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Kafe 바로가기국가/구분 | United States(US) Patent 등록 |
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출원번호 | US-0128203 (2002-04-23) |
발명자 / 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 | 피인용 횟수 : 350 인용 특허 : 126 |
A device for delivering fluid, such as insulin for example, to a patient. The device includes an exit port assembly, a syringe-like reservoir including a side wall extending towards an outlet connected to the exit port assembly. A threaded lead screw is received in the reservoir and a plunger has an
A device for delivering fluid, such as insulin for example, to a patient. The device includes an exit port assembly, a syringe-like reservoir including a side wall extending towards an outlet connected to the exit port assembly. A threaded lead screw is received in the reservoir and a plunger has an outer periphery linearly slideable along the side wall of the reservoir and an inner periphery threadedly received on the lead screw. The plunger is non-rotatable with respect to the side wall such that rotating the lead screw causes the plunger to advance within the reservoir and force fluid through the outlet. The device also includes a dispenser having a return element for causes rotation of the lead screw, and a shape memory element. A changeable length of the shape memory element decreasing from an uncharged length to a charged length resets the return element.
A device for delivering fluid, such as insulin for example, to a patient. The device includes an exit port assembly, a syringe-like reservoir including a side wall extending towards an outlet connected to the exit port assembly. A threaded lead screw is received in the reservoir and a plunger has an
A device for delivering fluid, such as insulin for example, to a patient. The device includes an exit port assembly, a syringe-like reservoir including a side wall extending towards an outlet connected to the exit port assembly. A threaded lead screw is received in the reservoir and a plunger has an outer periphery linearly slideable along the side wall of the reservoir and an inner periphery threadedly received on the lead screw. The plunger is non-rotatable with respect to the side wall such that rotating the lead screw causes the plunger to advance within the reservoir and force fluid through the outlet. The device also includes a dispenser having a return element for causes rotation of the lead screw, and a shape memory element. A changeable length of the shape memory element decreasing from an uncharged length to a charged length resets the return element. lel to a first direction; a second folding unit operatively coupled to receive said first folded article, said second folding unit forming a second folded article from said first folded article by making a fold in said first folded article in a direction parallel to a second direction, said second direction being perpendicular to said first direction; a first pressing unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said first pressing unit comprising a plurality of pressure rollers and applying a pressure to said second folded article, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi; a third folding unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said third folding unit forming a third folded article from said second folded article by making a fold in said second folded article in a direction parallel to said second direction, said third folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller, said first and second folding rollers having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers causing said fold in said second folded article to be made when said second folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said second folded article to force said portion of said second folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers; a second pressing unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said second pressing unit comprising a plurality of pressure rollers and applying a pressure to said third folded article, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi; an adhesive applicator that applies adhesive to a portion of said third folded article; and a fourth folding unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said fourth folding unit forming an outsert from said third folded article by making a final fold parallel to said second direction, said final fold being made so that said adhesive holds said outsert in a substantially closed position so that said outsert has no exposed unfolded exterior edges that lie in a direction parallel to said final fold, said fourth folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller of said fourth folding unit, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit causing said final fold to be made when said third folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said third folded article to force said portion of said third folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit. 2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein one of said pressing units additionally comprises an adjustment mechanism that may be used to adjust said pressure applied by said one pressing unit. 3. An outsert-forming apparatus that forms outserts having printed product information thereon, said apparatus comprising: a first folding unit that forms a first folded article from a sheet of paper having printed information thereon, said first folding unit having a plurality of folding rollers and forming said first folded article by making a plurality of folds in said sheet of paper, each of said folds being parallel to a first direction; a second folding unit operatively coupled to receive said first folded article, said second folding unit forming a second folded article from said first folded article by making a fold in said first folded article in a direction parallel to a second direction, said second direction being perpendicular to said first direction; a third folding unit op eratively coupled to receive said second folded article, said third folding unit forming a third folded article from said second folded article by making a fold in said second folded article in a direction parallel to said second direction, said third folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller, said first and second folding rollers having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers causing said fold in said second folded article to be made when said second folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said second folded article to force said portion of said second folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers; an adhesive applicator that applies adhesive to a portion of said third folded article; and a fourth folding unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said fourth folding unit forming an outsert from said third folded article by making a final fold parallel to said second direction, said final fold being made so that said adhesive holds said outsert in a substantially closed position so that said outsert has no exposed unfolded exterior edges that lie in a direction parallel to said final fold, said fourth folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller of said fourth folding unit, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit causing said final fold to be made when said third folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said third folded article to force said portion of said third folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit. 4. An apparatus as defined in claim 3 additionally comprising a pressing unit having a plurality of pressure rollers that applies a pressure to one of said folded articles, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi. 5. An outsert-forming apparatus that forms outserts having printed product information thereon, said apparatus comprising: a first folding