Patents by Inventor Timothy E. Guertin
Timothy E. Guertin 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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Patent number: 10881878Abstract: A system includes a first radiation source configured to provide therapeutic radiation in a treatment area and an automated patient transport configured to transport a patient from a preparation area to the treatment area, to position a treatment volume in the patient relative to the therapeutic radiation from the first radiation source, and to support the patient in receiving the therapeutic radiation. The automated patient transport comprises a first detector configured to detect a first patient positioning indicator located in and/or on the patient indicative of a position of the treatment volume.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2016Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R Marc
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Patent number: 10441226Abstract: A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source capable of providing radiation suitable for treating a patient, the radiation source secured to the first ring, a second ring located behind the first ring, and an imager secured to the second ring. A radiation system includes a first device having a radiation source capable of generating a radiation beam suitable for treating a patient, and a second device having imaging capability, wherein the first device is oriented at an angle that is less than 180° relative to the second device. A radiation system includes a structure having a first opening, a radiation source rotatably coupled to the structure, an imaging device rotatable relative to the structure, and a processor for controlling a rotation of the radiation source and a rotation of the imaging device, wherein the radiation source is rotatable relative to the imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2017Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Richard H. Stark, Raymond D. McIntyre, Steven W. Prince, Stanley Mansfield, George A. Zdasiuk
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Patent number: 10188356Abstract: A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source capable of providing radiation suitable for treating a patient, the radiation source secured to the first ring, a second ring located behind the first ring, and an imager secured to the second ring. A radiation system includes a first device having a radiation source capable of generating a radiation beam suitable for treating a patient, and a second device having imaging capability, wherein the first device is oriented at an angle that is less than 180° relative to the second device. A radiation system includes a structure having a first opening, a radiation source rotatably coupled to the structure, an imaging device rotatable relative to the structure, and a processor for controlling a rotation of the radiation source and a rotation of the imaging device, wherein the radiation source is rotatable relative to the imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Richard H. Stark, Raymond D. McIntyre, Steven W. Prince, Stanley Mansfield, George A. Zdasiuk
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Patent number: 10004650Abstract: A patient treatment system includes one or more automated patient transporters configured to move a patient from a preparation area to one of a plurality of alternative treatment areas, and to position the patient relative to a therapeutic radiation beam. Both transportation of the patient and positioning of the patient are optionally performed while the patient is secured to one of the patient transporters. A control system may be used to both position and transport the patient responsive to a patient treatment plan.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20170258414Abstract: A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source capable of providing radiation suitable for treating a patient, the radiation source secured to the first ring, a second ring located behind the first ring, and an imager secured to the second ring. A radiation system includes a first device having a radiation source capable of generating a radiation beam suitable for treating a patient, and a second device having imaging capability, wherein the first device is oriented at an angle that is less than 180° relative to the second device. A radiation system includes a structure having a first opening, a radiation source rotatably coupled to the structure, an imaging device rotatable relative to the structure, and a processor for controlling a rotation of the radiation source and a rotation of the imaging device, wherein the radiation source is rotatable relative to the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Richard H. Stark, Raymond D. McIntyre, Steven W. Prince, Stanley Mansfield, George A. Zdasiuk
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Publication number: 20160354615Abstract: A patient treatment system includes one or more automated patient transporters configured to move a patient from a preparation area to one of a plurality of alternative treatment areas, and to position the patient relative to a therapeutic radiation beam. Both transportation of the patient and positioning of the patient are optionally performed while the patient is secured to one of the patient transporters. A control system may be used to both position and transport the patient responsive to a patient treatment plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20110313231Abstract: A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source capable of providing radiation suitable for treating a patient, the radiation source secured to the first ring, a second ring located behind the first ring, and an imager secured to the second ring. A radiation system includes a first device having a radiation source capable of generating a radiation beam suitable for treating a patient, and a second device having imaging capability, wherein the first device is oriented at an angle that is less than 180° relative to the second device. A radiation system includes a structure having a first opening, a radiation source rotatably coupled to the structure, an imaging device rotatable relative to the structure, and a processor for controlling a rotation of the radiation source and a rotation of the imaging device, wherein the radiation source is rotatable relative to the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: December 22, 2011Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Richard H. Stark, Raymond D. McIntyre, Steven W. Prince, Stanley Mansfield, George A. Zdasiuk
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Patent number: 7983380Abstract: A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source capable of providing radiation suitable for treating a patient, the radiation source secured to the first ring, a second ring located behind the first ring, and an imager secured to the second ring. A radiation system includes a first device having a radiation source capable of generating a radiation beam suitable for treating a patient, and a second device having imaging capability, wherein the first device is oriented at an angle that is less than 180° relative to the second device. A radiation system includes a structure having a first opening, a radiation source rotatably coupled to the structure, an imaging device rotatable relative to the structure, and a processor for controlling a rotation of the radiation source and a rotation of the imaging device, wherein the radiation source is rotatable relative to the imaging device.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: July 19, 2011Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Richard H. Stark, Raymond D. McIntyre, Steven W. Prince, Stanley Mansfield, George A. Zdasiuk
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Patent number: 7640607Abstract: A patient support system includes a patient support, and a positioning system for positioning the patient support, wherein the positioning system is capable of placing the patient support such that a point on the patient support is at a location, and rotating the patient support about a vertical axis that intersects the point, wherein the positioning system includes a first arm and a second arm rotatably coupled to the first arm, and the patient support is rotatably coupled to the second arm. A patient support system includes a first base portion rotatable about a first vertical axis, a second base portion rotatably coupled to the first base portion such that the second base portion is rotatable relative to the first base portion about a second vertical axis, a first arm coupled to the second base portion, a second arm rotatably coupled to the first arm, and a patient support rotatably coupled to the second arm.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2006Date of Patent: January 5, 2010Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R. Marc, Richard H. Stark, Stanley Mansfield, Majid L. Riaziat, Steven W. Prince
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Publication number: 20090202045Abstract: A radiation system includes a frame having a housing, a radiation source disposed in the housing of the frame, and a supporting device. The frame is curve-shaped and rotatably supported on a floor partially enclosing a space. The supporting device is disposed in the space and movable. The supporting device is adapted to support a patient in a generally seated position. A radiation method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Marcel R. Marc
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Publication number: 20080273659Abstract: A radiation system includes a first ring, a radiation source capable of providing radiation suitable for treating a patient, the radiation source secured to the first ring, a second ring located behind the first ring, and an imager secured to the second ring. A radiation system includes a first device having a radiation source capable of generating a radiation beam suitable for treating a patient, and a second device having imaging capability, wherein the first device is oriented at an angle that is less than 180° relative to the second device. A radiation system includes a structure having a first opening, a radiation source rotatably coupled to the structure, an imaging device rotatable relative to the structure, and a processor for controlling a rotation of the radiation source and a rotation of the imaging device, wherein the radiation source is rotatable relative to the imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2006Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Timothy E. Guertin, Richard H. Stark, Raymond D. McIntyre, Steven W. Prince, Stanley Mansfield, George A. Zdasiuk