Patents by Inventor Donald T. Settergren

Donald T. Settergren 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 densitometry
    Patent number: 7134786
    Abstract: A dual energy x-ray densitometer is incorporated into a standard patient examination table to provide improved access to this screening tool during regular examinations. A repositionable scanning head allows the table to remain unobstructed when scanning is not occurring and a limited scanning area allows the examination table to retain 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology
    Inventors: Donald T. Settergren, Joseph P. Bisek, David Ergun
  • Examination table providing x-ray densitometry
    Publication number: 20040202289
    Abstract: A dual energy x-ray densitometer is incorporated into a standard patient examination table to provide improved access to this screening tool during regular examinations. A repositionable scanning head allows the table to remain unobstructed when scanning is not occurring and a limited scanning area allows the examination table to retain 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventors: Donald T. Settergren, Joseph P. Bisek, David Ergun