unit that forms a first folded article from a sheet of paper having printed information thereon, said first folding unit having a plurality of folding rollers and forming said first folded article by making a plurality of folds in said sheet of paper, each of said folds being parallel to a first direction; a second folding unit operatively coupled to receive said first folded article, said second folding unit forming a second folded article from said first folded article by making a fold in said first folded article in a direction parallel to a second direction, said second direction being perpendicular to said first direction; a first pressing unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said first pressing unit comprising a plurality of pressure rollers and applying a pressure to said second folded article, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi; a third folding unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said third folding unit forming a third folded article from said second folded article by making a fold in said second folded article in a direction parallel to said second direction, said third folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller, said first and second folding rollers having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers causing said fold in said second folded article to be made when said second folded article passes between said first and second fol ding rollers; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said second folded article to force said portion of said second folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers; a second pressing unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said second pressing unit comprising a plurality of pressure rollers and applying a pressure to said third folded article, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi; an adhesive applicator that applies adhesive to a portion of said third folded article; and a fourth folding unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said fourth folding unit forming an outsert from said third folded article by making a final fold parallel to said second direction, said final fold being made so that said adhesive holds said outsert in a substantially closed position so that said outsert has no exposed unfolded exterior edges that lie in a direction parallel to said final fold, said fourth folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller of said fourth folding unit, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit causing said final fold to be made when said third folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said third folded article to force said portion of said third folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit, wherein one of said pressing units comprises a plurality of spring members disposed in a vertical stack. 6. An outsert-forming apparatus that forms outserts having printed product information thereon, said apparatus comprising: a first folding unit that forms a first folded article from a sheet of paper having printed information thereon, said first folding unit having a plurality of folding rollers and forming said first folded article by making a plurality of folds in said sheet of paper, each of said folds being parallel to a first direction; a second folding unit operatively coupled to receive said first folded article, said second folding unit forming a second folded article from said first folded article by making a fold in said first folded article in a direction parallel to a second direction, said second direction being perpendicular to said first direction; a first pressing unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said first pressing unit comprising a plurality of pressure rollers and applying a pressure to said second folded article, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi; a third folding unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said third folding unit forming a third folded article from said second folded article by making a fold in said second folded article in a direction parallel to said second direction, said third folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller, said first and second folding rollers having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers causing said fold in said second folded article to be made when said second folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said second folded article to force said portion of said second folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers; a second pressing unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said second pressing unit comprising a plurality of pressure rollers and applying a pressure to said third folded article, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi; an adhesive applicator that applies adhesive to a portion of said third folded article; and a fourth folding unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said fourth folding unit forming an outsert from said third folded article by making a final fold parallel to said second direction, said final fold being made so that said adhesive holds said outsert in a substantially closed position so that said outsert has no exposed unfolded exterior edges that lie in a direction parallel to said final fold, said fourth folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller of said fourth folding unit, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit causing said final fold to be made when said third folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said third folded article to force said portion of said third folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit, wherein one of said pressing units comprises a plurality of cone-shaped, elastically deformable washers disposed in a vertical stack. 7. An outsert-forming apparatus that forms outserts having printed product information thereon, said apparatus comprising: a first folding unit that forms a first folded article from a sheet of paper having printed information thereon, said first folding unit having a plurality of folding rollers and forming said first folded article by making a plurality of folds in said sheet of paper, each of said folds being parallel to a first direction; a second folding unit operatively coupled to receive said first folded article, said second folding unit forming a second folded article from said first folded article by making a fold in said first folded article in a direction parallel to a second direction, said second direction being perpendicular to said first direction; a first pressing unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said first pressing unit comprising a plurality of pressure rollers and applying a pressure to said second folded article, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi; a third folding unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said third folding unit forming a third folded article from said second folded article by making a fold in said second folded article in a direction parallel to said second direction, said third folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller, said first and second folding rollers having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers causing said fold in said second folded article to be made when said second folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said second folded article to force said portion of said second folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers; a second pressing unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said second pressing unit comprising a plurality of pressure rollers and applying a pressure to said third folded article, said pressure being at least about 30 psi and no greater than about 500 psi; an adhesive applicator that applies adhesive to a portion of said third folded article; and a fourth folding unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said fourth folding unit forming an outsert from said third folded article by making a final fold parallel to said second direction, said final fold being made so that said adhesive holds said outsert in a substantially closed pos ition so that said outsert has no exposed unfolded exterior edges that lie in a direction parallel to said final fold, said fourth folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller of said fourth folding unit, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit causing said final fold to be made when said third folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said third folded article to force said portion of said third folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit, wherein one of said pressing units additionally comprises a support structure, wherein one of said pressure rollers of said one pressing unit is disposed in a fixed position relative to said support structure, and wherein one of said pressure rollers of said one pressing unit is disposed in a movable position relative to said support structure. 