Patents by Inventor G. Wayne Moore

G. Wayne Moore 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: 20110032793
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for testing acoustic systems. According to one embodiment, a method for testing an acoustic system can comprise receiving a signal from the acoustic system at a testing device coupled with the acoustic system via one of a plurality of channels between the acoustic system and the testing device. The signal can include a pattern of pulses including Doppler pulses. At least one Doppler pulse from the pattern pulses of the signal can be detected with the testing device. A response to the signal from the acoustic system can be provided by generating an echo pulse with the testing device based on the detected at least one Doppler pulse wherein the echo pulse is frequency shifted from the detected at least one Doppler pulse and mimics a response to the detected at least one Doppler pulse for a selected acoustic probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, John G. Timms, Matthew Fitzgibbons
  • Publication number: 20110030448
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for testing acoustic systems. According to one embodiment, testing an acoustic system can comprise receiving a signal from the acoustic system at a testing device via one of a plurality of channels between the acoustic system and the testing device. At least one pulse from a pattern pulses of the signal can be detected with the testing device by matching the pattern of pulses to an expected pulse pattern for the acoustic system. For example, matching the pattern of pulses to an expected pulse pattern can comprise determining whether the pulse pattern includes a first pulse type. If the pulse pattern includes the first pulse type, a determination can be made whether the pulse pattern further includes a second pulse type. If the pulse pattern further includes the second pulse type, a subsequent pulse of the second pulse type can be identified and detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, John G. Timms, Matthew Fitzgibbons
  • Publication number: 20110032799
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for testing acoustic systems. According to one embodiment, a method for testing an acoustic system can comprise receiving a signal from the acoustic system at a testing device coupled with the acoustic system via one of a plurality of channels between the acoustic system and the testing device. The signal can include a pattern of pulses. At least one pulse from the pattern of pulses of the signal can be detected with the testing device. A response to the signal from the acoustic system can be provided by generating an echo pulse with the testing device based on the detected at least one pulse. The echo pulse can mimic a response to the detected at least one pulse for a selected acoustic probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, John G. Timms, Matthew Fitzgibbons
  • Patent number: 7880488
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a universal current leakage measurement device is disclosed. A universal current leakage testing adapter has the ability to couple with at least two differently sized or shaped probe connectors. The universal current leakage testing adapter is configured to couple with differently sized or shaped probe connectors by conductive planes either functioning independently or in concert to contact the pins of a probe connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Emil Dananay, G. Wayne Moore, James Ginther
  • Patent number: 7726172
    Abstract: A hand-held testing device tests operation of acoustic elements of an acoustic device. The hand-held testing device has a housing, a power supply local to the housing, an acoustic transducer, and circuitry. The circuitry is disposed within the housing and is provided in electrical communication with the power supply and with the acoustic transducer. The circuitry is configured to identify production of a voltage pulse by the acoustic transducer in response to receipt of a received acoustic signal by the acoustic transducer from one of the acoustic elements and to operate the transducer to transmit a transmitted acoustic signal to the acoustic element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, Jason T. Sanders, James Ginther, Edward Henry
  • Publication number: 20100109694
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a universal current leakage measurement device is disclosed. A universal current leakage testing adapter has the ability to couple with at least two differently sized or shaped probe connectors. The universal current leakage testing adapter is configured to couple with differently sized or shaped probe connectors by conductive planes either functioning independently or in concert to contact the pins of a probe connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Emil Dananay, G. Wayne Moore, James Ginther
  • Publication number: 20070234807
    Abstract: A hand-held testing device tests operation of acoustic elements of an acoustic device. The hand-held testing device has a housing, a power supply local to the housing, an acoustic transducer, and circuitry. The circuitry is disposed within the housing and is provided in electrical communication with the power supply and with the acoustic transducer. The circuitry is configured to identify production of a voltage pulse by the acoustic transducer in response to receipt of a received acoustic signal by the acoustic transducer from one of the acoustic elements and to operate the transducer to transmit a transmitted acoustic signal to the acoustic element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Applicant: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, Jason T. Sanders, James Ginther, Edward Henry
  • Patent number: 7278289
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic system having multiple transmitter elements and multiple receiver elements. A transmitter signal generated by a selected transmitter element is received. An echo electrical signal is generated in response to receipt of the transmitter signal. The echo electrical signal is transmitted to a selected receiver element. Information generated by the acoustic system with the selected receiver element in response to the echo signal is analyzed to diagnose operational characteristics of the selected receiver element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, Jr., G. Wayne Moore
  • Patent number: 7155957
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic device that has multiple transducing elements adapted for conversion between acoustic and electrical signals. An electrical transmission signal is generated. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to a selected transducing element. An electrical received signal is received from the acoustic device. A reference signal is generated. A capacitance associated with the selected transducing element is determined from the reference signal. Operational characteristics of the selected transducing element are diagnosed from the determined capacitance and the electrical received signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, Jr., G. Wayne Moore
  • Patent number: 7028529
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic device that has multiple transducing elements adapted for conversion between acoustic and electrical signals. An electrical transmission signal is generated. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to a selected transducing element. An electrical received signal is received from the acoustic device. A reference signal is generated. A capacitance associated with the selected transducing element is determined from the reference signal. Operational characteristics of the selected transducing element are diagnosed from the determined capacitance and the electrical received signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, Jr., G. Wayne Moore
  • Patent number: 7007539
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic device that has multiple transducing elements adapted for conversion between acoustic and electrical signals. An electrical transmission signal is generated. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to one of a first set of channels through a relay element in accordance with a state of the relay element. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to one of a second set of channels through a multichannel switch of an adapter in accordance with a state of the multichannel switch. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to a selected transducing element. An electrical received signal is received from the acoustic device in response to the electrical transmission signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignee: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, Jr., G. Wayne Moore
  • Patent number: 6928856
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic device that has multiple transducing elements adapted for conversion between acoustic and electrical signals. An electrical transmission signal is generated. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to one of a first set of channels through a relay element in accordance with a state of the relay element. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to one of a second set of channels through a multichannel switch of an adapter in accordance with a state of the multichannel switch. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to a selected transducing element. An electrical received signal is received from the acoustic device in response to the electrical transmission signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, Jr., G. Wayne Moore
  • Patent number: 6920776
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic device that has multiple transducing elements adapted for conversion between acoustic and electrical signals. An electrical transmission signal is generated. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to one of a first set of channels through a relay element in accordance with a state of the relay element. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to one of a second set of channels through a multichannel switch of an adapter in accordance with a state of the multichannel switch. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to a selected transducing element. An electrical received signal is received from the acoustic device in response to the electrical transmission signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, Jr., G. Wayne Moore
  • Publication number: 20040213417
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic system having multiple transmitter elements and multiple receiver elements. A transmitter signal generated by a selected transmitter element is received. An echo electrical signal is generated in response to receipt of the transmitter signal. The echo electrical signal is transmitted to a selected receiver element. Information generated by the acoustic system with the selected receiver element in response to the echo signal is analyzed to diagnose operational characteristics of the selected receiver element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, G. Wayne Moore
  • Publication number: 20040211240
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic device that has multiple transducing elements adapted for conversion between acoustic and electrical signals. An electrical transmission signal is generated. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to a selected transducing element. An electrical received signal is received from the acoustic device. A reference signal is generated. A capacitance associated with the selected transducing element is determined from the reference signal. Operational characteristics of the selected transducing element are diagnosed from the determined capacitance and the electrical received signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, G. Wayne Moore
  • Publication number: 20040211239
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for testing an acoustic device that has multiple transducing elements adapted for conversion between acoustic and electrical signals. An electrical transmission signal is generated. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to one of a first set of channels through a relay element in accordance with a state of the relay element. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to one of a second set of channels through a multichannel switch of an adapter in accordance with a state of the multichannel switch. The electrical transmission signal is transmitted to a selected transducing element. An electrical received signal is received from the acoustic device in response to the electrical transmission signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Gessert, William H. Phillips, G. Wayne Moore
  • Patent number: D565444
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, Jason T. Sanders, James Ginther, Edward Henry
  • Patent number: D599232
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Sonora Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Emil Dananay, G. Wayne Moore, James Ginther