Patents by Inventor David Byron

David Byron 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).

  • Patent number: 11093051
    Abstract: This patent provides a method and apparatus for improving the spatial resolution of the display, so that it appears less pixelated. This is accomplished by generating a first portion of an image that corresponds to a user's fovea and a second portion of the image that corresponds to areas of non-fovea regions of the retina. For the region of the image that corresponds to the fovea, the display uses high spatial resolution of pixels, so that the display is optimized for the user's central vision which has the highest visual acuity. For regions of the image that do not correspond to the fovea, the display uses a lower spatial resolution of pixels. Furthermore, the first portion of the image with the high spatial resolution can be moved within the image so as to accommodate various look angles and convergence points of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Edwin Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Patent number: 11083064
    Abstract: A method of retrofitting a plurality of LED bulbs to a fluorescent tube fixture with a ballast, a fluorescent tube receptacle, a reflector housing and a lens comprises: removing the lens from the reflector housing; disconnecting the ballast from a mains power supply line and removing the ballast and the fluorescent tube receptacle from the housing. The mains mains power supply is wired to a plurality of Edison socket light-emitting diode (LED) bulb sockets extending from a body defining an electrical junction box and threading a plurality of LED bulbs into the bulb sockets. The electrical junction box is mounted to the reflector housing. The fixture lens is reinstalled to the housing such that the bulb adapter is received in an enclosure defined by the housing and the lens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: INTELLIGENT LIGHTING TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Jose Temporao, David Byron
  • Publication number: 20210228410
    Abstract: This patent discloses an apparatus that protects a user's eyes from the dangerous particulates in the atmosphere. A high efficiency filter is utilized in conjunction with goggles or eye glasses to prevent dangerous particulates in the environment from reaching the compartment of air that touches the eyeballs. This apparatus is designed to help mitigate the spread of the Corona Virus outbreak.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: David Byron Douglas, Robert Edwin Douglas
  • Patent number: 11042980
    Abstract: This patent includes a method for utilizing imaging biomarkers to improve pharmacologic dosing strategies. Specifically, biomarker specific CT and MRI examination protocols are disclosed. Dose adjustments based on imaging biomarkers are discussed. Longitudinal analysis of imaging biomarkers is disclosed assess effectiveness of pharmacotherapy and dosing strategies thereof. Finally, manufacturing of a combination pill with day-to-day variations of drug quantities is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Edwin Douglas, David Byron Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas
  • Patent number: 11036311
    Abstract: Systems and a method for improved 3D visualization on a head display unit are presented herein. Exemplary features include filtering of the volume of interest and viewing the filtered volume of interest via a head display unit with a left eye display and a right eye display. Additional options include zooming and rotating. These features at least improve display of the 3D images to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: D3D Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Douglas, Robert E. Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Patent number: 11016579
    Abstract: Systems and a method are disclosed for improved 3D visualization on a head display unit. Exemplary features include filtering of the volume of interest and viewing the filtered volume of interest via a head display unit with a left eye display and a right eye display. Additional options include zooming and rotating. These features at least improve display of the 3D images to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: D3D Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Douglas, Robert E. Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210124430
    Abstract: Systems and a method for improved 3D visualization on a head display unit are presented herein. Exemplary features include filtering of the volume of interest and viewing the filtered volume of interest via a head display unit with a left eye display and a right eye display. Additional options include zooming and rotating. These features at least improve display of the 3D images to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Douglas, Robert E. Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210124431
    Abstract: Systems and a method are disclosed for improved 3D visualization on a head display unit. Exemplary features include filtering of the volume of interest and viewing the filtered volume of interest via a head display unit with a left eye display and a right eye display. Additional options include zooming and rotating. These features at least improve display of the 3D images to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Douglas, Robert E. Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Patent number: 10973485
    Abstract: A method for improved 3D imaging of a volume is disclosed. The application discussed is improved assessment of complex 3D structures including breast microcalcifications and incorporation of geo-registered tools. The 3D imaging is displayed on a geo-registered head display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Inventors: David Byron Douglas, Robert Edwin Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210105892
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a system includes a ground layer, a first layer, a second layer, and a plurality of vias. The first layer includes a first insulating material and a plurality of first metallic strips. The second layer includes a second insulating material and a plurality of second metallic strips. The plurality of vias electrically connect one or more of the plurality of first metallic strips of the first layer to one or more of the plurality of second metallic strips of the second layer. The plurality of first metallic strips of the first layer and the plurality of second metallic strips of the second layer form a plurality of capacitors and a plurality of conductors. Each capacitor is located in the first layer. Each conductor is partially located in the first layer and partially located in the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventor: David Byron Borlaug
  • Patent number: 10956635
