Patents by Inventor Daniel C. Anderson
Daniel C. Anderson 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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Patent number: 11930235Abstract: Assets of broadcast network content are targeted to network users of interest based on location information regarding user equipment devices. Asset providers can specify location targeting criteria via a graphical user interface displaying mapping information. This location targeting criteria can then be compared to location information regarding user equipment devices so that assets are delivered to appropriate devices. The comparison of the location targeting criteria to the device location information can be performed at the user equipment devices or at another location. In the latter case, the assets can be addressed to appropriate user equipment devices or appropriate user equipment devices can be directed to select the asset, which is broadcast via the network. In this manner, assets can be targeted to individual network users on a basis independent of network topology.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Invidi Technologies CorporationInventors: Patrick M. Sheehan, Bruce J. Anderson, Daniel C. Wilson
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Patent number: 10071223Abstract: Described herein is a hose, wherein the hose has a length having a distal end and a proximal end, and an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The hose is comprised of a first layer; and a second layer, wherein the first layer and the second layer extend along at least a portion of the length and wherein a longitudinal compressive force applied to either the distal end or the proximal end of the hose causes the first layer to lock against the second layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Assignee: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventor: Daniel C. Anderson
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Publication number: 20160121078Abstract: Described herein is a hose, wherein the hose has a length having a distal end and a proximal end, and an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The hose is comprised of a first layer; and a second layer, wherein the first layer and the second layer extend along at least a portion of the length and wherein a longitudinal compressive force applied to either the distal end or the proximal end of the hose causes the first layer to lock against the second layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: May 5, 2016Applicant: Edwards Lifesciences CorporationInventor: Daniel C. Anderson
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Patent number: 9198755Abstract: Systems and methods treat a heart valve using a magnetically adjustable annuloplasty ring attached to or near a cardiac valve annulus. A changing magnetic field may be used to selectively increase or decrease a circumference of, or otherwise modify the shape of, the implanted annuloplasty ring. The adjustable annuloplasty ring includes a tubular body member, one or more adjustable members, and an internal magnet within the tubular body member. The tubular body member and the one or more adjustable members form a ring shape. The internal magnet is configured to rotate in response to a rotating external magnetic field. The internal magnet is coupled to the one or more adjustable members to change a dimension of the ring shape as the internal magnet rotates. A system for treating a heart valve may include an external adjustment device having one or more external magnets to generate the rotating external magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2012Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Ellipse Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Samuel M. Shaolian, Scott L. Pool, Ross Tsukashima, Daniel C. Anderson
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Publication number: 20150251019Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
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Patent number: 8981324Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical CenterInventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
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Patent number: 8821570Abstract: Annuloplasty rings are employed to treat heart valve defects, such as regurgitation. Synching the heart tissue to the ring restores the valve opening to its approximate original size and operating efficiency. Adjustable annuloplasty rings allow for a proper degree of synching both during open heart surgery and over the patient's lifetime. A subcutaneous port may be coupled to an adjustable annuloplasty ring such that an external activation energy generator can be used to heat the adjustable annuloplasty ring and thereby adjust the size of the annuloplasty ring.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: MiCardia CorporationInventors: Jeffrey P. DuMontelle, Maurice Buchbinder, Samuel M. Shaolian, Ninh H. Dang, Paul A. Molloy, Ross Tsukashima, Brian C. Gray, Daniel C. Anderson
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Publication number: 20140163300Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Loma Linda University Medical CenterInventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
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Patent number: 8569720Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical CenterInventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
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Patent number: 8418288Abstract: A radiation treatment system (100) for accurately delivering radiation to a targeted site within a cancer patient (108) that includes a modular patient support system and a patient positioner (114). The modular patient support system includes a modularly expandable patient pod (200) and at least one immobilization device, such as, for example, a rigid moldable foam cradle (350). The patient pod (200) includes a generally hemi-cylindrical support shell (212) that extends longitudinally between proximal edge (214) and distal edge (216), and transversely between two lateral edges (222, 224). In one embodiment, the lateral edges (222, 224) are tapered to minimize edge effects that result when radiation beams traverse the lateral edges (222, 224).Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical CenterInventors: Daniel W. Miller, Steve K. McAllaster, Jerry D. Slater, Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, Michael F. Moyers
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Publication number: 20120323516Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Loma Linda Univeristy Medical CenterInventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
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Patent number: 8269195Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical CenterInventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
