Patents by Inventor David Lowry Ergun

David Lowry Ergun 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).

  • Examination table providing x-ray imaging
    Patent number: 7168854
    Abstract: A multi-use examination table provides x-ray imaging thereby conserving examination room space and to speed patient examination while retaining standard examination table features such as table extensions, foot end drawers, trays and stirrups, and a step for access to the high examination table surface. A repositionable imaging boom allows the table to remain unobstructed when x-ray imaging is not required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2007
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: David Lowry Ergun, Richard Franklin Morris
  • Bone densitometer providing improved longitudinal studies
    Patent number: 7069066
    Abstract: An x-ray densitometry system provides improved analysis of bone images taken of a patient over a course of time by comparing the images to deduce positioning errors and/or to correct positioning errors for improved quantitative assessment of the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Scott Steven Zeller, Grant Morey Stevens, Paul Eugene Markwardt, Russell Harry Nord, Robert Washkenko, David Lowry Ergun
  • Examination table providing x-ray imaging
    Publication number: 20040234042
    Abstract: A multi-use examination table provides x-ray imaging thereby conserving examination room space and to speed patient examination while retaining standard examination table features such as table extensions, foot end drawers, trays and stirrups, and a step for access to the high examination table surface. A repositionable imaging boom allows the table to remain unobstructed when x-ray imaging is not required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Inventors: David Lowry Ergun, Richard Franklin Morris