Patents Assigned to Unisyn
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Patent number: 11037389Abstract: A machine that operates responsive at least in part to data bearing records (10) presents user selection contest options to users through at least one output device such as a display (14), and receives user contest option selection inputs and machine instruction inputs through input devices such as a touch screen overlay (16), a keypad (18) or other input devices. The machine may further include a device that reads data bearing records such as a bar code reader or a card reader (30). The machine records the user's selections and also user/machine interaction data which describes each user interaction with the machine during the user's session with the machine to facilitate verifying proper operation of the machine and recording of user selections.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Unisyn Voting Solutions, Inc.Inventor: McDermot Coutts
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Patent number: 10521993Abstract: A machine that operates responsive at least in part to data bearing records (10) presents user selection contest options to users through at least one output device such as a display (14) and receives user contest option selection inputs and machine instruction inputs through input devices such as a touch screen overlay (16), keypad (18) or other input devices. The machine may further include a device that reads data bearing records such as a bar code reader or a card reader (30). The machine records the user's selections and also user/machine interaction data which describes each user interaction with the machine during the user's session with the machine to facilitate verifying proper operation of the machine and recording of user selections.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: UNISYN VOTING SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: McDermot Coutts
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Publication number: 20120294419Abstract: A medical imaging system has a radiation source, a radiation sensor, a data-collection unit, and an imaging system. The radiation source has an opening to direct a collimated radiation beam in a direction towards a patient. The radiation sensor is disposed proximate the opening and within the collimated radiation beam to measure a fluence of the collimated radiation beam. The data-collection unit is disposed to collect radiation from the collimated beam after interaction with the patient. The imaging system is in communication with the data-collection unit and configured to generate an image of a portion of the patient from the collected radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: UNISYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Mike M. Tesic, James Gessert
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Publication number: 20120271573Abstract: Systems and methods (the “utility”) presented herein provide for the assessment of acousto-electrical probes, such as their connections (e.g., transducer leads) and their response characteristics. For example, the utility may provide for readily evaluating transducer leads that have been broken and/or detached from transducers within an ultrasound probe. Due to the increasing complexity of ultrasound probes, identification of broken and/or detached transducer leads also becomes increasingly complex. Being able to identify such disconnected transducer leads may enable a person to repair, or “reterminate”, these transducer leads leading to a potentially substantial cost savings, the least of which being incurred by avoiding total replacement of an ultrasound probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: UNISYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Nickolas Markoff, Christopher M. Cone
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Publication number: 20120256646Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed for testing an acoustic probe having transducing elements for converting between acoustic and electrical signals. An electrical signal is generated at a frequency with a testing device capable of generating electrical signals over a range of frequencies. The electrical signal is transmitted to at least some of the transducing elements to measure a complex impedance and thereby evaluate a performance of the transducing elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2011Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: UNISYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: James Ginther, John Timms, G. Wayne Moore, James Gessert
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Patent number: 8199920Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system for analyzing the response of a device under test using a signal generated by an audio card comprises a housing. The apparatus comprises a first connector coupled to the housing and configured to couple electrically with an output of the audio card and to receive a first signal from the audio card. The apparatus also comprises a second connector being electrically coupled with the first connector and configured to interface with the device under test in order to transmit the first signal to a device under test. The apparatus also comprises a third connector configured to receive a second signal from the device under test. The apparatus also comprises a fourth connector being electrically coupled with the third connector and configured to transmit the second signal to an input of the audio card.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Joseph Leo Valenti, III
