Patents by Inventor David M. Gauntt
David M. Gauntt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20170103464Abstract: Enhanced tools and techniques are provided for collecting, processing, and analyzing 529 plan data. In one embodiment, the process includes a computer-based method for identifying related 529 plan accounts from a plurality of 529 plan accounts, including identifying 529 plan accounts having a common beneficiary or identifying 529 plan accounts having a common owner/beneficiary combination; and, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts in a computer implemented aggregation database.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Publication number: 20160220221Abstract: A method for determining a beam width of a computed tomography scanner includes calculating a dose length product DLP and dividing it by an accumulated radiation dose D(0). In some embodiments, DLP is calculated from measurements obtained using a pencil ionization chamber and a radiopaque mask that is slid over the chamber. In other embodiments, DLP is calculated from measurements obtained using a radiation dosimeter that is moved long a longitudinal axis of the scanner at a known velocity v.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: August 4, 2016Inventors: David M. Gauntt, Gary T. Barnes
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Publication number: 20150187009Abstract: A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Publication number: 20150187010Abstract: Enhanced tools and techniques are provided for collecting, processing, and analyzing 529 plan data. In one embodiment, the process includes a computer-based method for identifying related 529 plan accounts from a plurality of 529 plan accounts, including identifying 529 plan accounts having a common beneficiary or identifying 529 plan accounts having a common owner/beneficiary combination; and, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts in a computer implemented aggregation database.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Patent number: 8824636Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bi-directional image receptor assembly capable of receiving an image receptor in either a lengthways (or longitudinal) or crossways (or transverse) orientation, while maintaining the axis of an anti-scatter grid in a fixed position. The axis of the anti-scatter grid can be placed in a fixed orientation (such as a parallel orientation) to a subject's craniocaudal axis regardless of whether the image receptor is inserted in the lengthways or crossways orientation. Methods of using the bi-directional image receptor assembly in mobile radiography are also disclosed. The present disclosure further provides for an X-ray image receptor comprising a portion of an automatic position measurement system. Still further, the present disclosure provides for a cover comprising a reinforcing geometry that maximizes the strength of the cover while minimizing the thickness of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2012Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Inventors: Gary T. Barnes, David M. Gauntt, Roger J. Malcolm
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Publication number: 20140067720Abstract: A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: BNY Mellon Distributors Holdings Inc.Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Patent number: 8583532Abstract: A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: BNY Mellon Distributors Holdings Inc.Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Publication number: 20130175448Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bi-directional image receptor assembly capable of receiving an image receptor in either a lengthways (or longitudinal) or crossways (or transverse) orientation, while maintaining the axis of an anti-scatter grid in a fixed position. The axis of the anti-scatter grid can be placed in a fixed orientation (such as a parallel orientation) to a subject's craniocaudal axis regardless of whether the image receptor is inserted in the lengthways or crossways orientation. Methods of using the bi-directional image receptor assembly in mobile radiography are also disclosed. The present disclosure further provides for an X-ray image receptor comprising a portion of an automatic position measurement system. Still further, the present disclosure provides for a cover comprising a reinforcing geometry that maximizes the strength of the cover while minimizing the thickness of the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventors: Gary T. Barnes, David M. Gauntt, Roger J. Malcolm
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Patent number: 8256957Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bi-directional image receptor assembly capable of receiving an image receptor in either a lengthways (or longitudinal) or crossways (or transverse) orientation, while maintaining the axis of an anti-scatter grid in a fixed position. The axis of the anti-scatter grid can be placed in a fixed orientation (such as a parallel orientation) to a subject's craniocaudal axis regardless of whether the image receptor is inserted in the lengthways or crossways orientation. Methods of using the bi-directional image receptor assembly in mobile radiography are also disclosed. The present disclosure further provides for an X-ray image receptor comprising a portion of an automatic position measurement system. Still further, the present disclosure provides for a cover comprising a reinforcing geometry that maximizes the strength of the cover while minimizing the thickness of the cover.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2009Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: X-Ray Imaging Innovations, LLCInventors: Gary T. Barnes, David M. Gauntt, Roger J. Malcolm
