Patents by Inventor Anthony Pellegrino
Anthony Pellegrino 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).
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Publication number: 20100150306Abstract: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2010Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: HOLOGIC, INC.Inventors: Kenneth F. DEFREITAS, Anthony PELLEGRINO, Thomas A. FARBIZIO, Roman JANER, Georgia HITZKE
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Patent number: 7688940Abstract: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: HOLOGIC, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth F. Defreitas, Anthony Pellegrino, Thomas A. Farbizio, Roman Janer, Georgia Hitzke
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Patent number: 7609806Abstract: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2008Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: Hologic Inc.Inventors: Kenneth F. Defreitas, Anthony Pellegrino, Thomas A. Farbizio, Roman Janer, Georgia Hitzke
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Publication number: 20090245460Abstract: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: HOLOGIC INC.Inventors: Kenneth R. DEFREITAS, Anthony PELLEGRINO, Thomas A. FARBIZIO, Roman JANER, Georgia HITZKE
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Patent number: 7443949Abstract: A mammographic imaging system (1) is optimizd for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor (5). It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor (5). When a compression paddle (2) with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle (2) can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic X-ray collimator (40) restricts the X-ray illumination (30) of the breast (3) in accordance with compression paddle (2) size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid (4), mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2002Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth F. Defreitas, Anthony Pellegrino, Thomas A. Farbizio, Roman Janer, Georgia Hitzke
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Publication number: 20080114873Abstract: A system and method that relates to managing multiple network device connections and/or collectors for collecting event source data from one or more network devices, filtering event source data, continuously monitoring connection status to the one or more network devices, controlling raw data collection from the one or more network devices, parsing event source data into normalized data structures, and/or managing collector configurations, among other things. Event sources may be network devices (physical or logical) across a network, including but not limited to, firewalls, routers, biometric devices, mainframes, databases and/or applications. A network device may be a source from which a collector may receive and/or request event data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Applicant: Novell, Inc.Inventors: Dipto Chakravarty, Usman Choudhary, John Paul Gassner, Frank Anthony Pellegrino, William Matthew Weiner, Yuriy Fuksenko, Robert Price
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Publication number: 20080112534Abstract: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2008Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventors: Kenneth DEFREITAS, Anthony PELLEGRINO, Thomas FARBIZIO, Roman JANER, Georgia HITZKE
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Patent number: 7319735Abstract: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2006Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth F. Defreitas, Anthony Pellegrino, Thomas A. Farbizio, Roman Janer, Georgia Hitzke
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Publication number: 20070076851Abstract: A radiation therapy system is provided having a radiation source for providing radiation for treating a patient, including treating skin cancer, wherein the radiation source features a filtering device that changes its filtering characteristic for filtering the radiation for treating the patient in response to a control signal. The filtering device includes two filters and a radiation blocker circumferentially arranged on a cylindrical member. The filtering characteristic is changed by rotating the filtering device in response to the control signal. The filtering device includes a driving unit for rotating the filtering device in response to the control signal in order to change its filtering characteristic, such as a motor with a gearing arrangement for coupling to a corresponding gearing arrangement on the filtering device. In this embodiment, the means for providing the radiation, i.e. the x-ray tube, is arranged inside the filtering device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventor: Anthony Pellegrino
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Publication number: 20070076844Abstract: A mammographic imaging system is optimized for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor. It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor. When a compression paddle with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic x-ray collimator restricts the x-ray illumination of the breast in accordance with compression paddle size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid, mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, Anthony Pellegrino, Thomas Farbizio, Roman Janer, Georgia Hitzke
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Publication number: 20070076847Abstract: An X-ray therapy system with equipment for reducing risk that the radiation applied to a patient is other than what is intended. A radiation check is made in which a signal indicative of the radiation to be applied is compared with a reference signal, and/or a configuration check is made using sensors to automatically sense the applicator being used to apply the radiation to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2006Publication date: April 5, 2007Inventors: Anthony Pellegrino, Francis Carrasco
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Publication number: 20050063509Abstract: A mammographic imaging system (1) is optimizd for use with a single fixed size flat panel digital image receptor (5). It accommodates compression devices (paddles) of varying sizes, and positions them properly in the field of view of the image receptor (5). When a compression paddle (2) with size smaller than the field of view of the image receptor is used, the compression paddle (2) can be shifted laterally in the direction parallel to the chest wall, so as to facilitate different views of different size breasts, and permit the image receptor to image as much of the desired tissue as possible. An automatic X-ray collimator (40) restricts the X-ray illumination (30) of the breast (3) in accordance with compression paddle (2) size and location in the field of view. An anti-scatter grid (4), mounted inside the image receptor enclosure, just below the top cover of the enclosure, can be retracted out of the field of view of the image receptor for use in magnification imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2002Publication date: March 24, 2005Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, Anthony Pellegrino, Thomas Farbizio, Roman Janer
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Patent number: 6839498Abstract: A cable swivel is provided for maintaining optical fiber bend limits at entry portals of a optic fiber shelf for the shelf's entire range of motion, from being fully closed to being fully open. Bend limits are maintained as optical fiber is directed on paths through a shelf entry portal between the shelf interior and wire brackets on the shelf exterior. Fibers are retained, organized and strain relieved by the cable swivel such that directed fiber is maintain at a minimum bend radius on such fiber paths. The curved surface of the cable swivel allows the shelf to be accessed without excessive bending of so routed optical fibers. In this manner, optical signal degradation and/or total loss is avoided by limiting the bending of routed optical fiber to radii in excess of a predetermined minimum bend radius.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2001Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Neal A. Janus, William J. Parzygnat, Anthony Pellegrino, Randy A. Reagan
