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Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
ActiveUS8758366B2Sufficient energyEasy to withdrawSuture equipmentsWound clampsDiseaseBiomedical engineering
A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
Owner:TELEFLEX LIFE SCI LTD
Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
ActiveUS20090018553A1Promote healingMinimize infection risk riskSuture equipmentsSurgical needlesDiseaseDelivery system
A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
Owner:TELEFLEX LIFE SCI LTD
Methods for electrosurgical tissue contraction within the spine
The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more electrode terminals in the presence of electrically conductive fluid to contract collagen fibers within the tissue structures. In one aspect of the invention, a system and method is provided for treating herniated or swollen discs within a patient's spine by applying sufficient electrical energy to the disc tissue to contract or shrink the collagen fibers within the nucleus pulposis. This causes the pulposis to shrink and withdraw from its impingement on the spinal nerve.
Owner:ARTHROCARE
System and method for generating and sustaining a corona electric discharge for igniting a combustible gaseous mixture
InactiveUS6883507B2Sufficient energySparking plugsCombustion enginesCombustion chamberElectric discharge
The invention relates to a system for igniting a fuel-air mixture in a combustion chamber with a corona discharge. The system comprises an electrode inside of the combustion chamber, an electric circuit which provides radio frequency electric power to the electrode, and a ground formed by the combustion chamber walls. A radio frequency voltage differential formed between the electrode and the ground produces a radio frequency electric field therebetween which causes a fuel-air mixture to ionize resulting in combustion of the fuel-air mixture. The system can be utilized in engines such as internal combustion engines or gas turbine engines, for example.
Owner:BORGWARNER INC
Motorized window treatment
ActiveUS20120261078A1Cheap replacementLong lastingEnergy efficient ICTLight dependant control systemsAutomatic controlRemote control
A motorized window treatment controls daylight entering a space through a window and includes a covering material, a drive shaft, lift cords received around the drive shaft and connected to the covering material, and a motor coupled to the drive shaft. It also includes a spring assist unit for the motor providing a torque that equals the torque provided by the weight on the lift cords at a position midway between fully-open and fully-closed positions, minimizing motor usage and conserving battery life. A photosensor for measuring the daylight outside the window and temperature sensors for measuring the temperatures inside and outside of the window may be provided. The position of the covering material is automatically controlled to save energy, or may also be controlled in response to an infrared or radio-frequency remote control.
Owner:LUTRON TECH CO LLC
Small vessel ultrasound catheter
InactiveUS20050215942A1Increase stiffnessSufficient flexibilityUltrasonic/sonic/infrasonic diagnosticsUltrasound therapyDrugs solutionVascular ultrasound
An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member is provided along the distal end portion of the tubular body for emitting ultrasound energy at a treatment site. A drug solution may also be delivered through the delivery lumen and out an exit port to the treatment site.
Owner:EKOS CORP
Signal transmission apparatus and interconnection structure
ActiveUS7446567B2Sufficient capabilitySimple and scalableReliability increasing modificationsBatteries circuit arrangementsLine pairHarmonic
Apparatus for transmitting a digital signal within, for example, an integrated circuit includes a signal transmission line with a directional coupler at one or both ends. The directional coupler blocks the direct-current component of the digital signal while transmitting the alternating-current component, including enough higher harmonics to transmit a well-defined pulse waveform. A suitable directional coupler consists of two adjacent line pairs in materials with different dielectric constants. The apparatus may also include a driver of the inverter type, a receiver of the differential amplifier type, a terminating resistor, and a power-ground transmission line pair for supplying power to the driver. An all-metallic transmission-line structure is preferably maintained from the output interconnections in the driver to the input interconnections in the receiver.
Owner:PANASONIC CORP +11
Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
ActiveUS20080033458A1Promote healingMinimize infection risk riskSuture equipmentsBacterial antigen ingredientsBiomedical engineeringDelivery system
A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
Owner:TELEFLEX LIFE SCI LTD
Noninvasive devices, methods, and systems for shrinking of tissues
InactiveUS20100049186A1Sufficient energyPrevent shrinkageUltrasound therapyDiagnosticsUrethraNon invasive
The invention provides improved methods for modifying collagenous tissues, particularly for treating urinary incontinence in a noninvasive manner. The methods typically include inserting a probe into a patient's urethra, transmitting electromagnetic energy from the probe to a collagneous target tissue, and cooling the tissue in the vicinity of the probe. The probe may include an expandable element at or near the distal end that is configured to expand within the patient's bladder. The expandable element may anchor the probe before or during treatment.
