Patents by Inventor Paul M. Jaeger
Paul M. Jaeger 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: 9798368Abstract: A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety is provided. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the exemplary method and system are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: ARDENT SOUND, INC.Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Vadim Kouklev, Paul M. Jaeger
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Publication number: 20150198990Abstract: A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety is provided. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the exemplary method and system are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: ARDENT SOUND, INCInventors: Peter G. Barthe, Paul M. Jaeger, Vadim Kouklev, Michael H. Slayton
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Publication number: 20150005638Abstract: An exemplary system for coupling acoustic energy using an encapsulated coupler member comprises a display or indicator, a control system, a probe, and a coupler member. This invention provides a coupler member adjustably configured to perform at least one of (i) providing a standoff, (ii) focusing or defocusing energy, and (iii) coupling energy. An exemplary gel coupler member is configured to hold the shape of a lens geometry. In one aspect of the present invention, gel coupler member comprises water, glycerol, and polyvinyl alcohol, and exhibits an increased desiccation time and shelf life when compared to the prior art. The probe can comprise various probe and/or transducer configurations. In an exemplary embodiment, the probe delivers focused, unfocused, and/or defocused ultrasound energy to the region of interest. Imaging and/or monitoring may alternatively be coupled and/or co-housed with an ultrasound system contemplated by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: Guided Therapy Systems, LLCInventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 8868958Abstract: A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an isolation subsystem comprises application software and associated modules and functions that when executed continuously monitors and/or polls the host computer's hardware and/or operating system for the presence of an isolated source, such as a battery, or an unisolated power source, such as through a battery charger and/or other connection path to the A.C. main supply.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Ardent Sound, IncInventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Vadim Kouklev, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 8764687Abstract: An exemplary system for coupling acoustic energy using an encapsulated coupler member comprises a display or indicator, a control system, a probe, and a coupler member. This invention provides a coupler member adjustably configured to perform at least one of (i) providing a standoff, (ii) focusing or defocusing energy, and (iii) coupling energy. An exemplary gel coupler member is configured to hold the shape of a lens geometry. In one aspect of the present invention, gel coupler member comprises water, glycerol, and polyvinyl alcohol, and exhibits an increased desiccation time and shelf life when compared to the prior art. The probe can comprise various probe and/or transducer configurations. In an exemplary embodiment, the probe delivers focused, unfocused, and/or defocused ultrasound energy to the region of interest. Imaging and/or monitoring may alternatively be coupled and/or co-housed with an ultrasound system contemplated by the present invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Guided Therapy Systems, LLCInventors: Michael H Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Paul M. Jaeger
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Publication number: 20130024704Abstract: A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, an isolation subsystem comprises application software and associated modules and functions that when executed continuously monitors and/or polls the host computer's hardware and/or operating system for the presence of an isolated source, such as a battery, or an unisolated power source, such as through a battery charger and/or other connection path to the A.C. main supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: GUIDED THERAPY SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Vadim Kouklev, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 8166332Abstract: A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety is provided. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the exemplary method and system are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Ardent Sound, Inc.Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Vadim Kouklev, Paul M. Jaeger
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Publication number: 20110201975Abstract: An ultrasound medical system includes an ultrasound end effector and at least one non-ultrasound tissue-property-measuring sensor. The ultrasound end effector includes a medical ultrasound transducer assembly having at least one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer. The at-least-one non-ultrasound tissue-property-measuring sensor is supported by the ultrasound end effector and is positionable in contact with patient tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: Inder Raj S. Makin, T. Douglas Mast, Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Jeffrey D. Messerly, Waseem Faidi, Megan M. Runk, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 7951095Abstract: An ultrasound medical system includes an ultrasound end effector and at least one non-ultrasound tissue-property-measuring sensor. The ultrasound end effector includes a medical ultrasound transducer assembly having at least one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer. The at-least-one non-ultrasound tissue-property-measuring sensor is supported by the ultrasound end effector and is positionable in contact with patient tissue.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Inder Raj S. Makin, T. Douglas Mast, Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Jeffrey D. Messerly, Waseem Faidi, Megan M. Runk, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 7695436Abstract: A system for temporal transmit apodization of an ultrasound transducer array. The system includes a waveform generator and an ultrasound transducer array having a plurality of transducer elements. Each of the transducer elements is driven by a signal generator that generates a periodic waveform. The duty cycle of each signal generator is determined by a predetermined setting of a duty cycle control. The duty cycle of each signal generator is calculated to achieve a desired beam profile of the transducer array, such as acoustic focusing for reducing the level of grating lobes and side lobes. Apodization is achieved by varying the effective amplitude at each array element by varying the duty cycle of the signal provided to each element.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: T. Douglas Mast, Peter G. Barthe, Paul M. Jaeger, Waseem Faidi, Stephen P. Leonard, Michael H. Slayton
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Publication number: 20100011236Abstract: A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety is provided. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the exemplary method and system are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: GUIDED THERAPY SYSTEMS, L.L.C.Inventors: Peter G. Barthe, Michael H. Slayton, Vadim Kouklev, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 7571336Abstract: A method and system for enhancing computer peripheral safety is provided. In accordance with various aspects of the present invention, the exemplary method and system are configured to monitor and/or isolate alternating current (A.C.) supplies with and/or from any peripheral subsystems or devices. An exemplary method and system comprises an A.C. supply, a host computer system, and a peripheral subsystem or device connected to the host computer system, such as an ultrasound imaging and/or therapy peripheral, and an isolation subsystem configured for monitoring and/or isolating the A.C. supply from the peripheral subsystem or device.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2006Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: Guided Therapy Systems, L.L.C.Inventors: Peter G Barthe, Michael H Slayton, Vadim Kouklev, Paul M Jaeger
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Patent number: 7473250Abstract: An ultrasound medical system includes an interstitial end effector. The interstitial end effector is interstitially insertable into patient tissue, includes at least one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer, and includes at least one end-effector-tissue-track ablation device. One method for ultrasonically treating a lesion in a patient includes the steps of obtaining the interstitial end effector and inserting it into the patient creating a tissue track which is surrounded by patient tissue and which ends at the distal end of the inserted interstitial end effector. Other steps include ultrasonically ablating the lesion using the at-least-one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer, using the at-least-one end-effector-tissue-track ablation device to ablate the patient tissue surrounding the tissue track along substantially the entire tissue track, and withdrawing the end effector from the patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2004Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Inder Raj S. Makin, T. Douglas Mast, Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Jeffrey D. Messerly, Waseem Faidi, Megan M. Runk, Brian D. O'Connor, Christopher J. Park, Paul M. Jaeger
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Publication number: 20080287837Abstract: An ultrasound medical system includes an interstitial end effector. The interstitial end effector is interstitially insertable into patient tissue, includes at least one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer, and includes at least one end-effector-tissue-track ablation device. One method for ultrasonically treating a lesion in a patient includes the steps of obtaining the interstitial end effector and inserting it into the patient creating a tissue track which is surrounded by patient tissue and which ends at the distal end of the inserted interstitial end effector. Other steps include ultrasonically ablating the lesion using the at-least-one medical-treatment ultrasound transducer, using the at-least-one end-effector-tissue-track ablation device to ablate the patient tissue surrounding the tissue track along substantially the entire tissue track, and withdrawing the end effector from the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc.Inventors: Inder Raj S. Makin, T. Douglas Mast, Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Jeffrey D. Messerly, Waseem Faidi, Megan M. Runk, Brian D. O'Connor, Christopher J. Park, Paul M. Jaeger
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Publication number: 20080281237Abstract: An exemplary system for coupling acoustic energy using an encapsulated coupler member comprises a display or indicator, a control system, a probe, and a coupler member. This invention provides a coupler member adjustably configured to perform at least one of (i) providing a standoff, (ii) focusing or defocusing energy, and (iii) coupling energy. An exemplary gel coupler member is configured to hold the shape of a lens geometry. In one aspect of the present invention, gel coupler member comprises water, glycerol, and polyvinyl alcohol, and exhibits an increased desiccation time and shelf life when compared to the prior art. The probe can comprise various probe and/or transducer configurations. In an exemplary embodiment, the probe delivers focused, unfocused, and/or defocused ultrasound energy to the region of interest. Imaging and/or monitoring may alternatively be coupled and/or co-housed with an ultrasound system contemplated by the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2008Publication date: November 13, 2008Applicant: GUDED THERAPY SYSTEMS, LLC.Inventors: Michael H. Slayton, Peter G. Barthe, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 5188112Abstract: An ultrasonic blood flow measuring and imaging system comprises a transmit-receive transducer for transmitting ultrasonic waves toward and into the human body and for receiving reflected echo signals which are then processed for use in a Doppler blood flow imaging and display system. Multiple ultrasonic pulse beams are transmitted into the body at each of a number of angles in an area under diagnosis. For each angle, a plurality of reflected echo signals are received during successive predetermined time intervals. Each received echo signal has a stationary component reflected from essentially stationary tissue and a Doppler component reflected from areas where movement is sensed, such as blood flow. The reflected echo signals are processed in an MTI filter subtracting a stationary component from the received echo signals to thereby extract a Doppler signal representative of a Doppler component of the received echo signals.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1990Date of Patent: February 23, 1993Assignee: Acoustic Imaging Technologies CorporationInventors: Michael R. Sturgill, Bradley K. Herres, deceased, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 4603702Abstract: A circuit for controlling a patient exposure timer used to measure the time which a patient has been exposed to ultrasound energy is disclosed. The circuit operates by measuring a signal representative of whether an ultrasound transducer is coupled to air or to a patient. If the transducer is coupled to a patient, then the exposure timer is turned on. In the case of a mechanical scanhead, such as an oscillating scanhead or a rotating scanhead, the exposure timer control circuit can also be used to control the mechanical movement of the scanhead itself.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1985Date of Patent: August 5, 1986Assignee: Advanced Technology Laboratories, Inc.Inventors: Juin-Jet Hwang, Ronald E. McKeighan, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 4406153Abstract: An ultrasound beam charcterization device is provided which may be employed during manufacture of diagnostic ultrasound equipment or during use thereof in the field in order to determine the beam profile of the ultrasonic transducer. The device includes a substantially air tight enclosure or box, having therein a thin element characterized by the properties of substantially uniform acoustic scattering and a different back scatter coefficient than the surrounding filler medium. The element is preferably oriented along or parallel to the axis of radiation of the transducer, and is advantageously in the form of a synthetic resin cellular foam material having a relatively high scattering level, which may be embedded in a different foam of lower scattering level. A reticulated cellular foam and salt solution fill the remaining volume of the preferred device, thereby permitting the imaging of transducer beam profiles in a tissue equivalent material.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 1981Date of Patent: September 27, 1983Assignee: Acoustic Standards CorporationInventors: Jonathan Ophir, Nabil F. Maklad, Paul M. Jaeger
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Patent number: 4286455Abstract: An ultrasound phantom is provided which has ultrasound wave velocities, attenuation coefficients and scattering coefficients which closely mimic those of human tissue and which permits diagnostic ultrasound equipment to be accurately tested and calibrated on a continuing day-to-day basis. The phantom preferably includes a substantially air-tight enclosure or box, having therein a quantity of reticulated synthetic resin foam material and a salt water solution. The ultrasonic characteristics of the phantom are completely uniform, stable and reproduceable, can be varied at will by using different foam materials and/or liquids, and the phantom can be stored and used at room temperature without degradation thereof. Localized zones having different ultrasonic qualities for mimicking various normal and pathological tissues can also be provided by hollowed, cut-out regions within the foam material, with different inserts located within certain of the hollowed regions.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1979Date of Patent: September 1, 1981Assignee: Acoustic Standards CorporationInventors: Jonathan Ophir, Nabil F. Maklad, Paul M. Jaeger