103 results found
Jonathan Bernard Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6349143 Feb 19, 2002 Filed: Nov 25, 1998 |
Jeffrey S. Hastings (Los Altos, CA) Jonathan Bernard (Santa Clara, CA) David A. Rock (Saline, MI) | 09/200170 |
Acuson Corporation (Mountain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | G06K 900 | 382128 |
Patent:
Method and system for simultaneously displaying diagnostic medical ultrasound image clips
Abstract:
The preferred embodiments include a method and system for simultaneously displaying diagnostic...
Claim:
What is claimed is: 1. A method for simultaneously displaying a plurality of ultrasound image clips ...
Sorin Grunwald Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6514202 Feb 4, 2003 Filed: Apr 23, 2001 |
Sorin Grunwald (Santa Clara, CA) | 09/840591 |
SciMed Life Systems, Inc. (Maple Grove, MN) |
| International Classification: | A61B 800 | 600437, 600443 |
Patent:
Systems and methods for evaluating objects within an ultrasound image
Abstract:
According to the invention, an object in an ultrasound image is characterized by considering...
Claim:
What is claimed is: 1. A method for evaluating an object within an ultrasound image, the method...
Robert Steins Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6733458 May 11, 2004 Filed: Sep 25, 2001 |
Robert W. Steins (Santa Clara, CA) Ann Shvarts (San Jose, CA) Thilaka S. Sumanaweera (Los Altos, CA) | 09/962488 |
Acuson Corporation (Mountain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 814 | 600461 |
Patent:
Diagnostic medical ultrasound systems and methods using image based freehand needle guidance
Abstract:
A diagnostic medical ultrasound system having an integrated invasive medical device guidance system ...
Claim:
We claim: 1. In a diagnostic medical ultrasound system, a method of displaying a trajectory of an...
Robert Steins Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers • Sales Representative
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6659953 Dec 9, 2003 Filed: Sep 20, 2002 |
Thilaka S. Sumanaweera (Los Altos, CA) Robert W. Steins (Santa Clara, CA) | 10/251044 |
Acuson Corporation (Mountain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 800 | 600443, 600441 |
Patent:
Morphing diagnostic ultrasound images for perfusion assessment
Abstract:
An ultrasound image is morphed for perfusion assessment. Various images within a sequence of images ...
Claim:
What is claimed is: 1. A method for morphing an ultrasound image for perfusion assessment, the...
Anwar Ghazi Sunnyvale, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers • Program Director • Operations Manager • Army Specialist • Manager • Equipment Tools Purchasing Agent • Services Professional • Sales and Service Specialist • Sales Agent • Sales Representative • Department Store Salesperson • Retail Professional • Retail Salesperson • Model
Experience & Education
Position:
Q&R Program Manager at Applied Materials, Front End Products
Title:
Quality & Reliability Program Manager
Location:
Sunnyvale, California
Industry:
Semiconductors
Work history:
Applied Materials, Front End Products - Santa Clara, CAQ&R Program Managersince Jul 2006Siemens Medical Solutions, Ultrasound Division - Mountain View, CAStaff, Quality & Reliability EngineeringApr 2003 - Jul 2006
Skills:
Statistical Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Reliability Engineering, Supplier Quality, SPC, 8D...
Languages:
Thai, Bengali, Hindi
Omer Oralkan Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2010026 Oct 21, 2010 Filed: Apr 14, 2010 |
Omer Oralkan (Santa Clara, CA) Butrus T. Khuri-Yakub (Palo Alto, CA) | 12/798982 | |
| International Classification: | A61M 5/00 | 604 22 |
Patent:
Method and apparatus for ultrasound assisted local delivery of drugs and biomarkers
Abstract:
The current invention provides an ultrasound-assisted delivery device, that includes a focused...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2013025 Sep 26, 2013 Filed: Mar 26, 2013 |
Josef R. CALL (Campbell, CA) Donald F. SPECHT (Los Altos, CA) Kenneth D. BREWER (Santa Clara, CA) | 13/850823 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600447 |
Patent:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVING ULTRASOUND IMAGE QUALITY BY APPLYING WEIGHTING FACTORS
Abstract:
Systems and methods for improving the quality of ultrasound images made up of a combination of...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#8602993 Dec 10, 2013 Filed: Aug 7, 2009 |
Donald F. Specht (Los Altos, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) | 13/002778 |
Maui Imaging, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 600437, 600443 |
Patent:
Imaging with multiple aperture medical ultrasound and synchronization of add-on systems
Abstract:
The benefits of a multi-aperture ultrasound probe can be achieved with add-on devices....
