Patents by Inventor Wayne R. Vohnoutka

Wayne R. Vohnoutka 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).

  • Ultrasound coupling medium warmer and storage means
    Patent number: 5568810
    Abstract: A container of ultrasound coupling medium, used in conjunction with an ultrasound imaging system, is stored for operator convenience and patient comfort. Initially, at least one location on the ultrasound imaging system is identified, which has a predetermined thermal profile. The container of coupling medium is then stored at any of the identified locations to maintain the coupling medium at a desired temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 29, 1996
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Timothy F. Hamers, Lawrence E. Murphy, Wayne R. Vohnoutka