公开(公告)号：US20090054793A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-26

申请号：US12011524

申请日：2008-01-25

Applicant: Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

Inventor： Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

IPC: A61B5/02

CPC classification number: A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/412 ,  A61B5/7203 ,  A61B2562/0219 ,  A61N1/057 ,  A61N1/36564 ,  A61N1/36578

Abstract: A cardiac pressure monitoring device includes a fixation member defining a central opening to facilitate slidably positioning the fixation device about a pacemaker lead wire. At least one sensor is coupled to the fixation member. The at least one sensor is configured to sense a physical, chemical, and/or physiological parameter within a cardiac chamber.

Abstract translation: 心脏压力监测装置包括限定中心开口的固定构件，以便于围绕起搏器引线可动地定位固定装置。 至少一个传感器联接到固定构件。 所述至少一个传感器被配置成感测心室内的物理，化学和/或生理参数。

公开(公告)号：US20090009332A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US12167050

申请日：2008-07-02

Applicant: Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

Inventor： Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

IPC: G08B13/22

CPC classification number: A01K11/007 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/073 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61B5/42 ,  A61B5/4833 ,  A61B5/4839 ,  A61B2560/0219 ,  A61D7/00 ,  A61J3/007 ,  A61J2200/30

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag device for monitoring at least one of ingestion and digestion by a subject of a solid dosage form includes a substrate attachable to the solid dosage form or at least partially embedded into the surface of the solid dosage form and an RFID tag at least partially formed on the substrate. The RFID tag is configured to generate a signal and transmit the generated signal to an external receiver to facilitate monitoring at least one of ingestion and digestion by the subject of the solid dosage form.

Abstract translation: 用于监测由固体剂型的受试者摄入和消化的至少一种的射频识别（RFID）标签装置包括可附着到固体剂型或至少部分地嵌入固体剂型表面的底物和 RFID标签至少部分地形成在基板上。 RFID标签被配置为产生信号并将产生的信号传送到外部接收器，以便于监测被固体剂型的摄取和消化中的至少一种。

公开(公告)号：US20090007679A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US12167109

申请日：2008-07-02

Applicant: Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

Inventor： Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

IPC: G01L7/08 ,  H01G4/40

CPC classification number: G01L9/0072 ,  G01L15/00 ,  G01L19/086 ,  H01G5/16 ,  Y10T29/43

Abstract: A method for fabricating a wireless pressure sensor includes providing a first substrate. A portion of the first substrate is controllably displaced to form a cavity. A conducting material is patterned on the first substrate to form a first capacitor plate and a first inductor. A second substrate is provided. A conducting material is patterned on the second substrate to form a second capacitor plate. The second substrate is attached to the first substrate to seal the cavity such that at least a portion of the second substrate is movable with respect to the first substrate within the cavity in response to a change in an external condition. A hermetically sealed capacitive pressure sensor may reside in the cavity between the first substrate and second substrate.

Abstract translation: 一种制造无线压力传感器的方法包括提供第一基板。 第一基板的一部分被可控地移位以形成空腔。 在第一基板上形成导电材料以形成第一电容器板和第一电感器。 提供第二基板。 在第二基板上形成导电材料以形成第二电容器板。 第二基板附接到第一基板以密封空腔，使得第二基板的至少一部分可响应于外部状态的变化而相对于空腔内的第一基板移动。 密封的电容式压力传感器可以驻留在第一基板和第二基板之间的空腔中。

公开(公告)号：US20080281210A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12011501

申请日：2008-01-25

Applicant: Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

Inventor： Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

IPC: A61B5/0215

CPC classification number: A61B5/02158 ,  A61B5/15003 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  A61M2205/0244 ,  A61M2205/3303 ,  A61M2205/3306 ,  A61M2205/3317 ,  A61M2205/3327 ,  A61M2205/3344 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2205/3523 ,  A61M2205/3592 ,  A61M2230/208 ,  A61M2230/30 ,  A61M2230/63

Abstract: An implantable medical device including a tubular housing defining a passage between a proximal end and a distal end of the housing. The passage providing fluid communication through the housing. A sensing unit is positioned within the passage and coupled to the housing. The sensing unit is configured to sense at least one of a physical, chemical, and physiological parameter within the passage.

