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).
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Patent number: 11918409Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Universsity of South CarolinaInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Jongyeol Kim
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Publication number: 20230355205Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: University of South CarolinaInventor: Richard Hoppmann
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Publication number: 20230111468Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicants: University of South Carolina, Texas Tech University SystemInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Jongyeol Kim
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Publication number: 20230111601Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Applicant: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Floyd Bell, Robert Haddad, Keith Barron
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Patent number: 11534132Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 24, 2021Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SYSTEMInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Jongyeol Kim
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Publication number: 20220054105Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicants: University of South Carolina, Texas Tech University SystemInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Jongyeol Kim
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Publication number: 20210304893Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Keith Barron, JR., Robert Haddad, Steven Wilson, Floyd E. Bell, III
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Publication number: 20210082317Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Haddad, Sean David Lee, Christopher David Lee
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Patent number: 10888300Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Robert Haddad, Keith Reeves Barron, Jr., Andrei Zagrai
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Publication number: 20200170611Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Applicants: University of South Carolina, New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Robert Haddad, Keith Reeves Barron, JR., Andrei Zagrai
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Publication number: 20200118465Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: RICHARD HOPPMANN, JOHN EBERTH, BROOKS LANE, TOUFIC ROBERT HADDAD, MICHAEL SHAUN RIFFLE
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Publication number: 20200069219Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Keith Barron, Robert Haddad, Duncan Norton
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Patent number: 10548562Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO INSTITUTE OF MINING AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Robert Haddad, Keith Reeves Barron, Jr., Andrei Zagrai
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Patent number: 10492759Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Michael Riffle
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Publication number: 20190096287Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Michael S. Riffle, Victor Rao, Stephen Harris, Duncan Howe, Mary Elizabeth Poston
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Patent number: 10186171Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Michael S. Riffle, Victor Rao, Stephen Harris, Duncan Howe, Mary Elizabeth Poston
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Publication number: 20180325487Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Richard Hoppmann, Toufic Robert Haddad, Keith Reeves Barron, JR., Andrei Zagrai
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Publication number: 20180078237Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Shaun Riffle
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Patent number: 9801611Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignee: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Debra Krotish, Shaun Riffle
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Patent number: 9675322Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: University of South CarolinaInventors: Richard A. Hoppmann, Shaun Riffle, Victor Rao, Stephen Harris, Duncan Howe, Mary Beth Poston