8. An outsert-forming apparatus that forms outserts having printed product information thereon, said apparatus comprising: a first folding unit that forms a first folded article from a sheet of paper having printed information thereon, said first folding unit having a plurality of folding rollers and forming said first folded article by making a plurality of folds in said sheet of paper, each of said folds being parallel to a first direction; a second folding unit operatively coupled to receive said first folded article, said second folding unit forming a second folded article from said first folded article by making a fold in said first folded article in a direction parallel to a second direction, said second direction being perpendicular to said first direction; a third folding unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said third folding unit forming a third folded article from said second folded article by making a fold in said second folded article in a direction parallel to said second direction, said third folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller, said first and second folding rollers having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers causing said fold in said second folded article to be made when said second folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said second folded article to force said portion of said second folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers; an adhesive applicator that applies adhesive to a portion of said third folded article; and a fourth folding unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said fourth folding unit forming an outsert from said third folded article by making a final fold parallel to said second direction, said final fold being made so that said adhesive holds said outsert in a substantially closed position so that said outsert has no exposed unfolded exterior edges that lie in a direction parallel to said final fold, said fourth folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller of said fourth folding unit, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit causing said final fold to be made when said third folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said third folded article to force said portion of said third folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit, wherein said pressing unit comprises a plurality of spring members disposed in a vertical stack. 9. An outsert-forming apparatus that forms outserts having printed product information thereon, said apparatus comprising: a first folding unit that forms a first folded article from a sheet of paper having printed information thereon, said first folding unit having a plurality of folding rollers and forming said first folded article by making a plurality of folds in said sheet of paper, each of said folds being parallel to a first direction; a second folding unit operatively coupled to receive said first folded article, said second folding unit forming a second folded article from said first folded article by making a fold in said first folded article in a direction parallel to a second direction, said second direction being perpendicular to said first direction; a third folding unit operatively coupled to receive said second folded article, said third folding unit forming a third folded article from said second folded article by making a fold in said second folded article in a direction parallel to said second direction, said third folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller, said first and second folding rollers having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers causing said fold in said second folded article to be made when said second folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said second folded article to force said portion of said second folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers; an adhesive applicator that applies adhesive to a portion of said third folded article; and a fourth folding unit operatively coupled to receive said third folded article, said fourth folding unit forming an outsert from said third folded article by making a final fold parallel to said second direction, said final fold being made so that said adhesive holds said outsert in a substantially closed position so that said outsert has no exposed unfolded exterior edges that lie in a direction parallel to said final fold, said fourth folding unit comprising: a first folding roller; a second folding roller disposed adjacent said first folding roller of said fourth folding unit, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit having a nip therebetween, said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit causing said final fold to be made when said third folded article passes between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit; and a movable blade member that makes contact with a portion of said third folded article to force said portion of said third folded article towards said nip between said first and second folding rollers of said fourth folding unit, wherein said pressing unit comprises a plurality of cone-shaped, elastically deformable washers disposed in a vertical stack. ransmitter/receiver device in response to transmission from said at least one sensor device. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data corresponding to the currently prevailing state, which is stored in said at least one transmitter/receiver device, is readable with the aid of said external write-read device. 3. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said at least one transmitter/receiver device is a transponder. 4. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said at least one sensor device detects a value of a physical function, a value of a physiological function, or a combination of these as the temporally variable state parameter. 5. Apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising fixing means whereby it may be fixed inside the living body. 6. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data corresponding to the currently prevailing state is written directly into said at least one transmitter/receiver device in response to transmission from said at least one sensor device. 7. Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the data corresponding to the currently prevailing state is written into said at least one transmitter/receiver device by means of said external device in response to transmission from said at least one sensor device. 