公开(公告)号：US08478384B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12689724

申请日：2010-01-19

Applicant: Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Christopher Petroff

Inventor： Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Christopher Petroff

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02154 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/02007 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B5/742

Abstract: An optical coherence tomography system and method with integrated pressure measurement. In one embodiment the system includes an interferometer including: a wavelength swept laser; a source arm in communication with the wavelength swept laser; a reference arm in communication with a reference reflector; a first photodetector having a signal output; a detector arm in communication with the first photodetector, a probe interface; a sample arm in communication with a first optical connector of the probe interface; an acquisition and display system comprising: an A/D converter having a signal input in communication with the first photodetector signal output and a signal output; a processor system in communication with the A/D converter signal output; and a display in communication with the processor system; and a probe comprising a pressure sensor and configured for connection to the first optical connector of the probe interface, wherein the pressure transducer comprises an optical pressure transducer.

Abstract translation: 光学相干断层扫描系统和集成压力测量方法。 在一个实施例中，系统包括干涉仪，包括：波长扫描激光; 与波长扫描激光器通信的源臂; 与参考反射器连通的参考臂; 具有信号输出的第一光电检测器; 与第一光电检测器连通的检测器臂，探针接口; 与所述探针接口的第一光学连接器连通的样品臂; 一种采集和显示系统，包括：具有与第一光电检测器信号输出通信的信号输入的信号输出的A / D转换器; 与A / D转换器信号输出通信的处理器系统; 以及与处理器系统通信的显示器; 以及探针，其包括压力传感器并且被配置为连接到所述探针接口的所述第一光学连接器，其中所述压力传感器包括光学压力传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20130051728A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13222514

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Christopher Petroff ,  David L. Kelly

Inventor： Christopher Petroff ,  David L. Kelly

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  C03C25/48

CPC classification number: A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0084

Abstract: In part, the invention relates to an optical probe including a torque wire; an optical fiber positioned within the torque wire; a beam director positioned coaxial with and adjacent to one end of the optical fiber; and an overcladding, positioned adjacent to and over the optical fiber and the beam director, the overcladding defining an air gap adjacent the beam director so as to cause total internal reflection alight passing from the optical fiber through the beam director. In one embodiment, the optical probe includes a beam expander and a beam shaper coaxial with and located between the optical fiber and the beam director. In another embodiment, the optical probe further includes a marker band positioned over a portion of the overcladding. In yet another embodiment, the overcladding is made of flurosilica glass.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一部分涉及一种包括扭矩线的光学探头， 位于转矩线内的光纤; 光束导向器与光纤的一端同轴并邻近光纤; 以及邻接于光纤和光束指向器定位的外包层，外包层限定了与光束导向器相邻的气隙，以使得全内反射从光纤通过光束导向器。 在一个实施例中，光学探针包括光束扩展器和与光纤和光束导向器同轴并且位于光纤和光束导向器之间的光束整形器。 在另一个实施例中，光学探针还包括位于外包层的一部分上的标记带。 在又一实施例中，外包层由氟硅玻璃制成。

公开(公告)号：US20150119707A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-30

申请号：US14561712

申请日：2014-12-05

Applicant: Christopher Petroff

Inventor： Christopher Petroff

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  F16D9/06

CPC classification number: A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0062 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61B2090/031 ,  F16D9/06

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a torque wire connected to an imaging probe; and a torque limiter defining a bore, a first end of the torque limiter being in mechanical communication with a motor, a second end of the torque limiter being in mechanical communication with the torque wire, the torque wire being disposed through the bore of the torque limiter. The torque limiter comprises a member defining at least one cutout which causes the torque limiter to break when rotational force on the torque wire exceeds a predetermined amount, thereby decoupling the motor from the torque wire.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括连接到成像探针的扭矩线; 以及扭矩限制器，其限定孔，所述扭矩限制器的第一端与马达机械连通，所述扭矩限制器的第二端与所述扭矩线机械连通，所述扭矩线通过所述转矩孔设置 限制器 扭矩限制器包括限定至少一个切口的构件，其在转矩线上的旋转力超过预定量时导致扭矩限制器断裂，从而使电动机与扭矩线分离。

公开(公告)号：US08926590B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-06

申请号：US13516058

申请日：2010-12-21

Applicant: Christopher Petroff

Inventor： Christopher Petroff

IPC: A61M39/12 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/6852 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B8/4461 ,  A61B2090/031

