公开(公告)号：US20070000498A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-04

申请号：US11453441

申请日：2006-06-14

申请人： Timothy Glynn ,  Ernest Heflin ,  Norman Hossack ,  Julie Riolo ,  Blair Walker

发明人： Timothy Glynn ,  Ernest Heflin ,  Norman Hossack ,  Julie Riolo ,  Blair Walker

IPC分类号： A61B19/08

CPC分类号： A61B19/081 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4422 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61B8/4488 ,  A61B46/10

摘要： The present invention provides for pleated bags used with interventional pullback systems, including imaging catheters such as IVUS catheters, as well as for use with other catheters. An exemplary pleated bag of the present invention may be an elongate, sterile bag, having a plurality of pleats near the distal end, and including an orifice proximal to the pleats designed to allow passage of a catheter into the bag. The present invention also provides for a system that includes a pullback device, catheter, and pleated bag. The present invention allows for improved imaging catheter procedures at reduced costs.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了与介入回拉系统一起使用的打褶袋，包括诸如IVUS导管的成像导管，以及用于其它导管。 本发明的示例性打褶袋可以是细长的无菌袋，其具有在远端附近的多个褶皱，并且包括靠近褶皱的孔，其被设计成允许导管通过袋中。 本发明还提供一种包括回拉装置，导管和打褶袋的系统。 本发明允许以降低的成本改进成像导管程序。

公开(公告)号：US20080009745A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11696573

申请日：2007-04-04

申请人： Norman Hossack ,  Richard Huennekens ,  Rovil Arcia ,  Ernest Heflin ,  Stephen Davies ,  Richard Klosinski ,  Blair Walker ,  Chak Leung

发明人： Norman Hossack ,  Richard Huennekens ,  Rovil Arcia ,  Ernest Heflin ,  Stephen Davies ,  Richard Klosinski ,  Blair Walker ,  Chak Leung

IPC分类号： A61B8/12

CPC分类号： A61B8/4488 ,  A61B8/0883 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61B8/4483 ,  A61B8/483 ,  A61B17/2202 ,  A61B2017/003

摘要： A hand-operated intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter is described for flexed and rotational steering is described for improved catheter operation, control and less trauma on patients. The disclosed catheter assembly includes ultrasound transducers mounted upon a rotatable tip mounted on a distal end of a flexible elongate shaft. A set of steering lines are controlled by a steering actuator to articulate bidirectionally a distal segment of the catheter. Another steering actuator controls rotation of a torque member that, in turn is coupled to the rotatable tip. A user, through the steering actuators, affects repositioning the ultrasonic transducers by repositioning exposed control surfaces of the steering actuators lengthwise along the housing of the handle.

摘要翻译： 描述了手动心内超声心动图（ICE）导管，用于弯曲和旋转转向，用于改善导管操作，控制和对患者的较少创伤。 所公开的导管组件包括安装在安装在柔性细长轴的远端上的可旋转尖端的超声换能器。 一组转向线由转向致动器控制，以便双向地连接导管的远端段。 另一个转向致动器控制扭矩构件的旋转，该转矩构件又连接到可旋转尖端。 通过转向致动器的使用者通过沿着手柄的壳体纵向重新定位转向致动器的暴露的控制表面来影响重新定位超声换能器。

公开(公告)号：US20060264758A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11418793

申请日：2006-05-05

申请人： Norman Hossack ,  Blair Walker ,  Stephen Davies ,  Donald Mamayek ,  John Sheridan

发明人： Norman Hossack ,  Blair Walker ,  Stephen Davies ,  Donald Mamayek ,  John Sheridan

IPC分类号： A61B8/14

CPC分类号： A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/0841 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/54

