公开(公告)号：US20070186330A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-16

申请号：US11700550

申请日：2007-01-30

申请人： Thomas Howell ,  Peter Tong ,  C. Thomas

发明人： Thomas Howell ,  Peter Tong ,  C. Thomas

IPC分类号： A42B1/24

CPC分类号： A42B1/245

摘要： One embodiment includes a hat that has an electronic module with a radiation sensor. The module is at the brim of the hat. The module further includes a display. When the hat is normally worn, the sensor faces towards the sky to measure radiation, and the display faces towards the wearer. Also, when the wearer looks up at the brim, the wearer can see the output from the display. In another embodiment the module includes a speaker instead of or in addition to a display as the output device. Yet another embodiment includes a hat that has a crown, and an electronic module with a radiation sensor at the crown.

摘要翻译： 一个实施例包括具有带有辐射传感器的电子模块的帽子。 模块在帽子的边缘。 该模块还包括显示器。 当帽子通常磨损时，传感器面向天空以测量辐射，并且显示器面向佩戴者。 此外，当佩戴者仰视边缘时，佩戴者可以看到显示器的输出。 在另一个实施例中，该模块包括扬声器，而不是或作为输出设备的显示器。 另一个实施例包括具有冠部的帽子和在冠部处具有辐射传感器的电子模块。

公开(公告)号：US20070118170A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11654982

申请日：2007-01-17

申请人： Maciej Kieturakis ,  Kenneth Mollenauer ,  Jan Echeverry ,  Thomas Howell ,  James Jervis ,  Helmut Kayan ,  Janine Robinson

发明人： Maciej Kieturakis ,  Kenneth Mollenauer ,  Jan Echeverry ,  Thomas Howell ,  James Jervis ,  Helmut Kayan ,  Janine Robinson

IPC分类号： A61M29/00

CPC分类号： A61M25/1002 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3439 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B90/02 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/00902 ,  A61B2017/0225 ,  A61B2017/320044 ,  A61B2017/320048 ,  A61B2017/320056 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61F2/0063 ,  A61F2002/0072 ,  A61F2250/0003 ,  A61M25/0668 ,  A61M25/1027 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/1004

摘要： An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation. After the balloon has been advanced to the desired location in the body it is inflated through a balloon inflation lumen to cause the balloon to dissect tissue and create an operating space. Various balloon constructions and a reusable design are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 一种可扩展的隧道装置和相关联的方法，用于创建外科手术的解剖工作空间。 公开了在隧道掘进期间和随后的气球解剖期间允许腹腔镜观察的一个和两个装置的各种实施例。 在公开的单件实施例中，管状构件具有延伸穿过其中的孔和敞开的远端。 在管状构件的远端形成唇缘以捕获插入到管状构件中的腹腔镜的远侧末端，以允许在隧道到期望的位置期间和随后的球囊膨胀期间观察手术过程。 气囊的细长的颈部固定在隧道构件上。 细长的颈部允许管状构件在充气之后从气囊中略微抽出以便于观察。 在气囊已经前进到身体中的所需位置之后，其通过球囊膨胀腔充气以使得气囊解剖组织并创建操作空间。 还公开了各种气球结构和可重复使用的设计。

公开(公告)号：US20060189969A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11410755

申请日：2006-04-24

申请人： Thomas Howell

发明人： Thomas Howell

IPC分类号： A61B18/04

CPC分类号： A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B90/90 ,  A61B2017/00482 ,  A61B2018/00988

摘要： An electronic circuit for identifying an electrical surgical tool and for providing a selectable constant current appropriate to the identified electrical surgical tool.

公开(公告)号：US20060142751A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11358790

申请日：2006-02-21

申请人： Michael Treat ,  Fred Co ,  George Hermann ,  Thomas Howell ,  Theodore Kucklick ,  Michelle Monfort ,  Kenneth Mollenauer

发明人： Michael Treat ,  Fred Co ,  George Hermann ,  Thomas Howell ,  Theodore Kucklick ,  Michelle Monfort ,  Kenneth Mollenauer

IPC分类号： A61B18/04

CPC分类号： A61B18/1445 ,  A61B10/02 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/32 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B18/085 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/20 ,  A61B2017/2945 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00095 ,  A61B2018/00101 ,  A61B2018/00136 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00345 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00595 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00619 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00684 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00886 ,  A61B2018/1226 ,  A61B2018/1266 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1432 ,  A61B2018/1455 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61F2007/0078

摘要： An instrument and method are provided for sealing and joining or hemostatically dividing tissue, which is particularly suitable for laparoscopic and endoscopic surgery. The instrument makes use of the controlled application of a combination of heat and pressure to seal adjacent tissues, to join adjacent tissues, or to anastomose tissues, whereby tissue is heated for an optimal time and at an optimal temperature under optimal pressure to maximize tissue seal strength while minimizing collateral tissue damage. The instrument of the present invention is lightweight and therefore portable, and is particularly useful in field conditions where a source of external power may not be readily available.

