公开(公告)号：US07047085B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-16

申请号：US10772397

申请日：2004-02-06

Applicant: Joan M. Cory ,  Philip C. Cory

Inventor： Joan M. Cory ,  Philip C. Cory

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/36021 ,  A61B5/4893

Abstract: An improved nerve stimulator needle which allows for improved ease of use and efficacy in the performance of targeted drug delivery to nerve. A variable control mechanism is contained in a housing to which a needle is attached and several electrical conductors are attached. The housing contains an embedded fluid path through which a syringe is attached to the needle. The variable control mechanism and the housing allows for positioning the needle and applying current to the needle with the same hand. The needle may also contain a linear resistive coating that enables the determination of the depth of the needle by determining the resistance of the length of the needle above the skin surface of a patient. Another embodiment of the needle may include an optical variable control mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20110082383A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：US12962382

申请日：2010-12-07

Applicant: Philip C. Cory ,  Joan M. Cory ,  Waldean A. Schulz ,  Daniel A. Kramer ,  Paul L. Ray

Inventor： Philip C. Cory ,  Joan M. Cory ,  Waldean A. Schulz ,  Daniel A. Kramer ,  Paul L. Ray

IPC: A61B5/053

CPC classification number: A61B5/4893 ,  A61B5/0536 ,  A61B5/4041 ,  A61B5/4519

Abstract: Systems and methods for discriminating and locating tissues within a body involve applying a waveform signal to tissue between two electrodes and measuring the electrical characteristics of the signal transmitted through the tissue. At least one of the electrodes is constrained in area so that localized electrical characteristics of the tissue are measured. Such localized electrical characteristics are determined over a portion of a body of the subject by using an array of electrodes or electrodes that can be moved over the body. A controller may implement the process and perform calculations on the measured data to identify tissue types and locations within the measured area, and to present results in graphical form. Results may be combined with other tissue imaging technologies and with image-guided systems.

Abstract translation: 用于区分和定位身体内的组织的系统和方法包括将波形信号施加到两个电极之间的组织并测量透过组织的信号的电特性。 电极中的至少一个被限制在区域中，使得测量组织的局部电特性。 通过使用能够在身体上移动的电极阵列或电极来确定这种局部电特性，使其在身体的一部分上被确定。 控制器可以实施该过程并且对所测量的数据执行计算以识别测量区域内的组织类型和位置，并以图形形式呈现结果。 结果可能与其他组织成像技术和图像引导系统相结合。

公开(公告)号：US06706016B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-16

申请号：US09989206

申请日：2001-11-21

Applicant: Joan M. Cory ,  Philip C. Cory

Inventor： Joan M. Cory ,  Philip C. Cory

IPC: A61M500

CPC classification number: A61N1/36021 ,  A61B5/4893

Abstract: An improved nerve stimulator needle which allows for improved ease of use and efficacy in the performance of targeted drug delivery to nerve. A variable control mechanism is contained in a housing to which a needle is attached and several electrical conductors are attached. The housing contains an embedded fluid path through which a syringe is attached to the needle. The variable control mechanism and the housing allows for positioning the needle and applying current to the needle with the same hand. The needle may also contain a linear resistive coating that enables the determination of the depth of the needle by determining the resistance of the length of the needle above the skin surface of a patient. Another embodiment of the needle may include an optical variable control mechanism.

Abstract translation: 一种改进的神经刺激针，其允许改善的使用方便性和在向神经的靶向药物递送中的功效。 可变控制机构包含在附接有针的壳体中，并且附接有多个电导体。 壳体包含嵌入式流体路径，注射器通过该流体路径连接到针上。 可变控制机构和壳体允许用针定位针并用相同的手施加电流到针。 针还可以包含线性电阻涂层，其能够通过确定针在患者皮肤表面上的长度的电阻来确定针的深度。 针的另一实施例可以包括光学可变控制机构。

公开(公告)号：US06609018B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-19

申请号：US09912535

申请日：2001-07-26

Applicant: Philip C. Cory ,  Joan M. Cory

Inventor： Philip C. Cory ,  Joan M. Cory

IPC: A61B504

CPC classification number: A61B5/4893 ,  A61B5/04001 ,  A61B5/04085 ,  A61B5/0531 ,  A61B2562/0209 ,  A61B2562/046

Abstract: A system for detecting and marking the positions of peripheral nerves is disclosed. A disposable or reusable electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes is combined with a disposable sensor attachment system comprising conductor islands. In use, the electrode array is connected to a peripheral nerve detection instrument. The disposable sensor attachment system is attached to an electrode sensor region. The sensor attachment system is then adhered to an area of skin, detection is carried out, and then the electrode array is peeled back from the skin, leaving a skin marking guide in place. The skin marking guide is then used to mark areas of interest to a therapist.

