公开(公告)号：US08814864B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-26

申请号：US12861198

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: James A. Gilbert

Inventor： James A. Gilbert

IPC: A61B18/14

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrode assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument. The electrode assembly includes a pair of opposing jaw members and an electrode positioned on each jaw member. One or both of the electrodes includes a tissue contacting surface that has an outer periphery and defines a side surface depending therefrom. The tissue contacting surface and the side surface include a conjoining edge formed at a first predetermined angle that defines a first linear transition zone dimensioned to reduce arcing between the opposing jaw members during activation of the electrosurgical instrument.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于电外科器械的电极组件。 电极组件包括一对相对的钳口构件和位于每个钳口构件上的电极。 电极中的一个或两个包括具有外周的组织接触表面并且限定从其垂下的侧表面。 组织接触表面和侧表面包括以第一预定角度形成的联结边缘，其限定第一线性过渡区域，该第一线性过渡区域的尺寸设计成在电外科器械启动期间减小相对的钳口构件之间的电弧。

公开(公告)号：US08685015B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12566200

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: James A. Gilbert

Inventor： James A. Gilbert

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1402 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2018/0016

Abstract: An electrosurgical generator is disclosed. The generator includes a power supply operable to generate a DC voltage and a multi-pole, phase-shifted, pulse-width and/or frequency modulated RF output stage coupled to the power supply. The RF output stage includes a plurality of dual-pole circuits, each of the plurality of dual-pole circuits including first and second pairs of switching components. The generator also includes a controller configured to drive the first and second pairs of switching components of each of the plurality of dual-pole circuits at a predetermined phase-shifted frequency.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电外科发生器。 发电机包括可操作以产生耦合到电源的DC电压和多极，相移，脉冲宽度和/或调频RF输出级的电源。 RF输出级包括多个双极电路，多个双极电路中的每一个包括第一和第二对开关元件。 该发生器还包括控制器，该控制器被配置为以预定的相移频率驱动多个双极电路中的每一个的第一和第二对开关部件。

公开(公告)号：US08298225B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-30

申请号：US12407008

申请日：2009-03-19

Applicant: James A. Gilbert

Inventor： James A. Gilbert

IPC: A61B18/04

CPC classification number: A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/16 ,  A61B2018/00577 ,  A61B2018/00601 ,  A61B2018/00875

Abstract: A detection circuit for return electrode monitoring is disclosed. The detection circuit includes a transformer operatively coupled to a pair of split electrode pads, wherein the transformer is configured to transceive a return electrode sense signal. The detection circuit also includes a first switch coupled to the transformer and a neutrally-referenced second switch, wherein the first switch and the second switch are disposed on a single die. The detection circuit further includes an operational amplifier coupled to the first switch and the neutrally-referenced second switch. The operational amplifier is configured to subtract a noise signal from the return electrode sense signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于返回电极监测的检测电路。 检测电路包括可操作地耦合到一对分离电极焊盘的变压器，其中变压器被配置为收发返回电极感测信号。 检测电路还包括耦合到变压器的第一开关和中性参考的第二开关，其中第一开关和第二开关设置在单个管芯上。 检测电路还包括耦合到第一开关和中性参考的第二开关的运算放大器。 运算放大器被配置为从返回电极感测信号中减去噪声信号。

公开(公告)号：US20110066174A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12561067

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: James A. Gilbert

Inventor： James A. Gilbert

IPC: A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61N7/02 ,  A61B17/22012 ,  A61B17/320068 ,  A61B17/320092 ,  A61B2017/00106 ,  A61B2017/00146 ,  A61B2017/00199 ,  A61B2017/00734 ,  A61B2017/320072 ,  A61B2017/320078 ,  B06B1/0253 ,  B06B2201/76 ,  H04B11/00

Abstract: An ultrasonic system is provided that includes an ultrasonic device having an elongated member configured to impart ultrasonic energy to tissue and a resonator configured to impart a frequency to the elongated member. The system also includes an ultrasonic generator configured to supply power to the resonator of the ultrasonic device. The ultrasonic generator has a drive signal generator configured to provide a drive signal, a noise signal generator configure to provide a noise signal, and a controller. The controller receives an output signal from the ultrasonic device and the noise signal from the noise signal generator, calculates a transfer function based on the output signal and the noise signal, and adjusts the drive signal generator based on the calculated transfer function.

Abstract translation: 提供一种超声波系统，其包括超声波装置，该超声波装置具有构造成向组织施加超声波能量的细长构件以及构造成向细长构件赋予频率的共振器。 该系统还包括被配置为向超声装置的谐振器供电的超声波发生器。 超声波发生器具有被配置为提供驱动信号的驱动信号发生器，配置成提供噪声信号的噪声信号发生器和控制器。 控制器接收来自超声波装置的输出信号和来自噪声信号发生器的噪声信号，基于输出信号和噪声信号计算传递函数，并根据计算出的传递函数调整驱动信号发生器。

公开(公告)号：US07353418B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US10100127

申请日：2002-03-18

Applicant: Daniel P. Drogichen ,  Eric E. Graf ,  James A. Gilbert

Inventor： Daniel P. Drogichen ,  Eric E. Graf ,  James A. Gilbert

IPC: H04L7/02 ,  H04L7/04 ,  H04L7/10 ,  H03K5/14

CPC classification number: G06F9/5077 ,  G06F11/2038 ,  G06F15/177

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for updating serial devices. The apparatus includes a plurality of serial registers. The apparatus further includes a device adapted to provide a signal and a plurality of parallel registers, wherein each of the parallel registers is adapted to access at least one of the plurality of serial registers at substantially the same time in response to detecting the signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种更新串行设备的方法和装置。 该装置包括多个串行寄存器。 该装置还包括适于提供信号和多个并行寄存器的装置，其中每个并行寄存器适于响应于检测到信号而在基本相同的时间访问多个串行寄存器中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US07051224B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10100126

申请日：2002-03-18

Applicant: Protip Roy ,  James A. Gilbert

Inventor： Protip Roy ,  James A. Gilbert

IPC: H03B19/00

CPC classification number: G06F1/12 ,  G06F1/10

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for configuring a timing feedback path in a semiconductor device. The apparatus includes an oscillator adapted to provide a reference clock signal. The apparatus further includes at least one buffer layer adapted to receive the reference clock signal and provide a delayed clock signal, a selector adapted to select one of the delayed clock signal and the reference clock signal, and a device adapted to provide an output clock signal such that the selected one of the delayed clock signal and the reference clock signal is substantially in phase with the reference clock signal.

公开(公告)号：US08790335B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-29

申请号：US12549563

申请日：2009-08-28

Applicant: James A. Gilbert

Inventor： James A. Gilbert

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/14 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B18/1477 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  A61B2018/1425

Abstract: An electrosurgical system is provided. The electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator adapted to supply electrosurgical energy to tissue. A power source operably couples to the electrosurgical generator and is configured to deliver power to one or more types of loads connected to the electrosurgical generator. The electrosurgical generator includes a controller including a microprocessor coupled to the electrosurgical generator and configured to control the output of the electrosurgical generator. A fiber optic connection circuit is in operative communication with the controller and includes one or more types of logic devices and one or more types of fiber optic channels. The fiber optic connection circuit is configured to mitigate leakage current associated with at least one of a plurality of components operatively associated with the electrosurgical generator by providing isolation.

Abstract translation: 提供电外科系统。 电外科系统包括适于向组织提供电外科能量的电外科发生器。 电源可操作地耦合到电外科发生器，并被配置为将功率输送到连接到电外科发生器的一种或多种类型的负载。 所述电外科发生器包括控制器，所述控制器包括耦合到所述电外科发生器并被配置为控制所述电外科发生器的输出的微处理器。 光纤连接电路与控制器可操作地通信，并且包括一种或多种类型的逻辑设备和一种或多种类型的光纤通道。 光纤连接电路被配置为通过提供隔离来减轻与电外科发生器可操作地相关联的多个部件中的至少一个相关联的泄漏电流。

公开(公告)号：US08665031B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-04

申请号：US13597823

申请日：2012-08-29

Applicant: James A. Gilbert

Inventor： James A. Gilbert

IPC: H03B5/30 ,  A61B17/32

CPC classification number: A61B17/320092 ,  A61B2017/00017 ,  A61B2017/0015

Abstract: An oscillating circuit for determining a resonant frequency of an electro-mechanical oscillating device and for driving the electro-mechanical oscillating device at the determined resonant frequency includes a driving circuit and a start-up, impetus injection circuit. The driving circuit is configured to receive one or more reference signals and further configured to provide a driving signal related to the reference signals to the electro-mechanical oscillating device. The start-up, impetus injection circuit is operably coupled to the electro-mechanical oscillating device and configured to selectively provide a start-up excitation signal to the electro-mechanical oscillation device. The start-up, impetus injection circuit is activated upon start-up of the oscillating circuit to drive the electro-mechanical oscillation device and the driving circuit determines a resonant frequency by measuring a parameter related to the resonant frequency of the electro-mechanical oscillating device.

