Patents by Inventor Philip M. Brooks

Philip M. Brooks 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).

  • Automated angle encoder system for MRI apparatus
    Patent number: 5442858
    Abstract: An automated angle encoder system for magnetic resonance (MRI) apparatus includes a removable encoder device placed on the orthopedic positioning device which is made entirely of nonmagnetic, nonmetallic materials and includes a glass disk which provides a GRAY output code to indicate absolute angle. The casing is made of Delrin plastic and the fiber optic cable includes nonmetallic TEFLON sheathing. Associated computer apparatus provides for an automatic input of an angle offset to provide for a neutral starting position and also for positive or negative angles of movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Resonex Holding Company
    Inventors: Harrie J. M. Wolters, Philip M. Brooks, David T. H. Hung, Richard C. Motamedi, Louis S. Rosinski, Jr.