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: 20180185113Abstract: 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: September 11, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Eugene Gregerson, Scott Coppen, Todd Furlong, Edward Daley, Russell Stanton, Adeline Harris, Paul Sebring
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Publication number: 20180177473Abstract: A multi-axis imaging system and methods for imaging a human or animal using a multi-axis imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: June 28, 2018Inventors: Eugene A. GREGERSON, Russell STANTON, Michael CONNOR, Paul SEBRING
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Patent number: 9980689Abstract: A detector system for an imaging system includes an airflow cooling system. The detector system includes a detector chassis, a duct extending along the length of the chassis, and a manifold that couples the duct to the interior of the chassis. A vacuum source, such as a suction fan, is coupled to the duct and generates a vacuum force within the duct. The chassis includes a plurality of inlet openings, with an airflow path being defined through the interior of the chassis between the inlet openings and the manifold. The suction fan pulls cooling air through the inlet openings, through the chassis and manifold to the duct, and then expels the air through an exhaust opening. The airflow is directed into thermal contact with detector elements and associated electronics in the detector chassis to provide cooling of these components.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Paul Sebring, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Scott Coppen
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Patent number: 9978157Abstract: Methods and systems for performing x-ray computerized tomographic (CT) reconstruction of imaging data on a rotatable portion of the system, such as a ring-shaped rotor. The rotor may include an x-ray source, and x-ray detector system and a processor, coupled to the detector system, for performing tomographic reconstruction of imaging data collected by the detector system.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Jonathan Yuen, Kenneth L. Hilts
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Patent number: 9968314Abstract: An X-ray system includes a plurality of X-ray detector modules and a backbone for positioning the detector modules relative to an X-ray source. A mount for each detector module is coupled to the backbone. One or more actuators extend between the mount and the detector module for individually adjusting the detector module relative to the mount for aligning the detector module. A plate with a rocker member may be attached behind each module and the mount then includes a frame with cradle surfaces for the rocker member.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Sebring Mechanical Design, Inc.Inventor: J. Paul Sebring
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Patent number: 9962132Abstract: 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: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell
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Publication number: 20170360387Abstract: 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: August 11, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Eugene A. GREGERSON, Michael CONNOR, Michael ALLEN, Paul SEBRING, Robert POWELL, Russell STANTON, Scott COPPEN
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Patent number: 9737273Abstract: 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: April 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell, Russell Stanton, Scott Coppen
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Publication number: 20170124731Abstract: Methods and systems for performing x-ray computerized tomographic (CT) reconstruction of imaging data on a rotatable portion of the system, such as a ring-shaped rotor. The rotor may include an x-ray source, and x-ray detector system and a processor, coupled to the detector system, for performing tomographic reconstruction of imaging data collected by the detector system.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Eugene A. GREGERSON, Michael ALLEN, Paul SEBRING, Jonathan YUEN, Kenneth L. HILTS
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Publication number: 20170071560Abstract: 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: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Eugene A. GREGERSON, Russell STANTON, Michael CONNOR, Michael ALLEN, Paul SEBRING, Robert POWELL
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Patent number: 9576378Abstract: Methods and systems for performing x-ray computerized tomographic (CT) reconstruction of imaging data on a rotatable portion of the system, such as a ring-shaped rotor. The rotor may include an x-ray source, and x-ray detector system and a processor, coupled to the detector system, for performing tomographic reconstruction of imaging data collected by the detector system.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Jonathan Yuen, Kenneth L. Hilts
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Patent number: 9526461Abstract: Imaging systems having multiple radiation sources, such as x-ray sources, and multiple radiation detectors, such as flat-panel x-ray detectors and/or diagnostic-quality CT detectors, housed within an imaging gantry, for obtaining simultaneous images of an object positioned within a bore of the gantry in multiple imaging planes.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A Gregerson, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Robert Powell, Scott Coppen
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Publication number: 20160302871Abstract: 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: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Eugene A. GREGERSON, Paul SEBRING, Russell STANTON, Scott COPPEN, Adeline HARRIS, Todd FURLONG, Jeff BAKER
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Publication number: 20150374322Abstract: A detector system for an imaging system includes an airflow cooling system. The detector system includes a detector chassis, a duct extending along the length of the chassis, and a manifold that couples the duct to the interior of the chassis. A vacuum source, such as a suction fan, is coupled to the duct and generates a vacuum force within the duct. The chassis includes a plurality of inlet openings, with an airflow path being defined through the interior of the chassis between the inlet openings and the manifold. The suction fan pulls cooling air through the inlet openings, through the chassis and manifold to the duct, and then expels the air through an exhaust opening. The airflow is directed into thermal contact with detector elements and associated electronics in the detector chassis to provide cooling of these components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Paul Sebring, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Scott Coppen
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Publication number: 20150332484Abstract: Methods and systems for performing x-ray computerized tomographic (CT) reconstruction of imaging data on a rotatable portion of the system, such as a ring-shaped rotor. The rotor may include an x-ray source, and x-ray detector system and a processor, coupled to the detector system, for performing tomographic reconstruction of imaging data collected by the detector system.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Inventors: Eugene A. GREGERSON, Michael ALLEN, Paul SEBRING, Jonathan YUEN, Kenneth L. HILTS
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Patent number: 9125613Abstract: A detector system for an imaging system includes an airflow cooling system. The detector system includes a detector chassis, a duct extending along the length of the chassis, and a manifold that couples the duct to the interior of the chassis. A vacuum source, such as a suction fan, is coupled to the duct and generates a vacuum force within the duct. The chassis includes a plurality of inlet openings, with an airflow path being defined through the interior of the chassis between the inlet openings and the manifold. The suction fan pulls cooling air through the inlet openings, through the chassis and manifold to the duct, and then expels the air through an exhaust opening. The airflow is directed into thermal contact with detector elements and associated electronics in the detector chassis to provide cooling of these components.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Paul Sebring, Russell Stanton, Michael Connor, Michael Allen, Scott Coppen
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Patent number: 9111379Abstract: Methods and systems for performing x-ray computerized tomographic (CT) reconstruction of imaging data on a rotatable portion of the system, such as a ring-shaped rotor. The rotor may include an x-ray source, and x-ray detector system and a processor, coupled to the detector system, for performing tomographic reconstruction of imaging data collected by the detector system.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. Gregerson, Michael Allen, Paul Sebring, Jonathan Yuen, Kenneth L. Hilts
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Publication number: 20140275953Abstract: 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: March 14, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene GREGERSON, Russell STANTON, Paul SEBRING, Michael CONNOR, Robert POWELL
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Publication number: 20140139215Abstract: 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: June 13, 2013Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. GREGERSON, Russell STANTON, Michael CONNOR, Michael ALLEN, Paul SEBRING, Robert POWELL
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Publication number: 20140003572Abstract: Methods and systems for performing x-ray computerized tomographic (CT) reconstruction of imaging data on a rotatable portion of the system, such as a ring-shaped rotor. The rotor may include an x-ray source, and x-ray detector system and a processor, coupled to the detector system, for performing tomographic reconstruction of imaging data collected by the detector system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: January 2, 2014Applicant: MOBIUS IMAGING, LLCInventors: Eugene A. GREGERSON, Michael ALLEN, Paul SEBRING, Jonathan YUEN, Kenneth L. HILTS