公开(公告)号：US08874854B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US11830124

申请日：2007-07-30

Applicant: Lee Charles La Frese ,  Joshua Douglas Martin ,  Justin Thomson Miller ,  Vernon Walter Miller ,  James Russell Thompson ,  Yan Xu ,  Olga Yiparaki

Inventor： Lee Charles La Frese ,  Joshua Douglas Martin ,  Justin Thomson Miller ,  Vernon Walter Miller ,  James Russell Thompson ,  Yan Xu ,  Olga Yiparaki

IPC: G06F12/00 ,  G06F12/08

CPC classification number: G06F12/0888

Abstract: A mechanism for selectively disabling and enabling read caching based on past performance of the cache and current read/write requests. The system improves overall performance by using an autonomic algorithm to disable read caching for regions of backend disk storage (i.e., the backstore) that have had historically low cache hit ratios. The result is that more cache becomes available for workloads with larger hit ratios, and less time and machine cycles are spent searching the cache for data that is unlikely to be there.

Abstract translation: 一种基于过去高速缓存和当前读/写请求的性能来选择性地禁用和启用读缓存的机制。 该系统通过使用自动算法来禁用具有历史上低的缓存命中率的后端磁盘存储（即，后台）的区域的读取缓存来提高整体性能。 结果是更多的缓存可用于具有较大命中率的工作负载，并且花费更少的时间和机器周期来搜索缓存中不太可能存在的数据。

公开(公告)号：US08257650B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12683025

申请日：2010-01-06

Applicant: Allan Tit-Shing Chow ,  William Jackson Devlin, Sr. ,  Timothy Patrick Evers ,  David Russell Thompson

Inventor： Allan Tit-Shing Chow ,  William Jackson Devlin, Sr. ,  Timothy Patrick Evers ,  David Russell Thompson

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/025 ,  G01N21/76 ,  Y10T436/115831

Abstract: An automated analyzer for analyzing patient samples. The analyzer includes a plurality of cuvettes, which allow the samples to be mixed with various reagents. The analyzer includes one or more detectors, including a detector adapted to detect luminescence of the reaction mixture in the cuvettes. The analyzer allows for various diagnostic assays to be performed on a single system, and provides for high-sensitivity analysis at faster speeds.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分析患者样本的自动分析仪。 分析仪包括多个比色杯，其允许样品与各种试剂混合。 分析仪包括一个或多个检测器，包括适于检测反应混合物在比色杯中的发光的检测器。 分析仪允许在单个系统上执行各种诊断测定，并以更快的速度提供高灵敏度分析。

公开(公告)号：USD585545S1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-27

申请号：US29243440

申请日：2005-11-23

Applicant: Jeannine Marie Carrio ,  Jay Mark Walters ,  Mark Richard Lloyd ,  David Russell Thompson ,  Jeffery Kenneth Parmer ,  Richard Grear Warwick ,  Thomas P. Shields

Designer： Jeannine Marie Carrio ,  Jay Mark Walters ,  Mark Richard Lloyd ,  David Russell Thompson ,  Jeffery Kenneth Parmer ,  Richard Grear Warwick ,  Thomas P. Shields

公开(公告)号：US07205158B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-17

申请号：US10871409

申请日：2004-06-18

Applicant: Thomas John Robert Pankratz ,  William Jackson Devlin, Sr. ,  David Russell Thompson

Inventor： Thomas John Robert Pankratz ,  William Jackson Devlin, Sr. ,  David Russell Thompson

IPC: G01N1/10 ,  B01L3/02

CPC classification number: G01N35/1016 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: A liquid aspiration method which includes aspirating partial aliquots of liquid at a number of different depths of penetration of a pipette tip into a liquid. The different depths are selected so that partial aliquot segments are obtained throughout the entire depth of sample, optionally excluding the extreme top and bottom levels.

