公开(公告)号：US07628798B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US12277682

申请日：2008-11-25

申请人： Kenneth Welborn

发明人： Kenneth Welborn

IPC分类号： A61B17/32

CPC分类号： A61B17/320036 ,  A61B2017/0046

摘要： A surgical instrument that includes a probe that is extended into a body cavity and a handle held by a surgeon outside the body cavity, where the surgical instrument includes both an optical system and surgical tool operable by the surgeon that passes through the handle and probe includes a connection configuration on its proximal end of the probe and elements within a bore of the handle which allows for securely locking the probe in at least two different orientations. In particular, the proximal end of the probe includes a pair of axial slots and a twist region which cooperate with inwardly projecting land regions in a bore of the handle. A locking mechanism is used to selectively move a locking member into and out of one or the other of said pair of axial slots so as to secure the probe on the handle in the desired orientation.

摘要翻译： 一种手术器械，其包括延伸到体腔中的探针和由外科医生在体腔外部保持的手柄，其中手术器械包括可由外科医生操作的光学系统和外科手术工具，外科手术器可以通过手柄和探头， 在其探针的近端上的连接构造和手柄的孔内的元件，其允许以至少两个不同取向牢固地锁定探针。 特别地，探针的近端包括一对轴向狭槽和与把手的孔中的向内突出的区域区域配合的扭转区域。 锁定机构用于选择性地将锁定构件移入和移出所述一对轴向槽中的一个或另一个，以便以期望的方向将探头固定在手柄上。

公开(公告)号：US20060263192A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11490163

申请日：2006-07-21

申请人： Colin Hart ,  Kenneth Welborn ,  Steve Tomlin ,  Matthew Peterson

发明人： Colin Hart ,  Kenneth Welborn ,  Steve Tomlin ,  Matthew Peterson

IPC分类号： B65G57/00

CPC分类号： B65B5/10 ,  B65B5/101 ,  B65B5/106 ,  B65B25/065 ,  B65B35/04 ,  B65B35/50 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G57/03 ,  B65G57/035 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2201/0205

摘要： A system for forming a plurality of discrete objects into a stack is disclosed which system includes a frame having a top, a bottom and sides; a conveyor associated with the frame and having an end edge for dispensing discrete objects, a first support mounted on the frame near the end edge for receiving objects from the end edge and having an opening with a width smaller than the width of the objects, a first actuator operably connected to the first support for moving the first support between first and second positions relative to the end edge; a second actuator operably connected to the first support for moving the first support between upper and lower positions relative to the frame; a second support mounted on the frame beneath the first support having a width less than the width of the opening in the first support; a third actuator operatively connected to the second support for moving the second support between high and low positions, the second support high position being higher than the first support lower position; a third support mounted on the frame at a position higher than the second support low position and having an opening wider than the width of the second support; a fourth actuator operatively connected to the third support for moving the third support between a first position beneath the first support and a second position; a sensor for determining the number of discrete objects in a stack, the sensor being operatively coupled to the to the third actuator; and a controller for controlling the first, second, third and fourth actuators. A method of using the system is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20060104758A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US11256933

申请日：2005-10-25

申请人： Colin Hart ,  Kenneth Welborn

发明人： Colin Hart ,  Kenneth Welborn

IPC分类号： B65G1/00

CPC分类号： B65B5/10 ,  B65B5/101 ,  B65B5/106 ,  B65B25/065 ,  B65B35/04 ,  B65B35/50 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G57/03 ,  B65G57/035 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2201/0205

摘要： A buffer device for buffering a flow of stacks of discrete objects between a stacking machine and a packaging machine is disclosed which buffer includes a plurality of individual trays mounted on carriers which carriers are mounted on a frame and driven about the periphery of the frame by a drive. A first number of stacks of objects is placed on a first number of carriers on a first side of the frame and a second number of stacks are removed from a second number of carriers on a second side of the frame where the first number can be greater than, less than or equal to the first number. The carriers clamp onto a continuously moving drive belt in a manner that allow the drive belt to slip through the carrier clamps when motion of the carriers is obstructed. A method of using the buffer device is also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20100228275A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12710654

申请日：2010-02-23

申请人： Kenneth Welborn

发明人： Kenneth Welborn

IPC分类号： A61B17/32

CPC分类号： A61B17/320036

摘要： A probe for a surgical instrument used for cutting selected tissue in a body cavity while under visual inspection, e.g., a surgical tool for the release of the transverse carpal tunnel ligament, has a profile where the flat top surface of the probe has a wider width dimension than the lower surface of the probe. Thus, the sides of the lower surface are sloped or curved inward such that all points below the flat top surface at any particular point on the first and second sides of the flat top surface have a width that is smaller than the width dimension of the flat top surface. The degree of sloping or curving inward will cause tissues to be moved downward (instead of upward) when the probe is inserted, and will provide for generating an upward force that firmly holds the probe against the tissue to be cut and a downward force on the surrounding tissue below the probe.

