公开(公告)号：US20060047556A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US10929553

申请日：2004-08-31

申请人： Torsten Lang ,  Matthias Fell ,  Edward Goff ,  Jutta Staerck ,  Ralf Wiedemann

发明人： Torsten Lang ,  Matthias Fell ,  Edward Goff ,  Jutta Staerck ,  Ralf Wiedemann

IPC分类号： G06F17/60

CPC分类号： G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063112 ,  G06Q10/063118

摘要： Methods and systems of resource planning are described. In one embodiment, a rule set, that defines an authority of a program planner to create at least one project role, is evaluated. A determination of organizational units of users are made, staffing states are modified, and users are disallowed from making changes to a project plan based on the evaluation of the rule set as a function of the staffing state. In another embodiment, a first command from a first user to modify a program structure is received and evaluated. The rule set specifies an authority of the first user to modify the program structure on a basis of a staffing state in a project planning process. A program structure is modified, as a result of a positive evaluation of the rule set, wherein modification includes populating the program structure with first data comprising a project structure and a project role.

摘要翻译： 描述资源规划的方法和系统。 在一个实施例中，评估定义程序计划者的权限以创建至少一个项目角色的规则集。 确定用户的组织单位，修改人员状态，并根据作为人员配置状态的函数的规则集的评估，不允许用户对项目计划进行更改。 在另一个实施例中，接收并评估来自第一用户的修改程序结构的第一命令。 规则集指定了第一个用户在项目规划过程中根据人员配置状态修改程序结构的权限。 作为对规则集的积极评估的结果，程序结构被修改，其中修改包括使用包括项目结构和项目角色的第一数据填充程序结构。

公开(公告)号：US07069794B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10986650

申请日：2004-11-10

申请人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff

发明人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff

IPC分类号： G01D7/00

CPC分类号： G01N3/08 ,  G01L5/166 ,  G01N2203/0017 ,  G01N2203/0037 ,  G01N2203/021 ,  G01N2203/027

摘要： An apparatus for measuring force, particularly the radial expansion force or hoop force associated with a stent or other article. The apparatus includes an article engagement mechanism. The article engaging mechanism includes at least one stationary plate member; at least one rotatable force collector member which is moveable in relation to the stationary member, and a plurality of force element segments, each having a predetermined wedge shape with a proximal end and a distal end. Each segment also has a distal point which is pivotally coupled to the stationary plate member and a proximal point which is pivotally coupled to the rotatable force collector member. The segments are arranged so that the segment distal ends are disposed adjacent a central aperture into which the article is placed. The segment distal ends move to engage the article upon rotation of the rotatable member in a predetermined direction. The apparatus further includes an actuator for rotating the rotatable force collector member; and a transducer communicatively connected to the actuator for detecting force associated with rotating the rotatable member, and hence the force elements to engage the article. A method of detecting force associated with an article is also disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing an article engagement mechanism having a design of the apparatus. An article is placed in the central aperture. An engaging force is applied to the article with the distal ends of the segments by rotating the force collector. The force required to rotate the force collector, and hence move the force elements against the article is used as a measure of radial expansion force of the article.

摘要翻译： 用于测量力的装置，特别是与支架或其它制品相关联的径向膨胀力或箍力。 该装置包括物品接合机构。 物品接合机构包括至少一个固定板构件; 至少一个相对于固定构件可移动的可旋转的力收集构件，以及多个力元件段，每个力元件段具有预定的楔形形状，其具有近端和远端。 每个段还具有枢转地联接到固定板构件的远端点和枢转地联接到可旋转的力收集构件的近端点。 这些片段被布置成使得片段远端邻近放置物品的中心孔设置。 当可旋转构件沿预定方向旋转时，段远端移动以接合物品。 该装置还包括用于使可转动的力收集构件旋转的致动器; 以及传感器，其通信地连接到致动器，用于检测与旋转可旋转构件旋转相关联的力，并且因此用于接合制品的力元件。 还公开了一种检测与制品相关联的力的方法。 该方法包括提供具有设备设计的物品接合机构的步骤。 一件物品放置在中央孔中。 通过使力收集器旋转，通过片段的远端将制品施加到制品上。 用于旋转力收集器并因此将力元件抵靠制品移动所需的力被用作制品的径向膨胀力的量度。

