Patents by Inventor Richard E. Berkey

Richard E. Berkey 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: 20130274719
    Abstract: An abscess draining device includes a puncture member and a drain member. The puncture member includes a distal end configured to advance into and out of an abscess to form spaced apart first and second incisions. The drain member is connected to a proximal end of the puncture member. Advancing the puncture member through the abscess positions the drain member extending through the first incision, the abscess, and the second incision. The drain member is disconnectable from the puncture member after being positioned extending through the first incision, the abscess, and the second incision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Richard E. Berkey, Aloysius N. Fobi
  • Publication number: 20130184584
    Abstract: A system for labeling medical ultrasound images includes a processor, an ultrasound probe, a display screen, an ultrasound image database, and a labeling module. The display screen is configured to display ultrasound images collected by the ultrasound probe. The ultrasound image database includes a plurality of stored ultrasound images. The labeling module is configured to compare the ultrasound images displayed on the display screen to the stored ultrasound images and automatically label the ultrasound images displayed on the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: Richard E. Berkey