公开(公告)号：US12023093B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-02

申请号：US16478841

申请日：2018-01-26

Applicant: Broncus Medical Inc. ,  Kansas State University Research Foundation

Inventor： Austin Pfannenstiel ,  Thomas M Keast ,  Henky Wibowo ,  Punit Prakash

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/267 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B1/018 ,  A61B1/2676 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00541 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/1823 ,  A61B2018/1838 ,  A61B2018/1853 ,  A61B2018/1861

Abstract: A novel microwave ablation applicator includes a flexible tubular shaft and a partially encapsulated antenna. The applicator is adapted to be used with an endoscope in order to access remote targets deep within an organ of a patient. Microwave power is emitted from the antenna in a desired radiation pattern by circulating an attenuating liquid through the shaft and across a portion of the antenna. Microwave ablation systems and methods are described.

公开(公告)号：US11717341B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-08

申请号：US16189962

申请日：2018-11-13

Applicant: Creo Medical Limited

Inventor： Christopher Paul Hancock ,  Malcolm White ,  Nuwan Dharmisiri

IPC: A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  H01P1/36 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01P5/12 ,  A61B18/00 ,  H01P1/207 ,  H01P5/103

CPC classification number: A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  H01P1/36 ,  H01P5/08 ,  H01P5/12 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00327 ,  A61B2018/00494 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00607 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00869 ,  A61B2018/00994 ,  A61B2018/128 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1293 ,  A61B2018/1823 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2018/1876 ,  A61B2018/1892 ,  H01P1/207 ,  H01P5/103

Abstract: An isolating circuit for electrosurgical generator arranged to produce radiofrequency (RF) energy and microwave energy for treating biological tissue. The generator has an RF channel and a microwave channel which are combined at signal combiner to enable the RF energy and microwave energy to be delivered into tissue along a common feed path. The isolating circuit comprises a tunable waveguide isolator at a junction between the microwave channel and signal combiner, and can include a capacitive structure between a ground conductor of the signal combiner and a conductive input section of the waveguide isolator to inhibit coupling of the RF energy and leakage of the microwave energy. The isolating circuit can combine into a single tunable unit all the necessary components to isolate the microwave and RF channels from one another whilst providing a high withstanding voltage.

公开(公告)号：US11684419B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US17089459

申请日：2020-11-04

Applicant: THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION

Inventor： Richard Rox Anderson ,  Yakir Levin

IPC: A61B18/20 ,  A61K49/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B17/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/203 ,  A61K49/001 ,  A61K49/0021 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2017/00061 ,  A61B2018/00458 ,  A61B2018/00476 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00625 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00672 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00904

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for locating anatomical features in the skin based on analysis of reflected light, and treating the located anatomical features using high-energy light. A labeling agent can be administered to optically differentiate the anatomical feature.

公开(公告)号：US20190216541A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16302072

申请日：2017-05-24

Applicant: BANGOR UNIVERSITY

Inventor： Christopher Paul HANCOCK ,  Paul HOROWITZ ,  George ULLRICH ,  David WEBB

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00101 ,  A61B2017/00747 ,  A61B2018/00017 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00035 ,  A61B2018/00047 ,  A61B2018/0047 ,  A61B2018/00476 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00714 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00809

Abstract: Skin treatment apparatus comprising an energy applicator structure configured to establish heating or ablation at a predetermined and controllable (i.e. selectable) depth below a surface of skin tissue with which it is in contact. The applicator structure may receive a cooling medium and microwave frequency electromagnetic energy, which provide a combined treatment effect that results in heating or ablation in a zone beneath the skin surface. The applicator may be a waveguide (e.g. waveguide horn antenna) with internal shielding configured to provide a substantially uniform heating effect. The applicator may include a thermal camera to monitor treatment.

公开(公告)号：US20170354465A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-14

申请号：US13698026

申请日：2011-05-16

Applicant: John L. Rink ,  Anh Hoang

Inventor： John L. Rink ,  Anh Hoang

IPC: A61B18/20 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/201 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B90/98 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2018/00047 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00714 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/2025 ,  A61B2018/2065 ,  A61B2018/207 ,  A61B2018/2247

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to surgical lasers and more specifically to a laser beam control and delivery system that accurately and efficiently directs a laser beam into an optical fiber. The laser beam control and delivery system also provides additional functions, including a connection for a fiber tip temperature control system and a tissue temperature sensing system. The present invention also relates to a surgical laser system that has a high efficiency thermoelectric cooling system.

公开(公告)号：US09814904B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14360703

申请日：2012-11-23

Applicant: CYDEN LIMITED

Inventor： Stuart Terry Jones

IPC: A61N5/06 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61N5/0616 ,  A61B18/203 ,  A61B2018/00452 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00732 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2560/0456 ,  A61N2005/0626 ,  A61N2005/0644

Abstract: The apparatus includes a source of treatment radiation which is arranged to generate radiation at one of a plurality of radiation parameters (such as power levels), a control unit and a base unit. The control unit is arranged to removably dock with the base unit and includes a sensor which can sense one of a plurality of skin parameters, and an actuator for enabling a user to interface with the control unit. The control unit operates in a sensing mode, in which the control unit is undocked from the base unit to sense a parameter of skin to be treated (such as skin tone), and a control mode in which the control unit is docked to the docking unit and is arranged to select the power level of the radiation generated by the source.

