Patents by Inventor Casey Messick

Casey Messick 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: 20260248474
    Abstract: This application describes dental X-ray devices and systems that use a rotating X-ray source to take two-dimensional (2D) images from multiple angles and then reconstruct a three-dimensional (3D) image using those 2D images. The X-ray imaging system contains an X-ray head with an X-ray source configured to rotate within the X-ray head, an X-ray detector and an aligner containing a proximal portion removably connected to the X-ray head, a distal portion configured to hold the X-ray detector, and an extender connecting the proximal and distal portions. The aligner is configured to rotate while attached to the front of the X-ray head, keeping the X-ray sensor aligned with the X-ray source as it rotates within the X-ray head and keeping the sensor at the same distance relative to the X-ray source when each X-ray image is captured by the sensor. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2025
    Publication date: August 27, 2026
    Inventors: Thomas L. YOUD, Casey Messick, Kolby Black, Brad Allen
  • Patent number: 10849579
    Abstract: Supporting devices for small and portable X-ray devices are described. In particular, this application describes supporting devices for portable X-ray devices containing a movable base unit with multiple legs with different lengths and heights configured so that the legs have a nestable configuration, an adjustable member extending from the mobile base unit so the adjustable member has an adjustable height, an extension arm connected to the adjustable member so the extension arm collapses toward and extends away from the adjustable member, and a connecting member connecting the extension arm with a portable x-ray device so the connecting member can rotate up to 360 degrees in the x, y, or z direction. The connecting member can also connect the extension arm with a portable x-ray device so the portable x-ray device is removable from the connecting member and capable of being operated independently by hand. Other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Turner Imaging Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: D. Clark Turner, Thomas L. Youd, Casey Messick
  • Publication number: 20200163634
    Abstract: Supporting devices for small and portable X-ray devices are described in this application. In particular, this application describes a supporting device for a portable X-ray device that contains a movable base unit containing multiple legs with different lengths and heights configured so that the legs have a nestable configuration, an adjustable member extending from the mobile base unit where the adjustable member is configured with an adjustable height, an extension arm connected to the adjustable member where the extension arm is configured to collapse toward and extend away from the adjustable arm, and a connecting member configured to connect the extension arm with a portable x-ray device where the connecting member is able to rotate up to 360 degrees in the x, y, or z direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: D. Clark Turner, Thomas L. Youd, Casey Messick