公开(公告)号：US20100317914A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-16

申请号：US12814998

申请日：2010-06-14

Applicant: Sunil Puria ,  Rodney C. Perkins

Inventor： Sunil Puria ,  Rodney C. Perkins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/606 ,  A61F2002/183

Abstract: An active ossicular replacement device is configured to couple the malleus to the stapes, and conduct sound through the vibratory structures of the ear in response to the transmitted electromagnetic energy. The electromagnetic energy may comprise light so as to decrease interference from sources of noise external to the user. The prosthetic device may comprise an assembly that can be implanted in the middle ear in a manner that simplifies surgery. The assembly may comprise a narrow cross-sectional profile such that the assembly can be positioned in the middle ear through an incision in the eardrum, for example without cutting bone that defines the shape of the ear canal or the shape of the middle ear. The prosthetic device can be sized to the user based on a measurement of the ear.

Abstract translation: 活动性视网膜替换装置被配置为将槌连接到镫骨，并且响应于所传送的电磁能量，通过耳朵的振动结构传导声音。 电磁能可以包括光，以便减少用户外部的噪声源的干扰。 假体装置可以包括可以简化手术的方式植入中耳的组件。 组件可以包括窄的横截面轮廓，使得组件可以通过鼓膜中的切口定位在中耳中，例如不切割限定耳道形状的骨头或中耳的形状。 基于耳朵的测量，修复装置可以根据使用者的尺寸来确定。

公开(公告)号：US07421087B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-02

申请号：US10902660

申请日：2004-07-28

Applicant: Rodney C. Perkins ,  Sunil Puria ,  Jonathan P. Fay ,  John Winstead

Inventor： Rodney C. Perkins ,  Sunil Puria ,  Jonathan P. Fay ,  John Winstead

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/606 ,  H04R2460/09

Abstract: A hearing system for producing audio signals perceptible to an individual. The hearing system includes a transducer having a surface adapted to attach to a middle-ear acoustic member of the individual, wherein the transducer is responsive to variations in a magnetic field emitted by a transmitter to directly vibrate the acoustic member. The transmitter is supported within an ear canal of the individual. The transmitter has a coil and a core positioned so that the distal end of the core is located at a predetermined distance and orientation relative to the transducer.

Abstract translation: 用于产生个人可感知的音频信号的听觉系统。 听力系统包括具有适于附接到个人的中耳声学构件的表面的换能器，其中换能器响应于由发射器发射的磁场的变化以直接振动声学构件。 发射器支撑在个人的耳道内。 发射机具有线圈和芯，其定位成使得芯的远端相对于换能器位于预定的距离和取向。

公开(公告)号：US5836945A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-17

申请号：US801382

申请日：1997-02-20

Applicant: Rodney C. Perkins

Inventor： Rodney C. Perkins

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B17/36

CPC classification number: A61B17/00008 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/3203 ,  A61B2017/00969 ,  A61B2017/320044 ,  A61B2018/1407

Abstract: A biological vessel harvesting device is provided which separates a segment of a biological vessel from adventitia surrounding the biological vessel while simultaneously cauterizing and sectioning tributaries extending from the separated vessel segment. The biological vessel harvesting device includes an outer catheter and a vessel grasping mechanism positioned within a lumen of the outer catheter for holding an end of a segment of the biological vessel to be harvested, the outer catheter being movable relative to the vessel grasping mechanism such that the vessel grasping mechanism and the vessel segment attached thereto can be drawn into the outer catheter lumen. The biological vessel harvesting device also includes a cautery-sectioning system positioned adjacent the outer catheter distal end in a ring around the outer catheter lumen. The cautery-sectioning system has a cautery mechanism for cauterizing tributaries extending from the vessel segment about the circumference of the vessel segment and a sectioning device function for sectioning the cauterized tributaries.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种生物容器收获装置，其将生物容器的一部分与生物容器周围的外膜隔开，同时同时烧灼和切断从分离的血管段延伸的支流。 生物容器收集装置包括外导管和位于外导管的内腔内的容器抓握机构，用于保持要收获的生物容器的一段的末端，外导管可相对于容器夹持机构移动，使得 容器抓持机构和附接到其上的血管段可以被吸入外导管内腔。 生物容器收集装置还包括在外导管管腔周围的环中邻近外导管远端定位的烧灼切片系统。 烧灼切片系统具有灼烧机制，用于从围绕血管段的圆周的血管段灼烧支流，以及用于切割烧灼支流的切片装置功能。