Abstract translation: 一种液体抽吸方法，其包括在移液管尖端进入液体的许多不同深度的部分中抽吸液体的部分等分试样。 选择不同的深度，使得在样品的整个深度获得部分等分样品段，可选地排除极端顶部和底部水平。

公开(公告)号：US20070055326A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-08

申请号：US11491346

申请日：2006-07-21

Applicant: Brian Farley ,  Russell Thompson ,  Arthur Zikorus ,  Robert McRae

Inventor： Brian Farley ,  Russell Thompson ,  Arthur Zikorus ,  Robert McRae

IPC: A61F7/00 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61N5/06

CPC classification number: A61B18/082 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00123 ,  A61B2017/00132 ,  A61B2018/00636 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00779 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  A61B2090/3925 ,  A61B2090/3937 ,  A61B2090/3945

Abstract: A working end of a catheter includes at least one therapeutic element, such as a resistive heating element, usable to deliver energy for ligating, or reducing the diameter of, a hollow anatomical structure. In certain examples, the catheter includes a lumen to accommodate a guide wire or to allow fluid delivery. In certain embodiments, a balloon is inflated to place resistive element(s) into apposition with a hollow anatomical structure and to occlude the structure. Indexing devices and methods are also disclosed for successively treating portions of the hollow anatomical structure. In certain examples, marks along the catheter shaft provide visual verification to the physician of the relative position of the therapeutic element of the catheter. Embodiments of indexing devices may include pairs of rings and/or hinged arms that move a catheter a desired indexed position between successive treatments.

Abstract translation: 导管的工作端包括至少一个治疗元件，例如电阻加热元件，其可用于递送用于结扎或减小中空解剖结构的直径的能量。 在某些实例中，导管包括用于容纳引导线或允许流体输送的内腔。 在某些实施例中，气囊被充气以将电阻元件放置成与中空解剖结构并置并阻塞结构。 还公开了分级装置和方法，用于连续处理中空解剖结构的部分。 在某些实例中，沿着导管轴的标记为医师提供导管治疗元件的相对位置的视觉验证。 分度装置的实施例可以包括成对的环和/或铰链臂，其使导管在连续的处理之间移动期望的分度位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070016272A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11236316

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Russell Thompson ,  Arthur Zikorus ,  Fiona Sander ,  Vijay Dhaka ,  Brady Esch

Inventor： Russell Thompson ,  Arthur Zikorus ,  Fiona Sander ,  Vijay Dhaka ,  Brady Esch

IPC: A61F7/00 ,  A61F7/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/082 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B18/24 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00119 ,  A61B2017/00123 ,  A61B2017/00132 ,  A61B2018/00636 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00779 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2090/0811 ,  A61B2090/3925 ,  A61B2090/3937 ,  A61B2090/3945

Abstract: A catheter includes multiple primary leads to deliver energy for ligating a hollow anatomical structure. Each of the primary leads includes a resistive element located at the working end of the catheter. Separation is maintained between the leads such that each lead can individually receive power. The catheter can include a lumen to accommodate a guide wire or to allow fluid delivery. Energy is applied until the diameter of the hollow anatomical structure is reduced to the point where occlusion is achieved. In one embodiment, a balloon is inflated to place the resistive elements into apposition with a hollow anatomical structure and to occlude the structure before the application of energy. The inflated balloon impairs blood flow and facilitates the infusion of saline, or medication, to the hollow anatomical structure in order to reduce the occurrence of coagulation and to improve the heating of the structure by the catheter.

Abstract translation: 导管包括多个主引线以输送用于结扎中空解剖结构的能量。 每个主引线包括位于导管工作端的电阻元件。 在引线之间保持分离，使得每个引线可以单独地接收电力。 导管可以包括用于容纳导丝或者允许流体输送的内腔。 施加能量直到中空解剖结构的直径减小到达到遮挡的程度。 在一个实施例中，气囊被充气以将电阻元件与中空的解剖结构相配合并且在施加能量之前封闭结构。 膨胀的气球损伤血液流动并促进将盐水或药物输注到中空解剖结构，以便减少凝血的发生并且通过导管改善结构的加热。

公开(公告)号：US20060212127A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11339978

申请日：2006-01-25

Applicant: Halil Karabey ,  Anna Prestezog ,  Michael Mirizzi ,  Brian Farley ,  John Rodriguez ,  Russell Thompson

Inventor： Halil Karabey ,  Anna Prestezog ,  Michael Mirizzi ,  Brian Farley ,  John Rodriguez ,  Russell Thompson

IPC: A61F2/04 ,  A61F2/06

CPC classification number: A61B17/12186 ,  A61B17/06 ,  A61B17/12022 ,  A61B17/12031 ,  A61B17/12036 ,  A61B17/1204 ,  A61B17/12109 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/12159 ,  A61B17/12172 ,  A61B17/12181 ,  A61B17/1219 ,  A61B17/122 ,  A61B2017/00898 ,  A61B2017/0474 ,  A61B2017/06176 ,  A61B2017/1205