公开(公告)号：US06988881B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-24

申请号：US10107768

申请日：2002-03-26

申请人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff ,  Daniel J. Kasprzyk

发明人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff ,  Daniel J. Kasprzyk

IPC分类号： B29C53/08

CPC分类号： A61M25/1038 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M2025/1004 ,  B29C53/086

摘要： An apparatus for folding a catheter balloon comprises a stationary base member; a rotatable drive hub which is moveable in relation to the stationary base member; and a pleating head aligned with respect to the stationary base member and to the rotatable drive hub. The pleating head includes at least three segments, each having a proximal end and an angled distal end with at least one angled side face terminating in an edge of a predetermined length. Each segment has a centerline between the proximal and distal ends, each segment having a proximal point and a distal point, and the proximal point being pivotally coupled by pins to the stationary base member and the distal point being pivotally coupled by pins to the rotatable hub member. The segments are arranged so that the segment distal ends are disposed adjacent to and a predetermined distance away from a central point and defining a central aperture with a spiral-pleat dimension having at least three channels in communication with a central aperture. Also, the segment centerlines extend therefrom toward the segment distal ends and are oriented away from the central point. The segment distal ends move closer to the central point upon rotation of the rotatable hub member in a predetermined direction, whereby the balloon is disposed around a shaft substrate, aligned in the central aperture and pleated around the shaft substrate upon rotation of the rotatable hub. A method of pleating and folding a catheter balloon is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20050186902A1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-25

申请号：US10784109

申请日：2004-02-20

申请人： Seth Lieffort ,  Edward Goff

发明人： Seth Lieffort ,  Edward Goff

IPC分类号： G06K7/08 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G08B13/14 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/52 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q19/02 ,  H04B7/00 ,  H04B5/00

CPC分类号： H01Q1/2208 ,  G06K7/10178 ,  G06K7/10336 ,  G06K7/10346 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/526 ,  H01Q7/00

摘要： A radio frequency identification (RFID) system is described that utilizes a substantially-contiguous conductive shield to shape an electromagnetic field formed by an antenna for communication with RFID tags. The antenna and the conductive shield have substantially planar forms, and may be mounted to a surface of a check-in/check-out area. The conductive shield is positioned around the antenna and within a plane parallel to the antenna, e.g., within the same plane. The conductive shield shapes the electromagnetic field to extend substantially in a direction perpendicular to the antenna, and prevents the electromagnetic field from forming substantially over the conductive shield.

摘要翻译： 描述了射频识别（RFID）系统，其利用基本相邻的导电屏蔽来形成由天线形成的电磁场，以与RFID标签通信。 天线和导电屏蔽具有基本上平面的形式，并且可以安装到登记/退房区域的表面。 导电屏蔽围绕天线定位在与天线平行的平面内，例如位于同一平面内。 导电屏蔽使电磁场形成大致垂直于天线的方向延伸，并防止电磁场基本上形成在导电屏蔽层上。

公开(公告)号：US20050275140A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US11180875

申请日：2005-07-13

申请人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff ,  Daniel Kasprzyk

发明人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff ,  Daniel Kasprzyk

IPC分类号： A61M25/00 ,  A61F2/958 ,  B29C53/08

CPC分类号： A61M25/1038 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M2025/1004 ,  B29C53/086

