公开(公告)号：US20150094732A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14494752

申请日：2014-09-24

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Thomas Jackson ,  Luke Hares ,  Daniel Leonard Fuller

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0113 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00212 ,  A61B2034/301

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide a hoop drive assembly. A hoop drive assembly according to the various embodiments may include one or more toothed rings and one or more motors coupled to the one or more toothed rings. In the various embodiments, rotation of the one or more toothed rings may change an orientation of a turret supported by the hoop drive assembly and/or move a control actuator of a catheter held in a modular plate coupled to the turret.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例的系统，方法和装置提供了环向驱动组件。 根据各种实施例的环形驱动组件可以包括一个或多个齿环和一个或多个耦合到一个或多个齿环的电动机。 在各种实施例中，一个或多个齿环的旋转可以改变由环箍驱动组件支撑的转台的定向和/或移动保持在联接到转台的模块化板中的导管的控制致动器。

公开(公告)号：US20150073342A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14478023

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Thomas Jackson ,  Luke Hares

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0113 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2034/301

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide linearly stationary catheter drive assemblies enabled to move a catheter's sheath along a linear axis while holding the catheter handle stationary along that linear axis. In the various embodiments, the linearly stationary catheter drive assembly may be configured to move the catheter's sheath along the linear axis while holding the catheter handle stationary along the linear axis and rotating the catheter handle about the linear axis. In an embodiment, a linearly stationary catheter drive assembly may include a loop drive configured to move the catheter sheath along the linear axis. In an embodiment, a linearly stationary catheter drive assembly may include a pinch drive configured to move the catheter sheath along the linear axis.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例的系统，方法和装置提供线性固定的导管驱动组件，其能够沿着线性轴线移动导管的护套，同时沿着该线性轴线固定导管手柄。 在各种实施例中，线性固定导管驱动组件可以被配置为沿着线性轴线移动导管鞘，同时沿着线性轴线固定导管手柄并使导管手柄围绕线性轴线旋转。 在一个实施例中，线性静止导管驱动组件可以包括环形驱动器，其构造成沿着线性轴线移动导管护套。 在一个实施例中，线性静止导管驱动组件可以包括构造成沿着线性轴线移动导管鞘的夹紧驱动器。

公开(公告)号：US20150073340A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14478738

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61B34/30 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B5/7455 ,  A61B8/12 ,  A61B18/1492 ,  A61B34/76 ,  A61B90/30 ,  A61B2017/00115 ,  A61B2017/003 ,  A61B2018/00839 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2034/742 ,  A61B2090/0811

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide a remote controller for a catheter positioning system configured to be operated with a single hand by a catheter positioning system operator. In an embodiment, the remote controller may include a thumb joystick control, first wheel control, and second wheel control. In an embodiment, the remote controller may include various visual indicators and/or haptic feedback mechanisms providing information to a catheter positioning system operator.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例的系统，方法和装置提供用于导管定位系统的遥控器，该导管定位系统配置成由导管定位系统操作者用单手操作。 在一个实施例中，遥控器可以包括拇指操纵杆控制，第一轮控制和第二轮控制。 在一个实施例中，遥控器可以包括向导管定位系统操作者提供信息的各种视觉指示器和/或触觉反馈机构。

公开(公告)号：US20150073339A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14478711

申请日：2014-09-05

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0113 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00477 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2090/0811

Abstract: Various embodiments enable an introducer for a catheter to be rotated around an axis and/or traversed backward and/or forward along the axis. In various embodiments, positioning of an introducer may be enabled by an introducer support configured to be rotated around an axis and/or extended or retracted along the axis. The introducer may be manually operated and/or operated by motors in a nose cone of a catheter positioning system. In various embodiments, a portion of the introducer support may be configured to flex. In other embodiment, positioning of an introducer may be enabled by an adjustable nose cone of a catheter positioning system.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例使得用于导管的导引器能够围绕轴线旋转和/或沿轴线向后和/或向前移动。 在各种实施例中，引导器的定位可以通过构造成围绕轴线旋转和/或沿轴线延伸或缩回的导引器支撑件来实现。 引导器可以由导管定位系统的鼻锥中的电动机手动操作和/或操作。 在各种实施例中，导引器支撑件的一部分可构造成弯曲。 在另一个实施例中，引导器的定位可以通过导管定位系统的可调节的鼻锥来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20150090057A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14494709

申请日：2014-09-24

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins ,  Thomas Jackson ,  Luke Hares

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  F16H19/02

CPC classification number: F16H19/02 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00212 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61M25/0113 ,  Y10T74/18056

Abstract: Embodiments include removable catheter actuator collars which may connect a catheter actuator on a catheter's handle to a catheter positioning device. The removable catheter actuator collars may allow the catheter to be easily removed from the catheter positioning device by a physician. The removable catheter actuator collars may remain connected with the catheter when removed and may allow the catheter to be easily reconnected to the catheter positioning system. In further embodiments, the removable catheter actuator collars may be annular or ring shaped and secure to a catheter actuator with various mechanisms such as one or more clamps, compression grips, or rotating portions and may remain connected with the catheter when the catheter is removed from the catheter positioning system.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括可将导管手柄上的导管致动器连接到导管定位装置的可移除导管致动器套环。 可移除的导管致动器环可以允许医生容易地从导管定位装置移除导管。 当被移除时，可移除的导管致动器环可以与导管保持连接，并且可以允许导管容易地重新连接到导管定位系统。 在另外的实施例中，可拆卸的导管致动器环可以是环形的或环形的，并且固定到具有各种机构的导管致动器，例如一个或多个夹具，压缩夹具或旋转部分，并且当导管被移除时可以与导管保持连接 导管定位系统。