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Publication number: 20120197392Abstract: Annuloplasty rings are employed to treat heart valve defects, such as regurgitation. Synching the heart tissue to the ring restores the valve opening to its approximate original size and operating efficiency. Adjustable annuloplasty rings allow for a proper degree of synching both during open heart surgery and over the patient's lifetime. A subcutaneous port may be coupled to an adjustable annuloplasty ring such that an external activation energy generator can be used to heat the adjustable annuloplasty ring and thereby adjust the size of the annuloplasty ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: MICARDIA CORPORATIONInventors: Jeffrey P. DuMontelle, Maurice Buchbinder, Samuel M. Shaolian, Ninh H. Dang, Paul A. Molloy, Ross Tsukashima, Brian C. Gray, Daniel C. Anderson
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Publication number: 20120104276Abstract: A radiation treatment system (100) for accurately delivering radiation to a targeted site within a cancer patient (108) that includes a modular patient support system and a patient positioner (114). The modular patient support system includes a modularly expandable patient pod (200) and at least one immobilization device, such as, for example, a rigid moldable foam cradle (350). The patient pod (200) includes a generally hemi-cylindrical support shell (212) that extends longitudinally between proximal edge (214) and distal edge (216), and transversely between two lateral edges (222, 224). In one embodiment, the lateral edges (222, 224) are tapered to minimize edge effects that result when radiation beams traverse the lateral edges (222, 224).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Loma Linda University Medical CenterInventors: Daniel W. Miller, Steve K. McAllaster, Jerry D. Slater, Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, Michael F. Moyers
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Patent number: 8093569Abstract: A radiation treatment system (100) for accurately delivering radiation to a targeted site within a cancer patient (108) that includes a modular patient support system and a patient positioner (114). The modular patient support system includes a modularly expandable patient pod (200) and at least one immobilization device, such as, for example, a rigid moldable foam cradle (350). The patient pod (200) includes a generally hemi-cylindrical support shell (212) that extends longitudinally between proximal edge (214) and distal edge (216), and transversely between two lateral edges (222, 224). In one embodiment, the lateral edges (222, 224) are tapered to minimize edge effects that result when radiation beams traverse the lateral edges (222, 224).Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical CentreInventors: Daniel W. Miller, Steve K. McAllaster, Jerry D. Slater, Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, Michael F. Moyers
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Publication number: 20110313516Abstract: A percutaneous magnetic catheter may be used to position one or more magnetic components near a magnetically driven prosthesis in a patient's heart in order to adjust the magnetically driven prosthesis. In certain embodiments, the one or more magnetic components are rotatable. Rotation of the one or more magnetic components cause variations in a magnetic field. Variations in the magnetic field may be utilized to adjust the size or shape of a magnetically driven prosthesis. In this way, a magnetically driven prosthesis may be adjusted after a patient has recovered from a surgery in which the magnetically driven prosthesis was implanted. Further, a magnetically driven prosthesis may be adjusted based upon progression of a heart condition.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2010Publication date: December 22, 2011Applicant: MICARDIA CORPORATIONInventors: Ninh H. Dang, Samuel M. Shaolian, Ross Tsukashima, Daniel C. Anderson
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Publication number: 20100192303Abstract: A radiation treatment system (100) for accurately delivering radiation to a targeted site within a cancer patient (108) that includes a modular patient support system and a patient positioner (114). The modular patient support system includes a modularly expandable patient pod (200) and at least one immobilization device, such as, for example, a rigid moldable foam cradle (350). The patient pod (200) includes a generally hemi-cylindrical support shell (212) that extends longitudinally between proximal edge (214) and distal edge (216), and transversely between two lateral edges (222, 224). In one embodiment, the lateral edges (222, 224) are tapered to minimize edge effects that result when radiation beams traverse the lateral edges (222, 224).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Loma Linda University Medical CenterInventors: Daniel W. Miller, Steve K. McAllaster, Jerry D. Slater, Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, Michael F. Moyers
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Patent number: 7696499Abstract: A radiation treatment system (100) for accurately delivering radiation to a targeted site within a cancer patient (108) that includes a modular patient support system and a patient positioner (114). The modular patient support system includes a modularly expandable patient pod (200) and at least one immobilization device, such as, for example, a rigid moldable foam cradle (350). The patient pod (200) includes a generally hemi-cylindrical support shell (212) that extends longitudinally between proximal edge (214) and distal edge (216), and transversely between two lateral edges (222, 224). In one embodiment, the lateral edges (222, 224) are tapered to minimize edge effects that result when radiation beams traverse the lateral edges (222, 224).Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical CenterInventors: Daniel W. Miller, Steve K. McAllaster, Jerry D. Slater, Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, Michael F. Moyers
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Publication number: 20090248148Abstract: Systems and methods treat a heart valve using a magnetically adjustable annuloplasty ring attached to or near a cardiac valve annulus. A changing magnetic field may be used to selectively increase or decrease a circumference of, or otherwise modify the shape of, the implanted annuloplasty ring. The adjustable annuloplasty ring includes a tubular body member, one or more adjustable members, and an internal magnet within the tubular body member. The tubular body member and the one or more adjustable members form a ring shape. The internal magnet is configured to rotate in response to a rotating external magnetic field. The internal magnet is coupled to the one or more adjustable members to change a dimension of the ring shape as the internal magnet rotates. A system for treating a heart valve may include an external adjustment device having one or more external magnets to generate the rotating external magnetic field.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Applicant: ELLIPSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Samuel M. Shaolian, Scott L. Pool, Ross Tsukashima, Daniel C. Anderson
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Publication number: 20090067577Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann