器的音量。 此外，安装件和喇叭的伸缩配合提供了可以由使用者容易地更换的唾液屏障。

公开(公告)号：US4502150A

公开(公告)日：1985-02-26

申请号：US428848

申请日：1982-09-30

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

IPC: A61F2/20 ,  A61F1/20

CPC classification number: A61F2/20

Abstract: The present invention provides a completely self-contained intraoral larynx comprising a power source, tongue activated controls, power saving signal generation circuitry, acoustic and audio amplifiers, and an intra-oral speaker. These components are contained within an otherwise conventional denture or dental prosthesis. The device produces a high amplitude sound while minimizing current drain from the power source. Laryngectomized patients require only short term training by a speech pathologist to use this device. Intelligible speech is usual within an hour of such training, and facility rapidly improves. The psychological barriers, post-operative physical limitations, aesthetic concerns and limited gestural communication traditionally associated with the use of extra-oral larynges is eliminated by the present invention.

公开(公告)号：US4672673A

公开(公告)日：1987-06-09

申请号：US725399

申请日：1985-04-22

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

IPC: A61F2/20 ,  A61F1/20

CPC classification number: A61F2/20

Abstract: The present invention provides a completely self-contained intraoral larynx comprising a power source, tongue activated controls, power saving signal generation circuitry, acoustic and audio amplifiers, and an intra-oral speaker. These components are contained within an otherwise conventional denture or dental prosthesis. The device produces a high amplitude sound while minimizing current drain from the power source. Laryngectomized patients require only short term training by a speech pathologist to use this device. Intelligible speech is usual within an hour of such training, and facility rapidly improves. The psychological barriers, post-operative physical limitations, aesthetic concerns and limited gestural communication traditionally associated with the use of extra-oral larynges is eliminated by the present invention.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种完全独立的口腔内喉部，其包括电源，舌激活的控制，省电信号产生电路，声音和音频放大器以及口内扬声器。 这些组件包含在另外常规的义齿或牙科假体中。 该装置产生高振幅声音，同时最小化电源的电流消耗。 喉切除术患者仅需要由言语病理学家进行短期训练来使用该装置。 在这种培训的一小时内，可口可乐的言论是平常的，设施迅速改善。 本发明消除了传统上与口腔喉部使用有关的心理障碍，术后身体限制，美学问题和有限的手势通信。

公开(公告)号：US4539699A

公开(公告)日：1985-09-03

申请号：US547777

申请日：1983-11-01

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Henry S. Brenman ,  Louis D. Lowry ,  Harold Schwartz

IPC: A61F2/20 ,  A61F1/20

CPC classification number: A61F2/20

Abstract: An intra-oral artificial larynx includes a signal generator encapsulated within a custom-molded prosthetic means for mounting the larynx within the intra-oral cavity, as well as a speaker and tongue activatable switch for enabling the signal generator and the speaker. A compartment is molded in the custom-molded prosthetic means for receiving a power source, the power source being mounted on a carrier removably mounted in the compartment for powering the signal generator and speaker. The power source carrier is slidably received within the compartment and includes a means for isolating the compartment from saliva in the intra-oral cavity.

Abstract translation: 口腔内人造喉包括封装在用于将喉部安装在口腔内的定制模制假体装置中的信号发生器，以及用于使能信号发生器和扬声器的扬声器和舌头可激活开关。 在用于接收电源的定制模制假体装置中模制隔室，该电源安装在可移除地安装在隔室中的载体上，以为信号发生器和扬声器供电。 电源载体可滑动地容纳在隔室内，并且包括用于将隔室与口腔内的唾液隔离的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050050921A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10658316

申请日：2003-09-09

Applicant: Philip Katz ,  Isaac Friedman

Inventor： Philip Katz ,  Isaac Friedman

IPC: A44C17/00

CPC classification number: A44C17/001

Abstract: A brilliant gemstone cut, having a crown, a girdle and a pavilion. The crown has a flat table shaped as an equilateral n-sided polygon. The girdle is also multi sided polygon. The corner, lower girdle, bezel and star facets are at significantly angles of inclination, with respect to the table to provide significantly improved brilliance. The upper corner facets are spaced from the girdle. The space between the corner facet vertices and the girdle is left open to be covered by a prong of a jewelry setting.

Abstract translation: 一个辉煌的宝石切割，有一个皇冠，一条腰带和一个亭子。 表冠有一个平面，形状为等边的n面多边形。 腰带也是多边形。 角落，下腰带，表圈和星形面相对于桌子具有显着的倾斜角度，以提供显着改善的亮度。 上角面与腰带间隔开。 角面之间的顶点和腰带之间的空间保持打开，被珠宝设置的插脚覆盖。

公开(公告)号：US06430963B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-13

申请号：US09649920

申请日：2000-08-30

Applicant: Isaac Friedman ,  Philip Katz

Inventor： Isaac Friedman ,  Philip Katz

IPC: A44C1700

CPC classification number: A44C17/001

Abstract: A brilliant gemstone cut, having a crown, a girdle and a pavilion. The crown and the pavilion are both brilliant cut. The crown has a flat table shaped as an equilateral n-sided polygon, n corner facets and n upper girdle facets. The girdle is also shaped as an n-sided polygon. The pavilion has n rib lines, which converge at a culet, n lower girdle facets, n bezel star facets and double n number of corner facets. The rib lines subdivide the pavilion into n equivalent parts.

Abstract translation: 一个辉煌的宝石切割，有一个皇冠，一条腰带和一个亭子。 皇冠和亭子都是辉煌的切割。 冠有一个平面，形状为等边的n面多边形，n个角面和n个上腰带面。 腰带也被形成为n面多边形。 亭子有n条肋条，会聚在一个底部，n个下腰带面，n个bezel星形面和double n个角面。 肋条将展馆细分为n个等效部分。