Patents by Inventor Raed Khamaisi
Raed Khamaisi 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: 11116461Abstract: An imaging system comprises an adaptor plate configured to be removably coupled to a gantry structure of the imaging system, a plurality of detectors configured to be removably coupled to the adaptor plate, and one or more conduits for a fluid to flow through, wherein the fluid is used to cool the imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLCInventors: Raed Khamaisi, Asaf Shtern
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Publication number: 20210121144Abstract: An imaging system comprises an adaptor plate configured to be removably coupled to a gantry structure of the imaging system, a plurality of detectors configured to be removably coupled to the adaptor plate, and one or more conduits for a fluid to flow through, wherein the fluid is used to cool the imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Raed Khamaisi, Asaf Shtern
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Patent number: 10802165Abstract: An imaging system is provided that includes a pixelated detector and a processing unit. The pixelated detector has individually read pixels. The processing unit is configured to count events detected by the detector unit using an energy window for each pixel. The energy window is individually tailored for each pixel, and is defined by an upper energy boundary corresponding to a higher energy level and a lower energy boundary corresponding to a lower energy level. At least one of the upper energy boundary or the lower energy boundary of the energy window is adjusted based on acquired events. The processing unit adjusts the at least one of the upper energy boundary or the lower energy boundary of the energy window for a given pixel before counting the events for the given pixel.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Yaron Hefetz, Raed Khamaisi
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Publication number: 20180275293Abstract: An imaging system is provided that includes a pixelated detector and a processing unit. The pixelated detector has individually read pixels. The processing unit is configured to count events detected by the detector unit using an energy window for each pixel. The energy window is individually tailored for each pixel, and is defined by an upper energy boundary corresponding to a higher energy level and a lower energy boundary corresponding to a lower energy level. At least one of the upper energy boundary or the lower energy boundary of the energy window is adjusted based on acquired events. The processing unit adjusts the at least one of the upper energy boundary or the lower energy boundary of the energy window for a given pixel before counting the events for the given pixel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: Yaron Hefetz, Raed Khamaisi
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Patent number: 10054698Abstract: An imaging system is provided that includes a gantry, plural radiation detector head assemblies, a cooling unit, and a manifold. The radiation detector head assemblies are disposed about a bore of the gantry. Each radiation detector head assembly includes a detector housing and a rotor assembly. The rotor assembly is configured to be rotated about an axis. The rotor assembly includes a detector unit that in turn includes an absorption member and associated processing circuitry. The cooling unit is mounted to the gantry and is configured to provide an output flow of air at a controlled temperature. The manifold is coupled to the cooling unit and the plural radiation detector head assemblies, and places the cooling unit and radiation detector head assemblies in fluid communication with each other. The output flow of air from the cooling unit is delivered to the plural radiation detector head assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2016Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Yaron Hefetz, Raed Khamaisi
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Patent number: 9995833Abstract: Nuclear medicine (NM) imaging system includes a detector assembly coupled to a gantry. The NM imaging system also includes a positioning sub-system having a motion controller and a detector motor. The positioning sub-system also includes a proximity sensor device (PSD) coupled to a detector head of the detector assembly. The PSD is configured to be activated. In response to being activated, the PSD is configured to transmit an output signal to stop the detector motor from moving the detector head toward the object. The NM imaging system also includes a secondary circuit that, in response to the PSD being activated, is configured to determine whether the detector head has stopped moving toward the object and, if the detector head has not stopped moving toward the object, is configured to disable the detector motor.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ilan Levin, Noam Perlis, Refael Dayan, Moty Levy, Roee Khen, Raed Khamaisi
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Patent number: 9974500Abstract: A molecular breast imaging (MBI) unit includes a housing, a first detector unit, and a second detector unit. The housing is configured to be positioned in an imaging position for imaging an object. The first detector unit includes a first nuclear medicine (NM) imaging detector secured in the housing. The first detector unit is configured to acquire first imaging information of the object when the housing is in the imaging position. The second detector unit includes a second NM imaging detector secured in the housing. The second detector unit is configured to acquire second imaging information of the object when the housing is in the imaging position. The housing includes an opening disposed between the first and second detector units. The opening is configured to allow access by a biopsy assembly to the object with the housing in the imaging position.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: GE Medical Systems Israel, Ltd.Inventor: Raed Khamaisi
