Patents Assigned to IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY
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Patent number: 11968003Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector for connection through a flexible barrier. The connector comprises at least a device pad and at least a landing pad. The device pad is arranged in close proximity to the landing pad for contactless connection through the flexible barrier to transmit and/or receive data and/or power between each other. The device pad and the landing pad are configured to attach and/or align to each other. Furthermore, a system for connection through a flexible barrier, an according method, computer program element and computer readable medium are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Peter Hubertus Franciscus Deurenberg, Alfons Wouter Groenland, Albert Hendrik Jan Immink, Andrew Mitchell
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Patent number: 11963822Abstract: An intraluminal imaging device includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for insertion into a vessel of a patient, the flexible elongate member including a proximal portion and a distal portion; an imaging assembly positioned at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member; and a bridge member at electrical ground and in contact with at least a portion of the imaging assembly to maintain the at least portion of the imaging assembly at electrical ground, wherein the bridge member is disposed in cylindrical configuration. Associated devices, systems, and methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2017Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventor: David Kenneth Wrolstad
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Patent number: 11950954Abstract: An intraluminal imaging system is provided. The intraluminal imaging system includes a patient interface module (PIM) in communication with an intraluminal device comprising an ultrasound imaging component and positioned within a body lumen of a patient, a wireless router via an signal link, and a computing device in wireless communication with the wireless router, wherein the PIM comprises a processing component configured to receive an ultrasound echo signal from the ultrasound imaging component; and determine image data based on at least the ultrasound echo signal; and a power and communication component configured to receive power from the signal link; and transmit, to the computing device via the signal link and the wireless router, the image data.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Nicolas Wonkeun Hyun, Hoa Do, Yannick Marama Kuo
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Patent number: 11950965Abstract: A catheter is provided with increased flexibility and radiopaque measurement visibility. The radiopaque measurement bands are formed of a continuous coil of radiopaque material defined by areas of tightly packed coils spaced by areas of loosely wound coils. Systems and methods of utilizing the measurement structure are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy Stigall, Chris LeBlanc, Kazuo Sasamine
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Patent number: 11950884Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a blockage in a vessel and, in particular, a stenosis in a blood vessel. In some particular embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are configured to assess the severity of a stenosis in the coronary arteries without the administration of a hyperemic agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignees: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATION, IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MEDICINE, MEDSOLVE LIMITEDInventors: Justin Davies, Joseph Burnett, Neil Hattangadi, David Anderson, Helen Davies
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Patent number: 11950962Abstract: Ultrasound imaging systems and methods for generated clutter-reduced images are provided. For example, an ultrasound imaging system can include an array of acoustic elements in communication with a processor. The processor is configured to activate the array to perform a scan sequence to obtain a plurality of signals, identify off-axis signals from the plurality of signals by comparing the right subaperture and the left subaperture, and create a clutter-reduced image based on the comparison. Because off-axis signals are more likely to create image clutter, reducing the influence of off-axis signals on the image can therefore improve the quality of the image. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and devices for generating ultrasound images that have reduced or minimized clutter, even for images obtained using arrays that do not satisfy the Nyquist criterion.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Andrew Hancock, Yiqun Yang, David Hope Simpson, Francois Guy Gerard Marie Vignon, Jun Seob Shin
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Patent number: 11944489Abstract: An intravascular imaging device is provided. In one embodiment, the intravascular imaging device includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for insertion into a vessel of a patient, the flexible elongate member having a proximal portion and a distal portion; a conductor extending between the proximal and distal portions of the flexible elongate member; an imaging assembly disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the imaging assembly including: a flex circuit including a body and a tab extending therefrom, the tab having a conductive portion coupled to the conductor; and a support member around which the flex circuit is disposed, the support member including a shelf on which tab is positioned.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Maritess Minas, Princeton Saroha, Jeremy Stigall, David Kenneth Wrolstad
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Patent number: 11903759Abstract: An intravascular imaging device is provided. In some embodiments, the intravascular imaging device includes a flexible elongate member sized and shaped for insertion into a vessel of a patient, the flexible elongate member having a proximal portion and a distal portion; and an imaging assembly disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the imaging assembly including a flex circuit positioned directly around the flexible elongate member. In some embodiments, a method of assembling an intravascular imaging device includes obtaining a flex circuit including a first layer having a plurality of transducers and a second layer having an acoustic backing material; and positioning the flex circuit directly around a distal portion of a flexible elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Maritess Minas, Princeton Saroha, Jeremy Stigall, David Kenneth Wrolstad
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Patent number: 11890117Abstract: Systems and methods for aiding users in viewing, assessing and analyzing images, especially images of lumens and medical devices contained within the lumens. Systems and methods for interacting with images of lumens and medical devices, for example through a graphical user interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Elizabeth Begin, Joseph Burnett, Nathaniel J. Kemp, Anuja Nair, Timothy K. Glynn, Jason Sproul
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Patent number: 11890136Abstract: Improved intraluminal imaging devices and methods of manufacturing the devices are provided. In an embodiment, an intraluminal imaging device can include a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member comprising a proximal portion and a distal portion, an ultrasound scanner assembly coupled to and positioned distally of the distal portion of the flexible elongate member, the ultrasound scanner assembly comprising a plurality of electrical components disposed adjacent to a cavity of the ultrasound scanner assembly, and a coating extending over and directly contacting the distal portion of the flexible elongate member and a portion of the ultrasound scanner assembly to hermetically seal the cavity of the ultrasound scanner assembly. The coating provides a uniform barrier layer extending over a junction of two or more components having diverse cross-sectional profiles to prevent ingress of external fluids into the scanner assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy Stigall, Nathan Andrew Williams
