公开(公告)号：US4785822A

公开(公告)日：1988-11-22

申请号：US33420

申请日：1987-04-01

Applicant: William D. Wallace

Inventor： William D. Wallace

IPC: A61B5/03 ,  A61B5/02

CPC classification number: A61B5/035

Abstract: A disposable pressure transducer apparatus for monitoring intracompartmental pressures, such as intrauterine and amniotic fluid pressures during childbirth. The apparatus includes a semiconductor pressure transducer mounted on a substrate. The substrate is secured within a flexible boot adapted to allow the pressure pulses present in a uterus to be communicated to the pressure transducer by way of a gel placed in aligned holes provided in both the substrate and the flexible boot.A cable extends from the flexible boot to provide electrical connection between a semiconductor transducer and a monitor/display device. The cable is provided with an internal stiffening stylet to facilitate insertion of the boot into the uterus or other body compartment. The stylet is provided with a vent channel which communicates with the semiconductor transducer and extends along the cable to a hole in the plug on the distal end of the cable, to permit calibration and/or referencing of the transducer to atmospheric pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测室内压力的一次性压力传感器装置，例如分娩期间宫内和羊水压力。 该装置包括安装在基板上的半导体压力传感器。 衬底固定在柔性靴子内，适于允许存在于子宫中的压力脉冲通过设置在衬底和柔性护罩中的对准孔中的凝胶与压力传感器连通。 电缆从柔性护罩延伸，以提供半导体传感器和监视/显示设备之间的电连接。 该电缆设有一个内部加强型心脏管，以便将引导件插入子宫或其他身体隔间。 探针设置有与半导体换能器连通并且沿着电缆延伸到电缆的远端处的插头中的孔的通气通道，以允许将换能器校准和/或参考大气压力。

公开(公告)号：US07469158B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-23

申请号：US10957430

申请日：2004-10-01

Applicant: Christopher A. Cutler ,  William D. Wallace ,  Steven R. Smith ,  Daniel J. McGraw ,  Nick Tu ,  Clifford G. Montagnoli ,  Trent W. Banks

Inventor： Christopher A. Cutler ,  William D. Wallace ,  Steven R. Smith ,  Daniel J. McGraw ,  Nick Tu ,  Clifford G. Montagnoli ,  Trent W. Banks

IPC: A61B5/1455

CPC classification number: A61B5/1464 ,  A61B5/14542 ,  A61B5/6848 ,  A61B5/6882

Abstract: An optical measuring device having multiple optical paths between one or more light emitters and one or more light detectors and/or providing at least two sets of wavelength of light along at least one path, with a final measurement being produced as a combination of measurements of the sets of wavelengths of light taken along one or more of the optical paths. Features that contribute to increased safety and ease of use include providing (1) a receiving cavity in a proximal end of an insertion rod that holds a free end of a circuit connector to keep it from becoming tangled or snagged, (2) a mechanism to keep the sensor within an introducer tube during storage and insertion and to expose a portion of the sensor only when the sensor is applied to the unborn baby, (3) a tab on the insertion rod to prevent the circuit connector from becoming tangled or snagged within the introducer tube, (4) a rotating feature whereby if a torque applied on the sensor exceeds a first predetermined amount, the sensor rotates, and a disengaging feature whereby the sensor detaches from insertion rod if a pull-off force exceeds a second predetermined amount, the rotating and disengaging features being independent of one another, (5) a circuit connector that includes at least one of the following features: (a) a stiffening member provided at the proximal end to minimize bending, (b) a shielding layer, and (c) at least one slit to increase the flexibility of the circuit connector, and (6) an interface that includes an identification element that is detected by an external circuit only if the circuit connector is connected to the interface. The present invention also pertains to a method of manufacturing a needle that is used in an invasive sensor, and preferably for fetal monitoring, that provides features not heretofore available in conventional sensors.

