Location History:
- Clemsford, MA (US) (2002)
- Chelmsford, MA (US) (2003 - 2004)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2002-2004
Title: The Innovative Contributions of Heather Beck
Introduction
Heather Beck is a prominent inventor based in Chelmsford, MA (US), known for her significant contributions to the field of ultrasound imaging technology. With a total of four patents to her name, she has made remarkable advancements that enhance medical imaging techniques.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is the "Ultrasonic tee probe with two-dimensional array transducer." This semi-invasive ultrasound imaging system is designed for imaging biological tissue and includes a transesophageal probe connected to a two-dimensional ultrasound transducer array. The system features a transmit beamformer, a receive beamformer, and an image generator. The two-dimensional transducer array is strategically placed on the distal portion of the probe's elongated body. The transmit beamformer transmits several ultrasound beams over a selected pattern defined by azimuthal and elevation orientations. The receive beamformer acquires ultrasound data from echoes reflected over a defined tissue volume, synthesizing image data for display. The image generator produces several orthographic projection views of the selected tissue volume from the image data.
Another notable patent is the "Intravascular ultrasound imaging apparatus and method." This ultrasound system includes an intravascular catheter equipped with an ultrasound transducer array, a transmit beamformer, a receive beamformer, and an image generator. The catheter is designed for insertion into a blood vessel and features a steerable guide sheath. The articulation region of the catheter is connected