Patents by Inventor David A. Garlow

David A. Garlow 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: 20240099678
    Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
  • Patent number: 11925494
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
  • Publication number: 20240041413
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. CLOUTIER, Elizabeth A. LEVASSEUR
  • Patent number: 11839504
    Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
  • Patent number: 11786192
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Publication number: 20230320681
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system using various selection techniques. The selection techniques may be used to assist in generating selected images for viewing. Selection techniques may include moving a filter to filter a selected portion of an imaging beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Kyo C. JIN
  • Patent number: 11771391
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • Patent number: 11678849
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system using various selection techniques. The selection techniques may be used to assist in generating selected images for viewing. Selection techniques may include moving a filter to filter a selected portion of an imaging beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Kyo C. Jin
  • Publication number: 20230089854
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed to include an elongate member supported by a plurality of wheels, where the elongate member is extendable in a horizontal axis such that a distance between two of the plurality of wheels is increased when the elongate member is extended in the horizontal axis; a trolley slidably secured to the elongate member, where the trolley includes a base portion and an upper portion. The base portion moves in the horizontal axis along the elongate member and the upper portion is rotatably mounted to the base portion, where the upper portion is configured to rotate at least 90 degrees relative to the base portion and elongate member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Patent number: 11564646
    Abstract: A transformable imaging system configured to operate in at least two configurations. A first configuration may be open and a second configuration may be closed. The closed configuration may allow for imaging in along an arc greater than 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford M. Risher-Kelly, Ziad F. Elghazzawi, David A. Garlow
  • Patent number: 11534120
    Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining long-film images of an anatomical element of a patient or of another object includes a wheeled base comprising an elongate track; a trolley comprising a base portion slidably connected to the elongate track and an upper portion rotatably connected to the base portion, the trolley slidable along the elongate track a distance of at least 40 cm; a C-shaped arm defining a semi-circle about a C-shaped arm axis, the C-shaped arm rotatably supported by the upper portion of the trolley; a source fixedly secured to the C-shaped arm; and a detector fixedly secured to the C-shaped arm opposite the source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Publication number: 20220313186
    Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
  • Publication number: 20220296185
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. CLOUTIER, Elizabeth A. LEVASSEUR
  • Publication number: 20220296195
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick A. HELM, Rasika A. PARKAR, Robert J. REDDY, Kyo C. JIN, Seunghoon NAM, Andre SOUZA, Xiaodong TAO, David A. GARLOW, John R. MARTIN
  • Publication number: 20220265232
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. CLOUTIER, John T. HICKEY
  • Patent number: 11399784
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
  • Patent number: 11369324
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Patent number: 11364006
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system in a selected manner and/or motion. More than one projection may be combined to generate and create a selected view of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Kyo C. Jin, Seunghoon Nam, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • Patent number: 11357461
    Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
  • Patent number: 11344268
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey