Patents Issued in January 16, 2024
  • Patent number: 11872045
    Abstract: Electrodes for use in electroencephalographic recording, including consciousness and seizure monitoring applications, have novel features that speed, facilitate or enforce proper placement of the electrodes, including aligning tabs and arrowed aligning juts, color coding, and an insulating bridge between reference and ground electrodes which ensures a safe application distance between the conductive regions of the two electrodes in the event of cardiac defibrillation or to prevent shorting between the adjacent electrodes by preventing the conductive path to be shared. A method of using a set of four such electrodes is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Neuro Wave Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Stéphane Bibian, Tatjana Zikov
  • Patent number: 11872046
    Abstract: Disclosed systems include mobile ECG sensors, systems and methods. Some embodiments provide ECG sensors in a packaging-label form factor that allows a user to contact two electrically isolated electrodes on an exterior of a product packaging to measure heart electrical signals for a Lead I ECG.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ALIVECOR, INC.
    Inventor: Sean Cohen
  • Patent number: 11872047
    Abstract: A bio-signal data processing apparatus includes a communicator configured to receive electrocardiogram data from a bio-signal measuring apparatus, a recording unit configured to record the electrocardiogram data, a transmission delay determiner, and an output information generator. The transmission delay determiner is configured to generate transmission delay information by comparing a recording time of the electrocardiogram data with a reception time of the electrocardiogram data, detect whether or not a delay according to data transmission occurs, by considering the transmission delay information, and, when the delay is detected to occur, calculating delay time information that is calculated on the basis of the transmission delay information. The output information generator is configured to correct the electrocardiogram data by using the delay time information and generate output data of the electrocardiogram data corresponding to a user input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ATSENS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jong Ook Jeong, Chang Ho Lee, Soo A Lim
  • Patent number: 11872048
    Abstract: An electrocardiogram measurement system includes a patch-type electrocardiogram measurement apparatus; a first device connected to the electrocardiogram measurement apparatus by means of a first communication and configured to store electrocardiogram data measured by the electrocardiogram measurement apparatus; and a second device connected to the electrocardiogram measurement apparatus by means of the first communication and configured to store electrocardiogram data measured by the electrocardiogram measurement apparatus. The electrocardiogram data measured by the electrocardiogram measurement apparatus includes measured time information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ATSENS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Deok Byeong Chae, Chang Ho Lee, Jong Sung Kim, Jong Ook Jeong
  • Patent number: 11872049
    Abstract: A system and method for collecting symptomatic data to screen for a targeted disease. Testing hardware incorporates a plurality of testing units with corresponding indicators that can be altered to indicate whether a symptom is present or not. The resulting data from the testing use can then be analyzed to determine the likelihood of presence of a disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventors: Shane Harrah, Christina J. Harrah
  • Patent number: 11872050
    Abstract: A method and instructions for operating an image integrity and repeatability system can comprise: acquiring an original image; extracting a protocol from the original image; recording the original image to an image history; determining an area within an image frame of the original image as a skin area; creating a background as the inverse of the skin area within the image frame of the original image; and acquiring a subsequent image including: extracting an image parameter from the subsequent image, providing feedback based on the image parameter being outside a threshold, prohibiting capture of the subsequent image based on the image parameter being outside the threshold, displaying the background overlaid on the subsequent image, and storing the subsequent image to the image history based on the image parameter of the subsequent image being within the threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: CAPTUREPROOF, INC.
    Inventors: Meghan Patricia Conroy, Jaroslaw Walery Winniczek, David Chocron
  • Patent number: 11872051
    Abstract: A system and method is used to monitor, control, and/or provide feedback relative to one or more factors related to a patient's body, such as a shoulder, pursuant to a treatment process. The system monitors, controls, and/or provides feedback relative to shoulder factors including shoulder motion, shoulder muscle contraction, and external pressure on the shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ACTIVE4D, INC.
