Patents by Inventor Steven Winn Smith

Steven Winn Smith 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: 11927715
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20240012172
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 11839502
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for scanning a patient's head using a portable CT scanner. An imaging assembly can comprise a portable scan board on which a patient is positioned, and a corresponding portable CT scanner positioned and locked onto the portable scan board. The portable CT scanner and the portable scan board can form a portable CT scanning assembly capable of rotating an X-ray source and corresponding X-ray detector around the patient's head to transmit X-rays through the patient's head at one or more angles, while translating across the portable scan board to scan one or more portions of the patient's head. A composite image reconstructed based on the rotational and translational scanning is generated representing one or more interior aspects of the patient's head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 11822044
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 11808912
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20230320677
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for scanning a patient’s head using a portable CT scanner. An imaging assembly can comprise a portable scan board on which a patient is positioned, and a corresponding portable CT scanner positioned and locked onto the portable scan board. The portable CT scanner and the portable scan board can form a portable CT scanning assembly capable of rotating an X-ray source and corresponding X-ray detector around the patient’s head to transmit X-rays through the patient’s head at one or more angles, while translating across the portable scan board to scan one or more portions of the patient’s head. A composite image reconstructed based on the rotational and translational scanning is generated representing one or more interior aspects of the patient’s head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20230194747
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person’s body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20230184988
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 11262473
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20220026597
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 10845500
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20200326448
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20200326449
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting object that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly and mechanisms for vertically moving the imaging assembly may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject. A calibration system assembly can be included, comprising a first calibration assembly and second calibration assembly to perform fine-grained adjustments to the positioning of the X-ray detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 10733736
    Abstract: This Invention is directed at the automated analysis of body scanner images. Body scanners are used in airports and other secured facilities to detect weapons, explosives, and other security threats hidden under persons' clothing. These devices use x-rays, millimeter waves and other radiant energy to produce an electronic image of the person's body and any concealed objects. Examination of these images by human analysts is slow, expensive, and subject to privacy concerns. The Invention provides automated analysis of body scanner images by recognizing that human anatomy is bilaterally symmetric to a high degree, while concealed objects are asymmetric. Digital techniques are used to separate the scanned image into its symmetric and asymmetric parts, thereby effectively separating anatomic from non-anatomic image features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 10705245
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 10705244
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20200012012
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20200012013
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Publication number: 20200012011
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith
  • Patent number: 10481295
    Abstract: Imaging systems and methods are provided for detecting objects that may be hidden under clothing, ingested, inserted, or otherwise concealed on or in a person's body. An imaging assembly, e.g., X-ray source and X-ray detector, and mechanisms, e.g., a translational mechanism for vertically moving the imaging assembly, may be configured to reduce the overall form factor of such imaging systems, while still retaining an ability to perform full/complete imaging of a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: TEK84 INC.
    Inventor: Steven Winn Smith