Patents by Inventor Vinay N.

Vinay N. 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).

  • Methods and systems for user and/or patient experience improvement in mammography
    Patent number: 11375968
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for breast positioning assistance during mammography and image guided interventional procedures. In one example, a vision system is utilized to evaluate one or more of a patient position, a breast position, and breast anatomy to determine if the patient and breast are adjusted to desired positions preferred for a desired view and imaging procedure. Further, based on the evaluation, prior to acquiring x-ray images, real-time feedback may be provided to guide the user to position the breast and/or the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Laurence Vancamberg, Serge Muller, Sridharan Pradeepkumar, Muthu Revathy Authavan, Vinay N.
  • Clamping device
    Patent number: 11248634
    Abstract: A system with a clamping device attached to a clamping object is provided. One example clamping device includes a clamping jaw configured to pivot about a hinge and including a first clamping arm configured to interface with a first side of a clamping object and a body including a second clamping arm configured to interface with a second side of the clamping object, where the second side opposes the first side. The clamping device further includes a knob including a pin configured to axially translate toward and away from a third side of the clamping object, where the third side extends between the first side and the second side of the clamping object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: GE Precision Healthcare LLC
    Inventors: Sudharshan M. Shetty, Julien Marcotte, Hareesh Neeraje, Vinay N.
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR USER AND/OR PATIENT EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENT IN MAMMOGRAPHY
    Publication number: 20210307711
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for breast positioning assistance during mammography and image guided interventional procedures. In one example, a vision system is utilized to evaluate one or more of a patient position, a breast position, and breast anatomy to determine if the patient and breast are adjusted to desired positions preferred for a desired view and imaging procedure. Further, based on the evaluation, prior to acquiring x-ray images, real-time feedback may be provided to guide the user to position the breast and/or the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 7, 2021
    Inventors: Laurence Vancamberg, Serge Muller, Sridharan Pradeepkumar, Muthu Revathy Authavan, Vinay N.
  • CLAMPING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20210154074
    Abstract: A system with a clamping device attached to a clamping object is provided. One example clamping device includes a clamping jaw configured to pivot about a hinge and including a first clamping arm configured to interface with a first side of a clamping object and a body including a second clamping arm configured to interface with a second side of the clamping object, where the second side opposes the first side. The clamping device further includes a knob including a pin configured to axially translate toward and away from a third side of the clamping object, where the third side extends between the first side and the second side of the clamping object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Sudharshan M. Shetty, Julien Marcotte, Hareesh Neeraje, Vinay N.