Patents by Inventor Jeffrey R. Crunkilton
Jeffrey R. Crunkilton 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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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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Patent number: 8334637Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2009Date of Patent: December 18, 2012Assignee: LipoSonix, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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Publication number: 20110140573Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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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: 20110077514Abstract: 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: Tanar Ulric, Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Thomas D. Pierce, Steve Bunce
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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: 7652411Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 26, 2010Assignee: Medicis Technologies CorporationInventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard
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Publication number: 20080097216Abstract: A physical shield placed on the face of a high intensity focused ultrasound transducer for medical applications is described. The shield may be shaped or angled to match a particular pattern of mechanical or acoustic energy that may damage the transducer during operation. The shield may be ablative, replaceable or modified as needed. Methods of manufacturing a transducer with a shield are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: LipoSonix, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Crunkilton, Charles S. Desilets, Greg P. Darlington, Jens U. Quistgaard