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Publication number: 20020136520Abstract: A cable swivel is provided for maintaining optical fiber bend limits at entry portals of a optic fiber shelf for the shelf's entire range of motion, from being fully closed to being fully open. Bend limits are maintained as optical fiber is directed on paths through a shelf entry portal between the shelf interior and wire brackets on the shelf exterior. Fibers are retained, organized and strain relieved by the cable swivel such that directed fiber is maintain at a minimum bend radius on such fiber paths. The curved surface of the cable swivel allows the shelf to be accessed without excessive bending of so routed optical fibers. In this manner, optical signal degradation and/or total loss is avoided by limiting the bending of routed optical fiber to radii in excess of a predetermined minimum bend radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2001Publication date: September 26, 2002Inventors: Neal A. Janus, William J. Parzygnat, Anthony Pellegrino, Randy A. Reagan
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Patent number: 6445865Abstract: A cable jumper bend limiter arrangement for a fiber distribution shelf that is readily adaptable for use in conventional fiber distribution frames. The shelf jumper bend limiter arrangement of the invention operates to maintain minimum bend radii for jumpers routed via the shelf and facilitates increased storage and routing space for jumper cables routed in jumper troughs of distribution frames in which the shelves are installed. Radial guides that form the bend limiters for the distribution shelf of the invention are disposed predominantly within the perimeter of the shelf and extend only minimally beyond an edge of the shelf.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2000Date of Patent: September 3, 2002Assignee: Lucent Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Neal A. Janus, Anthony Pellegrino, Randy Alan Reagan
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Patent number: 6385381Abstract: A fiber optic interconnection combination closure is provided for fashioning optical fiber connections in an enclosed chamber protected from environmental conditions and fiber stress. Fiber splices are fashioned in splice organizers within a closure base assembly. Fiber terminations are fashioned at termination adapters arrayed in a closure chassis. Bend limits for optical fiber are maintained as the fiber is directed on paths in the closure to/from splice organizers, termination adapters, and closure exit portals. Fiber is organized, strain relieved and collected by fiber clips, rings, retainers, and looms positioned such that directed fiber is maintain at a minimum bend radius on such fiber paths. Provided slack storage facilities allow fiber connections to be handled individually without disturbing other connections and/or fibers. Fibers are retained, organized and guided in a path on the closure exterior by attached wire brackets.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1999Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Neal Anthony Janus, Anthony Pellegrino, Randy Alan Reagan
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Patent number: 6321017Abstract: A bend limiter/strain reliever is provided for maintaining optical fiber bend limits at exit portals of a optic fiber closure for the closure's entire range of motion, from being fully closed to being fully open. Bend limits are maintained as optical fiber is directed on paths through a closure exit portal between the closure interior and wire brackets on the closure exterior. Fibers are retained, organized and strain relieved by the bend limiter/strain reliever such that directed fiber is maintain at a minimum bend radius on such fiber paths. The curved surface of the bend limiter/strain reliever allows the closure to be accessed without excessive bending of so routed optical fibers. In this manner, optical signal degradation and/or total loss is avoided by limiting the bending of routed optical fiber to radii in excess of a predetermined minimum bend radius.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1999Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Assignee: Lucent Technologies Inc.Inventors: Neal Anthony Janus, Anthony Pellegrino, Randy Alan Reagan, Elwood Horace Green, Jr.
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Patent number: 5886353Abstract: An imaging device for producing images from electron-hole producing radiation. Electron-hole pairs are produced in a radiation absorbing layer comprised of a photoconductive material. This layer covers an array of metal oxide semiconductor pixel circuits which are incorporated into and on a crystalline semiconductor substrate. Each pixel circuit has a charge collecting pixel electrode, a capacitor connected to the electrode to store the charges and a charge measuring transistor circuit. A voltage source provides an electric field across the radiation absorbing layer between the pixel electrodes and a radiation transparent surface electrode covering the radiation absorbing layer. A data acquisition system acquires and stores data derived from charge measurements and in a preferred embodiment a computer computes images from the data. The image may be displayed on a monitor or printed out on a printer. Preferred embodiments provide images from x-ray, ultraviolet and visible light.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 1996Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: ThermoTrex CorporationInventors: Brett Spivey, Peter Martin, A. Lee Morsell, Eugene Atlas, Anthony Pellegrino
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Patent number: 5677612Abstract: A lead-acid (SLI) battery desulfator which is powered by the batteries wh it is conditioning when a motor associated with the batteries is off. The desulfator activates whenever an alternator supplies charge to the battery then deactivates itself upon expiration of a set time or is reset upon starting of the motor.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 1996Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Carl Campagnuolo, Louis P. Jarvis, Anthony Pellegrino, Joseph DiCarlo, William Keane
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Patent number: 5528043Abstract: This invention provides an imaging system for producing images from electromagnetic radiation such as x-rays. The system includes a detector comprised of a radiation-absorbing layer sandwiched between an array of CMOS integrated circuits (which we call pixel circuits) and a surface electrode layer transparent to the radiation. Each of the pixel circuits in the array has a charge collecting electrode. An external voltage applied between the surface electrode layer and the charge collecting electrodes produces an electric field across the thickness of the absorbing layer. Radiation passing through the transparent surface electrode layer is absorbed in the absorbing layer creating electron/hole pairs in the absorbing layer. A portion of the liberated holes (or electrons) migrates under the influence of the electric field toward the charge collecting electrodes, which collect the holes and store them as charges on small capacitors located within each circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 1995Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Assignee: Thermotrex CorporationInventors: Brett Spivey, Peter Martin, Lee Morsell, Eugene Atlas, Anthony Pellegrino