公开(公告)号：US20070227545A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11757518

申请日：2007-06-04

Applicant: TIMOTHY CONRAD ,  Susan Critzer ,  Brian Erickson ,  Anja Metzger ,  John Sopp

Inventor： TIMOTHY CONRAD ,  Susan Critzer ,  Brian Erickson ,  Anja Metzger ,  John Sopp

IPC: A61F5/56

CPC classification number: A61F5/566

Abstract: An airway condition of a patient is treated by selecting an implant sized to be implanted within a soft palate of the patient. The implant has a tissue-engaging member sized to be implanted within the soft palate near a trailing end of the soft palate to oppose relative movement between the tissue-engaging member and surrounding tissue of the soft palate. The implant further has an elongated tether member with a first end secured to the tissue-engaging member. The implant is placed within the soft palate with the tissue-engaging member implanted within tissue of the soft palate near the trailing end and with the tether member extending from the first end to a second end near a hard palate of the patient. The second end of the tether is secured to the hard palate.

Abstract translation: 通过选择大小被植入患者的软腭中的植入物来治疗患者的气道状况。 所述植入物具有大小适于植入软软腭附近靠近软腭的尾端的组织接合构件，以抵抗组织接合构件与软腭的周围组织之间的相对运动。 植入物还具有细长的系绳构件，其第一端固定到组织接合构件。 将植入物放置在软腭内，其中组织接合构件植入在靠近尾端的软腭的组织内，并且系绳构件从患者的硬腭附近的第一端延伸到第二端。 系绳的第二端固定在硬腭上。

公开(公告)号：US20070204866A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11800380

申请日：2007-05-04

Applicant: Timothy Conrad ,  Susan Critzer ,  Brian Erickson ,  Anja Metzger ,  John Sopp

Inventor： Timothy Conrad ,  Susan Critzer ,  Brian Erickson ,  Anja Metzger ,  John Sopp

IPC: A61F5/56

CPC classification number: A61F5/566 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/0059 ,  A61F2/0077 ,  A61F5/56 ,  A61F2210/0004

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for treating a condition of a patient's airway. The condition is attributed at least in part to a spacing of tissue from opposing surfaces in the airway. In various embodiments, the base of the tongue including geometry and position of the tongue is altered.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于治疗患者气道的状况的方法和装置。 该病症至少部分归因于气道中相对表面的组织间隔。 在各种实施例中，舌头的基部包括舌头的几何形状和位置被改变。

公开(公告)号：US20070142870A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11656113

申请日：2007-01-22

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/36053 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36082 ,  A61N1/37235

Abstract: At least one of a plurality of disorders of a patient characterized at least in part by vagal activity innervating at least one of a plurality of organs of the patient is treated by a method that includes positioning a neurostimulator carrier around a body organ of the patient where the organ is innervated by at least a vagal trunk. An electrode is disposed on the carrier and positioned at the vagal trunk. An electrical signal is applied to the electrode to modulate vagal activity by an amount selected to treat the disorder. The signal may be a blocking or a stimulation signal.

Abstract translation: 至少部分由至少部分由迷走神经活动支配至少一个患者的多个器官的患者的障碍中的至少一种通过包括将神经刺激器载体定位在患者的身体器官周围的方法来治疗， 器官由至少一个迷走神经树干支配。 电极设置在载体上并位于迷走神经干线处。 将电信号施加到电极，以通过选择用于治疗病症的量来调节迷走神经活性。 该信号可以是阻塞或刺激信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070135857A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11656122

申请日：2007-01-22

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61N1/32

CPC classification number: A61N1/36053 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36082 ,  A61N1/37235

Abstract: At least one of a plurality of disorders of a patient characterized at least in part by vagal activity innervating at least one of a plurality of organs of the patient is treated by a method that includes positioning a neurostimulator carrier around a body organ of the patient where the organ is innervated by at least a vagal trunk. An electrode is disposed on the carrier and positioned at the vagal trunk. An electrical signal is applied to the electrode to modulate vagal activity by an amount selected to treat the disorder. The signal may be a blocking or a stimulation signal.

Abstract translation: 至少部分由至少部分由迷走神经活动支配至少一个患者的多个器官的患者的障碍中的至少一种通过包括将神经刺激器载体定位在患者的身体器官周围的方法来治疗， 器官由至少一个迷走神经树干支配。 电极设置在载体上并位于迷走神经干线处。 将电信号施加到电极，以通过选择用于治疗病症的量来调节迷走神经活性。 该信号可以是阻塞或刺激信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070135846A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11656123

申请日：2007-01-22

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61N1/32

CPC classification number: A61N1/36053 ,  A61F5/0026 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/36082 ,  A61N1/37235

Abstract: At least one of a plurality of disorders of a patient characterized at least in part by vagal activity innervating at least one of a plurality of organs of the patient is treated by a method that includes positioning a neurostimulator carrier around a body organ of the patient where the organ is innervated by at least a vagal trunk. An electrode is disposed on the carrier and positioned at the vagal trunk. An electrical signal is applied to the electrode to modulate vagal activity by an amount selected to treat the disorder. The signal may be a blocking or a stimulation signal.

Abstract translation: 至少部分由至少部分由迷走神经活动支配至少一个患者的多个器官的患者的障碍中的至少一种通过包括将神经刺激器载体定位在患者的身体器官周围的方法来治疗， 器官由至少一个迷走神经树干支配。 电极设置在载体上并位于迷走神经干线处。 将电信号施加到电极，以通过选择用于治疗病症的量来调节迷走神经活性。 该信号可以是阻塞或刺激信号。

公开(公告)号：US20060106332A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10987369

申请日：2004-11-12

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61M5/00

CPC classification number: A61F2/04 ,  A61F5/0003 ,  A61F2002/044

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating a patient's health condition by diverting pancreatic exocrine secretions include a flow diverter of material compatible with chronic residence within a small intestine of the patient. The flow diverter has a cover end and a discharge end. The flow diverter is sized to be placed within the small intestine with the discharge end placed distally from said cover end and with said flow diverter further sized so permit passage of chyme through the small intestine and past the flow diverter. The cover end is sized to cover a discharge papilla of the pancreatic duct. The diverter is adapted to divert at least a portion of pancreatic exocrine secretion from the papilla to the distal discharge end.

公开(公告)号：US20050101903A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10983653

申请日：2004-11-09

Applicant: Robert Kohler ,  David Mowry ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Robert Kohler ,  David Mowry ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61B6/00 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61M25/01 ,  A61M5/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/504 ,  A61B6/481 ,  A61B6/507 ,  A61B2017/00243 ,  A61M25/0041 ,  A61M25/0054 ,  A61M25/0069 ,  A61M25/0119 ,  A61M25/0136 ,  A61M2025/0004

