Patents by Inventor Ryan P. Lahm
Ryan P. Lahm 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: 20240029865Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing an imaging discovery utility for augmenting clinical image management. In some embodiments, in response to receiving a request for a first medical image file(s) from a requesting device, a non-relational (“NoSQL”) data management system (“DMS”) may access a NoSQL database containing, inter alia, a plurality of medical image files that are mirrored copies of a plurality of medical image files stored in a relational (“SQL”) database, the medical image files each being organized in an image-centric hierarchy with image data being at a top level and patient information associated with the image data being at a lower level. Based on a successful search of the NoSQL database based on search terms in the request, the NoSQL DMS may identify a corresponding second medical image(s) in the SQL database, and may retrieve and send (to the requesting device) the identified second medical image(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Mark Palmer, Kalvin Parman, Ryan P. Lahm, Megan Samec, Srinivasan S. Varahoor, Priya Nair, Julianne Spencer, Walton W. Baxter, Callie Cronin Myers
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Patent number: 11817201Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing an imaging discovery utility for augmenting clinical image management. In some embodiments, in response to receiving a request for a first medical image file(s) from a requesting device, a non-relational (“NoSQL”) data management system (“DMS”) may access a NoSQL database containing, inter alia, a plurality of medical image files that are mirrored copies of a plurality of medical image files stored in a relational (“SQL”) database, the medical image files each being organized in an image-centric hierarchy with image data being at a top level and patient information associated with the image data being at a lower level. Based on a successful search of the NoSQL database based on search terms in the request, the NoSQL DMS may identify a corresponding second medical image(s) in the SQL database, and may retrieve and send (to the requesting device) the identified second medical image(s).Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Mark Palmer, Kalvin Parman, Ryan P. Lahm, Megan L. Harris, Srinivasan Varahoor, Priya Nair, Julianne H. Spencer, Walton W. Baxter, Callie Cronin Myers
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Publication number: 20230230684Abstract: The present disclosure provides a catheter design tool and methods thereof for selecting or designing an optimal catheter profile for a particular patient or group of patients. For example, the tool includes a data set (e.g., input into the system) pertaining to a plurality of anatomy parameters and a plurality of catheter parameters to determine one or more catheter profiles that allow the best implant efficacy for a particular patient or group of patients. Specifically, the tool evaluates the efficacy of a particular catheter profile for use with a particular patient, the most optimal catheter profile from a plurality of catheter profiles for use with a particular patient, and/or the most optimal catheter profile from a plurality of catheter profiles for use with a group of patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Megan Samec, Varun A. Bhatia, Ryan P. Lahm, Walton W. Baxter, Brian P. Colin, Jay T. Rassat, Jeffrey G. Falk, Keith D. Anderson
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Patent number: 11523782Abstract: A high contrast instrument, such as a radiopaque portion, can be captured and/or viewed in an image that is acquired with an imaging system, such as with a fluoroscopic imaging system. A statistical model can be used to assist in identifying a possible or probable location of a target. A user may move the instrument coil to the statistically probable location of the target to, for example, perform a procedure or carry out a task.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2018Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ryan P. Lahm, Ronald Alan Drake, Eric A. Schilling, Brian W. Schousek, Mark W. Shepler, Lester O. Stener
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Publication number: 20220076804Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing an imaging discovery utility for augmenting clinical image management. In some embodiments, in response to receiving a request for a first medical image file(s) from a requesting device, a non-relational (“NoSQL”) data management system (“DMS”) may access a NoSQL database containing, inter alia, a plurality of medical image files that are mirrored copies of a plurality of medical image files stored in a relational (“SQL”) database, the medical image files each being organized in an image-centric hierarchy with image data being at a top level and patient information associated with the image data being at a lower level. Based on a successful search of the NoSQL database based on search terms in the request, the NoSQL DMS may identify a corresponding second medical image(s) in the SQL database, and may retrieve and send (to the requesting device) the identified second medical image(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Mark Palmer, Kalvin Parman, Ryan P. Lahm, Megan L. Harris, Srinivasan Varahoor, Priya Nair, Julianne H. Spencer, Walton W. Baxter, Callie Cronin Myers
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Publication number: 20180256120Abstract: A high contrast instrument, such as a radiopaque portion, can be captured and/or viewed in an image that is acquired with an imaging system, such as with a fluoroscopic imaging system. A statistical model can be used to assist in identifying a possible or probable location of a target. A user may move the instrument coil to the statistically probable location of the target to, for example, perform a procedure or carry out a task.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Ryan P. LAHM, Ronald Alan DRAKE, Eric A. SCHILLING, Brian W. SCHOUSEK, Mark W. SHEPLER
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Patent number: 10004467Abstract: A high contrast instrument, such as a radiopaque portion, can be captured and/or viewed in an image that is acquired with an imaging system, such as with a fluoroscopic imaging system. A statistical model can be used to assist in identifying a possible or probable location of a target. A user may move the instrument coil to the statistically probable location of the target to, for example, perform a procedure or carry out a task.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ryan P. Lahm, Ronald Alan Drake, Eric A. Schilling, Brian W. Schousek, Mark W. Shepler, Lester O. Stener
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Publication number: 20150305631Abstract: A system is disclosed for illustrating a geometry of a structure and a geometry of an instrument. The system can implement a set of instructions to assist in determining an appropriateness of positioning a selected instrument at a location. The system may display the geometry of the structure and/or the geometry of the instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ryan P. Lahm, Melissa Gene Tanner Christie, Eric A. Schilling
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Publication number: 20150305695Abstract: A high contrast instrument, such as a radiopaque portion, can be captured and/or viewed in an image that is acquired with an imaging system, such as with a fluoroscopic imaging system. A statistical model can be used to assist in identifying a possible or probable location of a target. A user may move the instrument coil to the statistically probable location of the target to, for example, perform a procedure or carry out a task.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ryan P. LAHM, Ronald Alan Drake, Eric A. Schilling, Brian W. Schousek, Mark W. Shepler, Lester O. Stener
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Patent number: 7797030Abstract: A method for localizing an internal body structure during an image-guided procedure that includes obtaining a three dimensional image of a body portion containing a targeted structure and selected reference structures; determining a set of landmark point coordinates for defining the location of each of the targeted and reference structures; computing triangulation parameters relating the location of the landmark points for the targeted structure and the reference structures; and, during an image-guided procedure, using the computed triangulation parameters to plot an estimated location of the targeted structure on an intra-operative image in which the reference structures have been identified.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2004Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Ryan P. Lahm, Walton W. Baxter, III, Josee Morissette, Timothy G. Laske
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Patent number: 7220127Abstract: A heart model provides a simulative environment for lead implantation and affixation. In one embodiment, removable silicone plugs are provided at appropriate locations so that an inserted lead can be affixed to the plugs with a helical tip. A simulative venous structure is provided that has increased lubricity to facilitate the insertion and manipulation of the lead.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2004Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Elizabeth A. Ellingson, Gregory A. Boser, David L. Miller, Ryan P. Lahm, Jill A. Lafavor, Mandy L. Rasmussen, Sonar Shah