公开(公告)号：US06630677B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US09943570

申请日：2001-08-29

Applicant: Zhiyong Zhao ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Zhiyong Zhao ,  David Hendrix

IPC: H01J3712

CPC classification number: H01J37/12 ,  H01J37/3171

Abstract: An electrostatic lens with glassy graphite electrodes for use in an ion implanter is disclosed. The graphite electrodes have been manufactured to be substantially smooth (glassy) such that irregularities on the surface grain of the graphite, for example peaks or apexes, are no longer present. In an embodiment, employing polished graphite electrostatic lens electrodes does not require the time-consuming conditioning operations under vacuum that are typically needed with conventional graphite electrodes, and thus offers the advantage of increased uptime for an ion implantation system. In addition, because surface irregularities are not present to serve as discharge points for electrostatic buildup, the use of glassy graphite electrodes as disclosed offers the advantage of electrostatic discharge reduction. Reduction of electrostatic discharge results in decreased particulate contamination from discharge events, as well as lessening of the probability of irreparable physical damage to implantation target material.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于离子注入机的具有玻璃状石墨电极的静电透镜。 石墨电极已被制造成基本上光滑（玻璃状），使得不再存在石墨表面晶粒上的凹凸，例如峰或顶点。 在一个实施例中，使用抛光的石墨静电透镜电极不需要在常规石墨电极通常需要的真空下的耗时的调节操作，因此提供了离子注入系统的正常运行时间增加的优点。 此外，由于不存在表面不规则性以用作静电积聚的放电点，因此所公开的玻璃状石墨电极的使用提供了静电放电还原的优点。 静电放电的减少导致放电事件引起的颗粒污染减少，以及降低对植入靶材料的不可挽回的物理损伤的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US06852990B1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-08

申请号：US09896381

申请日：2001-06-29

Applicant: Zhiyong Zhao ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Zhiyong Zhao ,  David Hendrix

IPC: H01J37/02 ,  H01J61/00

CPC classification number: H01J37/026 ,  H01J2237/0041

Abstract: A method for electrostatic discharge depolarization is implemented. The buildup of charge on tool structures in fabrication tools for semiconductor processing may be expected to be of concern whenever high voltage is employed near the structure in a tool. The process herein includes selectively exposing the structure to a plasma for a selected time interval. The duration of the exposure time interval is sufficient to reduce the polarization of the structure whereby the forces due to the polarization do not interfere with the transport or movement of a wafer being processed.

Abstract translation: 实现了静电放电去极化的方法。 只要在工具中的结构附近采用高电压，可以预期在半导体处理用制造工具中的工具结构上的电荷的积累。 本文的方法包括在所选择的时间间隔内将结构选择性地暴露于等离子体。 曝光时间间隔的持续时间足以减少结构的极化，由此由偏振引起的力不会干扰被处理的晶片的传输或移动。

公开(公告)号：US08226605B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US10016128

申请日：2001-12-17

Applicant: Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  Calvin Blankenship ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  Calvin Blankenship ,  David Hendrix

IPC: A61F7/12

CPC classification number: A61M5/44 ,  A61M5/1415 ,  A61M2205/14 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2205/3653

Abstract: An IV line temperature controlled warming device includes a housing and a fluid cassette or cartridge that receives fluid from an IV line and includes intravenous line tubing arranged in a preformed configuration. The configuration includes tubing sections arranged in generally circular and concentric portions and a central serpentine tubing section that basically reverses fluid flow and facilitates flow in opposing directions within adjacent tubing sections. The fluid cassette is retained within the device on a base plate partially disposed within a device housing interior, while a housing cover is selectively opened and closed to permit access to the base plate. The base plate includes a heater plate disposed thereon, while the cover and heater plate each include heating elements to apply heat to opposing surfaces of the tubing cassette. The heating elements are controlled by a controller in response to measured temperatures of the heater plate and fluid.

Abstract translation: IV线温度控制加温装置包括壳体和从IV管线接收流体的流体盒或盒，并且包括布置成预成型构型的静脉管线管。 该构造包括布置成大致圆形和同心部分的管段，以及中心蛇形管段，其基本上反转流体流动并促进在相邻管段内相反方向的流动。 流体盒被保持在装置内的部分设置在装置壳体内部的底板上，而壳体盖选择性地打开和关闭以允许接近基板。 基板包括设置在其上的加热板，而盖和加热板各自包括加热元件以将热量施加到管道盒的相对表面。 响应于加热器板和流体的测量温度，加热元件由控制器控制。

公开(公告)号：US07854230B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US10836237

申请日：2004-05-03

Applicant: Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  David Hendrix

IPC: A61F5/37 ,  A61F13/00 ,  A61B19/08 ,  A47K3/02 ,  A47K1/06 ,  H05B1/00 ,  H05B3/00 ,  H05B11/00 ,  H05B1/02 ,  D06F75/26 ,  F24C1/00 ,  F24C11/00

