421 patents
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Adaptive Image Filtering for Volume Reconstruction Using Partial Image Data
29 Jan 20
A method of generating an image synthesis process is disclosed, where the image synthesis process improves image quality of degraded volumetric images.
John VAN HETEREN, Petr JORDAN, Adam WANG, Josh STAR-LACK
Filed: 3 Jun 19
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Radiation Anode Target Systems and Methods
29 Jan 20
Presented systems and methods facilitate efficient and effective generation and delivery of radiation.
Josh Star-Lack, James Clayton
Filed: 24 Jul 18
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Electromagnetic interference containment for accelerator systems
27 Jan 20
An apparatus for coupling to an input connection of an electron gun, the input connection having a heater terminal and a cathode terminal, includes: a connector having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end of the connector is configured to attach to a cable; wherein the second end of the connector is configured to connect to the input connection of the electron gun; and wherein the connector comprises an opening configured to receive the heater terminal of the input connection of the electron gun.
Mark E. Trail, Rudolf H. Potter
Filed: 22 Jul 19
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Particle therapy systems, devices, and methods for beam transportation
13 Jan 20
A beam transport assembly conveys a particle beam from a particle source to an irradiation nozzle, which rotates about a swivel axis at the horizontal input of the nozzle.
Jan H. Timmer, Juergen Schultheiss
Filed: 20 Aug 15
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Methods and systems for image artifacts reduction
6 Jan 20
One example method to reduce image artifacts, which may include obtaining measured projection data acquired using an imaging system.
Pascal Paysan, Luis Melo De Carvalho, Dieter Seghers, Marcus Brehm
Filed: 26 Aug 15
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Radiation Therapy Knowledge Exchange
18 Dec 19
A method for implementing a radiation therapy knowledge exchange starts with searching a database of cases studies and selecting a case study.
Burton LANG, Corey ZANKOWSKI, Ramin BAGHAIE
Filed: 24 Jun 19
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Patient-mounted or patient support-mounted camera for position monitoring during medical procedures
16 Dec 19
An apparatus for use in a medical procedure includes: a camera configured for attachment to a patient, wherein the camera is configured to detect one or more markers outside and away from the patient; and a processing unit configured to receive an input image from the camera, and to process the input image to monitor a position of a target associated with the patient during the medical procedure.
Hassan Mostafavi
Filed: 23 Mar 17
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Imaging based calibration systems, devices, and methods
16 Dec 19
Systems, devices, and methods for imaging-based calibration of radiation treatment couch position compensations.
Reto W. Filiberti, Stephen Gaudio
Filed: 18 Jan 17
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Radiation shields for LINAC head and system
9 Dec 19
In a method of constructing a head shield for a radiation machine, the angular distribution of radiation propagating from a source and the angular function of thickness of a material in attenuating the radiation to a certain level of its original value are determined.
HsinLu Hsu, Magdalena Constantin, Stuart Scollay
Filed: 30 Apr 19
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Camera systems and methods for use in one or more areas in a medical facility
2 Dec 19
A method of monitoring an object during a medical process includes: using one or more cameras to obtain information regarding an actual three dimensional configuration of an object involved in a medical process; obtaining a three-dimensional model of the object representing a geometry of the object; obtaining a movement model of the object; and processing the information, the three-dimensional model, and the movement model to monitor the object during the medical process, wherein the act of processing is performed using a processing unit.
Lisa A. Hampton, Jill Conrad, Tanya Dempsey, Jenny Kuhelj, Hassan Mostafavi
Filed: 31 Jul 14
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Proton therapy beam-sharing panel display and controls
2 Dec 19
Systems and methods are described herein to provide a user-interface to visualize and control a beam request panel for requesting allocation of usage of a shared therapy beam.
Richard Kane, Brian Spatola, Julie Clift
Filed: 29 Apr 12
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Compact lightweight high-performance proton therapy beamline
25 Nov 19
A compact lightweight gantry for a proton therapy system that has a source-to-axis distance (SAD) of less than 2 m and can deliver a proton beam of superior quality.
Vladimir Anferov, Alexander Winnebeck
Filed: 27 Dec 16
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Electromagnetic Interference Containment for Accelerator Systems
13 Nov 19
An apparatus for coupling to an input connection of an electron gun, the input connection having a heater terminal and a cathode terminal, includes: a connector having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end of the connector is configured to attach to a cable; wherein the second end of the connector is configured to connect to the input connection of the electron gun; and wherein the connector comprises an opening configured to receive the heater terminal of the input connection of the electron gun.
