Patents by Inventor Paul Sebring
Paul Sebring 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: 20210347036Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting a robotic arm for use in robotic-assisted surgery, including a mobile shuttle that includes a support member for mounting the robotic arm that extends at least partially over a gantry of an imaging device. Further embodiments include a mounting apparatus for mounting a robotic arm to a base or support column of an imaging device, to a patient table, to a floor or ceiling of a room, or to a cart that extends over the top surface of the patient table.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: Mobius Imaging, LLCInventors: Paul Sebring, Eugene Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Edward Daley, Gordon Row
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Patent number: 11141237Abstract: Methods and systems for performing computer-assisted image-guided surgery, including robotically-assisted surgery. A method of displaying image data includes displaying image data of a patient on a handheld display device, tracking the handheld display device using a motion tracking system, and modifying the image data displayed in response to changes in the position and orientation of the handheld display device. Further embodiments include a sterile case for a handheld display device, display devices on a robotic arm, and methods and systems for performing image-guided surgery using multiple reference marker devices fixed to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Mobius Imaging LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregersen, Scott Coppen, Todd Furlong, Edward Daley, Russell Stanton, Adeline Harris, Paul Sebring
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Patent number: 11103990Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting a robotic arm for use in robotic-assisted surgery, including a mobile shuttle that includes a support member for mounting the robotic arm that extends at least partially over a gantry of an imaging device. Further embodiments include a mounting apparatus for mounting a robotic arm to a base or support column of an imaging device, to a patient table, to a floor or ceiling of a room, or to a cart that extends over the top surface of the patient table.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2017Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Mobius Imaging LLCInventors: Paul Sebring, Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Edward Daley, Gordon Row
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Publication number: 20210196216Abstract: A multi-axis imaging system comprising an imaging gantry with an imaging axis extending through a bore of the imaging gantry, a support column that supports the imaging gantry on one side of the gantry in a cantilevered manner, and a base that supports the imaging gantry and the support column. The imaging system including a first drive mechanism that translates the gantry in a vertical direction relative to the support column and the base, a second drive mechanism that rotates the gantry with respect to the support column between a first orientation where the imaging axis of the imaging gantry extends in a vertical direction parallel to the support column and a second orientation where the imaging axis of the gantry extends in a horizontal direction parallel with the base, and a third drive mechanism that translates the support column and the gantry in a horizontal direction along the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Mobius Imaging, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michae Connor, Paul Sebring
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Publication number: 20210196210Abstract: An imaging system and methods including a gantry defining a bore and an imaging axis extending through the bore, and at least one support member that supports the gantry such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, where the gantry is displaceable with respect to the at least one support member in a generally vertical direction. The imaging system may be configured to obtain a vertical imaging scan (e.g., a helical x-ray CT scan), of a patient in a weight-bearing position. The gantry may be rotatable between a first position, in which the gantry is supported such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, and a second position, such that the imaging axis has a generally horizontal orientation. The gantry may be displaceable in a horizontal direction and the system may perform a horizontal scan of a patient or object positioned within the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Mobius Imaging, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell
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Publication number: 20210128090Abstract: A mobile diagnostic imaging system includes a battery system and charging system. The battery system is located in the rotating portion of the imaging system, and includes one or more battery packs comprising electrochemical cells. Each battery pack includes a control circuit that controls the state of charge of each electrochemical cell, and implements a control scheme that causes the electrochemical cells to have a similar charge state. The battery system communicates with a charging system on the non-rotating portion to terminate charge when one or more of the electrochemical cells reach a full state of charge. The imaging system also includes a docking system that electrically connects the charging system to the battery system during charging and temporarily electrically disconnects the rotating and non-rotating portions during imaging, and a drive mechanism for rotating the rotating portion relative to the non-rotating portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Mobius Imaging, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell, Russell Stanton, Scott Coppen
