公开(公告)号：US5286276A

公开(公告)日：1994-02-15

申请号：US940993

申请日：1992-09-04

Applicant: Paul Holmes ,  Stephen M. Jones

Inventor： Paul Holmes ,  Stephen M. Jones

IPC: B01F13/04 ,  B01F15/00 ,  B01J3/02 ,  B01J3/04 ,  B01J19/00 ,  C01G23/04 ,  C21D11/00

CPC classification number: B01J19/002 ,  B01F15/00123 ,  B01J2219/00272

Abstract: A quench system which can be used to quench a continuous reaction such as the continuous digestion of titaniferous ores with sulphuric acid is provided. The quench system comprises a pressure vessel (1) equipped with a full bore outlet valve (5) connected to a reaction vessel (7) which may require quenching. The pressure vessel is partly filled with a liquid (18) and the ullage is occupied by a gas under pressure, the pressure being sufficient to discharge the liquid through the outlet valve (5) when open. The reaction vessel is equipped with means to detect cessation of stirring therein or power failure and the full bore valve is equipped with means (19) to open when cessation of stirring or power failure is detected.Operation of the quench system enables a reaction to be rapidly cooled and diluted to prevent solidification and the problems associated therewith in the event of the reactants being unstirred.

Abstract translation: 提供了可用于淬火连续反应（例如用硫酸连续消解含钛矿石）的淬火系统。 所述骤冷系统包括装有连接到可能需要淬火的反应容器（7）的全孔出口阀（5）的压力容器（1）。 压力容器部分地填充有液体（18），并且空气被压力下的气体占据，该压力足以在打开时将液体通过出口阀（5）排出。 反应容器装有用于检测其中搅拌停止或断电的装置，并且全孔阀装备有当检测到停止搅拌或断电时打开的装置（19）。 骤冷系统的操作使得反应能够快速冷却和稀释以防止固化，并且在反应物不被搅拌的情况下与其相关的问题。

公开(公告)号：US5206879A

公开(公告)日：1993-04-27

申请号：US734459

申请日：1991-07-23

Applicant: John R. Moody ,  Allan P. George ,  Robert H. Peeling ,  Stephen M. Jones

Inventor： John R. Moody ,  Allan P. George ,  Robert H. Peeling ,  Stephen M. Jones

IPC: B09B3/00 ,  C02F1/02 ,  C02F1/72 ,  F23G5/08 ,  F23G7/00 ,  F23J15/06

CPC classification number: F23G5/085 ,  F23G7/008 ,  F23J15/06 ,  Y02E20/363

Abstract: Chemical waste is burned in oxygen using an electric plasma flame to heat a stream of gas which contains at least 70% by weight oxygen. Liquid waste in fine droplet form is introduced into the gas stream via a two-fluid atomizer using a carrier gas also preferably oxygen. The total amount of oxygen present is at least 30% more than required for complete combustion of the liquid waste. The reaction mixture is maintained at a temperature of at least 1450.degree. C. for a time of at least 2 milliseconds prior to cooling rapidly of the reaction products to a temperature below 300.degree. C.

公开(公告)号：US5844198A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-01

申请号：US686997

申请日：1996-07-24

Applicant: Stephen M. Jones ,  Arthur A. Campbell ,  Jeffrey L. Pennala

Inventor： Stephen M. Jones ,  Arthur A. Campbell ,  Jeffrey L. Pennala

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  B23K26/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/375 ,  B23K2203/05

Abstract: For an implantable medical devices, a system is provided for welding electrically conductive ribbon, typically stainless steel, to electrically conductive wire, typically platinum, the melting point of steel being substantially lower than that of platinum. An aperture is formed in the ribbon having an opening smaller than that of the wire. The ribbon is engaged with the wire such that the aperture is generally coextensive with the wire. Thereupon, a pulse laser beam is directed transversely of the ribbon through the aperture and onto the wire to simultaneously melt the wire and the ribbon and to create a homogeneous mix of the molten steel and platinum in the region surrounding the aperture. Thereafter, operation of the laser beam is discontinued to allow solidification and thereby achieve a welded connection between the ribbon and the wire.