CPC classification number: A61F7/0085 ,  A61B46/10

Abstract: A medical instrument thermal treatment system according to the present invention is in the form of a stand including a thermally treated tray to thermally treat medical instruments. The stand includes a frame to support the tray, while a drape including a sensing device is disposed over the tray to form a drape container or receptacle within the tray for collecting a sterile medium. The tray is thermally treated to heat the sterile medium in order to warm medical instruments or other medical items placed in the tray. The sensing device provides a signal to the system indicating the presence of liquid and/or leaks within the drape container to facilitate control of system operation.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的医疗器械热处理系统是具有用于热处理医疗器械的热处理托盘的支架的形式。 支架包括用于支撑托盘的框架，而包括传感装置的悬垂布置在托盘上方以在托盘内形成用于收集无菌介质的盖布容器或容器。 对托盘进行热处理以加热无菌介质，以便加热放置在托盘中的医疗器械或其他医疗用品。 感测装置向系统提供指示在悬垂容器内存在液体和/或泄漏的信号以便于系统操作的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20100200561A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12763384

申请日：2010-04-20

Applicant: Durward I. Faries, JR. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Durward I. Faries, JR. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  David Hendrix

IPC: F27D11/00

CPC classification number: A61B50/22 ,  A61B50/10 ,  A61B2050/105

Abstract: A system according to the present invention includes a cabinet, a basin positioned within the cabinet to contain and thermally treat a liquid bath, and a rack or tray disposed on the cabinet that supports exposed scope optics above the liquid bath within the basin. The scope optics resides outside of the bath in a dry state, thereby permitting the remaining scope portions within the bath to be thermally treated. This enables accurate temperature warming of the scope to reduce trauma of tissue and retrieval of enhanced images by the scope during a medical procedure. The present invention permits medical personnel or operating room staff to warm scopes in a controlled environment while maintaining scope optics in a dry state.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的系统包括机柜，位于机柜内的盆以容纳和热处理液槽;以及设置在机柜上的机架或托盘，其支撑在盆内的液槽上方的暴露的镜面光学元件。 范围光学器件处于干燥状态的浴槽外部，从而允许浴中的剩余范围部分被热处理。 这使得范围的精确温度变暖可以减少组织的创伤，并且在医疗过程中通过范围检索增强的图像。 本发明允许医务人员或手术室工作人员在受控环境中温暖范围，同时保持干燥状态下的范围光学元件。

公开(公告)号：US20100116810A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-13

申请号：US12624603

申请日：2009-11-24

Applicant: Durward I. Faries, JR. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Durward I. Faries, JR. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  David Hendrix

IPC: F27D11/00 ,  B32B3/06 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01M3/04

CPC classification number: A61B1/127 ,  A61F7/00 ,  Y10T428/24008

Abstract: A system according to the present invention includes a cabinet, a basin positioned within the cabinet to contain and thermally treat a liquid bath, and a support assembly that stabilizes a surgical scope. The support assembly may include a first support that elevates scope optics above the liquid bath within the basin, and a second support that positions the shaft of the scope within the liquid bath, but above the floor and away from the walls of the basin. The scope optics resides outside of the bath in a dry state, while the remaining scope portions are positioned within the bath so the portions can be thermally treated. The support assembly enables a user to warm selected portions of the scope, while protecting the scope, the basin, and/or a drape lining the basin from damage caused when the scope contacts the basin.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的系统包括机壳，位于机柜内的盆以容纳和热处理液体浴，以及稳定手术范围的支撑组件。 支撑组件可以包括第一支撑件，其将在液槽内的液槽上方的范围光学元件提升，以及第二支撑件，其将示波器的轴定位在液槽内，但位于地板之上并且远离盆地的壁。 范围光学器件处于干燥状态的浴液外部，而剩余的范围部分位于浴中，从而可以对这些部分进行热处理。 支撑组件使得使用者能够保护范围的所选部分，同时保护范围，盆地和/或衬垫衬垫以避免当示波器接触盆地时造成的损坏。

公开(公告)号：US07276675B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US11500435

申请日：2006-08-08

Applicant: Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  Calvin Blankenship ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  Calvin Blankenship ,  David Hendrix

IPC: A61M5/00 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: A61M5/445 ,  A61G12/001 ,  A61J1/10 ,  A61J1/1462 ,  A61J1/1468 ,  A61J1/1487 ,  A61J2200/30 ,  A61J2200/42 ,  A61J2200/72 ,  A61J2205/10 ,  A61J2205/20 ,  A61J2205/30 ,  A61J2205/50 ,  A61J2205/60 ,  A61M2205/362 ,  A61M2205/60 ,  A61M2205/6054 ,  A61M2205/6072 ,  G01K11/12 ,  G06F19/00

Abstract: Various present invention devices enable adherence to requirements for medical items. A medical item of the present invention includes a monitoring or data recording device to monitor and/or record medical solution conditions. The device may further include indicators to indicate compliance of the medical solution with prescribed requirements (e.g., manufacturer, medical standard or regulation, etc.). The medical item may alternatively include a barcode or transponder to uniquely identify the medical item to a thermal treatment system measuring and storing conditions in a central database. The present invention further includes various thermal treatment systems that monitor medical items for prescribed requirements and display the monitored parameters to medical personnel. In addition, the present invention may place time stamp information on medical items to enable determination by medical personnel of compliance with prescribed requirements.