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Publication number: 20180059270Abstract: An imaging system is provided that includes a gantry, plural radiation detector head assemblies, a cooling unit, and a manifold. The radiation detector head assemblies are disposed about a bore of the gantry. Each radiation detector head assembly includes a detector housing and a rotor assembly. The rotor assembly is configured to be rotated about an axis. The rotor assembly includes a detector unit that in turn includes an absorption member and associated processing circuitry. The cooling unit is mounted to the gantry and is configured to provide an output flow of air at a controlled temperature. The manifold is coupled to the cooling unit and the plural radiation detector head assemblies, and places the cooling unit and radiation detector head assemblies in fluid communication with each other. The output flow of air from the cooling unit is delivered to the plural radiation detector head assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Yaron Hefetz, Raed Khamaisi
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Patent number: 9689720Abstract: A radiation detector head assembly is provided that includes a detector housing, a detector unit, and a fastener. The detector housing defines a cavity therein, and includes a shielding body disposed at least partially around the cavity. The detector unit is disposed within the cavity, and includes an absorption member and associated processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to generate electronic signals responsive to radiation received by the absorption member. The fastener extends through the detector housing, and is accepted by the detector unit to secure the detector unit to the detector housing. The shielding body of the detector housing is interposed between the fastener and the processing circuitry.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jean-Paul Bouhnik, Yaron Hefetz, Roee Khen, Raed Khamaisi, Israel Altman
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Publication number: 20170176605Abstract: A radiation detector head assembly is provided that includes a detector housing, a detector unit, and a fastener. The detector housing defines a cavity therein, and includes a shielding body disposed at least partially around the cavity. The detector unit is disposed within the cavity, and includes an absorption member and associated processing circuitry. The processing circuitry is configured to generate electronic signals responsive to radiation received by the absorption member. The fastener extends through the detector housing, and is accepted by the detector unit to secure the detector unit to the detector housing. The shielding body of the detector housing is interposed between the fastener and the processing circuitry.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Inventors: Jean-Paul Bouhnik, Yaron Hefetz, Roee Khen, Raed Khamaisi, Israel Altman
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Patent number: 9439616Abstract: Nuclear medicine (NM) imaging system including first and second NM cameras having camera surfaces that are configured to face each other while imaging patient tissue therebetween. The NM imaging system also includes an immobilization plate that is configured to be positioned between the first and second NM cameras and extend parallel to the camera surface of the first NM camera. The immobilization plate is movable to and from the camera surface of the first NM camera to compress the patient tissue, and the second NM camera is movable to and from the immobilization plate. The second NM camera is oriented with respect to a roll axis that extends parallel to the immobilization plate. The second NM camera is rotatable about the roll axis while the immobilization plate and the first NM camera have fixed positions with respect to each other with the patient tissue therebetween.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: GE Medical Systems Israel, Ltd. (IL)Inventors: Riyad Mahameed, Michael Kogan, Raed Khamaisi
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Patent number: 9259170Abstract: A multi-modality imaging system including first and second imaging modality units having respective field of views (FOVs) that are spaced apart from each other. The imaging system also having a positioning system that includes an imaging pallet. The pallet has an elongated support body that includes first and second portions that extend lengthwise along the support body. The first portion is shaped for imaging within the FOV of the first modality unit, and the second portion is shaped for imaging within the FOV of the second modality unit. The first and second portions are shaped differently than each other. The positioning system is configured to position the first portion of the pallet within the FOV of the first modality unit and configured to position the second portion of the pallet within the FOV of the second modality unit.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2009Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Raed Khamaisi
