Patents by Inventor Ryan Shelton

Ryan Shelton 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: 11576568
    Abstract: The Self-Orienting Imaging Device and Methods of Use sense the orientation of the handheld imaging, and apply the rotational correction by rotating the image to be displayed. When a scanner is used, the scanning element in the scanner is adjusted, such that the eventual scanning direction remains unchanged referencing the subject anatomy. The self-orienting mechanism for the scanner may be implemented in hardware mechanisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: PhotoniCare Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Shelton, Wei Kang
  • Patent number: 10952601
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and designs of speculum tips for pneumatic otoscopy. A speculum tip is disclosed and generally comprises: a cylindrical configuration including a narrow distal tip region longitudinally extending from a larger proximal region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: PhotoniCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Shelton, Ryan Nolan
  • Patent number: 10809126
    Abstract: An Image based handheld imager system is disclosed utilizing consumer-grade 2D camera arrays, while also addressing the problems of image quality, sensitivity, and imaging depth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: PhotoniCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Anqi Zhang, Wei Kang, Ryan Nolan, Ryan Shelton
  • Publication number: 20190368929
    Abstract: An Image based handheld imager system is disclosed utilizing consumer-grade 2D camera arrays, while also addressing the problems of image quality, sensitivity, and imaging depth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Anqi Zhang, Wei Kang, Ryan Nolan, Ryan Shelton
  • Publication number: 20190320887
    Abstract: The Self-Orienting Imaging Device and Methods of Use sense the orientation of the handheld imaging, and apply the rotational correction by rotating the image to be displayed. When a scanner is used, the scanning element in the scanner is adjusted, such that the eventual scanning direction remains unchanged referencing the subject anatomy. The self-orienting mechanism for the scanner may be implemented in hardware mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan Shelton, Wei Kang
  • Publication number: 20190142258
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and designs of speculum tips for pneumatic otoscopy. A speculum tip is disclosed and generally comprises: a cylindrical configuration including a narrow distal tip region longitudinally extending from a larger proximal region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Ryan Shelton, Ryan Nolan
  • Patent number: 10278570
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and designs of speculum tips for pneumatic otoscopy. A speculum tip is disclosed and generally comprises: a cylindrical configuration including a narrow distal tip region longitudinally extending from a larger proximal region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: PhotoniCare, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan Shelton, Ryan Nolan
  • Publication number: 20180125346
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and designs of speculum tips for pneumatic otoscopy. A speculum tip is disclosed and generally comprises: a cylindrical configuration including a narrow distal tip region longitudinally extending from a larger proximal region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan Shelton, Ryan Nolan
  • Patent number: 9867528
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing interferometric measurements on ear tissue within a person's ear, wherein the measurements are performed as a function of pressure within the ear canal. Measurements may be performed at a plurality of pressures, including pressures greater than, and less than, atmospheric pressure. Using an apparatus in accordance with the invention, methods are provided for characterizing a tympanic membrane, as well as a biofilm adjacent to the tympanic membrane, and an effusion in the middle ear. The tympanic membrane may be characterized as to geometrical features and mobility. Characterizations provided by the apparatus serve to diagnose ear pathology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Stephen A. Boppart, Ryan Shelton