摘要： An ultrasound catheter is described herein for insertion into a cavity such as a blood vessel to facilitate imaging within a vasculature. The catheter comprises an elongate flexible shaft, a capacitive microfabricated ultrasonic transducer, and a sonic reflector. The elongate flexible shaft has a proximate end and a distal end. A capacitive microfabricated ultrasonic transducer (cMUT) is mounted to the shaft near the distal end. The reflector is positioned such that a reflective surface redirects ultrasonic waves to and from the transducer. In other embodiments, the catheter comprises a plurality of cMUT elements and operates without the use of reflectors. In further embodiments, integrated circuitry is incorporated into the design.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了一种用于插入诸如血管的空腔中的超声导管，以便于脉管系统内的成像。 导管包括细长的柔性轴，电容微型超声换能器和声波反射器。 细长柔性轴具有近端和远端。 电容微型超声波换能器（cMUT）安装在靠近远端的轴上。 反射器被定位成使得反射表面将超声波重定向到和从换能器。 在其他实施例中，导管包括多个cMUT元件并在不使用反射器的情况下操作。 在另外的实施例中，将集成电路并入设计中。

公开(公告)号：US08715159B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13158117

申请日：2011-06-10

申请人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker ,  Jay R. McCoy ,  Peter P. Tran ,  Richard L. Quick ,  Shahram Moaddeb ,  Arvin Chang

发明人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker ,  Jay R. McCoy ,  Peter P. Tran ,  Richard L. Quick ,  Shahram Moaddeb ,  Arvin Chang

IPC分类号： A61F2/00

CPC分类号： A61F5/0053 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0059 ,  A61F5/0066 ,  A61F2005/002

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。

公开(公告)号：US20130338714A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13525058

申请日：2012-06-15

申请人： Arvin Chang ,  Blair Walker ,  Scott Pool ,  Peter P. Tran

发明人： Arvin Chang ,  Blair Walker ,  Scott Pool ,  Peter P. Tran

IPC分类号： A61B17/70

CPC分类号： A61B17/7017

摘要： A distraction system includes a first distraction device having a first adjustable portion and a first distraction rod configured to telescope within the first adjustable portion, the first adjustable portion having contained therein a first rotatable magnetic assembly mechanically coupled to a first screw configured to axially telescope the first distraction rod. A second distraction device is provided and includes a second adjustable portion and a second distraction rod configured to telescope within the second adjustable portion, the second adjustable portion having contained therein a second rotatable magnetic assembly mechanically coupled to a second screw configured to axially telescope the second distraction rod. An adjustable joint connects one end of the first adjustable portion to one end of the second adjustable portion.

摘要翻译： 牵引系统包括具有第一可调节部分和第一牵引杆的第一牵引装置，第一牵引杆构造成在第一可调节部分内望远镜，第一可调节部分包含第一可旋转磁性组件，该第一可旋转磁性组件机械地联接到构造成轴向望远镜 第一分心杆 第二牵引装置被设置并且包括第二可调节部分和第二牵引杆，其被构造成在第二可调节部分内望远镜，第二可调部分包含第二可旋转磁性组件，该第二可旋转磁性组件机械地联接到第二螺杆，第二螺杆被构造成轴向地望远镜 牵引杆 可调接头将第一可调部分的一端连接到第二可调部分的一端。

公开(公告)号：US08382756B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-26

申请号：US12615855

申请日：2009-11-10

申请人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker ,  Arvin Chang

发明人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker ,  Arvin Chang

IPC分类号： A61B17/56

CPC分类号： A61B17/7016 ,  A61B17/60 ,  A61B17/7004 ,  A61B17/7011 ,  A61B17/7216 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00212 ,  A61B2017/00411

摘要： A method of positioning an external adjustment device relative to a patient includes placing a magnetic viewing sheet adjacent to a patient and identifying the location of an implanted magnetic assembly using the magnetic viewing sheet by visualizing a magnetic image of the implanted magnetic assembly in the magnetic viewing sheet. The external adjustment device is placed on the patient adjacent to the location where the magnetic image was located.

公开(公告)号：US20120232559A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-13

申请号：US13477945

申请日：2012-05-22

申请人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker

发明人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker

IPC分类号： A61B17/66

CPC分类号： A61B17/7004 ,  A61B17/7011 ,  A61B17/7016 ,  A61B17/7019 ,  A61B17/707 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00212 ,  A61B2017/00411 ,  A61B2017/00876 ,  A61B2017/681

摘要： A spinal distraction system includes a distraction rod having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured for affixation to a subject's spine at a first location, the distraction rod having a second end containing a recess having a threaded portion disposed therein. The system further includes an adjustable portion configured for affixation relative to the subject's spine at a second location remote from the first location, the adjustable portion comprising a housing containing a magnetic assembly, the magnetic assembly affixed at one end thereof to a lead screw, the lead screw operatively coupled to the threaded portion. A locking pin may secure the lead screw to the magnetic assembly. An o-ring gland disposed on the end of the housing may form a dynamic seal with the distraction rod.

