Patents by Inventor Richard Hoppmann

Richard Hoppmann 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: 11918409
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides using ultrasound technology and artificial intelligence to enhance MSR assessment by making the assessment more objective, reproducible, and recordable to allow a more precise and/or personalized approach to the medical practice of individual patients via using multiple ultrasound functions and artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy and consistency of assessing reflexes and allowing MSR data to be combined with other patient medical information for improved diagnosis and management of a patient's condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Universsity of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Jongyeol Kim
  • Publication number: 20230355205
    Abstract: Described herein are diagnostic methods and systems employing a sensor added to an ultrasound probe to measure the pressure/force being applied to the patient by the probe during ultrasound scanning, feedback of the probe contact pressure measurement will provide sonographers an opportunity to make probe pressure adjustments to both capture a quality image and minimize discomfort to the patient, as well as enhance the diagnostic capability of other forms of ultrasound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: University of South Carolina
    Inventor: Richard Hoppmann
  • Publication number: 20230111468
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides using ultrasound technology and artificial intelligence to enhance MSR assessment by making the assessment more objective, reproducible, and recordable to allow a more precise and/or personalized approach to the medical practice of individual patients via using multiple ultrasound functions and artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy and consistency of assessing reflexes and allowing MSR data to be combined with other patient medical information for improved diagnosis and management of a patient's condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicants: University of South Carolina, Texas Tech University System
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Jongyeol Kim
  • Publication number: 20230111601
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for using artificial intelligence (AI) in real-time to assess the difficulty level of a patient being scanned and assigning an objective scanning difficulty level (SDL) to the patient to help inform medical personnel and educators of the difficulty of scanning said patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Applicant: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Floyd Bell, Robert Haddad, Keith Barron
  • Patent number: 11534132
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides using ultrasound technology and artificial intelligence to enhance MSR assessment by making the assessment more objective, reproducible, and recordable to allow a more precise and/or personalized approach to the medical practice of individual patients via using multiple ultrasound functions and artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy and consistency of assessing reflexes and allowing MSR data to be combined with other patient medical information for improved diagnosis and management of a patient's condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Jongyeol Kim
  • Publication number: 20220054105
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides using ultrasound technology and artificial intelligence to enhance MSR assessment by making the assessment more objective, reproducible, and recordable to allow a more precise and/or personalized approach to the medical practice of individual patients via using multiple ultrasound functions and artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy and consistency of assessing reflexes and allowing MSR data to be combined with other patient medical information for improved diagnosis and management of a patient's condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicants: University of South Carolina, Texas Tech University System
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Jongyeol Kim
  • Publication number: 20210304893
    Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein is generally directed to methods and systems for generating, projecting, and displaying a patient's disease state based on the patient's medical images wherein the projected disease state can be compared to the patient's present state of health to provide data and material for patient education, healthcare provider education, clinical practice, and medical research.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Keith Barron, JR., Robert Haddad, Steven Wilson, Floyd E. Bell, III
  • Publication number: 20210082317
    Abstract: A real-time, multiple clinical input system that allows independent control of each input data set, synchronization of data, display of data on a single multi-section matrix screen, and also allows for recording clinical data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Haddad, Sean David Lee, Christopher David Lee
  • Patent number: 10888300
    Abstract: An improved stethoscope design with an extended detection range for sounds above and below the range of human hearing and artificial intelligence connection to other clinical data for analysis, wherein the stethoscope assesses spatial distribution of bodily sounds using a sensor array as well as amplifies the volume of bodily sounds and provides for recording, receiving and processing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Robert Haddad, Keith Reeves Barron, Jr., Andrei Zagrai
  • Publication number: 20200170611
    Abstract: An improved stethoscope design with an extended detection range for sounds above and below the range of human hearing and artificial intelligence connection to other clinical data for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicants: University of South Carolina, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Robert Haddad, Keith Reeves Barron, JR., Andrei Zagrai
  • Publication number: 20200118465
