Patents by Inventor Stephen B. Hooper

Stephen B. Hooper 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: 20150257733
    Abstract: A wearable ultrasound system comprising an ultrasound probe, a proximal wearable component electrically interconnected with said ultrasound probe adapted to be wearable on the hand, wrist, or arm of a user, and including at least one user interface mechanism, a processor, and one or more displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Sonivate Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Sutherland Corbett, III, Kenneth Bates, William McDonough, Stephen B. Hooper, Brian Epps
  • Patent number: 7371218
    Abstract: A portable ultrasound system provides immersive viewing of images. A small, lightweight scope includes a transducer and a display. The display is adapted for viewing ultrasound images close to the eye of the user, such as within five inches or a couple feet of the eye. By adapting the system for close viewing, the ultrasound system is sensory immersive, such as an otoscope or endoscope. A magnifying lens is positioned adjacent to a display screen. The magnifying lens adapts the small display screen for viewing close to the user's eye. A shade or eyepiece extends away from and at least partly around the display screen. The shade allows viewing in many different lighting conditions. Alternatively, the ultrasound image is viewed on a head mounted display attached to glasses or a helmet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew L. Walston, Dean J. Bidwell, Stephen B. Hooper
  • Patent number: 6780154
    Abstract: A segmented ultrasound system is provided. Ultrasound data, such as image data in a video format, is wirelessly transmitted to a multi-use display device from a handheld ultrasound device. Any of various multi-use display devices may be used, such as personal digital assistants (PDA), tablet computers, lap top computers, or personal computers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Hunt, John C. Lazenby, Robert N. Phelps, David A. Petersen, Stephen B. Hooper, Heike Seck, Jerry D. Hopple, Bhavani Duggirala
  • Publication number: 20030139671
    Abstract: A portable ultrasound system provides immersive viewing of images. A small, lightweight scope includes a transducer and a display. The display is adapted for viewing ultrasound images close to the eye of the user, such as within five inches or a couple feet of the eye. By adapting the system for close viewing, the ultrasound system is sensory inimersive, such as an otoscope or endoscope. A magnifying lens is positioned adjacent to a display screen. The magnifying lens adapts the small display screen for viewing close to the user's eye. A shade or eyepiece extends away from and at least partly around the display screen. The shade allows viewing in many different lighting conditions. Alternatively, the ultrasound image is viewed on a head mounted display attached to glasses or a helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew L. Walston, Dean J. Bidwell, Stephen B. Hooper
  • Publication number: 20030139664
    Abstract: A segmented ultrasound system is provided. Ultrasound data, such as image data in a video format, is wirelessly transmitted to a multi-use display device from a handheld ultrasound device. Any of various multi-use display devices may be used, such as personal digital assistants (PDA), tablet computers, lap top computers, or personal computers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2003
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Hunt, John C. Lazenby, Robert N. Phelps, David A. Petersen, Stephen B. Hooper, Heike Seck, Jerry D. Hopple, Bhavani Duggirala
  • Patent number: 5673696
    Abstract: A probe holder embodies an insert body removably set into a through-slot of an ultrasound system panel. The holder defines an inner cavity extending from a first opening at a top surface to a second opening at a bottom surface. A side opening extends the axial length of the holder from the first opening to the second opening. Upon insertion of the holder into the panel through-slot, the holder is movable between an open position and a closed position. At the open position the holder side opening is aligned with a corresponding side opening of the panel. With the holder moved into the closed position, the holder side opening is blocked by inner walls of the panel through-slot. A probe cord slides through the side openings while the holder is in the open position. Once the holder is moved to the closed position, the probes cord is radially trapped within the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Bidwell, Stephen B. Hooper, Andrew L. Walston, Anthony P. Grasso
  • Patent number: D515347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Assignee: Grindmaster Corporation
    Inventors: Williams A. Reuss, Jr., Kenton J. Graviss, Stephen B. Hooper, Dean J. Bidwell, Andrew L. Walston, Andrew H. Carlson, Jules Joo-hi Ko, Robert L. Mallory
  • Patent number: D375450
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Bidwell, Stephen B. Hooper
  • Patent number: D383968
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Bidwell, Stephen B. Hooper
  • Patent number: D391838
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1998
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Bidwell, Stephen B. Hooper, Andrew L. Walston, Peter Wung, Matthew F. Willkens