    Inventors: Darryl D'Lima, Heinz Hoenecke, David G. Matsuura
  • Patent number: 11872052
    Abstract: A therapeutic support apparatus includes a user support surface extending along a longitudinal axis. The user support surface has a head section and a torso section. Each of the head section and the torso section are operable to angle relative to the longitudinal axis. An elevation unit is operable to position at least one of the head section and torso section at angles relative to the longitudinal axis. A monitor acquires data related to a user while sleeping on the user support surface. An alarm is operable to activate based on the data acquired by the monitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Ribble, Kirsten M. Emmons, Craig M. Meyerson, Thomas F. Heil
  • Patent number: 11872053
    Abstract: System and method for determining real-world effectiveness of various prescribed medications. Here a variety of different types of patient pulse wave measurements (e.g., blood pressure, pulse oximeter, ECG) and other physiological measurements are obtained. This actual data is compared to calculated measurements that would be expected based on various patient baseline measurements in the absence of medication, schedule of medications, and impact of medications the various patient baseline measurements. If the actual data meets expectations, then the medication is likely acting as anticipated. Depending on which types of data do not meet expectations, problems with one or more previously described medications may be reported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Cloud DX, Inc.
    Inventors: Sara Ross-Howe, Vesal Badee, Lamiaa Amzil, Robert Kaul
  • Patent number: 11872054
    Abstract: A physiological sensor includes a sensing element to detect physiological information from a patient's skin, a substrate configured to hold the sensing element on the patient's skin, and at least two contact probes on the substrate. The contact probes are positioned on the substrate such that galvanically contact the patient's skin when the substrate is fully attached against the patient's skin. A controller is configured to measure impedance between the at least two contact probes and determine whether the substrate has lifted from the patient's skin based on the impedance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventor: Daniel W. Medeiros
  • Patent number: 11872055
    Abstract: Described herein are variations of an analyte monitoring system, including an analyte monitoring device. For example, an analyte monitoring device may include an implantable microneedle array for use in measuring one or more analytes (e.g., glucose), such as in a continuous manner. The microneedle array may include, for example, at least one microneedle including a tapered distal portion having an insulated distal apex, and an electrode on a surface of the tapered distal portion located proximal to the insulated distal apex. At least some of the microneedles may be electrically isolated such that one or more electrodes is individually addressable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Biolinq Incorporated
    Inventors: Jared Rylan Tangney, Joshua Ray Windmiller, Richard Chien Yang
  • Patent number: 11872056
    Abstract: Handheld steering devices for use with intravascular devices and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In some instances, the handheld steering device includes a housing sized and shaped for grasping by a hand of a user; a steering controller coupled to the housing; a processor in communication with the steering controller, the processor configured to translate inputs from the steering controller into actuation signals based on a code architecture that includes a script for at least one of a return home function, a return to stored position function, a store current position function, or an automated mapping function; and an actuator positioned within the housing and configured to interface with the intravascular device based on the actuation signals to the steer the intravascular device. Associated systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Princeton Saroha, Jeremy Stigall, Maritess Minas
  • Patent number: 11872057
    Abstract: An annular mapping catheter includes a catheter body. The catheter body has a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the catheter body is provided with a distal end assembly, and the proximal end of the catheter body is provided with a handle. The distal end assembly is made of a head end catheter that has a shape memory function. The distal end assembly in a free state presents a predetermined bent shape including an annular part and a vertical part. The vertical part connects the annular part to the catheter body. The distal end assembly is provided with an electrode. The annular mapping catheter can detect an electrocardiogram activity near a pulmonary vein ostium and can better locate a cryoballoon in the heart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: SYNAPTIC MEDICAL (BEIJING) CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Ji Feng, Jie Gong, Lirong Wang
  • Patent number: 11872058
