Patents by Inventor Thomas McNulty
Thomas McNulty 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).
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Publication number: 20200383660Abstract: Described herein are methods and apparatuses for ultrasound coupling. Certain aspects relate to coupling bodies for acoustically coupling an ultrasound device to a subject. A coupling body may include a first surface configured to couple to an ultrasound device, a second surface configured to contact the subject, a reservoir internal to the coupling body, and a plurality of openings extending between the reservoir and one or both of the first surface and the second surface. The reservoir may contain ultrasound gel. A coupling body may include an adhesive coupled to a subpart of the surface of the coupling body. A coupling body may include a first surface configured to contact the ultrasound device and a second surface including first adhesive configured to adhere to the subject. The first surface may also include second adhesive configured to adhere to an ultrasound patch device. Certain aspects also relate to packaging coupling bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan M. Rothberg, Tyler S. Ralston, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Nevada J. Sanchez
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Patent number: 10856840Abstract: A universal ultrasound device having an ultrasound includes a semiconductor die; a plurality of ultrasonic transducers integrated on the semiconductor die, the plurality of ultrasonic transducers configured to operate a first mode associated with a first frequency range and a second mode associated with a second frequency range, wherein the first frequency range is at least partially non-overlapping with the second frequency range; and control circuitry configured to: control the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to generate and/or detect ultrasound signals having frequencies in the first frequency range, in response to receiving an indication to operate the ultrasound probe in the first mode; and control the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to generate and/or detect ultrasound signals having frequencies in the second frequency range, in response to receiving an indication to operate the ultrasound probe in the second mode.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Butterfly Network, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan M. Rothberg, Susan A. Alie, Nevada J. Sanchez, Tyler S. Ralston, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Jaime Scott Zahorian, Paul Francis Cristman, Matthew de Jonge, Keith G. Fife
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Publication number: 20200355761Abstract: According to some aspects, an apparatus is provided comprising a deployable guard device, configured to be coupled to a portable medical imaging device, the deployable guard device further configured to, when deployed, inhibit encroachment within a physical boundary with respect to the portable medical imaging device. According to some aspects, an apparatus is provided comprising a deployable guard device, configured to be coupled to a portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the deployable guard device further configured to, when deployed, demarcate a boundary within which a magnetic field strength of a magnetic field generated by the portable magnetic resonance imaging system equals or exceeds a given threshold.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Thomas McNulty, Michael Stephen Poole
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Publication number: 20200341085Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging. The magnetics system comprises a permanent B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 field for the magnetic resonance imaging system, and a plurality of gradient coils configured to, when operated, generate magnetic fields to provide spatial encoding of emitted magnetic resonance signals, a power system comprising one or more power components configured to provide power to the magnetics system to operate the magnetic resonance imaging system to perform image acquisition, and a base that supports the magnetics system and houses the power system, the base comprising at least one conveyance mechanism allowing the portable magnetic resonance imaging system to be transported to different locations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Cedric Hugon, Hadrien A. Dyvorne, Laura Sacolick, William J. Mileski, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Alan B. Katze, JR., Jonathan M. Rothberg, Todd Rearick, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Publication number: 20200289022Abstract: According to some aspects, a system configured to facilitate imaging an infant using a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device is provided herein. The system comprises an infant-carrying apparatus comprising an infant support configured to support the infant and an isolette for positioning the infant relative to the MRI device, the isolette comprising: a base for supporting the infant-carrying apparatus; and a bottom surface configured to be coupled to the MRI device. In some embodiments, the infant-carrying apparatus further comprises at least one radio frequency (RF) coil coupled to the infant support and configured to be coupled to the MRI device to detect MR signals during imaging performed by the MRI device. A method for positioning an infant relative to an MRI device using an infant-carrying apparatus and isolette is further provided herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Jacobus Coumans, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Patent number: 10775454Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging. The magnetics system comprises a permanent B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 field for the magnetic resonance imaging system, and a plurality of gradient coils configured to, when operated, generate magnetic fields to provide spatial encoding of emitted magnetic resonance signals, a power system comprising one or more power components configured to provide power to the magnetics system to operate the magnetic resonance imaging system to perform image acquisition, and a base that supports the magnetics system and houses the power system, the base comprising at least one conveyance mechanism allowing the portable magnetic resonance imaging system to be transported to different locations.