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1. 发明授权

US06879695B2 Personal sound link module 失效
标题翻译：个人声音链接模块
公开(公告)号：US06879695B2
公开(公告)日：2005-04-12
申请号：US10264937
申请日：2002-10-03
申请人： Albert A. Maltan , Janusz A. Kuzma
发明人： Albert A. Maltan , Janusz A. Kuzma
IPC分类号： H04R25/00
CPC分类号： H04R25/606
摘要： A personal sound link module (60) is inserted into a tunnel (40) made through the soft tissue connecting the retro-auricular space (50) with the ear canal (30). The module contains an acoustic transducer (65), located at the distal part (68) of the module, close to or inside the ear canal, an antenna (64) that receives and also potentially sends signals to a remote source, signal processing circuitry (67), telemetry circuitry (69), a power source (66) that powers the module, and possibly a microphone (63). Signals transmitted from a remote source are received through the antenna and telemetry circuitry, processed, and presented to the acoustic transducer, where they are converted to sound waves broadcast into the user's ear canal. The remote source may be a radio station, radio receiver, CD player, DVD player, tape player, audio system, telephone, TV receiver or station, or other source of audio signals intended to be heard privately by the user.
摘要翻译：将个人声音连接模块（60）插入到通过将耳环空间（50）与耳道（30）连接的软组织制成的隧道（40）中。该模块包含位于模块的远端部分（68）处的声换能器（65），靠近耳道内或耳道内，接收并且还潜在地向远程源发送信号的天线（64），信号处理电路（67），遥测电路（69），为模块供电的电源（66）以及可能的麦克风（63）。从远程源发送的信号通过天线和遥测电路被接收，被处理并呈现给声换能器，在那里它们被转换成广播到用户耳道的声波。远程源可以是用户私下听到的无线电台，无线电接收机，CD播放器，DVD播放器，磁带机，音频系统，电话机，电视接收机或电台，或者其它的音频信号源。

2. 发明授权

US06304787B1 Cochlear electrode array having current-focusing and tissue-treating features 有权
标题翻译：具有电流聚焦和组织处理特征的耳蜗电极阵列
公开(公告)号：US06304787B1
公开(公告)日：2001-10-16
申请号：US09375424
申请日：1999-08-17
申请人： Janusz A. Kuzma , William Vanbrooks Harrison , Albert A. Maltan
发明人： Janusz A. Kuzma , William Vanbrooks Harrison , Albert A. Maltan
IPC分类号： A61N136
CPC分类号： A61N1/0541
摘要： An implantable electrode array, adapted for insertion into a cochlea, provides a multiplicity of exposed electrode contacts, each having a shape, geometry, or makeup that aids in controlling the current flow and current density associated with the electrode contact as a function of position on the electrode contact. In one embodiment, the shape or geometry of the exposed electrode contact controls the contact surface of the electrode contact in a way that varies the current flow and current density as a function of surface area position on the electrode, thereby focusing most of the current to flow through the center of the electrode contact. In another embodiment, the electrode contact is coated with a dielectric or other material that controls the surface contact impedance as a function of distance from the center of the electrode, again focusing most of the current flow through the center of the electrode contact. In yet a further embodiment, the exposed electrode contact surface area is masked with an insulator to prevent conduction of current at various locations on the surface of the electrode contact. Separately, or in combination with any of the above embodiments, the exposed electrode contact surface and/or the entire electrode array may be coated with a selected substance or drug compound that diffuses into the tissue and liquids surrounding the electrode. Such substance or drug compound is selected to elicit a desired result, e.g., to inhibit fibrous tissue or bone growth in the vicinity of the electrode contacts; to promote healing of damaged tissue in the region of the electrode contacts, to prevent neural degeneration, or to promote neural regeneration.
摘要翻译：适于插入耳蜗的可植入电极阵列提供多个暴露的电极触点，其各自具有形状，几何形状或组合，其有助于控制与电极接触相关联的电流流动和电流密度作为位置的函数电极接触。在一个实施例中，暴露的电极接触件的形状或几何形状以电极流动和电流密度作为电极上的表面积位置的函数来控制电极接触件的接触表面，从而将大部分电流聚焦到流过电极接触点的中心。在另一个实施例中，电极接触件涂覆有电介质或其它材料，其控制作为距电极中心的距离的函数的表面接触阻抗，再次将电流大部分流经电极接触的中心。在又一个实施例中，暴露的电极接触表面区域被绝缘体掩蔽，以防止在电极接触表面上的各个位置的电流传导。单独地或与任何上述实施例组合，暴露的电极接触表面和/或整个电极阵列可以涂覆有扩散到组织中的选定物质或药物化合物和电极周围的液体。选择这样的物质或药物化合物以引出期望的结果，例如抑制电极接触附近的纤维组织或骨生长; 促进电极接触区域受损组织的愈合，防止神经变性，或促进神经再生。

