MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PROBE, PROBE COVER, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    3.
    发明申请
    MEDICAL INSTRUMENT WITH PROBE, PROBE COVER, AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME 审中-公开
    带探头,探头盖的医疗器械及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2011090670A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-28

    申请号:PCT/US2010061715

    申请日:2010-12-22

    Abstract: A medical instrument including a probe adapted to be inserted into an orifice of an animal's body. The instrument includes an emitter of electromagnetic radiation that is sensed by a sensor mounted on the probe. The sensor can then determine, by variations in the amount of radiation received from the emitter, whether a probe cover is mounted over the probe. A sensor can also be used to determine whether the walls of the body orifice block the radiation received from the emitter, thereby indicating position of the sensor, and thus, the probe within the orifice. A special probe cover is disclosed, and methods of using the medical instrument are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 一种医疗器械,其包括适于插入动物体的孔内的探针。 该仪器包括由安装在探头上的传感器感测的电磁辐射发射器。 然后传感器可以通过从发射器接收的辐射量的变化来确定探针盖是否安装在探针上。 还可以使用传感器来确定本体孔口的壁是否阻挡从发射器接收到的辐射,由此指示传感器的位置并且因此指示探针位于孔口内。 公开了一种特殊的探针套,并且还公开了使用该医疗器械的方法。

    WIRELESS DISPOSABLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR
    4.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS DISPOSABLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR 审中-公开
    无线便携式生理传感器

    公开(公告)号:WO2005047837A3

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-30

    申请号:PCT/US2004036323

    申请日:2004-10-29

    CPC classification number: G01K1/024 G01K13/002

    Abstract: A patient physiological parameter monitoring apparatus for a subject includes a sensor assembly having at least one responsive element that produces a first signal upon detection of a change in temperature. The assembly also includes a conveter for converting the first signal into an electrical signal, and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting converted electrical signals upon demand based upon receipt of a transmitted signal from an interrogation device. Preferably, at least a portion of the sensor assembly is disposable to permit single use or single subject use and can be further used to track location information of medical equipment in addition to subjects.

    Abstract translation: 用于受试者的患者生理参数监测装置包括具有至少一个响应元件的传感器组件,其在检测到温度变化时产生第一信号。 该组件还包括用于将第一信号转换成电信号的转换器,以及发送器,用于根据接收到来自询问装置的发送信号,根据需要无线地发送转换后的电信号。 优选地,传感器组件的至少一部分是一次性的,以允许单次使用或单个受试者使用,并且可以进一步用于跟踪除受试者之外的医疗设备的位置信息。

    WIRELESS DISPOSABLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR
    5.
    发明申请
    WIRELESS DISPOSABLE PHYSIOLOGICAL SENSOR 审中-公开
    无线一次性生理传感器

    公开(公告)号:WO2005047837A2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-26

    申请号:PCT/US2004/036323

    申请日:2004-10-29

    CPC classification number: G01K1/024 G01K13/002

    Abstract: A patient physiological parameter monitoring apparatus for a subject includes a sensor assembly having at least one responsive element that produces a first signal upon detection of a change in temperature. The assembly also includes a conveter for converting the first signal into an electrical signal, and a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting converted electrical signals upon demand based upon receipt of a transmitted signal from an interrogation device. Preferably, at least a portion of the sensor assembly is disposable to permit single use or single subject use and can be further used to track location information of medical equipment in addition to subjects.

    Abstract translation: 用于受试者的患者生理参数监测设备包括具有至少一个响应元件的传感器组件,该传感器组件在检测到温度变化时产生第一信号。 该组件还包括用于将第一信号转换成电信号的转换器以及用于基于从询问设备接收到发送的信号而根据需要无线发送经转换的电信号的发射器。 优选地,传感器组件的至少一部分是一次性的以允许单次使用或单次使用,并且除了受检者之外还可以用于追踪医疗设备的位置信息。

    IR THERMOMETRY PROBE COVER
    6.
    发明申请
    IR THERMOMETRY PROBE COVER 审中-公开
    红外线热敏探头盖

    公开(公告)号:WO2010118130A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-14

    申请号:PCT/US2010/030233

    申请日:2010-04-07

    CPC classification number: G01J5/0003 G01J5/0011 G01J5/02 G01J5/021

    Abstract: A removable protective cover for an insertion probe of a medical instrument. The cover contains a flexible tubular body that compliments the probe geometry and a radially disposed flange that surrounds the proximal end of the body. A series of snap-on fasteners removably connect the cover to the instrument. A camming surface is located on the outer face of the flange which coacts with a cam follower that is movably mounted upon the instrument to flex the cover sufficiently to open the fastener and release the cover from the instrument and move the cover axially toward the distal end of the tip.