Abstract translation: 用于确定机电振荡装置的谐振频率并用于以确定的谐振频率驱动机电振荡装置的振荡电路包括驱动电路和启动动力注入电路。 驱动电路被配置为接收一个或多个参考信号，并且还被配置为向机电摆动装置提供与参考信号相关的驱动信号。 启动动力注入电路可操作地耦合到机电振荡装置并且被配置为选择性地向机电振荡装置提供启动激励信号。 启动动力注入电路在振荡电路启动时被激活以驱动机电振荡装置，并且驱动电路通过测量与机电振荡装置的谐振频率相关的参数来确定谐振频率 。

公开(公告)号：US20120265195A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-18

申请号：US13085278

申请日：2011-04-12

Applicant: James A. Gilbert

Inventor： James A. Gilbert

IPC: A61B18/12

CPC classification number: A61B18/1206 ,  A61B18/1233 ,  A61B18/1445 ,  A61B2018/00648 ,  A61B2018/00702 ,  A61B2018/00827 ,  A61B2018/00892 ,  H03H17/0027 ,  H03H17/0251 ,  H03H17/0283 ,  H03H21/0012 ,  H03H2017/0472

Abstract: The disclosed electrosurgical systems and methods accurately determine the power actually applied to a load by using equalizers to calibrate the power measurements. The electrosurgical systems include an electro surgical generator and an electrosurgical instrument coupled to the electrosurgical generator through an electrosurgical cable. The electro surgical generator includes an electrical energy source, voltage and current detectors, equalizers that estimate the voltage and current applied to a load, and a power calculation unit that calculates estimated power based upon the estimated voltage and current. The methods of calibrating an electro surgical generator involve applying a resistive element across output terminals of the electrosurgical generator, applying a test signal to the resistive element, measuring the magnitude and phase angle of voltage and current components of the test signal within the electrosurgical generator, estimating the magnitude and phase angle of the voltage and current at the resistive element using equalizers, and determining gain correction factors and minimum phase angles for the equalizers.

Abstract translation: 所公开的电外科系统和方法通过使用均衡器来精确地确定实际施加到负载的功率以校准功率测量。 电外科系统包括电外科手术发生器和通过电外科电缆耦合到电外科发生器的电外科器械。 电手术发生器包括电能源，电压和电流检测器，估计施加到负载的电压和电流的均衡器，以及基于估计的电压和电流来计算估计功率的功率计算单元。 校准电外科手术发生器的方法包括在电外科发生器的输出端上施加电阻元件，向电阻元件施加测试信号，测量电外科发生器内的测试信号的电压和电流分量的大小和相位角， 使用均衡器估计电阻元件处的电压和电流的幅度和相位角，以及确定均衡器的增益校正因子和最小相位角。

公开(公告)号：US20120046662A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US12861198

申请日：2010-08-23

Applicant: James A. Gilbert

Inventor： James A. Gilbert

IPC: A61B18/18

CPC classification number: A61B18/1445 ,  A61B18/1442 ,  A61B2017/00526 ,  A61B2018/0063 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electrode assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument. The electrode assembly includes a pair of opposing jaw members and an electrode positioned on each jaw member. One or both of the electrodes includes a tissue contacting surface that has an outer periphery and defines a side surface depending therefrom. The tissue contacting surface and the side surface include a conjoining edge formed at a first predetermined angle that defines a first linear transition zone dimensioned to reduce arcing between the opposing jaw members during activation of the electrosurgical instrument.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种用于电外科器械的电极组件。 电极组件包括一对相对的钳口构件和位于每个钳口构件上的电极。 电极中的一个或两个包括具有外周的组织接触表面并且限定从其垂下的侧表面。 组织接触表面和侧表面包括以第一预定角度形成的联结边缘，其限定第一线性过渡区域，该第一线性过渡区域的尺寸设计成在电外科器械启动期间减小相对的钳口构件之间的电弧。