Patents by Inventor Brennen N. Wears

Brennen N. Wears 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).

  • Patent number: 10617885
    Abstract: Systems and methods for low energy radiation x-ray radiation therapy system for use at a target within a cavity of a subject. In an aspect, the system uses an aperture shaping device used to shape the radiation beam from the low energy radiation source. In an aspect, the aperture shaping device includes a plurality of leaf assemblies which include leaves configured to form the aperture and engage the radiation beam. In an aspect, the present invention utilizes a geared mechanics approach to create an aperture using only one dial input. The design ensures that the field size of the collimator remains a constant shape as it is opened and closed. In an aspect, the overall size of the collimator may be scaled to accommodate various radiation therapy requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: Ryan Flynn, Junyi Xia, Timothy J. Waldron, Yusung Kim, Bryan G. Allen, Brennen N. Wears, Hongtao Ding