Patents by Inventor Rebecca L. Vincelette

Rebecca L. Vincelette 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: 11896288
    Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine R. Drown, Andrew Wald, Rebecca L. Vincelette, William A. Grissom
  • Publication number: 20230320785
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to measure a baseline temperature of a tissue prior to a laser ablation procedure are disclosed. The devices can be a thermometer including an optical fiber probe and a catheter. The catheter includes nanodiamonds embedded into a wall of the catheter. The nanodiamonds are excited by light from the optical fiber probe to emit a temperature dependent fluorescent light that is received by the optical fiber probe and transmitted to a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor can process the fluorescent light to calculate a temperature. The thermometer can be positioned adjacent to or within a target tissue structure prior to a laser ablation procedure to measure the baseline temperature. The baseline temperature can be input into a magnetic resonance imaging system to calculate a thermal damage estimate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Rebecca L. VINCELETTE
  • Patent number: 11615561
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for displaying acquired image data of a subject. The image may include a high resolution of clear image based on the acquired image data. The image may assist in evaluating the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Vincelette, Erez Shani, Christine R. Drown
  • Publication number: 20220378493
    Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Christine R. DROWN, Andrew WALD, Rebecca L. VINCELETTE, William A. GRISSOM
  • Patent number: 11426229
    Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine R. Drown, Andrew Wald, Rebecca L. Vincelette, William A. Grissom
  • Patent number: 11403760
    Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine R. Drown, Andrew Wald, Rebecca L. Vincelette, William A. Grissom
  • Publication number: 20220130083
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for displaying acquired image data of a subject. The image may include a high resolution of clear image based on the acquired image data. The image may assist in evaluating the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Vincelette, Erez Shani, Christine R. Drown
  • Patent number: 11276174
    Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Christine R. Drown, Andrew Wald, Rebecca L. Vincelette, William A. Grissom
  • Publication number: 20200273171
    Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Christine R. Drown, Andrew Wald, Rebecca L. Vincelette, William A. Grissom
  • Publication number: 20200268434
    Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Christine R. Drown, Andrew Wald, Rebecca L. Vincelette, William A. Grissom
  • Publication number: 20200273175
    Abstract: A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Christine R. Drown, Andrew Wald, Rebecca L. Vincelette, William A. Grissom
  • Publication number: 20140191140
    Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, and apparatus for altering a modulation transfer function of an imaging system. The described methods, systems and apparatus can be used to temporarily alter visual acuity of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ashley J. Welch, Rebecca L. Vincelette, Henry Grady Rylander, III, Thomas E. Milner
  • Patent number: 8657443
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods to temporarily alter visual acuity of a subject. An example system includes a first light source configured to produce infrared light in an infrared wavelength spectrum for transient propagation into an eye of the subject and a second light source configured to produce visible light in a visible wavelength spectrum for transient propagation into the eye of the subject. The system further includes a transmission unit configured to propagate the infrared light and the visible light into the eye, wherein the light propagated into the eye temporarily alters visual acuity of the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ashley J. Welch, Rebecca L. Vincelette, Henry Grady Rylander, III, Thomas E. Milner
  • Publication number: 20130032024
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods to temporarily alter visual acuity of a subject. An example system includes a first light source configured to produce infrared light in an infrared wavelength spectrum for transient propagation into an eye of the subject and a second light source configured to produce visible light in a visible wavelength spectrum for transient propagation into the eye of the subject. The system further includes a transmission unit configured to propagate the infrared light and the visible light into the eye, wherein the light propagated into the eye temporarily alters visual acuity of the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ashley J. Welch, Rebecca L. Vincelette, Henry Grady Rylander, III, Thomas E. Milner
  • Patent number: 8267518
    Abstract: Provided are systems operable to effect a temporary change in a modulation transfer function (MTF) of a target imaging system. The systems include a light source operable to produce light for transient propagation onto at least a portion of the target imaging system, a power source in operative communication with the light source and configured to effect the production of light from the light source, and a transmission unit in operative communication with the light source and configured to propagate the produced light onto at least a portion of the target imaging system. The propagated light is configured for absorbance by the portion of the target imaging system; the absorbance causes an increase in temperature and a change in a refractive index profile of at least the portion of the imaging system. The change in refractive index profile produces a temporary change in the MTF of the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ashley J Welch, Rebecca L. Vincelette, Henry Grady Rylander, III, Thomas E. Milner
  • Publication number: 20100237258
    Abstract: Provided are methods, systems, and apparatus for altering a modulation transfer function of an imaging system. The described methods, systems and apparatus can be used to temporarily alter visual acuity of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ashley J. Welch, Rebecca L. Vincelette, Henry Grady Rylander, III, Thomas E. Milner