Patents by Inventor David J. Damphousse

David J. Damphousse 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).

  • Hands-free ultrasound probe holder
    Patent number: 6261231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for holding a probe and a method for using the same. The apparatus comprises a body portion having a longitudinal bore and a membrane holder positioned over a first end of the body portion. The membrane holder defines an opening which is covered by a membrane. A receptacle for receiving the probe is rotatably positioned within the longitudinal bore of the body portion at a second end of the body portion. The membrane, membrane holder, body portion, receptacle, and probe define a sealed chamber for containing a contacting medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: DuPont Pharmaceuticals Company
    Inventors: David J. Damphousse, Mikhail Kagan