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Aaron Fenster, London CA
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| 20090198094 | APPARATUS AND COMPUTING DEVICE FOR PERFORMING BRACHYTHERAPY AND METHODS OF IMAGING USING THE SAME - An apparatus for determining a distribution of a selected therapy in a target volume is provided. A three-dimensional ultrasound transducer captures volume data from the target volume. A computing device is in communication with the three-dimensional ultrasound transducer for receiving the volume data and determining the distribution of the selected therapy in the target volume along a set of planned needle trajectories using the volume data. At least one of the needle trajectories is oblique to at least one other of the planned needle trajectories. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20100134517 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATIC BOUNDARY SEGMENTATION OF OBJECT IN 2D AND/OR 3D IMAGE - Segmenting the prostate boundary is essential in determining the dose plan needed for a successful bracytherapy procedure—an effective and commonly used treatment for prostate cancer. However, manual segmentation is time consuming and can introduce inter and intra-operator variability. This present invention describes an algorithm for segmenting the prostate from two dimensional ultrasound (2D US) images, which can be full-automatic, with some assumptions of image acquisition. Segmentation begins with the user assuming the center of the prostate to be at the center of the image for the fully-automatic version. The image is then filtered to identify prostate edge candidates. The next step removes most of the false edges and keeps as many true edges as possible. Then, domain knowledge is used to remove any prostate boundary candidates that are probably false edge pixels. The image is then scanned along radial lines and only the first-detected boundary candidates are kept the final step includes the removal of some remaining false edge pixels by fitting a polynomial to the image points and removing the point with the maximum distance from the fit. The resulting candidate edges form an initial model that is then deformed using the Discrete Dynamic Contour (DDC) model to obtain a closed contour of the prostate boundary. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100319164 | COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY - There is provided a mechanical arm assembly comprising: an arm rotatable about a pivot, a first force generating device for maintaining the arm at a datum, a second force generating device for compensating for the first generating device to maintain the arm in positions other than the datum. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100324419 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF IMAGING USING THE SAME - A method of registering the position of an object moving in a target volume in an ultrasound imaging system includes capturing a first ultrasound image of a target volume. A second ultrasound image of the target volume is then captured after the capturing of the first ultrasound image. The position of the object in the target volume is identified using differences detected between the first and second ultrasound images. In another aspect, a region of interest in the target volume is determined. A segment of an operational scan range of a transducer of the ultrasound imaging system encompassing the region of interest is determined. The transducer is focused on the segment of the operational scan range during image capture. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20110299750 | 3D TISSUE MODEL FORMATION FROM NON-PARALLEL 2D IMAGES - Biopsy of the prostate using 2D transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guidance is the current gold standard for diagnosis of prostate cancer; however, the current procedure is limited by using 2D biopsy tools to target 3D biopsy locations. We have discovered a technique for patient-specific 3D prostate model reconstruction from a sparse collection of non-parallel 2D TRUS biopsy images. Our method can be easily integrated with current TRUS biopsy equipment and could be incorporated into current clinical biopsy procedures for needle guidance without the need for expensive hardware additions. We have demonstrated the model reconstruction technique using simulated biopsy images from 3D TRUS prostate images of 10 biopsy patients. This technique of model reconstruction is not limited to the prostate, but can be applied to the reconstruction of any tissue acquired with non-parallel 2-dimensional ultrasound images. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120004539 | ULTRASOUND IMAGING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF IMAGING USING THE SAME - A method of registering the position of an object moving in a target volume in an ultrasound imaging system includes capturing a first ultrasound image of a target volume. A second ultrasound image of the target volume is then captured after the capturing of the first ultrasound image. The position of the object in the target volume is identified using differences detected between the first and second ultrasound images. In another aspect, a region of interest in the target volume is determined. A segment of an operational scan range of a transducer of the ultrasound imaging system encompassing the region of interest is determined. The transducer is focused on the segment of the operational scan range during image capture. | 01-05-2012 |