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a hollow anatomical structure comprises an implant sized for insertion into a hollow anatomical structure. The implant comprises a plurality of loose, bulked fibers. The fibers are formed from one or more bioabsorbable materials.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗中空解剖结构的装置包括尺寸适于插入中空解剖结构中的植入物。 植入物包括多个松散的膨松纤维。 纤维由一种或多种生物可吸收材料形成。

公开(公告)号：US20060085054A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US11222069

申请日：2005-09-08

Applicant: Arthur Zikorus ,  Russell Thompson ,  Fiona Sander ,  Mark Parker

Inventor： Arthur Zikorus ,  Russell Thompson ,  Fiona Sander ,  Mark Parker

IPC: A61F7/00 ,  A61F7/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/046

Abstract: One embodiment comprises an apparatus for applying energy to a hollow anatomical structure having an inner wall. The apparatus comprises an elongate shaft having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end; and a capacitive treatment element located near the distal end. The capacitive treatment element is sized for insertion into the hollow anatomical structure and placement near the inner wall. The capacitive treatment element is configured to create an electric field that extends at least partially into the inner wall. Other devices and methods for treatment of hollow anatomical structures are disclosed as well.

Abstract translation: 一个实施例包括用于向具有内壁的中空解剖结构施加能量的装置。 该装置包括细长轴，其具有远端和与远端相对的近端; 以及位于远端附近的电容性治疗元件。 电容治疗元件的尺寸适于插入中空的解剖结构并且放置在内壁附近。 电容性治疗元件构造成产生至少部分延伸到内壁的电场。 还公开了用于治疗中空解剖结构的其它装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050160749A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US11016113

申请日：2004-12-17

Applicant: Dennis Shaffer ,  Russell Thompson

Inventor： Dennis Shaffer ,  Russell Thompson

IPC: F04D27/02 ,  F25B11/00 ,  F25B27/00 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B49/00 ,  F02C1/00 ,  F25B1/00

CPC classification number: F25B11/00 ,  F04D27/0246 ,  F04D27/0261 ,  F05B2270/404 ,  F25B27/00 ,  F25B49/02 ,  F25B2600/0253 ,  F25B2600/2501 ,  F25B2700/195 ,  F25B2700/197 ,  Y02B30/741

Abstract: A control system and method for interactive startup and shutdown of a steam turbine driven chiller unit is provided. The chiller unit includes an integrated central control panel to control operation of both the steam turbine system and the refrigerant system. The central control panel has startup control system to assist an operator manually start the steam turbine system and the refrigerant system and a shutdown control system to assist an operator manually shutdown the steam system and the refrigerant system. Both the startup control system and the shutdown control system include logic for performing necessary protective actions and for notifying an operator when to perform required actions.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于蒸汽轮机驱动的冷却器单元的交互式启动和关闭的控制系统和方法。 冷却器单元包括集成的中央控制面板，用于控制蒸汽轮机系统和制冷剂系统的运行。 中央控制面板具有启动控制系统，以帮助操作者手动启动蒸汽轮机系统和制冷剂系统，以及关闭控制系统，以帮助操作者手动关闭蒸汽系统和制冷剂系统。 启动控制系统和关机控制系统都包括执行必要保护动作的逻辑，以及通知操作员什么时候执行所需的动作。

公开(公告)号：US20050033285A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10930082

申请日：2004-08-30

Applicant: David Swanson ,  Sidney Fleischman ,  Josef Koblish ,  Russell Thompson ,  James Whayne ,  Thomas Jenkins ,  Edward Snyder

Inventor： David Swanson ,  Sidney Fleischman ,  Josef Koblish ,  Russell Thompson ,  James Whayne ,  Thomas Jenkins ,  Edward Snyder

IPC: A61B18/14 ,  A61N1/05

CPC classification number: A61B18/1492 ,  A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/22038 ,  A61B2017/2911 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00101 ,  A61B2018/00136 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/00351 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/0091 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00946 ,  A61B2018/00952 ,  A61B2018/124 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1407 ,  A61B2018/142 ,  A61B2018/1475 ,  A61N1/056

Abstract: A surgical method and apparatus for positioning a diagnostic or therapeutic element within the body. The apparatus may be catheter-based or a probe including a relatively short shaft.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将诊断或治疗元件定位在体内的手术方法和装置。 该装置可以是基于导管的或包括相对短的轴的探针。