Abstract translation: 一种可植入医疗装置，包括限定在所述外壳的近端和远端之间的通道的管状外壳。 该通道提供通过壳体的流体连通。 感测单元定位在通道内并且联接到壳体。 感测单元被配置为感测通道内的物理，化学和生理参数中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US08493187B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US12727306

申请日：2010-03-19

Applicant: Harry D. Rowland ,  Roger Dwight Walking ,  Balamurugan Sundaram ,  Bryan Paul ,  In Soo Ahn ,  Michael Nagy

Inventor： Harry D. Rowland ,  Roger Dwight Walking ,  Balamurugan Sundaram ,  Bryan Paul ,  In Soo Ahn ,  Michael Nagy

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6882 ,  A61B5/726 ,  A61B2562/0219

Abstract: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits a narrowband, fixed frequency excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The ring signal corresponds to the value of the physical parameter being sensed. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined. The low power, simple circuitry required to generate the excitation pulse allows the reader to be a small, battery operated unit. Alternative methods of frequency determination are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供无线传感器读取器以与无线传感器接口。 无线传感器读取器传输窄带固定频率激励脉冲，使无线传感器产生振铃信号。 振铃信号对应于被感测的物理参数的值。 无线传感器读取器接收并放大振铃信号并将信号发送到锁相环。 锁相环中的压控振荡器锁定在环形信号频率上，并以与环形信号频率相关的频率产生计数信号。 压控振荡器处于保持模式，其中控制电压保持恒定，以允许确定计数信号频率。 产生激励脉冲所需的低功耗，简单的电路允许读取器是一个小的，电池供电的单元。 还公开了频率确定的替代方法。

公开(公告)号：US08432265B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US13423693

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: Harry D. Rowland ,  Roger Dwight Watkins ,  Balamurugan Sundaram

Inventor： Harry D. Rowland ,  Roger Dwight Watkins ,  Balamurugan Sundaram

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6882 ,  A61B5/7225 ,  A61B2562/0219

Abstract: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits an excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined.

Abstract translation: 提供无线传感器读取器以与无线传感器接口。 无线传感器读取器传送激励脉冲以使无线传感器产生振铃信号。 无线传感器读取器接收并放大振铃信号并将信号发送到锁相环。 锁相环中的压控振荡器锁定在环形信号频率上，并以与环形信号频率相关的频率产生计数信号。 压控振荡器处于保持模式，其中控制电压保持恒定，以允许确定计数信号频率。

公开(公告)号：US20120286934A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13423693

申请日：2012-03-19

Applicant: Harry D. Rowland ,  Roger Dwight Watkins ,  Balamurugan Sundaram

Inventor： Harry D. Rowland ,  Roger Dwight Watkins ,  Balamurugan Sundaram

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G08C17/02 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6882 ,  A61B5/7225 ,  A61B2562/0219

Abstract: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits an excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined.

Abstract translation: 提供无线传感器读取器以与无线传感器接口。 无线传感器读取器传送激励脉冲以使无线传感器产生振铃信号。 无线传感器读取器接收并放大振铃信号并将信号发送到锁相环。 锁相环中的压控振荡器锁定在环形信号频率上，并以与环形信号频率相关的频率产生计数信号。 压控振荡器处于保持模式，其中控制电压保持恒定，以允许确定计数信号频率。

公开(公告)号：US20100308974A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-09

申请号：US12727306

申请日：2010-03-19

Applicant: Harry D. Rowland ,  Roger Dwight Walking ,  Balamurugan Sundaram ,  Bryan Paul ,  In Soo Ahn ,  Michael Nagy

