Patents by Inventor Loren Thomas Niklason

Loren Thomas Niklason 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).

  • Breast biopsy and needle localization using tomosynthesis systems
    Patent number: 11918389
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, John Laviola, Loren Thomas Niklason, Tao Wu, Joseph Mark, Michael Miller, Jay Stein, Andrew Smith
  • Breast biopsy and needle localization using tomosynthesis systems
    Patent number: 11452486
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, John Laviola, Loren Thomas Niklason, Tao Wu, Joseph L. Mark, Michael E. Miller, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
  • BREAST BIOPSY AND NEEDLE LOCALIZATION USING TOMOSYNTHESIS SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200390404
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth DEFREITAS, John LAVIOLA, Loren Thomas NIKLASON, Tao WU, Joseph MARK, Michael MILLER, Jay STEIN, Andrew SMITH
  • BREAST BIOPSY AND NEEDLE LOCALIZATION USING TOMOSYNTHESIS SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20200046303
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Kenneth DEFREITAS, John LAVIOLA, Loren Thomas NIKLASON, Tao WU, Joseph L. MARK, Michael E. MILLER, Jay A. STEIN, Andrew P. SMITH
  • Breast biopsy and needle localization using tomosynthesis systems
    Patent number: 10335094
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: HOLOGIC, INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth DeFreitas, John LaViola, Loren Thomas Niklason, Tao Wu, Joseph L. Mark, Michael E. Miller, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
  • BREAST BIOPSY AND NEEDLE LOCALIZATION USING TOMOSYNTHESIS SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20180256118
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2018
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth DEFREITAS, John LAVIOLA, Loren Thomas NIKLASON, Tao WU, Joseph L. MARK, Michael E. MILLER, Jay A. STEIN, Andrew P. SMITH
  • Breast biopsy and needle localization using tomosynthesis systems
    Patent number: 9901309
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Hologic Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, John Laviola, Loren Thomas Niklason, Tao Wu, Joseph L. Mark, Michael E. Miller, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
  • BREAST BIOPSY AND NEEDLE LOCALIZATION USING TOMOSYNTHESIS SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20140073913
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth DEFREITAS, John Laviola, Loren Thomas Niklason, Tao Wu, Joseph L. Mark, Michael E. Miller, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith
  • Breast biopsy and needle localization using tomosynthesis systems
    Patent number: 8532745
    Abstract: Methods, devices, apparatuses and systems are disclosed for performing mammography, such as utilizing tomosynthesis in combination with breast biopsy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth F. DeFreitas, Ian Shaw, John Laviola, Loren Thomas Niklason, Tao Wu, Joseph L. Mark, Michael E. Miller, Jay A. Stein, Andrew P. Smith