Patents by Inventor Anne Michele Nelson

Anne Michele Nelson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240272256
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a device configured to be coupled to a portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device is provided, the device comprising at least one light source arranged to, when operated, project a visible boundary around at least a portion of the portable MRI device, wherein the visible boundary demarcates a region within which a magnetic field strength of a magnetic field generated by the portable MRI device equals or exceeds a threshold. The at least one light source may be arranged such that an angle of the at least one light source relative to the portable MRI device is adjustable and wherein adjusting the angle of the at least one light source relative to the portable MRI device changes a shape and/or size of the visible boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Michael Twieg, Anne Michele Nelson, Richard Q. Wang
  • Publication number: 20230366958
    Abstract: A radio frequency apparatus is described herein for facilitating imaging of a patient positioned within a magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a B0 magnet. The radio frequency apparatus may be configured to detect magnetic resonance signals emitted from anatomy of a patient when positioned within a low-field magnetic resonance imaging system, the radio frequency apparatus comprising a flexible substrate capable of being positioned about the anatomy of the patient and a plurality of radio frequency coils coupled to the flexible substrate, each of the plurality of radio frequency coils forming a plurality of turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gang Chen, Anne Michele Nelson
  • Publication number: 20230301543
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole, Gang Chen
  • Patent number: 11686790
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods to facilitate imaging an infant using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. A system for facilitating imaging an infant using an MRI device is provided herein, the system comprising a radio frequency (RF) coil assembly configured to be coupled to the MRI device and comprising a first RF coil configured to transmit RF signals during MRI and/or be responsive to MR signals generated during MRI and a helmet for supporting at least a portion of the infant's head, and an infant support to support at least a portion of the infant's body and configured to be coupled to the RF coil assembly. Further provided is an apparatus for coupling an infant support to an MRI device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Gang Chen, Anne Michele Nelson, Jacob Coumans, Eddy B. Boskamp
  • Patent number: 11607148
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one BO magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a BO magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole, Gang Chen
  • Publication number: 20220229132
    Abstract: A radio frequency apparatus is described herein for facilitating imaging of a patient positioned within a magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a B0 magnet. The radio frequency apparatus may be configured to detect magnetic resonance signals emitted from anatomy of a patient when positioned within a low-field magnetic resonance imaging system, the radio frequency apparatus comprising a flexible substrate capable of being positioned about the anatomy of the patient and a plurality of radio frequency coils coupled to the flexible substrate, each of the plurality of radio frequency coils forming a plurality of turns.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Gang Chen, Anne Michele Nelson
  • Patent number: 11357420
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Gang Chen
  • Patent number: 11298042
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Hyperfine Operations, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole
  • Publication number: 20220104722
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Applicant: Hyperfine, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole, Gang Chen
  • Patent number: 11234610
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Hyperfine, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole, Gang Chen
  • Publication number: 20210244306
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole
  • Patent number: 11006851
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole
  • Publication number: 20200355765
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods to facilitate imaging an infant using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. A system for facilitating imaging an infant using an MRI device is provided herein, the system comprising a radio frequency (RF) coil assembly configured to be coupled to the MRI device and comprising a first RF coil configured to transmit RF signals during MRI and/or be responsive to MR signals generated during MRI and a helmet for supporting at least a portion of the infant's head, and an infant support to support at least a portion of the infant's body and configured to be coupled to the RF coil assembly. Further provided is an apparatus for coupling an infant support to an MRI device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Gang Chen, Anne Michele Nelson, Jacob Coumans, Eddy B. Boskamp
  • Publication number: 20200352473
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods to facilitate imaging an infant using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. A system for facilitating imaging an infant using an MRI device is provided herein, the system comprising a radio frequency (RF) coil assembly configured to be coupled to the MRI device and comprising a first RF coil configured to transmit RF signals during MRI and/or be responsive to MR signals generated during MRI and a helmet for supporting at least a portion of the infant's head, and an infant support to support at least a portion of the infant's body and configured to be coupled to the RF coil assembly. Further provided is an apparatus for coupling an infant support to an MRI device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Gang Chen, Anne Michele Nelson, Jacob Coumans, Eddy B. Boskamp
  • Publication number: 20200054241
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole
  • Publication number: 20200025846
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Gang Chen
  • Publication number: 20200022613
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole
  • Publication number: 20200022611
    Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system capable of imaging a patient is provided. The magnetic resonance imaging system comprising at least one B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system and a member configured to engage with a releasable securing mechanism of a radio frequency coil apparatus, the member attached to the magnetic resonance imaging system at a location so that, when the member is engaged with the releasable securing mechanism of the radio frequency coil apparatus, the radio frequency coil apparatus is secured to the magnetic resonance imaging system substantially within an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Anne Michele Nelson, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Michael Stephen Poole, Gang Chen