Patents by Inventor John W. Wilent, deceased

John W. Wilent, deceased 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).

  • X-ray collimation assembly
    Patent number: 5859893
    Abstract: An x-ray imaging system according to the present invention comprising a stepped scanning-beam x-ray source and a multi-detector array. The output of the multi-detector array is input to an image reconstruction engine which combines the outputs of the multiple detectors over selected steps of the x-ray beam to generate an x-ray image of the object. A collimating element, preferably in the form of a perforated grid containing an array of apertures, interposed between the x-ray source and an object to be x-rayed. A maneuverable positioner incorporating an x-ray sensitive marker allowing the determination of the precise position coordinates of the maneuverable positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignee: Cardiac Mariners, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Moorman, Brian Skillicorn, John W. Wilent, deceased
  • Scanning beam x-ray imaging system
    Patent number: 5835561
    Abstract: An x-ray imaging system according to the present invention comprising a stepped scanning-beam x-ray source and a multi-detector array. The output of the multi-detector array is input to an image reconstruction engine which combines the outputs of the multiple detectors over selected steps of the x-ray beam to generate an x-ray image of the object. A collimating element, preferably in the form of a perforated grid containing an array of apertures, interposed between the x-ray source and an object to be x-rayed. A maneuverable positioner incorporating an x-ray sensitive marker allowing the determination of the precise position coordinates of the maneuverable positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 10, 1998
    Assignee: Cardiac Mariners, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack W. Moorman, Brian Skillicorn, Edward G. Solomon, Peter J. Fiekowsky, John W. Wilent, deceased, Abigail A. Moorhouse, Robert E. Melen
  • Image reconstruction methods
    Patent number: 5751785
    Abstract: An x-ray imaging system according to the present invention comprising a stepped scanning-beam x-ray source and a multi-detector array. The output of the multi-detector array is input to an image reconstruction engine which combines the outputs of the multiple detectors over selected steps of the x-ray beam to generate an x-ray image of the object. A collimating element, preferably in the form of a perforated grid containing an array of apertures, interposed between the x-ray source and an object to be x-rayed. A maneuverable positioner incorporating an x-ray sensitive marker allowing the determination of the precise position coordinates of the maneuverable positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Assignee: Cardiac Mariners, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Moorman, Brian Skillicorn, Edward G. Solomon, Peter J. Fiekowsky, John W. Wilent, deceased, Abigail A. Moorhouse, Robert E. Melen
  • Scanning-beam X-ray imaging system
    Patent number: 5729584
    Abstract: An x-ray imaging system according to the present invention comprising a stepped scanning-beam x-ray source and a multi-detector array. The output of the multi-detector array is input to an image reconstruction engine which combines the outputs of the multiple detectors over selected steps of the x-ray beam to generate an x-ray image of the object. A collimating element, preferably in the form of a perforated grid containing an array of apertures, interposed between the x-ray source and an object to be x-rayed. A maneuverable positioner incorporating an x-ray sensitive marker allowing the determination of the precise position coordinates of the maneuverable positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Cardiac Mariners, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Moorman, Brian Skillicorn, Edward G. Solomon, Peter J. Fiekowsky, John W. Wilent, deceased, Abigail A. Moorhouse, Robert E. Melen
  • Maneuverable and locateable catheters
    Patent number: 5651047
    Abstract: An x-ray imaging system according to the present invention comprising a stepped scanning-beam x-ray source and a multi-detector array. The output of the multi-detector array is input to an image reconstruction engine which combines the outputs of the multiple detectors over selected steps of the x-ray beam to generate an x-ray image of the object. A collimating element, preferably in the form of a perforated grid containing an array of apertures, interposed between the x-ray source and an object to be x-rayed. A maneuverable positioner incorporating an x-ray sensitive marker allowing the determination of the precise position coordinates of the maneuverable positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 22, 1997
    Assignee: Cardiac Mariners, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack W. Moorman, John W. Wilent, deceased
  • Image reconstruction methods
    Patent number: 5644612
    Abstract: An x-ray imaging system according to the present invention comprising a stepped scanning-beam x-ray source and a multi-detector array. The output of the multi-detector array is input to an image reconstruction engine which combines the outputs of the multiple detectors over selected steps of the x-ray beam to generate an x-ray image of the object. A collimating element, preferably in the form of a perforated grid containing an array of apertures, interposed between the x-ray source and an object to be x-rayed. A maneuverable positioner incorporating an x-ray sensitive marker allowing the determination of the precise position coordinates of the maneuverable positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Assignee: Cardiac Mariners, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack W. Moorman, Edward G. Solomon, Peter J. Fiekowsky, John W. Wilent, deceased, Abigail A. Moorhouse, Robert E. Melen
  • X-ray grid assembly
    Patent number: 5610967
    Abstract: An x-ray imaging system according to the present invention comprising a stepped scanning-beam x-ray source and a multi-detector array. The output of the multi-detector array is input to an image reconstruction engine which combines the outputs of the multiple detectors over selected steps of the x-ray beam to generate an x-ray image of the object. A collimating element, preferably in the form of a perforated grid containing an array of apertures, interposed between the x-ray source and an object to be x-rayed. A maneuverable positioner incorporating an x-ray sensitive marker allowing the determination of the precise position coordinates of the maneuverable positioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Cardiac Mariners, Incorporated
    Inventors: Jack W. Moorman, Brian Skillicorn, John W. Wilent, deceased, Alan C. Abel