Patents by Inventor Uri Rapoport

Uri Rapoport 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).

  • UNIPOLAR FAST SPIN ECHO FOR PERMANENT MAGNET MRI
    Publication number: 20150338486
    Abstract: A method of reducing artifacts produced during Fast Spin Echo measurements made using permanent magnet NMR instruments. The method includes applying encoding gradients that do not switch signs throughout the experiment. Prior to the 90° RF pulse, a strong RM gradient pulse is given to produce a dominant and constant residual magnetization. The encoding is done through the combination of encoding gradients with the aid of the 180° RF pulses of the echo train. A first constant encoding gradient is given before the first 180 pulse. Then two variable encoding gradients are provided after each 180 pulse; one applied prior to and one applied subsequent to each acquisition in the echo train.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Boaz SHAPIRA, Uri RAPOPORT
  • EXPANDABLE CAGE SURROUNDING A MAGNETIC RESONANCE DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150335261
    Abstract: Devices and methods for providing an adjustable open-bore magnetic resonance device (MRD) that enable personalized accommodation for users of different sizes. The MRD includes a first main magnetic source and a second main magnetic source in a face-to-face orientation. The magnetic sources are separated by a distance that is adjustable by way of an endoskeletal height adjuster. In some embodiments, a superconducting electromagnet coiled around an oval defines the magnetic volume of interest. In such embodiments, the perimeter of the oval includes a plurality of trapezoid elements housing the coil of the electromagnet, and the trapezoid elements can be moved outwards and inwards relative to the oval's center in the plane of the oval.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventor: Uri RAPOPORT
  • High resolution high contrast MRI for flowing media
    Patent number: 9182461
    Abstract: An MRI device for providing high-contrast, high-resolution images of a fluid. The device includes: an envelope for at least partially confining the fluid; a plurality of magnets located at least partially around the envelope; and a CPU to process the images, including a computer readable medium containing instructions for generating at least one third image superimposing at least one image of the first images with at least one image of the second images, whereby a high-contrast, high-resolution real-time continuous images of the fluid is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • High efficiency high output density electrical power generator
    Patent number: 9184647
    Abstract: An electrical power generator that increases both power generation efficiency and electrical power density. The generator includes: a plurality of disk surfaces; a plurality of stationary supports; and a rotating shaft affixed to each of the disk surfaces. Each disk surface is coupled to an array of magnets arranged as matching magnetic pairs on two adjacent disk surfaces so as to create a plurality of magnetic fields between the matching magnetic pairs. Each stationary support sustains an array of electromagnetic coils. Each coil is disposed in-between each of the matching magnetic pairs. Each rotating shaft rotates each of the matching magnetic pairs around the generator coils such that a time varying magnetic flux is provided and electrical power is generated in each of the generator coils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • High resolution high contrast MRI for flowing media
    Patent number: 9182462
    Abstract: An MRI device for providing high-contrast, high-resolution images of a fluid. The device includes: an envelope for at least partially confining the fluid; a plurality of magnets located at least partially around the envelope; and a CPU to process the images, including a computer readable medium containing instructions for generating at least one third image superimposing at least one image of the first images with at least one image of the second images, whereby a high-contrast, high-resolution real-time continuous images of the fluid is obtained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • Integrated stethoscope-metal detector device
    Patent number: 9155490
    Abstract: An integrated metal detector-portable medical device adapted to identify metals in a human body, where the metal detector is in connection with the portable medical device. The metal detector includes: at least one transmitter adapted to induce a magnetic field generated by a metal; at least one sensor adapted to detect the magnetic field generated by the metals to be detected; and at least one signaling mechanism adapted, upon detection of a magnetic field, to alert the user of identification of metals, if the intensity of a magnetic field is above a predetermined value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: ASPECT IMAGING LTD.
