Patents by Inventor Stephen Gaudio

Stephen Gaudio 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).

  • IMAGING BASED CALIBRATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220219017
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for imaging-based calibration of radiation treatment couch position compensations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Publication date: July 14, 2022
    Inventors: Reto W. FILIBERTI, Stephen GAUDIO
  • Imaging based calibration systems, devices, and methods
    Patent number: 11324970
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for imaging-based calibration of radiation treatment couch position compensations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignees: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG, VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Reto W. Filiberti, Stephen Gaudio
  • Radiotherapy system with linear motor for transverse actuation of base and rotation of gantry
    Patent number: 11266856
    Abstract: A radiation therapy system includes a treatment couch positioning assembly that is directly coupled to a fixed structure supporting the linear accelerator of the radiation therapy system. The radiation therapy system can be installed in a radiation therapy facility without the floor of the facility being excavated and a sub-floor structure, such as a base frame, being installed. To laterally position a patient relative to the linear accelerator, the treatment couch positioning assembly of the radiation therapy system is laterally translated via a linear motor, and laterally translates with the treatment couch, rather than cantilevering the treatment couch to either side of the couch positioning assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: David Jensen, Stephen Gaudio, Blake Gaderlund
  • IMAGING-BASED SELF-ADJUSTING RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210282735
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are presented for automatic tuning, calibration, and verification of radiation therapy systems comprising control elements configured to control parameters of the radiation therapy systems based on images obtained using electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) included in the radiation therapy system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Robert T. WIGGERS, Daryl LEUNG, Reto W. FILIBERTI, Daniel MORF, Diana KUNG, Stephen GAUDIO
  • Imaging-based self-adjusting radiation therapy systems, devices, and methods
    Patent number: 11058393
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are presented for automatic tuning, calibration, and verification of radiation therapy systems comprising control elements configured to control parameters of the radiation therapy systems based on images obtained using electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) included in the radiation therapy system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignees: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC., VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Robert T. Wiggers, Daryl Leung, Reto W. Filiberti, Daniel Morf, Diana Kung, Stephen Gaudio
  • System and methods for processing images to measure collimator leaf and collimator performance
    Patent number: 10702710
    Abstract: Systems and methods are proposed for accurate and efficient automatic measurement of jaw and leaf positioning in multi-leaf collimator imaging systems. Specifically, the method enables the automated and objective processing of images to determine characteristics of collimator jaws and MLC leaves. These novel techniques enable verification of collimator component positioning to ensure accurate beam modulation for radiation application procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Gaudio
  • IMAGING BASED CALIBRATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200061392
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for imaging-based calibration of radiation treatment couch position compensations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Reto W. FILIBERTI, Stephen GAUDIO
  • Imaging based calibration systems, devices, and methods
    Patent number: 10507339
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for imaging-based calibration of radiation treatment couch position compensations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignees: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC., VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Reto W. Filiberti, Stephen Gaudio
  • RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM WITH LINEAR MOTOR FOR TRANSVERSE ACTUATION OF BASE AND ROTATION OF GANTRY
    Publication number: 20190099623
    Abstract: A radiation therapy system includes a treatment couch positioning assembly that is directly coupled to a fixed structure supporting the linear accelerator of the radiation therapy system. The radiation therapy system can be installed in a radiation therapy facility without the floor of the facility being excavated and a sub-floor structure, such as a base frame, being installed. To laterally position a patient relative to the linear accelerator, the treatment couch positioning assembly of the radiation therapy system is laterally translated via a linear motor, and laterally translates with the treatment couch, rather than cantilevering the treatment couch to either side of the couch positioning assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: April 4, 2019
    Applicant: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David JENSEN, Stephen GAUDIO, Blake GADERLUND
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING IMAGES TO MEASURE COLLIMATOR JAW AND COLLIMATOR PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20180085602
    Abstract: Systems and methods are proposed for accurate and efficient automatic measurement of jaw and leaf positioning in multi-leaf collimator imaging systems. Specifically, the method enables the automated and objective processing of images to determine characteristics of collimator jaws and MLC leaves. These novel techniques enable verification of collimator component positioning to ensure accurate beam modulation for radiation application procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen GAUDIO
  • IMAGING-BASED SELF-ADJUSTING RADIATION THERAPY SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20180028143
