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).
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Publication number: 20260171722Abstract: A method of terminating an electrical conductor for a wellhead comprises passing the conductor through a gland, and engaging the conductor and the gland with a positioning tool. First and second abutments on the positioning tool respectively limit movement of the gland and the electrical conductor relative to the positioning tool in first and second directions. The gland is fixed to the electrical conductor, the positioning tool is disengaged, and the electrical conductor offered to a connector. The gland engages with the connector. First and second abutments on the connector respectively limit movement of the gland and the conductor relative to the connector in the first and second directions. The axial distance between the first and second abutments on the positioning tool approaches or equals the axial distance between the first and second abutments on the connector portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2022Publication date: June 18, 2026Inventors: Nigel AMES, Paul BENSON, Robert Stuart JOHNSTON
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Publication number: 20260146924Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2026Publication date: May 28, 2026Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Paul Benson
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Patent number: 12553803Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2024Date of Patent: February 17, 2026Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Paul Benson
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Publication number: 20260018311Abstract: Disclosed example radiographic source assemblies include: a radiographic source capsule comprising a sealed radiographic material; a drive cable connected to the radiographic source capsule at a distal end of the drive cable; and a control connector, a distal end of the remote control connector being connected to a proximal end of the drive cable and configured to receive a remote connector, the control connector comprising a lock retention feature and a keying feature positioned closer than the lock retention feature to the proximal end of the control connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2025Publication date: January 15, 2026Inventors: Paul Benson, David Wood
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Publication number: 20260002892Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2025Publication date: January 1, 2026Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas, David Wood
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Publication number: 20260003082Abstract: 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 theType: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2025Publication date: January 1, 2026Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
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Patent number: 12478336Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2022Date of Patent: November 25, 2025Assignee: QSA GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Jason William Bourn, Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
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Patent number: 12471858Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2022Date of Patent: November 18, 2025Assignee: QSA GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Paul Benson, Jason William Bourn, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
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Patent number: 12372481Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2023Date of Patent: July 29, 2025Assignee: QSA GLOBAL INC.Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas, David Wood
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Patent number: 12352907Abstract: 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 theType: GrantFiled: April 4, 2023Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: QSA Global Inc.Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
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Publication number: 20250205705Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2025Publication date: June 26, 2025Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Michael Palombo, Ramona Seliger, Paul Benson
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Patent number: 12280375Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 10, 2022Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Michael Palombo, Ramona Seliger, Paul Benson
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Patent number: 12270770Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: QSA Global Inc.Inventors: Paul Benson, Jason William Bourn
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Publication number: 20240416346Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: December 19, 2024Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Michael Palombo, Ramona Seliger, Paul Benson
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Publication number: 20240361211Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2024Publication date: October 31, 2024Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Paul Benson
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Patent number: 12031890Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Paul Benson
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Publication number: 20240003833Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas, David Wood
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Publication number: 20230314630Abstract: 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 theType: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Paul Benson, Joseph Ryan Lapinskas
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Publication number: 20230213414Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2021Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey R. Jasperse, Peter Paulicka, Paul Benson
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Patent number: 11690583Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 8, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.Inventors: Amine Belarbi, Jason Bourn, Paul Benson