公开(公告)号：US20060025853A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-02

申请号：US11187471

申请日：2005-07-22

申请人： Michael Evans ,  Thomas Howell ,  Gwendolyn Watanabe ,  Bhupendra Shah ,  James McKinley

发明人： Michael Evans ,  Thomas Howell ,  Gwendolyn Watanabe ,  Bhupendra Shah ,  James McKinley

IPC分类号： A61F2/06

CPC分类号： A61F2/07 ,  A61F2002/075 ,  A61F2002/077 ,  A61F2230/0034 ,  A61F2250/0003

摘要： Aneurysms are treated by filling a double-walled filling structure with a curable medium. The structures may be delivered over balloon deployment mechanisms in order to shape and open tubular lumens therethrough. The filling structures are preferably used in pairs for providing flow into the iliac arteries when treating abdominal aortic aneurysm.

公开(公告)号：US20050192615A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US11105835

申请日：2005-04-14

申请人： Roger Torre ,  J. Scott ,  Thomas Howell ,  George Hermann ,  David Shields ,  Robert Chang ,  Neil Holmgren ,  David Willis

发明人： Roger Torre ,  J. Scott ,  Thomas Howell ,  George Hermann ,  David Shields ,  Robert Chang ,  Neil Holmgren ,  David Willis

IPC分类号： A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/12 ,  A61M29/00

CPC分类号： A61F5/003 ,  A61B17/12099 ,  A61B17/12136 ,  A61B17/12172 ,  A61B2017/00278 ,  A61B2017/00292 ,  A61F5/0036

摘要： A space occupying device for deployment within a patient's stomach and methods of deploying and removing the device. The device includes an expandable member and fasteners, such as sutures, that extend to least partially through the patient's stomach wall, and that anchor the device with the patient's stomach. The device can be deployed and/or removed through transesophageal approaches and/or through a combination of transesophageal and transabdominal approaches.

摘要翻译： 用于在患者胃内部署的空间占用装置以及部署和移除装置的方法。 该装置包括可扩张构件和诸如缝合线的紧固件，其至少部分地延伸通过患者的胃壁，并且将该装置与患者的胃固定在一起。 该装置可以通过食道途径和/或通过经食道和经腹途径的组合来部署和/或移除。

公开(公告)号：US06620177B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-16

申请号：US09887477

申请日：2001-06-22

申请人： Terrence Buelna ,  Adam Gold ,  Thomas J. Fogarty ,  Thomas Howell ,  Russell J. Anderson

发明人： Terrence Buelna ,  Adam Gold ,  Thomas J. Fogarty ,  Thomas Howell ,  Russell J. Anderson

IPC分类号： A61B1708

CPC分类号： A61B17/122 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/00491 ,  A61B17/0057 ,  A61B17/0469 ,  A61B17/11 ,  A61B17/12022 ,  A61B17/12036 ,  A61B17/12109 ,  A61B17/12131 ,  A61B17/12172 ,  A61B2017/00252 ,  A61B2017/00641 ,  A61B2017/1135 ,  A61F2/01

摘要： An anastomosis occlusion device having a low-profile shaft assembly configured for insertion into the lumen of a vessel. The device includes an expandable region at the shaft assembly distal end with a sealing membrane that spans the expandable region, and a corresponding clamping member moveable toward the expandable region. Once inserted into the vessel lumen the expandable region is deployed from a first low-profile position into a second expanded position, and positioned at the target site of the anastomosis. Movement of the distal end of the clamping member, which remains located outside the vessel, against the expanded region creates a seal at the target site.

公开(公告)号：US07530988B2

公开(公告)日：2009-05-12

申请号：US11187471

申请日：2005-07-22

申请人： Michael A. Evans ,  Thomas Howell ,  Gwendolyn A. Watanabe ,  Bhupendra Shah ,  James McKinley

发明人： Michael A. Evans ,  Thomas Howell ,  Gwendolyn A. Watanabe ,  Bhupendra Shah ,  James McKinley

IPC分类号： A61F2/06

CPC分类号： A61F2/07 ,  A61F2002/075 ,  A61F2002/077 ,  A61F2230/0034 ,  A61F2250/0003

摘要： Aneurysms are treated by filling a double-walled filling structure with a curable medium. The structures may be delivered over balloon deployment mechanisms in order to shape and open tubular lumens therethrough. The filling structures are preferably used in pairs for providing flow into the iliac arteries when treating abdominal aortic aneurysm.

