Adjustable implant and method of use
    1.
    发明授权
    Adjustable implant and method of use 有权
    可植入植入物和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US07981025B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-19

    申请号:US12259965

    申请日:2008-10-28

    IPC分类号: A61F2/00

    摘要: A system includes an adjustable implant configured for implantation internally within a subject, the adjustable implant having a permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis of rotation, the permanent magnet operatively coupled to a drive transmission configured to alter a dimension of the adjustable implant. The system further includes an external adjustment device configured for placement on or adjacent to the skin of the subject comprising at least one magnet configured for rotation, the external adjustment device further comprising a motor configured to rotate the at least one magnet, whereby rotation of the at least one magnet of the external adjustment device effectuates rotational movement of the permanent magnet of the adjustable implant and alters the dimension of the adjustable implant. The system includes drive control circuitry configured to drive the motor of the external adjustment device to achieve a target dimension of the adjustable implant.

    摘要翻译: 系统包括被配置用于在对象内部进行植入的可调节植入物,所述可调节植入物具有被配置为围绕旋转轴线旋转的永磁体,所述永磁体可操作地耦合到构造成改变可调节植入物的尺寸的驱动变速器。 所述系统还包括外部调节装置,其被配置为放置在所述对象的皮肤上或与所述对象的皮肤相邻,所述外部调节装置包括被配置为旋转的至少一个磁体,所述外部调整装置还包括被配置为旋转所述至少一个磁体的马达, 外部调节装置的至少一个磁体实现可调节植入物的永磁体的旋转运动并改变可调节植入物的尺寸。 该系统包括被配置为驱动外部调节装置的电动机以实现可调节植入物的目标尺寸的驱动控制电路。

    Adjustable implant and method of use
    2.
    发明授权
    Adjustable implant and method of use 有权
    可植入植入物和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US08715159B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US13158117

    申请日:2011-06-10

    IPC分类号: A61F2/00

    摘要: A system includes an adjustable implant configured for implantation internally within a subject, the adjustable implant comprising a first permanent magnet configured for rotation about a first axis, the first permanent magnet operatively coupled to a drive transmission configured to alter a dimension of the adjustable implant. The system further includes an external adjustment device configured for placement on or adjacent to the skin of the subject, the external adjustment device comprising a second permanent magnet configured for rotation about a second axis and a third permanent magnet configured for rotation about a third axis different from the second axis; and wherein cooperative rotation of the second permanent magnet about the second axis and rotation of the third permanent magnet about the third axis result in rotation of the first permanent magnet about the first axis.

    摘要翻译: 系统包括被配置用于在对象内部进行植入的可调节植入物,所述可调节植入物包括被配置为围绕第一轴线旋转的第一永久磁体,所述第一永久磁体可操作地耦合到构造成改变所述可调节植入物的尺寸的驱动变速器。 该系统还包括外部调节装置,其被配置用于放置在与受试者皮肤相邻或相邻的外部,所述外部调节装置包括构造成围绕第二轴线旋转的第二永磁体和被配置为围绕第三轴线旋转的第三永磁体 从第二轴; 并且其中所述第二永磁体围绕所述第二轴线的协同旋转和所述第三永磁体围绕所述第三轴线的旋转导致所述第一永磁体围绕所述第一轴线的旋转。

    Method and apparatus for adjusting a gastrointestinal restriction device
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for adjusting a gastrointestinal restriction device 有权
    调节胃肠限制装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07862502B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-04

    申请号:US11760482

    申请日:2007-06-08

    IPC分类号: A61B17/00 A61B17/12

    摘要: A gastrointestinal implant system includes an adjustable restriction device having a contact surface configured for at least partially engaging a surface of a gastrointestinal tract of a mammal. The implant system further includes an implantable interface including a first driving element, the first driving element being moveable and operatively coupled to the adjustable restriction device by an actuator configured to change the dimension or configuration of the contact surface in response to movement of the first driving element. The system also includes an external adjustment device having a second driving element configured to non-invasively engage the first driving element of the implantable interface from a location external to the mammal. In the system, actuation of the second driving element of the external adjustment device produces movement in the first driving element of the implantable interface and results in a change in the dimension or configuration of the contact surface.

