Patents by Inventor Gilbert McKenna

Gilbert McKenna 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: 8692213
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are described herein for handling an examination surface for radiology or other operations. That is, an examination surface support structure can be integrally coupled with a support component of a radiology apparatus so that an examination surface and an object optionally placed thereon are supported during an operation. An examination surface transport component can be docked with an examination surface docking component that is operably coupled with the examination surface support structure so that the examination surface can be exchanged between the transport component and the radiology apparatus. An examination surface transit component that is operably coupled with the examination surface support structure can engage the examination surface in order to move the examination surface into and out of an operation region of the apparatus, such as during a scanning or dosage operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Analogic Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Abenaim, Gilbert McKenna
  • Publication number: 20120049084
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are described herein for handling an examination surface for radiology or other operations. That is, an examination surface support structure can be integrally coupled with a support component of a radiology apparatus so that an examination surface and an object optionally placed thereon are supported during an operation. An examination surface transport component can be docked with an examination surface docking component that is operably coupled with the examination surface support structure so that the examination surface can be exchanged between the transport component and the radiology apparatus. An examination surface transit component that is operably coupled with the examination surface support structure can engage the examination surface in order to move the examination surface into and out of an operation region of the apparatus, such as during a scanning or dosage operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: Analogic Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Abenaim, Gilbert McKenna
  • Patent number: 7180978
    Abstract: A system for positioning a mammography unit includes a C-arm, an x-ray tube mounted at one end of the C-arm, and a compressor-Bucky assembly mounted at an opposite end of the C-arm. The compressor-Bucky assembly includes a film receptor (preferably a Bucky grid) and a plate-like compressor. The x-ray tube and the compressor-Bucky assembly can be rotated together with the C-arm about a center of rotation. In addition, the x-ray tube and the compressor-Bucky assembly can be rotated independently of one another within the C-arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Assignee: Analogic Corporation
    Inventor: Gilbert McKenna
  • Publication number: 20050100129
    Abstract: A system for positioning a mammography unit includes a C-arm, an x-ray tube mounted at one end of the C-arm, and a compressor-Bucky assembly mounted at an opposite end of the C-arm. The compressor-Bucky assembly includes a film receptor (preferably a Bucky grid) and a plate-like compressor. The x-ray tube and the compressor-Bucky assembly can be rotated together with the C-arm about a center of rotation. In addition, the x-ray tube and the compressor-Bucky assembly can be rotated independently of one another within the C-arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Inventor: Gilbert McKenna