公开(公告)号：US20170252105A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15600478

申请日：2017-05-19

Applicant: Mark E. DEEM ,  Hanson GIFFORD ,  Steven KIM ,  Alexey SALAMINI

Inventor： Mark E. DEEM ,  Hanson GIFFORD ,  Steven KIM ,  Alexey SALAMINI

IPC: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/02

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/06 ,  A61B18/082 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B90/37 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2018/00005 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00041 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00291 ,  A61B2018/00452 ,  A61B2018/00476 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00613 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/00779 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/0262 ,  A61B2018/0281 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2018/1823 ,  A61B2018/183 ,  A61F2007/0075 ,  A61N1/406 ,  A61N5/02 ,  A61N5/062 ,  A61N7/00 ,  A61N7/02 ,  A61N2005/0651 ,  A61N2005/0659 ,  A61N2005/0662 ,  A61N2007/0008

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are provided for reducing sweat production via, for example, the removal, disablement, and incapacitation of sweat glands in the epidermis, dermis and subdermal tissue regions of a patient. In one embodiment, a method of treating a patient is provided which involves identifying a patient having a condition of excessive sweating, positioning an energy delivery device proximate to a skin tissue of the patient and delivering energy to sweat glands to halt secretion of sweat. The energy delivery device may include microwave delivery devices, RF delivery devices, and cryogenic therapy devices. Some embodiments may include using a cooling element for avoiding destruction of non-target tissue and/or a suction device to localize treatment at specific portions of the skin fold.

公开(公告)号：US20170224402A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-10

申请号：US15427884

申请日：2017-02-08

Applicant: Andrea Borsic

Inventor： Andrea Borsic

IPC: A61B18/02 ,  A61B34/20 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B90/00 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B34/00 ,  A61B34/10

CPC classification number: A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61B90/37 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00613 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2034/2065 ,  A61B2090/374 ,  A61B2090/3762 ,  A61B2090/378

Abstract: This invention pertains a system and methods for ablation treatment of tissues. The invention aims to aid healthcare professionals in completely treating all the target tissues by fusing computer generated information highlighting which tissues have been treated and which not to images of the tissues. The systems and methods integrate seamlessly with current image-guided procedures and do not require tracking systems to gather the position of the ablation device, as the position and orientation of the device are identified from images. The invention aims also to improve estimates of the ablation volumes associated to an ablation device by identifying from images the true geometry of devices that might deform during the deployment in tissues; the invention aims to improve estimates of the ablation volumes by using information about the ablation process and about the status of tissues which can be collected from the control system of the ablation device.

公开(公告)号：US09439729B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-13

申请号：US13927339

申请日：2013-06-26

Applicant: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Inventor： Peng Wang ,  Christopher L. Brace

IPC: A61B18/10 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/00

CPC classification number: A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2018/00511 ,  A61B2018/00529 ,  A61B2018/00541 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2018/1869

Abstract: Radiofrequency energy emitted from and reflected back toward a thermal ablation probe may be used to detect a gradual dissolution of a reflective interface between a tumor and surrounding healthy tissue as the ablation zone passes through this interface providing a real-time guidance with respect to the progress of ablation.

Abstract translation: 可以使用从热消融探针发射并反射回热消融探针的射频能量来检测肿瘤和周围健康组织之间的反射界面的逐渐溶解，因为消融区域通过该界面，提供关于进展的实时指导 的消融。

公开(公告)号：US20160206209A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15082197

申请日：2016-03-28

Applicant: Covidien LP

Inventor： Elizabeth Hufnagel ,  Xingrui Chen ,  Matthew Chowaniec ,  Peter T. Collings ,  Paul D. Richard ,  Michael A. Zemlok

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B1/00

CPC classification number: A61B90/06 ,  A61B1/00004 ,  A61B1/00045 ,  A61B1/00055 ,  A61B1/00087 ,  A61B5/0071 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/1075 ,  A61B5/1079 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B5/486 ,  A61B5/6847 ,  A61B17/068 ,  A61B17/07207 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B2017/00057 ,  A61B2017/00123 ,  A61B2017/0046 ,  A61B2017/00473 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/2926 ,  A61B2018/00785 ,  A61B2034/302 ,  A61B2090/061 ,  A61B2090/304 ,  A61B2090/309 ,  A61B2505/05

Abstract: A jaw assembly including first and second jaw members configured to clamp tissue therebetween. The first jaw member includes a surface opposing a surface of the second jaw member, a light source, and a light detector. The light source is configured to emit light from an opening defined in the surface of the first jaw member. The light detector is disposed within the opening and is configured to sense properties of light reflected off tissue clamped between the first and second jaw members and to generate signals indicative of the sensed properties of light. A processor is operatively associated with the light detector and is configured to receive the signals from the light detector. The processor is also configured to analyze the signals to determine an attribute of tissue clamped between the first and second jaw members and to provide feedback to a user of the attribute of the tissue.