Patents by Inventor John T. Hickey
John T. Hickey 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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Publication number: 20240099678Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
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Patent number: 11925494Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
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Patent number: 11839504Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: David A Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
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Publication number: 20220313186Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
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Publication number: 20220265232Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. CLOUTIER, John T. HICKEY
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Patent number: 11399784Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: August 2, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
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Patent number: 11357461Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
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Patent number: 11344268Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
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Publication number: 20220031268Abstract: An imaging device for obtaining 360-degree images of an anatomical feature of a patient or of another object includes an open ring having a first end, a second end, and an axis, the open ring defining an outer arc and an inner arc; a support arm configured to support the open ring and to rotate the open ring about the axis; a track extending along the open ring; a source movably disposed on the track and operable to generate signals useful for imaging; and a detector movably disposed on the track, the detector operable to detect signals generated by the source. Movement of the source and detector along the track, coupled with rotation of the open ring about the axis, enables the source and detector to travel at least 360 degrees about the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: David A. Garlow, Elizabeth A. Levasseur, John T. Hickey
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Publication number: 20190099141Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
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Patent number: 6562094Abstract: A storage and retrieval system is provided for safely and efficiently storing reticles in a clean environment. An enclosed storage unit is provided for storing the reticles, and other items such as wafers and the like, in an environment which minimizes the amount of contaminants and is suitable for use in a semiconductor fabrication clean room. A retrieval unit is provided separate from the enclosed storage unit for accessing and staging the reticles before they enter and leave the storage unit for minimizing exposure of the storage unit. The storage unit includes a movable storage matrix having a plurality of bays for storing the reticles. The movable storage matrix is selectively moved or rotated by a drive mechanism that is located external to the storage unit so that the storage unit is substantially free of contaminant generating components.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2001Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: PRI Automation, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Denker, John T. Hickey, Peter J. B. Teague, David Jordan, Jonathan Gordan, Mitchell Weiss
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Publication number: 20020062633Abstract: A storage and retrieval system is provided for safely and efficiently storing reticles in a clean environment. An enclosed storage unit is provided for storing the reticles, and other items such as wafers and the like, in an environment which minimizes the amount of contaminants and is suitable for use in a semiconductor fabrication clean room. A retrieval unit is provided separate from the enclosed storage unit for accessing and staging the reticles before they enter and leave the storage unit for minimizing exposure of the storage unit. The storage unit includes a movable storage matrix having a plurality of bays for storing the reticles. The movable storage matrix is selectively moved or rotated by a drive mechanism that is located external to the storage unit so that the storage unit is substantially free of contaminant generating components.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Applicant: PRI AUTOMATION, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Denker, John T. Hickey, Peter J.B. Teague, David Jordan, Jonathan Gordan, Mitchell Weiss