Patents by Inventor Karla Knott

Karla Knott 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).

  • Methods and systems for treating breast cancer using external beam radiation
    Patent number: 7940891
    Abstract: A radiation apparatus includes a radiation source movable in translational and/or rotational degrees of freedom, and a structure adapted to support a body. The structure is provided with an opening to allow a portion of the body passing through to be exposed to at least a portion of the therapeutic radiation while in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Josh Star-Lack, David Humber, Karla Knott, Corey Zankowski, Michael C. Green, Gary Virshup, James Clayton, Michelle M. Svatos
  • Methods and Systems for Treating Breast Cancer Using External Beam Radiation
    Publication number: 20100098214
    Abstract: A radiation apparatus includes a radiation source movable in translational and/or rotational degrees of freedom, and a structure adapted to support a body. The structure is provided with an opening to allow a portion of the body passing through to be exposed to at least a portion of the therapeutic radiation while in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Josh Star-Lack, David Humber, Karla Knott, Corey Zankowski, Michael C. Green, Gary Virshup, James Clayton, Michelle M. Svatos