    Abstract: The skill of performing ultrasound is becoming a standard in medical education and clinical practice across a wide range of disciplines and clinical practices. Ultrasound is being used as a clinical tool by physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers. A major limitation to the broad incorporation of ultrasound is the lack of qualified users and instructors. Simple and effective methods to teach the many new learners of ultrasound scanning are needed. Presently disclosed subject matter uses a visible color laser beam originating from an ultrasound probe itself or from a laser light pointer attached to an ultrasound probe which can penetrate a clear-gel phantom. The laser light is aligned with the direction of flow of the invisible ultrasound waves so that the learner will know where the ultrasound waves are hitting the anatomical target within the phantom gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: RICHARD HOPPMANN, JOHN EBERTH, BROOKS LANE, TOUFIC ROBERT HADDAD, MICHAEL SHAUN RIFFLE
  • Publication number: 20200069219
    Abstract: A portable device for receiving pulmonary function test data and displaying and analyzing same with both real-time and recorded patient clinical data such as that obtained with ultrasound and/or an electronic stethoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Keith Barron, Robert Haddad, Duncan Norton
  • Patent number: 10548562
    Abstract: An improved stethoscope design with an extended detection range for sounds above and below the range of human hearing and artificial intelligence connection to other clinical data for analysis, wherein the stethoscope assesses spatial distribution of bodily sounds using a sensor array as well as amplifies the volume of bodily sounds and provides for recording, receiving and processing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Robert Haddad, Keith Reeves Barron, Jr., Andrei Zagrai
  • Patent number: 10492759
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a barrier device. The barrier device has a generally flat base with a width and a length. The base has a top portion and an opposite bottom portion. A surface of the bottom portion includes adhesive. A barrier extends upwardly from the base, the barrier having a generally flat first side and an opposite generally flat second side. A width between the first side of the barrier and the second side of the barrier is less than the width of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Michael Riffle
  • Publication number: 20190096287
    Abstract: A system for performing audio-enhanced, simulated ultrasound examinations may generally include an ultrasound simulation device having at least one processor and associated memory. The memory may store pre-recorded audio-enhanced ultrasound data for at least one internal organ. The audio-enhanced ultrasound data may include a moving ultrasound image of the at least one internal organ along with synced audio data associated with auscultatory sounds generated by the at least one internal organ depicted within the moving ultrasound image. In addition, the system may include a display and a speaker coupled to the ultrasound simulation device. The display may be configured to display the moving ultrasound image as a trainee is performing the simulated ultrasound examination. The speaker may be configured to broadcast the synced audio data simultaneously with the display of the moving ultrasound image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 28, 2019
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Michael S. Riffle, Victor Rao, Stephen Harris, Duncan Howe, Mary Elizabeth Poston
  • Patent number: 10186171
    Abstract: A system for performing audio-enhanced, simulated ultrasound examinations may generally include an ultrasound simulation device having at least one processor and associated memory. The memory may store pre-recorded audio-enhanced ultrasound data for at least one internal organ. The audio-enhanced ultrasound data may include a moving ultrasound image of the at least one internal organ along with synced audio data associated with auscultatory sounds generated by the at least one internal organ depicted within the moving ultrasound image. In addition, the system may include a display and a speaker coupled to the ultrasound simulation device. The display may be configured to display the moving ultrasound image as a trainee is performing the simulated ultrasound examination. The speaker may be configured to broadcast the synced audio data simultaneously with the display of the moving ultrasound image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Michael S. Riffle, Victor Rao, Stephen Harris, Duncan Howe, Mary Elizabeth Poston
  • Publication number: 20180325487
    Abstract: An improved stethoscope design with an extended detection range for sounds above and below the range of human hearing and artificial intelligence connection to other clinical data for analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Robert Haddad, Keith Reeves Barron, JR., Andrei Zagrai
  • Publication number: 20180078237
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a barrier device. The barrier device has a generally flat base with a width and a length. The base has a top portion and an opposite bottom portion. A surface of the bottom portion includes adhesive. A barrier extends upwardly from the base, the barrier having a generally flat first side and an opposite generally flat second side. A width between the first side of the barrier and the second side of the barrier is less than the width of the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 22, 2018
    Inventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Shaun Riffle
  • Patent number: 9801611
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present subject matter is directed to a barrier device. The barrier device has a generally flat base with a width and a length. The base has a top portion and an opposite bottom portion. A surface of the bottom portion includes adhesive. A barrier extends upwardly from the base, the barrier having a generally flat first side and an opposite generally flat second side. A width between the first side of the barrier and the second side of the barrier is less than the width of the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Shaun Riffle
  • Patent number: 9675322
    Abstract: In one aspect, an enhanced ultrasound device may generally comprise an ultrasound probe including a housing and at least one transducer element disposed within the housing. The ultrasound probe may be configured to generate ultrasound image signals associated with an object being imaged. In addition, the device may include an acoustic receiver associated with the ultrasound probe. The acoustic receiver may be configured to generate auscultation signals associated with sounds generated by the object as the object is being imaged using the ultrasound probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: University of South Carolina
    Inventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Shaun Riffle, Victor Rao, Stephen Harris, Duncan Howe, Mary Beth Poston