Patents by Inventor Lawrence E. Murphy
Lawrence E. Murphy 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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Patent number: 8654919Abstract: A system and method for acquiring x-ray imaging data from a subject is disclosed. The x-ray imaging system includes a first support structure oriented in a vertical fashion and a second support structure oriented in a vertical fashion and spaced apart from the first support structure to define a scanning area configured to receive a subject to be scanned. A linear x-ray source is affixed to the first support structure on one side of the scanning area and is oriented in a vertical fashion, with the linear x-ray source configured to emit x-rays towards the subject. A linear detector arrangement is affixed to the second support structure on another side of the scanning area and is generally opposite the linear x-ray source. The linear detector arrangement is configured to receive x-rays after passing through the subject.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: John Michael Sabol, Lawrence E. Murphy, Kadri Nizar Jabri, Anila Lingamneni, Scott William Robinson, David L. Widmann
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Publication number: 20120128124Abstract: A system and method for acquiring x-ray imaging data from a subject is disclosed. The x-ray imaging system includes a first support structure oriented in a vertical fashion and a second support structure oriented in a vertical fashion and spaced apart from the first support structure to define a scanning area configured to receive a subject to be scanned. A linear x-ray source is affixed to the first support structure on one side of the scanning area and is oriented in a vertical fashion, with the linear x-ray source configured to emit x-rays towards the subject. A linear detector arrangement is affixed to the second support structure on another side of the scanning area and is generally opposite the linear x-ray source. The linear detector arrangement is configured to receive x-rays after passing through the subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: John Michael Sabol, Lawrence E. Murphy, Kadri Nizar Jabri, Anila Lingamneni, Scott William Robinson, David L. Widmann
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Publication number: 20120130145Abstract: A system and method for providing a comprehensive overall health assessment is disclosed. A health assessment system includes first and second support structures oriented in a vertical fashion and spaced apart from one another to define a scanning area configured to receive a subject to be scanned, an x-ray imaging system incorporated into the first and second support structures and configured to acquire x-ray image data from the subject in a standing position, and at least one additional data acquisition device configured to acquire health related data from the subject. The health assessment system also includes a computer programmed to receive the x-ray image data and the health related data and generate a diagnostic output based on the x-ray image data and the health related data, the diagnostic output comprising at least one of a health related diagnosis and a recommendation for future action.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: John Michael Sabol, Lawrence E. Murphy, Kadri Nizar Jabri, Anila Lingamneni, Scott William Robinson, David L. Widmann
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Publication number: 20120123491Abstract: A device and method for automatically indicating an operating status of a defibrillator is provided. A defibrillator device includes a housing and a handle attached to the housing constructed at least partially of a light-transmitting material. A user interface is positioned within the housing that includes a plurality of controls thereon, with the plurality of controls enabling a user to control an operating status of the defibrillator device. A light source is positioned within the housing that is configured to illuminate the handle in one of a plurality of colors. The defibrillator device also includes a processor configured to determine the operating status of the defibrillator device and selectively control the light source to illuminate the handle in one of the plurality of colors based on the determined operating status of the defibrillator device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2010Publication date: May 17, 2012Inventors: William Tom Hunter, Lawrence E. Murphy
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Patent number: 7455455Abstract: A patient barrier is described. The patient barrier includes a footstep configured to support a patient and placed on a floor, a frame attached to the footstep and configured to separate the patient from an energy receptor The patient barrier includes at least one of a first pivot configured to pivot the patient barrier with respect to the floor, and a support bar coupled to the frame, configured to support an arm of the patient, and pivot with respect to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2006Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Nicholas Louis Marinelli, Rowland Frederick Saunders, Lawrence E. Murphy, Atul Tandon
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Patent number: 7231450Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for providing authorization to a customer to access content on a network. A network access provider providing network access to the customer provides verification of the identity of the customer to a content provider. The content provider then determines whether that customer is authorized to access the content and, if so, provides the customer with such access. The invention provides content access based on the identity of the customer, rather than on the identity of a device the customer uses to access the content. In that way, the customer is not restricted to accessing the content through only an authorized device.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: AT&T CorporationInventors: Andrew D. Clifford, Arunabha Guha, Mark W. Mueller, Lawrence E. Murphy, Russell P. Sharples