公开(公告)号：US5769726A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-23

申请号：US842265

申请日：1997-04-24

Applicant: Philip C. Cory

Inventor： Philip C. Cory

IPC: A63J5/02 ,  A63G31/00

CPC classification number: A63J5/023

Abstract: An apparatus for generating sparks over a selected area to be used for theatrical effects. Metal wire having a diameter in the range of 0.020-0.125 inches is provided by two, independent supply sources. Each wire supply source is coupled to a wire guide which imposes synchronous, linear movement to each wire source at a selected rate. Each wire source is coupled to a tip assembly which places the terminus of each wire source adjacent one another. The positive and negative electrodes of a direct current power source are electrically connected to a respective terminus of each of the pair of wire sources, the output of the direct current power source is amplified to voltage sufficient to atomize the wire when the power source is short circuited. The atomization of the wire results in the production of heated, metallic particles simulating generated sparks. A source of compressed air is disposed adjacent the point of atomization. The atomized particles are disseminated across an area determined by the force imposed thereon by the compressed air.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在用于戏剧效果的选定区域产生火花的装置。 直径在0.020-0.125英寸范围内的金属线由两个独立的电源提供。 每个电线源耦合到电线引导件，其以选定的速率对每个电线源施加同步的线性移动。 每个线源耦合到尖端组件，其将每个线源的终端彼此相邻。 直流电源的正极和负极电连接到一对导线源的每一个的相应末端，当电源短路时，直流电源的输出被放大到足以雾化电线的电压 电路 导线的雾化导致产生模拟产生的火花的加热的金属颗粒。 压缩空气源邻近雾化点设置。 雾化的颗粒通过由压缩空气施加在其上的力确定的区域分散。

公开(公告)号：US5687919A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-18

申请号：US625145

申请日：1996-04-01

Applicant: Philip C. Cory

Inventor： Philip C. Cory

IPC: F25C3/00 ,  F25C5/12 ,  B02C18/08

CPC classification number: F25C5/12 ,  F25C3/00 ,  Y10S241/17

Abstract: An apparatus for producing simulated snow effects for theatrical environments. To create simulated snow in the quantities and qualities necessary for theatrical effects, ice is used as the source material. A plurality of storage channels are adapted for holding and channeling blocks of ice to the snow creating member. A rotating disc incorporates a plurality of radially directed, adjustable cutting blades mounted in the surface of the disc. The disc is rotatable beneath each of the ice supply channels. Each of the cutting blades is pivotable along one radial edge thereof, the angular position of the blade relative to the surface of the disc determining the thickness of the layer of ice shaved from the surface of the ice block in contact therewith. Immediately forwardly of each ice cutting blade is an aperture disposed in the disc to provide a downwardly directed fluid force to the shaved ice. When elevated, shavings or flakes of ice having a selectable thickness from 0.005-0.030 inches may be distributable over an area in excess of 2,000 square feet.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为戏剧环境产生模拟雪影响的装置。 为了在戏剧效果所需的数量和质量上创造出模拟的雪，冰被用作源材料。 多个存储通道适于将冰块保持和引导到积雪构件。 旋转盘包括安装在盘的表面中的多个径向指向的可调节切割刀片。 光盘可以在每个冰供应通道下方旋转。 每个切割刀片沿着其一个径向边缘可枢转，叶片相对于盘的表面的角度位置确定从与冰块接触的冰块表面刮下的冰层的厚度。 每个冰切割刀片的前方立即是设置在盘中的孔，以向剃刮的冰提供向下指向的流体力。 当升高时，具有0.005-0.030英寸的可选择厚度的冰的切屑或薄片可以分布在超过2000平方英尺的区域上。

公开(公告)号：US20120323134A1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-20

申请号：US13501438

申请日：2012-02-27

Applicant: Philip C. Cory

Inventor： Philip C. Cory

IPC: A61B5/053

CPC classification number: A61B5/4893 ,  A61B5/0536

Abstract: Systems and methods for discriminating and locating nerve tissues within a body involve applying a waveform signal to tissue between two electrodes and measuring the electrical characteristics of the signal transmitted through the tissue. Using impedance measurements, the (x, y) coordinates of a nerve relative to an electrode array on the skin surface, and the z-coordinate of the nerve depth position, may be determined. A controller may implement the process and perform the impedance calculations on the measured data to identify tissue types and locations within the measured area, and to present results in graphical form. Results may be combined with other tissue imaging technologies and with image-guided systems.

