Patents by Inventor Paul Benson

Paul Benson 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: 12352907
    Abstract: An example radiographic source exposure device includes: a housing; a radiographic source capsule within the housing, the radiographic source capsule having a radionuclide; a shield within the housing and configured to shield the radiographic source capsule and to permit extension of the radiographic source capsule to expose the radiographic source capsule; one or more sensors coupled to the housing, the one or more sensors configured to detect sensor data comprising one or more of: a count of exposure cycles, a length between the radiographic source capsule position and a stored position, a surface dose, a source decay of the radiographic source, a locking device locking mode status, an unlocking key status, a radiographic source exposure device orientation, a particulate count within the shield, a shock event, or shield wear; a processing system within the housing and configured to store the sensor data and output the sensor data; and a power source within the housing and configured to provide power to the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2025
    Assignee: QSA Global Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
  • Publication number: 20250205705
    Abstract: An acoustophoresis device having a sample vessel and a piezo transducer is described. The sample vessel has an outer surface, a microchannel within confines of the outer surface, a first port extending through the outer surface to the microchannel, and a second port extending through the outer surface to the microchannel, such that a blood sample is insertable through the first port into the microchannel. The sample vessel has conductive traces on the outer surface. The piezo transducer is bonded to the outer surface of the sample vessel to form a monolithic structure. The piezo transducer contacts at least one of the conductive traces, the piezo transducer is configured to generate ultrasonic waves inside a sample in the microchannel. The piezo transducer has an excitation signal input and response signal output electrically connected to the at least one of the conductive traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2025
    Publication date: June 26, 2025
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Michael Palombo, Ramona Seliger, Paul Benson
  • Patent number: 12280375
    Abstract: An acoustophoresis device having a sample vessel and a piezo transducer is described. The sample vessel has an outer surface, a microchannel within confines of the outer surface, a first port extending through the outer surface to the microchannel, and a second port extending through the outer surface to the microchannel, such that a blood sample is insertable through the first port into the microchannel. The sample vessel has conductive traces on the outer surface. The piezo transducer is bonded to the outer surface of the sample vessel to form a monolithic structure. The piezo transducer contacts at least one of the conductive traces, the piezo transducer is configured to generate ultrasonic waves inside a sample in the microchannel. The piezo transducer has an excitation signal input and response signal output electrically connected to the at least one of the conductive traces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2025
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Michael Palombo, Ramona Seliger, Paul Benson
  • Patent number: 12270770
    Abstract: An example portable radiography scanning system includes: a radiation detector configured to generate a digital image based on incident radiation; a radiation emitter configured to output the radiation; a frame configured to hold the radiation emitter and/or the detector such that the emitter directs the radiation to the detector; a first sensor configured to determine a first distance between the detector and emitter; and a computing device configured to: determine a second distance between the emitter and an interface between the radiation and the object; determine a magnification correction factor based on the first and second distances; measure a size, in pixels, of a feature of the object in the image; and: calculate an actual size of the feature based on the magnification correction factor and the measured size, and/or determine whether the measured size of the feature satisfies a threshold size based on the magnification correction factor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: QSA Global Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Benson, Jason William Bourn
  • Publication number: 20240416346
    Abstract: An acoustophoresis device having a sample vessel and a piezo transducer is described. The sample vessel has an outer surface, a microchannel within confines of the outer surface, a first port extending through the outer surface to the microchannel, and a second port extending through the outer surface to the microchannel, such that a blood sample is insertable through the first port into the microchannel. The sample vessel has conductive traces on the outer surface. The piezo transducer is bonded to the outer surface of the sample vessel to form a monolithic structure. The piezo transducer contacts at least one of the conductive traces, the piezo transducer is configured to generate ultrasonic waves inside a sample in the microchannel. The piezo transducer has an excitation signal input and response signal output electrically connected to the at least one of the conductive traces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Michael Palombo, Ramona Seliger, Paul Benson
  • Publication number: 20240361211
    Abstract: A lysis device including a sample vessel, at least one piezo element, and a controller is disclosed. The sample vessel has a microchannel formed therein. The sample vessel has at least one port extending through a surface to the microchannel. The piezo element is attached to the surface of the sample vessel. The controller has logic to cause the controller to emit a first signal including a series of frequencies to the at least one piezo element to cause the at least one piezo element to generate ultrasonic acoustic standing waves in the sample vessel, to receive a second signal indicative of measured vibration signals from the sample vessel detected by the at least one piezo element, and to determine a resonant frequency of the sample vessel using the measured vibration signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 31, 2024
