Abstract: Disclosed is a system to plan and position an implant in a subject. The planned position may be based upon various features and structures identified in a group of subjects for a current subject. The implant may then be positioned in a selected position including a relative position and orientation of one or more electrodes on the implant which may be identified as an optimal position for the selected current subject.
Abstract: Disclosed is a system to plan and position an implant in a subject. The planned position may be based upon various features and structures identified in a group of subjects for a current subject. The implant may then be positioned in a selected position including a relative position and orientation of one or more electrodes on the implant which may be identified as an optimal position for the selected current subject.
Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system having a detector able to move relative to the subject. A contrast agent can be injected into the subject and image data can be acquired with the contrast agent in various phases of the subject. A volumetric model of multiple phases can be reconstructed selected reconstruction techniques.
Abstract: Disclosed is a method and system for navigating an instrument relative to a subject. A reference device can be associated with the subject. The reference device can be moved while maintaining or allowing registration with an image space.
Abstract: An electromagnetic device includes a jig and multiple wires. The jig includes a center member and coil-separating blocks. The coil-separating blocks protrude from the center member and are separated from each other to provide a coil channels. Each of the wires is wrapped on the jig, around the center member, and in one of the coil channels to form one of a multiple coils. Each of the coils is configured to connect to an electromagnetic navigation system and generate respective electromagnetic fields to be emitted relative to a subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 7, 2020
Date of Patent:
April 9, 2024
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Andrew Wald, Bruce M. Burg, Steven L. Hartmann, Brad Jacobsen, Jeffrey Swetnam
Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 2022
Date of Patent:
March 12, 2024
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for operating an imaging system. The imaging system may move or be moved to acquire image data of a subject at different positions relative to the subject. The image data may, thereafter, be combined to form a single image.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 18, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 5, 2024
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Xavier Tomas Fernandez, Andre Souza, Robert A. Simpson, Kyo C. Jin, Hong Li, Xiaodong Tao, Patrick A. Helm, Michael P. Marrama
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assisting in guiding and performing a procedure on a subject. The subject may be any appropriate subject such as inanimate object and/or an animate object. The guide and system may include various manipulable or movable members and may be registered to selected coordinate systems.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 30, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 27, 2024
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Victor D. Snyder, Brad Jacobsen, Joseph Moctezuma, Jerald Lamont Redmond, Katharine E. Darling, Justin Kemp, Andrew Wald
Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for analyzing and evaluating image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject. The evaluation may be a location determination of a member positioned within the subject.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 4, 2019
Date of Patent:
February 20, 2024
Assignees:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc., The Johns Hopkins University
Inventors:
Patrick A. Helm, Jeffrey H. Siewerdsen, Ali Uneri
Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 3, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 13, 2024
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Christine R. Drown, Andrew Wald, Rebecca L. Vincelette, William A. Grissom
Abstract: Disclosed is a system to assist in a procedure. During the procedure an object may be moved relative to a subject, such as being positioned and/or placed within a subject. The system and related method may be used to assist in displaying and/or determining a pose of the object relative to a subject, such as rigid portions of a subject.
Abstract: A low-dose imaging method includes receiving a sparse image set of a portion of a patient's anatomy; up-sampling the sparse image set, in the sinogram domain and using a first neural network, to yield an up-sampled sinogram; generating, from the up-sampled sinogram, an initial reconstruction; and removing, from the initial reconstruction and using a second neural network, one or more artifacts in the initial reconstruction to yield a final output volume.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 1, 2021
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2024
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Andre D. A. Souza, Michael Philip Marrama, Patrick A. Helm, Mehdi Rahman, Kyo C. Jin, Michael D. Ketcha
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for assisting in guiding and performing a procedure on a subject. The subject may be any appropriate subject such as inanimate object and/or an animate object. The guide and system may include various manipulable or movable members, such as robotic systems, and may be registered to selected coordinate systems.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 22, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 2, 2024
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Leo Bredehoft, Brad Jacobsen, Shai Ronen
Abstract: Disclosed is a system that includes pressure sensors to assist in monitoring pressure at a selected location. Pressure sensors may be applied to or incorporated into catheters and/or shunts positioned within a patient. A monitoring system may then receive signals from the pressure sensors to monitor pressure at the location over time.
Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 13, 2022
Date of Patent:
December 12, 2023
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
David A Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
Abstract: A system and method for a procedure that can be performed on an appropriate subject. A procedure may be planned, at least in part, prior to performing the procedure. An image may illustrate at least a portion of the planned procedure for confirmation and/or alteration of the planned procedure prior to performing the procedure.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 31, 2017
Date of Patent:
December 12, 2023
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthew W. Koenig, Michael E. Alley, Jennifer L. Halcome, Joseph S. Johnson, III, Lavie P. Golenberg
Abstract: A system using images of a subject to assist in visualization of hidden portions of the subject is disclosed. The system may illustrate the images with a wearable display. The images may be displayed in an augmented or mixed reality manner.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 22, 2016
Date of Patent:
December 12, 2023
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Timothy J. Schaewe, Yvan Paitel, Neil F. Straka, Bryan Wilson
Abstract: A display may display a region of an anatomy that is not within the field of effect of an instrument. The additional views may assist in determining a location and orientation of an instrument. The instrument may be tracked with a tracking system to make the determination of image data to display.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 12, 2020
Date of Patent:
November 21, 2023
Assignee:
Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
Inventors:
Alan J. Schnarr, Marco Capote, Damon Cook, Janice Dugger, Jodi L Kiefer, Matthew W. Koenig, Geoffrey M. Ruckel, Jennifer R. Schmasow, Victor D. Snyder, David Hall, Jacob Gerber
Abstract: Disclosed is a system to assist in a procedure. During the procedure an object may be moved relative to a subject, such as being positioned and/or placed within a subject. The system and related method may be used to assist in displaying and/or determining a pose of the object relative to a subject, such as rigid portions of a subject.
Abstract: Disclosed is a system for imaging a system. The system may be operated to acquire image data of a subject in one or more manners. The image data acquired may be used to various purposes, such as generating an image for display, navigating a procedure, or other appropriate procedures.