Patents by Inventor Lester C. Hall

Lester C. Hall 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: 9662049
    Abstract: Oncology monitoring systems include: (a) a first plurality of radiation sensors configured to reside proximate a target tumor treatment site of a patient, the sensors being configured to provide radiation data associated with the tumor treatment site; and (b) a first portable receiver in communication with the plurality of sensors. The receiver is configured to obtain radiation data from the sensors at a plurality of different times. The receiver is in communication with a local and/or remote computer that tracks variation in the radiation data to provide dynamic tumor site information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, SNC Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram Ghaffarzadeh Kermani
  • Patent number: 8380290
    Abstract: Biocompatible sensors configured for implantation include a first body in communication with a plurality of remote sensor bodies to detect physiological parameters in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, SNC Holdings Corp.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram Ghaffarzadeh Kermani
  • Publication number: 20100268078
    Abstract: Oncology monitoring systems include: (a) a first plurality of radiation sensors configured to reside proximate a target tumor treatment site of a patient, the sensors being configured to provide radiation data associated with the tumor treatment site; and (b) a first portable receiver in communication with the plurality of sensors. The receiver is configured to obtain radiation data from the sensors at a plurality of different times. The receiver is in communication with a local and/or remote computer that tracks variation in the radiation data to provide dynamic tumor site information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram G. Kermani
  • Publication number: 20100261983
    Abstract: Biocompatible sensors configured for implantation include a first body in communication with a plurality of remote sensor bodies to detect physiological parameters in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicants: SICEL Technologies, Inc., North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram Ghaffarzadeh Kermani
  • Patent number: 7787937
    Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating external beam radiation therapy delivered to a subject include: (a) placing at least one wireless implantable sensor in a first subject at a target location; (b) administering a first dose of radiation therapy into the first subject; (c) obtaining radiation data from the at least one wireless implantable sensor; and (d) calculating a radiation dose amount received by the first subject at the target location based on the radiation data obtained from the at least one wireless sensor during and/or after exposure to the first administered dose of radiation to determine and/or verify a dose amount of radiation delivered to the target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Sicel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram G. Kermani
  • Patent number: 7778692
    Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating external beam radiation therapy delivered to a subject include: (a) placing at least one wireless implantable sensor in a first subject at a target location; (b) administering a first dose of radiation therapy into the first subject; (c) obtaining radiation data from the at least one wireless implantable sensor; and (d) calculating a radiation dose amount received by the first subject at the target location based on the radiation data obtained from the at least one wireless sensor during and/or after exposure to the first administered dose of radiation to determine and/or verify a dose amount of radiation delivered to the target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Sicel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram G. Kermani
  • Patent number: 7769431
    Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating external beam radiation therapy delivered to a subject include: (a) placing at least one wireless implantable sensor in a first subject at a target location; (b) administering a first dose of radiation therapy into tile first subject; (c) obtaining radiation data from the at least one wireless implantable sensor; and (d) calculating a radiation dose amount received by the first subject at the target location based on the radiation data obtained from the at least one wireless sensor during and/or after exposure to the first administered dose of radiation to determine and/or verify a dose amount of radiation delivered to the target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Sicel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram G. Kermani
  • Patent number: 7756568
    Abstract: Biocompatible sensors configured for implantation include a first body in communication with a plurality of remote sensor bodies to detect physiological parameters in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Sicel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram Ghaffarzadeh Kermani
  • Patent number: 7010340
    Abstract: Methods of monitoring and evaluating the status of a tumor undergoing treatment includes monitoring in vivo at least one physiological parameter associated with a tumor in a subject undergoing treatment, transmitting data from an in situ located sensor to a receiver external of the subject, analyzing the transmitted data, repeating the monitoring and transmitting steps at sequential points in time and evaluating a treatment strategy. The method provides dynamic tracking of the monitored parameters over time. The method can also include identifying in a substantially real time manner when conditions are favorable for treatment and when conditions are unfavorable for treatment and can verify or quantify how much of a known drug dose or radiation dose was actually received at the tumor. The method can include remote transmission from a non-clinical site to allow oversight of the tumor's condition even during non-active treatment periods (in between active treatments).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2006