摘要翻译： 脊柱牵引系统包括具有第一端和第二端的牵引杆，所述第一端构造成在第一位置处固定到受试者的脊柱，所述牵引杆具有第二端，所述第二端包含设置在其中的螺纹部分的凹部。 所述系统还包括可调节部分，所述可调部分被配置为在远离所述第一位置的第二位置处相对于所述被检者的脊部固定，所述可调部分包括容纳磁性组件的壳体，所述磁性组件的一端固定在导螺杆上， 丝杠可操作地联接到螺纹部分。 锁定销可以将导螺杆固定到磁性组件。 设置在壳体端部上的O形密封圈可以与牵引杆形成动态密封。

公开(公告)号：US08231535B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US13073670

申请日：2011-03-28

申请人： Norman Hugh Hossack ,  Blair Walker ,  Stephen Charles Davies ,  Donald Stanley Mamayek ,  John F. Sheridan

发明人： Norman Hugh Hossack ,  Blair Walker ,  Stephen Charles Davies ,  Donald Stanley Mamayek ,  John F. Sheridan

IPC分类号： A61B8/14

CPC分类号： A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/0841 ,  A61B8/445 ,  A61B8/54

摘要： An ultrasound catheter is described herein for insertion into a cavity such as a blood vessel to facilitate imaging within a vasculature. The catheter comprises an elongate flexible shaft, a capacitive microfabricated ultrasonic transducer, and a sonic reflector. The elongate flexible shaft has a proximate end and a distal end. A capacitive microfabricated ultrasonic transducer (cMUT) is mounted to the shaft near the distal end. The reflector is positioned such that a reflective surface redirects ultrasonic waves to and from the transducer. In other embodiments, the catheter comprises a plurality of cMUT elements and operates without the use of reflectors. In further embodiments, integrated circuitry is incorporated into the design.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了一种用于插入诸如血管的空腔中的超声导管，以便于脉管系统内的成像。 导管包括细长的柔性轴，电容微型超声换能器和声波反射器。 细长柔性轴具有近端和远端。 电容微型超声波换能器（cMUT）安装在靠近远端的轴上。 反射器被定位成使得反射表面将超声波重定向到和从换能器。 在其他实施例中，导管包括多个cMUT元件并在不使用反射器的情况下操作。 在另外的实施例中，将集成电路并入设计中。

公开(公告)号：US07862502B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US11760482

申请日：2007-06-08

申请人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker ,  Jay R. McCoy ,  Peter P. Tran ,  Richard L. Quick ,  Shahram Moaddeb ,  Arvin Chang

发明人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker ,  Jay R. McCoy ,  Peter P. Tran ,  Richard L. Quick ,  Shahram Moaddeb ,  Arvin Chang

IPC分类号： A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/12

CPC分类号： A61F5/0053 ,  A61F5/003 ,  A61F5/0059 ,  A61F5/0066 ,  A61F2005/002

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。

公开(公告)号：US20090112263A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US12121438

申请日：2008-05-15

申请人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker ,  Arvin Chang ,  Jay R. McCoy ,  Richard L. Quick ,  Shahram Moaddeb ,  Peter P. Tran

发明人： Scott Pool ,  Blair Walker ,  Arvin Chang ,  Jay R. McCoy ,  Richard L. Quick ,  Shahram Moaddeb ,  Peter P. Tran

IPC分类号： A61B17/70 ,  A61B17/58 ,  A61N1/39 ,  A61B5/103

CPC分类号： A61B17/8866 ,  A61B17/68 ,  A61B17/7016 ,  A61B17/7044 ,  A61B17/7065 ,  A61B17/707 ,  A61B17/7216 ,  A61B17/7266 ,  A61B17/8004 ,  A61B17/88 ,  A61B2017/00411 ,  A61B2017/00876 ,  A61B2017/564 ,  A61B2017/681

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。