Patents by Inventor Norbert Johan Lukas GEHENIAU

Norbert Johan Lukas GEHENIAU 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).

  • Advanced applicator systems and methods
    Patent number: 10596390
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for an advanced gynecological applicator. In accordance with some embodiments, a brachytherapy applicator head and assembly is provided. The assembly may include two ovoid tubes configured to receive radiation sources, the two ovoid tubes combining to form a rounded applicator having a middle opening and comprising a plurality of needle holes to guide interstitial needles. The assembly may also include a central applicator tube configured to receive a radiation source that is located within the middle opening. Additionally, the assembly may include a vaginal cap that includes a tool-free connection to the two ovoid tubes and includes needle guides that align with the needle holes of the two ovoid tubes. The assembly may include a one-piece template for securing interstitial needles. The assembly may further include a tool-free connector to secure the two ovoid tubes to the central applicator tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: NUCLETRON OPERATIONS B.V.
    Inventors: Hendrik Steller, Wilhelmus Van Erp, Jan Willem Van Manen, Norbert Johan Lukas Geheniau
  • ADVANCED APPLICATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170291041
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for an advanced gynecological applicator. In accordance with some embodiments, a brachytherapy applicator head and assembly is provided. The assembly may include two ovoid tubes configured to receive radiation sources, the two ovoid tubes combining to form a rounded applicator having a middle opening and comprising a plurality of needle holes to guide interstitial needles. The assembly may also include a central applicator tube configured to receive a radiation source that is located within the middle opening. Additionally, the assembly may include a vaginal cap that includes a tool-free connection to the two ovoid tubes and includes needle guides that align with the needle holes of the two ovoid tubes. The assembly may include a one-piece template for securing interstitial needles. The assembly may further include a tool-free connector to secure the two ovoid tubes to the central applicator tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventors: Hendrik STELLER, Wilhelmus VAN ERP, Jan Willem VAN MANEN, Norbert Johan Lukas GEHENIAU