摘要： An apparatus for folding a catheter balloon comprises a stationary base member; a rotatable drive hub which is moveable in relation to the stationary base member; and a pleating head aligned with respect to the stationary base member and to the rotatable drive hub. The pleating head includes at least three segments, each having a proximal end and an angled distal end with at least one angled side face terminating in an edge of a predetermined length. Each segment has a centerline between the proximal and distal ends, each segment having a proximal point and a distal point, and the proximal point being pivotally coupled by pins to the stationary base member and the distal point being pivotally coupled by pins to the rotatable hub member. The segments are arranged so that the segment distal ends are disposed adjacent to and a predetermined distance away from a central point and defining a central aperture with a spiral-pleat dimension having at least three channels in communication with a central aperture. Also, the segment centerlines extend therefrom toward the segment distal ends and are oriented away from the central point. The segment distal ends move closer to the central point upon rotation of the rotatable hub member in a predetermined direction, whereby the balloon is disposed around a shaft substrate, aligned in the central aperture and pleated around the shaft substrate upon rotation of the rotatable hub. A method of pleating and folding a catheter balloon is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20050115336A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10986650

申请日：2004-11-10

申请人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff

发明人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff

IPC分类号： A47K1/00 ,  F16L3/08 ,  G01L20060101 ,  G01L7/10 ,  G01N3/00 ,  G01N3/02 ,  G01N3/08

CPC分类号： G01N3/08 ,  G01L5/166 ,  G01N2203/0017 ,  G01N2203/0037 ,  G01N2203/021 ,  G01N2203/027

摘要： An apparatus for measuring force, particularly the radial expansion force or hoop force associated with a stent or other article. The apparatus comprises an article engagement mechanism. The article engaging mechanism includes at least one stationary plate member; at least one rotatable force collector member which is moveable in relation to the stationary member, and a plurality of force element segments, each having a predetermined wedge shape with a proximal end and a distal end. Each segment also has a distal point which is pivotally coupled to the stationary plate member and a proximal point which is pivotally coupled to the rotatable force collector member. The segments are arranged so that the segment distal ends are disposed adjacent a central aperture into which the article is placed. The segment distal ends move to engage the article upon rotation of the rotatable member in a predetermined direction. The apparatus further includes an actuator for rotating the rotatable force collector member; and a transducer communicatively connected to the actuator for detecting force associated with rotating the rotatable member, and hence the force elements to engage the article. A method of detecting force associated with an article is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing an article engagement mechanism having a design of the apparatus. An article is placed in the central aperture. An engaging force is applied to the article with the distal ends of the segments by rotating the force collector. The force required to rotate the force collector, and hence move the force elements against the article is used as a measure of radial expansion force of the article.

摘要翻译： 用于测量力的装置，特别是与支架或其它制品相关联的径向膨胀力或箍力。 该装置包括物品接合机构。 物品接合机构包括至少一个固定板构件; 至少一个相对于固定构件可移动的可旋转的力收集构件，以及多个力元件段，每个力元件段具有预定的楔形形状，其具有近端和远端。 每个段还具有枢转地联接到固定板构件的远端点和枢转地联接到可旋转的力收集构件的近端点。 这些片段被布置成使得片段远端邻近放置物品的中心孔设置。 当可旋转构件沿预定方向旋转时，段远端移动以接合物品。 该装置还包括用于使可转动的力收集构件旋转的致动器; 以及传感器，其通信地连接到致动器，用于检测与旋转可旋转构件旋转相关联的力，并且因此用于接合制品的力元件。 还公开了一种检测与制品相关联的力的方法。 该方法包括提供具有设备设计的物品接合机构的步骤。 一件物品放置在中央孔中。 通过使力收集器旋转，通过片段的远端将制品施加到制品上。 用于旋转力收集器并因此将力元件抵靠制品移动所需的力被用作制品的径向膨胀力的量度。

公开(公告)号：US20130056907A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13409398

申请日：2012-03-01

申请人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff ,  Daniel J. Kasprzyk

发明人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff ,  Daniel J. Kasprzyk

IPC分类号： B29C53/08

CPC分类号： A61M25/1038 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M2025/1004 ,  B29C53/086

摘要： An apparatus for folding a pre-pleated catheter balloon comprises a stationary base member; a rotatable drive hub which is moveable in relation to the stationary base member; and a folding head aligned with respect to the stationary base member and to the rotatable drive hub. The folding head includes at least three segments, each having a proximal end and an angled distal end with at least one angled side face terminating in an edge of a predetermined length. The segments are arranged so that the segment distal ends are disposed adjacent to and defining a central aperture The segment distal ends move closer to the central point upon rotation of the rotatable hub member in a predetermined direction, whereby the balloon is folded around the shaft substrate upon rotation of the rotatable hub.

