Patents by Inventor F. Javier de Ana

F. Javier de Ana 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).

  • ULTRASOUND SCANNING
    Publication number: 20150051490
    Abstract: A system for ultrasound scanning includes an ultrasound transducer assembly configured to generate ultrasound scan data indicative of surface features of bony anatomy. The system includes a deformable cuff that transmits ultrasound when filled with an ultrasound-conductive medium. The system also includes a transference mechanism configured to move the ultrasound transducer assembly relative to the deformable cuff along a path while maintaining contact between the ultrasound transducer assembly and the cuff. The transference mechanism is also configured to generate position data indicative of different positions of the ultrasound transducer assembly along the path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Brian William McKinnon, Kevin Weaver, F. Javier de Ana, Ruxandra Cristiana Marinescu Tanasoca
  • CONTROLLING ACOUSTIC MODES IN TISSUE HEALING APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20120259251
    Abstract: A modal converter assembly for healing tissue, the modal converter assembly comprises a transducer and a body. The transducer is configured to transmit acoustic waves into the tissue from a tissue surface. The body is configured to house the transducer above the tissue surface such that the acoustic waves transmitted into the tissue are transmitted at an oblique angle relative to the tissue surface. The acoustic waves are transferred as shear waves and longitudinal waves to treat a damaged portion of the tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: F. Javier de Ana, Robin A. Chivers, Neill M. Pounder
  • Controlling acoustic modes in tissue healing applications
    Patent number: 8226582
    Abstract: A modal converter assembly [10] for healing tissue, the modal converter assembly [10] comprises a transducer [5] and a body [8]. The transducer [5] is configured to transmit acoustic waves into the tissue from a tissue surface. The body [8] is configured to house the transducer [5] above the tissue surface such that the acoustic waves transmitted into the tissue are transmitted at an oblique angle relative to the tissue surface. The acoustic waves are transferred as shear waves and longitudinal waves to treat a damaged portion of the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: F. Javier de Ana, Robin A. Chivers, Neill M. Pounder
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ULTRASONIC SPINE TREATMENT
    Publication number: 20120109019
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for therapeutically treating bone structure using ultrasound, and more particularly, the present invention relates to an apparatus with an attachment structure for treating bone injuries or a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and/or problems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: John B. Schneider, F. Javier De Ana, Neill M. Pounder, Kevin J. Tanis, Jin (NMI) Zhang, Craig P. Conner, Daniel R. Bullis, Mark W. Cors, Daniel J. Lee, Rachel E. Desmidt, Nicholas S. Reback, Stephen A. Latham