摘要翻译： 通过用可固化培养基填充双壁填充结构来处理动脉瘤。 结构可以在气囊展开机构上传送，以便通过其形成和打开管状流明。 填充结构优选成对使用，以在治疗腹主动脉瘤时提供流入髂动脉的流体。

公开(公告)号：US20080058854A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11975901

申请日：2007-10-22

申请人： Maciej Kieturakis ,  Kenneth Mollenauer ,  Jan Echeverry ,  Thomas Howell ,  James Jervis ,  Helmut Kayan ,  Janine Robinson

发明人： Maciej Kieturakis ,  Kenneth Mollenauer ,  Jan Echeverry ,  Thomas Howell ,  James Jervis ,  Helmut Kayan ,  Janine Robinson

IPC分类号： A61M29/02

CPC分类号： A61M25/1002 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/320016 ,  A61B17/3421 ,  A61B17/3439 ,  A61B18/08 ,  A61B90/02 ,  A61B90/361 ,  A61B2017/00557 ,  A61B2017/00902 ,  A61B2017/0225 ,  A61B2017/320044 ,  A61B2017/320048 ,  A61B2017/320056 ,  A61B2090/0813 ,  A61F2/0063 ,  A61F2002/0072 ,  A61F2250/0003 ,  A61M25/0668 ,  A61M25/1027 ,  A61M29/02 ,  A61M2025/1004

摘要： An expansible tunneling apparatus and associated methods for creating an anatomic working space for a surgical procedure. Various embodiments of one and two piece apparatus that permit laparoscopic observation both during tunneling and during subsequent balloon dissection are disclosed. In a disclosed one piece embodiment, a tubular member has a bore extending therethrough and an open distal end. A lip is formed in the distal end of the tubular member to capture the distal tip of a laparoscope that is inserted into the tubular member to permit observation of the procedure both during tunneling to a desired location and during subsequent balloon inflation. An elongated neck of the balloon is secured to the tunneling member. The elongated neck permits the tubular member to be withdrawn slightly from the balloon after inflation to facilitate observation. After the balloon has been advanced to the desired location in the body it is inflated through a balloon inflation lumen to cause the balloon to dissect tissue and create an operating space. Various balloon constructions and a reusable design are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 一种可扩展的隧道装置和相关联的方法，用于创建外科手术的解剖工作空间。 公开了在隧道掘进期间和随后的气球解剖期间允许腹腔镜观察的一个和两个装置的各种实施例。 在公开的单件实施例中，管状构件具有延伸穿过其中的孔和敞开的远端。 在管状构件的远端形成唇缘以捕获插入到管状构件中的腹腔镜的远侧末端，以允许在隧道到期望的位置期间和随后的球囊膨胀期间观察手术过程。 气囊的细长的颈部固定在隧道构件上。 细长的颈部允许管状构件在充气之后从气囊中略微抽出以便于观察。 在气囊已经前进到身体中的所需位置之后，其通过球囊膨胀腔充气以使得气囊解剖组织并创建操作空间。 还公开了各种气球结构和可重复使用的设计。

公开(公告)号：US20070048224A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11592431

申请日：2006-11-02

申请人： Thomas Howell ,  Angeline Hadiwidjaja ,  Peter Tong ,  C. Thomas

发明人： Thomas Howell ,  Angeline Hadiwidjaja ,  Peter Tong ,  C. Thomas

IPC分类号： A61K49/00 ,  G01N33/487

CPC分类号： A61B5/4875 ,  A61B5/14507 ,  A61B5/4277 ,  A61B5/4869 ,  A61B5/6802 ,  A61B5/682 ,  A61B10/0045 ,  A61B10/0051 ,  A61B2562/0295 ,  A61K49/0004 ,  B01L2300/0825 ,  G01N21/78 ,  G01N37/005 ,  Y10T436/2575

摘要： A hydration sensor or sensing element configured to measure the hydration level of a user is disclosed. The sensing element can include a water-permeable material positioned in between two water-impermeable material. The sensing element can be coupled to a bottle of fluid, or a carrier with a timer. The sensing element can be incorporated into a handheld device. The sensing element can be a disposable element, an element applicable for more than one-time use, or a re-usable element. The sensing element or sensor can be calibrated for a specific user or a group of users. One or more additional sensors that do not measure hydration level of the user can be coupled to a hydration sensing element to determine the amount of fluid consumption for the user in different conditions.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种被配置成测量使用者的水化水平的水化传感器或感测元件。 感测元件可以包括定位在两个不透水材料之间的透水材料。 感测元件可以连接到一瓶流体或具有定时器的载体。 感测元件可以并入到手持设备中。 感测元件可以是一次性元件，适用于一次以上使用的元件或可重复使用的元件。 感测元件或传感器可以针对特定用户或一组用户进行校准。 一个或多个不测量使用者的水化水平的附加传感器可以耦合到水合感测元件，以确定用户在不同条件下的流体消耗量。