Foot Or Shoe Examination Patents (Class 378/192)
  • Patent number: 9855016
    Abstract: Provided is a radiation imaging apparatus including a moving member configured to move along a ceiling; a first arm supported by the moving member to rotate with respect to a first rotation axis, wherein the first arm supports a first radiation source and a first radiation detector which are facing each other; a second arm configured to rotate with respect to a second rotation axis crossing the first rotation axis, wherein the second ram supports a second radiation source and a second radiation detector which are facing each other; and a supporting arm supported by the moving member, wherein the supporting arm supports the second arm such that the second arm may be rotatable with respect to the second rotation axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jeong-pil Lee
  • Patent number: 8083406
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bowers, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Dennis J. Rivet, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8047714
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g.) in response to the indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: The Invention Science Fund I, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Bowers, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Eric C. Leuthardt, Dennis J. Rivet, Elizabeth A. Sweeney, Lowell L. Wood, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7686509
    Abstract: A medical upright positioning device includes a planar structure having a foot positioning device. At least one outer edge of the planar structure comprises an abutting or engaging device arranged in a predefined positional relationship to the foot positioning device, wherein the abutting or engaging device is operative to position the planar structure in at least one predefined orientation relative to a reference direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2010
    Assignee: BrainLAB AG
    Inventors: Oliver Fleig, Philipp Pousset
  • Patent number: 7559690
    Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a patient during an X-ray comprising a base, a turntable, wherein the turntable is rotatably attached to the base, with a foot guide and level. The side foot guide is attached to the turntable, while the foot plate is adjustable. A patient places his or her feet against the side foot guide with the heel against the foot plate during the exposure of the X-ray. The X-ray is taken with a level reference strip apparatus that allows the X-rays to be evaluated precisely and correctly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Jared Holthe
  • Patent number: 7526071
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for obtaining patient balance and anatomical positioning data for use in patient treatment. More particularly, in one aspect the present disclosure is directed toward a patient analysis system for obtaining radiographic images, center-of-balance data, and anatomical positioning data of a patient for use in planning and monitoring the treatment of a patient. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a portable patient analysis system. In another aspect, the present disclosure provides methods of using patient analysis systems having a radiographic system, a balance system, and a positioning system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Inventor: Scott James Drapeau
  • Patent number: 7396159
    Abstract: Apparatus includes a digital x-ray detector panel, a panel support, and a resilient sheet positioned between the panel and the support, the sheet having an area smaller than an area of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael John Utschig, Jessica Anne Galie, Jason Robert Ertel
  • Patent number: 6863439
    Abstract: A radiographic device includes a platform defining a lateral and longitudinal directions and a mounting assembly having a first end pivotably coupled to the platform and a second end, wherein the second end is movable in the lateral and longitudinal directions. A yoke has a first bracket with a cross support coupled to the mounting assembly second end for pivoting about a Y axis extending parallel to the longitudinal direction, and spaced first and second arms are coupled to the cross support. A radiographic head is pivotably coupled to the first and second arms of the first bracket at points along an X axis extending parallel to the lateral direction, wherein the radiographic head is pivotable about the X axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2005
    Assignee: X-cel X-ray Corporation
    Inventor: William W. Morris
  • Patent number: 6282264
    Abstract: A digital, flat panel, two-dimensional x-ray detector moves reliably, safely and conveniently to a variety of positions for different x-ray protocols for a standing, sitting or recumbent patient. The system makes it practical to use the same detector for a number or protocols that otherwise may require different equipment, and takes advantage of desirable characteristics of flat panel digital detectors while alleviating the effects of less desirable characteristics such as high cost, weight and fragility of such detectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Hologic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Smith, Jay A. Stein, Kevin E. Wilson, Richard E. Cabral, Remo Rossi, James D. Miller
  • Patent number: 5748704
    Abstract: A compact peripheral densitometer allows multi-use imaging of the foot and arm by means by simple rotation of the entire unit to be supported on different portions of its base at either of two angles. A slot in the unit may thus open upward for foot imaging when the unit is placed on the ground or open sideways for arm imaging with the unit resting on a table or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Lunar Corporation
    Inventors: Richard B. Mazess, Jens Borg, David L. Ergun