Patents by Inventor Hans Martin Schot
Hans Martin Schot 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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Patent number: 9381377Abstract: The invention relates to a real time radiation treatment planning system for use in effecting radiation therapy of a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body using hollow needles. According to embodiments of the invention, the system may include a processing means processing means-configured to perform a three-dimensional imaging algorithm and a three-dimensional image segmentation algorithm, with respect to one or more specific organs within the pre-selected anatomical portion and with respect to the needles, for converting the image data obtained with an imaging means into a three-dimensional image of the anatomical portion, using at least one single or multi-objective anatomy-based genetic optimization algorithm.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: Nucletron Operations B.V.Inventors: Johann Kindlein, Dimos Baltas, Georgios Sakas, Frans Kuipers, Hans Martin Schot
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Publication number: 20150105606Abstract: The invention relates to a real time radiation treatment planning system for use in effecting radiation therapy of a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body using hollow needles. According to embodiments of the invention, the system may include a processing means processing means-configured to perform a three-dimensional imaging algorithm and a three-dimensional image segmentation algorithm, with respect to one or more specific organs within the pre-selected anatomical portion and with respect to the needles, for converting the image data obtained with an imaging means into a three-dimensional image of the anatomical portion, using at least one single or multi-objective anatomy-based genetic optimization algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventors: Johann Kindlein, Dimos Baltas, Georgios Sakas, Frans Kuipers, Hans Martin Schot
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Patent number: 8744553Abstract: The invention relates to a real time radiation treatment planning system for use in effecting radiation therapy of a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body using hollow needles. According to embodiments of the invention, the system may include a processing means processing means-configured to perform a three-dimensional imaging algorithm and a three-dimensional image segmentation algorithm, with respect to one or more specific organs within the pre-selected anatomical portion and with respect to the needles, for converting the image data obtained with an imaging means into a three-dimensional image of the anatomical portion, using at least one single or multi-objective anatomy-based genetic optimization algorithm.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Nucletron Operations B.V.Inventors: Johann Kindlein, Dimos Baltas, Georgios Sakas, Frans Kulpers, Hans Martin Schot
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Patent number: 8301228Abstract: The invention relates to a real time radiation treatment planning system for use in effecting radiation therapy of a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body using hollow needles. According to embodiments of the invention, the system may include a processing means processing means-configured to perform a three-dimensional imaging algorithm and a three-dimensional image segmentation algorithm, with respect to one or more specific organs within the pre-selected anatomical portion and with respect to the needles, for converting the image data obtained with an imaging means into a three-dimensional image of the anatomical portion, using at least one single or multi-objective anatomy-based genetic optimization algorithm.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2011Date of Patent: October 30, 2012Assignee: Nucletron Operations B.V.Inventors: Johann Kindlein, Dimos Baltas, Georgios Sakas, Frans Kuipers, Hans Martin Schot
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Publication number: 20110288361Abstract: The invention relates to a real time radiation treatment planning system for use in effecting radiation therapy of a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body using hollow needles. According to embodiments of the invention, the system may include a processing means processing means-configured to perform a three-dimensional imaging algorithm and a three-dimensional image segmentation algorithm, with respect to one or more specific organs within the pre-selected anatomical portion and with respect to the needles, for converting the image data obtained with an imaging means into a three-dimensional image of the anatomical portion, using at least one single or multi-objective anatomy-based genetic optimization algorithm.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventors: Johann KINDLEIN, Dimos Baltas, Georgios Sakas, Frans Kuipers, Hans Martin Schot
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Patent number: 7899517Abstract: A real time radiation treatment planning system for use in effecting radiation therapy of a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body. A processor is provided with a three-dimensional imaging algorithm and a three-dimensional image segmentation algorithm for at least the specific organs within the anatomical portion and the needles. The processor converts the image data into a three-dimensional image of the anatomical portion using at least one single or multi-objective anatomy based genetic optimization algorithm. The processor determines in real time the optimal number and position of the hollow needles, the position of the energy emitting source within each hollow needle and the dwell times of the energy emitting source at each position. For post planning purposes, the processor determines, based on three-dimensional image information in real time, the real needle positions and the dwell times of the energy emitting source for each position.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2003Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Assignee: Nucletron B.V.Inventors: Johann Kindlein, Dimos Baltas, Georgios Sakas, Frans Kuipers, Hans Martin Schot
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Patent number: 7749150Abstract: The invention relates to a device for radiation treatment of proliferative tissue surrounding a cavity in an animal body comprising a radiation delivering means for placing at least one energy emitting source at a desired position within the cavity for performing radiation treatment. The device includes at least one permanent implant element for placement in the body cavity that is made from a non-deformable material and has an outer surface around which the inner surface of the body cavity will adapt or conform itself. The invention aims to provide a device and method for radiation treatment of proliferative tissue surrounding a cavity in an animal body, wherein the radiation treatment is performed in a far more accurate and reproducible manner and wherein the device causes far less discomfort to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2005Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Nucletron B.V.Inventors: Johann Kindlein, Hans Martin Schot
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Patent number: 7267643Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for temporarily inserting and positioning at least one energy emitting source in an animal body, wherein the apparatus comprises at least: a hollow open needle having a proximal needle end and a distal needle end to be inserted into the body, so as to provide a channel in the body; a guide tube having a proximal guide tube end and a distal guide tube end to be inserted into the hollow open needle; the hollow open needle being retractable from the body over the guide tube; a first fixing element for fixating the guide tube with said proximal guide tube end relative to the body; a catheter tube having a closed distal catheter tube end and an open proximal catheter tube end to be inserted with its distal catheter tube end until a predetermined depth into the guide tube and the body via said proximal guide tube end and fixating the catheter tube to the guide tube; at least one energy emitting source for insertion into the catheter tube via said proximal catheter tubType: GrantFiled: June 3, 2003Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Nucletron B.V.Inventors: Albert Dirk Adrianus Koster, Frits Van Krieken, Hans Martin Schot
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Publication number: 20040034312Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for temporarily inserting and positioning at least one energy emitting source in an animal body, wherein the apparatus comprises at least: a hollow open needle having a proximal needle end and a distal needle end to be inserted into the body, so as to provide a channel in the body; a guide tube having a proximal guide tube end and a distal guide tube end to be inserted into the hollow open needle; the hollow open needle being retractable from the body over the guide tube; a first fixing element for fixating the guide tube with said proximal guide tube end relative to the body; a catheter tube having a closed distal catheter tube end and an open proximal catheter tube end to be inserted with its distal catheter tube end until a predetermined depth into the guide tube and the body via said proximal guide tube end and fixating the catheter tube to the guide tube; at least one energy emitting source for insertion into the catheter tube via said proximal catheter tubType: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: Albert Dirk Adrianus Koster, Frits Van Krieken, Hans Martin Schot
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Publication number: 20030233123Abstract: The invention relates to a real time radiation treatment planning system for use in effecting radiation therapy of a pre-selected anatomical portion of an animal body according to the preamble of claim 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2003Publication date: December 18, 2003Inventors: Johann Kindlein, Dimos Baltas, Georgios Sakas, Frans Kuipers, Hans Martin Schot
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Patent number: 6251060Abstract: A method and apparatus for temporarily inserting a radioactive source in a body. A flexible, closed-end sheath is first inserted in the body in a known way. Thereafter a radiation device having a radioactive source therein is inserted into the sheath and detachably connected to a fixing element. After a predetermined period of time, the radiation device is disconnected from the fixing element and removed from the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1999Date of Patent: June 26, 2001Assignee: Nucletron B.V.Inventors: Eric Van't Hooft, Hans Martin Schot, Albert Dirk Adrianus Koster, Lu Anne Johnson