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20080240341 | HYBRID ENERGY DISCRIMINATING CHARGE INTEGRATING CT DETECTOR - An imaging system includes a gantry having a bore therethrough designed to receive a patient being translated through the bore an x-ray source disposed in the gantry and configured to emit x-rays toward the patient, and a detector module disposed in the gantry to receive x-rays attenuated by the patient. The detector module includes a scintillator configured to absorb the x-rays and to convert the x-rays into optical photons, a device configured to receive the optical photons and to convert the optical photons to electrical signals, and an adaptive data acquisition system (DAS) configured to switch an operating mode of the device from a charge integrating mode to a photon counting mode, and vice versa. | 10-02-2008 |
20090146069 | Reduced cost pixel design for flat panel x-ray imager - A pixel structure for a flat panel detector is constructed in which the diode silicon and the FET silicon are simultaneously etched to form isolated structures (array photodiodes, I/O elements, and so on) in which the edges or perimeters of the diode silicon features are self-aligned to the underlying FET SI features. The full, as-deposited, thickness of the FET gate dielectric and (at least) part of the FET silicon layer remains underneath the diode silicon across the entirety of the flat panel detector. | 06-11-2009 |
20100102242 | MULTI-LAYER RADIATION DETECTOR ASSEMBLY - A technique is provided for forming a multi-layer radiation detector. The technique includes a charge-integrating photodetector layer provided in conjunction with a photon-counting photodetector layer. In one embodiment, a plurality of photon-counting photosensor elements are disposed adjacent to a plurality of charge-integrating photosensor elements of the respective layers. Both sets of elements are connected to readout circuitry and a data acquisition system. The detector arrangement may be used for energy discriminating computed tomography imaging and similar computed tomography systems. | 04-29-2010 |
20100108900 | SOLID-STATE PHOTOMULTIPLIER HAVING IMPROVED TIMING RESOLUTION - A solid-state photomultiplier is provided for use in imaging detectors. The solid-state photomultiplier includes a plurality of microcells configured to detect impinging photons. Each of the plurality of microcells further includes a photodiode coupled to a common electrode through a quenching resistor and configured to convert the impinging photons into electrical signals, and an impedance device coupled in parallel with the quenching resistor so as to reduce overall quenching impedance at high frequency. Further, techniques are provided for implementing low impedance device with controllable value to the SSPM for optimized timing resolution. | 05-06-2010 |
20120074329 | DIGITAL X-RAY DETECTOR WITH INCREASED DYNAMIC RANGE - In one embodiment, a digital X-ray detector is provided with a plurality of pixel regions. Each pixel region includes a first photodiode having a first area and a second photodiode having a second area equal to or smaller than the first area. The digital X-ray detector also includes a shielding structure that overlies the first and second photodiodes of each pixel region with the shielding structure shielding proportionally less of the first photodiode than of the second photodiode to provide the first photodiode with a first sensitivity and the second photodiode with a second sensitivity lower than the first sensitivity. | 03-29-2012 |
20150034910 | ORGANIC X-RAY DETECTOR - An x-ray imaging system includes an organic x-ray detector having a layered structure composed of a scintillator layer disposed on a first electrode layer and an absorber layer sandwiched between the first electrode layer and a second electrode layer. The second electrode layer is disposed on a TFT array and the TFT array is disposed on a substrate. The absorber layer includes a donor material and an acceptor material, and the donor material contains a low bandgap polymer. | 02-05-2015 |
20150060676 | ORGANIC X-RAY DETECTOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - An x-ray detector assembly is disclosed that includes a mounting substrate having a plurality of electrical contacts, the mounting substrate comprising one of an integrated circuit and a circuit board. The x-ray detector assembly also includes a first electrode patterned on a first portion of a top surface of the mounting substrate, wherein the first electrode is electrically coupled to the plurality of electrical contacts. An organic photodiode layer is formed atop the first electrode and has a bottom surface electrically connected to the first electrode. A second electrode is coupled to a top surface of the organic photodiode layer and a scintillator is coupled to the second electrode. | 03-05-2015 |
20150144889 | ORGANIC X-RAY DETECTOR WITH BARRIER LAYER - An organic x-ray detector and a method of making the organic x-ray detector are disclosed. The x-ray detector includes a TFT array disposed on a substrate, an organic photodiode layer disposed on the TFT array, a barrier layer disposed on the photodiode layer, and a scintillator layer disposed on the barrier layer, such that the barrier layer includes at least one inorganic material. | 05-28-2015 |
20150162384 | X RAY DETECTION APPARATUS - There is set forth herein a method for making an apparatus for use in X ray detection comprising fabricating a first layered assembly | 06-11-2015 |
20150187837 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PHOTODIODE DETECTORS - A radiation detector assembly including an organic photodetector that generate charge in response to an incident radiation, a thin film transistor array including a plurality of pixels. The plurality of pixels may produce electric signals corresponding to the charge generated by the organic photodetector. The radiation detector assembly also includes a spacer disposed on the thin film transistor array. The spacer surrounds one or more pixels and may confine the organic photodetector within the surrounded one or more pixels such that the surrounded one or more pixels are electrically isolated from a neighboring pixel. | 07-02-2015 |
