Patents by Inventor Victor J. Wedel

Victor J. Wedel 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).

  • Aroma inhaling product
    Publication number: 20040244793
    Abstract: An aroma inhaling product comprising a frangible ampule and a plurality of essential oils having different vaporizing energies contained within the frangible ampule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Victor J. Wedel
  • Ultrasound finger probe and method for use
    Patent number: 5088500
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing ultrasound rectal examinations, by providing an ultrasound transducer which is slipped over the physician's finger tip and then inserted into the patient's rectum, together with an apparatus for guiding medical instruments into the area to be imaged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1992
    Assignee: Victor J. Wedel
    Inventors: Victor J. Wedel, Rick L. Pruter
  • Needle guide for ultrasound transducers
    Patent number: 5052396
    Abstract: A disposable needle guide for ultrasound transducers having a means for coupling with a transducer and a multi-slotted, removable insert for receiving and guiding needles of various gauges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1989
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1991
    Assignee: Victor J. Wedel
    Inventors: Victor J. Wedel, Rick L. Pruter
  • Monolithic disposable needle guide for ultrasound transducers
    Patent number: 4898178
    Abstract: A needle guide system for use with an ultrasound transducer where a needle is inserted into a groove in a guide member which is attached to a sheath enclosed transducer with a mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1990
    Inventor: Victor J. Wedel
  • Ultrasound needle, biopsy instrument or catheter guide
    Patent number: 4497325
    Abstract: An attachment for use in connection with ultrasound transducers to assist in conducting various surgical procedures involving the withdrawal of fluid from or injection of fluid into selected body organs or biopsies of various organs. The attachment serves to accurately guide a needle or catheter into the selected site scanned by the ultrasound transducer. The device employs a removable and rotatable guide that provides for the use of instruments of different sizes for insertion in body parts within a wide range of angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 5, 1985
    Inventor: Victor J. Wedel