Mark E. TRAIL, Rudolf H. POTTER
Filed: 22 Jul 19
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Imaging Devices
30 Oct 19
An imaging device includes: a first scintillator layer; an array of detector elements, wherein the array of detector elements comprises a first detector element; a second scintillator layer configured to receive radiation after the radiation has passed through the first scintillator layer and the array of detector elements, wherein the array of detector elements is located between the first scintillator layer and the second scintillator layer; a first electrode located closer to the first scintillator than the second scintillator; and a second electrode situated between the second scintillator and the first detector element; the first detector element configured to generate a first electrical signal in response to light from the first scintillator layer, and to generate a second electrical signal in response to light from the second scintillator layer; the second electrode configured to allow the light from the second scintillator layer to reach the first detector element.
Daniel MORF, Josh STAR-LACK
Filed: 25 Apr 18
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Imaging Devices
30 Oct 19
An imaging device includes: a first scintillator layer; an array of detector elements, wherein the array of detector elements comprises a first detector element; a second scintillator layer, wherein the array of detector elements is located between the first scintillator layer and the second scintillator layer; and a first neutral density filter located between the first scintillator layer and the first detector element and/or a second neutral density filter located between the second scintillator layer and the first detector element; wherein the first detector element is configured to generate a first electrical signal in response to light from the first scintillator layer, and to generate a second electrical signal in response to light from the second scintillator layer.
Daniel MORF, Josh STAR-LACK
Filed: 26 Apr 18
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Radiation systems with minimal or no shielding requirement on building
21 Oct 19
A radiation system includes a support, a capsule rotatably coupled to the support, a radiation source movably coupled to the capsule, wherein the radiation source is configured to provide a treatment radiation beam, and is capable of being turned on or off in response to a control signal, and a collimator located next to the radiation source, wherein the capsule defines a space for accommodating a portion of a patient, and includes a shielding material for attenuating radiation resulted from an operation of the radiation source, and wherein the shielding material is configured to limit a radiation exposure level to 5 mR/hr or less within 5 meters from an isocenter.
John R. Adler, Jr., David H. Whittum, Steven W. Prince, James E. Clayton
Filed: 10 Apr 16
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Method and device for efficiently irradiating a target from multiple irradiation angles in a particle therapy system
21 Oct 19
A control system is described which provides a user interface that displays a clear graphical representation of relevant data for a particle radiation therapy system (such as a pencil-beam proton therapy system) for treating multiple beam fields as efficiently as possible.
Anke Benner, Julie Clift, Andreas Hensel, Richard Kane, Jan Karis, Nilesh Sinha, Brian Spatola, Jan Timmer
Filed: 17 Sep 17
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Medical systems with patient supports
14 Oct 19
A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source capable of providing radiation suitable for treating a patient, the radiation source secured to the first ring, a second ring located behind the first ring, and an imager secured to the second ring.
Timothy E. Guertin, Richard H. Stark, Raymond D. McIntyre, Steven W. Prince, Stanley Mansfield, George A. Zdasiuk
Filed: 22 Mar 17
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Imaging devices
14 Oct 19
An imaging device includes: a first scintillator layer; an array of detector elements, wherein the array of detector elements comprises a first detector element; a second scintillator layer, wherein the array of detector elements is located between the first scintillator layer and the second scintillator layer; and a first neutral density filter located between the first scintillator layer and the first detector element and/or a second neutral density filter located between the second scintillator layer and the first detector element; wherein the first detector element is configured to generate a first electrical signal in response to light from the first scintillator layer, and to generate a second electrical signal in response to light from the second scintillator layer.
Daniel Morf, Josh Star-Lack
Filed: 26 Apr 18
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Method and apparatus to employ a multi-layer multi-leaf collimator when administering a radiation therapy treatment
14 Oct 19
A control circuit administers a radiation treatment plan that specifies a planned total radiation dose for a radiation treatment session for a given patient by modulating a radiation beam with at least one high-resolution aperture that is formed using one of a plurality of linearly-sequential high-resolution aperture possibilities.
Janne I. Nord, Jarkko Y. Peltola, Esa Kuusela, Steven W. Prince
Filed: 24 Sep 15