公开(公告)号：US5454782A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-03

申请号：US289005

申请日：1994-08-11

Applicant: Rodney C. Perkins

Inventor： Rodney C. Perkins

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/22 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61N5/06 ,  A61B17/36

CPC classification number: A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B2017/00247 ,  A61B2017/00274 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61B2017/22072 ,  A61B2017/22074 ,  A61B2017/22077 ,  A61B2018/00392 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00505 ,  A61B2018/00547 ,  A61B2018/00553 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/2238 ,  A61B2090/376 ,  A61B2090/378 ,  A61M2025/0096 ,  A61N5/0601 ,  A61N5/062

Abstract: A probe for translumenal circumferential delivery of energy through a biological lumen comprises a catheter which is constructed and arranged to be placed within a particular biological lumen. A plurality of guide channels are formed within the catheter extending from near the proximal end to near the distal end of the catheter. The guide channels include respective diverting regions near the distal end which bend radially toward the circumference of the catheter. Energy delivery devices, such as optical fibers or electrical conductors, are placed within the guide channels and transmit energy to the distal end of the device. The energy delivery devices have relatively flexible portions near the distal ends such that when extended through the diverting region of the guide channels they are deflected radially in a direction to intersect the circumference of the biological lumen. An adaptor is coupled with the energy delivery device to supply energy for transmission to the tissue at the distal end of the device. Thus, the energy delivery device may be positioned in a withdrawn position in the catheter so that the distal end of the energy delivery device lies within the guide channel, and in an extended position so that the distal end of the energy delivery device is diverted by the diverting region of the guide channel and extends into the tissue to be treated.

Abstract translation: 用于通过生物腔内进行能量周向递送的探针包括构造和布置成放置在特定生物腔内的导管。 在导管内形成多个引导通道，其从近端附近延伸到导管的远端附近。 引导通道包括在远端附近朝向导管的圆周径向弯曲的各个转向区域。 诸如光纤或电导体的能量输送装置被放置在引导通道内并将能量传输到装置的远端。 能量输送装置在远端附近具有相对柔性的部分，使得当延伸通过导向通道的转向区域时，它们沿与生物腔的圆周相交的方向径向偏转。 适配器与能量输送装置耦合以提供能量以便传输到装置的远端处的组织。 因此，能量输送装置可以定位在导管中的撤回位置，使得能量输送装置的远端位于引导通道内，并且处于延伸位置，使得能量输送装置的远端被转移 引导通道的转向区域并延伸到待治疗的组织中。

公开(公告)号：US5441498A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-15

申请号：US302550

申请日：1994-09-08

Applicant: Rodney C. Perkins

Inventor： Rodney C. Perkins

IPC: A61B17/22 ,  A61B17/28 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B18/28 ,  A61M1/00 ,  A61B17/36 ,  A61B17/39

CPC classification number: A61B17/3203 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/28 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/22077 ,  A61B2017/2918 ,  A61B2017/32004 ,  A61B2018/00196 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2217/005 ,  A61B2217/007 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007 ,  C08L2201/12

Abstract: A surgical probe, and procedure using the same, enabling a surgeon to cut body tissue by delivering energy, such as a laser beam, to the body tissue and without removing the instrument to cauterize the body tissue by direct application of electric current. The surgical probe includes an elongated member having a fiber optic positioned on a longitudinal axis of the elongated member and pair of elongated electrodes that span an entire length of the elongated member. The elongated electrodes slide lengthwise in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis. During cutting procedures, the distal ends of the electrodes are in a retracted position not beyond the distal end of the elongated member, and during cauterization procedures, the distal ends of the electrodes are in an extended position beyond the distal end of the elongated member. In a preferred embodiment, the distal ends of the electrodes are pre-bent so as to converge toward each other as they are extended beyond the distal end of the elongated member.