Jennifer Teng Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#8382689 Feb 26, 2013 Filed: Feb 8, 2007 |
John W. Sliwa (Los Altos, CA) Peter Goetz (Aptos, CA) Zhenyi Ma (San Jose, CA) Jennifer Teng (Santa Clara, CA) Stephen Morse (Menlo Park, CA) Frank Callaghan (Blaine, MN) Timothy E. Ciciarelli (San Jose, CA) | 11/703783 |
St. Jude Medical, Atrial Fibrillation Division, Inc. (St. Paul, MN) |
| International Classification: | A61H 1/00 | 601 2 |
Patent:
Device and method for high intensity focused ultrasound ablation with acoustic lens
Abstract:
A high intensity focused ultrasound transducer includes an ultrasonic emitter having a surface that ...
Robert Steins Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#7288068 Oct 30, 2007 Filed: Dec 15, 2003 |
Müge M. Bakircioglu (Sunnyvale, CA) Robert W. Steins (Santa Clara, CA) Constantine Simopoulos (Menlo Park, CA) | 10/737204 |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Malvern, PA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/06 | 600455 |
Patent:
Automatic optimization for ultrasound medical imaging
Abstract:
Methods and systems are provided for automatic optimization for ultrasound medical imaging. In one...
Robert Steins Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2012008 Apr 5, 2012 Filed: Aug 2, 2011 |
David J. Napolitano (Pleasanton, CA) Brian Derek DeBusschere (Orinda, CA) Glen W. McLaughlin (San Carlos, CA) Larry Y.L. Mo (San Ramon, CA) Ching-Hua Chou (Mountain View, CA) Ting-Lan Ji (San Jose, CA) Robert W. Steins (Santa Clara, CA) | 13/196748 |
Zonare Medical Systems, Inc. (Mountain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600443 |
Patent:
CONTINUOUS TRANSMIT FOCUSING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging method comprises: providing a probe that includes one or...
Jennifer Teng Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2008019 Aug 14, 2008 Filed: Feb 8, 2007 |
John W. Sliwa (Los Altos, CA) Peter Goetz (Aptos, CA) Zhenyi Ma (San Jose, CA) Jennifer Teng (Santa Clara, CA) Stephen Morse (Menlo Park, CA) Frank Callaghan (Blaine, MN) Timothy E. Ciciarelli (San Jose, CA) | 11/703784 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 600472 |
Patent:
High intensity focused ultrasound transducer with acoustic lens
Abstract:
A high intensity focused ultrasound transducer includes an ultrasonic emitter having a surface that ...
Sorin Grunwald Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6945938 Sep 20, 2005 Filed: Dec 16, 2002 |
Sorin Grunwald (Santa Clara, CA) | 10/321407 |
Boston Scientific Limited (St-Michael) |
| International Classification: | A61B008/00 | 600443 |
Patent:
Systems and methods for evaluating objects with an ultrasound image
Abstract:
According to the invention, an object in an ultrasound image is characterized by considering...
Robert Steins Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2008014 Jun 19, 2008 Filed: Oct 24, 2006 |
Robert W. Steins (Santa Clara, CA) Glen W. McLaughlin (Saratoga, CA) | 11/586212 |
Zonare Medical Systems, Inc. (Mountain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 600437 |
Patent:
Control of user interfaces and displays for portable ultrasound unit and docking station
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention provide ways for controlling a plurality of visual displays...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2011020 Aug 18, 2011 Filed: Feb 17, 2011 |
Donald F. Specht (Los Altos, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) | 13/029907 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600443 |
Patent:
POINT SOURCE TRANSMISSION AND SPEED-OF-SOUND CORRECTION USING MULTI-APERTURE ULTRASOUND IMAGING
Abstract:
A Multiple Aperture Ultrasound Imaging system and methods of use are provided with any number of...
Sorin Grunwald Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6287259 Sep 11, 2001 Filed: Feb 17, 2000 |
Sorin Grunwald (Santa Clara, CA) | 9/506513 |
SciMed Life Systems, Inc. (Maple Grove, MN) |
| International Classification: | A61B 800 | 600437 |
Patent:
Systems and methods for evaluating objects within an ultrasound image
Abstract:
According to the invention, an object in an ultrasound image is characterized by considering...