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a torque wire connected to an imaging probe; and a torque limiter defining a bore, a first end of the torque limiter being in mechanical communication with a motor, a second end of the torque limiter being in mechanical communication with the torque wire, the torque wire being disposed through the bore of the torque limiter. The torque limiter comprises a member defining at least one cutout which causes the torque limiter to break when rotational force on the torque wire exceeds a predetermined amount, thereby decoupling the motor from the torque wire.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括连接到成像探针的扭矩线; 以及扭矩限制器，其限定孔，所述扭矩限制器的第一端与马达机械连通，所述扭矩限制器的第二端与所述扭矩线机械连通，所述扭矩线通过所述转矩孔设置 限制器 扭矩限制器包括限定至少一个切口的构件，其在转矩线上的旋转力超过预定量时导致扭矩限制器断裂，从而使电动机与扭矩线分离。

公开(公告)号：US20140187929A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14151340

申请日：2014-01-09

Applicant: Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Christopher Petroff

Inventor： Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Christopher Petroff

IPC: A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02154 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/02007 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B5/742

Abstract: An optical coherence tomography system and method with integrated pressure measurement. In one embodiment the system includes an interferometer including: a wavelength swept laser; a source arm in communication with the wavelength swept laser; a reference arm in communication with a reference reflector; a first photodetector having a signal output; a detector arm in communication with the first photodetector, a probe interface; a sample arm in communication with a first optical connector of the probe interface; an acquisition and display system comprising: an A/D converter having a signal input in communication with the first photodetector signal output and a signal output; a processor system in communication with the A/D converter signal output; and a display in communication with the processor system; and a probe comprising a pressure sensor and configured for connection to the first optical connector of the probe interface, wherein the pressure transducer comprises an optical pressure transducer.

Abstract translation: 光学相干断层扫描系统和集成压力测量方法。 在一个实施例中，系统包括干涉仪，包括：波长扫描激光; 与波长扫描激光器通信的源臂; 与参考反射器连通的参考臂; 具有信号输出的第一光电检测器; 与第一光电检测器连通的检测器臂，探针接口; 与所述探针接口的第一光学连接器连通的样品臂; 一种采集和显示系统，包括：具有与第一光电检测器信号输出通信的信号输入的信号输出的A / D转换器; 与A / D转换器信号输出通信的处理器系统; 以及与处理器系统通信的显示器; 以及探针，其包括压力传感器并且被配置为连接到所述探针接口的所述第一光学连接器，其中所述压力传感器包括光学压力传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20130072805A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-21

申请号：US13617441

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Joel M. Friedman ,  Christopher Petroff ,  Amr Elbasiony

Inventor： Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Joel M. Friedman ,  Christopher Petroff ,  Amr Elbasiony

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/02007 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B2034/102 ,  A61F2/82 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10101 ,  G06T2207/30101

Abstract: A method and apparatus of automatically locating in an image of a blood vessel the lumen boundary at a position in the vessel and from that measuring the diameter of the vessel. From the diameter of the vessel and estimated blood flow rate, a number of clinically significant physiological parameters are then determined and various user displays of interest generated. One use of these images and parameters is to aid the clinician in the placement of a stent. The system, in one embodiment, uses these measurements to allow the clinician to simulate the placement of a stent and to determine the effect of the placement. In addition, from these patient parameters various patient treatments are then performed.

Abstract translation: 一种自动定位在血管图像中的管腔边界在容器中的位置以及从测量血管直径的方法和装置。 从容器的直径和估计的血流速度，然后确定许多临床显着的生理参数，并且生成各种用户显示关注。 这些图像和参数的一个用途是帮助临床医生放置支架。 在一个实施例中，该系统使用这些测量来允许临床医生模拟支架的放置并确定放置的影响。 此外，从这些患者参数，然后执行各种患者治疗。

公开(公告)号：US20120271324A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13392826

申请日：2010-08-26

Applicant: John V. Yannone ,  Christopher Petroff ,  Keith Boudreau

Inventor： John V. Yannone ,  Christopher Petroff ,  Keith Boudreau

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  H05B3/02

CPC classification number: H05B3/262 ,  A61B17/0483 ,  A61B17/0487 ,  A61B17/06166 ,  A61B2017/0619 ,  H05B2203/013 ,  H05B2203/017

Abstract: A heating element with dimensions less than a centimetre according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a metallic substrate (1) which includes a material having a thermal conductivity greater than 5 W/m·k and an ultimate tensile strength measured at ambient temperature greater than 400 MPa and which includes a working face suitable to be placed in contact with a medium or an element to be heated, a conductive layer (3) which is supported by a face of the substrate opposite the working face and which forms a circuit comprising two power supply elements (A) linked by a thin resistive element (R) and adapted to be connected to a current source, and a dielectric layer (2) interposed between the conductive layer (3) and the metallic substrate (1).