摘要翻译： 用于折叠预打褶的导管球囊的装置包括固定的基部构件; 可旋转的驱动轮毂，其可相对于所述固定基座构件移动; 以及折叠头，其相对于固定基座构件和可旋转的驱动毂对准。 折叠头包括至少三个段，每个段具有近端和成角度的远端，其中至少一个成角度的侧面终止于预定长度的边缘。 所述片段被布置成使得所述片段远端邻近并限定中心孔设置。当所述可旋转轮毂构件沿预定方向旋转时，所述片段远端在所述中心点移动更靠近所述中心点，由此所述球囊绕所述轴衬底 在可旋转轮毂旋转时。

公开(公告)号：US08128860B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US11180875

申请日：2005-07-13

申请人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff ,  Daniel J. Kasprzyk

发明人： Tom Motsenbocker ,  Edward Goff ,  Daniel J. Kasprzyk

IPC分类号： B29D22/00

CPC分类号： A61M25/1038 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M2025/1004 ,  B29C53/086

摘要： An apparatus for folding a catheter balloon comprises a stationary base member; a rotatable drive hub which is moveable in relation to the stationary base member; and a pleating head aligned with respect to the stationary base member and to the rotatable drive hub. The pleating head includes at least three segments, each having a proximal end and an angled distal end with at least one angled side face terminating in an edge of a predetermined length. Each segment has a centerline between the proximal and distal ends, each segment having a proximal point and a distal point, and the proximal point being pivotally coupled by pins to the stationary base member and the distal point being pivotally coupled by pins to the rotatable hub member. The segments are arranged so that the segment distal ends are disposed adjacent to and a predetermined distance away from a central point and defining a central aperture with a spiral-pleat dimension having at least three channels in communication with a central aperture. Also, the segment centerlines extend therefrom toward the segment distal ends and are oriented away from the central point. The segment distal ends move closer to the central point upon rotation of the rotatable hub member in a predetermined direction, whereby the balloon is disposed around a shaft substrate, aligned in the central aperture and pleated around the shaft substrate upon rotation of the rotatable hub. A method of pleating and folding a catheter balloon is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于折叠导管球囊的装置包括固定基座构件; 可旋转的驱动轮毂，其可相对于所述固定基座构件移动; 以及相对于固定基部构件和可旋转的驱动毂对准的打褶头。 打褶头包括至少三个部分，每个部分具有近端和成角度的远端，其中至少一个成角度的侧面终止于预定长度的边缘。 每个段具有在近端和远端之间的中心线，每个段具有近端点和远端点，并且近端点通过销枢转地联接到固定基部构件，并且远端点通过销枢转地联接到可旋转毂 会员。 这些片段被布置成使得片段远端设置成与中心点相邻并且预定距离离开中心点，并且限定具有螺旋形褶尺寸的中心孔，该中心孔具有与中心孔连通的至少三个通道。 此外，分段中心线从其延伸到分段远端并且远离中心点定向。 当可旋转轮毂构件沿着预定方向旋转时，段远端在中心点处移动更靠近中心点，由此气球围绕轴基座设置，在轴向基体上对准，并且在旋转毂旋转时对准中心孔并折叠在轴基体周围。 还公开了一种打褶和折叠导管球囊的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070075836A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11539716

