Methods and device for improving broadband ultrasonic attenuation and
speed of sound measurements using anatomical landmarks
    1.
    发明授权
    Methods and device for improving broadband ultrasonic attenuation and speed of sound measurements using anatomical landmarks 失效
    使用解剖标志改善宽带超声波衰减和声音测量速度的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US6077224A

    公开(公告)日:2000-06-20

    申请号:US46324

    申请日:1998-03-23

    CPC classification number: A61B8/4209 A61B8/0875

    Abstract: The invention provides for ultrasonic methods and devices that provide for reproducible positioning of an ultrasonic transducer(s) in the heel using anatomic landmarks for broadband ultrasonic attenuation or speed of sound measurements. The invention provides for improved interrogation devices that reproducibly position transducer(s) over an interrogation site in the heel.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了超声波方法和装置,其提供使用解剖学标记对超声波换能器可重复定位在跟部中,以用于宽带超声波衰减或声速测量。 本发明提供了改进的询问装置,其可重复地将传感器定位在跟部中的询问部位上。

    Measurement of body fat using ultrasound methods and devices
    3.
    发明授权
    Measurement of body fat using ultrasound methods and devices 失效
    使用超声波方法和装置测量身体脂肪

    公开(公告)号:US5941825A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-24

    申请号:US731821

    申请日:1996-10-21

    CPC classification number: A61B5/4872 A61B5/6843 A61B8/0858 A61B8/4272

    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of measuring layer thickness in an object comprising 1) transmitting at least a first and a second ultrasound pulse from at least a first and second position, 2) measuring at least one reflective distance from the first pulse and at least one reflective distance from the second pulse, wherein the reflective distance is from the object's external surface (or probe) to a reflective interface of at least one layer, 3) selecting the reflective distance having the shortest reflective distance to indicate the distance between the external surface (or probe surface) and the reflective interface of at least one layer, wherein the selecting of the shortest reflective distance reduces ultrasound transmission parallax of the first and second pulses relative to a plane in the object. Other ultrasound methods and devices are disclosed for measuring layer thickness in patients or subjects in need thereof, particularly subjects in need of fat or muscle measurement.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种测量物体中的层厚度的方法,包括:1)从至少第一和第二位置传送至少第一和第二超声波脉冲,2)测量与第一脉冲至少一个反射距离和 与所述第二脉冲相距至少一个反射距离,其中所述反射距离是从所述物体的外表面(或探针)到至少一层的反射界面,3)选择具有最短反射距离的反射距离以指示所述第二脉冲之间的距离 外表面(或探针表面)和至少一层的反射界面,其中最短反射距离的选择减少了第一和第二脉冲相对于物体中的平面的超声波传播视差。 公开了用于测量患者或有需要的受试者,特别是需要脂肪或肌肉测量的受试者的层厚度的其它超声方法和装置。

    Measurement of object layer thickness using handheld ultra-sonic devices and methods thereof
    4.
    发明授权
    Measurement of object layer thickness using handheld ultra-sonic devices and methods thereof 失效
    使用手持超声波装置测量物体层厚度及其方法

    公开(公告)号:US06585652B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-01

    申请号:US10207707

    申请日:2002-07-29

    CPC classification number: A61B5/4872 A61B5/6843 A61B8/0858 A61B8/4272

    Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of measuring layer thickness in an object comprising 1) transmitting at least a first and a second ultra-sonic pulse from at least a first and second position, 2) measuring at least one reflective distance from the first pulse and at least one reflective distance from the second pulse, wherein the reflective distance is from the object's external surface (or probe) to a reflective interface of at least one layer, 3) selecting the reflective distance having the shortest reflective distance to indicate the distance between the external surface (or probe surface) and the reflective interface of at least one layer, wherein the selecting of the shortest reflective distance reduces ultra-sonic transmission parallax of the first and second pulses relative to a plane in the object.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种测量物体中的层厚度的方法,包括:1)从至少第一和第二位置传送至少第一和第二超声波脉冲,2)测量与第一脉冲至少一个反射距离 以及与第二脉冲的至少一个反射距离,其中反射距离是从物体的外表面(或探针)到至少一层的反射界面,3)选择具有最短反射距离的反射距离以指示距离 在所述外表面(或探针表面)和至少一层的反射界面之间,其中所述最短反射距离的选择减少所述第一和第二脉冲相对于所述物体中的平面的超声波透射视差。

    Methods and devices for improving ultrasonic measurements using multiple angle interrogation
    5.
    发明授权
    Methods and devices for improving ultrasonic measurements using multiple angle interrogation 失效
    用于改善使用多角度询问的超声波测量的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06585649B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-07-01

    申请号:US09071854

    申请日:1998-05-02

    CPC classification number: A61B8/4209 A61B8/0875 A61B8/4281

    Abstract: The invention provides for ultrasonic methods, compositions and devices, particularly methods, compositions and devices that provide for interrogating with ultrasonic transducer(s) at multiple transmission angles in an anatomic region. The invention provides for improved interrogation devices that reduce tissue artifacts arising from heterogenous structures in tissues.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供超声方法,组合物和装置,特别是方法,组合物和装置,其提供在解剖区域中以多个传播角度的超声换能器询问。 本发明提供了改善的询问装置,其减少由组织中异质结构引起的组织伪像。

    Ultrasonic methods and devices for measurement of body fat
    6.
    发明授权
    Ultrasonic methods and devices for measurement of body fat 失效
    超声波测量身体脂肪的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06730034B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-05-04

    申请号:US09097772

    申请日:1998-06-15

    Abstract: The invention provides for methods, compositions, and devices for measuring adipose tissue and lean tissue using ultrasonic methods, compositions and devices, particularly methods, compositions and devices that facilitate placement of ultrasonic probe(s) using external anatomic landmarks such as the umbilicus, and methods, compositions, and devices that improve the reproducibility of ultrasonic measurements of object layer thickness.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了使用超声波方法,组合物和装置,特别是方法,组合物和装置来测量脂肪组织和瘦组织的方法,组合物和装置,其特征在于便于使用外部解剖学标记(例如脐带)放置超声波探针,以及 方法,组合物和装置,其提高对象层厚度的超声波测量的再现性。

    Technique to measure capillary related interstitial fluid using ultra-sonic methods and devices
    7.
    发明授权
    Technique to measure capillary related interstitial fluid using ultra-sonic methods and devices 失效
    使用超声波方法和装置测量毛细血管相关组织液的技术

    公开(公告)号:US06659949B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-09

    申请号:US09650431

    申请日:2000-08-28

    CPC classification number: A61B8/0858 A61B8/4236 A61B8/4422 A61B8/4472

    Abstract: The present invention provides for methods and devices for monitoring capillary related interstitial thickness. The invention also includes methods of measuring capillary related interstitial fluid, as well as cardiac, vascular, renal and hepatic function. Specific devices, particularly probes, are provided for such methods.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于监测毛细管相关间隙厚度的方法和装置。 本发明还包括测量毛细血管相关间质液以及心脏,血管,肾和肝功能的方法。 针对这些方法提供了具体的装置,特别是探针。

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