公开(公告)号：US20150066052A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14468437

申请日：2014-08-26

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01 ,  A61B19/00

CPC classification number: A61M25/0113 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61B2090/064 ,  A61B2090/067 ,  A61B2090/5025 ,  A61B2090/504 ,  A61M2205/332 ,  A61M2205/3331

Abstract: Various embodiments provide systems and methods for controlling a catheter with a catheter positioning device by using a remote controller. As the catheter is advanced by the catheter positioning device, a counterweight may be adjusted to balance the catheter positioning system. In further embodiments, the counterweight may be configured to move to balance a sled member such that any total moment exerted on a sled base remains constant. In further embodiments, the counterweight may be controlled by a control system based on one or more sensors coupled with the catheter positioning system.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了通过使用遥控器来控制具有导管定位装置的导管的系统和方法。 当导管通过导管定位装置前进时，可以调整配重以平衡导管定位系统。 在另外的实施例中，配重可以被配置为移动以平衡滑动构件，使得施加在滑动底座上的任何总的力矩保持恒定。 在另外的实施例中，配重可以由基于与导管定位系统耦合的一个或多个传感器的控制系统来控制。

公开(公告)号：US20160184588A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14982249

申请日：2015-12-29

Applicant: Catheter Robotics, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Locke ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61N1/365 ,  A61N1/37 ,  A61N1/05 ,  A61B5/0452 ,  A61B5/042

CPC classification number: A61N1/3655 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B5/0422 ,  A61B5/0452 ,  A61B5/6852 ,  A61B2562/063 ,  A61N1/0517

Abstract: The methods, devices, and systems of the various embodiments may include an esophageal probe including and elongate tube, at least one pair of pacing electrodes and at least one temperature sensor. The elongate tube may include a proximal end for coupling to a handle and a distal end for insertion into an esophagus of a patient. The pair of pacing electrodes may be disposed at the distal end of the elongate tube, along with the temperature sensor. The temperature monitoring equipment may monitor the temperatures sensor, enable pacing to be conducted using the pair of pacing electrodes when measured temperature is within one or more thresholds, and preventing pacing from being conducted when measured temperature is not within the one or more thresholds.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例的方法，装置和系统可以包括食管探针，其包括和细长管，至少一对起搏电极和至少一个温度传感器。 细长管可以包括用于联接到手柄的近端和用于插入患者食道的远端。 一对起搏电极可以与温度传感器一起设置在细长管的远端处。 温度监测设备可以监测温度传感器，当测量温度在一个或多个阈值内时，可以使用该对起搏电极进行起搏，并且当测量温度不在一个或多个阈值内时防止起搏进行。

公开(公告)号：US20150094653A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-02

申请号：US14494693

申请日：2014-09-24

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0133 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2017/00212 ,  A61B2034/301 ,  A61M25/0111 ,  A61M25/0113 ,  A61M2025/0166

Abstract: Embodiments include a spreader and a resealable delivery channel in a catheter positioning system configured to introduce a catheter into the resealable delivery channel. The spreader may have shapes configured to help users insert the spreader and a catheter into the resealable delivery channel and to retain the spreader and the catheter within the resealable delivery channel. The resealable delivery channel may be shaped to accommodate the spreader or catheter. The resealable delivery channel may include flexible plastic lips that are moveable to facilitate insertion of the spreader and a catheter into the resealable delivery channel.

Abstract translation: 实施例包括在导管定位系统中的扩张器和可重新密封的输送通道，该导管定位系统构造成将导管引入到可重新密封的输送通道中。 吊具可以具有配置成帮助用户将扩张器和导管插入可重新密封的输送通道并将扩张器和导管保持在可再密封输送通道内的形状。 可重新密封的输送通道可以被成形为容纳扩张器或导管。 可重新密封的输送通道可以包括柔性塑料唇缘，其可移动以便于将扩张器和导管插入到可再密封输送通道中。

公开(公告)号：US20150065952A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14468416

申请日：2014-08-26

Applicant: Catheter Robotics Inc.

Inventor： Robert Pacheco ,  Steve Foley ,  David Jenkins

IPC: A61M25/01

CPC classification number: A61M25/0113 ,  A61B34/30 ,  A61B2034/301

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a catheter positioning device with components for controlling actuators of the catheter in multiple axes. A catheter may be attached to a sled member by a modular plate with one or more actuator interfaces that may couple with the actuators of a catheter handle. One or more motors or drives in the sled member may move the actuator interfaces of the modular plate to control one or more actuators on the catheter in different axes. In various embodiments the sled member may have a clam shell design in which two or more sides of the sled member close around the catheter handle. In further embodiments, the sled member may include adjustable faces that can fit different types of modular plates and thereby control actuators on different types of the catheter.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例提供了具有用于控制多个轴中的导管的致动器的部件的导管定位装置。 导管可以通过具有一个或多个可与导管手柄的致动器联接的致动器接口的模块化板连接到滑动构件。 滑动构件中的一个或多个电动机或驱动器可以移动模块化板的致动器接口以在不同的轴上控制导管上的一个或多个致动器。 在各种实施例中，滑动构件可以具有蛤壳式设计，其中滑动构件的两侧或更多侧围绕导管手柄关闭。 在另外的实施例中，滑动构件可以包括可调整的面，其可以适应不同类型的模块板，从而控制不同类型导管上的致动器。