Patents by Inventor Russell C. Jahnke

Russell C. Jahnke 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: 9526923
    Abstract: A medical imaging and therapy device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the device is that it can acoustically couple an ultrasound therapy transducer to a patient. In some embodiments, the medical imaging and therapy device is configured to conform to the anatomy of a patient's perineal area to acoustically couple an ultrasound therapy transducer to the patient for treatment of BPH. The medical imaging and therapy device can be used in therapeutic applications such as Histotripsy, Lithotripsy, and HIFU, for example. Methods associated with use of the medical imaging and therapy device are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignees: HISTOSONICS, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Russell C. Jahnke, James A. Bertolina, William W. Roberts, Charles A. Cain, Dejan Teofilovic, Thomas W. Davison
  • Publication number: 20150290477
    Abstract: A medical imaging and therapy device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the device is that it can acoustically couple an ultrasound therapy transducer to a patient. In some embodiments, the medical imaging and therapy device is configured to conform to the anatomy of a patient's perineal area to acoustically couple an ultrasound therapy transducer to the patient for treatment of BPH. The medical imaging and therapy device can be used in therapeutic applications such as Histotripsy, Lithotripsy, and HIFU, for example. Methods associated with use of the medical imaging and therapy device are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Russell C. JAHNKE, James A. BERTOLINA, William W. ROBERTS, Charles A. CAIN, Dejan TEOFILOVIC, Thomas W. DAVISON
  • Patent number: 9061131
    Abstract: A medical imaging and therapy device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the device is that it can acoustically couple an ultrasound therapy transducer to a patient. In some embodiments, the medical imaging and therapy device is configured to conform to the anatomy of a patient's perineal area to acoustically couple an ultrasound therapy transducer to the patient for treatment of BPH. The medical imaging and therapy device can be used in therapeutic applications such as Histotripsy, Lithotripsy, and HIFU, for example. Methods associated with use of the medical imaging and therapy device are also covered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignees: HISTOSONICS, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Russell C. Jahnke, James A. Bertolina, William W. Roberts, Charles A. Cain, Dejan Teofilovic, Thomas W. Davison
  • Publication number: 20110040190
    Abstract: A medical imaging and therapy device is provided that may include any of a number of features. One feature of the device is that it can acoustically couple an ultrasound therapy transducer to a patient. In some embodiments, the medical imaging and therapy device is configured to conform to the anatomy of a patient's perineal area to acoustically couple an ultrasound therapy transducer to the patient for treatment of BPH. The medical imaging and therapy device can be used in therapeutic applications such as Histotripsy, Lithotripsy, and HIFU, for example. Methods associated with use of the medical imaging and therapy device are also covered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventors: Russell C. Jahnke, James A. Bertolina, William W. Roberts, Charles A. Cain, Dejan Teofilovic, Thomas W. Davison
  • Patent number: 7726363
    Abstract: A filler tube assembly for use in a system having vapor recirculation includes a check valve having a flapper that is responsive to the viscosity of fluid around the flapper and/or a differential pressure across the flapper. The assembly also includes a nozzle chamber formed in the filler neck that has a constant diameter to ensure consistent vacuum generation regardless of fuel nozzle length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Benjey, Daniel L. Pifer, Russell C. Jahnke
  • Patent number: 7644740
    Abstract: A protective cover for a filler neck is designed to discriminate between different sizes of fuel nozzles. The cover includes a body portion and a movable door that covers and exposes an opening in the filler neck. The body portion has a pair of spaced body protrusions that form a gate, and the door has a ledge that may also be formed by a pair of spaced door protrusions. The protrusions on the door can be easily moved to an open position by pressing a tip of a fuel nozzle against the protrusions. The gate and the ledge are configured so that they can accommodate the fuel nozzle for only one type of fuel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Benjey, Paul D. Walkowski, Russell C. Jahnke, Andrew W. McIntosh, David Adam Deboskey
  • Patent number: 7484525
    Abstract: A failed nozzle relief (FNR) valve has a resetting mechanism that resets the valve when a filler cap is replaced over the filler cup. The FNR valve has an annular seal that surrounds a filler neck opening. The annular seal seats against a ring having at least one aperture that creates an alternative fluid flow path. During a failed nozzle shutoff condition, the annular seal separates from the ring, opening the aperture to allow fluid to flow through it. The FNR valve also has a reset lever that is pressed downward when the filler cap is replaced, thereby forcing the seal back against the ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventor: Russell C. Jahnke
  • Publication number: 20080210333
    Abstract: A protective cover for a filler neck is designed to discriminate between different sizes of fuel nozzles. The cover includes a body portion and a movable door that covers and exposes an opening in the filler neck. The body portion has a pair of spaced body protrusions that form a gate, and the door has a ledge that may also be formed by a pair of spaced door protrusions. The protrusions on the door can be easily moved to an open position by pressing a tip of a fuel nozzle against the protrusions. The gate and the ledge are configured so that they can accommodate the fuel nozzle for only one type of fuel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Robert P. Benjey, Paul D. Walkowski, Russell C. Jahnke, Andrew W. McIntosh, David Adam Deboskey
  • Patent number: 7147019
    Abstract: A cover for a filler neck includes a body portion and a movable protective door that covers and exposes an opening in the filler neck. The protective door includes a ledge that protrudes from the plane of the door so that the door can be easily moved to an open position by pressing a tip of a fuel nozzle against the door. The door itself may be biased to move into a closed position automatically when the fuel nozzle is removed from the ledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Paul D. Walkowski, Robert P. Benjey, Russell C. Jahnke, Andrew W. McIntosh
  • Publication number: 20030205272
    Abstract: In a fuel tank having an electric fuel pump therein, the fuel pump is connected to discharge into a venturi with a throat pressure tap line connected to the bottom of a vapor vent valve fed by spider tubes to the tank vapor dome areas. Venturi throat suction pumps liquid accumulated in the vent valve for discharge through the venturi into the tank. A one way valve prevents back flow in the throat pressure tap line to the vent valve. Float operated valves are provided on the ends of the spider tubes to restrict fluid flow to the vapor vent valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Applicant: EATON CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert P. Benjey, Craig H. Allman, Russell C. Jahnke
  • Patent number: 6508263
    Abstract: The float has an elastomeric valve disk with an annular bead rim caged for limited lost motion movement on the top of the float. A rigid backing plate for the valve disk is pivoted on a curved surface on the top of the float to ensure self-alignment of the valve disk on the vent port seat when the float is moved upward by the rising liquid level for closing the vent during refueling. As fuel is used from the tank, the float drops and the angled top of the cage contacts the bead rim on the valve disk and effects a peel-away re-opening of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Assignee: Eaton Corporation
    Inventors: Russell C. Jahnke, Maxim V. Zorine