Patents by Inventor Brian Heaney

Brian Heaney 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: 20190321107
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection ghost in a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Andrei State, Brian Heaney, Luv Kohli, Kurtis Keller, Caroline Green
  • Patent number: 10433814
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection indicator in a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, Luv Kohli, Andrei State, Brian Heaney, Kurtis Keller, Caroline Green
  • Patent number: 10398513
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image management in image-guided medical procedures. Some embodiments herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound transducers or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets and allow the operator to control the presentation of regions of interest. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quick calibration of surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, Andrei State, Caroline Green, Brian Heaney
  • Publication number: 20190247130
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image management in image-guided medical procedures. Some embodiments herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound transducers or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets and allow the operator to control the presentation of regions of interest. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quick calibration of surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Andrei State, Caroline Green, Brian Heaney, Sharif Razzaque
  • Publication number: 20190223958
    Abstract: A system and method for improved medical device navigation is disclosed. An example system can include a processor configured to determine an emplacement of a 2D medical image in a 3D virtual space, determine an emplacement of a virtual medical device in the 3D space, determine an intersection based on the emplacement of the 2D medical image and the emplacement of the virtual medical device, and/or determine a dynamic point-of-projection location for the virtual medical device based at least in part on the determined intersection. The processor can cause a display to display a rendering of the 2D medical image and a projection of the virtual medical device onto the 2D medical image from a perspective of the dynamic point-of-projection location. The display can include a display that is communicatively coupled to an imaging medical device. The viewing area of the can be parallel to a 2D region associated with the 2D medical image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Luv Kohli, Brian Heaney, Kurtis Keller, Andrei State
  • Publication number: 20190216547
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection indicator in a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2018
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Heaney, Andrei State, Luv Kohli, Sharif Razzaque
  • Patent number: 10314559
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can be used to display portions of a display object, such as a rendered medical image, at different transparency levels. The system can also be used to resolve co-located display objects, such as a co-located image guidance cue and rendered medical image. The system can further be used to adjust a point-of-view location for one or more medical display objects within a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, Andrei State, Brian Heaney
  • Publication number: 20190167354
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image guided surgery. The systems herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound wands or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quickly calibratable surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Heaney, John Martinie, David Iannitti, Andrei State, Sharif Razzaque
  • Patent number: 10278778
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection ghost in a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrei State, Brian Heaney, Luv Kohli, Kurtis Keller, Caroline Green
  • Patent number: 10188467
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection indicator in a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, Andrei State, Luv Kohli, Brian Heaney
  • Patent number: 10136951
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image guided surgery. The systems herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound wands or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quickly calibratable surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, John Martinie, David Iannitti, Andrei State, Brian Heaney
  • Publication number: 20180289344
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system receives emplacement information of medical devices within a predetermined area. The system calculates a viewing angle in a virtual 3D space of a plurality of virtual medical devices corresponding to the plurality of medical devices. The system also causes a display device to display the plurality of virtual medical devices based at least on the calculated viewing angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Caroline Green, Brian Heaney, Sharif Razzaque, Andrei State
  • Publication number: 20180263713
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can be used to determine one or more affected regions corresponding to the operation of one or more medical devices and display at least a portion of the one or more affected regions. The affected regions can correspond to predicted affected regions and/or dynamic affected regions and can be based at least in part on a variance parameter of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Andrei State, Luv Kohli, Sharif Razzaque, Brian Heaney
  • Publication number: 20180116731
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection ghost in a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Andrei State, Brian Heaney, Luv Kohli, Kurtis Keller, Caroline Green
  • Patent number: 9901406
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can be used to determine one or more affected regions corresponding to the operation of one or more medical devices and display at least a portion of the one or more affected regions. The affected regions can correspond to predicted affected regions and/or dynamic affected regions and can be based at least in part on a variance parameter of the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrei State, Luv Kohli, Sharif Razzaque, Brian Heaney
  • Publication number: 20170360395
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection indicator in a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, Luv Kohli, Andrei State, Brian Heaney, Kurtis Keller, Caroline Green
  • Patent number: 9675319
    Abstract: A system and method for providing image guidance for placement of one or more medical devices at a target location. The system can determine one or more intersections between a medical device and an image region based at least in part on first emplacement data and second emplacement data. Using the determined intersections, the system can cause one or more displays to display perspective views of image guidance cues, including an intersection indicator in a virtual 3D space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: InnerOptic Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, Luv Kohli, Andrei State, Brian Heaney, Kurtis Keller, Caroline Green
  • Publication number: 20170128139
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image guided surgery. The systems herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound wands or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quickly calibratable surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, John Martinie, David Iannitti, Andrei State, Brian Heaney
  • Publication number: 20170065352
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image management in image-guided medical procedures. Some embodiments herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound transducers or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets and allow the operator to control the presentation of regions of interest. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quick calibration of surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, Andrei State, Caroline Green, Brian Heaney
  • Patent number: 9398936
    Abstract: Presented herein are methods, systems, devices, and computer-readable media for image guided surgery. The systems herein allow a physician to use multiple instruments for a surgery and simultaneously provide image-guidance data for those instruments. Various embodiments disclosed herein provide information to physicians about procedures they are performing, the devices (such as ablation needles, ultrasound wands or probes, scalpels, cauterizers, etc.) they are using during the procedure, the relative emplacements or poses of these devices, prediction information for those devices, and other information. Some embodiments provide useful information about 3D data sets. Additionally, some embodiments provide for quickly calibratable surgical instruments or attachments for surgical instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: INNEROPTIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Sharif Razzaque, John Martinie, David Iannitti, Andrei State, Brian Heaney