公开(公告)号：US6108552A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-22

申请号：US950622

申请日：1997-10-14

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: H04B7/26 ,  H04W72/04 ,  H04W74/04 ,  H04Q7/20 ,  H04B7/212

CPC classification number: H04L27/20 ,  H04B7/2612 ,  H04W72/0453 ,  H04W74/004 ,  H04W74/04

Abstract: This invention relates to radio communications and in particular relates to a method for allocating channels in a radio communications system having a plurality of bearers in a system which is subject to slow temporal fading. In radio communications, signals are transmitted at a particular frequency, in a frequency band or in a number of frequency bands. Obstacles in a signal path, such as buildings in built-up areas and hills in rural areas, act as signal scatterers and these, together with fading, amongst other factors can cause signalling problems whereby signals may not be communicated on certain channel The present invention provides a system and method for channel allocation method for a multi-bearer communications network, with each bearer supporting a number of channels, wherein after allocation of a channel responsive to an access request from the available bearers which can provide access, the maximum number of available slots are left on each bearer, for a particular level of subscription.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无线电通信，具体涉及一种用于在具有慢时间衰落的系统中具有多个承载的无线电通信系统中分配信道的方法。 在无线电通信中，信号以特定频率，频带或多个频带发送。 信号路径中的障碍，例如农村地区的建筑物和丘陵地区的建筑物，作为信号散射体，这些障碍以及衰落等因素都可能引起信号问题，信号可能不会在某些信道上传播本发明 提供了一种用于多承载通信网络的信道分配方法的系统和方法，其中每个承载支持多个信道，其中响应于可以提供接入的可用承载的接入请求分配信道之后，最大数量 可用的插槽留在每个载体上，用于特定的订阅级别。

公开(公告)号：US20070233276A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-04

申请号：US11757501

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: A61F2/02

CPC classification number: A61F5/566

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

Abstract translation: 通过选择尺寸被植入患​​者舌头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被植入到靠近舌头的基部的舌部内的组织接合构件，以抵抗组织接合构件和舌头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。 将植入物放置在舌头内，其中组织接合构件植入舌头的组织内靠近基部，并且系绳构件从患者的颚骨附近的第一端延伸到第二端。 系绳的第二端固定在颚骨上。

公开(公告)号：US20070073354A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11235947

申请日：2005-09-26

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Adrianus Donders ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Adrianus Donders ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/36071 ,  A61N1/0531 ,  A61N1/0534 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/36064 ,  A61N1/36067

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating a variety of conditions include treating a disorder associated with neural activity near a region of a brain. In such condition, the method includes placing an electrode to create a field near said region, creating said field with parameters selected to at least partially block neural activity within said field. For treating a tissue sensation, the method includes identifying a target area of tissue to be treated and placing an electrode to create a field near the target area, and creating the field with parameters selected to at least partially block neural activity within the target area. For treating a condition associated with neural activity of a spinal cord, the method includes placing an electrode to create a field near a nerve associated with the spinal cord, and creating the field with parameters selected to at least partially block neural activity within the nerve.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于治疗各种病症的方法和装置，包括治疗与脑区域附近的神经活动相关的病症。 在这种情况下，该方法包括放置电极以在所述区域附近产生场，产生具有选择以至少部分地阻止所述场内的神经活动的参数的所述场。 为了治疗组织感觉，所述方法包括识别待治疗的组织的靶区域并放置电极以在目标区域附近产生场，以及创建具有选择以至少部分阻断目标区域内的神经活动的参数的场。 为了治疗与脊髓的神经活动相关的病症，所述方法包括放置电极以产生与脊髓相关的神经附近的场，以及创建具有选择以至少部分阻断神经内的神经活动的参数的场。

公开(公告)号：US20050070974A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10756176

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 ,  A61N1/36085

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating patients suffering from obesity or eating disorders by applying a predetermined stimulating signal to the patient's vagus nerve appropriate to alleviate the condition and by applying a neural conduction block to the vagus nerve at a blocking site with the neural conduction block selected to at least partially block nerve impulses on the vagus nerve at the blocking site.