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Patent number: 10987068Abstract: An imaging system and methods including a gantry defining a bore and an imaging axis extending through the bore, and at least one support member that supports the gantry such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, where the gantry is displaceable with respect to the at least one support member in a generally vertical direction. The imaging system may be configured to obtain a vertical imaging scan (e.g., a helical x-ray CT scan), of a patient in a weight-bearing position. The gantry may be rotatable between a first position, in which the gantry is supported such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, and a second position, such that the imaging axis has a generally horizontal orientation. The gantry may be displaceable in a horizontal direction and the system may perform a horizontal scan of a patient or object positioned within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Mobius Imaging LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell
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Publication number: 20210106391Abstract: Methods and systems for performing robotically-assisted surgery in conjunction with intra-operative imaging. A method includes moving a robotic arm with respect to a patient and an imaging device to move an end effector of the robotic arm to a pre-determined position and orientation with respect to the patient based on imaging data of the patient obtained by the imaging device. The robotic arm maintains the end effector in the pre-determined position and orientation with respect to the patient and does not collide with the imaging device or with the patient when the imaging device moves with respect to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2020Publication date: April 15, 2021Applicant: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Paul Sebring, Russell Stanton, Scott Coppen, Adeline Harris, Todd Furlong, Jeff Baker
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Patent number: 10973478Abstract: A multi-axis imaging system comprising an imaging gantry with an imaging axis extending through a bore of the imaging gantry, a support column that supports the imaging gantry on one side of the gantry in a cantilevered manner, and a base that supports the imaging gantry and the support column. The imaging system including a first drive mechanism that translates the gantry in a vertical direction relative to the support column and the base, a second drive mechanism that rotates the gantry with respect to the support column between a first orientation where the imaging axis of the imaging gantry extends in a vertical direction parallel to the support column and a second orientation where the imaging axis of the gantry extends in a horizontal direction parallel with the base, and a third drive mechanism that translates the support column and the gantry in a horizontal direction along the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Mobius Imaging LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Paul Sebring
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Patent number: 10959783Abstract: Methods and systems for performing robotically-assisted surgery in conjunction with intra-operative imaging. A method includes moving a robotic arm with respect to a patient and an imaging device to move an end effector of the robotic arm to a pre-determined position and orientation with respect to the patient based on imaging data of the patient obtained by the imaging device. The robotic arm maintains the end effector in the pre-determined position and orientation with respect to the patient and does not collide with the imaging device or with the patient when the imaging device moves with respect to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Paul Sebring, Russell Stanton, Scott Coppen, Adeline Harris, Todd Furlong, Jeff Baker
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Patent number: 10925559Abstract: A mobile diagnostic imaging system includes a battery system and charging system. The battery system is located in the rotating portion of the imaging system, and includes one or more battery packs comprising electrochemical cells. Each battery pack includes a control circuit that controls the state of charge of each electrochemical cell, and implements a control scheme that causes the electrochemical cells to have a similar charge state. The battery system communicates with a charging system on the non-rotating portion to terminate charge when one or more of the electrochemical cells reach a full state of charge. The imaging system also includes a docking system that electrically connects the charging system to the battery system during charging and temporarily electrically disconnects the rotating and non-rotating portions during imaging, and a drive mechanism for rotating the rotating portion relative to the non-rotating portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Mobius Imaging, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell, Russell Stanton, Scott Coppen
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Publication number: 20210022691Abstract: An imaging system includes a first portion and a second portion that translates and/or rotates with respect to the first portion. A first locking mechanism may prevent the second portion from translating with respect to the first portion, such as during transport of the system. A second locking mechanism may prevent the second portion from rotating with respect to the first portion, such as during transport and/or during an imaging scan. Further embodiments include a cable management system between the first and second portions, a spherically-shaped surface of a support gimbal and a user interface device for an imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: Mobius Imaging, LLCInventors: Eugene Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Paul Sebring, Michael Connor, Robert Powell
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Patent number: 10835190Abstract: An imaging system includes a first portion and a second portion that translates and/or rotates with respect to the first portion. A first locking mechanism may prevent the second portion from translating with respect to the first portion, such as during transport of the system. A second locking mechanism may prevent the second portion from rotating with respect to the first portion, such as during transport and/or during an imaging scan. Further embodiments include a cable management system between the first and second portions, a spherically-shaped surface of a support gimbal and a user interface device for an imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Paul Sebring, Michael Connor, Robert Powell
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Publication number: 20200268332Abstract: A multi-axis imaging system comprising an imaging gantry with an imaging axis extending through a bore of the imaging gantry, a support column that supports the imaging gantry on one side of the gantry in a cantilevered manner, and a base that supports the imaging gantry and the support column. The imaging system including a first drive mechanism that translates the gantry in a vertical direction relative to the support column and the base, a second drive mechanism that rotates the gantry with respect to the support column between a first orientation where the imaging axis of the imaging gantry extends in a vertical direction parallel to the support column and a second orientation where the imaging axis of the gantry extends in a horizontal direction parallel with the base, and a third drive mechanism that translates the support column and the gantry in a horizontal direction along the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Mobius Imaging LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Paul Sebring
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Publication number: 20200268473Abstract: Methods and systems for performing computer-assisted image-guided surgery, including robotically-assisted surgery. A method of displaying image data includes displaying image data of a patient on a handheld display device, tracking the handheld display device using a motion tracking system, and modifying the image data displayed in response to changes in the position and orientation of the handheld display device. Further embodiments include a sterile case for a handheld display device, display devices on a robotic arm, and methods and systems for performing image-guided surgery using multiple reference marker devices fixed to a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Applicant: Mobius Imaging LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Scott Coppen, Todd Furlong, Edward Daley, Russell Stanton, Adeline Harris, Paul Sebring
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Patent number: 10653495Abstract: Methods and systems for performing computer-assisted image-guided surgery, including robotically-assisted surgery. A method of displaying image data includes displaying image data of a patient on a handheld display device, tracking the handheld display device using a motion tracking system, and modifying the image data displayed in response to changes in the position and orientation of the handheld display device. Further embodiments include a sterile case for a handheld display device, display devices on a robotic arm, and methods and systems for performing image-guided surgery using multiple reference marker devices fixed to a patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Mobius Imaging LLCInventors: Eugene Gregerson, Scott Coppen, Todd Furlong, Edward Daley, Russell Stanton, Adeline Harris, Paul Sebring
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Patent number: 10624596Abstract: A multi-axis imaging system and methods for imaging a human or animal using a multi-axis imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Assignee: Mobius Imaging, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Paul Sebring
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Publication number: 20180353143Abstract: An imaging system and methods including a gantry defining a bore and an imaging axis extending through the bore, and at least one support member that supports the gantry such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, where the gantry is displaceable with respect to the at least one support member in a generally vertical direction. The imaging system may be configured to obtain a vertical imaging scan (e.g., a helical x-ray CT scan), of a patient in a weight-bearing position. The gantry may be rotatable between a first position, in which the gantry is supported such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, and a second position, such that the imaging axis has a generally horizontal orientation. The gantry may be displaceable in a horizontal direction and the system may perform a horizontal scan of a patient or object positioned within the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: December 13, 2018Inventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell
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Patent number: 10151810Abstract: An imaging system and methods including a gantry defining a bore and an imaging axis extending through the bore, and at least one support member that supports the gantry such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, where the gantry is displaceable with respect to the at least one support member in a generally vertical direction. The imaging system may be configured to obtain a vertical imaging scan (e.g., a helical x-ray CT scan), of a patient in a weight-bearing position. The gantry may be rotatable between a first position, in which the gantry is supported such that the imaging axis has a generally vertical orientation, and a second position, such that the imaging axis has a generally horizontal orientation. The gantry may be displaceable in a horizontal direction and the system may perform a horizontal scan of a patient or object positioned within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 11, 2018Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell
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Publication number: 20180207794Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting a robotic arm for use in robotic-assisted surgery, including a mobile shuttle that includes a support member for mounting the robotic arm that extends at least partially over a gantry of an imaging device. Further embodiments include a mounting apparatus for mounting a robotic arm to a base or support column of an imaging device, to a patient table, to a floor or ceiling of a room, or to a cart that extends over the top surface of the patient table.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Paul Sebring, Eugene Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Edward Daley, Gordon Row