公开(公告)号：US07176030B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US10172731

申请日：2002-06-17

Applicant: Durward Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce Heymann ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Durward Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce Heymann ,  David Hendrix

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: A61L2/28 ,  A61B46/00 ,  A61B2017/0023 ,  A61B2090/0814 ,  A61B2560/0276

Abstract: A disposable medical item for use with medical equipment includes circuitry forming an electrical path between the item and medical equipment. The circuitry is coupled to a medical equipment controller or independent microprocessor and includes a fuse. The controller transmits a status signal over the path in response to the equipment receiving the item. A disabled fuse prevents traversal of the path by the status signal, thereby indicating prior item use. If the controller does not detect the status signal, medical equipment operation is disabled. Otherwise, the controller transmits over the path a signal sufficient to disable the fuse to indicate item use and verifies the disabled fuse status. If the disabled fuse status is verified, the controller enables equipment operation. The controller periodically checks the fuse status during equipment operation and disables operation in response to a prior used item inserted into the medical equipment.

Abstract translation: 与医疗设备一起使用的一次性医疗用品包括在物品与医疗设备之间形成电路径的电路。 电路耦合到医疗设备控制器或独立的微处理器并且包括保险丝。 响应于接收物品的设备，控制器通过路径发送状态信号。 禁用的保险丝防止通过状态信号对路径进行遍历，从而指示先前的项目使用。 如果控制器未检测到状态信号，则禁用医疗设备操作。 否则，控制器通过路径发送足以禁用保险丝以指示物品使用的信号，并验证禁用的保险丝状态。 如果禁用保险丝状态被验证，控制器将使设备运行。 控制器在设备操作期间周期性地检查熔丝状态，并且响应于插入到医疗设备中的先前使用的项目而禁用操作。

公开(公告)号：US06768085B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US10076112

申请日：2002-02-15

Applicant: Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  Calvin Blankenship ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  Calvin Blankenship ,  David Hendrix

IPC: H05B102

CPC classification number: A61M5/445 ,  A61M2205/3653

Abstract: A temperature controlled system according to the present invention includes a housing with a compartment defined therein that includes a heating assembly with a generally ‘U’-shaped heating plate and corresponding heater. The heating plate is configured to evenly distribute heat to a medical item (e.g., a medical solution container, etc.) placed thereon, while a limit switch facilitates control of heater actuation in response to placement of a medical item on the heating plate. A controller facilitates entry of desired temperatures and controls the heating assembly based on a comparison of the desired temperature with a temperature of the medical item measured by a temperature sensor. The system housing may further include a storage compartment for receiving and retaining medical items prior to being heated within the heating compartment.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的温度控制系统包括具有限定在其中的隔室的壳体，其包括具有大致“U”形加热板和相应的加热器的加热组件。 加热板构造成将热均匀地分配到放置在其上的医疗用品（例如，医用溶液容器等）上，而限位开关便于响应于加热板上的医疗物品的放置来控制加热器致动。 控制器便于进入所需温度，并且基于所需温度与由温度传感器测量的医疗物品的温度的比较来控制加热组件。 系统壳体还可以包括用于在加热室内被加热之前接收和保留医疗物品的储藏室。

公开(公告)号：US06660974B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-09

申请号：US10127675

申请日：2002-04-23

Applicant: Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  Calvin Blankenship ,  David Hendrix

Inventor： Durward I. Faries, Jr. ,  Bruce R. Heymann ,  Calvin Blankenship ,  David Hendrix

IPC: A61B1900

CPC classification number: A61F7/0241 ,  A61M5/445 ,  A61M2205/362

Abstract: A surgical warming system includes at least one and generally two or more compartments, whereby each compartment is separately heatable and controllable over its own range of temperatures. The compartments may be implemented as separate warmer units in stacked relation. Alternatively, the compartments may be constructed into a single cabinet structure. The heat within each compartment is provided by forcing air through a heating chamber and into the compartment whereby the forced air is recycled and mixed with make-up air. Each individually controllable compartment enables an operator to simultaneously maintain the individual compartments of the same warming system at different desired temperatures. In addition, the warming system further includes for each compartment a display and a tray or drawer with individual receptacles and corresponding monitoring assemblies in order to indicate the temperature and residence time of each item heated within that compartment.