Bradley Hill Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#2007001 Jan 18, 2007 Filed: May 8, 2006 |
Sorin Grunwald (Palo Alto, CA) Bradley Hill (Santa Clara, CA) | 11/431118 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600468000 |
Patent:
Endovascular access and guidance system utilizing divergent beam ultrasound
Abstract:
The invention relates to the guidance, positioning and placement confirmation of intravascular...
Bradley Hill Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#8409103 Apr 2, 2013 Filed: May 8, 2006 |
Sorin Grunwald (Palo Alto, CA) Bradley Hill (Santa Clara, CA) | 11/430511 |
VasoNova, Inc. (Menlo Park, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600468 |
Patent:
Ultrasound methods of positioning guided vascular access devices in the venous system
Abstract:
The invention relates to the guidance, positioning and placement confirmation of intravascular...
Dongshan Fu Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#2010018 Jul 22, 2010 Filed: Mar 30, 2010 |
Dongshan Fu (Santa Clara, CA) Gopinath Kuduvalli (San Jose, CA) John Allison (Los Altos, CA) | 12/750519 |
Accuray Incorporated (Sunnyvale, CA) |
| International Classification: | G06K 9/00 | 382103, 382131 |
Patent:
DYNAMIC TRACKING OF SOFT TISSUE TARGETS WITH ULTRASOUND IMAGES, WITHOUT USING FIDUCIAL MARKERS
Abstract:
An apparatus and method of dynamically tracking a soft tissue target with ultrasound images,...
Claim:
1.
Bradley Hill Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#2007001 Jan 18, 2007 Filed: May 8, 2006 |
Sorin Grunwald (Palo Alto, CA) Bradley Hill (Santa Clara, CA) | 11/431140 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600468000 |
Patent:
Endovenous access and guidance system utilizing non-image based ultrasound
Abstract:
The invention relates to the guidance, positioning and placement confirmation of intravascular...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2013021 Aug 22, 2013 Filed: Feb 21, 2013 |
Donald F. Specht (Los Altos, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) | 13/773340 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/08, A61B 8/00, G03B 42/06, A61B 8/14 | 600438, 367 7 |
Patent:
Determining Material Stiffness Using Multiple Aperture Ultrasound
Abstract:
Changes in tissue stiffness have long been associated with disease. Systems and methods for...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2010026 Oct 14, 2010 Filed: Apr 14, 2010 |
David M. Smith (Lodi, CA) Sharon L. Adam (San Jose, CA) Donald F. Specht (Los Altos, CA) John P. Lunsford (Los Altos Hills, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) | 12/760375 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600459 |
Patent:
Universal Multiple Aperture Medical Ultrasound Probe
Abstract:
A Multiple Aperture Ultrasound Imaging (MAUI) probe or transducer is uniquely capable of...
Mathew Rahimi Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#7232433 Jun 19, 2007 Filed: Sep 22, 1999 |
Randall L. Schlesinger (San Mateo, CA) Mathew Rahimi (Santa Clara, CA) | 09/401632 |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Malvern, PA) |
| International Classification: | A61M 25/00, A61B 8/00, A61B 8/14 | 604527, 604523, 604524, 600437, 600459 |
Patent:
Medical diagnostic ultrasound catheter with dielectric isolation
Abstract:
Medical diagnostic ultrasound catheters are provided with improved materials for dielectric...
Bhaskar Ramamurthy Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#5871447 Feb 16, 1999 Filed: Nov 7, 1996 |
Bhaskar S. Ramamurthy (Santa Clara, CA) George R. Sutherland (Linkooping, SE) | 8/744384 |
Acuson Corporation (Moutain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 800 | 600443 |
Patent:
Doppler energy-related parameters in an ultrasound imaging system
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for ultrasound imaging of Doppler energy-related parameters is described....
Albert Waxman Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#4058001 Nov 15, 1977 Filed: Aug 2, 1976 |
Albert S. Waxman (Santa Clara, CA) | 5/710942 |
G. D. Searle & Co. (Skokie, IL) |
| International Classification: | G01N 2900, A61B 1000 | 73620 |
Patent:
Ultrasound imaging system with improved scan conversion
Abstract:
In an improved system for medical imaging employing a transducer for transmitting and detecting...
