Patents by Inventor Greg P. Darlington
Greg P. Darlington 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).
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Patent number: 11592366Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include illustrative piezoelectric element array assemblies, methods of fabricating a piezoelectric element array assembly, and systems and methods for shearing cellular material. Given by way of non-limiting example, an illustrative piezoelectric element array assembly includes at least one piezoelectric element configured to produce ultrasound energy responsive to amplified driving pulses. A lens layer is bonded to the at least one piezoelectric element. The lens layer has a plurality of lenses formed therein that are configured to focus ultrasound energy created by single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element into a plurality of wells of a microplate disposable in ultrasonic communication with the lens layer, wherein more than one of the plurality of lenses overlie single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignees: Matchstick Technologies, Inc., University of WashingtonInventors: Karol Bomsztyk, Greg P. Darlington, Brian E. MacConaghy, Thomas J. Matula, Adam D. Maxwell
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Patent number: 10809166Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include illustrative piezoelectric element array assemblies, methods of fabricating a piezoelectric element array assembly, and systems and methods for shearing cellular material. Given by way of non-limiting example, an illustrative piezoelectric element array assembly includes at least one piezoelectric element configured to produce ultrasound energy responsive to amplified driving pulses. A lens layer is bonded to the at least one piezoelectric element. The lens layer has a plurality of lenses formed therein that are configured to focus ultrasound energy created by single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element into a plurality of wells of a microplate disposable in ultrasonic communication with the lens layer, wherein more than one of the plurality of lenses overlie single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignees: Matchstick Technologies, Inc., University of WashingtonInventors: Karol Bomsztyk, Greg P. Darlington, Brian E. MacConaghy, Thomas J. Matula, Adam D. Maxwell
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Publication number: 20200209115Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include illustrative piezoelectric element array assemblies, methods of fabricating a piezoelectric element array assembly, and systems and methods for shearing cellular material. Given by way of non-limiting example, an illustrative piezoelectric element array assembly includes at least one piezoelectric element configured to produce ultrasound energy responsive to amplified driving pulses. A lens layer is bonded to the at least one piezoelectric element. The lens layer has a plurality of lenses formed therein that are configured to focus ultrasound energy created by single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element into a plurality of wells of a microplate disposable in ultrasonic communication with the lens layer, wherein more than one of the plurality of lenses overlie single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: July 2, 2020Applicants: Matchstick Technologies, Inc., University of WashingtonInventors: Karol Bomsztyk, Greg P. Darlington, Brian E. MacConaghy, Thomas J. Matula, Adam D. Maxwell
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Publication number: 20180209878Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include illustrative piezoelectric element array assemblies, methods of fabricating a piezoelectric element array assembly, and systems and methods for shearing cellular material. Given by way of non-limiting example, an illustrative piezoelectric element array assembly includes at least one piezoelectric element configured to produce ultrasound energy responsive to amplified driving pulses. A lens layer is bonded to the at least one piezoelectric element. The lens layer has a plurality of lenses formed therein that are configured to focus ultrasound energy created by single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element into a plurality of wells of a microplate disposable in ultrasonic communication with the lens layer, wherein more than one of the plurality of lenses overlie single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2018Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicants: Matchstick Technologies, Inc., University of WashingtonInventors: Thomas J. Matula, Brian E. MacConaghy, Greg P. Darlington, Karol Bomsztyk, Adam D. Maxwell
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Patent number: 8334637Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: LipoSonix, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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Publication number: 20110140573Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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Patent number: 7652411Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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Publication number: 20080097216Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: LipoSonix, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard