Patents by Inventor Joseph Giamona

Joseph Giamona 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).

  • Motorized support for imaging means and methods of manufacture and use thereof
    Patent number: 6374937
    Abstract: Motorized chassis, base, cart and/or carriage apparatus and methods for supporting mobile medical imaging systems. Such apparatus having precision propulsion mechanism to mechanically guide, advance and retract medical imaging equipment about a body of a patient. The invention further including methods of manufacture and use thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventors: John Galando, Joseph Giamona
  • Motorized support for imaging means
    Patent number: 6131690
    Abstract: A mobile motorized base, cart, or carriage apparatus for moving medical imaging equipment about a portion of a body of a patient. The apparatus includes a lower chassis and an upper chassis. The upper chassis can be moved in a selective and controlled manner between a retracted and extended position. The lower chassis has precision movement to mechanically guide and advance the medical imaging equipment about the patient. The movement is enabled by the use of separate drive motors and rotator motors for the drive wheels. An omni-directional third wheel is used to support the upper chassis relative to the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventors: John Galando, John K. Grady, Joseph Giamona