Abstract translation: 一种光学测量装置，其在一个或多个光发射器与一个或多个光检测器之间具有多个光路，和/或沿着至少一个路径提供至少两组波长的光，其最终的测量是作为 沿着一个或多个光路取得的光的波长组。 有助于提高安全性和使用易用性的特征包括提供（1）在插入杆的近端中的容纳腔，其保持电路连接器的自由端以防止缠绕或阻塞，（2）机构 在储存和插入过程中将传感器保持在导引管内，并且只有当传感器应用于未出生的婴儿时才能暴露传感器的一部分，（3）插入杆上的突片，以防止电路连接器缠结或阻塞 导引管，（4）旋转特征，如果施加在传感器上的扭矩超过第一预定量，则传感器旋转，并且如果脱离力超过第二预定量，则传感器脱离插入杆的脱离特征 ，所述旋转和分离特征彼此独立;（5）电路连接器，其包括以下特征中的至少一个：（a）加强构件，其设置在所述近端处的迷你 微孔弯曲，（b）屏蔽层，和（c）至少一个狭缝，以增加电路连接器的灵活性;以及（6）包括识别元件的界面，只有当电路连接器 连接到接口。 本发明还涉及一种制造针头的方法，所述针头用于侵入式传感器，并且优选地用于胎儿监测，其提供以前在常规传感器中可用的特征。

公开(公告)号：US5643311A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-01

申请号：US532898

申请日：1995-09-22

Applicant: Steven R. Smith ,  Christopher A. Cutler ,  William D. Wallace

Inventor： Steven R. Smith ,  Christopher A. Cutler ,  William D. Wallace

IPC: A61B17/42 ,  A61H29/02 ,  A61B1/303 ,  A61B1/313

CPC classification number: A61B17/4241 ,  A61B2017/4233

Abstract: A disposable uterine manipulator including a pivotable tip support at the distal end of an elongated insertion rod for carrying a manipulator tip assembly, the tip support being rotatable by a manual drive at the proximal end of the insertion rod via a drive linkage to effectuate a range of rotation of the tip support of at least greater than 90.degree. anteversion and at least greater than 30.degree. retroversion. The manual drive may be an articulated linkage, a belt drive, or an axle drive. Several designs for a manipulator tip assembly including a balloon and a dye injection passage are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一次性子宫操纵器，其包括位于细长插入杆的远端处的可枢转尖端支撑件，用于承载操纵器尖端组件，所述尖端支撑件可通过驱动连杆在插入杆的近端处的手动驱动旋转，以实现范围 尖端支撑件的旋转度至少大于90°前倾和至少大于30°的逆转。 手动驱动器可以是铰接式联动装置，皮带驱动装置或轴驱动装置。 还公开了用于包括气球和染料注入通道的操纵器尖端组件的几种设计。

公开(公告)号：US5581769A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-03

申请号：US527465

申请日：1995-09-13

Applicant: William D. Wallace ,  Michael T. Wheatley

Inventor： William D. Wallace ,  Michael T. Wheatley

IPC: G06F9/42 ,  G06F9/445 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/54 ,  G06F9/4426

Abstract: A multipurpose linkage protocol for procedural calls between compiled program objects permitting a calling program to call a single named entry point in another program at one of several different offsets each corresponding to a different linkage convention. This multipurpose linkage technique permits introduction of new program linkage conventions while retaining linkage compatibility With previously compiled program objects, without compromising either compatibility or the efficiency of the new convention. Every program object supporting this multipurpose linkage protocol may be entered at one of a set of defined offsets from any named entry point. Entry by the calling routine at a particular offset indicates a specific type of call, such as a normal entry by a call to a mainline routine. Thus, a supporting program object can be entered by earlier-compiled objects at the usual +0 Byte offset to handle the call accordingly or it can be entered at a different +16 Byte offset to handle the call according to a newer, more efficient linking procedure. The multipurpose linkage protocol of this invention is suitable for standardization across many high-level languages.