Abstract translation: 一种用于通过将预定的刺激信号施加到患者的迷走神经以适当减轻病症并通过在所选择的神经传导阻滞的阻塞部位向迷走神经应用神经传导阻滞来治疗患有肥胖或进食障碍的患者的方法和装置 至少部分阻断阻塞部位的迷走神经上的神经冲动。

公开(公告)号：US20050028830A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10938255

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Timothy Conrad ,  Jerry Griffin

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Timothy Conrad ,  Jerry Griffin

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

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. For example, the implant has a mass, stiffness or dampening sufficient to alter the dynamic response following the implantation without substantially impairing a function of the soft palate to close a nasal passage of the patient during swallowing.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗患者打鼾的方法和装置包括提供植入物，用于改变患者的软腭的动态响应以使气流通过软腭。 植入物嵌入软腭以改变动态反应。 例如，植入物具有足以改变植入后的动态响应的质量，刚度或阻尼，而基本上不会损伤软腭在吞咽期间关闭患者鼻通道的功能。

公开(公告)号：US06172965B2

公开(公告)日：2001-01-09

申请号：US08955078

申请日：1997-10-21

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: H04L1226

CPC classification number: H04W88/181 ,  G10L19/16

Abstract: This invention relates to duplex and to half duplex transmission schemes and more particularly to the application of such schemes in TDMA and other multiple access environments. In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of multiplexing signals transmitted by a number of terminals onto a communications link; the link having a capacity less than the total capacity of the terminals; the method including the step of varying the rate of encoding of said signals transmitted by said terminals whereby the bandwidth o the transmitted signals corresponds to the portions allocated to the terminals. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, there is provided a system for the communication of signals in real time over a channel; said system adapted to vary the bandwidth of at least one signal such that the number of signals multiplexed onto said channel can be dynamically varied.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及双工和半双工传输方案，更具体地说涉及这样的方案在TDMA和其他多址接入环境中的应用。 根据本发明的第一方面，提供了一种将由多个终端发送的信号复用到通信链路上的方法; 所述链路的容量小于所述终端的总容量; 所述方法包括改变由所述终端发送的所述信号的编码速率的步骤，由此发射信号的带宽对应于分配给终端的部分。 根据本发明的另一方面，提供了一种用于通过信道实时地传送信号的系统; 所述系统适于改变至少一个信号的带宽，使得复用到所述信道上的信号的数量可以动态地变化。

公开(公告)号：US20070135858A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-14

申请号：US11656132

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：US20060235462A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11451988

申请日：2006-06-13

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61M29/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/56 ,  A61F2/0077 ,  A61F2/20 ,  A61M31/002 ,  A61M37/00

Abstract: A patient's pharyngeal wall is treated by inserting an expander member into the airway and positioning an active portion of the expander member in opposition to portions of the pharyngeal wall to be treated. The expander member is activated to urge the wall portions outwardly to an outwardly displaced position. The expander member is then deactivated while leaving the wall portions in the outwardly placed position and the expander member is removed from said airway. A further aspect of the treatment includes stabilization of at least a portion of the pharyngeal wall after compression of portions of the wall.

公开(公告)号：US20060229685A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-12

申请号：US11450202

申请日：2006-06-09

Applicant: Mark Knudson ,  Timothy Conrad ,  Luke Evnin ,  Katherine Tweden

Inventor： Mark Knudson ,  Timothy Conrad ,  Luke Evnin ,  Katherine Tweden

IPC: A61N1/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/321 ,  A61N1/36053 ,  A61N1/3606 ,  A61N1/36071

Abstract: GERD is treated through a method and apparatus of stimulating the body organ to accelerate a discharge of contents from the duodenum of the patient to thereby encourage discharge of contents from the stomach of the patient across the pyloric valve and into the duodenum.

Abstract translation: 通过刺激身体器官的方法和装置来治疗GERD，以加速从患者的十二指肠排出内容物，从而促进从患者的胃穿过幽门阀排出内容物并进入十二指肠。

公开(公告)号：US20060185673A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11064641

申请日：2005-02-24

Applicant: Susan Critzer ,  Timothy Conrad

Inventor： Susan Critzer ,  Timothy Conrad

IPC: A61M16/00 ,  A62B7/00

CPC classification number: A61M16/0683 ,  A61B17/3468 ,  A61F2/00 ,  A61F2/02 ,  A61F5/566

Abstract: A method for treating a patient diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea includes identifying a patient as having sleep apnea susceptible to a first positive airway treatment which is at a first operating pressure level in excess of that which is otherwise tolerable to the patient. The patient is treated with an airway treatment selected to alter a portion of an airway tissue of the patient. The patient is then treated with a second positive airway pressure treatment at a second pressure level, which is below the pressure threshold.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗被诊断患有阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的患者的方法包括将患者识别为对第一次正气道治疗敏感的睡眠呼吸暂停，其处于超过另外可耐受的患者的第一操作压力水平。 用选择的气道治疗来治疗患者以改变患者的气道组织的一部分。 然后在第二压力水平下进行第二次正压通气治疗，该血压低于压力阈值。