    Abstract: The present utility model provides a test bed, a magnetic resonance imaging system, and a medical imaging system. The test bed includes a support frame used to bear a tested object, a base used to support the support frame, and at least one weighing assembly. The at least one weighing assembly is fixed to the base, and acquires weight information of the tested object by sensing stress from the support frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Jinkai Shi, Wende Li, Zhihan Li
  • Patent number: 11872059
    Abstract: The present invention herein is a method and apparatus that significantly limits the effect of high frequency (“HF”) interferences on acquired electro-physiological signals, such as the EEG and EMG. Preferably, this method comprises of two separate electronic circuitries and steps or electronics for processing the signals. One circuit is used to block the transmission of HF interferences to the instrumentation amplifiers. It is comprised of a front-end active filter, a low frequency electromagnetic interference (“EMI”) shield, and an isolation barrier interface which isolates the patient from earth ground. The second circuit is used to measure the difference in potential between the two isolated sides of the isolation barrier. This so-called “cross-barrier” voltage is directly representative of the interference level that the instrumentation amplifier is subjected to. This circuit is used to confirm that the acquired signals are not corrupted by the interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: NeuroWave Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas V Saliga, Stéphane Bibian, Tatjana Zikov
  • Patent number: 11872060
    Abstract: A method for calculating physiological parameters includes: selecting a section of time domain signal corresponding to at least one signal of red light and infrared light obtained by sampling, and performing a conversion from time domain to frequency domain to obtain a corresponding frequency domain signal; selecting all rational frequency spectrum peak information, calculating energy information of selected reasonable frequency spectrum peaks, and forming a frequency spectrum peak energy ratio sequence; constructing a stability coefficient according to the frequency spectrum peak energy ratio sequence, and if the stability coefficient is low, constructing a compensation coefficient by using the frequency spectrum peak energy ratio sequence; and compensating for at least one of the time domain signal and the frequency domain signal by using the compensation coefficient, and calculating based on at least one of the compensated time domain signal and the frequency domain signal to obtain the physiological param
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fei Han, Fei Ye, Zuming Yao, Fei Zhang, Xianliang He, Lihan Liu, Ming Li, Xingliang Jin
  • Patent number: 11872061
    Abstract: A method and system for acquiring data for assessment of cardiovascular disease, the method comprising one or more of: manipulating one or more hardware aspects of the photoplethysmography data acquisition system(s) implementing the method; manipulating or providing user experience/user interface (UX/UI) aspects of the system(s) implementing the method; acquiring, processing, and deriving insights population specific data; accounting for or controlling sampling site variability; and using other suitable sources of data in order to generate high quality data for characterization, assessment, and management of cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Riva Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuhin Sinha, Ian Eslick, Alan Leggitt
  • Patent number: 11872062
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a medical device and a control method therefor, and a storage medium. The medical device includes a main control circuit, a power module, and functional modules for implementing medical functions of the medical device. The functional modules are powered by the power module and controlled by the main control circuit. The main control circuit is used to determine an idle module in an idle state among the functional modules and set the idle module to be in a low-power state. On the basis of the medical device and the control method therefor and the storage medium according to the embodiments of the disclosure, the overall power consumption of the medical device can be reduced, and the battery life of the medical device is improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: SHENZHEN MINDRAY BIO-MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiang Han, Xianghui Wang
  • Patent number: 11872063
