Patents by Inventor Kenneth Brooks
Kenneth Brooks 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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Patent number: 11964692Abstract: A vehicle hitching assistance system includes a controller executing an initial alignment process including searching for a trailer within a specified area of image data that is less than a total field of the image data in directions corresponding with both a longitudinal distance between the vehicle and the trailer and a lateral direction perpendicular to the longitudinal distance, presenting an indication to a driver of the vehicle to reposition the vehicle when the trailer is not identified within the specified area, and removing the indication when the trailer is identified within the specified area. The controller further executes an automated backing process upon identifying the trailer within the specified area, including identifying a coupler of the trailer and outputting a steering signal to the vehicle to cause the vehicle to steer to align a hitch ball of the vehicle with the coupler of the trailer during reversing.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2022Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Luke Niewiadomski, Douglas Rogan, Shannon Brooks-Lehnert, Chen Zhang, Roger Arnold Trombley, Peter Ling, Kenneth Michael Mayer, Seyed Armin Raeis Hosseiny, Bo Bao, Steven Wayne Friedlander
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Patent number: 11832989Abstract: A compression assembly is coupled to the gantry of an ultrasound breast imaging system. The compression assembly includes a pair of compression paddles mounted on a positioning track, Each compression paddle houses a transducer and has a compression material surface for patient contact. A motor moves the compression paddles along the positioning track to immobilize the breast for ultrasound imaging.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth F. Defreitas, Ian Shaw, Kenneth Brooks, Jay A. Stein
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Publication number: 20210267571Abstract: A compression assembly is coupled to the gantry of an ultrasound breast imaging system. The compression assembly includes a pair of compression paddles mounted on a positioning track. Each compression paddle houses a transducer and has a compression material surface for patient contact. A motor moves the compression paddles along the positioning track to immobilize the breast for ultrasound imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2019Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Kenneth F. DEFREITAS, Ian SHAW, Kenneth BROOKS, Jay A. STEIN
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Publication number: 20150336722Abstract: The present invention relates to closure arrangements for liquid containers, particularly but not exclusively for drinks bottles. A closure arrangement (20) for a liquid container for a base liquid comprises a reservoir (24A, 24B) for an additive liquid (28A, 28B). The closure arrangement (20) comprises a passage (54) for flow of liquid from the base liquid container (11) to a user, the passage including a mixing space (26) for mixing the additive liquid from the reservoir and the base liquid. The present invention further relates to a liquid container assembly including a closure arrangement. The present invention further relates to an additive reservoir for use in a closure arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Samantha Claire BROOK-CHRISPIN, Kenneth BROOK-CHRISPIN, Jon MASON
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Patent number: 8964936Abstract: System, apparatus and methods specialized for breast and related tissue radiation therapy and imaging of a prone patient but also usable for supine patient if desired or needed. A special treatment radiation source such as a LINAC unit generates radiation of types and energy ranges specifically matched to breast tissue. Any one or more of several imaging technologies may be used to localize the tissue to be irradiated and to generate information for therapy planning, adjustment, and verification.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Brooks, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
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Publication number: 20120288057Abstract: System, apparatus and methods specialized for breast and related tissue radiation therapy and imaging of a prone patient but also usable for supine patient if desired or needed. A special treatment radiation source such as a LINAC unit generates radiation of types and energy ranges specifically matched to breast tissue. Any one or more of several imaging technologies may be used to localize the tissue to be irradiated and to generate information for therapy planning, adjustment, and verification.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Hologic, Inc.,Inventors: Kenneth BROOKS, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
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Patent number: 8254521Abstract: System, apparatus and methods specialized for breast and related tissue radiation therapy and imaging of a prone patient but also usable for supine patient if desired or needed. A special treatment radiation source such as a LINAC unit generates radiation of types and energy ranges specifically matched to breast tissue. Any one or more of several imaging technologies may be used to localize the tissue to be irradiated and to generate information for therapy planning, adjustment, and verification.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Brooks, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
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Publication number: 20110237927Abstract: System, apparatus and methods specialized for breast and related tissue radiation therapy and imaging of a prone patient but also usable for supine patient if desired or needed. A special treatment radiation source such as a LINAC unit generates radiation of types and energy ranges specifically matched to breast tissue. Any one or more of several imaging technologies may be used to localize the tissue to be irradiated and to generate information for therapy planning, adjustment, and verification.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2011Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth BROOKS, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
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Patent number: 7957508Abstract: System, apparatus and methods specialized for breast and related tissue radiation therapy and imaging of a prone patient but also usable for supine patient if desired or needed. A special treatment radiation source such as a LINAC unit generates radiation of types and energy ranges specifically matched to breast tissue. Any one or more of several imaging technologies may be used to localize the tissue to be irradiated and to generate information for therapy planning, adjustment, and verification.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2007Date of Patent: June 7, 2011Assignee: Hologic, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Brooks, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