3. 发明授权

US06862805B1 Method of making a cochlear electrode array having current-focusing and tissue-treating features 有权
标题翻译：制造具有电流聚焦和组织处理特征的耳蜗电极阵列的方法
公开(公告)号：US06862805B1
公开(公告)日：2005-03-08
申请号：US09945304
申请日：2001-08-31
申请人： Janusz A. Kuzma , William Vanbrooks Harrison , Albert A. Maltan
发明人： Janusz A. Kuzma , William Vanbrooks Harrison , Albert A. Maltan
IPC分类号： A61N1/05 , H01R43/00
CPC分类号： A61N1/0541 , Y10T29/49117 , Y10T29/49156 , Y10T29/49169 , Y10T29/49174 , Y10T29/49176 , Y10T29/49179
摘要： A method of making an implantable electrode array, adapted for insertion into a cochlea, includes the steps of: (a) forming electrode contact pieces made from a precious, biocompatible material into a desired shape; (b) attaching the electrode contact pieces to a foil sheet made from a non-toxic but chemically-active metal; (c) connecting a wiring system to the metal contact pieces; (d) molding a flexible polymer carrier around the electrode contact pieces and wiring system while such are held in place by the foil sheet; and (e) etching away the foil sheet, leaving the electrode contact pieces exposed at a surface of the molded polymer carrier. The exposed electrode contacts are made so as to have a shape, geometry, or makeup that aids in controlling the current flow and current density associated with the electrode contact as a function of position on the electrode contact.
摘要翻译：制造适于插入耳蜗的可植入电极阵列的方法包括以下步骤：（a）将由珍贵的生物相容性材料制成的电极接触片形成为期望的形状; （b）将电极接触片连接到由无毒但化学活性金属制成的箔片上; （c）将布线系统连接到金属接触片上; （d）在电极接触片和布线系统周围形成柔性聚合物载体，同时通过箔片保持在适当位置; 和（e）蚀刻掉箔片，留下电极接触片露出在模制聚合物载体的表面。暴露的电极触点被制成为具有形状，几何形状或组合，其有助于控制与电极接触相关联的电流和电流密度作为电极接触件上的位置的函数。

4. 发明授权

US08606367B2 Insertion tool for paddle-style electrode 失效
标题翻译：桨式电极插入工具
公开(公告)号：US08606367B2
公开(公告)日：2013-12-10
申请号：US13536561
申请日：2012-06-28
申请人： Anne M. Pianca , Janusz A. Kuzma , Chuladatta Thenuwara
发明人： Anne M. Pianca , Janusz A. Kuzma , Chuladatta Thenuwara
IPC分类号： A61N1/05
CPC分类号： A61N1/0553
摘要： The present disclosure describes various embodiments of an insertion tool that affords steerability of the paddle-style electrode during implantation without causing damage to the insulation and/or the contacts of the paddle-style electrode. One embodiment is described as having a “pin fork” configuration; another a “shovel” configuration; and yet another has tabs or a lumen on the paddle-style electrode for facilitating the insertion of a stylet. The various embodiments for the insertion tool allow for adjustments of the paddle-style electrode in both the medial/lateral and inferior/superior directions allowing the surgeon to steer the paddle-style electrode to the desired stimulation site within the epidural space of the spinal column.
摘要翻译：本公开描述了插入工具的各种实施例，其在植入期间提供桨式电极的可操纵性，而不会损坏桨式电极的绝缘体和/或触点。一个实施例被描述为具有“销叉”配置; 另一个“铲”配置; 并且另一个在桨式电极上具有翼片或腔，以便于插入探针。用于插入工具的各种实施例允许在内侧/外侧和下/上/上方向上调节桨式电极，从而允许外科医生将桨式电极转向脊柱硬膜外空间内的期望的刺激部位。

