This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, The General Hospital Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Title: Westin Hill and Portable Ultrasound-Guided Cannulation
Introduction
Westin Hill is an inventor associated with Cambridge, Massachusetts. His patent work addresses portable, ultrasound-guided cannulation, with the goal of helping users locate and access blood vessels through image-based guidance.
Latest Patents
Hill is associated with 1 patent: “Systems and Methods for Portable Ultrasound Guided Cannulation.” The invention describes a portable system that analyzes ultrasound images to identify and segment vessels of interest. It can then guide insertion of a cannulation system, using a visual indicator or mechanical guide to help a user reach the target vessel. The approach is designed to make the procedure more accessible to non-expert users.
Career Highlights
Hill’s listed organizational affiliations include the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and The General Hospital Corporation. His patent reflects work at the intersection of medical imaging, portable technology, and procedural guidance.
Collaborations
Hill’s listed coworker is Laura J. Brattain. Their shared professional context connects to the development of ultrasound-based tools for vascular access.
Conclusion
Westin Hill’s patent focuses on using portable ultrasound image analysis and practical guidance to support vessel cannulation, with the potential to make the procedure more accessible to non-expert users.
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