Patents by Inventor Wayne Barbour

Wayne Barbour 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).

  • Intracavitary ultrasound and biopsy probe for transvaginal imaging
    Patent number: 4742829
    Abstract: An ultrasound probe for positioning in the vaginal cavity includes a phased array of transducer elements at one end thereof oriented at an acute angle with respect to the central axis of the probe whereby the imaging field of view is provided by rotating the probe. A biopsy needle assembly snaps onto slots on the probe with a fork and socket fit. A handle on the probe is offset from the central axis of the probe thereby freeing the space around the entrance to the needle guide and facilitating the manipulation by hand of a needle in the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 10, 1988
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Wing Law, Wayne Barbour, Axel F. Brisken