Lung visualization ultrasound system patent granted
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The USPTO has granted patent US12582328B2 for a lung visualization ultrasound system assigned to Covidien LP. The patent details a system and method for generating ultrasound images integrated with a 3D model for improved lung visualization.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582328B2, titled "System and method for lung visualization using ultrasound," to Covidien LP. The patent describes a system incorporating an ultrasound transducer and an electromagnetic sensor to create integrated 3D models and ultrasound images for navigating and visualizing within a patient's luminal network, specifically targeting lung visualization.
This patent grant represents a new intellectual property right for Covidien LP, potentially impacting the development and commercialization of related medical devices. While not a regulatory rule imposing obligations on other entities, it signifies innovation in diagnostic imaging technology. Companies operating in the medical device sector, particularly those involved in ultrasound technology or respiratory diagnostics, should be aware of this granted patent as it may affect their freedom to operate or require licensing agreements if their products incorporate similar patented technology.
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System and method for lung visualization using ultrasound
Grant US12582328B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
Covidien LP
Inventors
Joseph D. Brannan, William J. Dickhans, Casey M. Ladtkow, Darion R. Peterson
Abstract
A system for ultrasound interrogation of a lung includes a memory, an electromagnetic (EM) board, an extended working channel (EWC), an EM sensor, a US transducer, and a processor. The memory stores a three dimensional (3D) model, a pathway plan for navigating a luminal network. An EM board generates an EM field. The EWC is configured to navigate the luminal network of a patient toward a target following the pathway plan and the EM sensor extends distally from the EWC and senses the EM field. The US transducer extends distally from a distal end of the EWC and generates US waves and receives US waves reflected from the luminal network and the processor processes the sensed EM field to synchronize a location of the EM sensor in the 3D model, to process the reflected US waves to generate images, or to integrate the generated images with the 3D model.
CPC Classifications
A61B 5/062 A61B 1/267 A61B 5/113 A61B 5/7207 A61B 8/12 A61B 8/4254 A61B 8/5238 A61B 8/08 A61B 8/463 A61B 8/467 A61B 8/5261 A61B 5/66 A61B 5/267 A61B 5/005 A61B 5/06
Filing Date
2024-03-08
Application No.
18600465
Claims
20
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