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • Pneumatic sample feedway
    Patent number: 9150364
    Abstract: A pneumatic sample feedway that is embeddable into a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. The feedway includes: a plurality of capsules enclosing a biological tissue sample; and a conductor pipe connected to a source of a compressed fluid. The pipe receives a train of the capsules and pneumatically forwards the train into the MRI device. The pipe has a proximal terminal that loads the train of capsules into the pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventors: Uri Rapoport, Itzchak Rabinovitz
  • Means and Methods for Multimodality Analysis and Processing of Drilling Mud
    Publication number: 20150268374
    Abstract: The present application relates to an analysis system for multimodal analysis of drilling mud. Analyzing means, preferably and NMR or MRI device, are disposed about a drilling mud recirculation system and configured to communicate with the recirculation system's control system. The analyzing means are used to determine the value of a predetermined quality parameter Q. If Q fails to meet a predetermined quality criterion, the analysis system instructs the recirculation system to perform an action to alter the properties of the drilling mud such that the drilling mud returning to the drill rig will meet the quality criterion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: Aspect International (2015) Private Limited
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • MECHANICAL CLUTCH FOR MRI
    Publication number: 20150253397
    Abstract: A mechanical clutch for preventing damage to a capacitor of an MRI device. The clutch prevents the application of excessive torque via the tuning rods of the gradient coil of the MRI device. The mechanical clutch allows the tuning rods to slip (disengage) when the capacitor reaches the end of its adjustment range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Uri RAPOPORT
  • MRI RF SHIELDING JACKET
    Publication number: 20150253401
    Abstract: A jacket for radio frequency (RF) shielding a Magnetic Resonance Device (MRD) from external environment electromagnetic interference during its operation, which allows for homogenized imaging conditions. The RF shielding jacket is sized and shaped like an envelope to accommodate the MRD, with at least a portion of the RF shielding jacket including an electromagnetic interference shield. The RF shielding jacket is also combined with passive temperature insulating properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Uri RAPOPORT
  • MRI THERMO-ISOLATING JACKET
    Publication number: 20150253400
    Abstract: A thermo-isolating jacket for a magnetic resonance device (MRD). The thermo-isolating jacket is configured to be positioned in an atmospheric pressure, temperature changing environment. The thermo-isolating jacket provides a passive temperature insulating device to be placed on the outer side of the MRD. The thermo-isolating jacket insulates the MRD from external environment temperature fluctuations during its operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventor: Uri RAPOPORT
  • Flexible segmented support structure
    Patent number: 9115508
    Abstract: An elongated segmented binding cord (SBC) for reversibly housing and securing articles of manufacturing. The SBC reversibly houses and secures objects to a specified location while maintaining a predetermined amount of tension applied on the objects. The SBC includes a main longitudinal axis that includes a plurality of interlockable segments and abutments at opposing ends. Each abutment is adapted to at least reversibly attach at the specified location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: MEDI-MAG LTD.
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • INCUBATOR DEPLOYABLE MULTI-FUNCTIONAL PANEL
    Publication number: 20150231012
    Abstract: An incubator including a plurality of panels. At least one of the panels, or portion thereof, is a multi functional panel that is reversibly connected to at least one of the plurality of panels. The incubator can be opened and closed. In a closed configuration, the incubator sealingly encloses an internal environment. In an open configuration, the multi-functional panel is deployable as a countertop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventor: Uri RAPOPORT
  • MEANS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING AN MRI DEVICE WITHIN A RF-MAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20150212173
    Abstract: An MRI device and method that reduce radio-frequency (RF) interference and the effect of the MRI's magnet, within an active RF-magnetic environment. The device includes a non-fringing magnetic field resonance MRI device having RF shielding means. The method includes: obtaining a UNF-MRD, and embedding or otherwise connecting an RF shielding means within or to the UNF-MRD to provide the same with a radio interference immunity (RII) from its RF-electromagnetic environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Uri RAPOPORT
  • CT/MRI INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF ACUTE STROKES AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150208994