Abstract translation: 手术探针及其使用方法，使外科医生能够通过将能量（例如激光束）输送到身体组织而切除身体组织，并且不需要通过直接施加电流来移除器械来烧灼身体组织。 手术探针包括细长构件，其具有定位在细长构件的纵向轴线上的光纤和跨越细长构件的整个长度的一对细长电极。 细长电极在平行于纵向轴线的方向上纵向滑动。 在切割过程期间，电极的远端处于不超过细长构件的远端的缩回位置，并且在烧灼过程期间，电极的远端处于超过细长构件的远端的延伸位置。 在优选实施例中，电极的远端被预弯曲，以便当其延伸超过细长构件的远端时朝向彼此会聚。

公开(公告)号：US4817609A

公开(公告)日：1989-04-04

申请号：US96129

申请日：1987-09-11

Applicant: Rodney C. Perkins ,  Jason L. Carlson

Inventor： Rodney C. Perkins ,  Jason L. Carlson

IPC: A61F11/00 ,  H04R25/00 ,  H04R25/02

CPC classification number: H04R25/658 ,  H04R25/608 ,  H04R25/652 ,  H04R2225/77 ,  H04R2460/17 ,  H04R25/65

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for treating hearing impairment in a human. The external auditory canal is substantially enlarged surgically in region proximate the ear drum. An electronic hearing aid is placed in this region. The hearing aid has a external housing molded to conform with the shape of the surgically enlarged region.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种治疗人类听力障碍的方法和装置。 外耳道在靠近耳鼓的区域大大地扩大。 电子助听器放置在该区域。 助听器具有模制的外壳，以符合手术放大区域的形状。

公开(公告)号：US10286215B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-14

申请号：US12818434

申请日：2010-06-18

Applicant: Rodney C. Perkins ,  Sunil Puria ,  Paul C. Rucker

Inventor： Rodney C. Perkins ,  Sunil Puria ,  Paul C. Rucker

IPC: A61N1/00 ,  A61N1/372 ,  H04B10/114 ,  A61N1/36 ,  A61N1/05 ,  H04R25/00

Abstract: An output assembly is sized for placement in the middle and inner ear, such that removal of bone can be decreased. The output assembly may comprise at least one photo detector, a demultiplexer and an electrode array sized to pass through an incision in the eardrum. An input transducer assembly is configured to transmit a multiplexed optical signal to the output assembly. The input assembly can be configured to transmit the multiplexed optical signal through the eardrum, such that tissue removal can be decreased and the device can be placed without removal of bone, for example. The multiplexed optical signal may comprise a pulse width modulated signal so as to decrease the effect of non-linearities of the light source and light detector and provide quality sound to the user.

公开(公告)号：US08496006B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US12820547

申请日：2010-06-22

Applicant: Nikolai Aljuri ,  Rodney C. Perkins ,  Niyazi Beyhan

Inventor： Nikolai Aljuri ,  Rodney C. Perkins ,  Niyazi Beyhan

IPC: A61M16/04 ,  A61M16/20 ,  A61M39/22 ,  A61B5/08

CPC classification number: A61B17/12104 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/0813 ,  A61B5/085 ,  A61B5/6853 ,  A61B6/03 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B17/1204 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B2017/00022 ,  A61M16/0434 ,  A61M16/208 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2016/0027 ,  A61M2016/003 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2205/3303 ,  A61M2205/3334 ,  A61M2205/3344 ,  A61M2210/1035 ,  A61M2230/46

Abstract: The volume of a hyperinflated lung compartment is reduced by sealing a distal end of the catheter in an airway feeding the lung compartment. Air passes out of the lung compartment through a passage in the catheter while the patient exhales. A one-way flow element associated with the catheter prevents air from re-entering the lung compartment as the patient inhales. Over time, the pressure of regions surrounding the lung compartment cause it to collapse as the volume of air diminishes. Residual volume reduction effectively results in functional lung volume expansion. Optionally, the lung compartment may be sealed in order to permanently prevent air from re-entering the lung compartment.

