Christopher N Cone

US Patent:

8143898, Mar 27, 2012

Filed:

Apr 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/062852

Inventors:

Nickolas Markoff - Golden CO, US
Christopher M. Cone - Golden CO, US

Assignee:

Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc. - Golden CO

International Classification:

G01R 31/08
G01R 31/20

US Classification:

324522, 3247541, 324525

Abstract:

Systems and methods (the “utility”) presented herein provide for the assessment of acousto-electrical probes, such as their connections (e. g. , transducer leads) and their response characteristics. For example, the utility may provide for readily evaluating transducer leads that have been broken and/or detached from transducers within an ultrasound probe. Due to the increasing complexity of ultrasound probes, identification of broken and/or detached transducer leads also becomes increasingly complex. Being able to identify such disconnected transducer leads may enable a person to repair, or “reterminate”, these transducer leads leading to a potentially substantial cost savings, the least of which being incurred by avoiding total replacement of an ultrasound probe.

US Patent:

20090067581, Mar 12, 2009

Filed:

Apr 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/062894

Inventors:

Nickolas Markoff - Golden CO, US
Christopher M. Cone - Golden CO, US
Mike M. Tesic - Louisville CO, US

International Classification:

G01D 18/00

US Classification:

378207

Abstract:

Systems and methods presented herein provide for the testing and reconfiguration of x-ray devices. In one embodiment, a test bed effectuates testing of an acquired x-ray device to determine a cause of the inoperability of the device. The x-ray device test bed may be provided to test a plurality of x-ray devices and, therefore, readily adaptable to such devices. The x-ray device test bed may include a mount for an x-ray tube. A variable power supply may be coupled to the x-ray tube to provide the requisite high-voltage electrical energy thereto. The x-ray device test bed may also include a mount for an imaging module (e.g., a “flat-panel sensor”). A processor may be coupled to the imaging module to determine the operational characteristics thereof. If certain x-ray components are deemed inoperable, the x-ray components may be replaced such that the x-ray device may be reintroduced to a medical industry segment.

US Patent:

20090296894, Dec 3, 2009

Filed:

Aug 11, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/539081

Inventors:

NICKOLAS MARKOFF - Golden CO, US
CHRISTOPHER M. CONE - Golden CO, US
MIKE M. TESIC - Louisville CO, US

International Classification:

G01D 18/00
A61B 6/04

US Classification:

378207, 378209

Abstract:

Systems and methods presented herein provide for the testing and reconfiguration of x-ray devices. In one embodiment, a test bed effectuates testing of an acquired x-ray device to determine a cause of the inoperability of the device. The x-ray device test bed may be provided to test a plurality of x-ray devices and, therefore, readily adaptable to such devices. The x-ray device test bed may include a mount for an x-ray tube. A variable power supply may be coupled to the x-ray tube to provide the requisite high-voltage electrical energy thereto. The x-ray device test bed may also include a mount for an imaging module (e.g., a “flat-panel sensor”). A processor may be coupled to the imaging module to determine the operational characteristics thereof. If certain x-ray components are deemed inoperable, the x-ray components may be replaced such that the x-ray device may be reintroduced to a medical industry segment.

US Patent:

20110019802, Jan 27, 2011

Filed:

Jul 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/828975

Inventors:

Nickolas Markoff - Golden CO, US
Christopher M. Cone - Golden CO, US
Mike M. Tesic - Louisville CO, US

Assignee:

UNISYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Golden CO

International Classification:

G01D 18/00

US Classification:

378207

Abstract:

Systems and methods presented herein provide for the testing and reconfiguration of x-ray devices. In one embodiment, a test bed effectuates testing of an acquired x-ray device to determine a cause of the inoperability of the device. The x-ray device test bed may be provided to test a plurality of x-ray devices and, therefore, readily adaptable to such devices. The x-ray device test bed may include a mount for an x-ray tube. A variable power supply may be coupled to the x-ray tube to provide the requisite high-voltage electrical energy thereto. The x-ray device test bed may also include a mount for an imaging module (e.g., a “flat-panel sensor”). A processor may be coupled to the imaging module to determine the operational characteristics thereof. If certain x-ray components are deemed inoperable, the x-ray components may be replaced such that the x-ray device may be reintroduced to a medical industry segment.

US Patent:

20120271573, Oct 25, 2012

Filed:

Mar 26, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/430261

Inventors:

Nickolas Markoff - Golden CO, US
Christopher M. Cone - Golden CO, US

Assignee:

UNISYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. - Golden CO

International Classification:

H04R 31/00
G06F 19/00
G01R 27/00

US Classification:

702 59, 702 65, 29593

Abstract:

Systems and methods (the “utility”) presented herein provide for the assessment of acousto-electrical probes, such as their connections (e.g., transducer leads) and their response characteristics. For example, the utility may provide for readily evaluating transducer leads that have been broken and/or detached from transducers within an ultrasound probe. Due to the increasing complexity of ultrasound probes, identification of broken and/or detached transducer leads also becomes increasingly complex. Being able to identify such disconnected transducer leads may enable a person to repair, or “reterminate”, these transducer leads leading to a potentially substantial cost savings, the least of which being incurred by avoiding total replacement of an ultrasound probe.

US Patent:

20180103933, Apr 19, 2018

Filed:

Dec 14, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/842200

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Christopher M. Cone - Golden CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 8/00
G01N 29/30
A61B 6/00
G01R 31/11
G01R 27/26

Abstract:

Systems and methods (the “utility”) presented herein provide for the assessment of acousto-electrical probes, such as their connections (e.g., transducer leads) and their response characteristics. For example, the utility may provide for readily evaluating transducer leads that have been broken and/or detached from transducers within an ultrasound probe. Due to the increasing complexity of ultrasound probes, identification of broken and/or detached transducer leads also becomes increasingly complex. Being able to identify such disconnected transducer leads may enable a person to repair, or “reterminate”, these transducer leads leading to a potentially substantial cost savings, the least of which being incurred by avoiding total replacement of an ultrasound probe.

US Patent:

20160331354, Nov 17, 2016

Filed:

Jul 27, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/221355

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Christopher M. Cone - Golden CO, US

International Classification:

A61B 8/00
G01N 29/30

Abstract:

Systems and methods (the “utility”) presented herein provide for the assessment of acousto-electrical probes, such as their connections (e.g., transducer leads) and their response characteristics. For example, the utility may provide for readily evaluating transducer leads that have been broken and/or detached from transducers within an ultrasound probe. Due to the increasing complexity of ultrasound probes, identification of broken and/or detached transducer leads also becomes increasingly complex. Being able to identify such disconnected transducer leads may enable a person to repair, or “reterminate”, these transducer leads leading to a potentially substantial cost savings, the least of which being incurred by avoiding total replacement of an ultrasound probe.