Abstract translation: 一种多用途链接协议，用于编译程序对象之间的过程调用，允许调用程序在另一个程序中调用单个命名的入口点，其中每个对应于不同的链接约定。 这种多用途联动技术允许引入新的程序链接约定，同时保持与先前编译的程序对象的链接兼容性，而不会影响新约定的兼容性或效率。 支持此多用途链接协议的每个程序对象可以从任何命名的入口点的一组定义的偏移量中输入。 调用例程在特定偏移处的输入表示特定类型的呼叫，例如通过调用主线程序的正常输入。 因此，支持程序对象可以通过早期编译的对象以通常的+0字节偏移量输入，以相应地处理该调用，或者可以以不同的+16字节偏移量输入，以根据较新的，更有效的链接来处理该调用 程序。 本发明的多用途联动协议适用于许多高级语言的标准化。

公开(公告)号：US5487377A

公开(公告)日：1996-01-30

申请号：US148840

申请日：1993-11-05

Applicant: Steven R. Smith ,  Christopher A. Cutler ,  William D. Wallace

Inventor： Steven R. Smith ,  Christopher A. Cutler ,  William D. Wallace

IPC: A61B17/42 ,  A61B1/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/4241 ,  A61B2017/4233

Abstract: A disposable uterine manipulator including a pivotable tip support at the distal end of an elongated insertion rod for carrying a manipulator tip assembly, the tip support being rotatable by a manual drive at the proximal end of the insertion rod via a drive linkage to effectuate a range of rotation of the tip support of at least greater than 90.degree. anteversion and at least greater than 30.degree. retroversion. The manual drive may be an articulated linkage, a belt drive, or an axle drive. Several designs for a manipulator tip assembly including a balloon and a dye injection passage are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一次性子宫操纵器，其包括位于细长插入杆的远端处的可枢转尖端支撑件，用于承载操纵器尖端组件，所述尖端支撑件可通过驱动连杆在插入杆的近端处的手动驱动旋转，以实现范围 尖端支撑件的旋转度至少大于90°前倾和至少大于30°的逆转。 手动驱动器可以是铰接式联动装置，皮带驱动装置或轴驱动装置。 还公开了用于包括气球和染料注入通道的操纵器尖端组件的几种设计。

公开(公告)号：US5324288A

公开(公告)日：1994-06-28

申请号：US693529

申请日：1991-04-30

Applicant: R. Gail Billings ,  William D. Wallace ,  Christopher A. Cutler ,  B. Tod Cook ,  Jon N. Neese

Inventor： R. Gail Billings ,  William D. Wallace ,  Christopher A. Cutler ,  B. Tod Cook ,  Jon N. Neese

IPC: A61B10/00 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B17/39

CPC classification number: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/149 ,  A61B10/0291 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B2017/2808 ,  A61B2018/00738 ,  A61B2018/1407 ,  A61B2090/062

Abstract: An electrosurgical loop comprising an insulated shaft with an electrical contact at its proximate end and a pair of extending insulated prongs at its distal end. The extending prongs are configured to give the loop a "Y" shape and each end of a thin wire are connected to each prong to provide a wire loop. Disposed over the shaft in longitudinal sliding engagement is a depth gauge comprising a clasp, a longitudinal intermediate portion, and a transverse cross bar. The clasp may be retrofit to an existing electrosurgical loop and permits the removal of the depth gauge from the loop, if desired. The transverse cross bar is wider than the breadth of the wire loop and has a transverse slot oriented in the same plane as the wire loop through which the wire loop passes as the depth gauge is adjusted for various cutting depths. Disposed on the insulated shaft are markings serving as depth indicators to which the depth gauge may be moved slidably to effect cut depth control for the loop. The loop may be constructed by punching a series of shaft blanks from a conductive metal stock, and rolling the electrical contact prior to applying the insulation. Also, prior to applying the insulation, the wire loop can be connected to the shaft blank to maintain the flow of electrical current through the shaft into the wire loop.

