Patents by Inventor Roy Frisque

Roy Frisque 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).

  • Medical imaging system and method with integrated weight sensing
    Patent number: 7682079
    Abstract: An integrated weight sensing system and method is disclosed for a medical imaging system. In one embodiment, the integrated weight sensing system may include a table assembly, a load cell, and a processor that are implemented in a medical imaging system. The table assembly includes a lifting mechanism used to position a patient within the medical imaging system. The load cell is mechanically coupled to the table assembly and in communication with the processor. The load cell is configured to measure and indicate the weight of the patient and the processor may be configured to adjust imaging parameters based on the weight of the patient. The table assembly may include a device in communication with the load cell and/or processor to display the weight of the patient. Additionally, the table assembly and/or the processor may include an interface for zeroing or recalibrating the load cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Matthew Richard Schwartz, Richard Coe, Roy Frisque
  • Medical Imaging System and Method with Integrated Weight Sensing
    Publication number: 20090252300
    Abstract: An integrated weight sensing system and method is disclosed for a medical imaging system. In one embodiment, the integrated weight sensing system may include a table assembly, a load cell, and a processor that are implemented in a medical imaging system. The table assembly includes a lifting mechanism used to position a patient within the medical imaging system. The load cell is mechanically coupled to the table assembly and in communication with the processor. The load cell is configured to measure and indicate the weight of the patient and the processor may be configured to adjust imaging parameters based on the weight of the patient. The table assembly may include a device in communication with the load cell and/or processor to display the weight of the patient. Additionally, the table assembly and/or the processor may include an interface for zeroing or recalibrating the load cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2008
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Matthew Richard Schwartz, Richard Coe, Roy Frisque