Patents by Inventor Catherine M. Otto

Catherine M. Otto 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).

  • Ultrasound Training and Testing System with Multi-Modality Transducer Tracking
    Publication number: 20110306025
    Abstract: An apparatus and a method reproduce a diagnostic or interventional procedure that is performed by medical personnel using ultrasound imaging. A simulator of ultrasound imaging is used for purposes such as training medical professionals, evaluating their competence in performing ultrasound-related procedures, and maintaining, refreshing, or updating those skills over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicants: higher education
    Inventors: Florence Sheehan, Catherine M. Otto, Edward L. Bolson, Mark D. Anderson
  • Methods of inhibition of stenosis and/or sclerosis of the aortic valve
    Publication number: 20040057955
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for decreasing the amount and/or biological activity of angiotensin II in an aortic valve in an animal. The methods of the invention include administering to the animal an amount of an angiotensin converting enzyme antagonist and/or an angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonist, effective to decrease the amount and/or biological activity of angiotensin II in the aortic valve in the animal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin D. O'Brien, Catherine M. Otto, Jeffrey L. Probstfield