    Abstract: A method for determining a deformation measurement of a couch in a medical procedure may include determining a first deformation measurement of the couch at a reference point, the first deformation measurement corresponding to a first working position of the couch. The method may also include determining a second deformation measurement of the couch at the reference point, the second deformation measurement corresponding to a second working position of the couch. The method may further include determining a difference between the first deformation measurement and the second deformation measurement and causing an adjustment of one of the first working position and the second working position of the couch based on the difference between the first deformation measurement and the second deformation measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: SHANGHAI UNITED IMAGING HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Johannes Stahl, Supratik Bose, Li Wang
  • Patent number: 11872064
    Abstract: A transparent radiation shield, attachable to a patient support platform, and movable to shield a physician from imaging radiation, includes a transparent computer display that is controllable to provide a data overlay on the shield pertaining to patient data and/or x-ray images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Patent number: 11872065
    Abstract: Proposed is an X-ray imaging stand with a straight arm structure, the X-ray imaging stand including a detector comprising an X-ray detection module and a detector arm configured to support the X-ray detection module, an imaging module comprising an X-ray imaging tube and a tube arm configured to support the X-ray imaging tube, a main arm, each of the detector and the imaging module being connected to the main arm, and a stand main-body configured to force the main arm to ascend and descend and to be rotated, wherein the detector and the imaging module are configured in such a manner as to have the same weight, and the detector arm and the tube arm are both accommodated within the main arm, and are moved slidably in conjunction with each other in such a manner as to expand and contract in opposite directions with the main arm in between.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Shin Young For M co., Ltd
    Inventor: Ik-Han Kim
  • Patent number: 11872066
    Abstract: The application relates to an X-ray imaging unit for a medical imaging. The unit includes a rotating part with a first X-ray source and an X-ray imaging detector unit configured to provide an image with at least a rotational movement (R) around a rotation axis of the rotating part. The unit includes an upper shelf configured to enable the rotating part to move with respect to the upper shelf with a linear movement (L) and to be attached to a column with a pivoting joint for enabling a pivot movement (P) of the upper shelf around the column. The rotating part is configured to be positioned by the linear movement and the pivot movement during the imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: PaloDEx Group Oy
    Inventors: Esa Suuronen, Sami Vartiainen
  • Patent number: 11872067
    Abstract: A radiation suite includes a room having a floor, a ceiling, and one or more walls, a radiation system including a gantry enclosing a radiation source and a couch, and an image projection system operable to project an image on a projection surface on at least a portion of the gantry and/or the couch, providing a calming environment for a patient to relax. The image projection system comprises a computer and one or more projectors operably controlled by the computer. The computer comprises a mapping software operable to map an image file to the projection surface. The one or more projectors are operable to project the mapped image file on the projection surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Rieger, Nitin Mangi, Roberto Luevano, Ross Hannibal
  • Patent number: 11872068
    Abstract: The X-ray imager combines a pulsed X-ray source with a time-sensitive X-ray detector to provide a measure of ballistic photons with a reduction of scattered photons. The imager can provide a comparable contrast-to-noise X-ray image using significantly less radiation exposure than conventional X-ray imagers, notably about half of the radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventors: Rejean Fontaine, Julien Rossignol, Yves Bérubé-Lauzière
  • Patent number: 11872069
    Abstract: A method includes a step of obtaining plural pieces of training data each of which includes a different radiographic image of a bone and each of which has a label indicating one of an overt fracture, an occult fracture and no fracture, a step of using the plural pieces of training data to pre-train a deep convolutional network (DCN) model to obtain a preliminary DCN model, a step of determining a subset of the plural pieces of training data by at least excluding any piece of training data that has a label indicating occult fracture, and a step of using the subset to train the preliminary DCN model to obtain a first DCN model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou
    Inventors: Chi-Hung Lin, Kevin C. Chung, Chang-Fu Kuo
  • Patent number: 11872070
