Patents by Inventor Michael A. Baumann

Michael A. Baumann 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).

  • Publication number: 20150251019
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
  • Patent number: 8981324
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
  • Publication number: 20140163300
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
  • Patent number: 8601116
    Abstract: A tiered communications architecture for managing network traffic in a distributed system. Communication between client or control computers and a plurality of hardware devices is administered by agent and monitor devices whose activities are coordinated to reduce the number of open channels or sockets. The communications architecture also improves the transparency and scalability of the distributed system by reducing network mapping dependence. The architecture is desirably implemented in a proton beam therapy system to provide flexible security policies which improve patent safety and facilitate system maintenance and development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Michael A Baumann, Alexandre V Beloussov, Julide Bakir, Deganit Armon, Howard B Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Patent number: 8569720
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
  • Patent number: 8473608
    Abstract: A tiered communications architecture for managing network traffic in a distributed system. Communication between client or control computers and a plurality of hardware devices is administered by agent and monitor devices whose activities are coordinated to reduce the number of open channels or sockets. The communications architecture also improves the transparency and scalability of the distributed system by reducing network mapping dependence. The architecture is desirably implemented in a proton beam therapy system to provide flexible security policies which improve patent safety and facilitate system maintenance and development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Michael A Baumann, Alexandre V Beloussov, Julide Bakir, Deganit Armon, Howard B Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Patent number: 8354656
    Abstract: In a complex, multi-processor software controlled system, such as proton beam therapy system (PBTS), it may be important to provide treatment configurable parameters that are easily modified by an authorized user to prepare the software controlled systems for various modes of operation. This particular invention relates to a configuration management system for the PBTS that utilizes a database to maintain data and configuration parameters and also to generate and distribute system control files that can be used by the PBTS for treatment delivery. The use of system control files reduces the adverse effects of single point failures in the database by allowing the PBTS to function independently from the database. The PBTS accesses the data, parameters, and control settings from the database through the system control files, which insures that the data and configuration parameters are accessible when and if single point failures occur with respect to the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Alexandre V. Beloussov, Michael A. Baumann, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Publication number: 20120323516
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: Loma Linda Univeristy Medical Center
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
  • Patent number: 8269195
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
  • Publication number: 20110047469
    Abstract: A tiered communications architecture for managing network traffic in a distributed system. Communication between client or control computers and a plurality of hardware devices is administered by agent and monitor devices whose activities are coordinated to reduce the number of open channels or sockets. The communications architecture also improves the transparency and scalability of the distributed system by reducing network mapping dependence. The architecture is desirably implemented in a proton beam therapy system to provide flexible security policies which improve patent safety and facilitate system maintenance and development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Michael A. Baumann, Alexandre V. Beloussov, Julide Bakir, Deganit Armon, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Publication number: 20100327187
    Abstract: In a complex, multi-processor software controlled system, such as proton beam therapy system (PBTS), it may be important to provide treatment configurable parameters that are easily modified by an authorized user to prepare the software controlled systems for various modes of operation. This particular invention relates to a configuration management system for the PBTS that utilizes a database to maintain data and configuration parameters and also to generate and distribute system control files that can be used by the PBTS for treatment delivery. The use of system control files reduces the adverse effects of single point failures in the database by allowing the PBTS to function independently from the database. The PBTS accesses the data, parameters, and control settings from the database through the system control files, which insures that the data and configuration parameters are accessible when and if single point failures occur with respect to the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Alexandre V. Beloussov, Michael A. Baumann, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Patent number: 7801988
    Abstract: A tiered communications architecture for managing network traffic in a distributed system. Communication between client or control computers and a plurality of hardware devices is administered by agent and monitor devices whose activities are coordinated to reduce the number of open channels or sockets. The communications architecture also improves the transparency and scalability of the distributed system by reducing network mapping dependence. The architecture is desirably implemented in a proton beam therapy system to provide flexible security policies which improve patent safety and facilitate system maintenance and development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Michael A. Baumann, Alexandre V. Beloussov, Julide Bakir, Deganit Armon, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Patent number: 7791051
