Granted Patent
B2
US 12,390,191 · App. 17/894,765 · Granted Aug 19, 2025
Integrated probe structure
Inventors:
Roman Flores, II (Los Angeles, CA); Matthew Hutter (Los Angeles, CA); Gerard Salinas (Los Angeles, CA); Michael Costa (Los Angeles, CA); Matthew Sylvester (Los Angeles, CA)
Assignee:
Neurasignal, Inc.
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Abstract
According to various embodiments, there is provided a probe structure. The probe structure includes a probe configured to emit acoustic energy. The probe structure further includes a load cell underneath and aligned with the probe. The probe structure further includes a probe hub including a cavity for receiving the probe and the load cell.
Claims (10)
1. A system, comprising:
a probe configured to emit acoustic energy and comprising a hollow cavity disposed within a center portion of the probe;
a sensor configured to output a signal indicating an amount of force exerted against the probe when the probe is against a surface of a subject and comprising a cylindrical protrusion extending into the hollow cavity to align the probe and the sensor; and
a probe hub, wherein the probe, the sensor, and the probe hub are aligned through an axis.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor further comprises a load cell.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to detect the amount of force exerted against the probe along a plurality of axes.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe further comprises a Transcranial Doppler (TCD) probe.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe hub comprises at least one motor.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe hub comprises an opening through which the probe extends, the opening and the probe align along the axis.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe hub encloses at least 50% of a body of the probe.
Assignments (5)
DEFAULT
Recorded Mar 5, 2024
From: NOVASIGNAL CORP.
To: AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.
Reel/Frame 066741/0678 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST
Recorded Jul 10, 2023
From: AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.
To: NEURASIGNAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 064238/0383 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST
Recorded Jul 5, 2023
From: AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.
To: NEURASIGNAL, INC.
Reel/Frame 064155/0787 →
SECURITY INTEREST
Recorded Jul 5, 2023
From: NEURASIGNAL, INC.
To: AVENUE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT II, L.P.
Reel/Frame 064155/0854 →
STATEMENT OF FORECLOSURE
Recorded Jul 5, 2023
From: NOVASIGNAL CORP.
To: AVENUE VENTURE OPPORTUNITIES FUND, L.P.
Reel/Frame 064206/0484 →
Continuity (5)
Provisional Application
62332133
· May 5, 2016
Provisional Application
62275192
· Jan 5, 2016
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