Abstract translation: 通过在进入肺隔室的气道中密封导管的远端来减少超膨胀的肺隔室的体积。 当患者呼气时，空气通过导管中的通道从肺隔间通过。 与导管相关联的单向流动元件防止空气在患者吸入时再次进入肺隔室。 随着时间的推移，随着空气体积的减小，肺室周围的区域压力会使其崩溃。 残余体积减少有效地导致功能性肺容积扩张。 任选地，肺隔室可以被密封以便永久地防止空气重新进入肺隔室。

公开(公告)号：US08401212B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-19

申请号：US12251200

申请日：2008-10-14

Applicant: Sunil Puria ,  Rodney C. Perkins ,  Jonathan P. Fay

Inventor： Sunil Puria ,  Rodney C. Perkins ,  Jonathan P. Fay

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/453 ,  H04R1/265 ,  H04R25/405 ,  H04R25/407 ,  H04R25/43 ,  H04R25/554 ,  H04R25/606 ,  H04R29/00 ,  H04R2225/43 ,  H04R2460/01 ,  H04R2460/13

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods for communication include an ear canal microphone configured for placement in the ear canal to detect high frequency sound localization cues. An external microphone positioned away from the ear canal can detect low frequency sound, such that feedback can be substantially reduced. The canal microphone and the external microphone are coupled to a transducer, such that the user perceives sound from the external microphone and the canal microphone with high frequency localization cues and decreased feedback. Wireless circuitry can be configured to connect to many devices with a wireless protocol, such that the user can receive and transmit audio signals. A bone conduction sensor can detect near-end speech of the user for transmission with the wireless circuitry in noisy environment. Noise cancellation of background sounds near the user can improve the user's hearing of desired sounds.

Abstract translation: 用于通信的系统，装置和方法包括配置用于放置在耳道中以检测高频声音定位线索的耳道麦克风。 远离耳道的外部麦克风可以检测低频声音，从而可以大大减少反馈。 运河麦克风和外部麦克风耦合到换能器，使得用户从具有高频定位线索和减少的反馈的外部麦克风和运河麦克风感知声音。 无线电路可以被配置为利用无线协议连接到许多设备，使得用户可以接收和发送音频信号。 骨传导传感器可以检测用户的近端语音以便在噪声环境中与无线电路进行传输。 消除用户附近背景声音的噪音可以改善用户对所需声音的听觉。

公开(公告)号：US08295523B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12244266

申请日：2008-10-02

Applicant: Jonathan P. Fay ,  Sunil Puria ,  Paul Rucker ,  John H. Winstead ,  Rodney C. Perkins

Inventor： Jonathan P. Fay ,  Sunil Puria ,  Paul Rucker ,  John H. Winstead ,  Rodney C. Perkins

IPC: H04R25/00

CPC classification number: H04R25/652 ,  H04R25/604 ,  H04R25/658 ,  H04R2225/63

Abstract: A hearing aid device for placement in an ear of a user includes an elongate support and a transducer. The elongate support has a proximal portion and a distal end, and the transducer is attached to the elongate support near the distal end. The support is adapted to position the transducer near an eardrum while the proximal portion is placed at the location near an ear canal opening. The elongate support is sized to minimize contact with the ear between the proximal portion and distal end. The elongate support permits sound waves to travel along the ear canal. In some embodiments, a microphone is positioned in the ear canal along the support, for example inside the support, to provide directionally dependent sound localization cues, and the transducer on the distal end of the elongate support comprises a coil assembly coupled to a magnet positioned on the tympanic membrane.

Abstract translation: 用于放置在使用者的耳朵中的助听器装置包括细长支撑件和换能器。 细长支撑件具有近端部分和远端，并且换能器在远端附近附接到细长支撑件。 支撑件适于将换能器放置在鼓膜附近，而近端部分放置在耳道开口附近。 细长的支撑件的尺寸被设计成最小化与近端部分和远端之间的耳朵的接触。 细长支撑允许声波沿着耳道行进。 在一些实施例中，麦克风沿着支撑件被定位在耳道中，例如位于支撑件内部，以提供方向依赖的声音定位线索，并且细长支撑件的远端上的换能器包括耦合到定位的磁体的线圈组件 在鼓膜上。