DRIVE CIRCUIT HAVING IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR IMPLANTABLE BENEFICIAL AGENT INFUSION OR DELIVERY DEVICE
    94.
    发明申请
    DRIVE CIRCUIT HAVING IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR IMPLANTABLE BENEFICIAL AGENT INFUSION OR DELIVERY DEVICE 审中-公开
    具有改善能源效益的驱动电路,用于可植入的有益药物输注或递送装置

    公开(公告)号:WO01066173A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-13

    申请号:PCT/US2001/006897

    申请日:2001-03-02

    Abstract: An implantable beneficial agent infusion device (1) featuring a unique energy recovery circuit (37) and a deflectable energy storing member such as a piezo-electric membrane (21) is disclosed. The circuit and deflectable energy storing member cooperate to permit electrical energy employed to activate the member to be at least partially recovered. In a preferred embodiment, the deflectable energy storing member is connected to a seal (22) which is opened to permit the delivery or infusion of a pre-determined amount of a beneficial agent to a patient when the member is deflected or actuated through the application of a sufficiently high voltage thereacross. Charge stored on or in the deflectable energy storing member as a result of the voltage being applied thereacross is recovered by a novel circuit when the deflectable energy storing membrane is permitted to return to its non-actuated state or position.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有独特的能量回收电路(37)和诸如压电薄膜(21)之类的可偏转能量存储部件的植入式有益剂输注装置(1)。 电路和可偏转能量存储构件协作以允许用于激活构件的电能被至少部分恢复。 在优选实施例中,可偏转能量存储构件连接到密封件(22),该密封件打开以允许当构件通过应用偏转或致动时将预定量的有益剂递送或输注给患者 具有足够高的电压。 当可偏转能量储存膜被允许返回到其非致动状态或位置时,通过施加在其上的电压被存储在可偏转能量存储构件上或其中的电荷被新颖的电路回收。

    ELECTRO-MECHANICAL COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
    95.
    发明申请
    ELECTRO-MECHANICAL COMPONENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME 审中-公开
    电机部件和方法生产同样

    公开(公告)号:WO01027025A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-04-19

    申请号:PCT/EP2000/009813

    申请日:2000-10-06

    Abstract: The invention relates to an electro-mechanical component (10), consisting of a polymer body (12) which has a mechanically active part containing a spring (14a, 14b) and a frame (18) and of a metallic layer (30) which encompasses the springs in a substantially complete manner, in order to mechanically stabilise the latter. The electro-mechanical component can be an acceleration sensor, a rotational speed sensor, a microvalve, a micropump, a pressure sensor or a force sensor. In comparison to electro-mechanical components which are produced by silicon technology, the electro-mechanical component allows a drastic reduction in the cost of its production, as simple injection moulding and/or stamping technology can be used in place of the expensive silicon technology.

    Abstract translation: 一种机电装置(10)由聚合物主体(12)具有带弹簧的机械活性部分(14A,14B)和框架(18)的,和金属层(30),所述弹簧用于相同的机械稳定的 基本上完全包围它们。 机电装置可以是加速度传感器,Drehratensenso,微型阀,微型泵,压力传感器或力传感器。 造成在其生产,而不是机电组件,其通过硅技术制造的机电元件,显着地降低了成本,作为生产,而不是昂贵的硅技术简单注射成型和/或冲压工艺都可以使用。