Owner:BOSTON SCI SCIMED INC +1
Semiconductor on insulator vertical transistor fabrication and doping process
InactiveUS20050136604A1Sufficient energyHigh bias powerElectric discharge tubesSemiconductor/solid-state device manufacturingDopantSemiconductor structure
A process for conformally doping through the vertical and horizontal surfaces of a 3-dimensional vertical transistor in a semiconductor-on-insulator structure employs an RF oscillating torroidal plasma current to perform either conformal ion implantation, or conformal deposition of a dopant-containing film which can then be heated to drive the dopants into the transistor. Some embodiments employ both conformal ion implantation and conformal deposition of dopant containing films, and in those embodiments in which the dopant containing film is a pure dopant, the ion implantation and film deposition can be performed simultaneously.
Owner:APPLIED MATERIALS INC
Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
ActiveUS20080039893A1Promote healingMinimize infection risk riskSuture equipmentsAnti-incontinence devicesBiomedical engineeringDelivery system
A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
Owner:TELEFLEX LIFE SCI LTD
System for excitation leadless miniature marker
InactiveUS6838990B2Sufficient energyElectric signal transmission systemsDiagnosticsEngineeringEnergy storage
A system for generating an excitation field for excitation of a leadless marker assembly. One aspect of the system comprises a source generator assembly having a power supply, an energy storage device, a switching network and a source coil interconnected and configured to deliver a magnetic excitation signal waveform. The power supply is configured to deliver power to energize the energy storage device. The switching network is configured to: direct electrical current through the source coil; alternately switch between a first on position and a second on position; alternately transfer stored energy from the energy storage device to the source coil and to transfer stored energy from the source coil back to the energy storage device; and the source coil being coupled to the switching network to generate an excitation signal.
Owner:VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS +1
Systems and methods for electrosurgical tissue contraction within the spine
The present invention provides systems and methods for selectively applying electrical energy to a target location within a patient's body, particularly including tissue in the spine. The present invention applies high frequency (RF) electrical energy to one or more electrode terminals in the presence of electrically conductive fluid to contract collagen fibers within the tissue structures. In one aspect of the invention, a system and method is provided for treating herniated or swollen discs within a patient's spine by applying sufficient electrical energy to the disc tissue to contract or shrink the collagen fibers within the nucleus pulposis. This causes the pulposis to shrink and withdraw from its impingement on the spinal nerve.
Owner:ARTHROCARE
Extracorporeal power supply with a wireless feedback system for an implanted medical device
A medical device adapted for implantation into a patient receives electrical power from an extracorporeal power supply. The medical device has a first receiver for a first wireless signal, a power circuit that extracts energy from the first wireless signal to power the medical device, and a feedback signal generator that transmits a second wireless signal indicating a magnitude of energy extracted from the first wireless signal. The extracorporeal power supply includes a source of electrical power and a power transmitter that emits the first wireless signal. A second receiver enables the extracorporeal power supply to receive the second wireless signal. A feedback controller manipulates the first wireless signal in response to the second wireless signal to ensure that sufficient electrical energy is provided to the medical device without wasting electrical power from the source.
Owner:KENERGY INC
Dynamic write cache size adjustment in raid controller with capacitor backup energy source
InactiveUS20070033433A1Improve usabilitySufficient energyError detection/correctionDigital data processing detailsData availabilityEnergy based
A high data availability write-caching storage controller has a volatile memory with a write cache for caching write cache data, a non-volatile memory, a capacitor pack for supplying power for backing up the write cache to the non-volatile memory in response to a loss of main power, and a CPU that determines whether reducing an operating voltage of the capacitor pack to a new value would cause the capacitor pack to be storing less energy than required for backing up the current size write cache to the non-volatile memory. If so, the CPU reduces the size of the write cache prior to reducing the operating voltage. The CPU estimates the capacity of the capacitor pack to store the required energy based on a history of operational temperature and voltage readings of the capacitor pack, such as on an accumulated normalized running time and warranted lifetime of the capacitor pack.
Owner:DOT HILL SYST
Non-contact probe control interface
ActiveUS7652275B2Existing systems can be upgraded more easilyEasy to upgradeImage analysisOptical rangefindersSpatial light modulatorControl signal
A probe control interface is provided for a structured light non-contact coordinate measuring machine probe. Portions of a video control signal for controlling the grey level of selected rows of pixels of a spatial light modulator of the probe can be decoded into control signals for additional probe components or functions that have been added to increase the measuring capabilities or versatility of the non-contact probe. By providing the additional probe component control signals in this manner, a versatile structured light non-contact probe system can be made compatible with a standard probe head autojoint system (e.g. a Renishaw™ type system), thus allowing the probe to be automatically exchanged with other standard probes and allowing existing systems to use the non-contact probe more easily. Various aspects of the probe control interface allow for relatively simple, compact, lightweight and robust implementation.