Steven Forestieri Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#5394874 Mar 7, 1995 Filed: Jan 7, 1994 |
Steven F. Forestieri (Santa Clara, CA) Ray S. Spratt (San Jose, CA) | 8/178766 |
Diasonics Ultrasound, Inc. (Milpitas, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 806 | 12866005 |
Patent:
Angiography using ultrasound
Abstract:
Method and apparatus for performing angiography of a subject under examination in an ultrasonic...
Robert Steins Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#7846098 Dec 7, 2010 Filed: Aug 13, 2007 |
Robert W. Steins (Santa Clara, CA) Constantine Simopoulos (Menlo Park, CA) | 11/893015 |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Malvern, PA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00, A61B 8/14 | 600440, 600441, 600455, 600458 |
Patent:
Automatic optimization for ultrasound medical imaging
Abstract:
Methods and systems are provided for automatic optimization for ultrasound medical imaging. In one...
Michael Vanauker Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#8435558 May 7, 2013 Filed: Jul 18, 2011 |
Elizabeth Hood (Philadelphia, PA) Joel A. Strom (Tampa, FL) Michael VanAuker (Santa Clara, CA) | 13/185100 |
University of South Florida (Tampa, FL) |
| International Classification: | A61K 9/127, A61K 9/48 | 424450, 424 7803, 424401, 424486, 424489, 514 2, 514 44 |
Patent:
Ultrasound enhancement of drug release across non-ionic surfactant membranes
Abstract:
A method of targeted drug delivery and imaging using nonionic surfactant vesicles (niosomes) in...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2014007 Mar 13, 2014 Filed: Nov 12, 2013 |
Donald F. Specht (Los Altos, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) | 14/078311 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/08 | 600437 |
Patent:
Imaging with Multiple Aperture Medical Ultrasound and Synchronization of Add-On Systems
Abstract:
The benefits of a multi-aperture ultrasound probe can be achieved with add-on devices....
Robert Steins Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#8002705 Aug 23, 2011 Filed: Jul 24, 2006 |
David J. Napolitano (Pleasanton, CA) Brian Derek DeBusschere (Orinda, CA) Glen W. McLaughlin (San Carlos, CA) Larry Y. L. Mo (San Ramon, CA) Ching-Hua Chou (Mountain View, CA) Ting-Lan Ji (San Jose, CA) Robert W. Steins (Santa Clara, CA) | 11/492471 |
Zonaire Medical Systems, Inc. (Mountain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 600437, 600407, 600438, 600441, 600442, 600444, 600445, 600447, 600453 |
Patent:
Continuous transmit focusing method and apparatus for ultrasound imaging system
Abstract:
In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging method comprises: providing a probe that includes one or...
Dongshan Fu Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#7713205 May 11, 2010 Filed: Jun 29, 2005 |
Dongshan Fu (Santa Clara, CA) Gopinath Kuduvalli (San Jose, CA) John Allison (Los Altos, CA) | 11/172097 |
Accuray Incorporated (Sunnyvale, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 600443, 600437 |
Patent:
Dynamic tracking of soft tissue targets with ultrasound images, without using fiducial markers
Abstract:
An apparatus and method of dynamically tracking a soft tissue target with ultrasound images,...
Shougang Wang Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#8248885 Aug 21, 2012 Filed: Jul 15, 2009 |
Wei Ma (San Ramon, CA) Zhenyong Zhang (Sunnyvale, CA) Shougang Wang (Santa Clara, CA) Masood Yousefi (Cupertino, CA) Ahmad Bahai (Lafayette, CA) | 12/503399 |
National Semiconductor Corporation (Santa Clara, CA) |
| International Classification: | G03B 42/06 | 367 11 |
Patent:
Sub-beam forming receiver circuitry for ultrasound system
Abstract:
Multi-channel receiver circuitry for a sub-beam forming receiver of an ultrasound system in which...
Bhaskar Ramamurthy Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
#5709210 Jan 20, 1998 Filed: Jul 30, 1996 |
J. Michael Green (Pleasanton, CA) Bhaskar Ramamurthy (Santa Clara, CA) | 8/692865 |
Acuson Corporation (Mountain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 800 | 12866107 |
Patent:
Ultrasound system for imaging
Abstract:
Color Doppler data is acquired only over a portion of the cardiac cycle, such as during diastole...
