公开(公告)号：US5701965A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-30

申请号：US250693

申请日：1994-05-27

Applicant: Dean L. Kamen ,  Robert R. Ambrogi ,  Robert J. Duggan ,  Richard K. Heinzmann ,  Brian R. Key ,  Andrzej Skoskiewicz ,  Phyllis K. Kristal

Inventor： Dean L. Kamen ,  Robert R. Ambrogi ,  Robert J. Duggan ,  Richard K. Heinzmann ,  Brian R. Key ,  Andrzej Skoskiewicz ,  Phyllis K. Kristal

IPC: A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/06 ,  A61G5/10 ,  A61G5/12 ,  A61G5/14 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B62D57/00 ,  B62D61/12

CPC classification number: A61G5/061 ,  A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/065 ,  A61G5/068 ,  A61G5/125 ,  A61G5/128 ,  A61G5/14 ,  B60L1/003 ,  B60L11/1805 ,  B60L11/1864 ,  B60L15/2036 ,  B62D57/00 ,  B62K11/007 ,  A61G2203/14 ,  A61G2203/20 ,  A61G5/1059 ,  A61G5/107 ,  A61G5/1075 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B60L2200/16 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/22 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2240/461 ,  B60L2240/463 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/642 ,  B60L2240/80 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2250/24 ,  B60L2260/28 ,  B60L2260/34 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7061 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y10S180/907

Abstract: There is provided, in a preferred embodiment, a device for transporting a human subject over ground having a surface that may be irregular and may include stairs. This embodiment has a support for supporting the subject. A ground-contacting module, movably attached to the support, serves to suspend the subject in the support over the surface. The orientation of the ground-contacting module defines fore-aft and lateral planes intersecting one another at a vertical. The support and the ground-contacting module are components of an assembly. A motorized drive, mounted to the assembly and coupled to the ground-contacting module, causes locomotion of the assembly and the subject therewith over the surface. Finally, the embodiment has a control loop, in which the motorized drive is included, for dynamically enhancing stability in the fore-aft plane by operation of the motorized drive in connection with the ground-contacting module. The ground contacting module may be realized as a pair of ground-contacting members, laterally disposed with respect to one another. The ground-contacting members may be wheels. Alternatively, each ground-contacting member may include a cluster of wheels. In another embodiment, each ground-contacting member includes a pair of axially adjacent and rotatably mounted arcuate element pairs.

Abstract translation: 在优选实施例中，提供了一种用于在地面上运送人类受试者的装置，其具有可能是不规则的表面并且可以包括楼梯。 该实施例具有支持对象的支持。 可移动地附接到支撑件的地面接触模块用于将支撑物上的物体悬挂在表面上。 地面接触模块的方向定义了垂直方向彼此相交的前后和横向平面。 支撑和接地模块是组件的组件。 安装到组件上并联接到接地模块的电动驱动器使组件和对象在表面上移动。 最后，该实施例具有控制回路，其中包括电动驱动器，用于通过与地面接触模块相关的电动驱动器的操作来动态地增强前后平面的稳定性。 地面接触模块可以实现为相对于彼此横向设置的一对接地部件。 地面接触构件可以是轮子。 或者，每个接地构件可以包括一组轮子。 在另一个实施例中，每个接地构件包括一对轴向相邻且可旋转地安装的弓形元件对。

公开(公告)号：US5971091A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-26

申请号：US384705

申请日：1995-02-03

Applicant: Dean L. Kamen ,  Robert R. Ambrogi ,  Robert J. Duggan ,  Richard Kurt Heinzmann ,  Brian R. Key ,  Andrzej Skoskiewicz ,  Phyllis K. Kristal

Inventor： Dean L. Kamen ,  Robert R. Ambrogi ,  Robert J. Duggan ,  Richard Kurt Heinzmann ,  Brian R. Key ,  Andrzej Skoskiewicz ,  Phyllis K. Kristal

IPC: A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/06 ,  A61G5/10 ,  A61G5/12 ,  A61G5/14 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B62D57/00 ,  B62D61/12

CPC classification number: A61G5/061 ,  A61G5/04 ,  A61G5/065 ,  A61G5/068 ,  A61G5/125 ,  A61G5/128 ,  A61G5/14 ,  B60L11/1859 ,  B60L11/1861 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L15/20 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/08 ,  B62D57/00 ,  B62K11/007 ,  A61G2203/14 ,  A61G2203/20 ,  A61G5/1032 ,  A61G5/1059 ,  A61G5/107 ,  A61G5/1075 ,  B60K7/00 ,  B60L2200/16 ,  B60L2200/24 ,  B60L2200/34 ,  B60L2220/46 ,  B60L2240/12 ,  B60L2240/421 ,  B60L2240/423 ,  B60L2240/545 ,  B60L2240/547 ,  B60L2240/549 ,  B60L2240/642 ,  B60L2250/10 ,  B60L2250/24 ,  B60L2260/34 ,  B60L2260/44 ,  Y02T10/645 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7044 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/72 ,  Y02T10/7275 ,  Y02T10/7291 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y10S180/907