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Publication number: 20160007940Abstract: A molecular breast imaging (MBI) unit includes a housing, a first detector unit, and a second detector unit. The housing is configured to be positioned in an imaging position for imaging an object. The first detector unit includes a first nuclear medicine (NM) imaging detector secured in the housing. The first detector unit is configured to acquire first imaging information of the object when the housing is in the imaging position. The second detector unit includes a second NM imaging detector secured in the housing. The second detector unit is configured to acquire second imaging information of the object when the housing is in the imaging position. The housing includes an opening disposed between the first and second detector units. The opening is configured to allow access by a biopsy assembly to the object with the housing in the imaging position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: January 14, 2016Inventor: Raed Khamaisi
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Publication number: 20150208997Abstract: Nuclear medicine (NM) imaging system including first and second NM cameras having camera surfaces that are configured to face each other while imaging patient tissue therebetween. The NM imaging system also includes an immobilization plate that is configured to be positioned between the first and second NM cameras and extend parallel to the camera surface of the first NM camera. The immobilization plate is movable to and from the camera surface of the first NM camera to compress the patient tissue, and the second NM camera is movable to and from the immobilization plate. The second NM camera is oriented with respect to a roll axis that extends parallel to the immobilization plate. The second NM camera is rotatable about the roll axis while the immobilization plate and the first NM camera have fixed positions with respect to each other with the patient tissue therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2014Publication date: July 30, 2015Applicant: GE Medical Systems Israel, Ltd. (IL)Inventors: Riyad Mahameed, Michael Kogan, Raed Khamaisi
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Publication number: 20110152662Abstract: A multi-modality imaging system including first and second imaging modality units having respective field of views (FOVs) that are spaced apart from each other. The imaging system also having a positioning system that includes an imaging pallet. The pallet has an elongated support body that includes first and second portions that extend lengthwise along the support body. The first portion is shaped for imaging within the FOV of the first modality unit, and the second portion is shaped for imaging within the FOV of the second modality unit. The first and second portions are shaped differently than each other. The positioning system is configured to position the first portion of the pallet within the FOV of the first modality unit and configured to position the second portion of the pallet within the FOV of the second modality unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRONIC COMPANYInventor: Raed Khamaisi
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Publication number: 20070246656Abstract: A gamma camera system comprising: a pair of gamma camera heads; and a stand on which the gamma camera heads are mounted, wherein the camera system is configurable in one of at least two configurations, including: an operational condition in which faces of the gamma camera heads form an angle of between 80 and 100 degrees; and a non-operational parking configuration in which a front face of the gamma camera heads form an angle substantially greater than 100 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2007Publication date: October 25, 2007Applicant: GE Medical Systems Israel, Ltd.Inventors: Ira Blevis, Raed Khamaisi
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Patent number: 7020315Abstract: A method for the determination of the effects of variable sag of a supporting element of a support system on an image of a slice of a subject, comprising acquiring an image of a slice subject at an imaging position, determining said sag of said support element at said imaging position, and optionally correcting the image to compensate for the sag.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2001Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Elgems Ltd.Inventors: Alexander Vaisburd, Leonid Yakubovsky, Raed Khamaisi
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Publication number: 20050205795Abstract: A gamma camera system comprising: a pair of gamma camera heads connected to form substantially a right angle, an arm on which the pair of cameras are mounted, a rotation mechanism comprising a pivot mounted on the arm, allowing for rotation of the gamma cameras with respect to the arm about a line parallel to the connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2004Publication date: September 22, 2005Applicant: General Electric Medical Systems Israel Ltd.Inventors: Ira Blevis, Raed Khamaisi
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Publication number: 20020122575Abstract: A method for the determination of the effects of variable sag of a supporting element of a support system on an image of a slice of a subject, comprising acquiring an image of a slice subject at an imaging position, determining said sag of said support element at said imaging position, and optionally correcting the image to compensate for the sag.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2001Publication date: September 5, 2002Inventors: Alexander Vaisburd, Leonid Yakubovsky, Raed Khamaisi