Abstract translation: 电外科回路包括绝缘轴，其绝缘轴在其近端具有电接触，在其远端具有一对延伸的绝缘插脚。 延伸尖端被配置为使环路呈“Y”形，并且细线的每端连接到每个插脚以提供线环。 在纵向滑动接合的轴上设置有深度计，其包括扣环，纵向中间部分和横向横杆。 如果需要，可以将扣环改造成现有的电外科回路，并且允许从环路移除深度计。 横向横杆比线环的宽度宽，并且具有定向在与钢丝圈相同的平面中的横向狭缝，当针对各种切割深度调节深度计时，线环通过该横向狭缝。 设置在绝缘轴上的是作为深度指示器的标记，深度计可滑动到该深度指示器上，以实现环路的切割深度控制。 可以通过从导电金属原料冲压一系列轴坯料并在施加绝缘体之前滚动电接触来构造回路。 此外，在施加绝缘之前，线环可以连接到轴坯，以保持通过轴的电流流入线环。

公开(公告)号：US5277323A

公开(公告)日：1994-01-11

申请号：US814259

申请日：1991-12-23

Applicant: William D. Wallace ,  Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

Inventor： William D. Wallace ,  Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

IPC: B61G5/02

CPC classification number: B61G5/02 ,  Y10T403/7067

Abstract: This invention provides a locking wedge assembly capable of exerting a predetermined pressure in at least one direction. Such assembly removably secures a male connection member to a female connection member of an articulated coupling arrangement. Such articulated coupling arrangement used to secure one end of a first railway car to an adjacent end of said railway car in a semi-permanent fashion. The assembly includes a wedge-shaped member having a surface engageable with a surface located in an opening in a side wall portion of a cavity at an outer end of the female member and another surface engageable with a surface on a shaft member of a spherical bearing carried by such male member. An aperture is formed through such wedge-shaped member along a longitudinal axis thereof. A bolt member is disposed through this aperture and an aperture formed through a bottom wall on the outer end of such female member adjacent the side wall opening. At least one force exerting device is positioned intermediate either the top surface of the wedge member and the bottom surface of the head of such bolt on the bottom surface of the bottom wall and the top surface of the nut carried by the bolt.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种能够在至少一个方向施加预定压力的锁定楔组件。 这种组件将阳连接构件可移除地固定到铰接式联接装置的阴连接构件。 这种铰接的联接装置用于以半永久的方式将第一铁路车辆的一端固定到所述铁路车辆的相邻端。 组件包括楔形构件，其具有可与位于阴构件的外端处的腔的侧壁部分中的开口中的表面接合的表面，以及可与球形轴承的轴构件上的表面接合的另一表面 由男性成员携带。 沿其纵向轴线穿过这种楔形构件形成孔。 螺栓构件穿过该孔设置，并且孔穿过靠近侧壁开口的这种阴构件的外端上的底壁形成。 至少一个力施加装置位于楔形构件的顶表面和这种螺栓的头部的底表面在底壁的底表面和由螺栓承载的螺母的顶表面之间。

公开(公告)号：US5115927A

公开(公告)日：1992-05-26

申请号：US586511

申请日：1990-09-21

Applicant: William D. Wallace ,  Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

Inventor： William D. Wallace ,  Edward G. Lynch, Jr. ,  David W. Daugherty, Jr. ,  Wajih Kanjo ,  Michael G. Hawryszkow

