Patents by Inventor Donald P. Dione

Donald P. Dione 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).

  • Three-dimensional ultrasound computed tomography imaging system
    Patent number: 7025725
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound computed tomography (UCT) system for providing a 3-D image of a target is presented. The 3-D UCT system includes an imaging chamber having a plurality of piezoelectric elements. The plurality of piezoelectric elements are arranged as a plurality of cylindrical rings. When activated, the plurality of piezoelectric elements generate and receive an ultrasound signal in a cone beam form. The 3-D UCT system also includes a processor coupled to the imaging chamber. The processor receives and processes the ultrasound signal and constructs the 3-D image of the target. A display device is also included with the 3-D UCT system. The display device exhibits the 3-D image of the target for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Ultrasound Detection Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Dione, Lawrence H. Staib, Wayne Smith
  • Three-dimensional ultrasound computed tomography imaging system
    Patent number: 6878115
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound computed tomography (UCT) system for providing a 3-D image of a target is presented. The 3-D UCT system includes an imaging chamber having a plurality of piezoelectric elements. The plurality of piezoelectric elements are arranged as a plurality of cylindrical rings. When activated, the plurality of piezoelectric elements generate and receive an ultrasound signal in a cone beam form. The 3-D UCT system also includes a processor coupled to the imaging chamber. The processor receives and processes the ultrasound signal and constructs the 3-D image of the target. A display device is also included with the 3-D UCT system. The display device exhibits the 3-D image of the target for analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Ultrasound Detection Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Donald P. Dione, Lawrence H. Staib, Wayne Smith
  • Three-dimensional ultrasound computed tomography imaging system
    Publication number: 20030220569
    Abstract: A three-dimensional (3-D) ultrasound computed tomography (UCT) system for providing a 3-D image of a target is presented. The 3-D UCT system includes an imaging chamber having a plurality of piezoelectric elements. The plurality of piezoelectric elements are arranged as a plurality of cylindrical rings. When activated, the plurality of piezoelectric elements generate and receive an ultrasound signal in a cone beam form. The 3-D UCT system also includes a processor coupled to the imaging chamber. The processor receives and processes the ultrasound signal and constructs the 3-D image of the target. A display device is also included with the 3-D UCT system. The display device exhibits the 3-D image of the target for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Donald P. Dione, Lawrence H. Staib, Wayne Smith