    Abstract translation: 用于医疗器械插入探针的可拆卸保护盖。 该盖包含柔性管状体,其适应于探针几何形状以及围绕身体近端的径向设置的凸缘。 一系列卡扣式紧固件将盖子可拆卸地连接到仪器上。 凸轮表面位于凸缘的外表面上,凸轮从动件与可移动地安装在仪器上的凸轮从动件共同作用,以使盖子充分弯曲以打开紧固件并从仪器上释放盖子,并使盖子朝远端方向移动 的提示。

    CYCLE COUNTING
    7.
    发明申请
    CYCLE COUNTING 审中-公开
    周期计数

    公开(公告)号:WO2010014543A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-04-22

    申请号:PCT/US2009051839

    申请日:2009-07-27

    CPC classification number: G07C3/08 G01K13/002

    Abstract: The present invention provides a platform for a manufacturer of reusable medical apparatuses to provide timely post- sale service for replaceable parts. In one embodiment, the probe assembly of an electronic thermometer has a connector that is equipped with a memory device, e.g., EEPROM, that stores a variety of probe- specific service information including usage count of the probe, probe warranty information and error codes. The user can plug the connector, e.g., through an adapter module, to a local computer's USB port and submit the stored service information to a website maintained by the probe manufacturer to check up and get service for the specific probe in a timely fashion. Automatic alert for replacement probe orders depending on the amount of usage, automatic generation of RMA numbers when the probe warranty is determined to be in effect, and automatic service calls for malfunctioning thermometers can all be accomplished accordingly without the need for manual record-keeping. A healthcare provider can simply set aside a day at a scheduled interval to check all of its reusable medial apparatuses equipped with the invented system to keep them safe and effective.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于可重复使用的医疗设备的制造商的平台,用于为可替换部件提供及时的售后服务。 在一个实施例中,电子温度计的探针组件具有连接器,该连接器配备有存储器件,例如EEPROM,其存储包括探针的使用计数,探针保证信息和错误代码的各种特定于探针的服务信息。 用户可以将连接器例如通过适配器模块插入到本地计算机的USB端口,并将存储的服务信息提交给由探测器制造商维护的网站,以及时检查并获得特定探测器的服务。 根据使用量的自动提醒,探头保修确定为有效时自动生成RMA号码,并且可以相应地完成对温度计故障的自动维修呼叫,而无需手动记录。 医疗保健提供者可以按预定的时间间隔排除一天,以检查配备有本发明系统的所有可重复使用的内侧设备,以使其安全有效。

    CALIBRATED ASSEMBLY FOR IR THERMOMETER APPARATUS
    8.
    发明申请
    CALIBRATED ASSEMBLY FOR IR THERMOMETER APPARATUS 审中-公开
    红外温度计装置的校准装配

    公开(公告)号:WO2010123730A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-28

    申请号:PCT/US2010/031035

    申请日:2010-04-14

    Abstract: A tip assembly for an IR thermometer apparatus includes a heat sink having a heat sink cavity and a tip section and a fluid path and at least one hydraulic port. The tip assembly also includes an IR sensor mechanically seated in the tip section and thermally coupled to the heat sink. The tip assembly also includes an electrical connector configured to provide an electrical connection to the tip assembly. A fluid having a fluid temperature is introduced into the fluid path via the hydraulic port. The fluid causes the heat sink and the IR sensor to substantially reach one or more pre-determined temperatures by thermal conduction during calibration of the tip assembly. Another tip assembly having an internal heat source is described. Another tip assembly having an internal heat pump is described. A method to calibrate a tip assembly is also described.

    Abstract translation: 用于IR温度计装置的尖端组件包括具有散热腔和散热路径的至少一个液压端口的散热器。 尖端组件还包括机械地安置在尖端部分中并热耦合到散热器的IR传感器。 尖端组件还包括被配置为提供与尖端组件的电连接的电连接器。 具有流体温度的流体经由液压口引入到流体路径中。 流体导致散热器和IR传感器在尖端组件的校准期间通过热传导基本上达到一个或多个预定温度。 描述具有内部热源的另一个尖端组件。 描述了具有内部热泵的另一个尖端组件。 还描述了校准尖端组件的方法。

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