Seshadri Srinivasan Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2011021 Sep 8, 2011 Filed: Mar 8, 2010 |
Seshadri Srinivasan (Santa Clara, CA) Saurabh Datta (Cupertino, CA) Helene Houle (San Jose, CA) | 12/719753 |
SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC. (Malvern, PA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/06 | 600441, 600454 |
Patent:
Prediction-Based Flow Estimation for Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging
Abstract:
Flow estimation is provided. The flow is predicted. A mathematical, logic, machine learning or...
Sorin Grunwald Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6063032 May 16, 2000 Filed: Sep 28, 1998 |
Sorin Grunwald (Santa Clara, CA) | 9/162057 |
Scimed Systems, Inc. (Maple Grove, MN) Boston Scientific Limited (St. Michael) |
| International Classification: | A61B 800 | 600440 |
Patent:
Ultrasound imaging with zoom having independent processing channels
Abstract:
A system and method for simultaneously displaying an ultrasound image of an area of interest and a ...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#2013024 Sep 26, 2013 Filed: May 14, 2013 |
Donald F. Specht (Los Altos, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) David M. Smith (Lodi, CA) Sharon L. Adam (San Jose, CA) John P. Lunsford (San Carlos, CA) | 13/894192 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 2940709 |
Patent:
MULTIPLE APERTURE ULTRASOUND ARRAY ALIGNMENT FIXTURE
Abstract:
Increasing the effective aperture of an ultrasound imaging probe by including more than one probe...
Cynthia Becker Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#5846205 Dec 8, 1998 Filed: Jan 31, 1997 |
Michael G. Curley (Cambridge, MA) Diana M. Tasker (Mountain View, CA) Cynthia C. Becker (Santa Clara, CA) Randall L. Schlesinger (San Mateo, CA) John W. Eaton (Palo Alto, CA) | 8/791598 |
Acuson Corporation (Mountain View, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 812 | 600472 |
Patent:
Catheter-mounted, phased-array ultrasound transducer with improved imaging
Abstract:
A phased-array ultrasonic transducer assembly includes a catheter. An end portion is mounted to...
Sorin Grunwald Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6217517 Apr 17, 2001 Filed: Feb 7, 2000 |
Sorin Grunwald (Santa Clara, CA) | 9/499270 |
Scimed Life Systems, Inc. (Maple Grove, MN) Boston Scientific Limited (St. Michael) |
| International Classification: | A61B 800 | 600440 |
Patent:
Ultrasound imaging with zoom having independent processing channels
Abstract:
A system and method for simultaneously displaying an ultrasound image of an area of interest and a ...
Howard Tran Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#6142947 Nov 7, 2000 Filed: Dec 4, 1998 |
Howard Tran (Santa Clara, CA) Roland Jeffrey Wyatt (San Jose, CA) Gilbert Lima (Fremont, CA) | 9/205822 |
General Electric Company (Milwaukee, WI) |
| International Classification: | A61B 814 | 600459 |
Patent:
Ultrasound probe and related methods of assembly/disassembly
Abstract:
A repairable compact ultrasound probe which is easy to assemble and disassemble, and which has...
Seshadri Srinivasan Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
|---|---|---|---|
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#8394027 Mar 12, 2013 Filed: Apr 10, 2009 |
Seshadri Srinivasan (Santa Clara, CA) Kutay F. Ustuner (Mountain View, CA) Ismayil M. Guracar (Redwood City, CA) | 12/422079 |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Malvern, PA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 600454, 600437, 600453, 382128 |
Patent:
Multi-plane/multi-slice processing for 2-D flow imaging in medical diagnostic ultrasound
Abstract:
A volumetric method for 2-D flow imaging is provided in medical diagnostic ultrasound. Flow data...
Christopher Danek Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
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Christopher J. Danek (Santa Clara, CA) Bryan E. Loomas (Los Gatos, CA) Thomas M. Keast (Mountain View, CA) Michael D. Laufer (Menlo Park, CA) | 12/328582 |
Asthmatx, Inc. (Sunnyvale, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 19/00 | 128898, 607 96, 601 3 |
Patent:
Modification of airways by application of ultrasound energy
Abstract:
Methods of increasing gas exchange performed by the lung by damaging lung cells, damaging tissue,...