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Paul Benson
  • Patent number: 12031890
    Abstract: A lysis device including a sample vessel, at least one piezo element, and a controller is disclosed. The sample vessel has a microchannel formed therein. The sample vessel has at least one port extending through a surface to the microchannel. The piezo element is attached to the surface of the sample vessel. The controller has logic to cause the controller to emit a first signal including a series of frequencies to the at least one piezo element to cause the at least one piezo element to generate ultrasonic acoustic standing waves in the sample vessel, to receive a second signal indicative of measured vibration signals from the sample vessel detected by the at least one piezo element, and to determine a resonant frequency of the sample vessel using the measured vibration signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Paul Benson
  • Publication number: 20240003833
    Abstract: Disclosed example radiographic source exposure devices include: a radiographic source capsule having a radionuclide; a radiographic shield; a channel within the radiographic shield, the channel having a first end and a second end; and a replaceable tube configured to guide a radiographic source capsule between a stored position and an exposed position in which at least a portion of the radiographic source capsule is exposed to an exterior of the radiographic shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas, David Wood
  • Publication number: 20230314630
    Abstract: An example radiographic source exposure device includes: a housing; a radiographic source capsule within the housing, the radiographic source capsule having a radionuclide; a shield within the housing and configured to shield the radiographic source capsule and to permit extension of the radiographic source capsule to expose the radiographic source capsule; one or more sensors coupled to the housing, the one or more sensors configured to detect sensor data comprising one or more of: a count of exposure cycles, a length between the radiographic source capsule position and a stored position, a surface dose, a source decay of the radiographic source, a locking device locking mode status, an unlocking key status, a radiographic source exposure device orientation, a particulate count within the shield, a shock event, or shield wear; a processing system within the housing and configured to store the sensor data and output the sensor data; and a power source within the housing and configured to provide power to the
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
  • Publication number: 20230213414
    Abstract: A lysis device including a sample vessel, at least one piezo element, and a controller is disclosed. The sample vessel has a microchannel formed therein. The sample vessel has at least one port extending through a surface to the microchannel. The piezo element is attached to the surface of the sample vessel. The controller has logic to cause the controller to emit a first signal including a series of frequencies to the at least one piezo element to cause the at least one piezo element to generate ultrasonic acoustic standing waves in the sample vessel, to receive a second signal indicative of measured vibration signals from the sample vessel detected by the at least one piezo element, and to determine a resonant frequency of the sample vessel using the measured vibration signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Paul Benson
  • Patent number: 11690583
    Abstract: X-ray detectors for generating digital images are disclosed. An example digital X-ray detector includes: a scintillation screen; a reflector configured to reflect light generated by the scintillation screen; and a digital imaging sensor configured to generate a digital image of the light reflected by the reflector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Amine Belarbi, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson
  • Publication number: 20230165545
    Abstract: An example portable radiography scanning system includes: a radiation detector configured to generate digital radiography images based on incident radiation; a radiation emitter configured to output the radiation; and a computing device configured to: receive the digital radiography images from the radiation detector; compensate one or more of the digital radiography images for variations in magnification of the digital radiography images; and store one or more compensated radiography images based on the magnification compensation and associated with physical location information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: June 1, 2023
    Inventors: Jason William Bourn, Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
  • Patent number: 11660399
    Abstract: An injection system, including an injector having a dispensing mechanism configured to dispense a medicament, and a ready-to-use indicator. The ready-to-use indicator includes a controller configured to interact with the ready-to-use indicator and an audio and/or visual indicator, a temperature sensor, and a temperature analog having similar thermodynamic properties of the medicament. The temperature sensor is configured to detect a temperature of the temperature analog which represents the dynamic temperature of medicament as the medicament is heated or cooled. The temperature sensor is configured to communicate the detected temperature to the controller and to alert the controller when a preset temperature is reached. The ready-to-use indicator is configured to alert a user when the preset temperature is reached, signifying the medicament is thermally ready to be delivered by the dispensing mechanism. The audio and/or visual indicator is configured to display indicate one or more notifications to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Tommy Gene Davis, Brian Klueppel, Paul Benson, Anthony G. Esposito, Jason Choi
