Patents by Inventor Edward J. THORNTON, III

Edward J. THORNTON, III 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: 11324464
    Abstract: A mobile radiography apparatus includes a moveable transport frame and an adjustable support arm attached thereto to support an x-ray source. At least one digital detector storage slot in the transport frame is configured to receive and to controllably lower at least one portable radiographic detector into the slot at a controlled speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward J. Thornton, III, Todd R. Minnigh
  • Publication number: 20210022696
    Abstract: A mobile radiography apparatus includes a moveable transport frame and an adjustable support arm attached thereto to support an x-ray source. At least one digital detector storage slot in the transport frame is configured to receive and to controllably lower at least one portable radiographic detector into the slot at a controlled speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Edward J. THORNTON, III, Todd R. MINNIGH