公开(公告)号：US09610459B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US12509362

申请日：2009-07-24

Applicant: Daniel Rogers Burnett ,  Christopher Hermanson ,  James H. Ahlman ,  Bruno Strul

Inventor： Daniel Rogers Burnett ,  Christopher Hermanson ,  James H. Ahlman ,  Bruno Strul

IPC: A61N2/02 ,  A61N2/00

CPC classification number: A61N2/02 ,  A61N2/006 ,  A61N2/008

Abstract: An energy emitting apparatus for providing a medical therapy includes one or more energy generators, a logic controller connected to the one or more energy generators, and optionally one or more sensors that are connected to the logic controller for detecting muscle stimulation or electric conduction in a target nerve. The energy generators produce energy focused on the target nerve upon receiving a signal from the logic controller, and the energy can be varied by the logic controller according to an input provided by the one or more sensors. In certain embodiments, the energy emitting apparatus includes one or more conductive coils that produce a magnetic field focused on the target nerve upon receiving an electric current. In certain embodiments, a variety of cooling mechanisms or systems may be implemented for cooling the coil.

公开(公告)号：US09005102B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13457228

申请日：2012-04-26

Applicant: Daniel R. Burnett ,  Christopher Hermanson ,  James H. Ahlman ,  Bruno Strul

Inventor： Daniel R. Burnett ,  Christopher Hermanson ,  James H. Ahlman ,  Bruno Strul

IPC: A61N1/36 ,  A61N2/00 ,  A61N2/02 ,  A61N1/08

CPC classification number: A61N2/008 ,  A61B5/0488 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/36007 ,  A61N1/36014 ,  A61N2/002 ,  A61N2/004 ,  A61N2/006 ,  A61N2/02

Abstract: Energy emitting systems are provided which include an adjustable conductive coil configured to generate a magnetic or electromagnetic field focused on a target nerve. The coil includes a central aperture which may be adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration having a radius greater than the radius of the first configuration. The adjustable or movable nature of the coil allows the conductive coil to conform to, accommodate, or be positioned on a particular anatomical structure of a patient to position the coil in proximity to the underlying target nerve. In certain embodiments, methods of magnetic induction therapy are provided which include positioning a conductive coil relative to a portion of a patient's body by adjusting the central aperture of the coil such that the coil may conform to, accommodate or be positioned on the portion of the patient's body in proximity to the underlying target nerve.

Abstract translation: 提供能量发射系统，其包括被配置为产生聚焦在目标神经上的磁场或电磁场的可调导电线圈。 线圈包括可以在第一配置和第二配置之间可调节的中心孔，其具有大于第一配置的半径的半径。 线圈的可调节或可移动的性质允许导电线圈符合，适应或定位在患者的特定解剖结构上，以将线圈定位在接近下面的目标神经。 在某些实施例中，提供了磁感应治疗的方法，其包括通过调节线圈的中心孔来相对于患者身体的一部分定位导电线圈，使得线圈可以符合，适应或定位在患者身体的一部分上 患者的身体靠近潜在的目标神经。

公开(公告)号：US20100305565A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12790561

申请日：2010-05-28

Applicant: Csaba Truckai ,  Bruno Strul

Inventor： Csaba Truckai ,  Bruno Strul

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/1213 ,  A61B2018/143 ,  A61B2218/002

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of electrosurgery, and more particularly to systems and methods for ablating, cauterizing and/or coagulating body tissue using radio frequency energy. More in particular, the systems utilize voltage threshold means for controlling the voltage applied to tissue in a cycle-to-cycle manner.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及电外科领域，更具体地涉及使用射频能量烧蚀，烧灼和/或凝结身体组织的系统和方法。 更具体地，系统利用电压阈值装置来以循环到循环的方式控制施加到组织的电压。

公开(公告)号：US20070142766A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US10543754

申请日：2004-01-28

Applicant: Satish Sundar ,  Bruno Strul

Inventor： Satish Sundar ,  Bruno Strul

IPC: A61M31/00

CPC classification number: A61B17/3401 ,  A61B2090/065 ,  A61M5/1452

Abstract: A detection apparatus for, and a method of, detecting the location of the tip of a tubular element, in particular a needle, within a region, in particular one of the epidural space and the peritoneal cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测管状元件尖端，特别是针的位置的检测装置，其特征在于在区域内，特别是硬膜外腔和腹膜腔中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US07189233B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US10934755

申请日：2004-09-03

Applicant: Csaba Truckai ,  John H. Shadduck ,  Bruno Strul

Inventor： Csaba Truckai ,  John H. Shadduck ,  Bruno Strul

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00125 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes an electrosurgical jaw structure that carries cooperating PTC bodies in both series and parallel circuit components for controlled RF energy application to engaged tissue to effectively weld tissue.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括电外科钳口结构，其在串联和并联电路部件中携带协作的PTC体，用于受控RF能量施加到接合组织以有效地焊接组织。

公开(公告)号：US20050096651A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10934755

申请日：2004-09-03

Applicant: Csaba Truckai ,  John Shadduck ,  Bruno Strul

Inventor： Csaba Truckai ,  John Shadduck ,  Bruno Strul

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00125 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/0016 ,  A61B2018/00404 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  A61B2018/1412 ,  A61B2018/1455

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention includes an electrosurgical jaw structure that carries cooperating PTC bodies in both series and parallel circuit components for controlled RF energy application to engaged tissue to effectively weld tissue.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例包括电外科钳口结构，其在串联和并联电路部件中携带协作的PTC体，用于受控RF能量施加到接合组织以有效地焊接组织。

公开(公告)号：US6139546A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US167217

申请日：1998-10-06

Applicant: Franklin R. Koenig ,  Bruno Strul ,  Robin Bek

Inventor： Franklin R. Koenig ,  Bruno Strul ,  Robin Bek

IPC: A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/04

CPC classification number: A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B2017/00482 ,  A61B2018/00178 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/0075 ,  A61B2018/00779 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/00988 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  Y10S128/923

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivery of energy by an electro-surgical instrument to a surgical site is disclosed. The apparatus delivers power to electrodes of an electro-surgical instrument during an operation performed at a surgical site. The apparatus includes a processor and a plurality of power delivery channels. The processor signals the onset of an impedance interval and a heating interval. The processor determines a target value of a control parameter to be delivered to a corresponding one of the electrodes. The plurality of power delivery channels are each coupled to the processor and to a corresponding electrode. Each of the power delivery channels responsive to signaling from the processor transitions between the impedance interval and the heating interval. Each of the power delivery channels measures, during the impedance interval, an impedance associated with a delivery of energy to the surgical site by a corresponding electrode. Each of the power delivery channels, during the heating interval, minimizes a difference between a measured value of a control parameter and the target value of the control parameter determined by the processor, to deliver the energy to the surgical site. In an alternate embodiment of the invention a method for controlling power delivery in an electro-surgical instrument is disclosed. In an alternate embodiment of the invention a method for controlling power delivery in an electro-surgical instrument is disclosed. In an alternate embodiment of the invention a method for controlling power delivery in an electro-surgical instrument is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种通过电手术器械将能量输送到手术部位的方法和装置。 该装置在手术部位进行的手术期间向电手术器械的电极供电。 该装置包括处理器和多个电力输送通道。 处理器发出阻抗间隔和加热间隔的开始。 处理器确定要传送到对应的一个电极的控制参数的目标值。 多个电力输送通道各自耦合到处理器和相应的电极。 响应于来自处理器的信号的每个功率传递通道在阻抗间隔和加热间隔之间转变。 每个电力输送通道在阻抗间隔期间测量与相应电极向外科手术部位输送能量相关的阻抗。 在加热间隔期间，每个功率传递通道将控制参数的测量值与由处理器确定的控制参数的目标值之间的差最小化，以将能量传递到手术部位。 在本发明的替代实施例中，公开了一种用于控制电手术器械中的功率输送的方法。 在本发明的替代实施例中，公开了一种用于控制电手术器械中的功率输送的方法。 在本发明的替代实施例中，公开了一种用于控制电手术器械中的功率输送的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5658316A

