Lawrence B Engle from 332 Stonehaven Dr, Red Hill, PA 18076, age 89, Phone: (215)6798122

Us Patents

Integrated Nerve Stimulator And Ultrasound Imaging Device
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US Patent:

7789833, Sep 7, 2010
Filed:

Nov 16, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/560545
Inventors:

Joseph A. Urbano - Audubon PA, US
Michael G. Cannon - Haverford PA, US
Lawrence A. Engle - Stowe PA, US
Assignee:

Penrith Corporation - Plymouth Meeting PA
International Classification:

A61B 8/00
A61B 8/14
A61B 5/05
A61B 5/04
US Classification:

600439, 600462, 600554, 600373, 600393
Abstract:

An integrated ultrasound and nerve stimulation system, ultrasound probe and method are provided. The system may include a transcutaneous electrode adapted for external placement on a patient, a percutaneous electrode having an electrically-conducting tip adapted for percutaneous placement proximate a nerve in the patient and a control for causing a current to flow between the electrodes. The system may also include a probe having an ultrasound transducer that transmits ultrasound waves into the patient and receives reflected ultrasound waves from the patient. The probe also has a communication interface for transmitting a signal representative of the received reflected ultrasound waves to a main unit. The main unit is in operative communication with the communication interface and includes a display and a processor, which receives the signal from the probe and causes the display to display an image in accordance with the received signal.

Devices For Covering Ultrasound Probes Of Ultrasound Machines
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US Patent:

20080139944, Jun 12, 2008
Filed:

Dec 8, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/635961
Inventors:

Raymond F. Weymer - Philadelphia PA, US
Michael G. Cannon - Haverford PA, US
Lawrence A. Engle - Stowe PA, US
Jodi Schwartz Klessel - Blue Bell PA, US
Anthony P. Lannutti - Norristown PA, US
Kevin S. Randall - Ambler PA, US
Joseph A. Urbano - Audubon PA, US
International Classification:

A61B 8/00
US Classification:

600459, 600437
Abstract:

Preferred embodiments of devices for covering an ultrasound probe can include a membrane, such as a sheath, having one or more ultrasonic couplers attached thereto for transferring ultrasonic energy between the ultrasound probe and a body surface of a patient.

Automated Movement Detection With Audio And Visual Information
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US Patent:

20080188747, Aug 7, 2008
Filed:

Feb 5, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/671104
Inventors:

Kevin S. Randall - Ambler PA, US
Joseph A. Urbano - Audubon PA, US
Lawrence A. Engle - Stowe PA, US
Anthony P. Lannutti - Norristown PA, US
Jodi Schwartz Klessel - Blue Bell PA, US
Raymond F. Weymer - Philadelphia PA, US
Michael G. Cannon - Haverford PA, US
Assignee:

Penrith Corporation - Plymouth Meeting PA
International Classification:

A61B 8/00
US Classification:

600443
Abstract:

The embodiments contemplate systems and methods for detecting moving tissue within an object. In one such method, a first and second ultrasound pulse are transmitted at a first sample volume within an object. A first echo signal of the first ultrasound pulse is received from the first sample volume and a second echo signal of the second ultrasound pulse is received from the first sample volume. An estimate of position displacement data of the first sample volume is computed from the first and second echo signals, and the estimate of position displacement data is compared to a predetermined position displacement data threshold indicative of moving tissue. A determination is made, based on the comparison, whether the first sample volume corresponds to moving tissue and, based on the determination, the transmitting, receiving, computing and determining is repeated for a second sample volume.

Automated Movement Detection With Audio And Visual Information
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US Patent:

20080188750, Aug 7, 2008
Filed:

Feb 5, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/671299
Inventors:

Kevin S. Randall - Ambler PA, US
Joseph A. Urbano - Audubon PA, US
Lawrence A. Engle - Stowe PA, US
Anthony P. Lannutti - Norristown PA, US
Jodi Schwartz Klessel - Blue Bell PA, US
Raymond F. Weymer - Philadelphia PA, US
Michael G. Cannon - Haverford PA, US
Assignee:

Penrith Corporation - Plymouth Meeting PA
International Classification:

A61B 8/06
US Classification:

600454
Abstract:

The embodiments contemplate systems and methods for detecting moving tissue within an object. In one such method, a transducer is directed to transmit a first and second ultrasound pulse at a sample volume within a patient. A first and second echo signal of the first and second ultrasound pulses, which contain information related to the sample volume, are received from the transducer, and a location and type of blood vessel located within the sample volume is determined from the information. The located blood vessel information is then processed to create at least one of a visual representation of the blood vessel type.