    Abstract: This patent includes a method and apparatus for the generation of a simulated, realistic 3D radiological dataset from CT, MRI, PET, SPECT or DTS examinations. This simulated dataset can be segmented, filtered, manipulated, used with artificial intelligence algorithms and viewed in conjunction with head display units and geo-registered tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventors: David Byron Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas, Robert Edwin Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210072844
    Abstract: An interactive 3D cursor facilitates selection and manipulation of a three-dimensional volume from a three-dimensional image. The selected volume image may be transparency-adjusted and filtered to remove selected tissues from view. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of tissues in a selected volume may be performed. Location indicators, annotations, and registration markers may be overlaid on selected volume images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Douglas, Robert E. Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Patent number: 10942586
    Abstract: An interactive 3D cursor facilitates selection and manipulation of a three-dimensional volume from a three-dimensional image. The selected volume image may be transparency-adjusted and filtered to remove selected tissues from view. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of tissues in a selected volume may be performed. Location indicators, annotations, and registration markers may be overlaid on selected volume images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2021
    Assignee: D3D Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Douglas, Robert E. Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210065900
    Abstract: A computerized medical diagnostic system uses a training dataset that is updated based on reports generated by a radiologist. AI and/or CAD is used to make an initial determination of no finding, finding, or diagnosis based on the training dataset. Normal results with a high confidence of no finding are not reviewed by the radiologist. Low confidence results, findings, and diagnosis are reviewed by the radiologist. The radiologist generates a report that associates terminology and weighting with marked 3D image volumes. The report is used to update the training dataset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Edwin Douglas, David Byron Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas
  • Patent number: 10936090
    Abstract: An interactive 3D cursor facilitates selection and manipulation of a three-dimensional volume from a three-dimensional image. The selected volume image may be transparency-adjusted and filtered to remove selected tissues from view. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of tissues in a selected volume may be performed. Location indicators, annotations, and registration markers may be overlaid on selected volume images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: D3D Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Douglas, Robert E. Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Publication number: 20210034169
    Abstract: This patent provides a method and apparatus for improving the spatial resolution of the display, so that it appears less pixelated. This is accomplished by generating a first portion of an image that corresponds to a user's fovea and a second portion of the image that corresponds to areas of non-fovea regions of the retina. For the region of the image that corresponds to the fovea, the display uses high spatial resolution of pixels, so that the display is optimized for the user's central vision which has the highest visual acuity. For regions of the image that do not correspond to the fovea, the display uses a lower spatial resolution of pixels. Furthermore, the first portion of the image with the high spatial resolution can be moved within the image so as to accommodate various look angles and convergence points of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Robert Edwin Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Patent number: 10893844
    Abstract: Digital breast tomosynthesis represents an enhanced type of mammogram for detecting breast cancer. In this disclosure, data from digital breast tomosynthesis is reconstructed into a volumetric database with each voxel having a (x, y, z) coordinate and viewed in true 3D using geo-registered head display unit and geo-registered tools for overall enhanced diagnosis. The breast is imaged under various configurations and the internal architecture of an anatomic feature three-dimensionally analyzed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventors: David Byron Douglas, Robert Edwin Douglas, Kathleen Mary Douglas
  • Publication number: 20200409480
    Abstract: An interactive 3D cursor facilitates selection and manipulation of a three-dimensional volume from a three-dimensional image. The selected volume image may be transparency-adjusted and filtered to remove selected tissues from view. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of tissues in a selected volume may be performed. Location indicators, annotations, and registration markers may be overlaid on selected volume images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Kathleen M. Douglas, Robert E. Douglas, David Byron Douglas
  • Publication number: 20200405698
    Abstract: Compositions and method of the present invention comprise novel formulations for increasing the effectiveness of antiviral agents and for preventing and treating symptoms associated with the common cold and viral infections. The present invention is directed to treating symptoms resulting from viral infections and diseases associated with Picornaviridae, Coronaviridae, Orthomyxoviridae, Paramyxovirinae, Reoviridae, and Adenoviridae. The novel formulations provided herein improve the therapeutic ratio of antiviral agents such as pleconaril.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: December 31, 2020
    Inventors: Anand Gumaste, David A. Byron
  • Patent number: 10878639
    Abstract: A simulation is performed by assigning tissue type properties to voxels of a medical image and manipulating the voxels based on the assigned tissue type properties and an input that prompts voxel manipulation. Voxels may also be created and eliminated in response to the input. Tissue type properties may include elasticity, ductility, hardness, density, and thermal conductivity. Manipulation may include changing at least one of voxel size, location, orientation, shape, color, grayscale, and tissue type property value. The input may include insertion of a virtual volume-subtending surgical or anatomic object. Simulations may include virtual motion, deformation of tissue, and radiological dissection for pre-operative planning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventors: David Byron Douglas, Robert E Douglas, Kathleen M Douglas, Max Wintermark