20150224343 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED PATIENT TABLE DIGITAL X-RAY DOSIMETER - A method of imaging a patient and an X-ray dosimetry system are provided. The X-ray dosimetry system includes a support platform configured to support an object to be imaged and a digital X-ray dosimeter mounted on a surface of the support platform, the X-ray dosimeter configured to receive incident radiation prior to the incident radiation having passed through the object to be imaged, the X-ray dosimeter comprising a thickness of less than about four millimeters. | 08-13-2015 |
20150285761 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLAT PANEL DETECTOR GEL AND BLOT IMAGING - A system and method for generating a digital image in fluorescence gel imaging is disclosed. The method includes providing a gel sample and placing the gel sample on a flat panel detector having array of photodiodes and transistors that collect light generated from the gel sample. The gel sample is illuminated using a light source integrated into the flat panel imaging system and light emitted by the gel sample responsive to an excitation of the gel sample by light provided by the light source is then collected, with the light emitted by the gel sample being collected by the array of photodiodes of the flat panel detector and converted to electric charges to generate light data. The light data is then processed to generate a digital image of the gel sample. | 10-08-2015 |
20150285762 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLAT PANEL DETECTOR GEL AND BLOT IMAGING - A system and method for generating a digital image in fluorescence gel imaging is disclosed. The method includes providing a gel sample and placing the gel sample on a flat panel detector having array of photodiodes and transistors that collect light generated from the gel sample. The gel sample is illuminated using a light source integrated into the flat panel imaging system and light emitted by the gel sample responsive to an excitation of the gel sample by light provided by the light source is then collected, with the light emitted by the gel sample being collected by the array of photodiodes of the flat panel detector and converted to electric charges to generate light data. The light data is then processed to generate a digital image of the gel sample. | 10-08-2015 |
20150285763 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLAT PANEL DETECTOR GEL AND BLOT IMAGING - A system and method for generating a digital image in fluorescence gel imaging is disclosed. The method includes providing a gel sample and placing the gel sample on a flat panel detector having array of photodiodes and transistors that collect light generated from the gel sample. The gel sample is illuminated using a light source integrated into the flat panel imaging system and light emitted by the gel sample responsive to an excitation of the gel sample by light provided by the light source is then collected, with the light emitted by the gel sample being collected by the array of photodiodes of the flat panel detector and converted to electric charges to generate light data. The light data is then processed to generate a digital image of the gel sample. | 10-08-2015 |
20160034745 | HIGH SENSITIVITY FLAT PANEL MICROBIOLOGY DETECTION AND ENUMERATION SYSTEM - A flat panel imaging system for imaging cells provided on a cell medium is disclosed. The system includes a housing having a base portion and a lid that collectively form a closed environment to exclude external sources of light, and a flat panel detector encased in the base portion and having an array of pixels each including a photodiode and transistor. The system also includes a first light source that illuminates cells on the cell medium to excite at least a portion of the cells and cause those cells to generate photons that are captured by the array of pixels and a second light source to illuminate cells on the cell medium with a light different from the light from the first light source and that provides for a capturing of photons representative of photons transmitted through the cells on the cell medium. | 02-04-2016 |
20160077221 | ORGANIC X-RAY DETECTOR AND X-RAY SYSTEMS - An organic x-ray detector is presented. The organic x-ray detector includes a layered structure. The layered structure includes a thin-film transistor (TFT) array disposed on a substrate, an organic photodiode disposed on the TFT array, and a scintillator layer disposed on the organic photodiode. The organic x-ray detector includes an encapsulation cover at least partially encapsulating the layered structure. The organic x-ray detector further includes at least one of a moisture getter layer and an oxygen getter layer disposed proximate to the organic photodiode, and in the path of an x-ray radiation incident on the layered structure. X-ray system including the organic x-ray detector is also presented. | 03-17-2016 |
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20080196946 | Robotic Vehicle with Dynamic Range Actuators - A robotic vehicle including a chassis having front and rear ends, an electric power source supported by the chassis, and multiple drive assemblies supporting the chassis. Each drive assembly including a track trained about a corresponding drive wheel and a drive control module. The drive control module including a drive control housing, a drive motor carried by the drive control housing and operable to drive the track, and a drive motor controller in communication with the drive motor. The drive motor controller including a signal processor and an amplifier commutator in communication with the drive motor and the signal processor and is capable of delivering both amplified and reduced power to the drive motor from the power source. In one instance, the drive control module is separately and independently removable from a receptacle of the chassis as a complete unit. | 08-21-2008 |
20090145671 | Robotic Vehicle with Dynamic Range Actuators - A robotic vehicle including a chassis having front and rear ends, an electric power source supported by the chassis, and multiple drive assemblies supporting the chassis. Each drive assembly including a track trained about a corresponding drive wheel and a drive control module. The drive control module including a drive control housing, a drive motor carried by the drive control housing and operable to drive the track, and a drive motor controller in communication with the drive motor. The drive motor controller including a motor controller logic circuit and an amplifier commutator in communication with the drive motor and the motor controller logic circuit and is capable of delivering both amplified and reduced voltage to the drive motor from the power source. In one instance, the drive control module is separately and independently removable from a receptacle of the chassis as a complete unit. | 06-11-2009 |
20090314554 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE - A mobile robot includes a chassis defining at least one chassis volume and first and second sets of right and left driven flippers associated with the chassis. Each flipper has a drive wheel and defines a flipper volume adjacent to the drive wheel. The first set of flippers is disposed between the second set of flippers and the chassis. Motive power elements are distributed among the chassis volume and the flipper volumes. The motive power elements include a battery assembly, a main drive motor assembly, and a load shifting motor assembly. | 12-24-2009 |
20100263948 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE - A robotic vehicle ( | 10-21-2010 |
20110005846 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE - A robotic vehicle includes a chassis supported on right and left driven tracks, right and left elongated flippers disposed on corresponding sides of the chassis, and a battery unit holder disposed on the chassis for removably receiving a battery unit weighing at least 50 lbs. The battery unit holder includes a guide for receiving and guiding the battery unit to a connected position and a connector mount having locating features and communication features. The locating features receive corresponding locating features of the battery unit, as the battery unit is moved to its connected position, to align the communication features of the connector mount with corresponding communication features of the battery unit. The communication features of the connector mount are movable in a plane transverse to the guide to aid alignment of the communication features for establishment of an electrical connection therebetween when the battery unit is in its connected position. | 01-13-2011 |
20110155483 | ROBOTIC VEHICLE DECK ADJUSTMENT - A robotic vehicle is disclosed, which is characterized by high mobility, adaptability, and the capability of being remotely controlled in hazardous environments. The robotic vehicle includes a chassis having front and rear ends and supported on right and left driven tracks. Right and left elongated flippers are disposed on corresponding sides of the chassis and operable to pivot. A linkage connects a payload deck, configured to support a removable functional payload, to the chassis. The linkage has a first end rotatably connected to the chassis at a first pivot, and a second end rotatably connected to the deck at a second pivot. Both of the first and second pivots include independently controllable pivot drivers operable to rotatably position their corresponding pivots to control both fore-aft position and pitch orientation of the payload deck with respect to the chassis. | 06-30-2011 |
20120183382 | Robotic Vehicle - A robotic vehicle is disclosed, which is characterized by high mobility, adaptability, and the capability of being remotely controlled in hazardous environments. The robotic vehicle includes a chassis having front and rear ends and supported on right and left driven tracks. Right and left elongated flippers are disposed on corresponding sides of the chassis and operable to pivot. A linkage connects a deck system to the chassis. The deck system includes a deck base and a payload deck configured to support a removable functional payload. The linkage has a first end rotatably connected to the chassis at a first pivot, and a second end rotatably connected to the deck at a second pivot. Both of the first and second pivots include independently controllable pivot drivers operable to rotatably position their corresponding pivots to control both fore-aft position and pitch orientation of the payload deck with respect to the chassis. | 07-19-2012 |
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20100276333 | SHELF-READY SHIPPER DISPLAY SYSTEM - A shelf-ready shipper display system having a tray portion, a hood portion, and one or more zones of weakness that enable the hood portion to be separated from the tray portion so that the shipper display system can be converted from a shipping configuration to a display configuration. In certain embodiments, the shipper display system is made from a single blank. In some embodiments, the shipper display system includes a reinforcement panel that is also capable of being separated from the tray portion as the shipper display system is converted from the shipping configuration and to the display configuration. | 11-04-2010 |
20110284621 | SHELF-READY SHIPPER DISPLAY SYSTEM - A shelf-ready shipper display system having a tray portion, a hood portion, and one or more zones of weakness that enable the hood portion to be separated from the tray portion so that the shipper display system can be converted from a shipping configuration to a display configuration. In certain embodiments, the shipper display system is made from a single blank. In some embodiments, the shipper display system includes a reinforcement panel that is also capable of being separated from the tray portion as the shipper display system is converted from the shipping configuration and to the display configuration. | 11-24-2011 |
20130092596 | SHELF-READY SHIPPER DISPLAY SYSTEM - A shelf-ready shipper display system having a tray portion, a hood portion, and one or more zones of weakness that enable the hood portion to be separated from the tray portion so that the shipper display system can be converted from a shipping configuration to a display configuration. In certain embodiments, the shipper display system is made from a single blank. In some embodiments, the shipper display system includes a reinforcement panel that is also capable of being separated from the tray portion as the shipper display system is converted from the shipping configuration and to the display configuration. | 04-18-2013 |
20140305837 | SHELF-READY SHIPPER DISPLAY SYSTEM - A shelf-ready shipper display system having a tray portion, a hood portion, and one or more zones of weakness that enable the hood portion to be separated from the tray portion so that the shipper display system can be converted from a shipping configuration to a display configuration. In certain embodiments, the shipper display system is made from a single blank. In some embodiments, the shipper display system includes a reinforcement panel that is also capable of being separated from the tray portion as the shipper display system is converted from the shipping configuration and to the display configuration. | 10-16-2014 |
20150203241 | SHIPPING CONTAINER CONVERTIBLE INTO A DISPENSER CONTAINER OR A DISPLAY TRAY - A convertible shipping container for goods includes a tray portion that includes a first wall. The first wall is configured to be oriented as a front wall of the convertible shipping container in a first display configuration and as a bottom wall of the convertible shipping container in a second display configuration. The convertible shipping container also includes a cover portion removably coupled to the tray portion such that the cover portion is coupled to the tray portion in the first display configuration and is detachable from the tray portion to form the second display configuration. | 07-23-2015 |
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20080215051 | Laparoscopic Bipolar Electrosurgical Instrument - A laparoscopic bipolar electrosurgical instrument for sealing tissue includes a handle having an elongated tube affixed thereto. The tube includes first and second jaw members having electrically conductive sealing surfaces attached to a distal end thereof which are movable from a first position for approximating tissue to a second position for grasping tissue therebetween. The handle includes a fixed handle and a handle which is movable relative to the fixed handle to effect movement of the jaw members from the first position to the second position for grasping tissue. The jaw members connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the opposable sealing surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween. A stop is included for maintaining a minimum separation distance between opposing sealing surfaces. A ratchet is also included to maintain a closure force in the range of about 7 kg/cm | 09-04-2008 |
20080249527 | Electrosurgical instrument reducing current densities at an insulator conductor junction - An electrosurgical instrument having opposing end effectors and a handle for effecting movement of the end effectors relative to one another, includes a pair of electrodes each including an electrically conductive surface (e.g., which can be dimensioned for sealing, clamping and/or cutting), an insulating substrate having a first edge, and an insulating layer positioned in a channel formed by the electrically conductive surface within the first edge between the conductive surface and the first edge of the insulating substrate. The insulating layer has a portion proximal to the electrically conductive surface and a portion distal from the electrically conductive surface and a gradient such that the proximal portion has a lower dielectric strength than the distal portion. A coating on one of the pair of electrodes may be disposed in at least partial non-vertical registration with a coating on the opposing one of the pair of electrodes. | 10-09-2008 |
20080312653 | Mechanism for Dividing Tissue in a Hemostat-Style Instrument - Open electrosurgical forceps for sealing tissue are provided which include first and second shaft portions pivotably associated with one another. Each shaft portion has a jaw member disposed at a distal end thereof. Each of the jaw members includes an electrically conductive sealing surface adapted to communicate electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween and a slot formed through the sealing surface thereof. The forceps includes a cutting mechanism operatively associated with the first and second jaw members. The cutting mechanism includes a cutting element disposed within the slot of the at least one jaw member, the cutting element being movable from a first position wherein the cutting element is retracted within the at least one jaw member and a second position in which the cutting element at least partially projects from a sealing surface of the at least one jaw member. | 12-18-2008 |
20100179543 | Vessel Sealing Instrument With Electrical Cutting Mechanism - An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing vessels and cutting vessels includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members which are movable relative to one another from a first spaced apart position to a second position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes a pair of spaced apart electrically conductive tissue contacting surfaces which each have an insulator disposed therebetween, the conductive surfaces are connected to an electrosurgical energy source. The first jaw member includes an electrically conductive cutting element disposed within the insulator which extends towards the second tissue contacting surface to create a gap therebetween. The cutting element is inactive during the sealing process while the two pairs of electrically conductive surfaces are activated to seal tissue. During the cutting process, the cutting element is energized to a first potential and at least one electrically conductive tissue contacting surface is energized to a different potential to effect a tissue cut through the tissue held between the jaw members along the already formed tissue seal. | 07-15-2010 |
20110178519 | Vessel Sealing Instrument with Electrical Cutting Mechanism - An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing vessels and cutting vessels includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members which are movable relative to one another from a first spaced apart position to a second position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes an electrically conductive tissue contacting surface connected to an electrosurgical energy source. At least one of the jaw members includes an electrically conductive cutting element disposed within an insulator defined in the jaw member. At least one channel is included in the insulator which is configured to deliver fluid between the jaw members. | 07-21-2011 |
