Patents by Inventor H. Silver
H. Silver 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).
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Publication number: 20220012873Abstract: The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for predicting embryo implantation probability. A neural network accesses a set of images depicting an embryo. The neural network determines a correlation between the set of images and images corresponding to other embryos considered during neural network training. The neural network derives an embryo implantation probability associated with the embryo based on known implantation outcomes associated with the other embryos and in view of clinical data associated with a potential recipient of the embryo. An embryo is selected for the potential recipient based at least in part on the derived embryo implantation probability. The neural network can also derive a confidence and/or explanation of why the neural network assigned an embryo implantation probability to an embryo. The confidence can be considered in embryo selection.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: David H. Silver, Yael Gold-Zamir, Alex Bronstein, Martin Feder
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Patent number: 11213265Abstract: According to some aspects, a monochromatic x-ray source is provided. The monochromatic x-ray source comprises an electron source configured to generate electrons, a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target, and a secondary target comprising at least one layer of material capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation emitted by the primary target.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Patent number: 11185714Abstract: According to some aspects, a carrier configured for use with a broadband x-ray source comprising an electron source and a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target is provided. The carrier comprising a housing configured to be removeably coupled to the broadband x-ray source and configured to accommodate a secondary target capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation, the housing comprising a transmissive portion configured to allow broadband x-ray radiation to be transmitted to the secondary target when present, and a blocking portion configured to absorb broadband x-ray radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Patent number: 11158435Abstract: In some aspects, a monochromatic x-ray component for producing monochromatic x-ray radiation from broadband x-ray radiation is provided. The monochromatic x-ray component comprises a housing configured to be positioned proximate a broadband x-ray source, at least one first target arranged to receive broadband x-ray radiation emitted from the broadband x-ray source when the housing is positioned proximate the broadband x-ray source, the at least one first target configured to produce first monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to the received broadband x-ray radiation, and at least one second target to receive at least some of the first monochromatic x-ray radiation produced by the at least one first target when the at least one second target is positioned within the monochromatic x-ray component, the at least one second target configured to produce second monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to the received first monochromatic x-ray radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Patent number: 11109918Abstract: A system, device, and method for therapeutic deep tissue massage is disclosed. The therapeutic deep tissue massage device includes an apparatus for use in therapeutic massage applications in which forces are provided to an outer surface of a user's, whether human or animal, body and subcutaneously within the user's tissues.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Inventor: Alan H. Silver
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Publication number: 20210251585Abstract: According to some aspects, an x-ray apparatus for imaging and/or radiation therapy is provided, the x-ray apparatus comprises an electron source capable of generating electrons, at least one first target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source, the at least one first target comprising material that, in response to being irradiated by the electrons, emits broad spectrum x-ray radiation, at least one second target arranged to receive at least some of the broad spectrum x-ray radiation, the at least one second target comprising material that, in response to irradiation by broad spectrum x-ray radiation from the first target, emits monochromatic x-ray radiation, and at least one detector positioned to detect at least some of the monochromatic x-ray radiation emitted from the at least one second target.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Publication number: 20210123873Abstract: According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising generating first monochromatic x-ray radiation at a first energy, directing at least some of the first monochromatic x-ray radiation to irradiate subject matter of interest, detecting at least some of the first monochromatic x-ray radiation transmitted through the subject matter of interest, and determining information about a chemical composition of the subject matter of interest based, at least in part, on the detected first monochromatic x-ray radiation and the first energy.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Applicant: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Patent number: 10927969Abstract: A method and apparatus for auto range control are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a projector configured to project a sequence of light patterns on an object; a first camera configured to capture a sequence of images of the object illuminated with the projected light patterns; a controller coupled to the projector and first camera and operable to receive the sequence of images and perform range control by controlling power of the sequence of light patterns being projected on the object and exposure time of a camera based on information obtained from the sequence of images captured by the camera.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Aviad Zabatani, Erez Sperling, Ofir Mulla, Ron Kimmel, Alex Bronstein, Michael Bronstein, David H. Silver, Ohad Menashe, Vitaly Surazhsky
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Patent number: 10857383Abstract: According to some aspects, a carrier configured for use with a broadband x-ray source comprising an electron source and a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target is provided. The carrier comprising a housing configured to be removably coupled to the broadband x-ray source and configured to accommodate a secondary target capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation, the housing comprising a transmissive portion configured to allow broadband x-ray radiation to be transmitted to the secondary target when present, and a blocking portion configured to absorb broadband x-ray radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Publication number: 20200368410Abstract: Devices and methods herein remove water from human or animal biological waste fluids using one or more forward osmosis filters. The devices allow for the volume of liquid or semi-liquid waste, including potentially infectious liquid waste, to be filtered to reduce potential exposure of healthcare staff to infectious liquid waste. On a hospital, healthcare staff, or individual patient basis, removing water and concentrating the waste can reduce challenges in management and disposal of the waste. Devices herein use forward osmosis to manage and filter, using one or more suitably sized filter(s), biological fluid exudate from wounds. The devices can be constructed to transport water present in the exudate away from a wound. The wound treatment devices herein not only allow for fluid from wounds to be filtered but also provide structures that can protect wounds from external contaminants, including bacteria and viruses.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventor: Brian H. Silver
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Patent number: 10818467Abstract: According to some aspects, a monochromatic x-ray source is provided. The monochromatic x-ray source comprises an electron source configured to generate electrons, a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target, and a secondary target comprising at least one layer of material capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation emitted by the primary target.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Patent number: 10806946Abstract: According to some aspects, a carrier configured for use with a broadband x-ray source comprising an electron source and a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target is provided. The carrier comprising a housing configured to be removeably coupled to the broadband x-ray source and configured to accommodate a secondary target capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation, the housing comprising a transmissive portion configured to allow broadband x-ray radiation to be transmitted to the secondary target when present, and a blocking portion configured to absorb broadband x-ray radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2018Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Patent number: 10775501Abstract: Arrangements (e.g., apparatus, system, method, article of manufacture) for reconstructing a depth image of a scene. Some embodiments include: a processor; and a non-transitory computer readable medium to store a set of instructions for execution by the processor, the set of instructions to cause the processor to perform various operations. Operations include: collecting multiple data sets for a code-modulated light pulse reflected from an object in a scene, with each data set associated with a direction in a set of directions for the reflected code-modulated light pulse; assigning a fitness value to each data set based on one or more parameters of a model; and reconstructing a depth image providing a depth at each direction based on a corresponding data set and fitness value, the depth to correspond with a round-trip delay time of the code-modulated light pulse.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Alex Bronstein, Michael Bronstein, David H. Silver, Ron Kimmel, Erez Sperling, Vitaly Surazhsky, Aviad Zabatani, Ohad Menashe
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Publication number: 20200138388Abstract: According to some aspects, an x-ray apparatus for imaging and/or radiation therapy is provided, the x-ray apparatus comprises an electron source capable of generating electrons, at least one first target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source, the at least one first target comprising material that, in response to being irradiated by the electrons, emits broad spectrum x-ray radiation, at least one second target arranged to receive at least some of the broad spectrum x-ray radiation, the at least one second target comprising material that, in response to irradiation by broad spectrum x-ray radiation from the first target, emits monochromatic x-ray radiation, and at least one detector positioned to detect at least some of the monochromatic x-ray radiation emitted from the at least one second target.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Patent number: 10639407Abstract: A device for expressing human breast milk has a breast shield for bearing against a mother's breast, a vacuum pump for generating a vacuum, a line which connects the vacuum pump to the breast shield and is intended for transmitting the vacuum generated to the breast shield, and a chamber. The line ends on the pump side in a first port of the chamber. The chamber has a second port for connection to a milk collecting container. The two ports in the chamber are connected to each other in terms of fluid communication. During the expressing operation, the line forms a milk line for transporting breast milk expressed in the breast shield to the chamber and from the chamber to the milk collecting container. The pump can be designed to be quiet and small.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: MEDELA HOLDING AGInventors: Beda Weber, Etienne Furrer, André Schlienger, Brian H. Silver, Daniela Wäckerlin, Armin Felber
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Publication number: 20200090827Abstract: In some aspects, a monochromatic x-ray component for producing monochromatic x-ray radiation from broadband x-ray radiation is provided. The monochromatic x-ray component comprises a housing configured to be positioned proximate a broadband x-ray source, at least one first target arranged to receive broadband x-ray radiation emitted from the broadband x-ray source when the housing is positioned proximate the broadband x-ray source, the at least one first target configured to produce first monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to the received broadband x-ray radiation, and at least one second target to receive at least some of the first monochromatic x-ray radiation produced by the at least one first target when the at least one second target is positioned within the monochromatic x-ray component, the at least one second target configured to produce second monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to the received first monochromatic x-ray radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Publication number: 20200072367Abstract: A method and apparatus for auto range control are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a projector configured to project a sequence of light patterns on an object; a first camera configured to capture a sequence of images of the object illuminated with the projected light patterns; a controller coupled to the projector and first camera and operable to receive the sequence of images and perform range control by controlling power of the sequence of light patterns being projected on the object and exposure time of a camera based on information obtained from the sequence of images captured by the camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Aviad Zabatani, Erez Sperling, Ofir Mulla, Ron Kimmel, Alex Bronstein, Michael Bronstein, David H. Silver, Ohad Menashe, Vitaly Surazhsky
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Patent number: 10532223Abstract: According to some aspects, a carrier configured for use with a broadband x-ray source comprising an electron source and a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target is provided. The carrier comprising a housing configured to be removeably coupled to the broadband x-ray source and configured to accommodate a secondary target capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation, the housing comprising a transmissive portion configured to allow broadband x-ray radiation to be transmitted to the secondary target when present, and a blocking portion configured to absorb broadband x-ray radiation.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2018Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Publication number: 20200009402Abstract: According to some aspects, a carrier configured for use with a broadband x-ray source comprising an electron source and a primary target arranged to receive electrons from the electron source to produce broadband x-ray radiation in response to electrons impinging on the primary target is provided. The carrier comprising a housing configured to be removeably coupled to the broadband x-ray source and configured to accommodate a secondary target capable of producing monochromatic x-ray radiation in response to incident broadband x-ray radiation, the housing comprising a transmissive portion configured to allow broadband x-ray radiation to be transmitted to the secondary target when present, and a blocking portion configured to absorb broadband x-ray radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Imagine Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Eric H. Silver
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Patent number: 10493188Abstract: The present invention provides a breastshield for use in a breastpumping system for expressing milk, the breastshield being of such a construction that substantially limits the amount of air between the breast/nipple and the breastshield surrounding the breast/nipple, and most preferably virtually eliminates any air at least in the area of the breast and nipple. In some embodiments, any air in the breastpumping system is substantially eliminated. With the amount of air limited, the mechanism used for generating the pressure difference in the breastshield (e.g., vacuum or negative pressure), such as a diaphragm pump, does not need to do as much work. Less energy is required for the expression of milk, and thus the size of pump used can be decreased, thereby reducing the overall cost of the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: MEDELA HOLDING AGInventors: Brian H. Silver, Samuel B. Levey, Carr Lane Quackenbush, Beda Weber, Etienne Furrer, Daniela Wackerlin