Abstract translation: 对于可植入医疗装置，提供了一种用于将导电带（通常为不锈钢）焊接到导电线（通常为铂）的系统，其钢的熔点显着低于铂的熔点。 在带的开口处形成开口小于导线的开口。 丝带与导线接合，使得孔径与丝线大致共同延伸。 于是，脉冲激光束通过孔径横向于带状物引导到线材上，以同时熔化线材和带材并且在围绕孔的区域中产生钢水和铂的均匀混合物。 此后，停止激光束的操作以使其凝固，从而实现色带与金属丝之间的焊接连接。

公开(公告)号：US5503146A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-02

申请号：US329641

申请日：1994-10-26

Applicant: James P. Froehlich ,  Joseph N. Mitchell ,  Stephen M. Jones

Inventor： James P. Froehlich ,  Joseph N. Mitchell ,  Stephen M. Jones

IPC: A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/0051 ,  A61M16/0069 ,  A61M2016/0021 ,  A61M2016/0027 ,  A61M2016/0039

Abstract: The invention relates to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) respiratory therapy apparatus for treatment of apnea, hypopnea and other sleep disorders, and particularly to a standby control for automatically operating an air blower in CPAP apparatus. A blower is connected through a hose and a mask, such as a nasal mask or a nasal cannula, to the patient's respiratory airway. Initially, the blower is in a standby mode in which it is either turned off or, preferably, operated at a low speed. When a patient starts breathing through the mask, the blower is automatically switched to an operating mode. In the operating mode, the blower may be controlled to initially supply a low air pressure to the mask which either is increased after a sufficient time delay to allow the patient to fall asleep or is increased in response to the detection of a respiratory event such as apnea or hypopnea. If patient breathing through the mask ceases because the mask has been removed or otherwise is no longer sufficiently sealed to the patient's airway, the blower is automatically returned to the low pressure standby mode. If the patient does not begin breathing through the mask within a predetermined time, the blower is stopped. An optional recorder measures the total time that the patient is breathing through the mask or the total time that the blower is in the operating mode to provide the prescribing physician or technician with patient compliance information.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于治疗呼吸暂停，呼吸不足和其他睡眠障碍的持续气道正压通气（CPAP）呼吸治疗仪，特别涉及用于在CPAP装置中自动操作鼓风机的待机控制装置。 吹风机通过软管和面罩（例如鼻罩或鼻插管）连接到患者的呼吸气道。 最初，鼓风机处于待机模式，其中它被关闭或者优选以低速操作。 当患者通过面罩呼吸时，鼓风机自动切换到操作模式。 在操作模式中，鼓风机可以被控制以便最初向面罩供应低空气压力，其在足够的时间延迟之后增加，以允许患者入睡或响应于呼吸事件的检测而增加，例如 呼吸暂停或呼吸不足。 如果患者呼吸通过面罩停止，因为面罩已经被去除或其他不再充分密封到患者的气道，鼓风机将自动返回到低压待机模式。 如果患者在预定时间内没有通过面罩开始呼吸，则鼓风机停止。 可选的记录器测量患者通过面罩呼吸的总时间或鼓风机处于操作模式的总时间，以向处方医师或技术人员提供患者合规信息。

公开(公告)号：US06373024B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-16

申请号：US09250796

申请日：1999-02-17

Applicant: Sergey Safarevich ,  Stephen M. Jones

Inventor： Sergey Safarevich ,  Stephen M. Jones

IPC: B23K2600

CPC classification number: H01R43/0221 ,  A61N1/05 ,  B23K26/22 ,  B23K2101/38

Abstract: A method of joining a longitudinally extending wound element, or coiled wire strand, and a mating component, or post, of a body implantable lead assembly wherein the former has a longitudinally extending interior passage and an end portion adapted to be received by the latter. In one embodiment, the post is formed with an integral collar spaced from a terminal end thereof. The wound element is placed about the receiving portion and over the terminal end of the mating component and against the collar. The components are then joined by thermally fusing them together, preferably by means of a laser. If the collar and the wound element are fabricated of the same alloy, the thickness of the collar and the diameter of the coiled wire strand are designed to be substantially equal. If the components are fabricated of dissimilar alloys, then the thickness of the collar is relatively dimensioned with respect to the diameter of the strand in proportion to the relative square roots of thermal diffusivity of the alloy of the collar and of the alloy of the coiled wire strand. In another embodiment, a ring member is placed about, and in engagement with, the receiving portion of the mating component. Then the components are joined, by thermally fusing them together, preferably by targeting a laser beam directly on the ring member, without regard to whether the components are fabricated of the same alloy or of different alloys.

Abstract translation: 一种连接纵向延伸的缠绕元件或线圈线束以及主体可植入引线组件的配合部件或支柱的方法，其中前者具有纵向延伸的内部通道和适于被后者接收的端部。 在一个实施例中，柱形成有与其末端间隔开的整体环。 缠绕元件围绕接收部分放置在配合部件的终端上并且靠在套环上。 然后通过将它们热熔合在一起，优选地通过激光将部件连接在一起。 如果套圈和缠绕元件由相同的合金制成，则套环的厚度和螺旋线股的直径被设计成基本上相等。 如果部件由不同的合金制成，则套环的厚度相对于股线的直径相对尺寸相对于套环的合金和线圈的合金的热扩散系数的相对平方根成比例 股。 在另一个实施例中，环构件围绕配合部件的接收部分放置并与之配合。 然后，通过将它们热熔合在一起，优选地通过将激光束直接定位在环构件上而不考虑组件是由相同的合金还是由不同的合金制成，将部件连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：US5869804A

