Patents by Inventor Michael Altman

Michael Altman 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: 11324968
    Abstract: A system and method for validating the accuracy of delineated contours in computerized imaging using statistical data for generating assessment criterion that define acceptable tolerances for delineated contours, with the statistical data being conditionally updated and/or refined between individual processes for validating delineated contours to thereby adjust the tolerances defined by the assessment criterion in the stored statistical data, such that the stored statistical data is more closely representative of a target population. In an alternative embodiment, a system and method for validating the accuracy of delineated contours in computerized imaging using machine learning for assessing delineated contours, with the machine learning training data being used to generate geometric attributes, and the geometric attributes used to construct intra- and interstructural geometric attribute distribution models to automatically detect contouring errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Hsin-Chen Chen, Sasa Mutic, Jun Tan, Michael Altman, James Kavanaugh, Hua Li
  • Publication number: 20190314644
    Abstract: A system and method for validating the accuracy of delineated contours in computerized imaging using statistical data for generating assessment criterion that define acceptable tolerances for delineated contours, with the statistical data being conditionally updated and/or refined between individual processes for validating delineated contours to thereby adjust the tolerances defined by the assessment criterion in the stored statistical data, such that the stored statistical data is more closely representative of a target population. In an alternative embodiment, a system and method for validating the accuracy of delineated contours in computerized imaging using machine learning for assessing delineated contours, with the machine learning training data being used to generate geometric attributes, and the geometric attributes used to construct intra- and interstructural geometric attribute distribution models to automatically detect contouring errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Hsin-Chen Chen, Sasa Mutic, Jun Tan, Michael Altman, James Kavanaugh, Hua Li
  • Patent number: 10376715
    Abstract: A system and method for validating the accuracy of delineated contours in computerized imaging using statistical data for generating assessment criterion that define acceptable tolerances for delineated contours, with the statistical data being conditionally updated and/or refined between individual processes for validating delineated contours to thereby adjust the tolerances defined by the assessment criterion in the stored statistical data, such that the stored statistical data is more closely representative of a target population. In an alternative embodiment, a system and method for validating the accuracy of delineated contours in computerized imaging using machine learning for assessing delineated contours, with the machine learning training data being used to generate geometric attributes, and the geometric attributes used to construct intra- and interstructural geometric attribute distribution models to automatically detect contouring errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Washington University
    Inventors: Hsin-Chen Chen, Sasa Mutic, Jun Tan, Michael Altman, James Kavanaugh, Hua Li
  • Patent number: 9908181
    Abstract: A compact oldham-type floating reamer holder with holder and reamer portions which transfer torque therebetween via a floating member. The floating reamer holder includes an elastic element which axially biases the holder and reamer portions. In an operative position, the floating reamer holder is configured to automatically enable angular misalignment, parallel misalignment and axial translation between the holder and reamer portion axes. In a non-operative position, the reamer portion axis is co-aligned with the holder portion axis. And the elastic element at least partially overlaps the reamer portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Iscar, Ltd.
    Inventors: Evgeny Samoilov, Michael Altman
  • Publication number: 20170021430
    Abstract: A compact oldham-type floating reamer holder with holder and reamer portions which transfer torque therebetween via a floating member. The floating reamer holder includes an elastic element which axially biases the holder and reamer portions. In an operative position, the floating reamer holder is configured to automatically enable angular misalignment, parallel misalignment and axial translation between the holder and reamer portion axes. In a non-operative position, the reamer portion axis is co-aligned with the holder portion axis. And the elastic element at least partially overlaps the reamer portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Evgeny SAMOILOV, Michael ALTMAN
  • Patent number: 9439525
    Abstract: A cup includes two compartments in a unitary structure: an upper compartment that holds the liquid drink and a lower compartment that has a configured slot to slide onto the edge of a plate. The upper compartment has an open top-end and a closed bottom-end just like any other cup. The open top-end is larger than the closed bottom-end so as to permit stacking multiple cups together. The lower compartment is connected below the closed bottom-end of the first compartment. The second compartment defines a configured slot or cut-out that is shaped to receive the edge of a plate and contact the bottom of the plate. The cut-out starts with a wide slot at the wall of the cup that transitions to a narrow slot within the cup. The narrow slot is intended for the edge of the plate. The wider slot contacts the bottom of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Altman
  • Publication number: 20150297916