公开(公告)日：1997-08-19

申请号：US497738

申请日：1995-07-03

Applicant: Pierre R. Lamond ,  Bruno Strul

Inventor： Pierre R. Lamond ,  Bruno Strul

IPC: A61N1/39

CPC classification number: A61N1/39 ,  A61N1/3975

Abstract: A portable defibrillator device has a housing including a disposable power pack and a main electronic unit. Treatment, ground pad and ECG electrodes are also included. One or more non-rechargeable batteries are positioned in the power pack, with each battery including battery contacts. An ECG detection circuit provides a control signal representative of heart activity. A defibrillation circuit is responsive to the control signal and is connected to the treatment electrode to deliver a discharge to the patient. In another embodiment, the portable defibrillator's housing includes a removable power pack and a main electronic unit. Disposed within the power pack are one or more batteries. A treatment electrode is capable of delivering a defibrillation shock and also measure ECG activity of a patient. A ground pad electrode is also included. An ECG detection circuit provides the control circuit, and a defibrillation circuit receives the control signal and delivers a treatment shock when appropriate. The defibrillation circuit is substantially positioned in the main electronic unit.

Abstract translation: 便携式除颤器装置具有包括一次性电源组件和主电子单元的壳体。 还包括治疗，接地垫和ECG电极。 一个或多个不可充电电池位于电源组中，每个电池包括电池触点。 ECG检测电路提供代表心脏活动的控制信号。 除颤电路响应于控制信号并连接到处理电极以向患者输送放电。 在另一个实施例中，便携式除颤器的壳体包括可拆卸的电源组件和主电子单元。 在电源包中设置一个或多个电池。 治疗电极能够递送除颤休克并且还测量患者的ECG活动。 还包括接地焊盘电极。 ECG检测电路提供控制电路，并且除颤电路接收控制信号并在适当时传递治疗冲击。 除颤电路基本上位于主电子单元中。

公开(公告)号：US5599345A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-04

申请号：US295166

申请日：1994-08-24

Applicant: Stuart D. Edwards ,  James Baker ,  Bruno Strul ,  Ronald G. Lax

Inventor： Stuart D. Edwards ,  James Baker ,  Bruno Strul ,  Ronald G. Lax

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/12 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/22 ,  A61M1/00 ,  A61M3/02 ,  A61M25/00 ,  A61N5/02 ,  A61N5/04 ,  A61B17/39

CPC classification number: A61B18/1482 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61N5/02 ,  A61N5/045 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B2017/00026 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00196 ,  A61B2018/00452 ,  A61B2018/00476 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00642 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00779 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/124 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1425 ,  A61B2018/1435 ,  A61B2018/162 ,  A61B2018/1861 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61M25/007 ,  A61M3/0279 ,  A61N5/04

Abstract: An RF treatment apparatus includes a catheter with a catheter lumen. A removable needle electrode is positioned in the catheter lumen in a fixed relationship to the catheter. The needle electrode includes a needle lumen and a needle electrode distal end. A removable introducer is slidably positioned in the needle lumen. The introducer includes an introducer distal end. A first sensor is positioned on a surface of the needle electrode or the insulator. An RF power source is coupled to the needle electrode and a return electrode. An insulator sleeve is slidably positioned around the electrode and includes a second sensor. Resources are associated with the electrodes, sensors as well as the RF power source for maintaining a selected power at the electrode independent of changes in current or voltage.

Abstract translation: RF治疗装置包括具有导管内腔的导管。 可拆卸针电极以与导管固定的关系定位在导管内腔中。 针状电极包括针内腔和针电极末端。 可移除的导引器可滑动地定位在针腔内。 导引器包括导引器远端。 第一传感器位于针状电极或绝缘体的表面上。 RF电源耦合到针电极和返回电极。 绝缘体套筒可滑动地定位在电极周围并且包括第二传感器。 资源与电极，传感器以及RF电源相关联，用于在电流或电压的变化下保持电极处的选定功率。

