公开(公告)号：WO2010120887A2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-21

申请号：PCT/US2010/031042

申请日：2010-04-14

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC. ,  KLODELL, Charles, T. ,  GRAVENSTEIN, Nikolaus ,  SCHWAB, Wilhelm, K.

Inventor： KLODELL, Charles, T. ,  GRAVENSTEIN, Nikolaus ,  SCHWAB, Wilhelm, K.

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/02 ,  A61B19/00 ,  G01S15/00

CPC classification number: A61B7/005 ,  A61B7/026 ,  A61B8/0833 ,  G01S5/22

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to apparatus and methods for acoustically monitoring the performance of a medical device disposed within the body of a patient. According to one embodiment of an apparatus, the apparatus includes at least one acoustic sensor and a computer system that is connected to receive information from the acoustic sensor, wherein the acoustic sensor is adapted to receive a set of acoustic information that corresponds to acoustic activity within the body of said patient. The computer system is adapted for: (A) receiving the set of acoustic information, and (B) using the set of acoustic information to calculate location information relating to a location of a source of the acoustic activity.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及用于声学监测设置在患者体内的医疗装置的性能的装置和方法。 根据装置的一个实施例，该装置包括至少一个声学传感器和计算机系统，该系统被连接以从声学传感器接收信息，其中声学传感器适于接收一组对应于声学活动的声学信息 所述患者的身体。 所述计算机系统适于：（A）接收所述一组声学信息，以及（B）使用所述一组声学信息来计算与所述声学活动的源的位置有关的位置信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2010120887A3

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：PCT/US2010031042

申请日：2010-04-14

Applicant: UNIV FLORIDA ,  KLODELL CHARLES T ,  GRAVENSTEIN NIKOLAUS ,  SCHWAB WILHELM K

Inventor： KLODELL CHARLES T ,  GRAVENSTEIN NIKOLAUS ,  SCHWAB WILHELM K

IPC: A61B8/00 ,  A61B8/02 ,  A61B19/00 ,  G01S15/00

CPC classification number: A61B7/005 ,  A61B7/026 ,  A61B8/0833 ,  G01S5/22

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are related to apparatus and methods for acoustically monitoring the performance of a medical device disposed within the body of a patient. According to one embodiment of an apparatus, the apparatus includes at least one acoustic sensor and a computer system that is connected to receive information from the acoustic sensor, wherein the acoustic sensor is adapted to receive a set of acoustic information that corresponds to acoustic activity within the body of said patient. The computer system is adapted for: (A) receiving the set of acoustic information, and (B) using the set of acoustic information to calculate location information relating to a location of a source of the acoustic activity.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及用于声学监测设置在患者体内的医疗装置的性能的装置和方法。 根据装置的一个实施例，该装置包括至少一个声学传感器和计算机系统，该系统被连接以从声学传感器接收信息，其中声学传感器适于接收一组对应于声学活动的声学信息 所述患者的身体。 所述计算机系统适于：（A）接收所述一组声学信息，以及（B）使用所述一组声学信息来计算与所述声学活动的源的位置有关的位置信息。

公开(公告)号：WO2012033906A3

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2011050810

申请日：2011-09-08

Applicant: UNIV FLORIDA ,  LAMPOTANG SAMSUN ,  GRAVENSTEIN NIKOLAUS ,  SCHWAB WILHELM K ,  LIZDAS DAVID E ,  ENNEKING FRANCESCA K

Inventor： LAMPOTANG SAMSUN ,  GRAVENSTEIN NIKOLAUS ,  SCHWAB WILHELM K ,  LIZDAS DAVID E ,  ENNEKING FRANCESCA K

IPC: A61M1/00 ,  A61J1/05 ,  A61M27/00 ,  A61M39/08 ,  A61M39/28

CPC classification number: A61M25/0017 ,  A61M1/0021 ,  A61M39/08 ,  A61M39/28 ,  A61M39/284

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and devices for improved drainage systems and tubing. In one embodiment, a context-sensitive flow interrupter is provided that inhibits or facilitates flow of fluid when engaged with a mating holder. In another embodiment, outflow is optimized through control of the pressure in gas pockets in a tube, drainage tube or assembly. In one such embodiment, gas pockets are vented to inhibit excessive back-pressure or suction on an organ, vessel or cavity being drained. In another such embodiment, loops in the tubes are avoided by using a mechanical template in the form of a groove or peg assembly to thread the slack in the drainage tube to generate a monotonic gradient. In another embodiment, such as for active drainage systems, a bypass channel is provided that allows an applied vacuum to go around an obstruction created by the collection of fluid in an undrained dependent loop.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了用于改进排水系统和管道的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，提供了上下文相关的流动断续器，其在与配合保持器接合时抑制或促进流体的流动。 在另一个实施例中，通过控制管，引流管或组件中的气穴中的压力来优化流出。 在一个这样的实施例中，气囊被排出以抑制排出的器官，血管或空腔上的过度背压或抽吸。 在另一个这样的实施例中，通过使用凹槽或钉组件的形式的机械模板来避免管中的环线，以将引流管中的松弛线螺纹以产生单调梯度。 在另一个实施例中，例如对于主动排水系统，提供旁路通道，其允许施加的真空绕在由不排水的依赖回路中的流体收集产生的阻塞。

公开(公告)号：WO2012033906A2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：PCT/US2011/050810

申请日：2011-09-08

Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC. ,  LAMPOTANG, Samsun ,  GRAVENSTEIN, Nikolaus ,  SCHWAB, Wilhelm, K. ,  LIZDAS, David, E. ,  ENNEKING, Francesca, K.

Inventor： LAMPOTANG, Samsun ,  GRAVENSTEIN, Nikolaus ,  SCHWAB, Wilhelm, K. ,  LIZDAS, David, E. ,  ENNEKING, Francesca, K.

IPC: A61M1/00 ,  A61M27/00 ,  A61M39/08 ,  A61M39/28 ,  A61J1/05

CPC classification number: A61M25/0017 ,  A61M1/0021 ,  A61M39/08 ,  A61M39/28 ,  A61M39/284

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods and devices for improved drainage systems and tubing. In one embodiment, a context-sensitive flow interrupter is provided that inhibits or facilitates flow of fluid when engaged with a mating holder. In another embodiment, outflow is optimized through control of the pressure in gas pockets in a tube, drainage tube or assembly. In one such embodiment, gas pockets are vented to inhibit excessive back-pressure or suction on an organ, vessel or cavity being drained. In another such embodiment, loops in the tubes are avoided by using a mechanical template in the form of a groove or peg assembly to thread the slack in the drainage tube to generate a monotonic gradient. In another embodiment, such as for active drainage systems, a bypass channel is provided that allows an applied vacuum to go around an obstruction created by the collection of fluid in an undrained dependent loop.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供了用于改进的排水系统和管道的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，提供了当与配合保持器接合时抑制或促进流体流动的上下文敏感流动中断器。 在另一个实施例中，通过控制管，引流管或组件中的气囊中的压力来优化流出。 在一个这样的实施例中，气囊被排出以抑制在排出的器官，血管或腔体上的过度背压或抽吸。 在另一个这样的实施例中，通过使用凹槽或钉组件的形式的机械模板来避免管中的环以将松弛部分穿入引流管中以产生单调梯度。 在另一个实施例中，例如对于主动排水系统，提供了旁路通道，其允许施加的真空环绕由在不排水的依赖回路中的流体收集产生的障碍物周围。