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Patent number: 8169853Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for testing acoustic systems. According to one embodiment, a method for testing an acoustic system can comprise receiving a signal from the acoustic system at a testing device coupled with the acoustic system via one of a plurality of channels between the acoustic system and the testing device. The signal can include a pattern of pulses including Doppler pulses. At least one Doppler pulse from the pattern pulses of the signal can be detected with the testing device. A response to the signal from the acoustic system can be provided by generating an echo pulse with the testing device based on the detected at least one Doppler pulse wherein the echo pulse is frequency shifted from the detected at least one Doppler pulse and mimics a response to the detected at least one Doppler pulse for a selected acoustic probe.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, John G. Timms, Matthew Fitzgibbons
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Patent number: 8164976Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for testing acoustic systems. According to one embodiment, testing an acoustic system can comprise receiving a signal from the acoustic system at a testing device via one of a plurality of channels between the acoustic system and the testing device. At least one pulse from a pattern pulses of the signal can be detected with the testing device by matching the pattern of pulses to an expected pulse pattern for the acoustic system. For example, matching the pattern of pulses to an expected pulse pattern can comprise determining whether the pulse pattern includes a first pulse type. If the pulse pattern includes the first pulse type, a determination can be made whether the pulse pattern further includes a second pulse type. If the pulse pattern further includes the second pulse type, a subsequent pulse of the second pulse type can be identified and detected.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, John G. Timms, Matthew Fitzgibbons
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Patent number: 8159900Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide systems and methods for testing acoustic systems. According to one embodiment, a method for testing an acoustic system can comprise receiving a signal from the acoustic system at a testing device coupled with the acoustic system via one of a plurality of channels between the acoustic system and the testing device. The signal can include a pattern of pulses. At least one pulse from the pattern of pulses of the signal can be detected with the testing device. A response to the signal from the acoustic system can be provided by generating an echo pulse with the testing device based on the detected at least one pulse. The echo pulse can mimic a response to the detected at least one pulse for a selected acoustic probe.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, John G. Timms, Matthew Fitzgibbons
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Patent number: 8143898Abstract: Systems and methods (the “utility”) presented herein provide for the assessment of acousto-electrical probes, such as their connections (e.g., transducer leads) and their response characteristics. For example, the utility may provide for readily evaluating transducer leads that have been broken and/or detached from transducers within an ultrasound probe. Due to the increasing complexity of ultrasound probes, identification of broken and/or detached transducer leads also becomes increasingly complex. Being able to identify such disconnected transducer leads may enable a person to repair, or “reterminate”, these transducer leads leading to a potentially substantial cost savings, the least of which being incurred by avoiding total replacement of an ultrasound probe.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nickolas Markoff, Christopher M. Cone
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Publication number: 20110121969Abstract: A medical imaging device that uses electromagnetic or acoustic information to generate a patient image is remotely maintained. A set of operational characteristics for the device is maintained by a maintenance system disposed remotely from the device. Data from sensors disposed local to the device are received over a network at the maintenance system. A set of parameter measures is derived from the received data and analyzed in comparison with the set of operational characteristics to identify a predicted malfunction of a component of the device. The maintenance system is thus able to initiate a repair of the medical imaging device by generating an alert in response to identification of the predicted malfunction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: UNISYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Mercer, G. Wayne Moore, James Gessert
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Patent number: 7880488Abstract: In one embodiment, a universal current leakage measurement device is disclosed. A universal current leakage testing adapter has the ability to couple with at least two differently sized or shaped probe connectors. The universal current leakage testing adapter is configured to couple with differently sized or shaped probe connectors by conductive planes either functioning independently or in concert to contact the pins of a probe connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: February 1, 2011Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Steven Emil Dananay, G. Wayne Moore, James Ginther
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Publication number: 20110019802Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein provide for the testing and reconfiguration of x-ray devices. In one embodiment, a test bed effectuates testing of an acquired x-ray device to determine a cause of the inoperability of the device. The x-ray device test bed may be provided to test a plurality of x-ray devices and, therefore, readily adaptable to such devices. The x-ray device test bed may include a mount for an x-ray tube. A variable power supply may be coupled to the x-ray tube to provide the requisite high-voltage electrical energy thereto. The x-ray device test bed may also include a mount for an imaging module (e.g., a “flat-panel sensor”). A processor may be coupled to the imaging module to determine the operational characteristics thereof. If certain x-ray components are deemed inoperable, the x-ray components may be replaced such that the x-ray device may be reintroduced to a medical industry segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: UNISYN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Nickolas Markoff, Christopher M. Cone, Mike M. Tesic