Abstract: There is provided, in a preferred embodiment, a transportation vehicle for transporting an individual over ground having a surface that may be irregular. This embodiment has a support for supporting the subject. A ground-contacting module, movably attached to the support, serves to suspend the subject in the support over the surface. The orientation of the ground-contacting module defines fore-aft and lateral planes intersecting one another at a vertical. The support and the ground-contacting module are components of an assembly. A motorized drive, mounted to the assembly and coupled to the ground-contacting module, causes locomotion of the assembly and the subject therewith over the surface. Finally, the embodiment has a control loop, in which the motorized drive is included, for dynamically enhancing stability in the fore-aft plane by operation of the motorized drive in connection with the ground-contacting module. The ground contacting module may be realized as a pair of ground-contacting members, laterally disposed with respect to one another. The ground-contacting members may be wheels. Alternatively, each ground-contacting member may include a duster of wheels. In another embodiment, each ground-contacting member includes a pair of axially adjacent and rotatably mounted arcuate element pairs. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 在优选实施例中，提供一种运输车辆，用于运输具有可能不规则的表面的地面上的个体。 该实施例具有支持对象的支持。 可移动地附接到支撑件的地面接触模块用于将支撑物上的物体悬挂在表面上。 地面接触模块的方向定义了垂直方向彼此相交的前后和横向平面。 支撑和接地模块是组件的组件。 安装到组件上并联接到接地模块的电动驱动器使组件和对象在表面上移动。 最后，该实施例具有控制回路，其中包括电动驱动器，用于通过与地面接触模块相关的电动驱动器的操作来动态地增强前后平面的稳定性。 地面接触模块可以实现为相对于彼此横向设置的一对接地部件。 地面接触构件可以是轮子。 或者，每个接地构件可以包括轮的除尘器。 在另一个实施例中，每个接地构件包括一对轴向相邻且可旋转地安装的弓形元件对。 还提供了相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US20010003798A1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-14

申请号：US09113683

申请日：1998-07-10

Applicant: Phyllis K. Kristal

Inventor： FRANCIS J. MCGOVERN ,  S. NAHUM GOLDBERG ,  ERIC R. COSMAN ,  WILLIAM J. RITTMAN III

IPC: A61B018/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00505 ,  A61B2018/00547 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B2218/007

Abstract: Relief of urethral obstruction is achieved by heat ablation of prostatic tissue by an ablation instrument passed within the urethra to a position in the prostate near the point of urethral obstruction. An electrode is coupled to a high-frequency power supply to ablatively heat the urethra and the prostatic tissue near the urethra. Guidance of the electrode placement may be monitored by an imaging device. The instrument may consist of a catheter with an inflatable balloon structure for positioning the instrument. The temperature of the tissue may be sensed at the electrode to control the high-frequency heating energy and ablation process.

Abstract translation: 通过在尿道内通过的消融器械将前列腺组织热消融到尿道阻塞点附近的前列腺位置来实现尿道梗阻的缓解。 电极连接到高频电源，以便对尿道和靠近尿道的前列腺组织进行消融。 电极放置的指导可以由成像装置监测。 仪器可以由具有用于定位仪器的可充气球囊结构的导管组成。 可以在电极处感测组织的温度，以控制高频加热能量和消融过程。

公开(公告)号：US5005559A

公开(公告)日：1991-04-09

申请号：US386343

申请日：1989-07-27

Applicant: Ernesto E. Blanco ,  Pascal R. Chesnais ,  Phyllis K. Kristal ,  Andrew B. Lippman

Inventor： Ernesto E. Blanco ,  Pascal R. Chesnais ,  Phyllis K. Kristal ,  Andrew B. Lippman

IPC: A61B1/317

CPC classification number: A61B1/00147 ,  A61B1/317

Abstract: A position sensing system which allows the arthroscopist to readily determine the location of an arthroscope's tip in relation to the point of entry has been developed. The position sensing apparatus can be employed in conjunction with a graphics module to display the location of the arthroscope in real time and provide perspective views of the instrument's location.

Abstract translation: 已经开发了允许关节镜学家容易地确定关节镜尖端相对于进入点的位置的位置感测系统。 位置检测装置可以与图形模块一起使用以实时显示关节镜的位置并且提供仪器位置的透视图。