Patents by Inventor Wayne Heigel

Wayne Heigel 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).

  • Ultrasonic probe connector enclosure
    Patent number: 6117084
    Abstract: An ultrasonic probe enclosure is provided that has a liquid tight seal for sealing an ultrasonic probe connector and a portion of an ultrasonic probe cable. The enclosure of the present invention provides liquid tight sealing in a simple and reliable manner such that the connector may be completely submersed in a sterilization liquid without causing damage to the sensitive components of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: ATL Ultrasound, Inc.
    Inventors: Dustin J. Green, Tim Nordgren, Wayne Heigel