    摘要翻译: 消化道植入系统包括可调节限制装置,其具有构造成用于至少部分地接合哺乳动物的胃肠道表面的接触表面。 所述植入系统还包括可植入界面,其包括第一驱动元件,所述第一驱动元件可移动并通过构造成响应于所述第一驱动件的移动来改变所述接触表面的尺寸或构造而被可操作地联接到所述可调节限制装置 元件。 该系统还包括具有第二驱动元件的外部调整装置,该第二驱动元件构造成从哺乳动物外部的位置非侵入地接合可植入界面的第一驱动元件。 在该系统中,外部调节装置的第二驱动元件的致动在可植入界面的第一驱动元件中产生运动并且导致接触表面的尺寸或构型的变化。

    SKELETAL MANIPULATION SYSTEM
    4.
    发明申请
    SKELETAL MANIPULATION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    骨科手术系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090112263A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-30

    申请号:US12121438

    申请日:2008-05-15

    摘要: A system for manipulating a portion of the skeletal system of a mammal includes an implant having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configured for mounting at a first location of the skeletal system and the second portion configured for mounting at a second location of the skeletal system. The system further includes an adjustment device disposed on the implant and configured to apply a biasing force to the skeletal system, the adjustment device including a magnetic element configured for cyclic movement, the magnetic element being operatively coupled to a drive element configured to alter at least one of the distance or the force between the first location and the second location. The system includes an implantable feedback device operatively coupled to the implant that is configured to produce a response that is indicative of a condition of the implant which can be identified non-invasively.

    摘要翻译: 用于操纵哺乳动物骨骼系统的一部分的系统包括具有第一部分和第二部分的植入物,第一部分被配置用于安装在骨骼系统的第一位置,并且第二部分被配置成用于安装在第二位置 的骨骼系统。 所述系统还包括设置在所述植入物上并被配置为向所述骨骼系统施加偏置力的调节装置,所述调整装置包括构造成用于循环移动的磁性元件,所述磁性元件可操作地联接到驱动元件,所述驱动元件被配置为至少改变 第一位置和第二位置之间的距离或力之一。 该系统包括可操作地耦合到植入物的可植入反馈装置,其被配置为产生指示非侵入性地识别植入物的状态的响应。

    ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE
    5.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE 有权
    可调植入和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090062825A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-03-05

    申请号:US12259965

    申请日:2008-10-28

    IPC分类号: A61B17/08 A61F2/02 A61N2/00

    摘要: A system includes an adjustable implant configured for implantation internally within a subject, the adjustable implant having a permanent magnet configured for rotation about an axis of rotation, the permanent magnet operatively coupled to a drive transmission configured to alter a dimension of the adjustable implant. The system further includes an external adjustment device configured for placement on or adjacent to the skin of the subject comprising at least one magnet configured for rotation, the external adjustment device further comprising a motor configured to rotate the at least one magnet, whereby rotation of the at least one magnet of the external adjustment device effectuates rotational movement of the permanent magnet of the adjustable implant and alters the dimension of the adjustable implant. The system includes drive control circuitry configured to drive the motor of the external adjustment device to achieve a target dimension of the adjustable implant.

    摘要翻译: 系统包括被配置用于在对象内部进行植入的可调节植入物,所述可调节植入物具有被配置为围绕旋转轴线旋转的永磁体,所述永磁体可操作地耦合到构造成改变可调节植入物的尺寸的驱动变速器。 所述系统还包括外部调节装置,其被配置为放置在所述对象的皮肤上或与所述对象的皮肤相邻,所述外部调节装置包括被配置为旋转的至少一个磁体,所述外部调整装置还包括被配置为旋转所述至少一个磁体的马达, 外部调节装置的至少一个磁体实现可调节植入物的永磁体的旋转运动并改变可调节植入物的尺寸。 该系统包括被配置为驱动外部调节装置的电动机以实现可调节植入物的目标尺寸的驱动控制电路。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING A GASTROINTESTINAL RESTRICTION DEVICE
    6.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING A GASTROINTESTINAL RESTRICTION DEVICE 有权
    调节气体限制装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080097487A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:US11760482

    申请日:2007-06-08

    IPC分类号: A61B17/08

    摘要: A gastrointestinal implant system includes an adjustable restriction device having a contact surface configured for at least partially engaging a surface of a gastrointestinal tract of a mammal. The implant system further includes an implantable interface including a first driving element, the first driving element being moveable and operatively coupled to the adjustable restriction device by an actuator configured to change the dimension or configuration of the contact surface in response to movement of the first driving element. The system also includes an external adjustment device having a second driving element configured to non-invasively engage the first driving element of the implantable interface from a location external to the mammal. In the system, actuation of the second driving element of the external adjustment device produces movement in the first driving element of the implantable interface and results in a change in the dimension or configuration of the contact surface.