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Publication number: 20120185411Abstract: A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Publication number: 20110119205Abstract: A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2011Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Patent number: 7877310Abstract: A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Patent number: 7798710Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile radiographic unit with improved x-ray scatter control. Improved x-ray scatter control is provided through the alignment of the system with the focal line of an anti-scatter grid. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises an x-ray source assembly, a tube housing mounting, a measuring system, a motion control system and a processor in communication with the measuring system and the motion control system.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Inventors: Gary T. Barnes, David M. Gauntt
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Patent number: 7756771Abstract: A method for determining an earnings portion of a distribution from a 529 plan. The method includes receiving information associated with a plurality of 529 plan accounts, identifying related 529 plan accounts, aggregating the information for related 529 plan accounts, and determining an earnings portion of a distribution from at least one of the 529 plan accounts.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.Inventors: Alexandra S. Sanders, David M. Gauntt, Sara Geraghty, Bryan E. Anderson, Timothy B. Calderara, Erica Kuharich, Mohan N. Pandhare, Luther Townsend
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Patent number: 7581884Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile radiographic unit with improved x-ray scatter control. Improved x-ray scatter control is provided through the alignment of the system with the focal line of an anti-scatter grid. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises an x-ray source assembly, a tube housing mounting, a measuring system, a motion control system and a processor in communication with the measuring system and the motion control system.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2006Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Inventors: Gary T. Barnes, David M. Gauntt
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Patent number: 6795529Abstract: Disclosed is an X-ray imaging system that comprises a high ratio, high primary transmission anti-scatter grid in combination with a dynamic X-ray tube output function to eliminate or reduce gridline artifacts. Conventional X-ray imaging systems utilizing conventional anti-scatter grids generally require that the grid be moved a distance of at least 20 grid pitches to eliminate gridline artifacts. Through the use of the anti-scatter grid and dynamic output function described, such artifacts are eliminated or substantially reduced when the grid travels a short distance. Any function that has zero frequency components at positive integer multiples of the reciprocal of the grid repeat time will completely suppress gridline artifacts. Any function that is equal to the convolution of an arbitrary function with a rect function whose width is a positive multiple of the grid repeat time will fit this criterion, and its use will completely suppress gridline artifacts.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Inventors: Gary T. Barnes, David M. Gauntt
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Patent number: 6625253Abstract: Disclosed is an X-ray imaging system that comprises a high ratio, high primary transmission anti-scatter grid in combination with a dynamic X-ray tube output function to eliminate or reduce gridline artifacts. Conventional X-ray imaging systems utilizing conventional anti-scatter grids generally require that the grid be moved a distance of at least 20 grid pitches to eliminate gridline artifacts. Through the use of the anti-scatter grid and dynamic output function described, such artifacts are eliminated or substantially reduced when the grid travels a short distance. Any function that has zero frequency components at positive integer multiples of the reciprocal of the grid repeat time will completely suppress gridline artifacts. Any function that is equal to the convolution of an arbitrary function with a rect function whose width is a positive multiple of the grid repeat time will fit this criterion, and its use will completely suppress gridline artifacts.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 23, 2003Assignee: The UAB Research FoundationInventors: Gary T. Barnes, David M. Gauntt
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Patent number: 5841833Abstract: A side-by-side x-ray detector provides dual energy measurements in a scanned configuration where high and low energy detector elements are interspersed. Alternating high and low energy detector elements in both row and column allows for interpolation and time and space providing virtual measurements at identical times and locations reducing image artifacts and errors caused by edges in the image. The resulting detector may be suitable for a variety of imaging applications including medical densitometry and baggage scanning.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Lunar CorporationInventors: Richard B. Mazess, David M. Gauntt
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Patent number: 5841832Abstract: A side-by-side x-ray detector provides dual energy measurements in a scanned configuration where high and low energy detector elements are interspersed. Alternating high and low energy detector elements in both row and column allows for interpolation and time and space providing virtual measurements at identical times and locations reducing image artifacts and errors caused by edges in the image. The resulting detector may be suitable for a variety of imaging applications including medical densitometry and baggage scanning.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Lunar CorporationInventors: Richard B. Mazess, David M. Gauntt