5. 发明授权

US07941228B2 Cochlear implant electrode and method of making same 有权
标题翻译：人工耳蜗植入电极及其制作方法
公开(公告)号：US07941228B2
公开(公告)日：2011-05-10
申请号：US11870301
申请日：2007-10-10
申请人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Chuladatta Thenawara , Lani A. Smith
发明人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Chuladatta Thenawara , Lani A. Smith
IPC分类号： A61N1/00
CPC分类号： A61N1/0541 , A61N1/36036 , Y10T29/49117
摘要： A cochlear stimulation lead and method of making a curved electrode array are provided. In one embodiment of the lead, while the curved section of the lead is curled further beyond its originally molded curvature and held in this position, a filling channel is filled with a filling material that is hardened or cured in this held position. The resulting lead has a tip curvature that is more curved than the originally molded curvature.
摘要翻译：提供了一种人工耳蜗刺激引线和制作弯曲电极阵列的方法。在引线的一个实施例中，当引线的弯曲部分被卷曲进一步超出其初始模制曲率并保持在该位置时，填充通道填充有在该保持位置被硬化或固化的填充材料。所得到的引线具有比最初模制曲率更弯曲的尖端曲率。

6. 发明授权

US07805202B2 Implantable electrodes and insertion methods and tools 有权
标题翻译：可植入电极和插入方法和工具
公开(公告)号：US07805202B2
公开(公告)日：2010-09-28
申请号：US11241158
申请日：2005-09-30
申请人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Todd Kevin Whitehurst , Lani A. Smith , Chuladatta Thenuwara
发明人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Todd Kevin Whitehurst , Lani A. Smith , Chuladatta Thenuwara
IPC分类号： A61N1/02
CPC分类号： A61N1/0551 , A61N1/0529 , A61N1/0553
摘要： An insertion kit for implanting an electrode in a patient can include a handle; an insertion member coupled to the handle at a proximal end of the insertion member and configured and arranged to be inserted into a patient; an alignment member coupled to the handle and disposed over the distal end of the insertion member; and an electrode configured and arranged to be inserted into the patient using the insertion member. In some instances, the insertion kit may also include one or more of a marker that cooperates with the alignment member to mark a position of the electrode on the skin of the patient; a pointer that cooperates with the alignment member to find the marked position on the skin of the patient; and a second electrode and a second insertion member configured and arranged for detachably coupling to the handle in place of the insertion member.
摘要翻译：用于将电极植入患者体内的插入套件可以包括手柄; 插入构件，其在所述插入构件的近端处联接到所述手柄并且被配置和布置成插入到患者体内; 对准构件，其联接到所述手柄并设置在所述插入构件的远端上方; 以及电极，其构造和布置成使用插入构件插入到患者体内。在一些情况下，插入套件还可以包括与对准构件配合以标记电极在患者皮肤上的位置的标记物中的一个或多个; 与对准构件协作以在患者皮肤上找到标记位置的指针; 以及第二电极和第二插入构件，其构造和布置成可替代所述插入构件可拆卸地联接到所述手柄。

7. 发明申请

US20090024196A1 IMPLANTABLE ELECTRODE, INSERTION TOOL FOR USE THEREWITH, AND INSERTION METHOD 有权
标题翻译：可插入电极，插入工具及其插入方法
公开(公告)号：US20090024196A1
公开(公告)日：2009-01-22
申请号：US12212427
申请日：2008-09-17
申请人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Lani A. Smith , Chuladatta Thenuwara , Tom Xiaohai He
发明人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Lani A. Smith , Chuladatta Thenuwara , Tom Xiaohai He
IPC分类号： A61N1/05
CPC分类号： A61N1/0551 , A61B17/3468 , A61N1/05 , A61N1/0558
摘要： An electrode system includes an implantable electrode having at least one electrode contact, an insertion tool, and a technique or method that allows the electrode contact to be positioned within soft tissue at a selected target stimulation site.
摘要翻译：电极系统包括具有至少一个电极接触的可植入电极，插入工具以及允许电极接触位于选定的目标刺激部位的软组织内的技术或方法。

8. 发明授权

US07460913B2 Implantable electrode, insertion tool for use therewith, and insertion method 有权
标题翻译：可植入电极，与其一起使用的插入工具和插入方法
公开(公告)号：US07460913B2
公开(公告)日：2008-12-02
申请号：US11124843
申请日：2005-05-09
申请人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Lani A. Smith , Chuladdatta Tehnuwara , Tom Xiaohai He
发明人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Lani A. Smith , Chuladdatta Tehnuwara , Tom Xiaohai He
IPC分类号： A61N1/05
CPC分类号： A61N1/0551 , A61B17/3468 , A61N1/05 , A61N1/0558
摘要： An electrode system includes an implantable electrode having at least one electrode contact, an insertion tool, and a technique or method that allows the electrode contact to be positioned within soft tissue at a selected target stimulation site.
摘要翻译：电极系统包括具有至少一个电极接触的可植入电极，插入工具以及允许电极接触位于选定的目标刺激部位的软组织内的技术或方法。

