Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Weiss

Kenneth L. Weiss 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).

  • Patent number: 11948221
    Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to assess a patient's computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance images for pathology and then automatically generate a prescription based at least in part on that assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Patent number: 11580626
    Abstract: A computer apparatus and methods generate multi-parametric color composite images from multi-echo chemical shift encoded (CSE) MRI. Some embodiments use inherently co-registered images (i.e., image maps) that are combined into a single intuitive composite color image. The color (e.g., brightness, hue, and/or saturation) reflects in part the water and fat content, and other properties, particularly T2* relaxation (related to magnetic susceptibility) of the tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20210280299
    Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to assess a patient's magnetic resonance images or derived multiparametric maps for pathology and then automatically generate a prescription based at least in part on that assessment. The parametric maps are derived from a CT or Mill sequence from which multiparametric maps are derivable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20190197686
    Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to assess a patient's magnetic resonance images or derived multiparametric maps for pathology and then automatically generate a prescription based at least in part on that assessment. The parametric maps are derived from an MRI sequence from which multiparametric maps are derivable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Patent number: 10223789
    Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to assess a patient's magnetic resonance images or derived multiparametric maps for pathology and then automatically generate a prescription based at least in part on that assessment. The parametric maps are derived from an MRI sequence from which multiparametric maps are derivable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: ABSIST LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20180061048
    Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to assess a patient's magnetic resonance images or derived multiparametric maps for pathology and then automatically generate a prescription based at least in part on that assessment. The parametric maps are derived from an MRI sequence from which multiparametric maps are derivable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Patent number: 9754369
    Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to identify a region of pathology in a patient's magnetic resonance images and then automatically generating a prescription based on the identification of the pathology. Examples include an apparatus that identifies a region of acute infarction and prescribes additional scanning, a magnetic resonance angiographic sequence, and/or a perfusion sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: ABSIST LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20160210742
    Abstract: Image processing and analysis technique includes using a computer apparatus to identify a region of pathology in a patient's magnetic resonance images and then automatically generating a prescription based on the identification of the pathology. Examples include an apparatus that identifies a region of acute infarction and prescribes additional scanning, a magnetic resonance angiographic sequence, and/or a perfusion sequence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Patent number: 9196035
    Abstract: Image processing, creation and analysis techniques include using computer technology to identify a plurality of structures of interest in an image, such as spinal discs in a medical diagnostic image. Such techniques can also be used to improve image creation through the use of localizers which can help identify portions of an image, and the use of computer programs to combine multiple images into a single image for review.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20140341457
    Abstract: Image processing, creation and analysis techniques include using computer technology to identify a plurality of structures of interest in an image, such as spinal discs in a medical diagnostic image. Such techniques can also be used to improve image creation through the use of localizers which can help identify portions of an image, and the use of computer programs to combine multiple images into a single image for review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Absist LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Patent number: 8805042
    Abstract: Image processing, creation and analysis techniques include using computer technology to identify a plurality of structures of interest in an image, such as spinal discs in a medical diagnostic image. Such techniques can also be used to improve image creation through the use of localizers which can help identify portions of an image, and the use of computer programs to combine multiple images into a single image for review.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Absist LLC
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20130287276
    Abstract: Image processing, creation and analysis techniques include using computer technology to identify a plurality of structures of interest in an image, such as spinal discs in a medical diagnostic image. Such techniques can also be used to improve image creation through the use of localizers which can help identify portions of an image, and the use of computer programs to combine multiple images into a single image for review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Patent number: 8457377
    Abstract: Automated spine localizing, numbering and autoprescription system enhances correct location or diseased or injured tissue, even allow multi-spectral diagnosis. Externally located this tissue is facilitated by an integrated self adhesive spatial reference and skin marking system that is designed for a variety of modalities to include MRI, CT, SPECT, PET, planar nuclear imaging, radiography, XRT, thermography, optical imaging and 3D space tracking. The device ranges from a point localizer to a more multifunctional and complex grid/phantom system. The specially designed spatial reference(s) is affixed to an adhesive strip with corresponding markings so that after applying the unit to the skin/surface and imaging, the reference can be removed leaving the skin appropriately marked. The localizer itself can also directly adhere to the skin after being detached from the underlying strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Publication number: 20120020538
    Abstract: Automated spine localizing, numbering and autoprescription system enhances correct location or diseased or injured tissue, even allow multi-spectral diagnosis. Externally located this tissue is facilitated by an integrated self adhesive spatial reference and skin marking system that is designed for a variety of modalities to include MRI, CT, SPECT, PET, planar nuclear imaging, radiography, XRT, thermography, optical imaging and 3D space tracking. The device ranges from a point localizer to a more multifunctional and complex grid/phantom system. The specially designed spatial reference(s) is affixed to an adhesive strip with corresponding markings so that after applying the unit to the skin/surface and imaging, the reference can be removed leaving the skin appropriately marked. The localizer itself can also directly adhere to the skin after being detached from the underlying strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Patent number: 8014575
    Abstract: Automated spine localizing, numbering and autoprescription system enhances correct location of diseased or injured tissue, even allow multi-spectral diagnosis. Externally located this tissue is facilitated by an integrated self adhesive spatial reference and skin marking system that is designed for a variety of modalities to include MRI, CT, SPECT, PET, planar nuclear imaging, radiography, XRT, thermography, optical imaging and 3D space tracking. The device ranges from a point localizer to a more multifunctional and complex grid/phantom system. The specially designed spatial reference(s) is affixed to an adhesive strip with corresponding markings so that after applying the unit to the skin/surface and imaging, the reference can be removed leaving the skin appropriately marked. The localizer itself can also directly adhere to the skin after being detached from the underlying strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth L. Weiss, Judd M. Storrs
  • Publication number: 20100086185
    Abstract: Image processing, creation and analysis techniques include using computer technology to identify a plurality of structures of interest in an image, such as spinal discs in a medical diagnostic image. Such techniques can also be used to improve image creation through the use of localizers which can help identify portions of an image, and the use of computer programs to combine multiple images into a single image for review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss
  • Patent number: 7450983
    Abstract: Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomotography (CT), or other diagnostic modalities may employ a three-step procedure during initial (“scout”) cranial pre-scans that corrects for patient positioning (i.e., roll, yaw and pitch) to reduce inter- and intra-patient variation, thereby enhancing the diagnostic and comparative value of subsequent detail scans even across different diagnostic platforms. In MRI, for instance, locating the saggital sinus (SS) and optimizing a line to bisect the brain through this SS may be automated to correct for roll and yaw. By then identifying the contour of the corpus callosum in a lateral saggital scout scan, the Talairach anterior commissure (AC)—posterior commissure (PC) reference line may be found for correcting pitch. Prescription of detailed scans are improved, especially when the three-step correction is repeated periodically identifying the need to repeat a detailed scan or to adjust the coordinates of a subsequent scan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: University of Cincinnati
    Inventor: Kenneth L. Weiss