Patents by Inventor Dominic Bua

Dominic Bua 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).

  • Publication number: 20050033145
    Abstract: A device for gathering image information about a region of tissue that has been exposed to a contrast agent and methods of use thereof. The device preferably includes night vision goggles, and an excitation source that generates light of a wavelength to activate the contrast agent. The excitation source preferably is attached to the night vision goggles and is capable of directing light to a target. A filter preferably is attached to the night vision goggles, wherein the filter passes light sufficient to form an image of the region of tissue, and wherein the image may be assessed to determine the viability of the region of tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: John Graham, Dominic Bua, Kevin Schomacker
  • Patent number: 5768740
    Abstract: A debris removal system removes debris from a work site by flowing fluid away from the work site toward the periphery of a structure. The fluid flow can be kept constant around the periphery so that debris is removed evenly. The structure can have a reduced cross section between the fluid inlet and the work site so that the resulting increased fluid velocity works to prevent debris from escaping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1998
    Assignee: Sandia Corporation
    Inventors: Donald D. McBride, Dominic Bua, Yacov Domankevitz, Norman Nishioka