Patents by Inventor John Perrier

John Perrier 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).

  • Ultrasonic medical device
    Patent number: 7909782
    Abstract: Ultrasonic medical apparatus is disclosed comprising ultrasonic transducers and associated electronics incorporated in a portable hand-held device adapted for engagement with the neck of a person and energized to induce a coughing reflex in the person. The apparatus can be utilized on subjects who, for various reasons, are unable to initiate coughing themselves at the time, and results in the effective clearing of fluid and debris within small airways in the lungs which cannot be reached by intrusive suction clearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: John Perrier
  • Ultrasonic medical device
    Publication number: 20080139972
    Abstract: Ultrasonic medical apparatus is disclosed comprising ultrasonic transducers and associated electronics incorporated in a portable hand-held device adapted for engagement with the neck of a person and energised to induce a coughing reflex in the person. The apparatus can be utilised on subjects who, for various reasons, are unable to initiate coughing themselves at the time, and results in the effective clearing of fluid and debris within small airways in the lungs which cannot be reached by intrusive suction clearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: John Perrier
  • Ultrasonic medical device
    Publication number: 20060106325
    Abstract: Ultrasonic medical apparatus (10) is disclosed comprising ultrasonic transducers (16) and associated electronics incorporated in a portable hand-held device (10) adapted for engagement with the neck of a person and energised to induce a coughing reflex in the person. The apparatus can be utilised on subjects who, for various reasons, are unable to initiate coughing themselves at the time, and results in the effective clearing of fluid and debris within small airways in the lungs which cannot be reached by intrusive suction clearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 18, 2006
    Inventor: John Perrier