8. System including an apparatus for monitoring implants contained inside a living body, and an external write-read device, wherein said apparatus for monitoring implants contained inside a living body comprises: at least one transmitter/receiver device which is introduceable into the living body and in which data relating to the implant may be stored, wherein the data relating to the implant may be written into said at least one transmitter/receiver device and read from it contactlessly with the aid of said external write-read device located externally of the living body; and at least one sensor device for monitoring at least one temporally variable state parameter of the implant and for transmitting data corresponding to a currently prevailing state to said at least one transmitter/receiver device in accordance with a detected value of the at least one temporally variable state parameter, wherein the data corresponding to the currently prevailing state is written into said at least one transmitter/receiver device in response to transmission from said at least one sensor device. 9. System according to claim 8, wherein the data corresponding to the currently prevailing state, which is stored in said at least one transmitter/receiver device, is readable with the aid of said external write-read device. 10. System according to claim 8, wherein said at least one transmitter/receiver device is a transponder. 11. System according to any claim 8, wherein said at least one sensor device detects a value of a physical function, a value of a physiological function, or a combination of these as the temporally variable state parameter. 12. System according to claim 8, wherein said apparatus for monitoring implants contained inside a living body further comprises fixing means whereby it may be fixed inside the living body. 13. System according to claim 8, wherein the data corresponding to the currently prevailing state is written directly into said at least one transmitter/receiver device in response to transmission from said at least one sensor device. 14. Apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the data corresponding to the currently prevailing state is written into said at least one transmitter/receiver device by means of said external device in response to transmission from said at least one sensor device. se, which compares patient information and corresponding reference image parameters, and determines a parameter with the highest similarity; and an image adjusting block, in communication with the similarity calculation unit, which selects a type of probe and automatically adjusts image settings of the selected probe based on the parameter with the highest similarity. 2. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the patient information database is stored on a health card. 3. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the patient information database is stored as a work-list. 4. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 2 or 3, wherein the patient information comprises a patient's physical condition, record of disease, or medical history. 5. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, wherein the reference image database further comprises: a feature parameter database for storing a plurality of feature parameters for each of diagnostic items that are classified by patients' physical conditions and diseases; and an image parameter database for storing a plurality of image parameters corresponding to the respective feature parameters. 6. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 5, wherein the image parameters stored on said image parameter database include brightness, contrast, gain, edge strength, receiving/transmitting frequency, and ultrasound average velocity. 7. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 1, further comprising: a user input device, in communication with the similarity calculation unit, for inputting and adjusting degrees of freedom parameters. 8. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 7, wherein the degrees of freedom parameters are related to rotation and movement of ultrasound images in rectangular coordinates, angular coordinates, or spherical coordinates. 9. The ultrasound imaging system of claim 7, wherein the user input device further comprises a touch screen. 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A transducer array according to claim 1 wherein the row of the plurality of rows having the highest capacitance is comprised of a single layer piezoelectric material and adjacent rows are comprised of a multilayer piezoelectric material. 5. A transducer array according to claim 4 wherein the highest capacitance row is a central row and adjacent rows having equal numbers of layers are disposed on both sides of the central row. 6. A method for producing an ultrasonic multilayer row for a 1.5D transducer array, said array having a pitch, and said method comprising: providing a plurality of piezoelectric layers to form a vibrating member having a thickness corresponding to a desired transducer frequency; assembling said plurality of layers in reversed polarity to each other to form a parallel electrical circuit; providing each layer with two opposed electrodes having outwardly extending conductive lines on opposite lateral faces thereof; providing a set of flexible circuits having conductive traces thereon spaced apart by an amount equal to twice the pitch of the array, and disposing said circuits on the opposite lateral faces of said layers so as to connect together all of the conductive lines of said layers; and bonding said flexible circuits on said opposite lateral faces to the conductive lines at the respective lateral faces. 7. A method for producing a final multilayer ultrasonic matrix transducer array, said method comprising: providing a plurality of multilayer piezoelectric elements of larger dimensions than those of the final array, said multilayer piezoelectric elements including electrical connection wires located around the periphery thereof, and positioning holes located on front surfaces thereof; disposing said multilayer piezoelectric elements on a positioning surface to form an intermediate matrix array having the same overall dimensions as and a smaller number of elements than the final array; encapsulating the intermediate array of multilayer elements with a polymeric resin to maintain said elements in place; providing a backing on one side of the intermediate matrix array; sub-dicing the multilayer elements of the intermediate array in quarters to produce the final multilayer matrix transducer array; filling dicing grooves formed by said sub-dicing with a flexible resin; and connecting the final matrix transducer array to cables. 8. A method according to claim 7 further comprising providing an acoustic lens on a side array opposed to said one side. 9. A method according to claim 7 wherein said positioning surface is part of a positioning tool. 10. A method according to claim 7 wherein a tool plate including said positioning surface is used to form said matrix array and said tool includes pins corresponding to positioning holes for facilitating alignment of the matrix array. 11. A matrix array according to claim 7 wherein said positioning holes are disposed on two crossing axes of said front surfaces. 12. A method according to claim 7 wherein said positioning holes are of a shape selected from the group consisting of circular, oval, triangular and rectangular. 13. A method according to claim 7 wherein said holes are produced by one of laser machining, mechanical drilling and ultrasonic machining. 14. A method according to claim 7 wherein the transducer array has four lateral faces, electrode wires are disposed on said four lateral faces, each lateral face includes at least two electrode wires connected in parallel, and the polarity of the electrode wires is reversed for adjacent faces of the device. 15. A method according to claim 7 wherein wire solder pads are located on lateral surfaces of the elements at positions, and with a spacing between said pads, such that electrical shunting between adjacent elements is avoided. 16. A method according to claim 7 wherein the multilayer elements are disposed on a
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