Patents by Inventor Joan M. McCabe

Joan M. McCabe 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).

  • Gel containment structure
    Patent number: 5626554
    Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and methods for providing and using a gel containment structure with an ultrasonic delivery system. The apparatus includes a special bladder, pad or other enclosure means for positioning adjacent the transmitting surface so that the coupling gel is retained adjacent the transmitting surface. The method for delivering ultrasonic energy includes enclosing coupling gel at the transmitting surface, positioning the enclosed coupling gel against the skin or other external location corresponding to the internal injury, and directing ultrasonic waves emitted at the transmitting surface through the enclosed conducting gel to the skin location corresponding to the internal injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Exogen, Inc.
    Inventors: John P. Ryaby, Roger J. Talish, Joan M. McCabe