Patents Assigned to Varian Medical Systems UK Limited
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Patent number: 9662256Abstract: A patient support system includes a first section and a second section which can be removably coupled to the first section. The first section is configured for attachment to a positioning system, thereby providing an interface between the removable second section and the positioning system. A combined support surface is formed when the second section is coupled to the first section.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS UK LIMITEDInventors: Jason Marle, Neil Starks
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Publication number: 20140033432Abstract: A patient positioning system employs an arm having a first portion and a second portion which is telescopic relative to the first portion. A first positioning device may be coupled to the first portion of the arm providing support for the arm. The first positioning device is rotatable on a first axis, allowing the arm to rotate with the first positioning device. The second positioning device is coupled to the second portion of the arm and movable with the second portion of the arm relative to the first portion of the arm. The second positioning device is operable to rotate a patient support at least on a second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Varian Medical Systems UK LimitedInventor: Jason Marle
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Publication number: 20140034061Abstract: A patient support system includes a first section and a second section which can be removably coupled to the first section. The first section is configured for attachment to a positioning system, thereby providing an interface between the removable second section and the positioning system. A combined support surface is formed when the second section is coupled to the first section.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Varian Medical Systems UK LimitedInventors: Jason Marle, Neil Starks
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Patent number: 8449440Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and method to track and identify radioactive sources are described. In one embodiment, a device includes first housing for a radioactive source having a first electronic tag, a second housing for the radioactive source having a second electronic tag, and a guide tube that couples the first housing with the second housing. The guide tube includes a third electronic tag. The first, second, and third electronic tags communicate with each other to confirm automatically a delivery path for the radioactive source. In one embodiment, the electronic tags may be a radio frequency identification device (RFID).Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Varian Medical Systems UK LimitedInventor: Christopher Heath
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Patent number: 8348825Abstract: A brachytherapy apparatus includes a distal support member and a proximal support member movable relative to the distal support member. The apparatus includes a plurality of elongate treatment members having distal first locations coupled to the distal support member, proximal second locations coupled to the proximal support member, and pathways between the proximal second locations and the distal first locations adapted to receive one or more radiation sources. Each of the treatment members is movable between a generally straight configuration and a curvilinear configuration. An expandable member encloses and provides a spatial volume for the plurality of the treatment members and is adjustable between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2013Assignees: Varian Medical Systems UK Limited, Varian Medical Systems Haan GmbHInventors: Andy Partridge, Ralph Bodenburg, E. Ishmael Parsai, John J. Feldmeier
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Publication number: 20100331601Abstract: A brachytherapy apparatus includes a distal support member and a proximal support member movable relative to the distal support member. The apparatus includes a plurality of elongate treatment members having distal first locations coupled to the distal support member, proximal second locations coupled to the proximal support member, and pathways between the proximal second locations and the distal first locations adapted to receive one or more radiation sources. Each of the treatment members is movable between a generally straight configuration and a curvilinear configuration. An expandable member encloses and provides a spatial volume for the plurality of the treatment members and is adjustable between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicants: Varian Medical Systems UK Limited, Varian Medical Systems Haan GmbHInventors: Andy Partridge, Ralph Bodenburg, E. Ishmael Parsai, John J. Feldmeirer
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Patent number: 7722521Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus and method to track and identify radioactive sources are described. In one embodiment, a device includes first housing for a radioactive source having a first electronic tag, a second housing for the radioactive source having a second electronic tag, and a guide tube that couples the first housing with the second housing. The guide tube includes a third electronic tag. The first, second, and third electronic tags communicate with each other to confirm automatically a delivery path for the radioactive source. In one embodiment, the electronic tags may be a radio frequency identification device (RFID).Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2004Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Varian Medical Systems UK LimitedInventor: Christopher Heath