摘要翻译： 用于在视觉检查下用于切割体腔中的选定组织的手术器械的探针，例如用于释放横腕腕韧带的手术工具，具有轮廓，其中探针的平坦顶表面具有较宽的宽度 尺寸比探针的下表面。 因此，下表面的侧面向内倾斜或向内弯曲，使得在平坦顶表面的第一和第二侧上的任何特定点处的平坦顶表面下方的所有点具有小于平面的宽度尺寸的宽度 顶面。 向内倾斜或向内弯曲的程度将导致组织在插入探头时向下移动（而不是向上），并且将提供产生向上的力，以将探针牢固地保持在待切割的组织上，并且向下施加力 探针周围的组织。

公开(公告)号：US20060283150A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11403927

申请日：2006-04-14

申请人： Colin Hart ,  Kenneth Welborn

发明人： Colin Hart ,  Kenneth Welborn

IPC分类号： B65B35/50

CPC分类号： B65B5/10 ,  B65B5/101 ,  B65B5/106 ,  B65B25/065 ,  B65B35/04 ,  B65B35/50 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G57/03 ,  B65G57/035 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2201/0205

摘要： A system for automatically forming several parallel rows of disk-like objects on a conveyor into stacks and packing those stacks into boxes is disclosed along with a method of operating the system. The system includes a stacker receiving the disk-like objects as they fall of the conveyor, a buffer receiving stacks from the stacker in groups of a first number, a transfer device for removing the stacks from the buffer in groups of a second number, and a packer for packing the stacks into boxes. The second number can be less than, greater than, or equal to the first number.

公开(公告)号：US20070112366A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11272052

申请日：2005-11-14

申请人： Kenneth Welborn ,  Joseph Slade

发明人： Kenneth Welborn ,  Joseph Slade

IPC分类号： A61B17/32

CPC分类号： A61B17/320036 ,  A61B17/32075 ,  A61B17/320783 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B2017/00296 ,  A61B2017/2925 ,  A61B2017/320004

摘要： An apparatus and method are disclosed for release of a tendon sheath using a rasp tool and an endoscopic cutting tool. The rasp tool has a body supporting a probe with a rasp surface at one end of the probe for removing soft tissue adhering to the tendon sheath after insertion of the probe into a pocket formed above the tendon sheath. The body, rasp probe and rasp surface are formed in one piece and may be mounted removably on an endoscope. The endoscopic cutting tool has a probe with a blade at one end, the blade being extendable by operation of a trigger after insertion of the probe into the pocket, the blade being operable to cut the tendon sheath by pulling the tool out of the pocket with the blade extended. The trigger is part of a pistol grip assembly that is mounted on the cutting blade probe and endoscope so that it can be rotated about the axis of the cutting blade probe. The endoscope illumination can be provided with ultraviolet light to make visible objects not visible otherwise.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种使用锉刀工具和内窥镜切割工具释放腱鞘的装置和方法。 锉刀工具具有在探针的一端处支撑具有锉刀表面的探针的主体，用于在将探针插入形成在腱鞘上方的凹穴中之后去除粘附到腱鞘的软组织。 身体，锉刀探针和锉刀表面形成为一体，并且可拆卸地安装在内窥镜上。 内窥镜切割工具具有在一端具有刀片的探头，刀片可以通过在将探针插入口袋之后通过扳机的操作来延伸，刀片可操作以通过将工具从口袋中拉出而切割腱鞘， 刀片延伸。 触发器是安装在切割刀片探针和内窥镜上的手枪式握把组件的一部分，使得其可以围绕切割刀片探针的轴线旋转。 内窥镜照明可以设置有紫外光，使得可见物体不可见。

公开(公告)号：US08523891B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US12710654

申请日：2010-02-23

申请人： Kenneth Welborn

发明人： Kenneth Welborn

IPC分类号： A61B17/32

CPC分类号： A61B17/320036

摘要： A probe for a surgical instrument used for cutting selected tissue in a body cavity while under visual inspection, e.g., a surgical tool for the release of the transverse carpal tunnel ligament, has a profile where the flat top surface of the probe has a wider width dimension than the lower surface of the probe. Thus, the sides of the lower surface are sloped or curved inward such that all points below the flat top surface at any particular point on the first and second sides of the flat top surface have a width that is smaller than the width dimension of the flat top surface. The degree of sloping or curving inward will cause tissues to be moved downward (instead of upward) when the probe is inserted, and will provide for generating an upward force that firmly holds the probe against the tissue to be cut and a downward force on the surrounding tissue below the probe.