申请日：2006-10-09

申请人： Seth Lieffort ,  Edward Goff ,  Ronald Jesme ,  Thomas Mercer

发明人： Seth Lieffort ,  Edward Goff ,  Ronald Jesme ,  Thomas Mercer

IPC分类号： H04Q5/22

CPC分类号： G06K17/00 ,  G06K7/10039 ,  G06K2017/0045 ,  G08B13/2462 ,  G08B13/2474 ,  G08B13/248 ,  G08B13/2485 ,  G08B13/2488

摘要： Techniques for detecting radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags are disclosed. For example, an exit control system is described that detects unauthorized removal of articles from a protected facility. A series of antennas are setup to produce interrogation corridors located near the exit of the protected area. RFID tags are attached to the articles to be protected. Each tag includes information that uniquely identifies the article to which it is affixed and status information as to whether the articles removal from the facility is authorized. The RF reader outputs RF signals through the antennas to create electromagnetic fields within the interrogation corridors. The reader outputs RF power from a single port to the multiple antennas via a splitter/combiner. In this way, a single RF reader with only one transmitter/receiver port simultaneously interrogates multiple antennas. A variety of techniques are described by which the reader can detect the removal of an unauthorized article.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于检测射频识别（RFID）标签的技术。 例如，描述了一种检测来自受保护设施的未经授权的物品移除的出口控制系统。 设置一系列天线以产生位于保护区出口附近的询问走廊。 RFID标签附着在要保护的物品上。 每个标签包括唯一标识其所附文章的信息以及关于从该设施移除的文章是否被授权的状态信息。 RF读取器通过天线输出RF信号，以在询问走廊内创建电磁场。 读取器通过分离器/组合器将单个端口的RF功率输出到多个天线。 以这种方式，只有一个发射机/接收机端口的单个RF读取器同时询问多个天线。 描述了各种技术，读者可以通过该技术检测未经授权的文章的移除。

公开(公告)号：US06931899B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10643719

申请日：2003-08-18

申请人： Edward Goff ,  Tom Motsenbocker

发明人： Edward Goff ,  Tom Motsenbocker

IPC分类号： A61M25/00 ,  A61F2/84 ,  B21D39/04 ,  B21J9/06

CPC分类号： B21D39/048 ,  A61F2250/0098 ,  A61M25/0009 ,  A61M25/0108 ,  Y10T29/53996

摘要： A swager for swaging marker bands to a medical catheter, comprises an article input mechanism, the article input mechanism having a first input roller assembly for receiving and conveying an article, a first sensor for detecting a predetermined aspect of the article, a second input roller assembly for receiving and conveying the article, a positioning roller assembly for precisely aligning the article with respect to the swaging head, and a second sensor all constructed and arranged in a streamwise orientation. The swager also has a radial compression swaging head with a central swaging aperture, the swaging head being aligned and communicatively coupled with the input mechanism to receive an input article from the article input mechanism and to swage the article, the swaging head being rotatable and including (i.) a unitary die plate including a plurality of die segments movably coupled to each other to provide a radial compressive force to the article disposed in the central swaging aperture; and (ii.) a closing plate pivotally coupled with respect to each other. The swager also has an output mechanism aligned and communicatively coupled with the swaging head to receive the swaged article. A swaging head and die are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 用于将医疗导管的模锻标记带切割成包括物品输入机构，物品输入机构具有用于接收和输送物品的第一输入辊组件，用于检测物品的预定方面的第一传感器，第二输入辊 用于接收和传送物品的组件，用于使物品相对于型锻头精确对准的定位辊组件，以及全部构造和布置成流动方向的第二传感器。 吹扫器还具有具有中心型锻孔的径向压缩型锻头，该锻模头与输入机构对准并且可通信地联接，以从物品输入机构接收输入物品并且模锻物品，该锻压头可旋转并且包括 （i）整体模板包括多个模具段，其可移动地彼此联接以向设置在中心型锻孔中的制品提供径向压缩力; 和（ii）相对于彼此枢转地联接的封闭板。 换向器还具有与模锻头对准并通信耦合的输出机构以接收模锻物品。 还公开了一种型锻头和模具。