公开(公告)号：US5575788A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-19

申请号：US319373

申请日：1994-10-06

Applicant: James Baker ,  Stuart D. Edwards ,  Chris Jones ,  Kee S. Lee ,  Phillip Sommer ,  Bruno Strul

Inventor： James Baker ,  Stuart D. Edwards ,  Chris Jones ,  Kee S. Lee ,  Phillip Sommer ,  Bruno Strul

IPC: A61B17/00 ,  A61B17/42 ,  A61B18/00 ,  A61B18/02 ,  A61B18/04 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61F2/958 ,  A61M3/02 ,  A61M16/04 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61N1/40 ,  A61B17/36

CPC classification number: A61N1/40 ,  A61B18/148 ,  A61B18/1485 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61M16/0481 ,  A61N1/056 ,  A61N1/06 ,  A61N1/08 ,  A61B18/18 ,  A61B18/1815 ,  A61B2017/00084 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2017/4216 ,  A61B2018/00011 ,  A61B2018/00023 ,  A61B2018/00029 ,  A61B2018/00065 ,  A61B2018/00077 ,  A61B2018/00083 ,  A61B2018/00113 ,  A61B2018/00148 ,  A61B2018/00214 ,  A61B2018/0022 ,  A61B2018/00494 ,  A61B2018/00559 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00654 ,  A61B2018/00666 ,  A61B2018/00678 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00708 ,  A61B2018/00726 ,  A61B2018/00755 ,  A61B2018/00761 ,  A61B2018/00791 ,  A61B2018/00797 ,  A61B2018/00815 ,  A61B2018/00821 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00869 ,  A61B2018/00875 ,  A61B2018/00886 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/00898 ,  A61B2018/0091 ,  A61B2018/00916 ,  A61B2018/00982 ,  A61B2018/0262 ,  A61B2018/046 ,  A61B2018/124 ,  A61B2018/1253 ,  A61B2018/126 ,  A61B2018/1273 ,  A61B2018/1467 ,  A61B2018/1472 ,  A61B2090/3614 ,  A61B2090/3782 ,  A61B2218/002 ,  A61B8/00 ,  A61M2025/1052 ,  A61M2025/1086 ,  A61M25/1002 ,  A61M3/0279

Abstract: An ablation apparatus for ablating an inner layer in an organ or lumen of a body, or any desired thin layer, includes an expandable member made of a material with a porous exterior surface. An electrolytic solution, housed in an interior of the expandable member, releases electrolytic solution through the porous exterior surface. A conforming member, which can be an open cell foam material, has an RF conductive surface, and a back side in a surrounding relationship to an exterior surface of the expandable member. Further, the conforming member includes non-zone areas that have a first porosity rate for delivering electrolytic solution to the inner layer. The conforming member also includes a zone for housing each RF electrode and electrolytic solution. Zones have a second porosity rate that is less than the first porosity rate, thus permitting electrolytic solution to pass through the non-zone areas at a faster rate than in the zones. The zones provide an area where electrolytic solution is heated to a higher temperature, due to the differences in porosity with the non-zones. With the combination of the electrode and the heated electrolytic solution in each zone, a larger electrode is created, and there is a more effective, and even application of both RF and thermal energy to the tissue site, such as the endometrium.

Abstract translation: 用于烧蚀身体的器官或内腔或任何所需薄层中的内层的消融装置包括由具有多孔外表面的材料制成的可扩张构件。 容纳在可膨胀构件内部的电解液通过多孔外表面释放电解液。 可以是开孔泡沫材料的适形构件具有RF导电表面和与可扩张构件的外表面相关的背面。 此外，适形构件包括具有用于将电解溶液输送到内层的第一孔隙率的非区域区域。 符合构件还包括用于容纳每个RF电极和电解溶液的区域。 区域具有小于第一孔隙率的第二孔隙率，因此允许电解溶液以比在区域中更快的速率通过非区域区域。 由于与非区域的孔隙率的差异，这些区域提供了将电解液加热到较高温度的区域。 通过在每个区域中的电极和加热的电解液的组合，产生更大的电极，并且对组织部位（例如子宫内膜）进行RF和热能的更有效且均匀的应用。