    Abstract: A dual modality CT/MRI integrated system for the diagnosis of acute strokes and treating a patient and methods thereof. The method includes: immobilizing a patient or a portion thereof to a support; accommodating the patient or portion thereof in a CT device; scanning the same; placing the patient or portion thereof within an MRI device and imaging the same such that the orientation of the patient or portion thereof in the CT scanning and the MRI imaging is identical or at least spatially (2D or 3D) retrievable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Uri RAPOPORT
  • MEANS FOR OPERATING AN MRI DEVICE WITHIN A RF-MAGNETIC ENVIRONMENT
    Publication number: 20150212172
    Abstract: An MRI device that reduces radio-frequency (RF) interference and the effect of the MRI's magnet, within an active RF-magnetic environment. The device relies on a shield. The device includes a uniform non-fringing magnetic field resonance device (UNF-MRD), an RF shielding means either embedded within or in connection with the UNF-MRD for providing the UNF-MRD a radio interference immunity (RII) from RF-electromagnetic environment surrounding the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventor: Uri RAPOPORT
  • RF AUTOMATED TUNING SYSTEM USED IN A MAGNETIC RESONANCE DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20150201862
    Abstract: An animal handling system for use in a magnetic resonance device (MRD) device, including: a first elongated enclosure having a proximal end, a distal open end and a first geometry, and a second elongated enclosure having a proximal end, a distal open end and a second geometry. The first geometry comprises a first cross-sectional area that is larger than a second cross-sectional area of the second geometry. The first elongated enclosure is inserted into a first input port of the MRD device and the second elongated enclosure is inserted in a second input port of the MRD device diametrically opposite to first input port. The first elongated enclosure and the second elongated enclosure are inserted into the respective input ports, the second elongated enclosure slides into the first elongated enclosure through the open distal end of the first elongated enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: Uri Rapoport, Itzchak Rabinovitz
  • Premature neonate closed life support system
    Patent number: 9072644
    Abstract: A magnetically permeable neonate transport capsule (MPNTC) for transporting a premature neonate from a host infant incubator having a steady environmental condition to an MRD. The MPNTC has at least one first normally open configuration when the capsule is disposed within the incubator and a second closed configuration for removal, transportation, insertion, measurement and vice versa within an MRD device. The MPNTC includes an environmental control system thereby adapted to maintain continuous attachment of the neonate with life support connection lines. The MPNTC is further adapted to maintain environmental conditions substantially similar to the host infant incubator environmental condition when the MPNTC is transported from the incubator to the MRD device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ASPECT IMAGING LTD
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • MRD-based reactors
    Patent number: 9068158
    Abstract: The present invention depicts an MRD-based reactor. The MRD-based reactor comprises of a means for containing a flowing media and reacting the same (reactor). The reactor is characterized by a continuous wall portion, and is in connection with at least one MRD, adapted for applying localized spectroscopy towards the media. MRD-based reactors, in which the MRD is at least partially inside the reactor or reaction media, and those in which the MRD accommodates the reactor, are also introduced. Lastly, the invention teaches an in situ method for controlling and analyzing of a reaction. The method comprises of providing an MRD-based reactor; applying a magnetic field within the reactor, especially for performing a plurality of localized spectroscopic measurements and either real time or offline analyzing and/or controlling of reactions in the flowing media.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: ASPECT AI LTD.
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport
  • Chamber for housing animals during anaesthetic procedures
    Patent number: 9061112
    Abstract: The present invention provides a chamber having at least one operator hand access port; the port comprising a port aperture located within the chamber wall; and at least two flexible non-resilient lightweight sealing gas-tight flaps (SFs), disposed the same plane of the port aperture in an overlapping manner, entirely enclosing the port aperture; each of the SFs is defined by a port aperture edge and chamber edges; the chamber edges are anchored to the chamber wall along more than half of the perimeter of the flap, at a distance from the center of the port greater than the radius of the port and beyond its perimeter; the port aperture edge of each flap is stretched across an entire chord of the port aperture; stretched port apertures edges define an interior access zone, disposed the same plane of the port aperture, characterized solely by the port aperture edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: ASPECT IMAGING LTD
    Inventor: Uri Rapoport