J Brian Fowlkes

USPTO Granted Patents = 12 (Patent Applications = 6)

CIPO Patents = 2

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 3)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.8

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 857(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

12 out of 3,390

University of Michigan

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1999-2024

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12 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11986352 - Ultrasound speckle decorrelation estimation of lung motion and ventilation (2024-05-21),

2. 9943708 - Automated control of micromanipulator arm for histotripsy prostate therapy while imaging via ultrasound transducers in real time (2018-04-17),

3. 9901753 - Ultrasound lithotripsy and histotripsy for using controlled bubble cloud cavitation in fractionating urinary stones (2018-02-27),

4. 9642634 - Pulsed cavitational ultrasound therapy (2017-05-09),

5. 9345453 - Lung ventilation measurements using ultrasound (2016-05-24),

6. 9211110 - Lung ventillation measurements using ultrasound (2015-12-15),

7. 8057408 - Pulsed cavitational ultrasound therapy (2011-11-15),

8. 7154987 - Projection gating of x-ray CT scan (2006-12-26),

9. 6413216 - Method and assembly for performing ultrasound surgery using cavitation (2002-07-02),

10. 6309355 - Method and assembly for performing ultrasound surgery using cavitation (2001-10-30),

11. 6059727 - Method and apparatus for composition and display of three-dimensional (2000-05-09),

12. 5860929 - Fractional moving blood volume estimation with power doppler ultrasound (1999-01-19),

Title: Innovations of J Brian Fowlkes

Introduction

J Brian Fowlkes is a prominent inventor based in Ann Arbor, MI (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of medical imaging and therapy, holding a total of 12 patents. His work focuses on advancing ultrasound technology for various therapeutic applications.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Ultrasound speckle decorrelation estimation of lung motion and ventilation." This method involves collecting multiple ultrasound image data captured at various locations of a sample region of tissue. The process includes comparing the ultrasound image data and determining temporal correlation coefficients, which are then displayed to indicate lung motion. This innovation allows for the determination of strain in the tissue and calculates lung displacements and shape changes representing ventilation.

Another notable patent is "Automated control of micromanipulator arm for histotripsy prostate therapy while imaging via ultrasound transducers in real time." This medical imaging and therapy device can image a target tissue volume and apply ultrasound energy to it. The device is designed to maintain a cavitational bubble cloud generated by an ultrasound therapy system within an image of the prostate, facilitating therapeutic applications such as Histotripsy, Lithotripsy, and HIFU.

Career Highlights

Fowlkes has worked with esteemed organizations, including the University of Michigan and Histosonics, Inc. His experience in these institutions has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative technologies in medical imaging and therapy.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Fowlkes has collaborated with notable individuals such as Charles A Cain and Jonathan M Rubin. These partnerships have contributed to the advancement of his research and the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

J Brian Fowlkes is a distinguished inventor whose work in ultrasound technology has the potential to revolutionize medical imaging and therapy. His contributions are significant in enhancing patient care and treatment outcomes.

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