公开(公告)日：1999-02-09

申请号：US670861

申请日：1996-06-28

Applicant: David E. Mueller ,  Stephen M. Jones ,  Arthur A. Campbell ,  Jerlye L. Walter

Inventor： David E. Mueller ,  Stephen M. Jones ,  Arthur A. Campbell ,  Jerlye L. Walter

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  B23K26/20 ,  H01R43/02 ,  B23K26/00

CPC classification number: H01R43/0221 ,  A61N1/056 ,  B23K26/242 ,  B23K2201/38 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: A method is presented of welding an electrically conductive termination component having first and second opposed surfaces to an electrically conductive elongate member extending to a terminal end. The method comprises the steps of forming a substantially circular aperture through the termination component and defined by a rim having a diameter substantially equivalent to the transverse dimension of the elongate member. The terminal end of the elongate member is positioned proximate the termination component overlying the rim of the aperture such that the longitudinal axis of the elongate member is generally coplanar with the center of the aperture. Then, a laser beam is directed transversely of the termination component through the aperture therein toward and onto the elongate member to simultaneously melt the elongate member and the termination component in the region of the aperture and create a mixture of the molten material of both the elongate member and the termination component within the aperture. Upon the cessation of operation of the laser beam, the mixture of the molten material solidifies within the aperture and between the termination component and the elongate member to thereby achieve a welded connection between the elongate member and the termination component. In a preferred embodiment, a ball member is formed at an end of the elongate member and the rim of the aperture in the termination component has a diameter smaller than that of the ball member and the ball member is positioned in engagement with the rim of the aperture.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种将具有第一和第二相对表面的导电终端部件焊接到延伸到终端的导电细长部件的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：通过终端部件形成基本圆形的孔，并由具有基本上等于细长构件的横向尺寸的直径的边缘限定。 细长构件的终端位于邻近孔的边缘的端接部件附近，使得细长构件的纵向轴线大致与孔的中心共面。 然后，激光束通过其中的孔穿过终端部件横向地引导到细长构件上并同时熔化在孔的区域中的细长构件和端接构件，并且产生两个细长构件的熔融材料的混合物 构件和孔内的终端组件。 在停止激光束的操作时，熔融材料的混合物在孔内和端接部件与细长部件之间固化，从而实现细长部件和端接部件之间的焊接连接。 在优选实施例中，球形件形成在细长构件的端部处，并且终端部件中的孔的边缘的直径小于球形构件的直径，并且球构件定位成与球形构件的边缘接合 光圈。

公开(公告)号：US5571146A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-05

申请号：US550907

申请日：1995-10-31

Applicant: Stephen M. Jones ,  Arthur A. Campbell ,  Jeffrey L. Pennala

Inventor： Stephen M. Jones ,  Arthur A. Campbell ,  Jeffrey L. Pennala

IPC: A61N1/375

CPC classification number: A61N1/375 ,  B23K2203/05

Abstract: For an implantable medical devices, a system is provided for welding electrically conductive ribbon, typically stainless steel, to electrically conductive wire, typically platinum, the melting point of steel being substantially lower than that of platinum. An aperture is formed in the ribbon having an opening smaller than that of the wire. The ribbon is engaged with the wire such that the aperture is generally coextensive with the wire. Thereupon, a pulse laser beam is directed transversely of the ribbon through the aperture and onto the wire to simultaneously melt the wire and the ribbon and to create a homogeneous mix of the molten steel and platinum in the region surrounding the aperture. Thereafter, operation of the laser beam is discontinued to allow solidification and thereby achieve a welded connection between the ribbon and the wire.

Abstract translation: 对于可植入医疗装置，提供了一种用于将导电带（通常为不锈钢）焊接到导电线（通常为铂）的系统，其钢的熔点显着低于铂的熔点。 在带的开口处形成开口小于导线的开口。 丝带与导线接合，使得孔径与丝线大致共同延伸。 于是，脉冲激光束通过孔径横向于带状物引导到线材上，以同时熔化线材和带材并且在围绕孔的区域中产生钢水和铂的均匀混合物。 此后，停止激光束的操作以使其凝固，从而实现色带与金属丝之间的焊接连接。

公开(公告)号：US5877472A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-02

申请号：US605439

申请日：1996-02-22

Applicant: Arthur A. Campbell ,  Stephen M. Jones ,  Jeffrey L. Pennala

Inventor： Arthur A. Campbell ,  Stephen M. Jones ,  Jeffrey L. Pennala

IPC: A61N1/375 ,  B23K26/20 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R43/02 ,  B23K26/00