20110301607 | Apparatus and Method for Optimal Tissue Separation - A system and method for optimizing tissue separation using modulated or duty cycle controlled waveforms on desiccated tissue, where the desiccated tissue has a high electrical impedance. In bipolar electrosurgical procedures, tissue separation is separated with the application of an electrical signal. When tissue does not completely separate and becomes desiccated, generator may generate a duty cycle controlled waveform with specified duty cycle and frequency or modulated waveform. Modulated waveform is generated by adding or multiplying one or more waveforms together. Modulated or duty cycle waveforms create power pulses with higher voltages and a low RMS value. Power pulses drive power and create heat in the high impedance tissue. The creation of heat helps to mobilize water content adjacent to the desiccated tissue. The heating and mobilization of water induces motion into the tissue and aids in the complete separation of tissue while keeping the RMS power low. | 12-08-2011 |
20120010614 | Optimal Geometries for Creating Current Densities in a Bipolar Electrode Configuration - An end effector assembly for use with an electrosurgical instrument is provided. The end effector assembly has a first jaw member having a first pair of tissue contacting surfaces and an insulator disposed therebetween. The end effector assembly also has a second jaw member that includes a second pair of tissue contacting surfaces, a pair of insulators disposed between the second pair of tissue contacting surfaces, and a cutting element disposed between the pair of insulators. The relative movement of the first jaw member toward the second jaw member causes the insulator of the first jaw member and the pair of insulators of the second jaw member to pinch tissue disposed between the first jaw member and the second jaw member. | 01-12-2012 |
20120029515 | Local Optimization of Electrode Current Densities - An end effector assembly for use with a bipolar forceps includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members at least one of which being movable relative to the other to grasp tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes a pair of spaced apart, electrically conductive tissue sealing surfaces. Each tissue sealing surface is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy to conduct electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue seal. The forceps also includes an insulator disposed between each pair of electrically conductive sealing surfaces and an electrically conductive cutting element disposed within each insulator and defining a geometrical configuration including a plurality of peaks having a period that is a multiple of an operating frequency of the electrosurgical energy. The cutting elements are adapted to connect to the source of electrosurgical energy to conduct electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a tissue cut. | 02-02-2012 |
20120059371 | Dynamic and Static Bipolar Electrical Sealing and Cutting Device - An end effector assembly includes opposed jaws moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw includes an electrically conductive surface adapted to conduct electrosurgical energy through tissue disposed between the jaws. A static bipolar cutting portion including at least one electrically conductive cutting element and at least one insulating element having a first configuration is disposed on at least one of the jaws. The static cutting portion is configured to electrically cut tissue disposed between the jaws upon activation of the cutting element and at least one of an opposing sealing surface and an opposing cutting element. A dynamic cutting portion including at least one electrically conductive cutting element and at least one insulating element having a second configuration is disposed on at least one of the jaws. The dynamic cutting portion electrically transects tissue during movement relative to tissue. | 03-08-2012 |
20120059375 | Asymmetrical Electrodes for Bipolar Vessel Sealing - Bipolar electrosurgical instrument having a first and a second opposing jaw member at a distal end thereof, wherein each jaw member includes an outer housing, and an inner tissue engaging surface corresponding to the inner tissue engaging surface of the opposing jaw. The instruments includes the ability to move the jaw members relative to one another from a first position wherein the jaw members are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to a second position wherein the jaw members cooperate to grasp tissue. The jaws include asymmetrical electrodes disposed on the inner tissue engaging surfaces. A first contact region of the electrode has a greater surface area than that of the second contact region. During resection procedures wider electrodes impart improved sealing energy to the patient-side vessel while providing sufficient energy to resected tissue to effect hemostasis. | 03-08-2012 |
20120233844 | VESSEL SEALING INSTRUMENT WITH ELECTRICAL CUTTING MECHANISM - An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing vessels and cutting vessels includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members which are movable relative to one another from a first spaced apart position to a second position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes an electrically conductive tissue contacting surface connected to an electrosurgical energy source. At least one of the jaw members includes an electrically conductive cutting element disposed within an insulator defined in the jaw member. A rigid structural support is included which is configured to support the electrically conductive tissue sealing surface and includes at least one flow channel defined therein. | 09-20-2012 |
20130190760 | Surgical Tissue Sealer - A surgical instrument is provided. The surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position proximate tissue, wherein, in the second position, the jaw members cooperate to define a cavity that is configured to receive tissue between the jaw members and a resilient electrically conductive sealing surface operably coupled to at least one jaw member, the resilient electrically conductive sealing surface selectively positionable from a first unflexed position to a second flexed position. | 07-25-2013 |