9. 发明授权

US07315763B2 Cochlear implant electrode and method of making same 有权
标题翻译：人工耳蜗植入电极及其制作方法
公开(公告)号：US07315763B2
公开(公告)日：2008-01-01
申请号：US10666465
申请日：2003-09-19
申请人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Lani A. Smith , Chuladatta Thenawara , Steven A. Hazard
发明人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Lani A. Smith , Chuladatta Thenawara , Steven A. Hazard
IPC分类号： A61N1/05
CPC分类号： A61N1/0541 , A61N1/36036
摘要： A cochlear stimulation lead having a pre-curved electrode array is provided. The molding process provides memory to the curved part of the lead. The lead may be made having a stylet insertion channel that extends from a slightly curved or substantially straight section and into the highly curved section of the lead. Because high compliance is desired for the lead in cochlear stimulation applications, the compliance is controlled not only by the taper at the distal end of the lead and overall lead thickness, but also by choosing the material hardness of the lead carrier/covering and employing compliant zigzagged conductor wire. In addition, differential lead compliance/stiffness can be achieved by using a stiff tubing that forms part of the stylet insertion channel.
摘要翻译：提供具有预弯曲电极阵列的耳蜗刺激引线。模制过程为铅的弯曲部分提供记忆。引线可以制成具有从略微弯曲或基本上直的部分延伸到引线的高度弯曲部分的探针插入通道。由于耳蜗刺激应用中的铅需要高度依从性，所以顺应性不仅受铅的远端的锥度和整体铅厚度的控制，而且还通过选择引线载体/覆盖物的材料硬度并采用顺应性曲折导线。此外，通过使用形成探针插入通道的一部分的硬管可以实现差动引线顺从/刚度。

10. 发明授权

US07054691B1 Partitioned implantable system 有权
标题翻译：分区植入系统
公开(公告)号：US07054691B1
公开(公告)日：2006-05-30
申请号：US10346482
申请日：2003-01-17
申请人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Michael A. Faltys
发明人： Janusz A. Kuzma , Michael A. Faltys
IPC分类号： A61N1/00
CPC分类号： H04R25/606 , H04R2225/67 , H04R2410/00
摘要： An implantable system includes a plurality of implantable devices that are detachably coupled to each other. Each implantable device of the system includes: (1) an hermetically-sealed case housing electronic components; (2) feedthru terminals mounted to a wall of the hermetically-sealed case adapted to allow electrical contact from a location outside the hermetically-sealed case with the electronic components housed inside the hermetically-sealed case; (3) a coil external to the hermetically-sealed case attached to the feedthru terminals; (4) a flexible molding bonded to the hermetically-sealed case, and wherein the coil is embedded within or otherwise attached to the flexible molding; and (5) engagement means for engaging the flexible molding with a flexible molding of another implantable device of the implantable system. Such engagement means also aligns the coils of the implantable devices that are thus engaged with the engaging means to allow electromagnetic coupling to occur between the aligned coils. In one embodiment, the engaging means includes a hole formed in the flexible molding of a first implantable device and a knob portion formed in the flexible molding of a second implantable device, wherein the knob portion is sized to fit within the hole, and wherein when the knob portion is placed within the hole, the coil of the first device is coaxially aligned with the coil of the second implantable device.
摘要翻译：可植入系统包括可拆卸地彼此联接的多个可植入装置。系统的每个可植入装置包括：（1）密封的电子元件壳体; （2）安装在密封壳体的壁上的馈通端子，其适于允许从密封的壳体外部的位置与容纳在密封的壳体内的电子部件电接触; （3）安装在馈通端子上的气密密封外壳外部的线圈; （4）柔性模制件，其结合到所述密封的壳体上，并且其中所述线圈嵌入所述柔性模制件中或以其他方式附接到所述柔性模制件; 和（5）接合装置，用于将柔性模制件与可植入系统的另一可植入装置的柔性模制件接合。这种接合装置还使由此与接合装置接合的可植入装置的线圈对齐，以允许在排列的线圈之间发生电磁耦合。在一个实施例中，接合装置包括形成在第一可植入装置的柔性模制件中的孔和形成在第二可植入装置的柔性模制件中的把手部分，其中按钮部分的尺寸适于装配在孔内，旋钮部分放置在孔内，第一装置的线圈与第二可植入装置的线圈同轴对准。

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