Patents by Inventor J. David Stienmier
J. David Stienmier 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: 10485509Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: ArcScan, Inc.Inventors: George J. Eilers, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber, John D. Watson
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Publication number: 20160270762Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage. A method and apparatus are disclosed for performing an ultrasound scan on a body part and specifically an instrument which directly attaches to the surface of the body. This apparatus provides high resolution images and increased depth of imaging for high resolution ultrasound of targeted subsurface body tissues. Targeted tissues may include joints, ocular structures, and internal organs. The method and apparatus stabilize and provide accurate determination of the position of the body part relative to the ultrasound probe.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: George J. Eilers, Heather Hoops, David Mabe, Ben Terry, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber, John D. Watson, Andrew K. Levien
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Publication number: 20140249422Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: ArcScan, Inc.Inventors: George J. Eilers, Heather Hoops, David Mabe, Ben Terry, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber, John D. Watson
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Patent number: 8758252Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: ArcScan, Inc.Inventors: George J. Eilers, Heather Hoops, David Mabe, Ben Terry, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber, John D. Watson
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Patent number: 8732878Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a method for securing a patient for a medical procedure and specifically for an innovative headrest system for securing a patient for an ocular imaging procedure. The approach avoids the need for linkages and sliding rods and such. Instead, it relies on three independently movable face rests (two for the forehead or temples and one for the chin) each with a deformable cushion that is urged into conformity with the patient's head and chin during an adjustment phase of operation. Once a comfortable position and suitable conforming shape is achieved, the positions of the face rests are rigidly fixed and the shape of the cushions are rendered rigid and non-deformable, by application of a light vacuum, for the procedural or imaging phase of operation.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: ArcScan, Inc.Inventors: George J. Eilers, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber
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Publication number: 20140049752Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a method for securing a patient for a medical procedure and specifically for an innovative headrest system for securing a patient for an ocular imaging procedure. The approach avoids the need for linkages and sliding rods and such. Instead, it relies on three independently movable face rests (two for the forehead or temples and one for the chin) each with a deformable cushion that is urged into conformity with the patient's head and chin during an adjustment phase of operation. Once a comfortable position and suitable conforming shape is achieved, the positions of the face rests are rigidly fixed and the shape of the cushions are rendered rigid and non-deformable, by application of a light vacuum, for the procedural or imaging phase of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: George J. Eilers, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber
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Publication number: 20140039585Abstract: A cold therapy apparatus, a cold therapy system and a method of using a cold therapy apparatus, including a method for lowering the body temperatures in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Talus Research + Design, LLCInventors: J. David Stienmier, Eric R. Kelso
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Patent number: 8510883Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a method for securing a patient for a medical procedure and specifically for an innovative headrest system for securing a patient for an ocular imaging procedure. The approach avoids the need for linkages and sliding rods and such. Instead, it relies on three independently movable face rests (two for the forehead or temples and one for the chin) each with a deformable cushion that is urged into conformity with the patient's head and chin during an adjustment phase of operation. Once a comfortable position and suitable conforming shape is achieved, the positions of the face rests are rigidly fixed and the shape of the cushions are rendered rigid and non-deformable, by application of a light vacuum, for the procedural or imaging phase of operation.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Arcscan, Inc.Inventors: George J. Eilers, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber
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Patent number: 8496588Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of rapidly obtaining ultrasonic images of the eye using a set of procedural options that can be automated by a positioning mechanism that can be controlled by software.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Arcscan, Inc.Inventors: George J. Eilers, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber, Eric Osmann, Randy Rasmussen, Paul McGregor, Olga Medvedeva
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Publication number: 20120209361Abstract: A cold therapy apparatus, a cold therapy system and a method of using a cold therapy apparatus, including a method for lowering the body temperature in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: TALUS RESEARCH + DESIGN, LLCInventors: Warren Mauter, Ray F. Paschal, Nancy G. Paschal, Eric R. Kelso, David D. Mabe, J. David Stienmier
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Publication number: 20110099718Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for a method for securing a patient for a medical procedure and specifically for an innovative headrest system for securing a patient for an ocular imaging procedure. The approach avoids the need for linkages and sliding rods and such. Instead, it relies on three independently movable face rests (two for the forehead or temples and one for the chin) each with a deformable cushion that is urged into conformity with the patient's head and chin during an adjustment phase of operation. Once a comfortable position and suitable conforming shape is achieved, the positions of the face rests are rigidly fixed and the shape of the cushions are rendered rigid and non-deformable, by application of a light vacuum, for the procedural or imaging phase of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: May 5, 2011Applicant: ARCSCAN, INC.Inventors: George J. Eilers, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber
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Publication number: 20100004537Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of rapidly obtaining ultrasonic images of the eye using a set of procedural options that can be automated by a positioning mechanism that can be controlled by software.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Applicant: ArcScan, Inc.Inventors: George J. Eilers, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber, Eric Osmann, Randy Rasmussen, Paul McGregor, Olga Medvedeva
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Publication number: 20090192389Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to various aspects of imaging systems, including permeable and impermeable barriers separating liquid compartments, one of which contains the object to be imaged and the other an ultrasonic transducer, a fluidic bearing between a transducer carriage and guide supporting the carriage, a linear motor for the carriage, and a location sensing device for the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: ARCSCAN, INC.Inventors: George J. Eilers, Heather Hoops, David Mabe, Ben Terry, J. David Stienmier, Wes Weber, John D. Watson