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Hyperfire Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Cedric Hugon, Hadrien A. Dyvorne, Laura Sacolick, William J. Mileski, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Alan B. Katze, Jr., Jonathan M. Rothberg, Todd Rearick, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Patent number: 10761156Abstract: According to some aspects, an apparatus is provided comprising a deployable guard device, configured to be coupled to a portable medical imaging device, the deployable guard device further configured to, when deployed, inhibit encroachment within a physical boundary with respect to the portable medical imaging device. According to some aspects, an apparatus is provided comprising a deployable guard device, configured to be coupled to a portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the deployable guard device further configured to, when deployed, demarcate a boundary within which a magnetic field strength of a magnetic field generated by the portable magnetic resonance imaging system equals or exceeds a given threshold.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Thomas McNulty, Michael Stephen Poole
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Publication number: 20200264251Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system, a noise reduction system configured to detect and suppress at least some electromagnetic noise in an operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, and electromagnetic shielding provided to attenuate at least some of the electromagnetic noise in the operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the electromagnetic shielding arranged to shield a fraction of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the electromagnetic shield comprises at least one electromagnetic shield structure adjustably coupled to the housing to provide electromagnetic shielding for the imaging region in an amount that can be varied.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Cedric Hugon, Hadrien A. Dyvome, Laura Sacolick, William J. Mileski, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Alan B. Katze, JR., Jonathan M. Rothberg, Todd Rearick, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Publication number: 20200233049Abstract: According to some aspects, a low-field magnetic resonance imaging system is provided. The low-field magnetic resonance imaging system comprises a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging, the magnetics system comprising, a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 field for the magnetic resonance imaging system at a low-field strength of less than 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: July 23, 2020Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Cedric Hugon, Hadrien A. Dyvorne, Laura Sacolick, William J. Mileski, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Alan B. Katze, Jonathan M. Rothberg, Todd Rearick, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Patent number: 10718835Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system, a noise reduction system configured to detect and suppress at least some electromagnetic noise in an operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, and electromagnetic shielding provided to attenuate at least some of the electromagnetic noise in the operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the electromagnetic shielding arranged to shield a fraction of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the electromagnetic shield comprises at least one electromagnetic shield structure adjustably coupled to the housing to provide electromagnetic shielding for the imaging region in an amount that can be varied.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Cedric Hugon, Hadrien A. Dyvorne, Laura Sacolick, William J. Mileski, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Alan B. Katze, Jr., Jonathan M. Rothberg, Todd Rearick, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Patent number: 10698050Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system, a noise reduction system configured to detect and suppress at least some electromagnetic noise in an operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, and electromagnetic shielding provided to attenuate at least some of the electromagnetic noise in the operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the electromagnetic shielding arranged to shield a fraction of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the electromagnetic shield comprises at least one electromagnetic shield structure adjustably coupled to the housing to provide electromagnetic shielding for the imaging region in an amount that can be varied.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Cedric Hugon, Hadrien A. Dyvorne, Laura Sacolick, William J. Mileski, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Alan B. Katze, Jr., Jonathan M. Rothberg, Todd Rearick, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Patent number: 10698048Abstract: According to some aspects, a magnetic resonance imaging system comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system, the B0 magnet comprising at least one first B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to the B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system, at least one second B0 magnet to produce a magnetic field to contribute to the B0 magnetic field for the magnetic resonance imaging system, wherein the at least one first B0 magnet and the at least one second B0 magnet are arranged relative to one another so that an imaging region is provided there between, a surface configured to support a patient anatomy within the imaging region, and a positioning member coupled to the B0 magnet and configured to allow the B0 magnet to be tilted to position the planar surface at a corresponding incline.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Thomas McNulty, Michael Stephen Poole
