Patents by Inventor Sarah LOUGHNEY

Sarah LOUGHNEY 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).

  • Non-invasive detection of the backflow of urine
    Patent number: 10602973
    Abstract: The present relates to a method, system and a device for non-invasive detection of urine flow from the bladder into the kidney(s). The method, system and device rely on measurements made at distinct time points and can be used to detect Vesicoureteral reflux. The method, system and device are designed to detect changes in urine volume in the ureter(s), bladder and/or kidney(s). The method and device measure conductivity changes by bioelectrical impedance or electrical impedance tomography technology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: National University of Ireland, Galway
    Inventors: Sarah Loughney, Mark Bruzzi, Martin O'Halloran, Prem Puri, Ricardo Eleuterio
  • NON-INVASIVE DETECTION OF THE BACKFLOW OF URINE
    Publication number: 20180263546
    Abstract: The present relates to a method, system and a device for non-invasive detection of urine flow from the bladder into the kidney(s). The method, system and device rely on measurements made at distinct time points and can be used to detect Vesicoureteral reflux. The method, system and device are designed to detect changes in urine volume in the ureter(s), bladder and/or kidney(s). The method and device measure conductivity changes by bioelectrical impedance or electrical impedance tomography technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Sarah LOUGHNEY, Mark BRUZZI, Martin O'HALLORAN, Prem PURI, Ricardo ELEUTERIO