    Abstract: In a complex, multi-processor software controlled system, such as proton beam therapy system (PBTS), it may be important to provide treatment configurable parameters that are easily modified by an authorized user to prepare the software controlled systems for various modes of operation. This particular invention relates to a configuration management system for the PBTS that utilizes a database to maintain data and configuration parameters and also to generate and distribute system control files that can be used by the PBTS for treatment delivery. The use of system control files reduces the adverse effects of single point failures in the database by allowing the PBTS to function independently from the database. The PBTS accesses the data, parameter, and control settings from the database through the system control files, which insures that the data and configuration parameters are accessible when and if single point failures occur with respect to the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Alexandre V. Beloussov, Michael A. Baumann, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Publication number: 20090067577
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
  • Patent number: 7446328
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Centre
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann
  • Publication number: 20080270517
    Abstract: A tiered communications architecture for managing network traffic in a distributed system. Communication between client or control computers and a plurality of hardware devices is administered by agent and monitor devices whose activities are coordinated to reduce the number of open channels or sockets. The communications architecture also improves the transparency and scalability of the distributed system by reducing network mapping dependence. The architecture is desirably implemented in a proton beam therapy system to provide flexible security policies which improve patent safety and facilitate system maintenance and development.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Michael A. Baumann, Alexandre V. Beloussov, Julide Bakir, Deganit Armon, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Publication number: 20080237494
    Abstract: In a complex, multi-processor software controlled system, such as proton beam therapy system (PBTS), it may be important to provide treatment configurable parameters that are easily modified by an authorized user to prepare the software controlled systems for various modes of operation. This particular invention relates to a configuration management system for the PBTS that utilizes a database to maintain data and configuration parameters and also to generate and distribute system control files that can be used by the PBTS for treatment delivery. The use of system control files reduces the adverse effects of single point failures in the database by allowing the PBTS to function independently from the database. The PBTS accesses the data, parameters, and control settings from the database through the system control files, which insures that the data and configuration parameters are accessible when and if single point failures occur with respect to the database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Alexandre V. Beloussov, Michael A. Baumann, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Patent number: 7398309
    Abstract: A tiered communications architecture for managing network traffic in a distributed system. Communication between client or control computers and a plurality of hardware devices is administered by agent and monitor devices whose activities are coordinated to reduce the number of open channels or sockets. The communications architecture also improves the transparency and scalability of the distributed system by reducing network mapping dependence. The architecture is desirably implemented in a proton beam therapy system to provide flexible security policies which improve patent safety and facilitate system maintenance and development.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Michael A. Baumann, Alexandre V. Beloussov, Julide Bakir, Deganit Armon, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Patent number: 7368740
    Abstract: In a complex, multi-processor software controlled system, such as proton beam therapy system (PBTS), it may be important to provide treatment configurable parameters that are easily modified by an authorized user to prepare the software controlled systems for various modes of operation. This particular invention relates to a configuration management system for the PBTS that utilizes a database to maintain data and configuration parameters and also to generate and distribute system control files that can be used by the PBTS for treatment delivery. The use of system control files reduces the adverse effects of single point failures in the database by allowing the PBTS to function independently from the database. The PBTS accesses the data, parameters, and control settings from the database through the system control files, which insures that the data and configuration parameters are accessible when and if single point failures occur with respect to the database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Alexandre V. Beloussov, Michael A. Baumann, Howard B. Olsen, Dana Salem
  • Patent number: 7199382
    Abstract: A patient alignment system for a radiation therapy system. The alignment system includes multiple external measurement devices which obtain position measurements of components of the radiation therapy system which are movable and/or are subject to flex or other positional variations. The alignment system employs the external measurements to provide corrective positioning feedback to more precisely register the patient and align them with a radiation beam. The alignment system can be provided as an integral part of a radiation therapy system or can be added as an upgrade to existing radiation therapy systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Loma Linda University Medical Center
    Inventors: Nickolas S. Rigney, Daniel C. Anderson, David A. Lesyna, Daniel W. Miller, Michael F. Moyers, Chieh C. Cheng, Michael A. Baumann