CPC classification number: H01R43/0221 ,  B23K26/242 ,  H01R4/029 ,  A61N1/375 ,  A61N1/3758 ,  H01R2201/12

Abstract: Particularly applicable to implantable stimulation devices, a system is provided for laser-welding an electrically conductive elongate member, typically a lead, or elongate member, interconnecting operating components of a stimulation device. A bore is formed in a termination component for the slidable reception of the elongate member. Also formed in the termination component is an aperture in communication with the bore and having an axis which extends in a direction transverse that of the axis of the bore. The elongate member is positioned so it extends through the bore in the termination component and is thereby coplanar with and intersects the axis of the aperture. Thereupon, a laser beam, which may be from a pulse laser, is directed transversely of the elongate member through the aperture in the termination component and onto the elongate member to simultaneously melt the elongate member and the termination component in the region of the aperture and create a homogeneous mix of the molten material of both the elongate member and the termination component within the aperture. Then, operation of the laser beam is discontinued to allow solidification of the homogeneous mix of the molten material within the aperture to thereby achieve a welded connection between the elongate member and the termination component. The aperture in the termination component must be large enough to allow the laser beam to pass therethrough yet small enough to allow the melt of the rim of the aperture and the elongate member simultaneously.

Abstract translation: 特别适用于植入式刺激装置，提供了一种用于激光焊接导电细长构件（通常为引线或细长构件）的系统，其互连刺激装置的操作部件。 在终端部件中形成孔，用于可滑动地接收细长构件。 还在端接部件中形成的是与孔连通并具有沿垂直于孔的轴线的方向延伸的轴线的孔。 细长构件被定位成使得其延伸穿过终端部件中的孔，并且由此与孔的轴线共面并与之相交。 因此，可以来自脉冲激光器的激光束通过终端部件中的孔横向地指向细长构件并延伸到细长构件上，以在孔的区域中同时熔化细长构件和端接构件，并且 在孔内产生细长构件和终端组件的熔融材料的均匀混合物。 然后，中断激光束的操作，以允许熔融材料在孔内的均匀混合物固化，从而实现细长构件和端接构件之间的焊接连接。 终端部件中的孔径必须足够大，以允许激光束穿过其中，但是足够小以允许孔的边缘和细长构件同时熔化。

公开(公告)号：US5738904A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-14

申请号：US589550

申请日：1996-01-22

Applicant: Stephen M. Jones

Inventor： Stephen M. Jones

IPC: B41M1/12 ,  H05K3/12 ,  B05D1/32 ,  B05C7/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/1233 ,  B41M1/12 ,  H05K2203/0139 ,  H05K2203/163

Abstract: This invention provides for methods and apparatus for increasing the speed of material deposition by a blade element traversing across an apertured mask. The invention involves varying the velocity of the blade element as it sweeps across different sections of the apertured mask. Varying the sweep velocity of the blade element allows for increases in the average speed of material deposition while retaining precision in the application of material deposited through the apertured mask.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于增加通过穿孔掩模穿过的刀片元件的材料沉积速度的方法和装置。 本发明涉及当刀片元件扫过穿孔掩模的不同部分时改变叶片元件的速度。 改变叶片元件的扫描速度允许材料沉积的平均速度增加，同时保持通过孔径掩模沉积的材料的应用的精度。

公开(公告)号：US5569883A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-29

申请号：US299710

申请日：1994-08-31

Applicant: Jeryle L. Walter ,  Robert J. Hodge, Jr. ,  Stephen M. Jones

Inventor： Jeryle L. Walter ,  Robert J. Hodge, Jr. ,  Stephen M. Jones

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R4/62

CPC classification number: H01R4/029 ,  A61N1/056 ,  H01R4/625

Abstract: A joint and method of making a joint for providing a secure mechanical and electrical connection between a longitudinally extending coiled or wound element and a terminal on a mating component in a body implantable lead assembly. The wound element has an end portion threadedly received by a post on the terminal. A ring is disposed about the end portion of the wound element. The ring, the end portion of the wound element and the post are joined at at least one location along the circumference of the ring, preferably by thermally fusing these parts using a pulsed laser. The ring has a thin wall and is preferably made of the same biocompatible metallic alloy as the wound element.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在纵向延伸的卷绕或缠绕的元件与主体可植入引线组件中的配合部件上的端子之间提供牢固的机械和电连接的接头和方法。 缠绕元件具有通过终端上的柱螺纹地接收的端部。 围绕伤口元件的端部设置环。 环，缠绕元件的端部和柱沿着环的圆周的至少一个位置接合，优选地通过使用脉冲激光热熔融这些部分。 环具有薄壁，并且优选由与伤口元件相同的生物相容性金属合金制成。