Patents by Inventor Cameron P. Ford

Cameron P. Ford has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7819810
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for cannulation of blood vessels. The apparatus comprises a sensor assembly including two linear transducer arrays oriented perpendicular to each other to form a “T” shape to provide ultrasound images of at least one blood vessel in a portion of a patient's body in two perpendicular planes. The sensor assembly may have graphic markings on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate orientation of the sensor assembly on the patient and guidance of a needle toward a desired target vessel during the cannulation procedure. The sensor assembly may also include an associated structure to cooperate with a reference location element to place, align and secure the sensor assembly to the patient's skin at a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Inceptio Medical Technologies, LC
    Inventors: Bradley J. Stringer, Gary A. Simmons, Douglas A. Christensen, Shayne Messerly, Cameron P. Ford, Robert W. Evensen
  • Patent number: 7214191
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, system, component kit and protective sheath for cannulation of blood vessels are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a sensor assembly to provide ultrasound images of at least one blood vessel in a portion of a patient's body in two perpendicular planes. The sensor assembly may have graphic markings on an exterior surface thereof to facilitate orientation of the sensor assembly on the patient and guidance of a needle towards a desired target vessel during the cannulation procedure. The sensor assembly may also include associated structure to cooperate with a reference location element to place, align and secure the sensor assembly to the patient's skin at a desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Inceptio Medical Technologies, L.C.
    Inventors: Bradley J. Stringer, Gary A. Simmons, Douglas A. Christensen, Shayne Messerly, Cameron P. Ford, Robert W. Evensen
  • Publication number: 20040236224
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for cannulation of blood vessels. The apparatus comprises a sensor assembly including two linear transducer arrays oriented perpendicular to each other to form a “T” shape, to provide ultrasound images of at least one blood vessel in a portion of a patient's body in two perpendicular planes. The sensor assembly may be disposed within an elongated, flexible, protective sheath and secured to a frame to facilitate orientation of the sensor assembly on the patient and guidance of a needle towards a desired target vessel during the cannulation procedure. The sensor assembly may also include associated structure to cooperate with a reference location element to place, align and secure the sensor assembly to the patient's skin at a desired location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: Bradley J. Stringer, Gary A. Simmons, Douglas A. Christensen, Shayne Messerly, Cameron P. Ford, Robert W. Evensen
  • Patent number: 6755789
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for cannulation of blood vessels. The apparatus comprises a sensor assembly including two linear transducer arrays oriented perpendicularly to each other to form a “T” shape to provide substantially simultaneous ultrasound images of at least one blood vessel in a portion of a patient's body in two perpendicular planes. The apparatus may also include one or more Doppler transducer elements to transmit and receive one or more Doppler beams at an incident angle beneath one of the transducer arrays and in alignment therewith to determine blood flow direction and velocity within the at least one blood vessel. The sensor assembly may be disposed within an elongated, flexible, protective sheath and secured to a graphically marked cover to facilitate orientation of the sensor assembly on the patient and guidance of a needle towards a desired target vessel during the cannulation procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Assignee: Inceptio Medical Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Bradley J. Stringer, Gary A. Simmons, Douglas A. Christensen, Shayne Messerly, Cameron P. Ford, Robert W. Evensen
  • Publication number: 20030149366
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and system for cannulation of blood vessels. The apparatus comprises a sensor assembly including two linear transducer arrays oriented perpendicular to each other to form a “T” shape, to provide substantially simultaneous ultrasound images of at least one blood vessel in a portion of a patient's body in two perpendicular planes. The apparatus may also include one or more Doppler transducer elements to transmit and receive one or more Doppler beams at an incident angle beneath one of the transducer arrays and in alignment therewith to determine blood flow direction and velocity within the at least one blood vessel. The sensor assembly may be disposed within an elongated, flexible, protective sheath and secured to a graphically marked cover to facilitate orientation of the sensor assembly on the patient and guidance of a needle towards a desired target vessel during the cannulation procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2002
    Publication date: August 7, 2003
    Inventors: Bradley J. Stringer, Gary A. Simmons, Douglas A. Christensen, Shayne Messerly, Cameron P. Ford, Robert W. Evensen
  • Patent number: D472635
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2003
    Assignee: Inceptio Medical Technologies, L.C.
    Inventors: Bradley J. Stringer, Shayne Messerly, Cameron P. Ford, Ronald C. Carter, Christopher G. Miller