Patents by Inventor Shawn St. Pierre

Shawn St. Pierre 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: 12364443
    Abstract: A specimen radiography system may include a controller and a cabinet. The cabinet may include an x-ray source, an x-ray detector, and a specimen drawer disposed between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector. The specimen drawer may be automatically positionable along a vertical axis between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth DeFreitas, Timothy N. Wells, Thomas DeYoung, Henry Landry, Shawn St. Pierre, Shawn Hochstetler, Joseph Vartolone, Neil Roth, Michelle Lustrino
  • Patent number: 12236582
    Abstract: Systems and methods for locating abnormalities within a breast and generating mappings of structures, such as ducts, within the breast. First imaging data may be acquired for a breast from a first imaging modality and second imaging data for the breast from a second imaging modality. The first imaging data is co-registered with the second imaging data, such that the first imaging data and the second imaging data share a common coordinate space. Based on the second imaging data, a plurality of structures within the breast are mapped to generate a mapping of the plurality of structures. From at least one of the first imaging data or the second imaging data, the abnormality in the breast is located. The mapping of the plurality of structures and the located abnormality in the breast may be concurrently displayed. A statistical analysis of the mapping of the breast structures may also be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn St. Pierre, Susan Harvey
  • Patent number: 12186125
    Abstract: Methods and system for providing an ultrasound workflow tool that facilitates performing a diagnostic exam, an interventional procedure, and an excision surgery. The ultrasound workflow tool is an application that executes on a computing device, and is used in connection with a wired or wireless ultrasound device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2025
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn St. Pierre
  • Patent number: 12133695
    Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Laviola, Shawn St. Pierre, Brian Stellmach, Lori Fontaine, Joseph A. Stand, III, Estefania Alvarez, Stephen Grantz, Michelle Dawn Lyman, Shannon Marie Butler, Yuliya Mathis
  • Patent number: 12133696
    Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Laviola, Shawn St. Pierre, Brian Stellmach, Lori Fontaine, Joseph A. Stand, III, Estefania Alvarez, Stephen Grantz, Michelle Dawn Lyman, Shannon Marie Butler, Yuliya Mathis
  • Patent number: 12121304
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for providing guidance for operation of a localization insertion device based on ultrasonic imaging. Ultrasonic waves are emitted and detected by an ultrasonic transducer to generate image data. An introducer for placing a localization wire is identified within the generated image data. Based on the identification of the introducer, the methods and systems may determine a predicted location based at least in part on introducer properties and localization wire properties. The predicted location of the ring of the localization wire may be the predicated location of the localization wire when positioned subcutaneously with the localization insertion device. At least one indicator may be displayed indicating the determined predicted ring location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn St. Pierre
  • Publication number: 20240341703
    Abstract: A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patient's breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2024
    Publication date: October 17, 2024
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn St. Pierre, Alan Rego, Richard Gladwin Edwards, Joseph Vartolone, Timothy Wells
  • Patent number: 12029499
    Abstract: Methods and systems providing guidance for operation of a biopsy needle based on ultrasonic imaging. Ultrasonic waves are emitted and detected by a ultrasonic transducer to generate image data. A biopsy needle is identified within the generated image data, and the biopsy needle may be in a pre-fire configuration. Based on the identification of the biopsy needle, the methods and systems may determine a predicted location of the biopsy needle based at least in part on biopsy needle properties. The predicted location of the biopsy needle may be the predicated location of the biopsy needle in its post-fire configuration. At least one indicator may be displayed indicating the determined predicted location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn St. Pierre, Stephen Grantz, Thomas Fisk, Mark Guetersloh
  • Patent number: 12029503
    Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Laviola, Shawn St. Pierre, Brian Stellmach, Lori Fontaine, Joseph A. Stand, III, Estefania Alvarez, Stephen Grantz, Michelle Dawn Lyman, Shannon Marie Butler, Yuliya Mathis
  • Patent number: 11998371
    Abstract: A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patient's breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn St. Pierre, Alan Rego, Richard Gladwin Edwards, Joseph Vartolone, Timothy Wells
  • Patent number: 11937886
    Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses, Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Laviola, Shawn St. Pierre, Brian Stellmach, Lori Fontaine, Joseph A. Stand, III, Estefania Alvarez, Stephen Grantz, Michelle Dawn Lyman, Shannon Marie Butler, Yuliya Mathis
  • Publication number: 20230404499
    Abstract: A specimen radiography system may include a controller and a cabinet. The cabinet may include an x-ray source, an x-ray detector, and a specimen drawer disposed between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector. The specimen drawer may be automatically positionable along a vertical axis between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth DeFreitas, Timothy N. Wells, Thomas DeYoung, Henry Landry, Shawn St. Pierre, Shawn Hochstetler, Joseph Vartolone, Neil Roth, Michelle Lustrino
  • Patent number: 11730434
    Abstract: A specimen radiography system may include a controller and a cabinet. The cabinet may include an x-ray source, an x-ray detector, and a specimen drawer disposed between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector. The specimen drawer may be automatically positionable along a vertical axis between the x-ray source and the x-ray detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Defreitas, Timothy N. Wells, Thomas DeYoung, Henry Landry, Shawn St. Pierre, Shawn Hochstetler, Joseph Vartolone, Neil Roth, Michelle Lustrino
  • Patent number: 11701068
    Abstract: A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patient's breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn St. Pierre, Alan Rego, Richard Gladwin Edwards, Joseph Vartolone, Timothy Wells
  • Patent number: 11684323
    Abstract: A bracket body releasably secures a compression element to the compression arm of a breast imaging system. A pair of parallel lateral arms extends from a rigid frame which extends from the bracket. A span connects the ends of the lateral arms opposite the bracket and a flexible membrane extends from the span towards the bracket body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn St. Pierre, Richard Gladwin Edwards, Joseph Vartolone
  • Patent number: 11481038
    Abstract: Examples of the present disclosure describe systems and methods for using gesture recognition to control medical hardware and software. In aspects, an activation signal may be received by an input processing system, such as a gesture recognition system, a voice recognition system, or a touch-based system. After receiving the activation signal, user input may be received by the input processing system. The user input may be processed to determine a current or applicable context. Based on the context, one or more actions corresponding to the user input may be identified. The input processing system may then cause the identified action(s) to be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy N. Wells, Shawn St. Pierre
  • Patent number: 11464585
    Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Laviola, Shawn St. Pierre, Brian Stellmach, Lori Fontaine, Joseph A. Stand, III, Estefania Alvarez, Stephen Grantz, Michelle Dawn Lyman, Shannon Marie Butler, Yuliya Mathis
  • Patent number: 11432883
    Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Laviola, Shawn St. Pierre, Brian Stellmach, Lori Fontaine, Joseph A. Stand, III, Estefania Alvarez, Stephen Grantz, Michelle Dawn Lyman, Shannon Marie Butler, Yuliya Mathis
  • Patent number: 11357456
    Abstract: A compression paddle with a plurality of markers is advanced towards a patients breast which has been positioned on a support platform for an imaging procedure. An initial position of the compression paddle is detected relative to the support platform when a portion of the breast is contacted. An initial marker is identified which is associated with a feature of the breast when the compression paddle is in the initial position. A compression target marker is based at least in part on the initial position and the initial marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn St. Pierre, Alan Rego, Richard Gladwin Edwards, Joseph Vartolone, Timothy Wells
  • Patent number: 11234772
    Abstract: Disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as localization markers during a surgical procedure. Adaptation includes incorporation of materials detectable under ultrasound during surgery, as well as features for co-registration with image guidance or other real-time imaging technologies during surgery. Such biopsy markers, when used as localization markers, improve patient comfort and reduce challenges in surgical coordination and surgery time. Additional disclosed biopsy markers are adapted to serve as monitoring and/or detection apparatuses. Localization of an implanted marker may be done with ultrasound technology. Ultrasound image data is analyzed to identify the implanted marker. A distance to the marker or a lesion may be determined and displayed. The determined distance may be a distance between the ultrasound probe and the marker or lesion, a distance between the marker or lesion and an incision instrument, and/or a distance between the ultrasound probe and the incision instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: John Laviola, Shawn St. Pierre, Brian Stellmach, Lori Fontaine, Joseph A. Stand, III, Estefania Alvarez, Stephen Grantz, Michelle Dawn Lyman, Shannon Marie Butler, Yuliya Mathis