Patents by Inventor Thomas Herbert Peterson

Thomas Herbert Peterson 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).

  • System and method for determining the position of a flexible instrument used in a tracking system
    Patent number: 8064985
    Abstract: A medical instrument for use in an image guided surgery system, including a support member operatively connected to a flexible engaging member, and a strain gauge affixed to a portion of the flexible engaging member. The strain gauge is configured to detect deflection of the flexible engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company
    Inventor: Thomas Herbert Peterson
  • Universal attachment mechanism for attaching a surgical tracking device to an instrument
    Patent number: 7153308
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism for attaching a component to an instrument. The attachment mechanism includes a first hoop assembly having a first hoop receiving a first portion of the instrument and a second hoop assembly having a second hoop receiving a second portion of the instrument. Either one of the first hoop assembly or the second hoop assembly may be configured to retain the component thereto. The first and second hoop assemblies are configured to be secured to each other such that the first and second hoops are in tension with, and secured about, the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Herbert Peterson
  • Universal attachment mechanism for attaching a surgical tracking device to an instrument
    Publication number: 20040230200
    Abstract: An attachment mechanism for attaching a component to an instrument. The attachment mechanism includes a first hoop assembly having a first hoop receiving a first portion of the instrument and a second hoop assembly having a second hoop receiving a second portion of the instrument. Either one of the first hoop assembly or the second hoop assembly may be configured to retain the component thereto. The first and second hoop assemblies are configured to be secured to each other such that the first and second hoops are in tension with, and secured about, the instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2003
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas Herbert Peterson