Automated Movement Detection With Audio And Visual Information
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US Patent:

20080188752, Aug 7, 2008
Filed:

Feb 5, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/671307
Inventors:

Kevin S. Randall - Ambler PA, US
Joseph A. Urbano - Audubon PA, US
Lawrence A. Engle - Stowe PA, US
Anthony P. Lannutti - Norristown PA, US
Jodi Schwartz Klessel - Blue Bell PA, US
Raymond F. Weymer - Philadelphia PA, US
Michael G. Cannon - Haverford PA, US
Assignee:

Penrith Corporation - Plymouth Meeting PA
International Classification:

A61B 8/06
US Classification:

600455
Abstract:

The embodiments contemplate systems and methods for detecting moving tissue within an object. In one such method, a transducer is directed to transmit a first and second ultrasound pulse at a sample volume within a patient. The transducer receives a first and second echo signal of the first and second ultrasound pulses containing information related to the sample volume. A determination is made from the information as to the location and type of blood vessel located within the sample volume, and the located blood vessel information is processed to create an audio representation of the blood flow within the located blood vessel.

Ultrasound Imaging Systems
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US Patent:

20080194964, Aug 14, 2008
Filed:

Feb 8, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/672622
Inventors:

Kevin S. Randall - Ambler PA, US
Joseph A. Urbano - Audubon PA, US
Lawrence A. Engle - Stowe PA, US
International Classification:

A61B 8/00
US Classification:

600459
Abstract:

Ultrasound imaging systems can include a probe, and a cable that can be removably connected to the probe.

Ultrasound System With Multi-Head Wireless Probe
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US Patent:

20100286527, Nov 11, 2010
Filed:

May 8, 2009
Appl. No.:

12/437990
Inventors:

Michael G. Cannon - Haverford PA, US
Joseph A. Urbano - Audubon PA, US
Kevin S. Randall - Ambler PA, US
Lawrence A. Engle - Stowe PA, US
Assignee:

Penrith Corporation - Plymouth Meeting PA
International Classification:

A61B 8/14
US Classification:

600459
Abstract:

An ultrasound system and method is described in which a probe is used in conjunction with a main unit. The probe contains at least two different transducer or transducer array types to provide an operator with a selection of transducer types for use without having to change to a different probe. Transducer types may include wide-band and narrow band transducers or transducer arrays within a single probe, and may be selected for use by a selector switch on the probe. Data collected by the probe during operation may be transmitted wirelessly back to a main unit through the use of a wireless antenna incorporated into the probe. In addition, one of the transducers at either end of the probe may be replaced by an adjunct equipment type such as a stethoscope.

Ultrasound System With Multi-Head Wireless Probe
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US Patent:

20150293214, Oct 15, 2015
Filed:

May 19, 2015
Appl. No.:

14/716748
Inventors:

- Malvern PA, US
Joseph A. Urbano - Audubon PA, US
Kevin S. Randall - Ambler PA, US
Lawrence A. Engle - Stowe PA, US
International Classification:

G01S 7/52
A61B 8/00
A61B 7/04
G01S 15/89
G01S 7/521
Abstract:

An ultrasound system and method is described in which a probe is used in conjunction with a main unit. The probe contains at least two different transducer or transducer array types to provide an operator with a selection of transducer types for use without having to change to a different probe. Transducer types may include wide-band and narrow band transducers or transducer arrays within a single probe, and may be selected for use by a selector switch on the probe. Data collected by the probe during operation may be transmitted wirelessly back to a main unit through the use of a wireless antenna incorporated into the probe. In addition, one of the transducers at either end of the probe may be replaced by an adjunct equipment type such as a stethoscope.