Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-30
2001-06-12
Kamm, William E. (Department: 3762)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
06246905
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to medical equipment, and more particularly is a portable unit that supplies a plurality of energy forms adapted for medical treatments.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Over the years, a large number of medical instruments have been designed with the intention of aiding physicians in their treatment of patients. One area of medical treatment that is highly dependent on mechanical equipment is the application of various forms of energy to the patient's body. Depending on the course of treatment, a doctor might require one or more of a large number of energy sources, examples being laser, ultrasonic, radiofrequency, microwave, mechanical, and pneumatic.
Each of these energy sources can be quite beneficial to a medical practitioner in his treatment of a patient. However, one of the drawbacks to current art machinery is that a separate machine is required to supply each type of energy. Using separate machines for the delivery of each of these energy types leads to a very high capital expense, as well as creating a storage problem. If the machines are kept in the treatment area, which is of course desirable for convenience of access, the treatment area can easily become quite cluttered, thereby making movement in the area difficult and even potentially dangerous.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide piece of medical equipment that is able to deliver a plurality of energy forms from a single machine.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a device that is modular so that the various energy supply modules are very easily replaced, substituted, and removed for repair.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a computerized control means for the device, and for storage of data relevant to the treatment of the patient.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is a multiple energy form supply device intended for medical use in minimally invasive and general surgery applications. The device comprises a plurality of energy supply modules mounted in a movable cart. The device will also typically include a computer control means, with a central PCB that is in communication with the energy supply modules.
The device will also have at least one display means to aid in the operation of the device, data input means to allow various means of control of the modules, and data output means to display and store pertinent information relative to the operation of the device.
An advantage of the present invention is that it allows a medical practitioner to have access to a plurality of energy forms via a single machine.
Another advantage of the present invention is that it greatly reduces the capital outlay required of the practitioner or of the medical facility obtaining the device.
A still further advantage of the present invention is that the modular design of the device enables it to be easily conformed to a user's specific needs.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art in view of the description of the best presently known mode of carrying out the invention as described herein and as illustrated in the drawings.
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Kamm William E.
The Kline Law Firm
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