Patents Examined by Keith Robinson
  • Patent number: 11519979
    Abstract: Various systems and methods are provided for radio frequency coil assemblies for a magnetic resonance imaging system. In one example, a method comprises: flowing air through a plurality of airflow passages formed in a radio frequency (RF) coil assembly for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system; and receiving magnetic resonance (MR) signals from an RF coil array of the RF coil assembly, wherein the RF coil array comprises a plurality of RF coil elements, each RF coil element having a loop portion which comprises two distributed capacitance wire conductors encapsulated and separated by a dielectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Hilary Shuo Qin, Eduardo De Leon, Fraser John Laing Robb, Andrea Nicole Sajewski, Ceara Delmore Stack, Louis Jay Vannatta, Mark Giancola, Victor Taracila
  • Patent number: 11497563
    Abstract: A controller (240/340) for simultaneously tracking multiple interventional medical devices includes a memory (242/342) that stores instructions and a processor (241/341) that executes the instructions. When executed by the processor (241/341), the instructions cause the controller to execute a process that includes receiving timing information from a first signal emitted from an ultrasound probe (252/352) and reflective of timing when the ultrasound probe (252/352) transmits ultrasound beams to generate ultrasound imagery. The process executed by the controller also includes forwarding the timing information to be available for use by a first acquisition electronic component (232/332). The first acquisition electronic component (232/332) also receives sensor information from a first passive ultrasound sensor (S1) on a first interventional medical device (212/312).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.
    Inventors: Ramon Quido Erkamp, Hendrik Roelof Stapert, Gunther Lamparter, Ameet Kumar Jain, Alvin Chen, Shyam Bharat, Kunal Vaidya, Francois Guy Gerard Marie Vignon
  • Patent number: 11484294
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew Hancock, Yiqun Yang, David Hope Simpson, Francois Guy Gerard Marie Vignon, Jun Seob Shin
  • Patent number: PP28755
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3016’. This new strawberry plant named ‘BG-6.3016’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its fruit that tends to be longer than broad, very slight difference in shape between primary and secondary fruit, strong gloss, very firm fruit flesh, early season fruit production, and medium to long fruiting trusses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Berry Genetics, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson, Leo W. Stoeckle
  • Patent number: PP28756
    Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2059’. This new strawberry plant named ‘PE-7.2059’ is primarily adapted to the growing conditions of the central coast of California, and is primarily characterized by its large fruit size that is red in color, conical in shape with medium to strong gloss and a calyx that tends to be raised; seeds that range from level with to above the surface; medium plant size, with foliage that lacks gloss and has medium to strong interveinal blistering; fruiting truss pubescence that is strong and held strongly outward; and stolons, stipules and fruiting trusses that all lack anthocyanin coloration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: Plant Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen M. Ackerman, Steven D. Nelson, Michael D. Nelson
  • Patent number: PP28786
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsca 1419’, characterized by its compact and mounding plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; light violet-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP28802
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonpri 1049’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; inflorescences with bright red purple-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP28803
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonpri 585’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; inflorescences with light pink-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP28819
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsca 1219’, characterized by its compact and spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; dark violet-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP28820
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsca 1430’, characterized by its compact and spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; deep violet-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP28821
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scaevola plant named ‘Bonsca 1433’, characterized by its compact and spreading plant habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; deep pink-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty., Ltd.
    Inventors: Andrew Bernuetz, Mirza Mohammed Shoaib
  • Patent number: PP28841
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Euphorbia plant named ‘Bonpri 1069’, characterized by its compact, upright and mounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; inflorescences with light pink-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Bonza Botanicals Pty. Ltd.
    Inventor: Andrew Bernuetz
  • Patent number: PP28844
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAOBI’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large decorative inflorescences with orange and red bi-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP28853
    Abstract: A new and distinct pear tree named ‘PremP003’ is disclosed. The new pear tree is notable for the size and quality of its fruit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Prevar Limited
    Inventor: Allan G. White
  • Patent number: PP28888
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buxus microphylla, ‘SB 108’, that is characterized by its obovate-shaped leaves that are dark green in color with a waxy surface texture, its good resistance to boxwood blight and some resistance to boxwood leafminer, and its compact plant habit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: SAUNDERS BROTHERS, INC.
    Inventor: Rollin Edgerton Woolley
  • Patent number: PP28898
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Campanula plant named ‘PKMP11’, characterized by its compact plant habit; globular plant form; vigorous growth habit; upright dark violet buds and flowers, and small leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Gartneriet PKM A/S
    Inventor: Christian Hald Madsen
  • Patent number: PP28913
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMYL’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP28914
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMGE’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with bright yellow and red bi-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP28915
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMDR’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with dark red-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp
  • Patent number: PP28916
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Dahlia plant named ‘BKDAMWT’, characterized by its broadly upright plant habit; freely basal branching habit; dense and bushy growth habit; medium-sized dark green-colored leaves; and large semi-double inflorescences with white-colored ray florets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Beekenkamp Plants B.V.
    Inventor: Annie Cornelia Beekenkamp