Abstract:
The present invention provides an in vivo temperature control system which comprises a means for monitoring the internal temperature of an organ of the body such as the esophagus and for directly adjusting the temperature of the organ depending on the monitoring. The present invention provides an in vivo temperature control system which comprises a catheter that is capable of being inserted into a living body, a temperature probe which has a temperature sensor and is capable of being inserted into the catheter, a liquid storage unit that stores liquid which has been temperature-controlled, a pump that supplies the liquid from the liquid storage unit to the catheter, and a control unit that controls driving of the pump on the basis of a signal detected from the temperature probe, wherein the control unit controls the pump when the signal reaches a preset threshold, and the pump is driven so as to discharge the liquid inside the liquid storage unit to the outside through the catheter.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an in vivo temperature control system which comprises a means for monitoring the internal temperature of an organ of the body such as the esophagus and for directly adjusting the temperature of the organ depending on the monitoring. The present invention provides an in vivo temperature control system which comprises a catheter that is capable of being inserted into a living body, a temperature probe which has a temperature sensor and is capable of being inserted into the catheter, a liquid storage unit that stores liquid which has been temperature-controlled, a pump that supplies the liquid from the liquid storage unit to the catheter, and a control unit that controls driving of the pump on the basis of a signal detected from the temperature probe, wherein the control unit controls the pump when the signal reaches a preset threshold, and the pump is driven so as to discharge the liquid inside the liquid storage unit to the outside through the catheter.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses an esophageal liquid-supply catheter with which it is possible to efficiently supply a liquid to the esophagus and thereby reduce temperature conduction during heating, cooling, etc., caused by ablation of the esophagus. This esophageal liquid-supply catheter comprises a cylindrical member, a plurality of arms of which the proximal-end parts are secured to a distal-end part of the cylindrical member, and a distal-end tip secured to the distal ends of the arms, the esophageal liquid-supply catheter being such that the plurality of arms are capable of deforming and extending outward in the radial direction of the cylindrical member. For example, a shaft that is inserted into the cylindrical member and has the distal end thereof secured to the distal-end tip is provided, and the shaft is caused to slide toward the proximal-end side relative to the cylindrical member, thereby making it possible to cause the arms to extend radially outward.
Abstract:
A microporous membrane roll (33) comprises cores (1, 11, 21, 31) formed in whole or in part from electrically conductive members (12, 13), and microporous membranes (34, S) which are wound around the cores (1, 11, 21, 31). A first surface (100) and a second surface (200) of the microporous membranes (34, S) are respectively equivalently charged with antipolar charges (102, 201). A method of manufacturing the microporous membrane roll (33) includes diselectrifying the microporous membranes (34, S) with a diselectrifier (35), and winding the microporous membranes (34, S) around the cores (1, 11, 21, 31) formed in whole or in part from the electrically conductive members (12, 13). When the microporous membranes (34, S) are unwound from the cores (1, 11, 21, 31), the microporous membranes (34, S) are prevented from being drawn toward either the microporous membrane roll (33) or peripheral devices by static electricity. The microporous membranes (34, S) are useful as a separator in either a fuel cell or a secondary battery. Figure 3
Abstract:
AT LEAST TWO SETS OF ION-GENERATING MEANS (8U) ARE PROVIDED TO FACE EACH OTHER THROUGH A SPACE HAVING AN INSULATING SHEET (S). THE FIRST AND SECOND SURFACES (100, 200) OF THE SHEET (S) ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY IRRADIATED WITH MONOPOLAR ION CLOUDS SUBSTANTIALLY OPPOSITE TO EACH OTHER IN POLARITY GENERATED FROM THE ION-GENERATING MEANS (5D, 5F). THE SHEET (S) IS SUBSEQUENTLY IRRADIATED WITH MONOPOLAR ION CLOUDS REVERSE IN POLARITY TO THAT OF THE PREVIOUSLY APPLIED ION CLOUDS, TO ELIMINATE THE POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CHARGES (101, 102, 201, 202) OF BOTH THE SURFACES (100, 200) OF THE INSULATING SHEET (S).
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a winding apparatus and a producing method for sheets, capable of producing sheets with little electrification from winding start to winding finish and a producing method for sheets. SOLUTION: This winding apparatus for sheets, equipped with a static eliminator fitted in proximity to a winding part of the winding apparatus, comprises a means of calculating electricity eliminating capability from the winding amount of the sheet wound around the winding part, and a means of changing the electricity eliminating capability of the static eliminator. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for manufacturing a thermoplastic resin sheet, quantitatively evaluating the index related to the close contact force of the thermoplastic resin sheet and the surface of a moving cooling body in a static electricity applying casting method, bringing the thermoplastic resin sheet into close contact with the moving cooling body regardless of the kind of a thermoplastic resin or a production condition without involving air, generating no spark discharge and capable of enhancing productivity. SOLUTION: In the method for manufacturing the thermoplastic resin sheet by applying charge to a molten resin sheet and bringing the charged sheet into close contact with the surface of the moving cooling body to quench and solidify the same, charge is injected in the resin sheet so that the maximum value of charge density in the thickness direction of the thermoplastic resin sheet becomes 5 μC/cm or more.