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Patent number: 11890137Abstract: Disclosed is an intraluminal ultrasound imaging system, including a processor circuit in communication with an intraluminal ultrasound imaging catheter, and configured to receive a plurality of intraluminal ultrasound images from the imaging catheter during movement of the imaging catheter within a body lumen of a patient, the body lumen comprising a plurality of segments. The processor circuit is further configured to generate a marker to be applied to an intraluminal ultrasound image of the plurality of intraluminal ultrasound images, wherein the marker is generated based on the movement of the intraluminal ultrasound imaging catheter, and wherein the marker is representative of a segment of the plurality of segments, and output to a display the marker and the plurality of intraluminal ultrasound images shown successively.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2019Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Rebecca Ann Jenkins, Pei-Yin Chao, Nikhil Sreedhar Rajguru, Tracy LeFever, Carl Rowe
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Patent number: 11890025Abstract: Catheter systems of the invention involve guided and informed dissolution of occlusions in blood vessels. According to certain aspects, a catheter system of the invention includes an elongate body defining a first lumen and comprising a distal portion, an inner member configured for insertion into the first lumen, the inner member comprising an energy source configured to deliver therapeutic energy to a treatment site, and an imaging assembly located at the distal portion of the elongate body. In some embodiments, the catheter system includes a functional flow sensor in addition to or as an alternative to the imaging assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy Stigall, Joe Lauinger, Eric Johnson
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Patent number: 11892289Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods for manually calibrating imaging systems such as optical coherence tomography systems. In certain aspects, an imaging system displays an image showing a target and a reference item. A user looks at the image and indicates a point within the image near the reference item. A processer detects an actual location of the reference item within an area around the indicated point. The processer can use an expected location of the reference item with the detected actual location to calculate a calibration value and provide a calibrated image. In this way, a user can identify the actual location of the reference point and a processing algorithm can give precision to the actual location.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Andreas Johansson, Jason Y. Sproul
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Patent number: 11883235Abstract: Intraluminal ultrasound devices, systems and methods are provided. In one embodiment, an intravascular ultrasound device includes a flexible elongate member configured to be positioned within a body lumen of a patient, the flexible elongate member including a distal portion and a longitudinal axis; a first ultrasound transducer array configured to obtain ultrasound imaging data of the body lumen; and a second ultrasound transducer array configured to apply an ultrasound therapy within the body lumen. Both the first and second ultrasound transducer arrays are disposed at the distal portion of the flexible elongate member and circumferentially positioned around the longitudinal axis of the flexible elongate member.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy Stigall, Princeton Saroha, Robert Emmett Kearney
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Patent number: 11864918Abstract: Intravascular devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. In some instances, the intravascular device is a guide wire that includes separate sections with engaged core components. For example, a sensing guide wire can include a proximal portion having a proximal core member and at least one proximal electrical conductor and a distal portion coupled to the proximal portion, the distal portion having a distal core member, a sensing element, and at least one distal electrical conductor coupled to the sensing element, wherein engagement structures of the proximal and distal core members are engaged and wherein the at least one distal electrical conductor is coupled to the at least one proximal electrical conductor such that the at least one proximal electrical conductor is in electrical communication with the sensing element. Methods of making, manufacturing, and/or assembling such intravascular devices and associated systems are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: David Burkett, Eric Henderson
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Patent number: 11864870Abstract: The invention generally relates to medical imaging systems that instantly and/or automatically detect borders. Embodiments of the invention provide an imaging system that automatically detects a border at a location within a vessel in response only to navigational input moving the image to that location. In some embodiments, systems and methods of the invention operate such that when a doctor moves an imaging catheter to a new location with in tissue, the system essentially instantly finds, and optionally displays, the border(s), calculates an occlusion, or both.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: A J Cheline, Fergus Merritt, Asher Cohen, Elizabeth Begin, Nathaniel J. Kemp, Jason Sproul, Badr Elmaanaoui
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Patent number: 11857376Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for intraluminal ultrasound imaging are provided. An intraluminal ultrasound imaging system may include a patient interface module (PIM) in communication with an intraluminal device comprising an ultrasound imaging component and positioned within a body lumen of a patient. The PIM may receive ultrasound echo signals from the intraluminal device, transmit the ultrasound echo signals along a differential signal path, and digitize the ultrasound echo signals. The PIM may transmit the ultrasound wirelessly to a processing system. The PIM may be powered with a wireless charging system, such as an inductive charging system.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Cesar Perez, Samuel Sidney Rhodes
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Patent number: 11857362Abstract: A method of assembling an intravascular imaging device is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a support member having a body portion including a plurality of recesses longitudinally spaced from one another; positioning a flex circuit around the support member such that the flex circuit is radially spaced from the body portion of the support member; and filling a space between the flex circuit and the support member with a backing material through the plurality of recesses of the body portion. In one embodiment, an intravascular imaging device includes a flexible elongate member; an imaging assembly including: a flex circuit; and a support member around which the flex circuit is disposed, the support member having a body portion including plurality of recesses, wherein the support member defines lumen in fluid communication with a space between the flex circuit and the support member via the plurality of recesses.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: David Kenneth Wrolstad, Maritess Minas, Princeton Saroha, Jeremy Stigall
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Patent number: 11857296Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for visually depicting a vessel and evaluating treatment options are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Justin Davies, Joseph Burnett, Howard David Alpert
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Patent number: 11850102Abstract: A catheter is provided with increased flexibility and radiopaque measurement visibility. The radiopaque measurement bands are formed of a continuous coil of radiopaque material defined by areas of tightly packed coils spaced by areas of loosely wound coils. Systems and methods of utilizing the measurement structure are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: PHILIPS IMAGE GUIDED THERAPY CORPORATIONInventors: Jeremy Stigall, Chris LeBlanc, Kazuo Sasamine