Patents by Inventor David P. Shattuck

David P. Shattuck 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).

  • Multi-beam tracking for angle error correction in speed of sound estimations
    Patent number: 4878500
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for correcting angle error present in in vivo sound velocity estimations. More particularly, this invention relates to a method for estimating the angle of misdirection of a tracked ultrasound beam used in sound velocity measurements in conjunction with multi-tracking ultrasound beams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Assignees: The University of Texas System, The University of Houston-University Park
    Inventors: Jonathan Ophir, David P. Shattuck