20130232753 | Surgical Tissue Sealer - A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly is provided. The method includes grasping a gap-setting gauge between first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another about a pivot between a first, spaced-apart position and a second position proximate tissue and setting the first and second jaw members such that in the approximated position the jaw members cooperate to define a gap distance between the jaw members equivalent to the thickness of the gap-setting gauge such that when positioning tissue between the jaw members full approximation of the jaws is limited to the gap distance. | 09-12-2013 |
20130304066 | Apparatus for Activating an Electrosurgical Vessel Sealing Instrument Having an Electrical Cutting Mechanism - An electrosurgical forceps is provided and includes a housing, a shaft and a pair of opposing first and second jaw members. Each jaw member including a pair of spaced apart, electrically conductive tissue sealing surfaces adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy such that the tissue sealing surfaces are capable of conducting electrosurgical energy through tissue held therebetween to effect a seal. One or both of the first and second jaw members includes an electrically conductive cutting element disposed thereon. A switch assembly operably disposed on the housing includes an activation member in operable communication with the source of electrosurgical energy for supplying electrosurgical energy to the first and second jaw members. Activation of the activation member provides electrosurgical energy to the tissue sealing surfaces for sealing tissue and electrosurgical energy to the cutting element for cutting the sealed tissue. | 11-14-2013 |
20140163552 | DYNAMIC AND STATIC BIPOLAR ELECTRICAL SEALING AND CUTTING DEVICE - An end effector assembly includes opposed jaws moveable from an open to a closed position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw includes an electrically conductive surface adapted to conduct electrosurgical energy through tissue disposed between the jaws. A static bipolar cutting portion including at least one electrically conductive cutting element and at least one insulating element having a first configuration is disposed on at least one of the jaws. The static cutting portion is configured to electrically cut tissue disposed between the jaws upon activation of the cutting element and at least one of an opposing sealing surface and an opposing cutting element. A dynamic cutting portion including at least one electrically conductive cutting element and at least one insulating element having a second configuration is disposed on at least one of the jaws. The dynamic cutting portion electrically transects tissue during movement relative to tissue. | 06-12-2014 |
20140194875 | SURGICAL FORCEPS - A forceps includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members movable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes an electrically-conductive tissue-contacting surface adapted to connect to a source of energy to treat tissue grasped between the jaw members. The first jaw member includes a cutting electrode adapted to connect to the source of energy to cut tissue grasped between the jaw members, while the second jaw member including a first insulative member positioned to oppose the cutting electrode. The first insulative member is configured to guide the cutting electrode into alignment with the first insulative member upon approximation of the jaw members to thereby align the jaw members relative to one another upon approximation of the jaw members. | 07-10-2014 |
20140243811 | LIMITED USE MEDICAL DEVICES - The present disclosure is directed to a surgical system that may include an end effector assembly configured to conduct energy through tissue to treat tissue, the end effector assembly including at least one limited-use portion, the limited-use portion configured to degrade during use, and a control system configured to monitor degradation of the limited-use portion. | 08-28-2014 |
20140284841 | SURGICAL TISSUE SEALER - A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly includes providing first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another about a pivot between a first, spaced-apart position and a second, approximated position. One of the first and second jaw members includes a cavity defined therein and the other of the first and second jaw members includes a stop member configured to be inserted into the cavity. A gap-setting gauge is grasped between the first and second jaw members to define a gap-distance between the jaw members equivalent to a thickness of the gap-setting gauge. The first and second jaw members are set such that the jaw members are prevented from approximation beyond the gap-distance. | 09-25-2014 |
20140288553 | VESSEL SEALING INSTRUMENT WITH ELECTRICAL CUTTING MECHANISM - An end effector assembly for use with an instrument for sealing vessels and cutting vessels includes a pair of opposing first and second jaw members which are movable relative to one another from a first spaced apart position to a second position for grasping tissue therebetween. Each jaw member includes a pair of spaced apart electrically conductive tissue contacting surfaces which each have an insulator disposed therebetween, the conductive surfaces are connected to an electrosurgical energy source. The first jaw member includes an electrically conductive cutting element disposed within the insulator which extends towards the second tissue contacting surface to create a gap therebetween. The cutting element is inactive during the sealing process while the two pairs of electrically conductive surfaces are activated to seal tissue. During the cutting process, the cutting element is energized to a first potential and at least one electrically conductive tissue contacting surface is energized to a different potential to effect a tissue cut through the tissue held between the jaw members along the already formed tissue seal. | 09-25-2014 |
