Patents by Inventor William L. Nighan

William L. Nighan 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).

  • Patent number: 11919601
    Abstract: An ergonomic and aerodynamic bicycle handlebar system having appropriate sweep angles and slope angles, embodiments of which can vary both for the type of application and the width of the bar, provides improved energy efficiency, comfort and increased center of gravity control. Flare angle and drop angle can also be adjusted for particular applications. The handlebar may be made of carbon fiber or other suitable materials. Various alternative embodiments are disclosed for drop handlebars and mountain bike handlebars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: COEFFICIENT CYCLING LLC
    Inventors: Donald A. Sheff, Rick D. Sutton, Damon Campbell, William L Nighan
  • Publication number: 20240008164
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, JR., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Henderlong
  • Publication number: 20230422384
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different doses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Teledyne ETM, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, JR., Maarten KORRINGA, John Howard ROLIN, Devin Kirk HENDERLONG
  • Patent number: 11700683
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Teledyne ETM, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, Jr., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Henderlong
  • Patent number: 11589449
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different doses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: ETM Electromatic, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, Jr., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Henderlong
  • Publication number: 20230011513
    Abstract: An ergonomic and aerodynamic bicycle handlebar system having appropriate sweep angles and slope angles, embodiments of which can vary both for the type of application and the width of the bar, provides improved energy efficiency, comfort and increased center of gravity control. Flare angle and drop angle can also be adjusted for particular applications. The handlebar may be made of carbon fiber or other suitable materials. Various alternative embodiments are disclosed for drop handlebars and mountain bike handlebars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: Coefficient Cycling LLC
    Inventors: Donald A. SHEFF, Rick D. SUTTON, Damon CAMPBELL, William L. NIGHAN
  • Publication number: 20220061143
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different doses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, JR., Maarten KORRINGA, John Howard ROLIN, Devin Kirk HENDERLONG
  • Patent number: 11083074
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different doses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: ETM Electromatic, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, Jr., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Herderlong
  • Publication number: 20210162240
    Abstract: An image-guided radiotherapy system adapted to be juxtaposed adjacent a CT scanner comprises a frame having an orifice adapted to permit passage therethrough of a couch on which a patient is positioned, together with a gantry assembly rotatably mounted on the frame in which the gantry assembly comprises a shielding cylinder having an orifice therethrough in alignment with the orifice in the frame. The shielding cylinder has affixed thereto a linac-based treatment head configured to provide radiotherapy, and a beamstop positioned angularly opposite the treatment head to absorb radiation from the treatment head. The shielding cylinder provides sufficient shielding of radiation scattered from the patient and the remainder of the system to not require a conventional vault. In some embodiments an arch may be used instead of a cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Applicant: ETM Electromatic, Inc.
    Inventors: Georg WEIDLICH, William L. NIGHAN, Dennis DORE
  • Publication number: 20200396823
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2020
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, JR., Maarten KORRINGA, John Howard ROLIN, Devin Kirk HENDERLONG
  • Patent number: 10757798
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: ETM Electronics, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, Jr., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Henderlong
  • Patent number: 10737122
    Abstract: An image-guided radiotherapy system adapted to be juxtaposed adjacent a CT scanner comprises a frame having an orifice adapted to permit passage therethrough of a couch on which a patient is positioned, together with a gantry assembly rotatably mounted on the frame in which the gantry assembly comprises a shielding cylinder having an orifice therethrough in alignment with the orifice in the frame. The shielding cylinder has affixed thereto a linac-based treatment head configured to provide radiotherapy, and a beamstop positioned angularly opposite the treatment head to absorb radiation from the treatment head. The shielding cylinder provides sufficient shielding of radiation scattered from the patient and the remainder of the system to not require a conventional vault. In some embodiments an arch may be used instead of a cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ETM Electromatic, Inc.
    Inventors: Georg Weidlich, William L. Nighan, Dennis Dore
  • Publication number: 20200015346
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, JR., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Henderlong
  • Patent number: 10420201
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ETM Electromatic, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, Jr., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Henderlong
  • Publication number: 20180280733
    Abstract: An image-guided radiotherapy system adapted to be juxtaposed adjacent a CT scanner comprises a frame having an orifice adapted to permit passage therethrough of a couch on which a patient is positioned, together with a gantry assembly rotatably mounted on the frame in which the gantry assembly comprises a shielding cylinder having an orifice therethrough in alignment with the orifice in the frame. The shielding cylinder has affixed thereto a linac-based treatment head configured to provide radiotherapy, and a beamstop positioned angularly opposite the treatment head to absorb radiation from the treatment head. The shielding cylinder provides sufficient shielding of radiation scattered from the patient and the remainder of the system to not require a conventional vault. In some embodiments an arch may be used instead of a cylinder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: ETM Electromatic, Inc.
    Inventors: Georg WEIDLICH, William L. NIGHAN, Dennis DORE
  • Publication number: 20180270941
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different dose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: WILLIAM L. NIGHAN, JR., MAARTEN KORRINGA, JOHN HOWARD ROLIN, DEVIN KIRK HENDERLONG
  • Publication number: 20170265291
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of pulses having different energy levels or different doses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, JR., Maarten KORRINGA, John Howard ROLIN, Devin Kirk HERDERLONG
  • Patent number: 9661734
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of interleaved pulses having different energy levels, for example alternating 4 MeV and 6 MeV pulses or other energies where the difference in levels is at least approximately 1 MeV and less than approximately 5 MeV. The pulse repetition rate can be 100-400 pulses per second or more. In an embodiment, a cool down calculation is combined with automatic frequency control to provide stable energy and dose per pulse even upon restarting of pulsing after an “off” period of indeterminate duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: ETM Electromatic, Inc.
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, Jr., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Henderlong
  • Patent number: 9622333
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of interleaved pulses having different energy levels, for example alternating 4 MeV and 6 MeV pulses or other energies where the difference in levels is at least approximately 1 MeV and less than approximately 5 MeV. The pulse repetition rate can be 100-400 pulses per second or more. In an embodiment, a cool down calculation is combined with automatic frequency control to provide stable energy and dose per pulse even upon restarting of pulsing after an “off” period of indeterminate duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: ETM ELECTROMATIC, INC
    Inventors: William L. Nighan, Jr., Maarten Korringa, John Howard Rolin, Devin Kirk Henderlong
  • Publication number: 20150245462
    Abstract: A linac-based X-ray system for cargo scanning and imaging applications uses linac design, RF power control, beam current control, and beam current pulse duration control to provide stable sequences of interleaved pulses having different energy levels, for example alternating 4 MeV and 6 MeV pulses or other energies where the difference in levels is at least approximately 1 MeV and less than approximately 5 MeV. The pulse repetition rate can be 100-400 pulses per second or more. In an embodiment, a cool down calculation is combined with automatic frequency control to provide stable energy and dose per pulse even upon restarting of pulsing after an “off” period of indeterminate duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventors: William L. NIGHAN, JR., Maarten KORRINGA, John Howard ROLIN, Devin Kirk HENDERLONG