  • Patent number: 11596370
    Abstract: Systems and methods for digital X-ray imaging are disclosed. An example portable X-ray scanner includes: an X-ray detector configured to generate digital images based on incident X-ray radiation; an X-ray tube configured to output X-ray radiation; a computing device configured to control the X-ray tube, receive the digital images from the X-ray detector, and output the digital images to a display device; a power supply configured to provide power to the X-ray tube, the X-ray detector, and the computing device; and a frame configured to: hold the X-ray detector, the computing device, and the power supply; and hold the X-ray tube such that the X-ray tube directs the X-ray radiation to the X-ray detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Benson, Brian Girouard, Amine Belarbi
  • Publication number: 20230034478
    Abstract: An example radiography scanning system includes: a radiation detector configured to generate digital images based on incident radiation; a radiation source configured to output the radiation toward the radiation detector; a thermal sensor configured to capture thermal images and having a field of view that at least partially overlaps a projection field of the radiation; and a computing device configured to: control the radiation source; receive the digital images from the radiation detector; receive the thermal images from the thermal camera; and output the digital images and the thermal images, in real-time, to a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Benson, Jason William Bourn, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
  • Publication number: 20230034628
    Abstract: An example portable radiography scanning system includes: a radiation detector configured to generate a digital image based on incident radiation; a radiation emitter configured to output the radiation; a frame configured to hold at least one of the radiation emitter or the radiation detector such that the radiation emitter directs the radiation to the radiation detector; a first sensor configured to determine a first distance between the radiation detector and the radiation emitter; and a computing device configured to: determine a second distance between the radiation emitter and an interface between the radiation and the object; determine a magnification correction factor based on the first distance and the second distance; measure a size, in pixels, of a feature of the object in the digital image; and at least one of: calculate an actual size of the feature based on the magnification correction factor and the measured size of the feature, or determine whether the measured sized of the feature satisfies a
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Benson, Jason William Bourn
  • Publication number: 20220121854
    Abstract: An example method to generate a video from multiple cameras including a digital X-ray imaging device involves: initiating a recording session on an X-ray digital imaging device; capturing one or more images using a first one of a plurality of imaging sensors of the X-ray digital imaging device; capturing one or more videos using a second one of the plurality of imaging sensors; storing, on a machine readable storage device, two or more files corresponding to the one or more images and the one or more videos captured using the first and second ones of the plurality of imaging sensors; and combining the two or more files into a single video file representative of the recording session.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Jason William Bourn, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas, Paul Benson, Daniel J. Jozwiak
  • Publication number: 20220000438
    Abstract: X-ray detectors for generating digital images are disclosed. An example digital X-ray detector includes: a scintillation screen; a reflector configured to reflect light generated by the scintillation screen; and a digital imaging sensor configured to generate a digital image of the light reflected by the reflector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Amine Belarbi, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson
  • Patent number: 11207473
    Abstract: A compliance monitoring system is provided for an injection device having an unused state and a used state. The system includes one or more radio frequency tags attached to a surface of the injection device and a portable monitoring accessory that includes a housing, a radio frequency antenna disposed within the housing, a wireless transmitter module disposed within the housing, and a processing circuit disposed within the housing. The processing circuit is configured to receive, via the radio frequency antenna, a first signal from the one or more radio frequency tags via a radio frequency communication protocol. The processing circuit is also configured to transmit, via the wireless transmitter, a second signal to a mobile device via a wireless communication protocol different from the radio frequency communication protocol. Both of the first signal and the second signal include state information of the injection device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Choi, Anthony G. Esposito, Paul Benson
  • Publication number: 20210321964
    Abstract: Systems and methods for digital X-ray imaging are disclosed. An example portable X-ray scanner includes: an X-ray detector configured to generate digital images based on incident X-ray radiation; an X-ray tube configured to output X-ray radiation; a computing device configured to control the X-ray tube, receive the digital images from the X-ray detector, and output the digital images to a display device; a power supply configured to provide power to the X-ray tube, the X-ray detector, and the computing device; and a frame configured to: hold the X-ray detector, the computing device, and the power supply; and hold the X-ray tube such that the X-ray tube directs the X-ray radiation to the X-ray detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Benson, Brian Girouard, Amine Belarbi