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a method for passing a fluid through a shunt located in the wall of a heart, the shunt providing fluid communication between a heart chamber and a coronary artery, with a hollow catheter. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a method of inserting a wire through a shunt located in the wall of a heart with a hollow catheter. A further aspect of the present invention relates to passing fluid through a shunt located in the wall of a heart, the shunt providing fluid communication between a heart chamber and a coronary artery, by injecting fluid into the heart chamber. A further aspect of the present invention relates to a catheter with a flexible, hollow, inner member to which a self expanding basket is attached. A further aspect of the present invention relates to a method of passing a radio-opaque contrast fluid through a shunt located in a heart wall, the shunt providing fluid communication between a heart chamber and a coronary artery. A further aspect of the present invention relates to inserting a wire into a coronary artery through a shunt located in a heart wall, the shunt providing fluid communication between a heart chamber and the coronary artery. A still further aspect of the present invention relates to a catheter including an inner tube with a self-expanding basket and an outer sheath about the inner tube. A further aspect of the present invention relates to a catheter with a flexible inner member with a shunt locating element at a distal end and an outer sheath about the inner member.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个方面涉及一种用于使流体通过位于心脏壁上的分流器的分流器，该分流器利用中空导管提供心室与冠状动脉之间的流体连通。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种将电线穿过位于心脏壁的分流器中的中空导管的方法。 本发明的另一方面涉及使流体通过位于心脏壁中的分流器，该分流器通过将流体注入心脏腔室来提供心脏腔室和冠状动脉之间的流体连通。 本发明的另一方面涉及具有柔性中空的内部构件的导管，其中附接有自膨胀篮。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种使不透射线不透明造影剂通过位于心壁内的分流器的方法，该分流器提供心室与冠状动脉之间的流体连通。 本发明的另一方面涉及通过位于心脏壁的分流器将线插入冠状动脉中，所述分流器提供心室与冠状动脉之间的流体连通。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种导管，其包括具有自膨胀篮的内管和围绕内管的外护套。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种具有柔性内部构件的导管，其具有位于远端的分流定位元件和围绕内部构件的外护套。

公开(公告)号：US20050070970A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10756166

申请日：2004-01-12

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Richard Wilson ,  Katherine Tweden ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/32 ,  A61N1/34 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/18

CPC classification number: A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/36064 ,  A61N1/36067

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating patients suffering from involuntary movement disorders (including epilepsy) by stimulating a selected cranial nerve of the patient with an electrical signal applied to induce a signal at brain by applying an electrical signal at the nerve to ameliorate the disorder and by applying a neural conduction block at the nerve selected to at least partially block nerve impulses on said nerve at a blocking site and reduce adverse effects of said signal on an organ.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过用施加电信号刺激患者的选择的颅神经来治疗患有非自愿运动障碍（包括癫痫）的患者的方法和装置，以通过在神经处施加电信号来改善该疾病，并通过 在所选择的神经处应用神经传导阻滞，以在阻断部位至少部分地阻断所述神经上的神经冲动，并减少所述信号对器官的不良影响。

公开(公告)号：US20050051180A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10948352

申请日：2004-09-23

Applicant: Timothy Conrad ,  Mark Knudson

Inventor： Timothy Conrad ,  Mark Knudson

IPC: A61F5/56 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61F2/02

CPC classification number: A61F5/566

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. The implant has multiple fibers braided along a length of the implant.

公开(公告)号：US06198734B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-06

申请号：US08789974

申请日：1997-01-29

Applicant: Keith Russell Edwards ,  Alister Graham Burr ,  Timothy Conrad Tozer ,  David Andrew James Pearce

Inventor： Keith Russell Edwards ,  Alister Graham Burr ,  Timothy Conrad Tozer ,  David Andrew James Pearce

IPC: H04J316

CPC classification number: H04W52/04 ,  H04L1/0003 ,  H04L1/0009 ,  H04L1/0027

Abstract: This invention relates to radio communication networks and more particularly, but not exclusively, to radio communication networks using multiple access techniques. A system and method for adaptively changing the characteristics of a signal transmitted across the network is provided. In one embodiment, the communications network includes at least two transceivers; wherein at least one of the transceivers is capable of sending a feedback signal to the other transceiver after receiving a signal transmitted over the network from the other transceiver after analysis of the transmitted signal and in the event that the signal characteristics of the system need to be varied.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无线电通信网络，更具体地涉及但不排他地涉及使用多种接入技术的无线电通信网络。 提供了一种用于自适应地改变通过网络传输的信号的特性的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，通信网络包括至少两个收发器; 其中所述收发器中的至少一个能够在分析所发送的信号之后在从所述另一收发器接收到通过所述网络传输的信号之后，向所述另一收发器发送反馈信号，并且在所述系统的信号特性需要为 多变。