    Abstract: A deep neural network for metal artifact reduction is described. A method for computed tomography (CT) metal artifact reduction (MAR) includes receiving a first CT image data; receiving a second CT image data; and generating, by an artificial neural network (ANN), CT output image data configured to include fewer artifacts compared to the first and second CT image data. The ANN includes at least two parallel CT image data streams and a CT output image data stream. A first of the at least two parallel CT image data streams is based, at least in part, on the first CT image data, a second of the at least two parallel CT image data stream is based, at least in part, on the second CT image data. The CT output image data stream is based, at least in part, on respective outputs of the at least two parallel CT image data streams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
    Inventors: Ge Wang, Lars Arne Gjesteby, Qingsong Yang, Hongming Shan
  • Patent number: 11872071
    Abstract: The invention concerns a method for processing energy spectra of radiation transmitted by an object irradiated by an ionising radiation source, in particular X-ray radiation, for medical imaging or non-destructive testing applications. The method uses a detector comprising a plurality of pixels, each pixel being capable of acquiring a spectrum of the radiation transmitted by the object. The method makes it possible, based on a plurality of detected spectra, to estimate a spectrum, referred to as the scattering spectrum, representative of radiation scattered by the object. The estimation involves taking into account a spatial model of the scattering spectrum. Each acquired spectrum is corrected taking into account the estimated scattering spectrum. The invention makes it possible to reduce the influence of the scattering, by the object, of the spectrum emitted by the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignees: COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES, CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE, INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES DE LYON
    Inventors: Odran Pivot, Joachim Tabary, Clarisse Fournier, Jean Michel Letang, Simon Rit
  • Patent number: 11872072
    Abstract: A timer circuit for an X-ray imaging system having an X-ray generator used to generate images of a patient. The circuit includes a current sensor connected between a main power system and a circuit interrupter, wherein the circuit interrupter is also connected to the X-ray generator. The circuit also includes a timing device coupled between the current sensor and a control computer. The timing device is triggered when a current level detected by the current sensor exceeds an idle current level wherein X-rays are not generated by the X-ray generator. The timing device then measures a time period that the idle current level is exceeded. When the measured time period exceeds a predetermined time period by 10%, the circuit interrupter is activated to turn off current flow to the X-ray generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric M. Bailey, Jeffrey Johnson
  • Patent number: 11872074
    Abstract: System for non-invasive measuring of an intracranial reserve space (ICRS) parameter of a mammalian subject, comprising a multi-frequency ultrasound probe configured, beginning at a start time, to emit and receive ultrasound waves into and the subject's head and to produce a signal of brain tissue pulsation; an instrument configured to non-invasively partially occlude an internal jugular vein (IJV) starting at the start time and including a second ultrasound probe producing a second signal; and a computer system configured to receive the signal, the second signal and the start time, the computer system also configured, using one or more processors, to derive from the signal an intracranial brain tissue pulsation waveform and from the second signal images of the IJV, and to determine a length of time from the start time to a subsequent time at which the waveform is sufficiently compressed so as to exhibit a predefined decline in variability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventors: David Michaeli, Menashe Michaeli
  • Patent number: 11872075
    Abstract: System (10) for determining a position of an interventional device (11) respective an image plane (12) defined by an ultrasound imaging probe (13). The position is determined based on ultrasound signals transmitted between the ultrasound imaging probe (13) and an ultrasound transducer (15) attached to the interventional device (11). An image reconstruction unit (IRU) provides a reconstructed ultrasound image (RUI). A position determination unit (PDU) computes a position (LAPTOFSmax, ?IPA) of the ultrasound transducer (15) respective the image plane (12). The position determination unit (PDU) indicates the computed position (LAPTOFSmax, ?IPA) in the reconstructed ultrasound image (RUI). The position determination unit (PDU) suppresses the indication of the computed position (LAPTOFSmax, ?IPA) under specified conditions relating to the computed position (LAPTOFSmax, ?IPA) and the ultrasound signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Mischa Megens, Hendrik Roelof Stapert, Mustafa Hakan Gokgurler, Stefan Van De Pas, Jeroen Kortsmit, Franciscus Hendrikus Van Heesch, Harm Jan Willem Belt, Ameet Kumar Jain, Kunal Vaidya, Francois Guy Gerard Marie Vignon
  • Patent number: 11872076
    Abstract: A tool navigation system employing an ultrasound probe, an ultrasound scanner, an interventional tool, a tool tracker and an image navigator. In operation, the ultrasound probe generates an acoustic image plane for scanning an anatomical region, and the ultrasound scanner generates an ultrasound image of the anatomical region from a scan of the anatomical region. During the scan, the interventional tool is navigated within the anatomical region relative to the acoustic image plane, and the tool tracker a tracks of a position of the interventional tool relative to the acoustic image plane. The image navigator displays a graphical icon within the ultrasound image for illustrating a tracking of the interventional tool relative to the acoustic image plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Francois Guy Gerard Marie Vignon, Ameet Kumar Jain
  • Patent number: 11872077
    Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic system includes an ultrasound diagnostic device that creates test images of an intima-media thickness of a blood vessel, a workstation connected to the ultrasound diagnostic device, and a database that sequentially stores the test images created by the ultrasound diagnostic device. The workstation includes an input unit for allowing a user to input various kinds of information, a display unit, a workstation control unit that retrieves test images in past tests for the patient as past images from the test images stored in the database to make the display unit display the past images stored in the database as thumbnails, after a current image that is a test image of a current test are created for the patient by the ultrasound diagnostic device, and a test report creation unit that automatically creates a test report on the basis of the current image, and at least one past image selected by the user via the input unit from the past images displayed as the thumbnails on the display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Yukiya Miyachi, Tomoki Inoue
  • Patent number: 11872078
    Abstract: A system and method for capturing ultrasound signals from a hemispheric imaging region (e.g., by a stationary array of transducer elements arranged in the shape of a faceted hemisphere) and estimating scattering measurements that would be made by a virtual array in the opposite hemisphere (e.g., by a network of processors that receive and process the transmitted ultrasound signals in parallel) by forming an initial estimate of a medium variation for each of a plurality of subvolumes in the scattering object to form an estimated object, calculating residual scattering by using a difference between a scattering response calculated for the estimated object and measured ultrasound signals received from the scattering object, forming an initial three-dimensional image of the scattering object, and extrapolating a difference between the scattering response calculated for the estimated object and the measured ultrasound signals received from the scattering object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventors: Robert C. Waag, Jeffrey P. Astheimer
  • Patent number: 11872079
    Abstract: An ultrasound scanning control method applied to an ultrasound scanning device is provided. The ultrasound scanning device includes an execution mechanism. The execution mechanism includes a mechanical arm and a probe. The ultrasound scanning control method includes: controlling the mechanical arm to drive the probe to move according to a set scanning trajectory; and controlling the probe to collect an ultrasound image. A target region is identified from the collected ultrasound image. The scanning trajectory is adjusted when a position of the target region in the ultrasound image is not a predetermined position, and the mechanical arm is controlled to drive the probe to move according to the adjusted scanning trajectory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: KUNSHAN IMAGENE MEDICAL Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Bin Duan, Jin-Fu Li, Lin-Fei Xiong, Shu-Jian Hu, Yu-Jiao Wang, Shui-Fan Li
  • Patent number: 11872080
    Abstract: A multi-modal heart diagnostic system is provided. The diagnostic system can monitor heart activity and assists a user or operator in performing echocardiography. The system can include a positioning device that is placed on a patient's chest. The positioning device can incorporate several multi-modal sensors. The multi-modal sensors can measure different parameters associated with an assessment of heart activity. The multi-modal sensors can also be used to provide information that can assist an operator in positioning the probe within the positioning device to capture an echocardiogram.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, for and on behalf of the University of Alabama in Huntsville
    Inventors: Emil Jovanov, Nenad Filipovic
  • Patent number: 11872081
    Abstract: An ultrasound transducer includes: a flexible board configured to receive and output an electrical signal through a signal line; a plurality of piezoelectric devices that are electrically connected to the board and are aligned in a row, each piezoelectric device being configured to transmit and receive an ultrasound wave; a plurality of leads extending the signal line and protruding from an end portion of the board, each lead being electrically connected to the piezoelectric device in a curved manner; and a plurality of sheets that are arranged to prevent the leads from being in contact with each other, each sheet being provided on the lead and having an insulation property.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: OLYMPUS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yuya Kumata
  • Patent number: 11872082
    Abstract: An elastography device includes a probe with a single ultrasound transducer; or a plurality of ultrasound transducers, and a low frequency vibrator arranged to induce a displacement of said single ultrasound transducer or plurality of ultrasound transducers towards a tissue. The device is configured to emit a sequence of ultrasound pulses and to acquire echo signals received in response to track how elastic waves, induced by the displacement, travel in the tissue. The device is configured to generate, for one or more of the ultrasound pulses emitted a temporal offset upon emission, and/or a temporal offset upon reception, so that a difference thereof varies as a function of 2·d/vus, where d is the displacement of the single transducer or plurality of ultrasound transducers, and where vus is the speed of ultrasound in said tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ECHOSENS
    Inventors: Laurent Sandrin, Stéphane Audiere
  • Patent number: 11872083
    Abstract: An ultrasonic device is provided for use on a biological tissue, and includes a base assembly on which a vibrator is mounted, and an ultrasonic probe. The base assembly includes an annular base having at least two pairs of abutment protrusions for abutting against the biological tissue, and an installation base coaxially disposed on and rotatable relative to the annular base between two test positions. The installation base has a through hold in which the ultrasonic probe is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Chih-Chung Huang, Pei-Yu Chen
  • Patent number: 11872084
    Abstract: An acoustic imaging system responsive to an acoustic wave emitted from an object is disclosed. The system detects a deflection angle of an electromagnetic probe beam as it passes through a coupling element. The coupling element also couples the acoustic wave emitted from the object to an acoustic detector. The probe beam deflection angle is related to an angle of propagation of the acoustic wave through the coupling element. A filtering unit is configured to remove components of the signal from the acoustic detector that are outside of a range of angles, thereby improving the angular resolution of the acoustic detector. The acoustic wave may be generated by an acoustic source, such as an ultrasound transmitter, or an electromagnetic source such as a laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Ronald A Barnes, Hope T Beier, Bennett L Ibey, Caleb Roth
  • Patent number: 11872085
    Abstract: Various approaches for generating an ultrasound focus at a target region and receiving signals therefrom using an ultrasound transducer having multiple transducer elements include acquiring multiple images of the target region and one or more path zones located on beam paths between the transducer elements and the target region; determining one or more tissue characteristics associated with the target region based on the acquired images; determining multiple profile parameters associated with each of the transducer elements based at least in part on the determined tissue characteristic; based at least in part on the profile parameters, operating at least first ones of the transducer elements to collectively transmit an ultrasound beam to the target region so as to create a focus thereon with desired properties; and based at least in part on the profile parameters, operating at least second ones of the transducer elements to receive acoustic signals from the target region and, in response thereto, adjusting op
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: INSIGHTEC, LTD.
    Inventors: Kobi Vortman, Rafi De Picciotto
  • Patent number: 11872086
    Abstract: MRI compatible localization and/or guidance systems for facilitating placement of an interventional therapy and/or device in vivo include: (a) a mount adapted for fixation to a patient; (b) a targeting cannula with a lumen configured to attach to the mount so as to be able to controllably translate in at least three dimensions; and (c) an elongate probe configured to snugly slidably advance and retract in the targeting cannula lumen, the elongate probe comprising at least one of a stimulation or recording electrode. In operation, the targeting cannula can be aligned with a first trajectory and positionally adjusted to provide a desired internal access path to a target location with a corresponding trajectory for the elongate probe. Automated systems for determining an MR scan plane associated with a trajectory and for determining mount adjustments are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: ClearPoint Neuro, Inc.