    摘要翻译: 消化道植入系统包括可调节限制装置,其具有构造成用于至少部分地接合哺乳动物的胃肠道表面的接触表面。 所述植入系统还包括可植入界面,其包括第一驱动元件,所述第一驱动元件可移动并通过构造成响应于所述第一驱动件的移动来改变所述接触表面的尺寸或构造而被可操作地联接到所述可调节限制装置 元件。 该系统还包括具有第二驱动元件的外部调整装置,该第二驱动元件构造成从哺乳动物外部的位置非侵入地接合可植入界面的第一驱动元件。 在该系统中,外部调节装置的第二驱动元件的致动在可植入界面的第一驱动元件中产生运动并且导致接触表面的尺寸或构型的变化。

    ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE
    7.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE IMPLANT AND METHOD OF USE 有权
    可调植入和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110237861A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-29

    申请号:US13158117

    申请日:2011-06-10

    IPC分类号: A61N2/12 A61F2/02

    摘要: A system includes an adjustable implant configured for implantation internally within a subject, the adjustable implant comprising a first permanent magnet configured for rotation about a first axis, the first permanent magnet operatively coupled to a drive transmission configured to alter a dimension of the adjustable implant. The system further includes an external adjustment device configured for placement on or adjacent to the skin of the subject, the external adjustment device comprising a second permanent magnet configured for rotation about a second axis and a third permanent magnet configured for rotation about a third axis different from the second axis; and wherein cooperative rotation of the second permanent magnet about the second axis and rotation of the third permanent magnet about the third axis result in rotation of the first permanent magnet about the first axis.

    摘要翻译: 系统包括被配置用于在对象内部进行植入的可调节植入物,所述可调节植入物包括被配置为围绕第一轴线旋转的第一永久磁体,所述第一永久磁体可操作地耦合到构造成改变所述可调节植入物的尺寸的驱动变速器。 该系统还包括外部调节装置,其被配置用于放置在与受试者皮肤相邻或相邻的外部,所述外部调节装置包括构造成围绕第二轴线旋转的第二永磁体和被配置为围绕第三轴线旋转的第三永磁体 从第二轴; 并且其中所述第二永磁体围绕所述第二轴线的协同旋转和所述第三永磁体围绕所述第三轴线的旋转导致所述第一永磁体围绕所述第一轴线的旋转。

    External sensing system for gastric restriction devices
    9.
    发明申请
    External sensing system for gastric restriction devices 审中-公开
    胃限制装置外部感应系统

    公开(公告)号:US20080097249A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:US11732431

    申请日:2007-04-02

    IPC分类号: A61B5/103

    摘要: Methods and apparatus useful for monitoring fluid flow past a gastric restriction device using noninvasive means are described. Some methods involve the use of acoustic energy, e.g., Doppler ultrasound, to monitor the passage of fluid past the restriction device, and apparatus to detect the acoustic energy. In some embodiments the method detects a sound-producing fluid using a microphone, stethoscope, or ultrasound probe and detector combination. In some embodiments, there are described methods of using Doppler ultrasound to monitor the flow of a fluid through a stomal opening, allowing a flow condition, e.g., a flow rate, to be determined, so that a physician can accurately adjust the gastric restriction device.

    摘要翻译: 描述了使用非侵入性手段监测通过胃限制装置的流体流动的方法和装置。 一些方法涉及使用诸如多普勒超声的声能来监测流经限制装置的流体,以及用于检测声能的装置。 在一些实施例中,该方法使用麦克风,听诊器或超声波探头和检测器组合来检测产生声音的流体。 在一些实施例中,描述了使用多普勒超声波来监测通过造口开口的流体的流动的方法,允许确定流量条件,例如流速,使得医师可以精确地调整胃限制装置 。

    SKELETAL MANIPULATION SYSTEM
    10.
    发明申请
    SKELETAL MANIPULATION SYSTEM 审中-公开
    骨科手术系统

    公开(公告)号:US20090112262A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-04-30

    申请号:US12121355

    申请日:2008-05-15

    IPC分类号: A61B17/70 A61H1/00

    摘要: A system for manipulating a portion of the skeletal system in the body of a mammal includes an implant having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configured for coupling to a first location of the skeletal system and the second portion configured for coupling to a second location of the skeletal system. The system includes an adjustment device configured to change at least one of the distance or force between the first location and the second location, the adjustment device having a magnetic element configured for rotation about an axis of rotation, the magnetic element being operatively coupled to a drive element configured to alter at least one of the distance or the force between the first location and the second location. The system also includes an external adjustment device configured to magnetically couple to the adjustment device from a location external to the mammal.

    摘要翻译: 用于操纵哺乳动物身体中的骨骼系统的一部分的系统包括具有第一部分和第二部分的植入物,第一部分被配置用于联接到骨骼系统的第一位置,第二部分被配置为联接到 骨骼系统的第二个位置。 该系统包括被配置为改变第一位置和第二位置之间的距离或力中的至少一个的调节装置,该调节装置具有被配置为围绕旋转轴线旋转的磁性元件,该磁性元件可操作地耦合到 驱动元件被配置为改变第一位置和第二位置之间的距离或力中的至少一个。 该系统还包括被配置为从哺乳动物外部的位置磁耦合到调节装置的外部调节装置。