Patents by Inventor John R. Dovala

John R. Dovala 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).

  • Ultrasound system display device
    Patent number: 5924988
    Abstract: A diagnostic medical imaging ultrasound system comprises a flat panel display device to provide ultrasound images to an operator. The flat panel display device produces an image with sufficient contrast ratio, response time, and angular fidelity to display high-quality ultrasound images. The display device is secured to an ultrasound system cart and can be positioned away from the cart. The display device can also be secured to a structure that is physically independent from an ultrasound image generator and can be ergonomically positioned with respect to a patient and operator for superior ergonomics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Acuson Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Burris, Richard W. Henderson, John R. Dovala, Thomas J. Markiewicz, Anastasia M. Mikula-Curtis, Joseph J. Molinari