公开(公告)号：US06820490B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-23

申请号：US10273379

申请日：2002-10-16

Applicant: Michael Mittelstein ,  John T. Sorensen ,  James B. Gerg ,  Soheila Mirhashemi

Inventor： Michael Mittelstein ,  John T. Sorensen ,  James B. Gerg ,  Soheila Mirhashemi

IPC: G01L708

CPC classification number: G01L19/0645 ,  A61M1/3641 ,  G01L9/0064 ,  G01L19/0023 ,  G01L19/003

Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring the pressure of a fluid. A flexible barrier separates the fluid from the pressure receiving surface of a pressure sensing device. The pressure of the fluid is transferred through the flexible barrier to the pressure receiving surface. The flexible barrier may be in abutting juxtaposition with or may be spaced apart from the pressure sensing surface. In either case, the flexible barrier is coupled or held in defined relationship to the pressure sensing surface such that the pressure receiving surface will receive the substantially actual pressure of the fluid even when the pressure of the fluid is less than the ambient atmospheric pressure. Coupling of the flexible barrier to the pressure receiving surface may be achieved by any suitable means, including adhesive or the application of a full or partial vacuum between the flexible barrier and the pressure receiving surface.

Abstract translation: 用于测量流体压力的方法和系统。 柔性屏障将流体与压力感测装置的压力接收表面分开。 流体的压力通过柔性屏障转移到压力接收表面。 柔性屏障可以与压力感测表面邻接并置或与压力感测表面间隔开。 在任一种情况下，柔性屏障耦合或保持与压力感测表面的限定关系，使得即使当流体的压力小于环境大气压力时，压力接收表面也将接收流体的基本上实际的压力。 柔性屏障与压力接收表面的耦合可以通过任何合适的方式实现，包括粘合剂或在柔性屏障和压力接收表面之间施加全部或部分真空。

公开(公告)号：US08749188B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US12613562

申请日：2009-11-06

Applicant: Tuan (Tom) M. Tran ,  James B. Gerg ,  Praveen De Silva

Inventor： Tuan (Tom) M. Tran ,  James B. Gerg ,  Praveen De Silva

IPC: H02P1/00

CPC classification number: A61B34/20 ,  A61B34/25 ,  A61F9/00736 ,  A61F9/00745 ,  A61F9/00754 ,  H01H21/26 ,  H01H2300/014 ,  Y10T74/20528

Abstract: A foot pedal control for a surgical system, e.g., an ophthalmic surgery system, that adjusts to a number of different sizes of user's shoes. The foot pedal control has a treadle on which a user places his or her foot and a sensor that tracks the movements thereof. Adjustable lateral guides mount to the treadle and conform to both sides of the foot. The guides are shaped and positioned to conform to a wide variety of feet or shoes, and may easily be adjusted between users. A retractable heel stop converts between up for reference and down to enhance movement of the user's foot. A convertible handle may be stowed in a down position parallel to a base or pivoted up over the treadle for protection and ease of movement of the foot pedal control. The foot pedal control may be wireless and have various other electronic controls, and may have a dual-control treadle.

Abstract translation: 用于外科系统的脚踏控制器，例如眼科手术系统，其可调整到多个不同尺寸的使用者的鞋子。 踏板控制装置具有踏板，使用者放置他或她的脚和跟踪其运动的传感器。 可调节的侧向导轨安装到脚踏板上，并与脚的两侧相符。 引导件的形状和定位符合各种各样的脚或鞋，并且可以容易地在用户之间进行调整。 可伸缩的脚跟停止在上方之间转换以供参考和向下转换以增强使用者的脚的移动。 可转动手柄可以以平行于基座的向下位置收起，或者在脚踏板上方向上枢转以保护脚踏板控制装置的易于移动。 脚踏板控制可以是无线的并且具有各种其他电子控制，并且可以具有双重控制踏板。

公开(公告)号：US07842034B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US10560265

申请日：2004-06-10

Applicant: Michael Mittelstein ,  John T. Sorensen ,  Soheila Mirhashemi ,  James B. Gerg

Inventor： Michael Mittelstein ,  John T. Sorensen ,  Soheila Mirhashemi ,  James B. Gerg

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1482 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/1497 ,  A61F9/007 ,  A61F9/0079

Abstract: Methods and devices for cutting or coagulating. A device comprises a) an elongate member having a distal end, b) at least one foot member extending from the distal end of the elongate member, said foot member having a upper surface and a lower surface, c) an electrically and thermally insulating covering formed on at least the lower surface of the foot member and d) at least one electrode on the upper surface of the foot member. In operation, the at least one electrode is energized so as to cause cutting or coagulation of tissue located above the upper surface(s) of the foot member(s) while not causing substantial damage to tissue located below the lower surface(s) of the foot member(s).

Abstract translation: 切割或凝结的方法和装置。 一种装置包括：a）具有远端的细长构件，b）从所述细长构件的远端延伸的至少一个脚构件，所述脚构件具有上表面和下表面，c）电绝热覆盖物 形成在所述脚部件的至少所述下表面上，以及d）所述脚部件的上表面上的至少一个电极。 在操作中，所述至少一个电极被通电，以便使得位于所述足部件的上表面上方的组织切割或凝结，同时不会对位于所述下部表面的下表面下方的组织造成实质损伤 足部成员。

公开(公告)号：US06506176B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09505098

申请日：2000-02-16

Applicant: Michael Mittelstein ,  John T. Sorensen ,  Soheila Mirhashemi ,  James B. Gerg ,  John I. Muri ,  Roger F. Etherington ,  John A. Ripley

Inventor： Michael Mittelstein ,  John T. Sorensen ,  Soheila Mirhashemi ,  James B. Gerg ,  John I. Muri ,  Roger F. Etherington ,  John A. Ripley

IPC: A61F900

CPC classification number: A61F9/00763 ,  A61F9/013

Abstract: A system for removing the lens from an eye of a mammal, including a lens-removal device having a probe for penetrating the lens capsule. The probe includes a sheath that shields a rotating impeller at all times, with the impeller being pneumatically actuated to advance to a lens removal position within the sheath. The impeller is pneumatically rotated using a turbine mechanism within a handle for the probe. Irrigation and aspiration are provided to facilitate removal of the lens tissue. The turbine is driven with pulsed air to prevent stiction. A purge/protection cap helps remove air bubbles from the system prior to use and protects the delicate impeller during transport. An operating system is also provided with a foot pedal actuator.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从哺乳动物的眼睛移除透镜的系统，包括具有用于穿透透镜胶囊的探针的透镜去除装置。 探头包括一个护罩，其一直屏蔽旋转的叶轮，其中叶轮被气动地驱动以前进到护套内的透镜去除位置。 叶轮在用于探针的手柄内使用涡轮机构气动旋转。 提供灌溉和抽吸以便于去除透镜组织。 涡轮机用脉冲空气驱动以防止静摩擦。 吹扫/保护帽有助于在使用前清除系统中的气泡，并在运输过程中保护细密的叶轮。 操作系统还设置有脚踏板致动器。