    Abstract: A system and method for validating the accuracy of delineated contours in computerized imaging using statistical data for generating assessment criterion that define acceptable tolerances for delineated contours, with the statistical data being conditionally updated and/or refined between individual processes for validating delineated contours to thereby adjust the tolerances defined by the assessment criterion in the stored statistical data, such that the stored statistical data is more closely representative of a target population. In an alternative embodiment, a system and method for validating the accuracy of delineated contours in computerized imaging using machine learning for assessing delineated contours, with the machine learning training data being used to generate geometric attributes, and the geometric attributes used to construct intra- and interstructural geometric attribute distribution models to automatically detect contouring errors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Hsin-Chen Chen, Sasa Mutic, Jun Tan, Michael Altman, James Kavanaugh, Hua Li
  • Publication number: 20130116231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 1,4-dihydropyridazinone derivatives, that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, for treating disorders associated with MET activity, and for inhibiting the receptor tyrosine kinase MET. The invention also related to compositions which comprise these compounds, and methods of using them to treat cancer in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Kevin Wilson, Michael Altman, Kathryn Lipford, Catherine White, Matthew Daniels
  • Patent number: 8415346
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit the four known mammalian JAK kinases (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2). The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2 by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment for myeloproliferative disorders or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Altman, Kevin Wilson
  • Patent number: 8367706
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit the four known mammalian JAK kinases (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2) and PDK1. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 TYK2 and PDK1 by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment for myeloproliferative disorders or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Altman, Matthew Christopher, Jonathan B. Grimm, Andrew Haidle, Kaleen Konrad, Jongwon Lim, Rachel N. MacCoss, Michelle Machacek, Ekundayo Osimboni, Ryan D. Otte, Tony Siu, Kerrie Spencer, Brandon Taoka, Paul Tempest, Kevin Wilson, Hyun Chong Woo, Jonathan Young, Anna Zabierek
  • Patent number: 8349865
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit the four known mammalian JAK kinases (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2) and PDK1. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 TYK2 and PDK1 by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment for myeloproliferative disorders or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Tony Siu, Jonathan Young, Michael Altman, Alan Northrup, Matthew Katcher, Ellalahewage Sathyajith Kumarasinghe, Ekaterina Kozina, Scott Peterson, Matthew Childers
  • Patent number: 8329722
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit JAK2 tyrosine kinase and/or PDK1. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting JAK2 tyrosine kinase activity and/or PDK1 kinase inhibitory activity by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment or prevention of myeloproliferative disorders or cancer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
    Inventors: Tony Siu, Jonathan Young, Michael Altman, Alan Northrup, Ekaterina Kozina, Christopher Dinsmore, David J. Guerin, Kevin A. Keenan, Joon O. Jung, Solomon Kattar, Rachel N. MacCoss
  • Publication number: 20120264735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyridazin-4(1H)-one derivatives, that are useful for treating cellular proliferative diseases, for treating disorders associated with MET activity, and for inhibiting the receptor tyrosine kinase MET. The invention also related to compositions which comprise these compounds, and methods of using them to treat cancer in mammals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventors: Jonathan Young, Barbara Czako, Michael Altman, David Guerin, Michelle Martinez, Alexey Rivkin, Kevin Wilson, Kathryn Lipford, Catherine White, Laura Surdi, Stephanie Chichetti, Matthew H. Daniels, Sean P. Ahearn, Danielle Falcone, Ekundayo Osimboni
  • Publication number: 20110130393
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit the four known mammalian JAK kinases (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2). The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2 by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment for myeloproliferative disorders or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Altman, Kevin Wilson
  • Publication number: 20100256097
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit the four known mammalian JAK kinases (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2) and PDK1. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 TYK2 and PDK1 by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment for myeloproliferative disorders or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Altman, Matthew Christopher, Jonathan B. Grimm, Andrew Haidle, Kaleen Konrad, Jongwon Lim, Rachel N. MacCoss, Michelle Machacek, Ekundayo Osimboni, Ryan D. Otte, Tony Siu, Kerrie Spencer, Brandon Taoka, Paul Tempest, Kevin Wilson, Hyan Chong Woo, Jonathan Young, Anna Zabierek
  • Publication number: 20100197634
    Abstract: The instant invention provides for compounds that inhibit the four known mammalian JAK kinases (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 and TYK2) and PDK1. The invention also provides for compositions comprising such inhibitory compounds and methods of inhibiting the activity of JAK1, JAK2, JAK3 TYK2 and PDK1 by administering the compound to a patient in need of treatment for myeloproliferative disorders or cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Tony Siu, Jonathan Young, Michael Altman, Alan Northrup, Matthew Katcher, Ellalahewage Sathyajith Kumarasinghe, Ekaterina Kozina, Scott Peterson, Matthew Childers
  • Patent number: D837596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Michael A. Altman
  • Patent number: D843173
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventor: Michael A. Altman
  • Patent number: D845710
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventor: Michael A. Altman
  • Patent number: D846353
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Michael A. Altman