Patents by Inventor Daniel Hardesty

Daniel Hardesty 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).

  • SELF-ALIGNMENT OF RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080112541
    Abstract: An imaging system 10 is provided comprising an x-ray source 12, a detector 14, and an alignment device 38 adapted to align the detector 14 with the x-ray source 12 using an x-ray beam transmitted from the x-ray source 12. A method of positioning and aligning an imaging system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel Hardesty
  • Self-alignment of radiographic imaging system
    Publication number: 20060280293
    Abstract: An imaging system 10 is provided comprising an x-ray source 12, a detector 14, and an alignment device 38 adapted to align the detector 14 with the x-ray source 12 using an x-ray beam transmitted from the x-ray source 12. A method of positioning and aligning an imaging system is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Hardesty
  • Financial transaction system with retirement saving benefit
    Patent number: 6105865
    Abstract: The system is a rebate program for the benefit of participating individuals such as wage earners. Participating individuals apply and are approved and are issued a card with an identifiable account number using credit approval systems. The card may include debit, smart card, customer loyalty and security features. The rebate is calculated and transferred to the participant's account in a trust fund. The card may also be used to engage in other financial transactions. The system may include a wide range of retail merchants as well as professional services available to the participant. Funds are disbursed to the participant upon the occurrence of certain specified events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Laurence Daniel Hardesty