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Patent number: 7065578Abstract: It is an object of the invention to enable multiple services or service providers to share the facilities of an access network infrastructure providing physical connectivity to subscribers. A network access device advantageously may be used in communication network services with a service or service provider that is separate from the operator of the access network infrastructure.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2001Date of Patent: June 20, 2006Assignee: AT&T Corp.Inventors: John W. Garrett, Charles Robert Kalmanek, Jr., Lawrence E. Murphy, Han Q. Nguyen, Kadangode K. Ramakrishnan
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Patent number: 6626408Abstract: An adjustable limb support includes a hinged vertical support trough that is movable about a central pivot post and is attached to a pair of hinged support arms, the hinged support arms being horizontally adjustable at one end to allow for vertical height adjustment at the other end. The limb support is configured to be adjustable yet fixable in an infinite number of positions. The limb support is also intended to be radio transparent for use in CT, x-ray and PET applications.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2002Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: John E. Lorbiecki, Lawrence E. Murphy
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Publication number: 20020023171Abstract: It is an object of the invention to enable multiple services or service providers to share the facilities of an access network infrastructure providing physical connectivity to subscribers. A network access device advantageously may be used in communication network services with a service or service provider that is separate from the operator of the access network infrastructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2001Publication date: February 21, 2002Inventors: John W. Garrett, Charles Robert Kalmanek, Lawrence E. Murphy, Han Q. Nguyen, Kadangode K. Ramakrishnan
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Publication number: 20020016855Abstract: It is an object of the invention to enable multiple services or service providers to share the facilities of an access network infrastructure providing physical connectivity to subscribers. A network access device advantageously may be used in communication network services with a service or service provider that is separate from the operator of the access network infrastructure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: John W. Garrett, Charles Robert Kalmanek, Lawrence E. Murphy, Han Q. Nguyen, Kadangode K. Ramakrishnan
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Patent number: 6294915Abstract: A patient alignment device is disclosed for use in open magnet MRI having a movable patient table to move a patient within the open magnet MRI in order to position a desired patient scan area accurately within the field-of-view (FOV) of the open magnet MRI. A first alignment light is placed on the outer periphery of the upper magnetic structure of the open MRI to emit a light beam in longitudinal alignment with a center point of the FOV. A second alignment light is positioned to emit a second light beam downwardly from the upper magnetic structure to indicate an interior reference point of the FOV. The second alignment light is then used to reposition a patient within the open magnet MRI without having to withdraw the patient from the open magnet MRI.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1999Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lawrence E. Murphy, Bobby Glenn Keen
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Patent number: 5568810Abstract: A container of ultrasound coupling medium, used in conjunction with an ultrasound imaging system, is stored for operator convenience and patient comfort. Initially, at least one location on the ultrasound imaging system is identified, which has a predetermined thermal profile. The container of coupling medium is then stored at any of the identified locations to maintain the coupling medium at a desired temperature.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 1995Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Timothy F. Hamers, Lawrence E. Murphy, Wayne R. Vohnoutka
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Patent number: 5233713Abstract: A head holder device for use in conjunction with an imaging table wherein the head holder has a shape to comfortably receive the head of a person and is open at the bottom for improved imaging. A bracket member provides a first pivotal connection to the head holder at one end. There is a second pivotal connection for attachment to either an imaging table or a mounting panel. In a preferred embodiment, one of the pivotal connections also provides for length adjustment.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 1992Date of Patent: August 10, 1993Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Lawrence E. Murphy, Richard A. Valiga
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Patent number: 4164716Abstract: A level shifting circuit for binary signals comprises a pair of equal value resistors connecting a common input signal to a pair of input terminals of a differential amplifier. A capacitor from one input terminal to ground stores the long term average input signal level for comparison with the instantaneous input signal level on the other input terminal. In another embodiment the range of input signal levels is modified by connecting equal value resistors from the input terminals to a voltage source. The invention provides amplification with minimum propagation delay, symmetrical propagation delay, a conventional logic level output signal and only requires a single power supply source for the amplifier circuit over a large range of input signal levels.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 1978Date of Patent: August 14, 1979Assignee: Bell Telephone Laboratories, IncorporatedInventors: George I. Dague, Lawrence E. Murphy