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Publication number: 20200193156Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and apparatus for capturing an image of a person's retina fundus, identifying the person, accessing various electronic records (including health records) or accounts or devices associated with the person, determining the person's predisposition to certain diseases, and/or diagnosing health issues of the person. Some embodiments provide imaging apparatus having one or more imaging devices for capturing one or more images of a person's eye(s). Imaging apparatus described herein may include electronics for analyzing and/or exchanging captured image and/or health data with other devices. In accordance with various embodiments, imaging apparatus described herein may be alternatively or additionally configured for biometric identification and/or health status determination techniques, as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Tesseract Health, Inc.Inventors: Tyler S. Ralston, Maurizio Arienzo, Owen Kaye-Kauderer, Benjamin Rosenbluth, Jonathan M. Rothberg, Lawrence C. West, Jacobus Coumans, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Publication number: 20200191553Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and apparatus for capturing an image of a person's retina fundus, identifying the person, accessing various electronic records (including health records) or accounts or devices associated with the person, determining the person's predisposition to certain diseases, and/or diagnosing health issues of the person. Some embodiments provide imaging apparatus having one or more imaging devices for capturing one or more images of a person's eye(s). Imaging apparatus described herein may include electronics for analyzing and/or exchanging captured image and/or health data with other devices. In accordance with various embodiments, imaging apparatus described herein may be alternatively or additionally configured for biometric identification and/or health status determination techniques, as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Tesseract Health, Inc.Inventors: Jonathan M. Rothberg, Lawrence C. West, Tyler S. Ralston, Maurizio Arienzo, Owen Kaye-Kauderer, Benjamin Rosenbluth, Jacobus Coumans, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Publication number: 20200193592Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and apparatus for capturing an image of a person's retina fundus, identifying the person, accessing various electronic records (including health records) or accounts or devices associated with the person, determining the person's predisposition to certain diseases, and/or diagnosing health issues of the person. Some embodiments provide imaging apparatus having one or more imaging devices for capturing one or more images of a person's eye(s). Imaging apparatus described herein may include electronics for analyzing and/or exchanging captured image and/or health data with other devices. In accordance with various embodiments, imaging apparatus described herein may be alternatively or additionally configured for biometric identification and/or health status determination techniques, as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Tesseract Health, Inc.Inventors: Maurizio Arienzo, Owen Kaye-Kauderer, Tyler S. Ralston, Benjamin Rosenbluth, Jonathan M. Rothberg, Lawrence C. West, Jacobus Coumans, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Publication number: 20200193004Abstract: The present disclosure provides techniques and apparatus for capturing an image of a person's retina fundus, identifying the person, accessing various electronic records (including health records) or accounts or devices associated with the person, determining the person's predisposition to certain diseases, and/or diagnosing health issues of the person. Some embodiments provide imaging apparatus having one or more imaging devices for capturing one or more images of a person's eye(s). Imaging apparatus described herein may include electronics for analyzing and/or exchanging captured image and/or health data with other devices. In accordance with various embodiments, imaging apparatus described herein may be alternatively or additionally configured for biometric identification and/or health status determination techniques, as described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Tesseract Health, Inc.Inventors: Lawrence C. West, Maurizio Arienzo, Owen Kaye-Kauderer, Tyler S. Ralston, Benjamin Rosenbluth, Jonathan M. Rothberg, Jacobus Coumans, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Patent number: 10684335Abstract: According to some aspects, a portable magnetic resonance imaging system is provided, comprising a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 magnetic field for an imaging region of the magnetic resonance imaging system, a noise reduction system configured to detect and suppress at least some electromagnetic noise in an operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, and electromagnetic shielding provided to attenuate at least some of the electromagnetic noise in the operating environment of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system, the electromagnetic shielding arranged to shield a fraction of the imaging region of the portable magnetic resonance imaging system. According to some aspects, the electromagnetic shield comprises at least one electromagnetic shield structure adjustably coupled to the housing to provide electromagnetic shielding for the imaging region in an amount that can be varied.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Cedric Hugon, Hadrien A. Dyvorne, Laura Sacolick, William J. Mileski, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Alan B. Katze, Jr., Jonathan M. Rothberg, Todd Rearick, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Patent number: 10649050Abstract: According to some aspects, a low-field magnetic resonance imaging system is provided. The low-field magnetic resonance imaging system comprises a magnetics system having a plurality of magnetics components configured to produce magnetic fields for performing magnetic resonance imaging, the magnetics system comprising, a B0 magnet configured to produce a B0 field for the magnetic resonance imaging system at a low-field strength of less than 0.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2019Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.Inventors: Michael Stephen Poole, Cedric Hugon, Hadrien A. Dyvorne, Laura Sacolick, William J. Mileski, Jeremy Christopher Jordan, Alan B. Katze, Jr., Jonathan M. Rothberg, Todd Rearick, Christopher Thomas McNulty
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Patent number: D886305Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: Butterfly Network, Inc.Inventors: Matthew de Jonge, Christopher Thomas McNulty, David Elgena, Stephen Christopher, Paul Maxted, Jonathan C. Schultz, Benjamin Chopra
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Patent number: D887562Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Butterfly Network, Inc.Inventors: Matthew de Jonge, Christopher Thomas McNulty, David Elgena, Stephen Christopher, Paul Maxted, Jonathan C. Schultz, Benjamin Chopra