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Patent number: 7514089Abstract: The present invention is directed to mutant Salmonella sp. having a genetically modified msbB gene in which the mutant Salmonella is capable of targeting solid tumors. The present invention further relates to the therapeutic use of the mutant Salmonella for growth inhibition and/or reduction in volume of solid tumors.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 7, 2009Assignee: Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David Bermudes, Kenneth Brooks Low
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Publication number: 20090080602Abstract: System, apparatus and methods specialized for breast and related tissue radiation therapy and imaging of a prone patient but also usable for supine patient if desired or needed. A special treatment radiation source such as a LINAC unit generates radiation of types and energy ranges specifically matched to breast tissue. Any one or more of several imaging technologies may be used to localize the tissue to be irradiated and to generate information for therapy planning, adjustment, and verification.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Kenneth Brooks, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
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Publication number: 20090080594Abstract: System, apparatus and methods specialized for breast and related tissue radiation therapy and imaging of a prone patient but also usable for supine patient if desired or needed. A special treatment radiation source such as a LINAC unit generates radiation of types and energy ranges specifically matched to breast tissue. Any one or more of several imaging technologies may be used to localize the tissue to be irradiated and to generate information for therapy planning, adjustment, and verification.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2007Publication date: March 26, 2009Inventors: Kenneth BROOKS, Jay A. STEIN, Andrew P. SMITH
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Publication number: 20080307984Abstract: A debris compaction device for use with compressing leaves within a leaf disposal bag is disclosed. One or more handles are provided on the top side of the debris compaction device to facilitate the compaction process. Air vents facilitate the channeling of air during the compaction process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2007Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventor: Kenneth Brooks
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Patent number: 7354592Abstract: The present invention is directed to mutant Salmonella sp. having a genetically modified msbB gene in which the mutant Salmonella is capable of targeting solid tumors. The invention is also directed to Salmonella sp. containing a genetically modified msbB gene as well as an genetic modification in a biosynthetic pathway gene such as the purl gene. The present invention further relates to the therapeutic use of the mutant Salmonella for growth inhibition and/or reduction in volume of solid tumors.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2005Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignees: Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Yale UniversityInventors: David Bermudes, Kenneth Brooks Low
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Publication number: 20060072705Abstract: An apparatus for modulating an intensity of a radiation beam includes a filter having a cross sectional shape such that a radiation beam filtered therethrough and passed through a patient will have an intensity that is substantially non-uniform. An apparatus for modulating an intensity of a radiation beam generated by a radiation source includes a filter, and a positioner secured to the filter, the positioner configured to move the filter relative to the radiation source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2004Publication date: April 6, 2006Applicant: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Peter Munro, Kenneth Brooks
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Patent number: 6923972Abstract: The present invention is directed to mutant Salmonella sp. having a genetically modified msbB gene in which the mutant Salmonella is capable of targeting solid tumors. The present invention further relates to the therapeutic use of the mutant Salmonella for growth inhibition and/or reduction in volume of solid tumors.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Assignees: Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Yale UniversityInventors: David Bermudes, Kenneth Brooks Low
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Patent number: 6863894Abstract: The present invention is directed to mutant Salmonella sp. having a genetically modified msbB gene in which the mutant Salmonella is capable of targeting solid tumors. The invention is also directed to Salmonella sp. containing a genetically modified msbB gene as well as an genetic modification in a biosynthetic pathway gene such as the purI gene. The present invention further relates to the therapeutic use of the mutant Salmonella for growth inhibition and/or reduction in volume of solid tumors.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2002Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignees: Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Yale UniversityInventors: David Bermudes, Kenneth Brooks Low
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Patent number: 6685935Abstract: The present invention is directed to the isolation and use of super-infective, tumor-specific vectors that are strains of parasites including, but not limited to bacteria, fungi and protists. In certain embodiments the parasites include, but are not limited to, the bacterium Salmonella spp., such as Salmonella typhimurium, the bacterium Mycobacterium avium and the protozoan Leishmania amazonensis. In other embodiments, the present invention is concerned with the isolation of super-infective, tumor-specific, suicide gene-containing strains of parasites for use in treatment of solid tumors.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 1999Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Yale UniversityInventors: John M. Pawelek, David Bermudes, Kenneth Brooks Low
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Publication number: 20030170276Abstract: The present invention is directed to mutant Salmonella sp. having a genetically modified msbB gene in which the mutant Salmonella is capable of targeting solid tumors. The present invention further relates to the therapeutic use of the mutant Salmonella for growth inhibition and/or reduction in volume of solid tumors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David Bermudes, Kenneth Brooks Low
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Publication number: 20030109026Abstract: The present invention is directed to mutant Salmonella sp. having a genetically modified msbB gene in which the mutant Salmonella is capable of targeting solid tumors. The invention is also directed to Salmonella sp. containing a genetically modified msbB gene as well as an genetic modification in a biosynthetic pathway gene such as the purI gene. The present invention further relates to the therapeutic use of the mutant Salmonella for growth inhibition and/or reduction in volume of solid tumors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2002Publication date: June 12, 2003Applicant: Vion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Inventors: David Bermudes, Kenneth Brooks Low