摘要翻译： 用于在视觉检查下用于切割体腔中的选定组织的手术器械的探针，例如用于释放横腕腕韧带的手术工具，具有轮廓，其中探针的平坦顶表面具有较宽的宽度 尺寸比探针的下表面。 因此，下表面的侧面向内倾斜或向内弯曲，使得在平坦顶表面的第一和第二侧上的任何特定点处的平坦顶表面下方的所有点具有小于平面的宽度尺寸的宽度 顶面。 向内倾斜或向内弯曲的程度将导致组织在插入探头时向下移动（而不是向上），并且将提供产生向上的力，以将探针牢固地保持在待切割的组织上，并且向下施加力 探针周围的组织。

公开(公告)号：US20060283151A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11511452

申请日：2006-08-29

申请人： Kenneth Welborn ,  Gregg Martin ,  Steven Tomlin ,  Jimmy Meyer ,  Colin Hart

发明人： Kenneth Welborn ,  Gregg Martin ,  Steven Tomlin ,  Jimmy Meyer ,  Colin Hart

IPC分类号： B65B5/10

CPC分类号： B65G57/03 ,  B65B5/068 ,  B65B25/065 ,  B65B35/30 ,  B65B35/50 ,  B65B39/02 ,  B65B39/12 ,  B65B43/305 ,  B65B43/52 ,  B65B43/59 ,  B65B43/60 ,  B65G2201/0205

摘要： A packing method and system are disclosed which system includes a first platform having a product support surface for supporting a product and a second platform for supporting a box into which the product is to be packed. After a box is received on and secured to the second platform, the second platform is rotated so that the open top of the box faces the first platform and moved toward the first platform until the box substantially surrounds the product on the product support surface. The first and second platforms are then rotated simultaneously so that the product is transferred from the product support to the box, and the full box is discharged to a discharge conveyor.

公开(公告)号：US20050249577A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：US11183769

申请日：2005-07-19

申请人： Colin Hart ,  Kenneth Welborn ,  Steve Tomlin ,  Matthew Peterson

发明人： Colin Hart ,  Kenneth Welborn ,  Steve Tomlin ,  Matthew Peterson

IPC分类号： A47F5/00 ,  B65B5/10 ,  B65B25/06 ,  B65B35/04 ,  B65B35/50 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B65G57/03 ,  B65H29/00

CPC分类号： B65B5/10 ,  B65B5/101 ,  B65B5/106 ,  B65B25/065 ,  B65B35/04 ,  B65B35/50 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G57/03 ,  B65G57/035 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2201/0205

摘要： A system for forming a plurality of discrete objects into a stack is disclosed which system includes a frame having a top, a bottom and sides; a conveyor associated with the frame and having an end edge for dispensing discrete objects, a first support mounted on the frame near the end edge for receiving objects from the end edge and having an opening with a width smaller than the width of the objects, a first actuator operably connected to the first support for moving the first support between first and second positions relative to the end edge; a second actuator operably connected to the first support for moving the first support between upper and lower positions relative to the frame; a second support mounted on the frame beneath the first support having a width less than the width of the opening in the first support; a third actuator operatively connected to the second support for moving the second support between high and low positions, the second support high position being higher than the first support lower position; a third support mounted on the frame at a position higher than the second support low position and having an opening wider than the width of the second support; a fourth actuator operatively connected to the third support for moving the third support between a first position beneath the first support and a second position; a sensor for determining the number of discrete objects in a stack, the sensor being operatively coupled to the to the third actuator; and a controller for controlling the first, second, third and fourth actuators. A method of using the system is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于将多个离散物体形成为堆叠的系统，该系统包括具有顶部，底部和侧面的框架; 与框架相关联并具有用于分配离散物体的端边缘的传送器，安装在靠近端边缘的框架上的第一支撑件，用于从端部边缘接收物体并且具有宽度小于物体宽度的开口， 第一致动器可操作地连接到第一支撑件，用于相对于端部边缘在第一和第二位置之间移动第一支撑件; 第二致动器，其可操作地连接到所述第一支撑件，用于相对于所述框架在上和下位置之间移动所述第一支撑件; 安装在第一支撑件下方的框架上的第二支撑具有小于第一支撑件中的开口的宽度的宽度; 第三致动器，其可操作地连接到所述第二支撑件，用于在所述第二支撑件的高位置和低位置之间移动所述第二支撑件，所述第二支撑高位置高于所述第一支撑下部位置; 安装在所述框架上的第三支撑件，所述第三支撑件在高于所述第二支撑位置的位置处具有比所述第二支撑件的宽度更宽的开口; 第四致动器，其可操作地连接到所述第三支撑件，用于在所述第一支撑件下方的第一位置和第二位置之间移动所述第三支撑件; 用于确定堆叠中的离散物体的数量的传感器，所述传感器可操作地耦合到所述第三致动器; 以及用于控制第一，第二，第三和第四致动器的控制器。 还公开了一种使用该系统的方法。