Patents by Inventor Marcel R. Marc
Marcel R. Marc 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: 10881878Abstract: A system includes a first radiation source configured to provide therapeutic radiation in a treatment area and an automated patient transport configured to transport a patient from a preparation area to the treatment area, to position a treatment volume in the patient relative to the therapeutic radiation from the first radiation source, and to support the patient in receiving the therapeutic radiation. The automated patient transport comprises a first detector configured to detect a first patient positioning indicator located in and/or on the patient indicative of a position of the treatment volume.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R Marc
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Patent number: 10004650Abstract: A patient treatment system includes one or more automated patient transporters configured to move a patient from a preparation area to one of a plurality of alternative treatment areas, and to position the patient relative to a therapeutic radiation beam. Both transportation of the patient and positioning of the patient are optionally performed while the patient is secured to one of the patient transporters. A control system may be used to both position and transport the patient responsive to a patient treatment plan.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 9974494Abstract: A radiation system includes a radiation source having an accelerator, the radiation source having a magnetic field associated therewith that is resulted from an operation of the accelerator, and a magnetic field source configured to provide a compensating magnetic field to at least partially counteract against the magnetic field that is resulted from the operation of the accelerator. A radiation system includes a radiation device having a radiation source, a patient support, and a protective guard located between the radiation source and the patient support, wherein the protective guard is moveably coupled to the radiation device or the patient support. A radiation system includes a particle generator for generating a particle, an accelerator for accelerating the particle, and a magnetic source for changing a trajectory of the particle, wherein the magnetic source comprises a permanent magnet.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Hassan Mostafavi, Marcel R. Marc, Stanley Mansfield, Raymond D. McIntyre, Ross B. Hannibal
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Publication number: 20160354615Abstract: A patient treatment system includes one or more automated patient transporters configured to move a patient from a preparation area to one of a plurality of alternative treatment areas, and to position the patient relative to a therapeutic radiation beam. Both transportation of the patient and positioning of the patient are optionally performed while the patient is secured to one of the patient transporters. A control system may be used to both position and transport the patient responsive to a patient treatment plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 9498167Abstract: A radiation system includes a radiation source having an accelerator, the radiation source having a magnetic field associated therewith that is resulted from an operation of the accelerator, and a magnetic field source configured to provide a compensating magnetic field to at least partially counteract against the magnetic field that is resulted from the operation of the accelerator. A radiation system includes a radiation device having a radiation source, a patient support, and a protective guard located between the radiation source and the patient support, wherein the protective guard is moveably coupled to the radiation device or the patient support. A radiation system includes a particle generator for generating a particle, an accelerator for accelerating the particle, and a magnetic source for changing a trajectory of the particle, wherein the magnetic source comprises a permanent magnet.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Hassan E. Mostafavi, Marcel R. Marc, Stanley Mansfield, Raymond D. McIntyre, Ross B. Hannibal
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Publication number: 20160303401Abstract: A radiation system includes a radiation source having an accelerator, the radiation source having a magnetic field associated therewith that is resulted from an operation of the accelerator, and a magnetic field source configured to provide a compensating magnetic field to at least partially counteract against the magnetic field that is resulted from the operation of the accelerator. A radiation system includes a radiation device having a radiation source, a patient support, and a protective guard located between the radiation source and the patient support, wherein the protective guard is moveably coupled to the radiation device or the patient support. A radiation system includes a particle generator for generating a particle, an accelerator for accelerating the particle, and a magnetic source for changing a trajectory of the particle, wherein the magnetic source comprises a permanent magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Hassan MOSTAFAVI, Marcel R. MARC, Stanley MANSFIELD, Raymond D. MCINTYRE, Ross B. HANNIBAL
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Patent number: 7834336Abstract: A method of irradiating a target in a subject using charged particle therapy includes the steps of positioning a subject on a supporting device, positioning a delivery device adapted to deliver charged particles, and delivering charged particles to a target in the subject wherein the delivery device rotates around the target during delivery of at least a portion of the charged particles.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2008Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Lester D. Boeh, James Clayton, Marcel R. Marc, Armin Langenegger
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Patent number: 7640607Abstract: A patient support system includes a patient support, and a positioning system for positioning the patient support, wherein the positioning system is capable of placing the patient support such that a point on the patient support is at a location, and rotating the patient support about a vertical axis that intersects the point, wherein the positioning system includes a first arm and a second arm rotatably coupled to the first arm, and the patient support is rotatably coupled to the second arm. A patient support system includes a first base portion rotatable about a first vertical axis, a second base portion rotatably coupled to the first base portion such that the second base portion is rotatable relative to the first base portion about a second vertical axis, a first arm coupled to the second base portion, a second arm rotatably coupled to the first arm, and a patient support rotatably coupled to the second arm.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R. Marc, Richard H. Stark, Stanley Mansfield, Majid L. Riaziat, Steven W. Prince
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Publication number: 20090296885Abstract: A method of irradiating a target in a subject using charged particle therapy includes the steps of positioning a subject on a supporting device, positioning a delivery device adapted to deliver charged particles, and delivering charged particles to a target in the subject wherein the delivery device rotates around the target during delivery of at least a portion of the charged particles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Lester D. Boeh, James Clayton, Marcel R. Marc, Armin Langenegger
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Publication number: 20090202045Abstract: A radiation system includes a frame having a housing, a radiation source disposed in the housing of the frame, and a supporting device. The frame is curve-shaped and rotatably supported on a floor partially enclosing a space. The supporting device is disposed in the space and movable. The supporting device is adapted to support a patient in a generally seated position. A radiation method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 7547901Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 7402823Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 7402822Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 7402824Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2008Assignee: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080067451Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080067448Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080067449Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080067450Abstract: An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Timothy Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Patent number: 7221733Abstract: An apparatus (10) for irradiating a target includes a radiation source (12) for generating a radiation beam and a multiple leaf beam adjuster (16) for collimating and adjusting the shape of the radiation beam from the radiation source (12) that would be projected on the target. An image detector (17) detects generates an image signal of the target. In response to the image signal, a control module (18) generate a beam adjustment signal for controlling the beam adjuster (16), thereby enabling the radiation beam from the radiation source (12) to track the movement of the target.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2002Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Yoshihiro Takai, Wolfgang Walter Kaissl, Marcel R. Marc, John C. Ford, Shogo Yamada, Masatoshi Mitsuya