20150032100 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPERATING AN ELECTROSURGICAL GENERATOR - The systems and methods according to embodiments of the present disclosure provide optimal tissue effect during an electrosurgical procedure. A system and method for controlling an electrosurgical generator is provided including sensing an impedance of target tissue; generating electrosurgical energy in a first phase at a first power level until the sensed impedance of the target tissue is greater than a first threshold impedance; generating a plurality of pulses of electrosurgical energy in a second phase at a second power level, each pulse being generated until the sensed impedance of the target tissue is greater than a second threshold impedance set for that pulse; and generating at least one high-voltage pulse in a third phase at a third power level for a predetermined duration to divide the target tissue. | 01-29-2015 |
20150088128 | ELECTRODE FOR USE IN A BIPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A end-effector assembly includes opposing first and second jaw assemblies, at least one of the first and second assemblies movable relative to the other from a first position wherein the jaw assemblies are disposed in spaced relation relative to one another to at least a second position closer to one another wherein the jaw assemblies cooperate to grasp tissue therebetween. The first jaw assembly includes a first housing and a first electrically-conductive tissue-engaging structure associated with at least a portion of the first housing. The second jaw assembly includes a second housing and a second electrically-conductive tissue-engaging structure associated with at least a portion of the second housing. The end-effector assembly includes a dissector electrode coupled along at least a portion of a lateral side portion of either one of the first housing or the second housing. The dissector electrode is electrically-isolated from the first and second electrically-conductive tissue-engaging structures. | 03-26-2015 |
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20150209103 | TISSUE SEALING INSTRUMENT WITH TISSUE-DISSECTING ELECTRODE - An electrosurgical instrument includes an elongated shaft extending distally from a housing and an actuating mechanism operably coupled to a proximal portion of the elongated shaft and configured to move the elongated shaft. First and second jaw members are coupled to a distal portion of the elongated shaft. The first jaw member is pivotable relative to the second jaw member between open and closed positions. An electrically conductive tissue sealing surface is disposed on each of the jaw members and is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. A tissue-dissecting electrode is disposed on a distal end of at least one of the jaw members in spaced relation to the tissue sealing surface and is adapted to connect to a source of electrosurgical energy. An insulator couples the tissue-dissecting electrode to the jaw member and electrically insulates the tissue-dissecting electrode from the jaw member. | 07-30-2015 |
20160038168 | SURGICAL FORCEPS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A method of manufacturing a forceps includes forming an integral member in a single-shot. The integral member is formed to include a body portion, first and second handles integrally formed with the body portion via living hinges, and a connector member integrally formed between the first and second handles. The connector member includes a first leg coupled to the first handle via a living hinge, a second leg coupled to the second handle via a living hinge, and a hub coupled between the first and second legs via living hinges. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038222 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY PROCEDURES - A method of surgery utilizing an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members defining a grasping area therebetween and a tissue-treating area therebetween. Each of the first and second jaw members defines a knife channel positioned within the grasping area and outside of the tissue-treating area. The end effector assembly is positioned such that the knife channels are positioned adjacent tissue to be removed. Thereafter, the first and/or second jaw members are moved from a spaced-apart position to an approximated position to grasp tissue therebetween, the jaw members are energized for conducting energy through tissue disposed within the tissue-treating area to treat tissue disposed within the tissue-treating area, and a knife is advanced through the knife channels to cut tissue adjacent the tissue-treating area thereby separating tissue. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038223 | SURGICAL FORCEPS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A forceps includes an integral member having a body portion, first and second handles, and a connector member. The body portion defines a lumen extending longitudinally therethrough. The first and second handles are integrally formed with the body portion via living hinges and are movable relative to one another between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position. The connector member is integrally formed between the first and second handles and includes a first leg coupled to the first handle via a living hinge, a second leg coupled to the second handle via a living hinge, and a hub coupled between the first and second legs via living hinges. Movement of the first and second handles between the spaced-apart and approximated positions urges the hub to translate relative to the body portion. The integral member is adapted to receive a shaft that supports an end effector assembly for treating tissue. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038224 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY PROCEDURES - An end effector assembly for a surgical instrument includes a pair of jaw members each including one or more tissue-contacting plates. One or both jaw members is movable relative to the other between spaced-apart and approximated positions for grasping tissue between the tissue-contacting plates. The tissue-contacting plates are adapted to connect to a source of energy for conducting energy through tissue grasped between. One of the jaw members includes an insulative member extending towards the other member. The insulative member includes a plurality of crests each defining a blunt apex and a proximally-facing sharpened edge. The blunt apexes contact tissue upon approximation of the first and second jaw members to grasp tissue, while the proximally-facing sharpened edges facilitate tissue cutting in a ripping fashion upon proximal translation of the end effector assembly relative to tissue. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038225 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY PROCEDURES - A method of surgery includes grasping tissue between tissue-contacting surfaces of first and second jaw members of an end effector assembly, supplying energy to at least one of the tissue-contacting surfaces to treat tissue grasped therebetween, and translating and/or manipulating the end effector assembly to cut tissue in a ripping fashion. | 02-11-2016 |
20160038231 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY PROCEDURES - A surgical instrument includes an end effector assembly having first and second jaw members each jaw member defining an opposed surface. The jaw members are movable between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue within a grasping area. First and second tissue-treating plates are disposed on the jaw members and adapted to connect to a source of energy for treating tissue disposed within a tissue-treating. Each jaw member defines a knife channel positioned within the grasping area and outside of the tissue-treating area. A knife is selectively movable between a retracted position, wherein the knife is positioned proximally of the jaw members, and an extended position, wherein the knife extends at least partially through the knife channels of the jaw members to cut tissue positioned adjacent the tissue-treating area. | 02-11-2016 |
20160100881 | SURGICAL TISSUE SEALER - A method for manufacturing an end effector assembly includes providing first and second jaw members moveable relative to one another about a pivot between a first, spaced-apart position and a second, approximated position. One of the first and second jaw members includes a cavity defined therein and the other of the first and second jaw members includes a stop member configured to be inserted into the cavity. A gap-setting gauge is grasped between the first and second jaw members to define a gap-distance between the jaw members equivalent to a thickness of the gap-setting gauge. The first and second jaw members are set such that the jaw members are prevented from approximation beyond the gap-distance. | 04-14-2016 |
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20150256648 | VISUALIZATION OF PERFORMANCE PARAMETERS OF DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for visualization of performance parameters of distributed computer systems. An example method may comprise: receiving data representing a geographic location of a client computer system issuing a plurality of requests to a server computer system, the data further comprising a plurality of values representing one or more parameters of request processing by the server computer system; and generating a sequence of video frames, each video frame of the sequence of video frames comprising a visual element of a pre-defined shape overlaid over a geographic map in a position corresponding to the geographic location of the client computer system, wherein a pre-defined attribute of the visual element visually represents one or more values of the plurality of values. | 09-10-2015 |
20150304382 | PROVIDING TRANSACTION IDENTIFIERS FOR APPLICATION PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for providing transaction identifiers for application performance management in distributed computer systems. An example method may comprise: receiving, by a first computer system, a first message; identifying, based on a pre-defined byte pattern, an incoming transaction identifier within the first message; responsive to failing to identify the incoming transaction identifier, generating a new transaction identifier; transmitting, to a second computer system, a second message associated with the first message, the second message comprising a transaction identifier provided by one of: the incoming transaction identifier or the new transaction identifier; and transmitting, to a third computer system, a third message representing a log record, the third message comprising the transaction identifier. | 10-22-2015 |
20160028805 | COLLECTING CLIENT-SIDE APPLICATION PERFORMANCE MONITORING INFORMATION - Systems and methods for collecting client-side application performance monitoring (APM) information in distributed computer systems. An example method may comprise: inserting a script code fragment into an electronic document to be transmitted to a client computing device, wherein the script code fragment is to issue a request for loading an object from a second computer system, the request comprising at least one of: a parameter of a client browser executed by the client computing device, a parameter of an application being executed within the client browser, or a parameter of a current session of the client browser; and transmitting the electronic document to at least one of: the second computer system or the client computing device. | 01-28-2016 |
20160110239 | IDENTIFYING FAILED CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE IN DISTRIBUTED COMPUTER SYSTEMS - Systems and methods for identifying failed customer experience in distributed computer systems. An example method may comprise: receiving, by a processing device of a distributed computer system, a first application layer message associated with a request originated by a client computer system responsive to an action by a user, wherein the first application layer message comprises a transaction identifier identifying a sequence of messages originated by one or more components of the distributed computer system and associated with the request; identifying a pre-defined byte pattern comprised by the first application layer message; and identifying, based on the pre-defined byte pattern, at least one of: a system error associated with the transaction or an application error associated with the transaction. | 04-21-2016 |