Patents by Inventor Charles F. Hottinger

Charles F. Hottinger 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).

  • Reflection enhancement of a biopsy needle
    Patent number: 4401124
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for enhancing the reflection coefficient of a surgical instrument for use in conjunction with an apparatus for pulse-echo ultrasound imaging of an area of the body, by means of a diffraction grating disposed on the surgical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1983
    Assignee: Technicare Corporation
    Inventors: Joe F. Guess, Dennis R. Dietz, Charles F. Hottinger
  • Ultrasound imaging system combining static B-scan and real-time sector scanning capability
    Patent number: 4381787
    Abstract: A standard articulated B-scan arm provides positional and directional information for a transducer at its end, based on relative angular displacements of the separate arm segments. A real time scanner, preferably one having a fixed transducer and a fixed oscillating mirror, is freely attachable or detachable from the scan arm. The probe itself is operable either in a real time sector scan or in a static B-scan mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1983
    Assignee: Technicare Corporation
    Inventor: Charles F. Hottinger