Patents by Inventor Jacob Hoffman

Jacob Hoffman 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: 9907526
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system using software and associated equipment to automatically identify two or more preselected anatomical features by examining pixels within images, such as computerized tomography (CT) scanned images, determining appropriate measurements between such identified features based on dimensions and scaling available within the image file, comparing these measurements to normative data, and providing output of the results to a user, such as medical personnel. In at least one embodiment, the system can measure an interval between a first bone and a second bone that may be useful for medical analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignees: Baylor University, Scott & White Healthcare
    Inventors: Brian A. Garner, Christopher Chaput, Jacob Hoffman
  • Patent number: 9877692
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system using software and associated equipment to automatically identify two or more preselected anatomical features by examining pixels within images, such as computerized tomography (CT) scanned images, determining appropriate measurements between such identified features based on dimensions and scaling available within the image file, comparing these measurements to normative data, and providing output of the results to a user, such as medical personnel. In at least one embodiment, the system can measure an interval between a first anatomical feature and a second anatomical feature that may be useful for medical analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignees: Baylor University, Scott & White Healthcare
    Inventors: Brian A. Garner, Christopher Chaput, Jacob Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20150265235
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system using software and associated equipment to automatically identify two or more preselected anatomical features by examining pixels within images, such as computerized tomography (CT) scanned images, determining appropriate measurements between such identified features based on dimensions and scaling available within the image file, comparing these measurements to normative data, and providing output of the results to a user, such as medical personnel. In at least one embodiment, the system can measure an interval between a first bone and a second bone that may be useful for medical analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Brian A. GARNER, Christopher CHAPUT, Jacob HOFFMAN
  • Publication number: 20150265236
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system using software and associated equipment to automatically identify two or more preselected anatomical features by examining pixels within images, such as computerized tomography (CT) scanned images, determining appropriate measurements between such identified features based on dimensions and scaling available within the image file, comparing these measurements to normative data, and providing output of the results to a user, such as medical personnel. In at least one embodiment, the system can measure an interval between a first anatomical feature and a second anatomical feature that may be useful for medical analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Brian A. GARNER, Christopher CHAPUT, Jacob HOFFMAN
  • Patent number: 9078621
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system using software and associated equipment to automatically identify two or more preselected anatomical features by examining pixels within images such as computerized tomography (CT) scanned images, determining appropriate measurements between such identified features based on dimensions and scaling available within the image file, comparing these measurements to normative data, and providing output of the results to a user, such as medical personnel. In at least one embodiment, system can measure the basion-dens interval (BDI), which has been shown to be an effective indicator of ligament injury within the occipito-cervical complex (“OCC”) that may not present with other symptoms, is not revealed with standard CT imaging, and is of mortal danger to the patient if untreated. The system can automate interpreting CT scanned images and alert medical personnel about the risk of OCC ligament damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignees: Baylor University, Scott & White Healthcare
    Inventors: Brian A. Garner, Christopher Chaput, Jacob Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20140133726
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system using software and associated equipment to automatically identify two or more preselected anatomical features by examining pixels within images such as computerized tomography (CT) scanned images, determining appropriate measurements between such identified features based on dimensions and scaling available within the image file, comparing these measurements to normative data, and providing output of the results to a user, such as medical personnel. In at least one embodiment, system can measure the basion-dens interval (BDI), which has been shown to be an effective indicator of ligament injury within the occipito-cervical complex (“OCC”) that may not present with other symptoms, is not revealed with standard CT imaging, and is of mortal danger to the patient if untreated. The system can automate interpreting CT scanned images and alert medical personnel about the risk of OCC ligament damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicants: SCOTT & WHITE HEALTHCARE, BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Brian A. GARNER, Christopher CHAPUT, Jacob HOFFMAN
  • Patent number: 6988674
    Abstract: An infrared signature suppression system for reducing infrared radiation emitted by a vehicle. The system includes an elongate duct mounted on the vehicle having a hollow interior extending along an axial centerline between an upstream end and a downstream end for transporting exhaust gas emitted by the vehicle, and a baffle positioned in the hollow interior of the duct between the upstream end and the downstream end. At least a portion of at least one of the duct and the baffle includes an emissivity coating for reducing infrared radiation emitted by the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William Steyer, Christopher Marlow Kieffer, John Michael Jasany, Jacob Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20050268595
    Abstract: An infrared signature suppression system for reducing infrared radiation emitted by a vehicle. The system includes an elongate duct mounted on the vehicle having a hollow interior extending along an axial centerline between an upstream end and a downstream end for transporting exhaust gas emitted by the vehicle, and a baffle positioned in the hollow interior of the duct between the upstream end and the downstream end. At least a portion of at least one of the duct and the baffle includes an emissivity coating for reducing infrared radiation emitted by the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2004
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventors: William Steyer, Christopher Kieffer, John Jasany, Jacob Hoffman