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例的尺寸小于一厘米的加热元件包括金属基底（1），其包括导热率大于5W / m·k的材料，并且在环境温度下测量的极限拉伸强度更大 其包括适于与介质或待加热元件接触的工作面，由与工作面相对的基板的表面支撑并形成电路的导电层（3），该电路包括 由薄电阻元件（R）连接并适于连接到电流源的两个电源元件（A）和介于导电层（3）和金属基板（1）之间的电介质层（2）。

公开(公告)号：US5036908A

公开(公告)日：1991-08-06

申请号：US260010

申请日：1988-10-19

Applicant: Christopher Petroff ,  Andrew Lowenstein

Inventor： Christopher Petroff ,  Andrew Lowenstein

IPC: F28D15/02

CPC classification number: F28D15/025

Abstract: There is disclosed a high inlet internal artery for use with thermosyphon tubes having condenser and evaporator sections. The high inlet internal artery allows such thermosyphons to operate above previously known maximum power throughput limits by drawing working fluid away from a stagnant pool area at the top of the condenser section of the thermosyphon tubes and transporting that fluid back into the evaporator section of the thermosyphon tube out of contact with upward flowing vapor which could impede the return of condensate. The high inlet artery of the present invention allows the circulation of liquid through a closed path and promotes increased thermal efficiency.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种高入口内部动脉，用于具有冷凝器和蒸发器部分的热虹吸管。 高入口内部动脉允许这种热虹吸管通过将工作流体从热虹吸管的冷凝器部分的顶部处的停滞池区域拉出并将该流体返回到热虹吸管的蒸发器部分中来操作先前已知的最大功率吞吐量极限 管道与向上流动的蒸气接触，这可能阻碍冷凝物的返回。 本发明的高入口动脉允许液体通过封闭路径循环并且促进增加的热效率。

公开(公告)号：US09572495B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

申请号：US13617441

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Joel M. Friedman ,  Christopher Petroff ,  Amr Elbasiony

Inventor： Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Joel M. Friedman ,  Christopher Petroff ,  Amr Elbasiony

IPC: A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/02 ,  G06T7/00 ,  A61F2/82

CPC classification number: A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/02007 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B2034/102 ,  A61F2/82 ,  G06T7/0012 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10101 ,  G06T2207/30101

Abstract: A method and apparatus of automatically locating in an image of a blood vessel the lumen boundary at a position in the vessel and from that measuring the diameter of the vessel. From the diameter of the vessel and estimated blood flow rate, a number of clinically significant physiological parameters are then determined and various user displays of interest generated. One use of these images and parameters is to aid the clinician in the placement of a stent. The system, in one embodiment, uses these measurements to allow the clinician to simulate the placement of a stent and to determine the effect of the placement. In addition, from these patient parameters various patient treatments are then performed.

Abstract translation: 一种自动定位在血管图像中的管腔边界在容器中的位置以及从测量血管直径的方法和装置。 从容器的直径和估计的血流速度，然后确定许多临床显着的生理参数，并且生成各种用户显示关注。 这些图像和参数的一个用途是帮助临床医生放置支架。 在一个实施例中，该系统使用这些测量来允许临床医生模拟支架的放置并确定放置的影响。 此外，从这些患者参数，然后执行各种患者治疗。

公开(公告)号：US08676299B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13484936

申请日：2012-05-31

Applicant: Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Christopher Petroff

Inventor： Joseph M. Schmitt ,  Christopher Petroff

IPC: A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/02154 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0075 ,  A61B5/0084 ,  A61B5/02007 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B5/742

Abstract: An OCT system and method with integrated pressure measurement. In one embodiment, the system includes an interferometer; a wavelength swept laser; a source arm in communication with the wavelength swept laser; a reference arm in communication with a reference reflector; a first photoreceiver having a signal output; a detector arm in communication with the first photoreceiver, a probe interface; a sample arm in communication with a first optical connector of the probe interface; an acquisition and display system comprising: an A/D converter having a signal input in communication with the first photoreceiver signal output and a signal output; a processor system in communication with the A/D converter signal output; and a display in communication with the processor system; and a probe comprising a pressure sensor and configured for connection to the first optical connector of the probe interface, wherein the pressure transducer comprises an optical pressure transducer.

Abstract translation: 具有集成压力测量的OCT系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，系统包括干涉仪; 波长扫描激光; 与波长扫描激光器通信的源臂; 与参考反射器连通的参考臂; 具有信号输出的第一光接收器; 与第一光接收器通信的检测器臂，探针接口; 与所述探针接口的第一光学连接器连通的样品臂; 一种采集和显示系统，包括：具有与第一光接收器信号输出通信的信号输入和信号输出的A / D转换器; 与A / D转换器信号输出通信的处理器系统; 以及与处理器系统通信的显示器; 以及探针，其包括压力传感器并且被配置为连接到所述探针接口的所述第一光学连接器，其中所述压力传感器包括光学压力传感器。