    POLYMER VALVES
    96.
    发明申请
    POLYMER VALVES 审中-公开
    聚合物阀

    公开(公告)号:WO01002737A1

    公开(公告)日:2001-01-11

    申请号:PCT/EP2000/006142

    申请日:2000-06-30

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of controlling flow of liquids in a micro channel structure. It comprises providing in said micro channel structure plugs (34) of polymer material in said structure, said polymer material in a first state blocking said channel from liquid flow, and in a second state providing a free path-way (32) for liquid flow. Energy is selectively applied so as to cause said polymer to enter a desired one of said first or second states. It also relates to a micro channel valve system, comprising a plurality of such plugs (34). Additionally it comprises a chemical reactor, comprising a plurality of micro chambers interconnected by micro channels, having a valve system according to the invention.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种控制微通道结构中液体流动的方法。 它包括在所述微通道结构中提供在所述结构中的聚合物材料的塞子(34),所述聚合物材料处于第一状态,从而阻止所述通道从液体流动,并且在第二状态下提供用于液体流动的自由通路(32) 。 选择性地施加能量以使所述聚合物进入所述第一或第二状态中的期望的一种。 它还涉及一种微通道阀系统,其包括多个这样的塞子(34)。 另外,它包括化学反应器,其包括通过微通道互连的多个微室,具有根据本发明的阀系统。

    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLUID IN A MICROMACHINED BOILER
    97.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING FLUID IN A MICROMACHINED BOILER 审中-公开
    用于控制微型蒸发锅炉中的流体的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO00019161A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-04-06

    申请号:PCT/US1999/021796

    申请日:1999-09-24

    Abstract: A micromachined fluid control apparatus includes a micromachined boiler (52) with a thermally conductive housing that has a housing exterior surface and a housing interior surface. The housing interior surface defines an interior void that has a fluid (62) positioned within it. A heat source (54) is incorporated with the housing exterior surface. The heat source (54) selectively generates heat that is conducted through the thermally conductive housing so as to selectively expand the fluid (62) in a predetermined manner. A load resistor (64) may be positioned within the thermally conductive housing. Current may be driven through the load resistor (64) in a predetermined manner to further control the selective expansion of the fluid (62).

    Abstract translation: 微加工流体控制装置包括具有导热壳体的微加工锅炉(52),其具有壳体外表面和壳体内表面。 壳体内表面限定内部空隙,其具有位于其内部的流体(62)。 热源(54)与壳体外表面结合。 热源(54)选择性地产生通过导热壳体传导的热量,以便以预定的方式选择性地膨胀流体(62)。 负载电阻器(64)可以位于导热壳体内。 可以以预定的方式将电流驱动通过负载电阻器(64),以进一步控制流体(62)的选择性膨胀。

    MICROVALVE
    100.
    发明申请
    MICROVALVE 审中-公开
    微型阀

    公开(公告)号:WO1997021930A1

    公开(公告)日:1997-06-19

    申请号:PCT/EP1996005543

    申请日:1996-12-11

    Abstract: A microvalve for regulating a fluid flow has a valve base body (10) with a valve opening (12; 40) and a sealing edge, and a valve plate (14) with fluid passages (16; 60). The valve plate (14) is movable in the perpendicular direction in relation to the valve base body (10), so that in a first position the valve plate (14) closes the valve opening (12; 40) and in a second position it is vertically spaced away from the valve opening (12; 40), defining a cross-section of flow through the valve opening (12; 40) and the valve plate (14) determined by the distance between the sealing edge and the valve plate (14). The contour of the sealing edge (42) of the valve opening (12; 40) is selected in such a way that the sealing edge (42) is longer than the sealing edge (39) of a square-shaped valve opening of the same surface area.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于控制流体流动的微型阀包括:阀体(10),其具有一个阀开口(12; 40)具有密封边缘和具有阀板(14)的流体通道(16; 60)。 阀板(14)是可移动的垂直于所述阀主体(10),使得所述阀板(14)在第一位置的阀开口(12; 40)封闭,并且在从所述阀开口(12; 40)垂直的第二位置以这样的方式 隔开在通过阀开口,其流动横截面(12; 40)被定义,并且阀板(14),果断密封边缘与阀板(14)被确定的距离来确定。 阀开口的所述密封边缘(42)的轮廓(12; 40)被选择为使得所述密封边缘(42)的长度比密封边缘的长度长(39)是一个面串行相同正方形阀开口。

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