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are presented for automatic tuning, calibration, and verification of radiation therapy systems comprising control elements configured to control parameters of the radiation therapy systems based on images obtained using electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) included in the radiation therapy system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Inventors: Robert T. WIGGERS, Daryl LEUNG, Reto W. FILIBERTI, Daniel MORF, Diana KUNG, Stephen GAUDIO
  • Imaging-based self-adjusting radiation therapy systems, devices, and methods
    Patent number: 9844358
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods are presented for automatic tuning, calibration, and verification of radiation therapy systems comprising control elements configured to control parameters of the radiation therapy systems based on images obtained using electronic portal imaging devices (EPIDs) included in the radiation therapy system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignees: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC., VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Robert T. Wiggers, Daryl Leung, Reto W. Filiberti, Daniel Morf, Diana Kung, Stephen Gaudio
  • System and methods for processing images to measure collimator jaw and collimator performance
    Patent number: 9776018
    Abstract: Systems and methods are proposed for accurate and efficient automatic measurement of jaw and leaf positioning in multi-leaf collimator imaging systems. Specifically, the method enables the automated and objective processing of images to determine characteristics of collimator jaws and MLC leaves. These novel techniques enable verification of collimator component positioning to ensure accurate beam modulation for radiation application procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Gaudio
  • IMAGING BASED CALIBRATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20170128750
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for imaging-based calibration of radiation treatment couch position compensations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2017
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Inventors: Reto W. FILIBERTI, Stephen GAUDIO
  • Imaging based calibration systems, devices, and methods
    Patent number: 9616251
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for imaging-based calibration of radiation treatment couch position compensations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignees: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC., VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Reto W. Filiberti, Stephen Gaudio
  • SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING IMAGES TO MEASURE COLLIMATOR JAW AND COLLIMATOR PERFORMANCE
    Publication number: 20170036039
    Abstract: Systems and methods are proposed for accurate and efficient automatic measurement of jaw and leaf positioning in multi-leaf collimator imaging systems. Specifically, the method enables the automated and objective processing of images to determine characteristics of collimator jaws and MLC leaves. These novel techniques enable verification of collimator component positioning to ensure accurate beam modulation for radiation application procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventor: Stephen GAUDIO
  • System and methods for processing images to measure multi-leaf collimator, collimator jaw, and collimator performance utilizing pre-entered characteristics
    Patent number: 9480860
    Abstract: Systems and methods are proposed for accurate and efficient automatic measurement of jaw and leaf positioning in multi-leaf collimator imaging systems. Specifically, the method enables the automated and objective processing of images to determine characteristics of collimator jaws and MLC leaves. These novel techniques enable verification of collimator component positioning to ensure accurate beam modulation for radiation therapy procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Gaudio
  • Vibration response and tuning of a center of mass/gravity of a centrifuge
    Patent number: 9446417
    Abstract: Centrifuges have been designed in the past for centrifuging multi-welled containers, but they are limited in centripetal acceleration or have a large footprint. The invention provides a centrifuge with a high centripetal acceleration and imbalance tolerance while maintaining a small footprint and being able to integrate with laboratory automation equipment. Methods and apparatuses for centrifugation include a rotor assembly positioned within a shield assembly suspended in a centrifuge. The rotor assembly is operably connected to the motor for rotating payloads (e.g., multi-welled containers) around an axis. The shield assembly is positioned such that the center of mass is aligned with the axis of rotation of the rotor assembly and the plane containing the rotational imbalance force vector. This alignment allows rotation of the container with an acceleration of at least 2000 g (or at least 3000 g, 4000 g, 5000 g, etc.).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: BioNex Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Gaudio, Eric Rollins
  • Methods for image processing
    Patent number: 9299143
    Abstract: An image processing method includes: obtaining an image that includes a ball image and a cone image; obtaining an estimate of a center of the ball image; converting the image to a converted image using a processor based at least in part on the estimate of the center of the ball image, wherein the converted image comprises a converted ball image that looks different from the ball image in the image, and a converted cone image that looks different from the cone image in the image; identifying the converted ball image in the converted image; and analyzing the converted ball image to determine a score that represents an accuracy of the estimate of the center of the ball image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Stephen Gaudio
  • IMAGING BASED CALIBRATION SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20160023019
    Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for imaging-based calibration of radiation treatment couch position compensations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: RETO W. FILIBERTI, STEPHEN GAUDIO