Patents by Inventor Robert P. Cloutier

Robert P. Cloutier 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: 11925494
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
  • Publication number: 20240041413
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. CLOUTIER, Elizabeth A. LEVASSEUR
  • Patent number: 11786192
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Publication number: 20220296185
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. CLOUTIER, Elizabeth A. LEVASSEUR
  • Publication number: 20220265232
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. CLOUTIER, John T. HICKEY
  • Patent number: 11399784
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
  • Patent number: 11369324
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Patent number: 11344268
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
  • Patent number: 10806413
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier
  • Publication number: 20200297293
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Patent number: 10682103
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Publication number: 20190099140
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hicke
  • Publication number: 20190099141
    Abstract: An imaging system is disclosed. The imaging system is operable to acquire and/or generate image data at positions relative to a subject. The imaging system includes a drive system configured to move the imaging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. Cloutier, John T. Hickey
  • Publication number: 20180310900
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: David A. GARLOW, Robert P. Cloutier, Elizabeth A. Levasseur
  • Publication number: 20180310899
    Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for acquiring image data of a subject. The image data can be collected with an imaging system with at least two different energy characteristics. The image data can be reconstructed using reconstruction techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Inventors: David A. Garlow, Robert P. Cloutier
  • Publication number: 20120050754
    Abstract: A computer implemented method of rendering a print job comprises determining that a last page of a print job comprises insignificant text or no text. Modifying the print job in response to this determination is then performed, which can include deleting the last page, displaying a user interface for presenting options for implementing the step of modifying the print job, or reducing a margin of the text on the last page of the print job.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: John R. Fredlund, Frank Razavi, Robert P. Cloutier, Guy E. Light
  • Publication number: 20110088424
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system stores containers, typically containing biological or chemical samples, at ultra-low temperatures, i.e., from about ?50° C. to about ?90° C., preferably about ?80° C. under normal operating conditions. A robot automatically places sample storage containers in stationary storage racks within the freezer compartment. Magnetic couplings are used to transmit mechanical power from outside of the freezer compartment to the robot inside of the freezer compartment. The robot has a simplified mechanical configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: HAMILTON STORAGE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Robert P. Cloutier, Julian Warhurst, Behrouz Zandi, James O'Toole, Halvard Solberg
  • Patent number: 7861540
    Abstract: An automated storage and retrieval system stores containers, typically containing biological or chemical samples, at ultra-low temperatures, i.e., from about ?50° C. to about ?90° C., preferably about ?80° C. under normal operating conditions. Dry gas air flows are used to reduce moisture and the consequential frost within the freezer compartment. A custom insulated door is provided with an access module and a tube picking compartment as well as servo motors for controlling a robot within the ultra-low temperature freezer compartment. The robot automatically places sample storage containers in stationary storage racks within the freezer compartment. Magnetic couplings are used to transmit mechanical power from outside of the freezer compartment to the robot inside of the freezer compartment. The robot has a simplified mechanical configuration. The custom door can be readily attached to standard freezer bodies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Hamilton Storage Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert P. Cloutier, Julian Warhurst, Behrouz Zandi, James O'Toole, Halvard Solberg
  • Publication number: 20100281073
    Abstract: A method for sharing one or more image files, the method includes the steps of providing a first set of image files on a first memory device; and transferring a second set of image from one or more second memory devices to the first memory device; wherein the second set of images have their file names converted to a file naming convention of the first set of images.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Robert P. Cloutier, John R. Fredlund, Thomas J. Murray, Frank Razavi
  • Patent number: 7724288
    Abstract: A method of providing photofinishing services, includes the steps of: supplying a memory device for a digital camera and a commitment by a service provider to provide goods and/or services with respect to digital images stored on the memory device to a user of the memory device; taking and storing a plurality of digital images on the memory device; delivering the memory device containing the digital images to the service provider; the service provider providing the goods and/or services to the user; and the service provider returning the memory device to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
    Inventors: John R. Fredlund, Joseph A. Manico, Robert P. Cloutier