公开(公告)号：EP0116921A3

公开(公告)日：1986-06-11

申请号：EP84101389

申请日：1984-02-10

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L. ,  Bousquet, Gerald G. ,  Regan, James F. ,  Bielawa, Robert J.

IPC: A61L02/12

CPC classification number: A61M39/18 ,  A61L2/12

Abstract: A microwave sterilizer for sterilizing a connector or coupling that interconnects a first conduit from a source of liquid to be infused into a living body to a second conduit implanted in the body. The apparatus of the invention comprises a housing having first and second members forming a guided wave structure adapted to be removably closed around the coupling or connector and further including first and second clamping means. The clamping means are adapted to clamp respective conduits and are operable to isolate a charge of the liquid within the connector. A microwave source is used to generate energy which in turn is coupled to the guided wave structure to cause heating of the liquid charge to a temperature level to cause sterilization so as to destroy substantially all form of bacteria therein. After a predetermined heating sequence, the apparatus is released and the bag side clamping means is first released so as to pass the sterilized charge of liquid into the source or bag.

公开(公告)号：EP0116921A2

公开(公告)日：1984-08-29

申请号：EP84101389.9

申请日：1984-02-10

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L. ,  Bousquet, Gerald G. ,  Regan, James F. ,  Bielawa, Robert J.

IPC: A61L2/12

CPC classification number: A61M39/18 ,  A61L2/12

Abstract: A microwave sterilizer for sterilizing a connector or coupling that interconnects a first conduit from a source of liquid to be infused into a living body to a second conduit implanted in the body. The apparatus of the invention comprises a housing having first and second members forming a guided wave structure adapted to be removably closed around the coupling or connector and further including first and second clamping means. The clamping means are adapted to clamp respective conduits and are operable to isolate a charge of the liquid within the connector. A microwave source is used to generate energy which in turn is coupled to the guided wave structure to cause heating of the liquid charge to a temperature level to cause sterilization so as to destroy substantially all form of bacteria therein. After a predetermined heating sequence, the apparatus is released and the bag side clamping means is first released so as to pass the sterilized charge of liquid into the source or bag.

Abstract translation: 一种用于消毒连接器或联接器的微波消毒器，所述连接器或联接器将第一管道与待注入生物体内的液体源互连到植入体内的第二管道。 本发明的装置包括具有第一和第二构件的外壳，该第一和第二构件形成适于围绕联接器或连接器可移除地闭合的导波结构，并且还包括第一和第二夹紧装置。 夹紧装置适于夹紧相应的导管并且可操作以隔离连接器内的液体的电荷。 微波源被用于产生能量，该能量又与导波结构耦合以引起液体加热到一定的温度水平以引起消毒，从而基本上破坏其中所有形式的细菌。 在预定的加热程序之后，释放设备并且首先释放袋侧夹紧装置，以便将已消毒的液体量输送到源或袋中。

公开(公告)号：EP0256524A1

公开(公告)日：1988-02-24

申请号：EP87111756.0

申请日：1987-08-13

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L.

IPC: A61N5/02 ,  A61F7/00

CPC classification number: A61N5/02

Abstract: A system and associated method that combines microwave detection (radiometry) with microwave heating (hyperthermia) for the treatment of cancer with a microwave radiometric detector is operable during a receive mode of operation to establish signal path characteristics and a microwave transmitter is operable during a transmit mode of operation to carry out the hyperthermia treatment. There is provided an antenna array of a plurality antennae (12) disposed over the tumor site (10).These antennae are coupled to separate signal channels. During the receive mode of operation the separate channel signals are combined for coupling to the microwave radiometric detector to enable adjustment of the phase of the separate antenna signals so as to maximize the signal detected at the microwave radiometric detector. Thereafter, during the transmit mode of operation the microwave transmitter couples signals to the signal channels to provide beam focusing of the microwave energy on to the tumor site.

Abstract translation: 将微波检测（辐射测量）与微波加热（热疗）结合用于用微波辐射检测器治疗癌症的系统和相关方法在接收操作模式期间可操作以建立信号路径特性，并且微波发射器在传输期间可操作 手术方式进行热疗治疗。 提供了设置在肿瘤部位（10）上方的多个天线（12）的天线阵列。这些天线耦合到分离的信号通道。 在接收操作模式期间，分离的信道信号被组合以耦合到微波辐射检测器，以便能够调整分离的天线信号的相位，以便使在微波辐射检测器处检测到的信号最大化。 此后，在发射操作模式期间，微波发射器将信号耦合到信号通道，以将微波能量的波束​​聚焦提供给肿瘤部位。

公开(公告)号：EP0222315A2

公开(公告)日：1987-05-20

申请号：EP86115338.5

申请日：1986-11-05

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L.

IPC: A61B5/05 ,  G01R29/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/4312 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/0507 ,  G01K11/006

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cancerous tumor detection employing a plurality of microwave antennae supported in an array conforming substantially in size to the breast that is being screened. In one embodiment of the invention a single array is used and another embodiment for larger breasts a pair of arrays are used. A microwave radiometer is used for detecting temperature readings corresponding respectively to the breast temperature at sites underlying the receiving antennae. Also, in accordance with the invention compression is employed so as to reduce tissue thickness enabling far more rapid reading of antenna sites.

公开(公告)号：EP0222315B1

公开(公告)日：1991-03-13

申请号：EP86115338.5

申请日：1986-11-05

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L.

IPC: A61B5/05 ,  G01R29/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/4312 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/0507 ,  G01K11/006

公开(公告)号：EP0116921B1

公开(公告)日：1990-06-27

申请号：EP84101389.9

申请日：1984-02-10

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L. ,  Bousquet, Gerald G. ,  Regan, James F. ,  Bielawa, Robert J.

IPC: A61L2/12

CPC classification number: A61M39/18 ,  A61L2/12

公开(公告)号：EP0222315A3

公开(公告)日：1988-04-06

申请号：EP86115338

申请日：1986-11-05

Applicant: M/A-COM, INC.

Inventor： Carr, Kenneth L.

IPC: A61B05/00 ,  G01R29/08

CPC classification number: A61B5/4312 ,  A61B5/015 ,  A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/0507 ,  G01K11/006

Abstract: A method and apparatus for cancerous tumor detection employing a plurality of microwave antennae supported in an array conforming substantially in size to the breast that is being screened. In one embodiment of the invention a single array is used and another embodiment for larger breasts a pair of arrays are used. A microwave radiometer is used for detecting temperature readings corresponding respectively to the breast temperature at sites underlying the receiving antennae. Also, in accordance with the invention compression is employed so as to reduce tissue thickness enabling far more rapid reading of antenna sites.