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Sicel Technologies, Inc
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Bahram Ghaffarzadeh Kermani
  • Patent number: 6963770
    Abstract: Methods of monitoring and evaluating the status of a tumor undergoing treatment includes monitoring in vivo at least one physiological parameter associated with a tumor in a subject undergoing treatment, transmitting data from an in situ located sensor to a receiver external of the subject, analyzing the transmitted data, repeating the monitoring and transmitting steps at sequential points in time and evaluating a treatment strategy. The method provides dynamic tracking of the monitored parameters over time. The method can also include identifying in a substantially real time manner when conditions are favorable for treatment and when conditions are unfavorable for treatment and can verify or quantify how much of a known drug dose or radiation dose was actually received at the tumor. The method can include remote transmission from a non-clinical site to allow oversight of the tumor's condition even during non-active treatment periods (in between active treatments).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Sicel Techonologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller
  • Patent number: 6963771
    Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating external beam radiation therapy delivered to a subject include: (a) placing at least one wireless implantable sensor in a first subject at a target location; (b) administering a first dose of radiation therapy into the first subject; (c) obtaining radiation data from the at least one wireless implantable sensor; and (d) calculating a radiation dose amount received by the first subject at the target location based on the radiation data obtained from the at least one wireless sensor during and/or after exposure to the first administered dose of radiation to determine and/or verify a dose amount of radiation delivered to the target location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignees: North Carolina State University, Sicel Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller
  • Publication number: 20040230115
    Abstract: Methods and systems for evaluating external beam radiation therapy delivered to a subject include: (a) placing at least one wireless implantable sensor in a first subject at a target location; (b) administering a first dose of radiation therapy into the first subject; (c) obtaining radiation data from the at least one wireless implantable sensor; and (d) calculating a radiation dose amount received by the first subject at the target location based on the radiation data obtained from the at least one wireless sensor during and/or after exposure to the first administered dose of radiation to determine and/or verify a dose amount of radiation delivered to the target location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Chang-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20030195396
    Abstract: Methods of monitoring and evaluating the status of a tumor undergoing treatment includes monitoring in vivo at least one physiological parameter associated with a tumor in a subject undergoing treatment, transmitting data from an in situ located sensor to a receiver external of the subject, analyzing the transmitted data, repeating the monitoring and transmitting steps at sequential points in time and evaluating a treatment strategy. The method provides dynamic tracking of the monitored parameters over time. The method can also include identifying in a substantially real time manner when conditions are favorable for treatment and when conditions are unfavorable for treatment and can verify or quantify how much of a known drug dose or radiation dose was actually received at the tumor. The method can include remote transmission from a non-clinical site to allow oversight of the tumor's condition even during non-active treatment periods (in between active treatments).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Chang-Soo Kim
  • Publication number: 20020137991
    Abstract: Methods of monitoring and evaluating the status of a tumor undergoing treatment includes monitoring in vivo at least one physiological parameter associated with a tumor in a subject undergoing treatment, transmitting data from an in situ located sensor to a receiver external of the subject, analyzing the transmitted data, repeating the monitoring and transmitting steps at sequential points in time and evaluating a treatment strategy. The method provides dynamic tracking of the monitored parameters over time. The method can also include identifying in a substantially real time manner when conditions are favorable for treatment and when conditions are unfavorable for treatment and can verify or quantify how much of a known drug dose or radiation dose was actually received at the tumor. The method can include remote transmission from a non-clinical site to allow oversight of the tumor's condition even during non-active treatment periods (in between active treatments).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventors: Charles W. Scarantino, H. Troy Nagle, Lester C. Hall, Jeffrey Mueller, Chang-Soo Kim