Aaron Fenster, Ontario CA
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| 20090093715 | System and Method for Performing a Biopsy of a Target Volume and a Computing Device for Planning the Same - A system and method for performing a biopsy of a target volume and a computing device for planning the same are provided. A three-dimensional ultrasound transducer captures ultrasound volume data from the target volume. A three-dimensional registration module registers the ultrasound volume data with supplementary volume data related to the target volume. A biopsy planning module processes the ultrasound volume data and the supplementary volume data in combination in order to develop a biopsy plan for the target volume. A biopsy needle biopsies the target volume in accordance with the biopsy plan. | 04-09-2009 |
David Fenster, Jersey City, NJ US
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| 20110307267 | DISTRIBUTED RANDOMIZATION AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT IN CLINICAL TRIALS - A distributed clinical trial system that provides configurability, reusability and integration of randomization and inventory configurations for different clinical trials with various electronic data capture (EDC) systems. The distributed clinical trial system includes a method of randomizing subjects in a multi-arm clinical trial. In accordance with a method, a subject identifier and a trial identifier are received from an EDC system. The trial identifier indicates the multi-arm clinical trial and the subject identifier indicates a subject enrolled in the multi-arm clinical trial. A randomization design previously configured for the multi-arm clinical trial is retrieved from a database based on the received trial identifier. The subject identifier is assigned to an arm identifier of the multi-arm clinical trial based on the randomization design. The arm identifier indicates an arm of the multi-arm clinical trial to which the subject has been assigned. | 12-15-2011 |
Maier Fenster, Petach Tikva IL
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| 20100050078 | PERSONALIZED INTERNET INTERACTION - A method of a user interacting with an Internet, comprising: tracking interactions of the user with an Internet; analyzing said tracked interactions to determine at least one aspect of a user's interaction with the Internet; and modifying future interactions of said user with said Internet, responsive to said determined aspect, wherein said modified interactions comprise site-content related interactions with a plurality of unrelated sites. Preferably, the aspect is adapted in real-time to reflect changes in the tracked interactions. | 02-25-2010 |
Marc Aaron Fenster, Palisades, CA US
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| 20120102427 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUTOMATED CLAIM CHART GENERATION - A method and system provide automated claim chart generation. The method and system import claims and related information regarding at least one patent The method and system create an initial claim chart for the patent, receive user edits to the claim elements of the claims, and process the user edits to the claim elements. After detecting a user edit to an element a first claim that is repetitive of a second claim, the method and system automatically update the corresponding element of the second claim. The method and system create a product template that includes product identifiers, product characteristics, and evidence showing that the products have the product characteristics. The method and system perform a case analysis, receive an input mapping the product characteristics to the claim elements in the initial claim chart, and generate a claim infringement analysis chart combining the mapped claim elements and the product characteristics. | 04-26-2012 |
Michael S. Fenster, Tifton, GA US
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| 20110077730 | BIFURCATED BALLOON STENT - A bifurcated stent assembly having a main branch balloon incorporating a sheath associated with the outer wall of the balloon, the sheath having a frangible or separable portion which allows for a guide wire to be passed through the sheath and to be separated from the sheath and the balloon when desired. When the balloon is expanded, the top and bottom edges of the sheath which are associated with the balloon are forced away from each other and cause the frangible or separable portion to separate, allowing the guide wire to be separated from the sheath and the balloon. | 03-31-2011 |
Mrako A. Fenster, Madison, WI US
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| 20100022363 | EXERCISE APPARATUS - The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus which is a multiple functions exercise apparatus. One function of the exercise apparatus allows the user taking chin-up exercise substantially solely by his fingers. The exercise apparatus comprises a frame, two guiding mechanisms respectively connected to the left and right sides of the frame, a load unit positioned on the frame, a cable-and-pulley device connected to the frame and linked the load unit and the guiding mechanisms, and the cable-and-pulley device further having two pulling portions engaged with respective guiding mechanisms, at least an exercise accessory operable connected to at least one pulling portion, at least two climbing-holds mounted on the frame for the user gripping thereon and taking chin-up exercise. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100093498 | Stationary Exercise Apparatus - A stationary exercise device having variable footpaths is disclosed. The exercise device includes a frame, a pair of supporting members that have a first end to rotate about an axis and a second end to move along a reciprocating path, a pair of pedals joined to the supporting members, and a guider assembly for adjusting an incline angle of the reciprocating path. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20120004076 | Apparatus for Counting Repetitions of an Exercise Device - An apparatus for counting repetitions of an exercise device including a frame with at least one guide member, a movable component guided to travel along a path by the at least one guide member, the path having a start position, a first position, and a second position, first and second proximity sensors attached to the frame, the first proximity sensor transmitting a first signal when the movable component is located near the first position, and the second proximity sensor transmitting a second signal when the movable component is located near the second position, an electronic counter set up to receive the first and second signals so that the electronic counter can count the number of repetitions of travel of the movable component along the path, a memory storage device for storing the repetition count, and a display device able to display the rep count. | 01-05-2012 |
Mrako A. Fenster, Lake Mills, WI US
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| 20090005224 | FOLDABLE TREADMILL - A foldable treadmill comprising a base bracket, a deck coupled to the base bracket for moving between a use position and a stored position, a support post extending upwardly and movably coupled to the deck, and a handle pivotally connected to the support post. A handle linkage can be coupled to the handle, and a lifting device can be coupled between the base bracket and the handle linkage for moving the handle when the deck is being moved. In one embodiment, the lifting device includes a support rod coupled to the support post and a deck rod coupled between the base bracket and the support rod. In this embodiment, the support rod has a first portion slidably coupled to the deck and another portion coupled to the handle linkage. The treadmill can further include a control panel movably coupled to the top portion of the support post. Preferably, a link bar is coupled between the control panel and the handle for moving the control panel when the deck is being moved. | 01-01-2009 |
Paul Fenster, Petach-Tikva IL
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| 20090253068 | Image transfer system and liquid toner for use therewith - A printing method comprising: forming a first image utilizing a liquid toner comprising carrier liquid and pigmented polymer particles having a first color; transferring the first image to an intermediate transfer member; forming at least one additional image utilizing a liquid toner comprising at least one carrier liquid and pigmented polymer particles having a second color, different from the first color; transferring the at least one additional image to the intermediate transfer member overlaid on the first image, to form a composite image on the intermediate transfer member; and further transferring the composite image to a further substrate, wherein said polymer particles in said first liquid toner and in at least one of said additional liquid toners have different compositions, aside from colorants, the differences in composition including at least one of different polymers or blends of polymers, different amounts or types of placticizers, different amounts of solvated liquid and different compositions of solvated liquid. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100265041 | RFID TRANSPONDER - A radio frequency identification (RFID) transponder comprising: | 10-21-2010 |
Tamatha Britt Fenster, New York, NY US
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| 20110245618 | LEEP SAFETY GUARD - A guard and guide apparatus and method is used with a speculum having jaws in a vagina to define a passage toward a cervix at an end of the vagina. The guard and guide apparatus has a guard body movable into the passage, the guard body having sides, a top and a bottom defining a tunnel toward the cervix for preventing contact between a probe and walls of the vagina. Flexible cervix panels are at the inner end of the guard body and extend toward the fornix of the cervix for covering the fornix to protect it from contact by the probe. A support fulcrum is provided in the guard body tunnel at a location between inner and outer ends of the guard body for supporting the probe handle to help a practitioner hold the probe handle steady and aim the probe accurately to a selected location on the cervix. | 10-06-2011 |
Yaacov Fenster, Petach-Tikva IL
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| 20090013087 | Communications Network System and Methods For Using Same - A communications network system, comprising: a first user device, wherein the first user device uses a first communications protocol; a second user device, wherein the second user device uses a second communications protocol, different from the first communications protocol; and, a server, in operative communication with the first user device and the second user device, and wherein the server comprises a processor for translating the first communications protocol into the second communications protocol. | 01-08-2009 |