    Inventors: Parag V. Karmarkar, Kimble Jenkins
  • Patent number: 11872087
    Abstract: An insertion tool having an insertion guide tube that maintains a perimodiolar or other pre-curved electrode assembly in a substantially straight configuration while preventing the electrode assembly from twisting in response to stresses induced by the bias force which urges the assembly to return to its pre-curved configuration. This generally ensures that when the electrode assembly is deployed from the distal end of the insertion guide tube, the electrode assembly and insertion guide tube have a known relative orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Cochlear Limited
    Inventors: Pierre Vancaillie, Frank Risi
  • Patent number: 11872088
    Abstract: A surgical light head and proximity detection method includes a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in the housing and configured to direct light at a target region of interest, and a plurality of distance sensors arranged in the housing. At least two of the distance sensors have field of views that overlap to define a common detection region of interest and the common detection region of interest at least partially overlaps with the target region of interest. The light head may have a plurality of integrally formed tilted seats that position the distance sensors relative to a center line of focus of the surgical light head. The distance sensors may be integrated in the housing via an optical component that is sealed relative to the housing and covers the distance sensor while enabling transmission and receipt of distance sensing signals therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: American Sterilizer Company
    Inventors: David A. Westenfelder, II, Jill A. Sanders, Michael Hollopeter, Joseph James Groszek, David Jesurun, Ian Hugh Cook
  • Patent number: 11872089
    Abstract: A cordless, battery powered lighting device is disclosed which is configured to be removably installed on a distal end portion of a handheld electrosurgical instrument, and once the lighting device is installed on the distal end portion of the instrument, light automatically projects from the lighting device along the longitudinal axis of the surgical instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Pathy Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Vinod V. Pathy, Mikiya Silver, Gennady Kleyman
  • Patent number: 11872090
    Abstract: The various inventions relate to robotic surgical devices, consoles for operating such surgical devices, operating theaters in which the various devices can be used, insertion systems for inserting and using the surgical devices, and related methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Virtual Incision Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Farritor, Jeffrey Shasho, Nishant Kumar, Mateusz Szczesiak, Jason Herman, Chris Santoro
  • Patent number: 11872091
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described which guide a surgeon in performing a reconstructive or cosmetic procedure. The apparatus and methods utilize three-dimensional presentations of the target surgical site incorporating one or more virtual surgical guides which help attain proper alignment and orientation of the post-surgical outcome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Weissman, Ashok Burton Tripathi
  • Patent number: 11872092
    Abstract: A tissue implantation device comprises a capsule; and a population of ultrasound-switchable fluorophores incorporated in the capsule. A method of imaging a tissue implantation device in a biological environment comprises disposing the tissue implantation device in a biological environment, the population of ultrasound-switchable fluorophores having a switching threshold in the biological environment; exposing the biological environment to an ultrasound beam to form an activation region within the biological environment; switching the ultrasound-switchable fluorophores in the activation region from an off state to an on state; exciting the ultrasound-switchable fluorophores in the activation region with a beam of electromagnetic radiation; and detecting light emitted by the ultrasound-switchable fluorophores.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventor: Baohong Yuan
  • Patent number: 11872093
    Abstract: A method of marking lesions is disclosed herein. The disclosed method may assist surgeons localize small nodules by marking the nodules with a fiducial coil soaked with a fluorescent dye. In some preferred embodiments, the fiducial coil is placed at the time of biopsy using a robotic surgery system. In alternate embodiments, non-robotic peripheral navigation platforms may also be used effectively as an adjunct to surgical resection. The dye marks the location of a nodule, making it visible and palpable at the time of surgery. A surgeon may then target cancerous tissue with greater precision. The disclosed method allows a fiducial coil to be placed several days prior to surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: NoduGloH LLC
    Inventors: Hasnain S. Bawaadam, Ganesh Krishna
  • Patent number: 11872094
    Abstract: An apparatus for use in clinical environments. The apparatus includes a trocar, having a cannula with a proximal end and a distal end. The cannula defines a lumen therethrough that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. A proximal port at the proximal end provides access to an interior of the lumen from an exterior of the cannula. Further, a distal port at the distal end provides access to the interior of the lumen from the exterior of the cannula. At least one trocar antenna is physically coupled to the trocar and is positioned and oriented to provide wireless communications coverage to at least a portion of an interior of the lumen and to any wireless communications transponders that pass through the lumen of the cannula.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: COVIDIEN LP
    Inventor: Patricia Black
  • Patent number: 11872095
    Abstract: An apparatus for verifying an osteotomy trajectory includes a straight rod portion extending along a first axis in a first direction, a sliding arm slidably coupled to the straight rod portion and configured to slide along a sliding direction on the straight rod portion along the first axis. The sliding arm may include a sliding portion slidably coupled to the straight rod portion to slide along the sliding direction, a pointing portion including a tip protruded along a second axis in a second direction, the second axis being at least substantially parallel to the first axis, and an extending portion having a first side attached to the sliding portion and a second side attached to the pointing portion. The apparatus further includes a fixed arm coupled to the straight rod portion and configured to mount a drill thereon to point the drill along the second axis toward the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: American Dental Care of Langhorne PC
    Inventors: Simon Oh, German Lee