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).

  • Publication number: 20200383660
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Applicant: Butterfly Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Rothberg, Tyler S. Ralston, Christopher Thomas McNulty, Nevada J. Sanchez
  • Patent number: 10856840
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20200355761
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Applicant: Hyperfine Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Thomas McNulty, Michael Stephen Poole
  • Publication number: 20200341085
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20200289022
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Jacobus Coumans, Christopher Thomas McNulty
  • Patent number: 10775454
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10761156
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Thomas McNulty, Michael Stephen Poole
  • Publication number: 20200264251
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20200233049
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10718835
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10698050
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10698048
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Hyperfine Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Thomas McNulty, Michael Stephen Poole
  • Publication number: 20200193156
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20200191553
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20200193592
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20200193004
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 10684335
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10649050
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: D886305
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Butterfly Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew de Jonge, Christopher Thomas McNulty, David Elgena, Stephen Christopher, Paul Maxted, Jonathan C. Schultz, Benjamin Chopra
  • Patent number: D887562
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Butterfly Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew de Jonge, Christopher Thomas McNulty, David Elgena, Stephen Christopher, Paul Maxted, Jonathan C. Schultz, Benjamin Chopra