Patents by Inventor James Montague

James Montague 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).

  • Publication number: 20240260912
    Abstract: X-ray procedure tables with improved structural strength that enable radiation shielding and integrated medical device and monitoring systems. The design allows the incorporation of an integrated patient support structure, radiation shielding and associated devices and conduits for medical care in procedures that employ X-ray imaging. The X-ray procedure table may be formed from a sled table attachable to a pedestal, with at least one side member extending along a bottom of the sled table to add structural rigidity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2024
    Publication date: August 8, 2024
    Applicant: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Patent number: 11974868
    Abstract: X-ray procedure tables with improved structural strength that enable radiation shielding and integrated medical device and monitoring systems. The design allows the incorporation of an integrated patient support structure, radiation shielding and associated devices and conduits for medical care in procedures that employ X-ray imaging. The X-ray procedure table may be formed from a sled table attachable to a pedestal, with at least one side member extending along a bottom of the sled table to add structural rigidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Publication number: 20240099673
    Abstract: A transparent radiation shield, attachable to a patient support platform, and movable to shield a physician from imaging radiation, includes a transparent computer display that is controllable to provide a data overlay on the shield pertaining to patient data and/or x-ray images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Applicant: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Patent number: 11872064
    Abstract: A transparent radiation shield, attachable to a patient support platform, and movable to shield a physician from imaging radiation, includes a transparent computer display that is controllable to provide a data overlay on the shield pertaining to patient data and/or x-ray images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Publication number: 20220354442
    Abstract: X-ray procedure tables with improved structural strength that enable radiation shielding and integrated medical device and monitoring systems. The design allows the incorporation of an integrated patient support structure, radiation shielding and associated devices and conduits for medical care in procedures that employ X-ray imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Patent number: 11432780
    Abstract: X-ray procedure tables with improved structural strength that enable radiation shielding and integrated medical device and monitoring systems. The design allows the incorporation of an integrated patient support structure, radiation shielding and associated devices and conduits for medical care in procedures that employ X-ray imaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Publication number: 20210161484
    Abstract: A transparent radiation shield, attachable to a patient support platform, and movable to shield a physician from imaging radiation, includes a transparent computer display that is controllable to provide a data overlay on the shield pertaining to patient data and/or x-ray images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Patent number: 10945687
    Abstract: A transparent radiation shield, attachable to a patient support platform, and movable to shield a physician from imaging radiation, includes a transparent computer display that is controllable to provide a data overlay on the shield pertaining to patient data and/or x-ray images.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Publication number: 20200093446
    Abstract: X-ray procedure tables with improved structural strength that enable radiation shielding and integrated medical device and monitoring systems. The design allows the incorporation of an integrated patient support structure, radiation shielding and associated devices and conduits for medical care in procedures that employ X-ray imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Publication number: 20190038241
    Abstract: A transparent radiation shield, attachable to a patient support platform, and movable to shield a physician from imaging radiation, includes a transparent computer display that is controllable to provide a data overlay on the shield pertaining to patient data and/or x-ray images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Egg Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Wilson, John P. Gainor, James Montague, Uma S. Valeti
  • Patent number: 9400953
    Abstract: Methods, algorithms, processes, circuits, and/or structures for laser patterning suitable for customized RFID designs are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of laser patterning of an identification device can include the steps of: (i) depositing a patternable resist formulation on a substrate having configurable elements and/or materials thereon; (ii) irradiating the resist formulation with a laser tool sufficiently to change the solubility characteristics of the resist in a developer; and (iii) developing exposed areas of the resist using the developer. Embodiments of the present invention can advantageously provide a relatively low cost and high throughput approach for customized RFID devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA
    Inventors: Criswell Choi, Joerg Rockenberger, Christopher Gudeman, J. Devin Mackenzie, Partick Smith, James Montague Cleeves
  • Publication number: 20160035762
    Abstract: Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and processes for manufacturing the same. The RFID device generally includes (1) a metal antenna and/or inductor; (2) a dielectric layer thereon, to support and insulate integrated circuitry from the metal antenna and/or inductor; (3) a plurality of diodes and a plurality of transistors on the dielectric layer, the diodes having at least one layer in common with the transistors; and (4) a plurality of capacitors in electrical communication with the metal antenna and/or inductor and at least some of the diodes, the plurality of capacitors having at least one layer in common with the plurality of diodes and/or with contacts to the diodes and transistors. The method preferably integrates liquid silicon-containing ink deposition into a cost effective, integrated manufacturing process for the manufacture of RFID circuits. Furthermore, the present RFID tags generally provide higher performance (e.g.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Applicant: THIN FILM ELECTRONICS, ASA
    Inventors: James Montague CLEEVES, J. Devin MACKENZIE, Arvind KAMATH
  • Patent number: 9196641
    Abstract: A method for making an electronic device, such as a MOS transistor, including the steps of forming a plurality of semiconductor islands on an electrically functional substrate, printing a first dielectric layer on or over a first subset of the semiconductor islands and optionally a second dielectric layer on or over a second subset of the semiconductor islands, and annealing. The first dielectric layer contains a first dopant, and the (optional) second dielectric layer contains a second dopant different from the first dopant. The dielectric layer(s), semiconductor islands and substrate are annealed sufficiently to diffuse the first dopant into the first subset of semiconductor islands and, when present, the second dopant into the second subset of semiconductor islands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA
    Inventors: Arvind Kamath, James Montague Cleeves, Joerg Rockenberger, Patrick Smith, Fabio Zurcher
  • Patent number: 9165238
    Abstract: Radio frequency identification (RFID) tags and processes for manufacturing the same. The RFID device generally includes (1) a metal antenna and/or inductor; (2) a dielectric layer thereon, to support and insulate integrated circuitry from the metal antenna and/or inductor; (3) a plurality of diodes and a plurality of transistors on the dielectric layer, the diodes having at least one layer in common with the transistors; and (4) a plurality of capacitors in electrical communication with the metal antenna and/or inductor and at least some of the diodes, the plurality of capacitors having at least one layer in common with the plurality of diodes and/or with contacts to the diodes and transistors. The method preferably integrates liquid silicon-containing ink deposition into a cost effective, integrated manufacturing process for the manufacture of RFID circuits. Furthermore, the present RFID tags generally provide higher performance (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA
    Inventors: James Montague Cleeves, J. Devin MacKenzie, Arvind Kamath
  • Patent number: 9004366
    Abstract: Printed integrated circuitry and attached antenna and/or inductor for sensors, electronic article surveillance (EAS), radio frequency (RF) and/or RF identification (RFID) tags and devices, and methods for its manufacture. The tag generally includes printed integrated circuitry on one carrier and an antenna and/or inductor on another carrier, the integrated circuitry being electrically coupled to the antenna and/or inductor. The method of manufacture generally includes of printing an integrated circuit having a plurality of first pads on a carrier, forming an antenna and/or inductor having a plurality of second pads on a substrate, and attaching at least two of the first pads of the printed integrated circuit to corresponding second pads of the antenna and/or inductor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA
    Inventors: Patrick Smith, Criswell Choi, Vikram Pavate, James Montague Cleeves, Vivek Subramanian, Richard Young, Vince Biviano
  • Patent number: 8960558
    Abstract: A RF MOS- or nonlinear device-based surveillance identification tag, and methods for its manufacture and use. The tag includes an inductor, a capacitor plate coupled to the inductor, a dielectric film on the capacitor plate, a semiconductor component on the dielectric film, and a conductor providing electrical communication between the semiconductor component and the inductor. The method of manufacture includes depositing a semiconductor material/precursor on a dielectric film; forming a semiconductor component from the semiconductor material/precursor; forming a conductive structure at least partly on the semiconductor component; and etching the electrically functional substrate to form an inductor and/or a second capacitor plate. The method of use includes causing/inducing a current in the tag sufficient to generate detectable electromagnetic radiation; detecting the radiation; and selectively deactivating the tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA
    Inventors: J. Devin MacKenzie, James Montague Cleeves, Vik Pavate, Christopher Gudeman, Fabio Zurcher, Max Davis, Dan Good, Joerg Rockenberger
  • Patent number: 8933806
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making capacitors for use in surveillance/identification tags or devices, and methods of using such surveillance/identification devices. The capacitors manufactured according to the methods of the present invention and used in the surveillance/identification devices described herein comprise printed conductive and dielectric layers. The methods and devices of the present invention improve the manufacturing tolerances associated with conventional metal-plastic-metal capacitor, as well as the deactivation reliability of the capacitor used in a surveillance/identification tag or device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA
    Inventors: Vivek Subramanian, Patrick Smith, Vikram Pavate, Arvind Kamath, Criswell Choi, Aditi Chandra, James Montague Cleeves
  • Patent number: 8912890
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to surveillance and/or identification devices having capacitors connected in parallel or in series, and methods of making and using such devices. Devices with capacitors connected in parallel, where one capacitor is fabricated with a relatively thick capacitor dielectric and another is fabricated with a relatively thin capacitor dielectric achieve both a high-precision capacitance and a low breakdown voltage for relatively easy surveillance tag deactivation. Devices with capacitors connected in series result in increased lateral dimensions of a small capacitor. This makes the capacitor easier to fabricate using techniques that may have relatively limited resolution capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA
    Inventors: Patrick Smith, Criswell Choi, James Montague Cleeves, Vivek Subramanian, Arvind Kamath, Steven Molesa
  • Patent number: 8891264
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a rectifier circuit and methods of making the same for use in wireless devices (e.g., RFID tags). The present invention is drawn to a rectifier circuit comprising first and second diode-wired transistors in series, each having a gate oxide layers of the same target thickness. The first diode-wired transistor receives an alternating current and the second diode-wired transistor provides a rectifier output. The first and second diode-wired transistors are configured to divide between them a first voltage differential across the rectifier circuit. The gate oxides are exposed to a peak stress that is similar to a stress on the gate oxide of logic transistors made using the same process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Thin Film Electronics ASA
    Inventors: James Montague Cleeves, Patrick Smith
  • Publication number: 20140299883
    Abstract: A self-aligned top-gate thin film transistor (TFT) and a method of forming such a thin film transistor, by forming a semiconductor thin film layer; printing a doped glass pattern thereon, a gap in the doped glass pattern defining a channel region of the TFT; forming a gate electrode on or over the channel region, the gate electrode comprising a gate dielectric film and a gate conductor thereon; and diffusing a dopant from the doped glass pattern into the semiconductor thin film layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Joerg ROCKENBERGER, James Montague Cleeves, Arvind Kamath