Patents by Inventor Richard Franklin Morris

Richard Franklin Morris 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).

  • Patent number: 8459095
    Abstract: A phantom for a quantitative ultrasound device is provided. The phantom includes a hollow casing, a first acoustic element disposed within the hollow casing, the first acoustic element simulating a broadband ultrasonic attenuation (BUA) of an exemplary bone; and a second acoustic element disposed within the hollow casing, the second acoustic element altering a speed of an ultrasonic signal transmitted through the phantom, the second acoustic element being disposed in-line with the first acoustic element. The phantom also includes a third acoustic element disposed within the hollow casing, the third acoustic element forming an acoustic coupling agent between the first acoustic element and the second acoustic element. A method of fabricating a phantom is also described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Steven Taylor Morris
  • Patent number: 8438900
    Abstract: An electronic phantom and method for electronically controlling a phantom for a quantitative ultrasound device are provided. The electronic phantom includes a housing, a first transducer element within the housing configured to receive an ultrasonic signal from a quantitative ultrasound device and a second transducer element within the housing connected to the first transducer element. The second transducer element is configured to transmit a modified ultrasonic sound wave to the quantitative ultrasound device based on the received ultrasonic signal. The first and second transducer elements are positioned in a back to back configuration within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Steven Taylor Morris
  • Publication number: 20110076660
    Abstract: A phantom for a quantitative ultrasound device is provided. The phantom includes a hollow casing, a first acoustic element disposed within the hollow casing, the first acoustic element simulating a broadband ultrasonic attenuation (BUA) of an exemplary bone; and a second acoustic element disposed within the hollow casing, the second acoustic element altering a speed of an ultrasonic signal transmitted through the phantom, the second acoustic element being disposed in-line with the first acoustic element. The phantom also includes a third acoustic element disposed within the hollow casing, the third acoustic element forming an acoustic coupling agent between the first acoustic element and the second acoustic element. A method of fabricating a phantom is also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Steven Taylor Morris
  • Publication number: 20110076659
    Abstract: An electronic phantom and method for electronically controlling a phantom for a quantitative ultrasound device are provided. The electronic phantom includes a housing, a first transducer element within the housing configured to receive an ultrasonic signal from a quantitative ultrasound device and a second transducer element within the housing connected to the first transducer element. The second transducer element is configured to transmit a modified ultrasonic sound wave to the quantitative ultrasound device based on the received ultrasonic signal. The first and second transducer elements are positioned in a back to back configuration within the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 31, 2011
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Steven Taylor Morris
  • Patent number: 7223243
    Abstract: A thin film piezoelectric material employs an array of metallic backer plates to provide high output, non-resonant ultrasonic transmission and reception suitable for ultrasonic measurement and/or imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Steven Taylor Morris
  • Patent number: 7168854
    Abstract: A multi-use examination table provides x-ray imaging thereby conserving examination room space and to speed patient examination while retaining standard examination table features such as table extensions, foot end drawers, trays and stirrups, and a step for access to the high examination table surface. A repositionable imaging boom allows the table to remain unobstructed when x-ray imaging is not required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: David Lowry Ergun, Richard Franklin Morris
  • Publication number: 20040234042
    Abstract: A multi-use examination table provides x-ray imaging thereby conserving examination room space and to speed patient examination while retaining standard examination table features such as table extensions, foot end drawers, trays and stirrups, and a step for access to the high examination table surface. A repositionable imaging boom allows the table to remain unobstructed when x-ray imaging is not required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: David Lowry Ergun, Richard Franklin Morris
  • Patent number: 6702742
    Abstract: Alcohol is used as a coupling medium between an ultrasonic transducer and patient skin providing rapid settling of quantitative measurements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Wynn K. Wacker
  • Patent number: 6641537
    Abstract: An ultrasonic transmission unit for an imaging/quantitative ultrasound device provides for coaxial transducer crystals which may be operated independently with a first crystal operated alone for quantitative measurement and the first and second crystal operated together to provide a broad illumination for imaging of structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Steven Taylor Morris, Duane Anthony Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20030018263
    Abstract: An ultrasonic transmission unit for an imaging/quantitative ultrasound device provides for coaxial transducer crystals which may be operated independently with a first crystal operated alone for quantitative measurement and the first and second crystal operated together to provide a broad illumination for imaging of structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Steven Taylor Morris, Duane Anthony Kaufman
  • Patent number: 6436051
    Abstract: A connector assembly for a thin film acoustic receiver array provides a spring support block having a plurality of holes each aligning one helical compression spring which serves as a conduit between a rear surface of the piezoelectrict film and a circuit card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventors: Richard Franklin Morris, Steven Taylor Morris, Duane Anthony Kaufman