Patents by Inventor David W. Yellowhair

David W. Yellowhair 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for performing diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound simultaneously
    Patent number: 5558092
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing diagnostic ultrasound simultaneously with the application of therapeutic ultrasonic waves are disclosed. The methods and apparatus are particularly advantageous in performing ultrasonic imaging of a region of a patient while simultaneously applying therapeutic ultrasonic waves to the region for the purpose of rupturing vesicles administered to that region for purposes such as enhanced cavitation or the targeted release of a bioactive agent into the region. An operator is able to monitor the rupture of vesicles in real time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: ImaRx Pharmaceutical Corp.
    Inventors: Evan C. Unger, David W. Yellowhair