Patents by Inventor William C. Picatti

William C. Picatti 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 diagnostic imaging system with cordless scanhead charger
    Patent number: 6117085
    Abstract: An ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is provided with cordless scanheads which wirelessly transmit ultrasonic image signals to the imaging system. The cordless scanheads are battery powered by rechargeable batteries which are recharged by the ultrasound system when the scanheads are not in use. In preferred embodiments the charging system is protected from contaminants such as ultrasonic gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: ATL Ultrasound, Inc.
    Inventors: William C. Picatti, Leo R. Catallo, Lauren S. Pflugrath, Juin-Jet Hwang