Seshadri Srinivasan Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
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Seshadri Srinivasan (Santa Clara, CA) Patric Ljung (Princeton, NJ) Bruce A. McDermott (Bellevue, WA) Merv Mencias Smith-Casem (Renton, WA) | 12/433649 |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Malvern, PA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 5/00 | 600443, 600437, 600440, 600441, 600453, 600454, 600407, 382128, 382134 |
Patent:
Adaptive volume rendering for ultrasound color flow diagnostic imaging
Abstract:
Adaptive volume rendering is provided for medical diagnostic ultrasound. The opacity of B-mode data ...
Ivan-Ivan Cermak Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
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Bobby B. Curtis (Danville, CA) Ivan A. Cermak (Santa Clara, CA) | 7/120520 |
Advanced Diagnostic Medical Systems, Inc. (Dublin, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 1000 | 12866203 |
Patent:
Inflatable sheath for ultrasound probe
Abstract:
Sheath 50, 100 for an ultrasound probe 52 includes a sheath body 70 and an end cap 76. The sheath...
Niyazi Beyhan Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
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Veijo T. Suorsa (Sunnyvale, CA) Niyazi Beyhan (Santa Clara, CA) | 9/017581 |
Boston Scientific Corporation (Maple Grove, MN) |
| International Classification: | A61B 800 | 600466 |
Patent:
Annular array ultrasound catheter
Abstract:
The present invention provides for catheter systems and methods of their use. In one embodiment,...
Seshadri Srinivasan Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
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Saurabh Datta (Cupertino, CA) Seshadri Srinivasan (Santa Clara, CA) Christophe Duong (Mountain View, CA) | 12/712593 |
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. (Malvern, PA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 600441 |
Patent:
Volumetric Quantification for Ultrasound Diagnostic Imaging
Abstract:
Volumetric quantification is provided in medical diagnostic ultrasound. By acquiring both B-mode...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
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Donald F. Specht (Los Altos, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) David M. Smith (Lodi, CA) Sharon L. Adam (San Jose, CA) John P. Lunsford (San Carlos, CA) David J. Specht (San Jose, CA) | 13/279110 | |
| International Classification: | G01N 29/30 | 367 13 |
Patent:
CALIBRATION OF ULTRASOUND PROBES
Abstract:
A method of calibrating an ultrasound probe includes mounting an ultrasound probe onto a...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
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Josef R. Call (Campbell, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) Viet Nam Le (San Jose, CA) Matthew Ouellette (Menlo Park, CA) Mathias Blake (Madison, WI) | 13/971689 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600448, 600443 |
Patent:
Ultrasound Imaging System Memory Architecture
Abstract:
A multiple aperture ultrasound imaging system may be configured to store raw, un-beamformed echo...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
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#2013017 Jul 4, 2013 Filed: Dec 28, 2012 |
Kenneth D. BREWER (Santa Clara, CA) David M. SMITH (Lodi, CA) Rozalin M. LORENZATO (Palo Alto, CA) Bruce R. RITZI (Sunnyvale, CA) | 13/730346 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/08, A61B 8/14, A61B 8/00 | 600440 |
Patent:
M-MODE ULTRASOUND IMAGING OF ARBITRARY PATHS
Abstract:
Systems and methods of M-mode ultrasound imaging allows for M-mode imaging along user-defined...
Dongshan Fu Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
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#2011016 Jun 30, 2011 Filed: Mar 9, 2011 |
Dongshan Fu (Santa Clara, CA) Gopinath Kuduvalli (San Jose, CA) John Allison (Los Altos, CA) | 13/044364 |
Accuray Incorporated (Sunnyvale, CA) |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/00 | 600443 |
Patent:
DYNAMIC TRACKING OF SOFT TISSUE TARGETS WITH ULTRASOUND IMAGES
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods of dynamically tracking a soft tissue target with ultrasound images are...
Kenneth Brewer Santa Clara, CA
Professions & Specialties
Ultrasonographer • Sonographer • Medical Sonographers
Experience & Education
| United States Patent | Inventor | Appl. No. | Assignee |
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#2012009 Apr 19, 2012 Filed: Oct 12, 2011 |
David M. Smith (Lodi, CA) Donald F. Specht (Los Altos, CA) Linda V. Cabrera (Cypress, CA) Kenneth D. Brewer (Santa Clara, CA) David J. Specht (San Jose, CA) | 13/272105 | |
| International Classification: | A61B 8/14 | 600447 |
Patent:
Concave Ultrasound Transducers and 3D Arrays
Abstract:
A Multiple Aperture Ultrasound Imaging (MAUI) probe or transducer is uniquely capable of...