Patents by Inventor David Garlow

David 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: 20220031268
    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: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
  • Publication number: 20210386388
    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: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Publication number: 20210345978
    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: July 26, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Patrick A. Helm, Rasika A. Parkar, Robert J. Reddy, Seunghoon Nam, Kyo C. Jin, Andre Souza, Xiaodong Tao, David A. Garlow, John R. Martin
  • Publication number: 20210267561
    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: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: September 2, 2021
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Kyo C. JIN
  • Patent number: 11071507
    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: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    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
  • Publication number: 20210153826
    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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2021
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Clifford M. Risher-Kelly, Ziad F. Elghazzawi, David A. Garlow
  • Publication number: 20210145392
    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: January 4, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    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: 11006910
    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: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Kyo C. Jin
  • Patent number: 10888294
    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: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    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: 10888288
    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: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Clifford M. Risher-Kelly, Ziad F. Elghazzawi, David A. Garlow
  • Patent number: 10881371
    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: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    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
  • Publication number: 20200390407
    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: August 27, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Kyo C. JIN
  • Patent number: 10849576
    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: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Patent number: 10806413
    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: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier
  • Publication number: 20200297293
    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 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Patent number: 10758194
    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: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Kyo C. Jin
  • Publication number: 20200205763
    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: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    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: 20200205758
    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: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    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: 20200205764
    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: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    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: 10682103
    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: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur