Patents by Inventor Jason Bourn

Jason Bourn 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).

  • Systems and methods for digital x-ray imaging
    Patent number: 11690583
    Abstract: X-ray detectors for generating digital images are disclosed. An example digital X-ray detector includes: a scintillation screen; a reflector configured to reflect light generated by the scintillation screen; and a digital imaging sensor configured to generate a digital image of the light reflected by the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Amine Belarbi, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING
    Publication number: 20220000438
    Abstract: X-ray detectors for generating digital images are disclosed. An example digital X-ray detector includes: a scintillation screen; a reflector configured to reflect light generated by the scintillation screen; and a digital imaging sensor configured to generate a digital image of the light reflected by the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Amine Belarbi, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson
  • Radiography backscatter shields and X-ray imaging systems including backscatter shields
    Patent number: 11026645
    Abstract: Radiography backscatter shields and X-ray imaging systems including backscatter shields are disclosed. An example X-ray backscatter shield includes: a conforming backscatter shield configured to provide shielding from Compton scatter radiation when placed in contact with an object to be scanned; and a shield frame configured to couple the backscatter shield to an X-ray source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Girouard, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson
  • Systems and methods for digital X-ray imaging
    Patent number: 11026646
    Abstract: X-ray detectors for generating digital images are disclosed. An example digital X-ray detector includes: a scintillation screen; a reflector configured to reflect light generated by the scintillation screen; and a digital imaging sensor configured to generate a digital image of the light reflected by the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Amine Belarbi, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson
  • RADIOGRAPHY BACKSCATTER SHIELDS AND X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEMS INCLUDING BACKSCATTER SHIELDS
    Publication number: 20190239830
    Abstract: Radiography backscatter shields and X-ray imaging systems including backscatter shields are disclosed. An example X-ray backscatter shield includes: a conforming backscatter shield configured to provide shielding from Compton scatter radiation when placed in contact with an object to be scanned; and a shield frame configured to couple the backscatter shield to an X-ray source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Girouard, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING
    Publication number: 20190243008
    Abstract: X-ray detectors for generating digital images are disclosed. An example digital X-ray detector includes: a scintillation screen; a reflector configured to reflect light generated by the scintillation screen; and a digital imaging sensor configured to generate a digital image of the light reflected by the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Amine Belarbi, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DIGITAL X-RAY IMAGING
    Publication number: 20190239836
    Abstract: Systems and methods for digital X-ray imaging are disclosed. An example handheld X-ray scanner includes: an X-ray detector configured to output a digital image based on incident X-ray radiation; an X-ray tube configured to output X-ray radiation using a tube voltage between 40 kV and 120 kV; a frame configured to hold the X-ray detector and the X-ray tube; and a trigger configured to control the X-ray tube to output the X-ray radiation in response to user input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Brian Girouard, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson, Grant Stockly