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Patent number: 7748901Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein provide for the testing and reconfiguration of x-ray devices. In one embodiment, a test bed effectuates testing of an acquired x-ray device to determine a cause of the inoperability of the device. The x-ray device test bed may be provided to test a plurality of x-ray devices and, therefore, readily adaptable to such devices. The x-ray device test bed may include a mount for an x-ray tube. A variable power supply may be coupled to the x-ray tube to provide the requisite high-voltage electrical energy thereto. The x-ray device test bed may also include a mount for an imaging module (e.g., a “flat-panel sensor”). A processor may be coupled to the imaging module to determine the operational characteristics thereof. If certain x-ray components are deemed inoperable, the x-ray components may be replaced such that the x-ray device may be reintroduced to a medical industry segment.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Nickolas Markoff, Christopher M. Cone, Mike M. Tesic
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Patent number: 7726172Abstract: A hand-held testing device tests operation of acoustic elements of an acoustic device. The hand-held testing device has a housing, a power supply local to the housing, an acoustic transducer, and circuitry. The circuitry is disposed within the housing and is provided in electrical communication with the power supply and with the acoustic transducer. The circuitry is configured to identify production of a voltage pulse by the acoustic transducer in response to receipt of a received acoustic signal by the acoustic transducer from one of the acoustic elements and to operate the transducer to transmit a transmitted acoustic signal to the acoustic element.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 1, 2010Assignee: Unisyn Medical Technologies, Inc.Inventors: G. Wayne Moore, James M. Gessert, Jason T. Sanders, James Ginther, Edward Henry
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Patent number: 5998184Abstract: Improved hollow fiber bioreactor systems and cell culture methods are described. The improvement includes means which may be a novel basket bioreactor for extending the extracapillary space of a conventional hollow fiber bioreactor.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 1997Date of Patent: December 7, 1999Assignee: UniSyn Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Yuan Shi
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Patent number: 5656421Abstract: A unique hollow fiber multiple bioreactor system and method for the propagation of cells and the production of various cell propagation products is described. Simultaneous fluid flow through lumens of hollow fibers in bioreactors is maintained constant across multiple bioreactors so production is maintained essentially constant. The system and method include use of a flow block holder which allows a dissolved oxygen probe to be calibrated at the same pressure as the media in the bioreactor system.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 1991Date of Patent: August 12, 1997Assignee: UniSyn Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy C. Gebhard, Uday Kumar Veeramallu
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Patent number: 5381075Abstract: An enhanced method and apparatus for driving an immersed flashing light system used for enhancing algae growth is disclosed. The flashing light system includes a plurality of light source elements that are arranged to illuminate the algae. The light source elements are electrically connected to form ".eta." banks of light source elements. Power is supplied to each bank of light sources in a predetermined sequence at regular intervals to substantially evenly supply each bank of light source elements with a series of power pulses while maintaining a substantially continuous load on the power supply. The power pulses are substantially half cycles of a square wave.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 1993Date of Patent: January 10, 1995Assignee: UnisynInventor: Jeff P. Jordan
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Patent number: 5328834Abstract: A method for preparation of immunoglobulin fragments by specific fragmentation of immunoglobulins, comprising treating a solution of immunoglobulins with a soluble protease so as to achieve substantially complete fragmentation of the immunoglobulins, followed by complexing the protease with a complexing agent (for example, antibody to the protease) to form a protease complex and separating the protease complex from the immunoglobulin fragments. Optionally, the protease (e.g., pepsin or papain) is inactivated prior to formation of the protease complex. In contrast to methods which use immobilized forms of the enzymes, the rate of cleavage and the final yields of F.sub.(ab) and F.sub.(ab')2 fragments are increased substantially.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 1989Date of Patent: July 12, 1994Assignee: UniSyn Technologies, Inc.Inventors: That T. Ngo, Harish P. M. Kumar
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Patent number: D662843Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Unisyn Medical TechnologiesInventors: James Ginther, John Timms, Steven Emil Dananay, G. Wayne Moore