Patents by Inventor Robert Scott Ludecker

Robert Scott Ludecker 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).

  • Patent number: 6932308
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing an ultrasonic transducer to an orthopedic appliance is disclosed. The apparatus having; (a) an optional adjustable clamp adapted to adjustably secure the apparatus to an element of an orthopedic appliance; (b) a transducer holder adapted to secure the transducer to the apparatus; (c) an adjustable connector adapted to adjustably connect the optional adjustable clamp to the transducer holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: Exogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Kenneth J. Urgovitch, Donald E. Krompasick, Anthony James, Wayne Rankhorn, Kevin Tanis, Robert Scott Ludecker
  • Publication number: 20020145091
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for adjustably securing an ultrasonic transducer to an orthopedic appliance, having:
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventors: Roger J. Talish, Kenneth J. Urgovich, Donald E. Krompasick, Anthony James, Wayne Rankhorn, Kevin Tanis, Robert Scott Ludecker
  • Patent number: 6165144
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting an ultrasound transducer head module. The apparatus includes an insert having an axial bore therein and a plurality of tabs extending radially therefrom. A spacer is provided and configured to fit within a void in a cast. The spacer has a hole therein to insertably receive the insert. An ultrasound transmission-enhancing medium is positioned within the hole in the spacer and adjacent a treatment location. The ultrasound treatment head module is then positioned within the insert and means for biasing it toward the ultrasound transmission-enhancing medium is provided. A strap may be provided to secure the apparatus adjacent a body portion to be treated, with or without the existence of a cast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2000
    Assignee: Exogen, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Talish, Kenneth Urgovitch, Sr., Donald E. Krompasick, Robert Scott Ludecker, Emery Rose