Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Skura

Joseph P. Skura 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).

  • Magnetoencephalograph (MEG) using a multi-axis magnetic gradiometer for localization and tracking of neuromagnetic signals
    Patent number: 4913152
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for the passive, non-invasive magnetoencephalographic (MEG) localization and tracking of sources of magnetic signals in the brain is disclosed. The apparatus and method uses a multi-axis magnetic gradiometer to detect the magnetic field, field gradient, and polarization emanating from neuronal sources in the brain under either normal or pathological conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Harvey W. Ko, Joseph P. Skura, Harry A. C. Eaton
  • Electromagnetic bone healing sensor using a multi-coil sensor array
    Patent number: 4860756
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for non-invasive sensing of bone healing is disclosed. The apparatus and method uses an electromagnetic field to measure impedance changes at and about the bone fracture site during the healing process. The impedance change at the fracture site is a direct indication of the mechanical strength of the fracture site. A multi-coil sensor array is taught, which may be sutured to the patient's skin or mounted onto a plug that is inserted through a window in the cast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1989
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Harvey W. Ko, Lynn W. Hart, Joseph P. Skura
  • Electromagnetic non-invasive measurement and monitoring system for osteoporosis
    Patent number: 4850372
    Abstract: A method for noninvasively sensing bone mass loss associated with osteoporosis is disclosed. The method uses an electromagnetic field to measure impedance (or conductivity) changes in the bone. A decrease in conductivity is indicative of osteoporosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 25, 1989
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Harvey W. Ko, Joseph P. Skura