Owner:MITUTOYO CORP
Surgical apparatus having configurable portions
InactiveUS20060178674A1Facilitate advancementEasy positioningEar treatmentDiagnosticsDistal portionBiomedical engineering
A device for performing a surgical procedure within a body and a method for utilizing such a device to treat a patient's heart with minimal invasiveness. The device comprises a handle, a guide shaft, and a sleeve in slideable connection with the guide shaft. The guide shaft is connected to the handle at a proximal portion and has a first curved position at the distal portion. Slideable manipulation of the sleeve changes the first curved position. The method comprises providing such a device, introducing the device into a minimally invasive port in the patient, and providing treatment to the patient's heart.
Owner:MCINTYRE JOHN
Switch for turning off therapy delivery of an active implantable medical device during MRI scans
InactiveUS20090163980A1Enhanced magnetic forceAvoid detectionElectrotherapyStatic fieldRadio frequency
An MRI-compatible electronic medical therapy system is provided for temporarily preventing current flow through an implanted lead wire in the presence of an induced radio frequency, magnetic, or static field. One or more normally closed switches are disposed in series between the AIMD and the one or more distal electrodes. The switch may be incorporated in the AIMD, lead wire, or within or adjacent to the electrode. The switch remains closed during normal AIMD-related therapy, but temporarily opens in the presence of an induced radio frequency, magnetic, or static field so as to prevent current flow through the electrode and lead wire. The switches prevent current from circulating that could be induced by a medical therapeutic diagnostic device, which can cause overheating of lead wires, excessive currents or temperatures and tissue damage.
Owner:WILSON GREATBATCH LTD
Epicardial and myocardial leads for implanting in the heart by thoracotomy or port access surgeries with detachable electrode tip
InactiveUS7212871B1Reduce complicationsReduce injuriesEpicardial electrodesExternal electrodesCardiac musclePort access
A medical electrical lead to conduct electrical stimulation and / or signals between an electrical stimulator and a heart site includes an elongated lead body extending to a proximal connector for attachment to the electrical stimulator. An electrode head at the distal end includes an electrode tip member for fixation to the heart and an electrode backing member fixed to the lead body is releasably attachable to the electrode tip member for transmission of electrical signals between the heart and the electrical stimulator. The electrode tip member may include a first non-conductive base with an outwardly projecting tip electrode and a first mounting member projecting oppositely away from the non-conductive base. The electrode backing member includes a second non-conductive base and a second mounting member thereon adapted for mounting engagement with the first mounting member for selectively releasably but firmly integrating the electrode tip member and the electrode backing member.
Owner:PACESETTER INC
Spray drying processes for forming solid amorphous dispersions of drugs and polymers
ActiveUS20050031692A1Reduce accumulationFast evaporationPowder deliveryMetabolism disorderDrugPolymer chemistry
Spray drying processes are used to form pharmaceutical compositions comprising a solid amorphous dispersion of a drug and a polymer.
Owner:LONZA BEND INC
Extracorporeal power supply with a wireless feedback system for an implanted medical device
A medical device adapted for implantation into a patient receives electrical power from an extracorporeal power supply. The medical device has a first receiver for a first wireless signal, a power circuit that extracts energy from the first wireless signal to power the medical device, and a feedback signal generator that transmits a second wireless signal indicating a magnitude of energy extracted from the first wireless signal. The extracorporeal power supply includes a source of electrical power and a power transmitter that emits the first wireless signal. A second receiver enables the extracorporeal power supply to receive the second wireless signal. A feedback controller manipulates the first wireless signal in response to the second wireless signal to ensure that sufficient electrical energy is provided to the medical device without wasting electrical power from the source.
Owner:KENERGY INC
Method and apparatus for controlled contraction of soft tissue
InactiveUS20050187599A1Reduces cell necrosisReduce Shrinkage ProblemsElectrotherapyCatheterThermal energyMedicine
An apparatus for effecting change in at least a portion of a selected site of a collagen containing tissue that is at least partially adjacent to a fluid medium. The apparatus includes an energy delivery device configured to deliver a level of energy to the selected site of the collagen containing tissue. The energy delivery device includes a distal portion where a sensor is positioned. The sensor provides a signal indicative of the thermal energy content of at least the selected site of the collagen containing tissue and the adjacent fluid medium to a feedback control unit. The signal is received by the feedback control system which adjusts the level of energy supplied to the energy delivery.
Owner:SYNERON MEDICAL LTD
Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
ActiveUS8425535B2Sufficient energyEasy to withdrawSuture equipmentsDiagnosticsDiseaseBiomedical engineering
A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
Owner:TELEFLEX LIFE SCI LTD
Systems and methods for aerosolizing pharmaceutical formulations
InactiveUS20050016533A1Efficient deliveryAvoid flowRespiratorsLiquid surface applicatorsAerosol sprayBreathing gas
Systems and methods are provided for aerosolizing a pharmaceutical formulation. According to one method, respiratory gases are prevented from flowing to the lungs when attempting to inhale. Then, respiratory gases are abruptly permitted to flow to the lungs. The flow of respiratory gases may then be used to extract a pharmaceutical formulation from a receptacle and to place the pharmaceutical formulation within the flow of respiratory gases to form an aerosol.
Owner:NOVARTIS FARMA
Wayside LED signal for railroad and transit applications
InactiveUS20050062481A1Sufficient energySufficient energy storageVisible signalsElectrical apparatusJunction temperatureData treatment
A LED signal lamp that monitors, controls and tests the operational status of a plurality of LEDs. A separate current source is provided for each LED and resistors are in series between the current sources and LEDs. Analog-to-digital converters monitor the voltages at the resistors and LEDs and convert the voltages to digital form for a data processor. The data processor determines the junction temperature of each LED, controls the amount of current supplied to each LED and tests the operational status of each LED by matching its characteristics to a known diode curve. A pulse-width modulator provides further control of the amount of power supplied to the current sources. The data processor further controls a vital disconnect and a vital load. An energy storage / limiter circuit stores energy for the data processor during the absence of normal power input. Related methods of monitoring, controlling and testing such an LED system are also disclosed.
Owner:SAFETRAN SYST CORP CORP
Multi-actuating trigger anchor delivery system
ActiveUS7909836B2Sufficient energyEasy to withdrawSuture equipmentsBacterial antigen ingredientsDiseaseMedicine
A single trigger system and associated method for manipulating tissues and anatomical or other structures in medical applications for the purpose of treating diseases or disorders or other purposes. In one aspect, the system includes a delivery device configured to deploy and implant anchor devices for such purposes.
Owner:TELEFLEX LIFE SCI LTD
Methods and apparatus for introducing liquids into microfluidic chambers
InactiveUS20050022895A1High energyPotential energyLiquid degasificationCircuit elementsHigh energyEngineering
Owner:AGILENT TECH INC
Solar energy system for hybrid vehicles
InactiveUS20070125417A1Efficiently sufficient low energy direct current （DC） electrical energyUtilization of electric energyHybrid vehiclesCharging stationsElectricityHybrid car
A solar energy system for a hybrid vehicle that utilizes an attachable solar panel to receive and convert solar energy into direct current electricity. A wiring harness directs the direct current electricity generated by the solar panel to a converter. The converter transforms the direct current electricity from a comparatively lower energy state to a comparatively higher energy state.
Owner:SOLAR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE
Mapping and ablation catheter system
ActiveUS8538501B2Sufficient energyReduce impactElectrocardiographyCatheterCapacitanceBiomedical engineering
A mapping and ablation catheter system including a radio frequency ablation source having an output, a mapping device, a catheter, and two or more capacitive components. The catheter may include two or more catheter electrodes, wherein two of the two or more catheter electrodes may be electrically coupled to the mapping device. Each of the two or more catheter electrodes may be electrically coupled to a capacitive component, wherein each capacitive component may be electrically coupled to the output of the radio frequency ablation source such that energy delivered to each catheter electrode of the two or more catheter electrodes passes through the capacitive component.
Owner:MAYO FOUND FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION & RES
Vibratory system for a sorting flow cytometer
InactiveUS6746873B1Raise the possibilityReduce resultElectrostatic separationMaterial analysis by electric/magnetic meansEngineeringElectric signal
A flow cytometry system is disclosed for oscillating the exterior of a flow cytometer nozzle. Oscillating the exterior of a flow cytometer nozzle at selected oscillations or a sweeping range of oscillations disintegrates particles and gas entrapped within the flow cytometer nozzle. Adherents absorbed to the exterior of the flow cytometer nozzle may also be removed. An energy source (1) serves to generate a selected oscillation or range of oscillations. The energy source (1) is connected to a flexible transfer element (2) which conducts the electrical signals to an oscillation system (3). The oscillation system (3) turns the electrical energy from the energy source (1) into mechanical oscillations and is connected to a portable device (4) which disintegrates particles, dislocates gas within the flow cytometer nozzle and cleans the exterior of the flow cytometer aperture.
Owner:DAKO COLORADO +1
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