Patents by Inventor Frederick J. Bennett
Frederick J. Bennett 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).
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Patent number: 10010722Abstract: Medical ultrasound systems. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: LIPOSONIX, INC.Inventors: Gregory T. Wing, Craig R. Bockenstedt, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Frederick J. Bennett
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Publication number: 20140155814Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Ekos CorporationInventors: FREDERICK J. BENNETT, JOHN ZHANG, GARY LICHTTENEGGER, JAMES E. RODRIGUEY, KATSURO TACHIBANA
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Patent number: 8690818Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Frederick J. Bennett, John Zhang, Gary Lichttenegger, James E. Rodriguey, Katsuro Tachibana
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Patent number: 8425435Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Liposonix, Inc.Inventors: Gregory T. Wing, Craig R. Bockenstedt, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Frederick J. Bennett
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Publication number: 20120095389Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2011Publication date: April 19, 2012Applicant: EKOS CORPORATIONInventors: Frederick J. Bennett, John Zhang, Gary Lichttenegger, James E. Rodriguey, Katsuro Tachibana
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Patent number: 7976483Abstract: A catheter system is disclosed. The catheter system includes a catheter body having an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having a side between a first end and a second end. A first medium is positioned adjacent to the first end of the ultrasound transducer and a second medium is positioned adjacent to the external side of the ultrasound transducer. The second medium is harder than the first medium to encourage flexibility of the catheter body adjacent to the first end of the ultrasound transducer and efficient transmission of ultrasound energy from the external side of the ultrasound transducer.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Frederick J. Bennett, James E. Rodriguey
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Patent number: 7946986Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2010Date of Patent: May 24, 2011Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Craig R. Bockenstedt, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Gregory T. Wing, Frederick J. Bennett, Blake W. Little
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Publication number: 20110077556Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Craig R. Bockenstedt, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Gregory T. Wing, Frederick J. Bennett, Blake W. Little
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Publication number: 20110077555Abstract: A medical ultrasound system. A base unit is included having system electronics, a user interface and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electronic communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Gregory T. Wing, Craig R. Bockenstedt, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Frederick J. Bennett
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Patent number: 7914509Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Frederick J. Bennett, John Zhang, Gary Lichttenegger, James E. Rodriguey, Katsuro Tachibana
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Publication number: 20080221506Abstract: An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member is provided along the distal end portion of the tubular body for emitting ultrasound energy at a treatment site. A drug solution may also be delivered through the delivery lumen and out an exit port to the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Oscar E. Rodriguez, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Frederick J. Bennett, George Keilman, Richard R. Wilson, Perry Todd Thompson
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Patent number: 7384407Abstract: An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member is provided along the distal end portion of the tubular body for emitting ultrasound energy at a treatment site. A drug solution may also be delivered through the delivery lumen and out an exit port to the treatment site.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2002Date of Patent: June 10, 2008Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Oscar Rodriguez, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Frederick J. Bennett, George Keilman, Richard R. Wilson, Perry Todd Thompson
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Patent number: 7186246Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2003Date of Patent: March 6, 2007Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Frederick J. Bennett, John Zhang, Gary Lichttenegger, James E. Rodriguey, Katsuro Tachibana
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Publication number: 20040049148Abstract: An ultrasound catheter adapted for accessing small vessels in the distal anatomy is disclosed. The ultrasound catheter comprises an elongate tubular body formed with a delivery lumen. The flexibility and dimensions of the tubular body allow access to the distal anatomy by advancement over the guidewire. An ultrasound radiating member is provided along the distal end portion of the tubular body for emitting ultrasound energy at a treatment site. A drug solution may also be delivered through the delivery lumen and out an exit port to the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2002Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventors: Oscar Rodriguez, Curtis Genstler, Tim Abrahamson, Wm. Gerrit Barrere, Frederick J. Bennett, George Keilman, Richard R. Wilson, Perry Todd Thompson
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Patent number: 6676626Abstract: A catheter system is disclosed. The catheter system includes a catheter body having an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having a side between a first end and a second end. A first medium is positioned adjacent to the first end of the ultrasound transducer and a second medium is positioned adjacent to the external side of the ultrasound transducer. The second medium is harder than the first medium to encourage flexibility of the catheter body adjacent to the first end of the ultrasound transducer and efficient transmission of ultrasound energy from the external side of the ultrasound transducer.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1999Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: EKOS CorporationInventors: Frederick J. Bennett, James E. Rodriguey
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Publication number: 20030167023Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventors: Frederick J. Bennett, John Zhang, Gary Lichttenegger, James E. Rodriguey, Katsuro Tachibana
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Publication number: 20030153833Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Frederick J. Bennett, John Zhang, Gary Lichttenegger, James E. Rodriguey, Katsuro Tachibana
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Patent number: 6582392Abstract: The invention relates to a catheter system. The system comprises a catheter body having a chamber containing a low acoustic impedance medium. The catheter body includes an elongated body with an external surface and an ultrasound transducer having an external side between a first end and a second end. The ultrasound transducer is positioned over the external surface of the elongated body such that the first end is adjacent to the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1999Date of Patent: June 24, 2003Assignee: Ekos CorporationInventors: Frederick J. Bennett, John Zhang, Gary Lichttenegger, James E. Rodriguey, Katsuro Tachibana