Abstract translation: 用于区分和定位体内神经组织的系统和方法包括将波形信号施加到两个电极之间的组织并测量透过组织的信号的电特性。 使用阻抗测量，可以确定神经相对于皮肤表面上的电极阵列的（x，y）坐标和神经深度位置的z坐标。 控制器可以实现该过程并对测量的数据执行阻抗计算以识别测量区域内的组织类型和位置，并以图形形式呈现结果。 结果可能与其他组织成像技术和图像引导系统相结合。

公开(公告)号：US20080039914A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11385680

申请日：2006-03-22

Applicant: Joan M. Cory ,  Philip C. Cory

Inventor： Joan M. Cory ,  Philip C. Cory

IPC: A61N1/00

CPC classification number: A61N1/0551 ,  A61N1/36014

Abstract: A needle apparatus capable of measuring the depth of the needle in tissue of a patient includes a linear resistive coating on the needle. Resistance of the resistive layer changes with the length of the resistive layer. The depth of the needle in tissue is determined by measuring the resistance of the length of the needle above the skin surface of the patient.

Abstract translation: 能够测量患者组织中针的深度的针装置包括针上的线性电阻涂层。 电阻层的电阻随电阻层的长度而变化。 组织中针的深度通过测量针在患者皮肤表面上方的长度的电阻来确定。

公开(公告)号：US06564079B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09624397

申请日：2000-07-27

Applicant: Philip C. Cory ,  Joan M. Cory

Inventor： Philip C. Cory ,  Joan M. Cory

IPC: A61B504

CPC classification number: A61B5/4893 ,  A61B5/04001 ,  A61B5/04085 ,  A61B5/0531 ,  A61B2562/0209 ,  A61B2562/046

Abstract: A system for detecting and marking the positions of peripheral nerves is disclosed. A reusable electrode array comprising a plurality of electrodes is combined with a disposable skin attachment system comprising hydrogel islands. In use, the electrode array is connected to a peripheral nerve detection instrument. The disposable skin attachment system is then attached to an electrode sensor region. The skin attachment system is then adhered to an area of skin, detection is carried out, and then the electrode array is peeled back from the skin, leaving a skin marking guide in place. The skin marking guide is then used to mark areas of interest to a therapist.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于检测和标记周围神经位置的系统。 包括多个电极的可重复使用的电极阵列与包含水凝胶岛的一次性皮肤附着系统组合。 在使用中，电极阵列连接到周围神经检测仪器。 然后将一次性皮肤附着系统附接到电极传感器区域。 然后将皮肤附着系统粘附到皮肤区域，进行检测，然后将电极阵列从皮肤剥离，留下皮肤标记导板。 皮肤标记指南然后用于标记治疗师感兴趣的区域。

公开(公告)号：US5560372A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-01

申请号：US190394

申请日：1994-02-02

Applicant: Philip C. Cory

Inventor： Philip C. Cory

IPC: A61B5/05

CPC classification number: A61B5/4893 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/4041

Abstract: A device for non-invasively locating the presence of peripheral nerves. The peripheral nerve mapping device has a sampling electrode comprising an array of a plurality of sub-electrodes, a reference electrode, a square wave constant current source, and a multiplexer serially multiplexed to the array of the sub-electrodes. The voltage differential between each of the sub-electrodes and the reference electrode is measured as the current is serially distributed to the sub-electrodes and displayed on an array of light emitting diodes. The voltage differential indicates the presence of peripheral nerves and may be used to identify sites of nerve trauma or transection.

Abstract translation: 用于非侵入性定位外周神经存在的装置。 周边神经测绘装置具有包括多个子电极阵列的参考电极，参考电极，方波恒流源和串联多路复用到子电极阵列的多路复用器的采样电极。 当电流串联分布到子电极并显示在发光二极管阵列上时，测量每个子电极和参考电极之间的电压差。 电压差表示外周神经的存在，可用于识别神经损伤或横断的部位。