IPC: B61G5/02

CPC classification number: B61G5/02 ,  Y10T403/32557

Abstract: The present invention provides a strengthening mechanism for a female connection member used in a articulated coupling arrangement. Such female connection members include a first end portion configured for connection to one end of a railway car center sill member and a second end portion formed integrally with such first end portion. A cavity is formed in such second end portion and is defined by a bottom wall portion, a rear wall portion and a pair of side wall portions. Such cavity being open adjacent the front and top surface thereof. An opening is formed through a portion of each of such side wall portions. Each such opening includes a slot-like portion and a generally arcuate portion spaced below such slot-like portion. At least one strengthening mechanism is formed integrally with at least one of such pair of side wall portions adjacent such second end portion and is disposed adjacent such slot-like portion adjacent such top surface of such at least one of such pair of side wall portions to provide the requisite amount of force absorbing capability to such female connection member during service in a train consist.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于铰接式联接装置中的阴连接件的加强机构。 这种阴连接构件包括构造成用于连接到铁路车辆中心轨道构件的一端的第一端部和与该第一端部一体形成的第二端部。 在这样的第二端部形成空腔，并由底壁部分，后壁部分和一对侧壁部分限定。 这样的空腔在其前表面和上表面附近打开。 通过每个这种侧壁部分的一部分形成开口。 每个这样的开口包括槽状部分和在这种狭缝状部分下方间隔开的大致弓形部分。 至少一个加强机构与邻近这种第二端部的一对侧壁部分中的至少一个一体地形成，并且邻近这种侧壁部分中的至少一个的这种顶部表面邻近这样的狭缝状部分设置到 在火车组件的使用期间向这种母连接构件提供必要的力吸收能力。

公开(公告)号：US4966161A

公开(公告)日：1990-10-30

申请号：US331436

申请日：1989-03-31

Applicant: William D. Wallace ,  Christopher A. Cutler

Inventor： William D. Wallace ,  Christopher A. Cutler

IPC: A61B5/03

CPC classification number: A61B5/035 ,  A61M2025/0003 ,  A61M2025/0253 ,  A61M2210/1458

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring intracompartmental pressures, such as intrauterine pressure, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a catheter having a first chamber formed in the interior of the catheter tip which is in amniotic fluids communications with the fluids contained in the uterus. A second chamber is defined by a lumen of the catheter and is filled with air. The lumen extends the length of the catheter from the first chamber at the tip of the catheter to a diaphragm of a pressure transducer located at the end of the catheter. Thus, an air column is formed in the second chamber defined by the lumen. The relative volumetric cubic capacity of the first and second chambers is such that, under maximum pressures which are within expected ranges, the trapped air column prevents any liquid fluids from entering the second chamber. Also, provided is a valve which in a first or "zero" position causes both sides of the pressure transducer diaphragm to be placed at atmospheric pressure. In a second or "monitoring" position the valve places a one side of the diaphragm in communication with the intrauterine pressures transmitted through the lumen and a side of the diaphragm is vented to atmosphere. A second or infusion lumen may also be provided in the catheter to allow for infusion of fluids into and/or withdrawal of fluid samples from the uterus.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监测室内压力的装置，例如子宫内压力。 该装置包括导管，该导管具有形成在导管末端内部的第一腔室，该第一腔室与在子宫内容纳的流体相通。 第二腔室由导管的内腔限定，并充满空气。 内腔将导管的长度从导管末端处的第一腔延伸到位于导管末端的压力传感器的隔膜。 因此，在由内腔限定的第二室中形成空气柱。 第一和第二室的相对体积立方容积使得在处于预期范围内的最大压力下，被捕获的空气柱防止任何液体流体进入第二室。 此外，还提供了一种阀，其在第一或“零”位置使得压力换能器隔膜的两侧被放置在大气压力下。 在第二个或“监测”位置，阀将隔膜的一侧与通过内腔传输的子宫内压力相通，并且隔膜的一侧排放到大气中。 还可以在导管中提供第二或输注腔，以允许将流体输入和/或从子宫抽出液体样品。

公开(公告)号：US4862544A

公开(公告)日：1989-09-05

申请号：US100759

申请日：1987-09-24

Applicant: William D. Wallace

Inventor： William D. Wallace

IPC: B25B13/48 ,  B25F1/00 ,  B26B11/00 ,  F41A21/40

CPC classification number: B26B11/006 ,  B25B13/48 ,  B25F1/00 ,  F41A21/40 ,  F41A35/00

Abstract: A knife blade suitable for use as a spanner wrench in the installation and removal of choke tubes in shotguns, characterized by recesses on one edge, preferably matching the diameters of 12 and 20 gauge shotguns.

Abstract translation: 刀片适合用作扳手，用于安装和拆除霰弹枪中的扼流管，其特征在于一个边缘上的凹槽，优选地与12和20号霰弹枪的直径相匹配。