Patents by Inventor William J. Faulkenberry

William J. Faulkenberry 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).

  • Local application of medication with ultrasound
    Patent number: 5016615
    Abstract: A method and an apparatus for applying a therapeutic substance to body tissue are provided in which ultrasonic radiation is used. The method allows the application of medication to be tailored to the needs of an individual patient. In particular, the timing, duration, intensity, and concentration of the application of medication can be adjusted according to individual requirements. Side effects of tissue adjacent to tissue in need oThe invention described herein was made in the course of work under a grant from the National Institute of Health.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1991
    Assignee: Riverside Research Institute
    Inventors: Jack Driller, William J. Faulkenberry, Frederic L. Lizzi