Inventor： Harry D. Rowland ,  Roger Dwight Walking ,  Balamurugan Sundaram ,  Bryan Paul ,  In Soo Ahn ,  Michael Nagy

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/6882 ,  A61B5/726 ,  A61B2562/0219

Abstract: A wireless sensor reader is provided to interface with a wireless sensor. The wireless sensor reader transmits a narrowband, fixed frequency excitation pulse to cause the wireless sensor to generate a ring signal. The ring signal corresponds to the value of the physical parameter being sensed. The wireless sensor reader receives and amplifies the ring signal and sends the signal to a phase-locked loop. A voltage-controlled oscillator in the phase-locked loop locks onto the ring signal frequency and generates a count signal at a frequency related to the ring signal frequency. The voltage-controlled oscillator is placed into a hold mode where the control voltage is maintained constant to allow the count signal frequency to be determined. The low power, simple circuitry required to generate the excitation pulse allows the reader to be a small, battery operated unit. Alternative methods of frequency determination are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 提供无线传感器读取器以与无线传感器接口。 无线传感器读取器传输窄带固定频率激励脉冲，使无线传感器产生振铃信号。 振铃信号对应于被感测的物理参数的值。 无线传感器读取器接收并放大振铃信号并将信号发送到锁相环。 锁相环中的压控振荡器锁定在环形信号频率上，并以与环形信号频率相关的频率产生计数信号。 压控振荡器处于保持模式，其中控制电压保持恒定，以允许确定计数信号频率。 产生激励脉冲所需的低功耗，简单的电路允许读取器是一个小的，电池供电的单元。 还公开了频率确定的替代方法。

公开(公告)号：US07677107B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-16

申请号：US12167109

申请日：2008-07-02

Applicant: Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

Inventor： Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

IPC: G01L9/12

CPC classification number: G01L9/0072 ,  G01L15/00 ,  G01L19/086 ,  H01G5/16 ,  Y10T29/43

Abstract: A method for fabricating a wireless pressure sensor includes providing a first substrate. A portion of the first substrate is controllably displaced to form a cavity. A conducting material is patterned on the first substrate to form a first capacitor plate and a first inductor. A second substrate is provided. A conducting material is patterned on the second substrate to form a second capacitor plate. The second substrate is attached to the first substrate to seal the cavity such that at least a portion of the second substrate is movable with respect to the first substrate within the cavity in response to a change in an external condition. A hermetically sealed capacitive pressure sensor may reside in the cavity between the first substrate and second substrate.

Abstract translation: 一种制造无线压力传感器的方法包括提供第一基板。 第一基板的一部分被可控地移位以形成空腔。 在第一基板上形成导电材料以形成第一电容器板和第一电感器。 提供第二基板。 在第二基板上形成导电材料以形成第二电容器板。 第二基板附接到第一基板以密封空腔，使得第二基板的至少一部分可响应于外部状态的变化而相对于空腔内的第一基板移动。 密封的电容式压力传感器可以驻留在第一基板和第二基板之间的空腔中。

公开(公告)号：US20080281212A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-13

申请号：US12075858

申请日：2008-03-14

Applicant: Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

Inventor： Anthony I. Nunez ,  Harry D. Rowland

IPC: A61B5/02

CPC classification number: A61B5/0215 ,  A61B5/0031 ,  A61B5/6882 ,  A61B2562/0219

Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a first sensor array movable between a collapsed configuration and a deployed configuration. The first sensor array includes a first main portion and at least one rigid sensor movably coupled to the first main portion. A coupler is operatively coupled to the first sensor array and configured to couple the implantable medical device with respect to a heart chamber.

Abstract translation: 可植入医疗装置包括可在折叠构型和展开配置之间移动的第一传感器阵列。 第一传感器阵列包括第一主要部分和可移动地联接到第一主要部分的至少一个刚性传感器。 耦合器可操作地耦合到第一传感器阵列并且被配置为将可植入医疗装置相对于心室耦合。