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Aaron Birkbeck, Bonita, CA US
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20150268464 | OPTICAL IMAGING WITH FOVEATION - Selected embodiments include an imager providing wide field (WFOV) and foveated images. The imager includes a frontend optic receiving light. Corrective optics reduces distortions, and transmits the light to a splitter. One portion of the light exiting the splitter is focused on a WFOV image detector. A second portion falls on a scanning mirror targeting a selected field position. The light is corrected by an adaptive corrector, which may be configured for field position-dependent correction. The light from the corrector is focused on a foveated image detector. An eye tracker may be employed to select the foveated position corresponding to user gaze direction. Another imager includes a configurable corrector in the imager's optical stop. Free space optical (FSO) communication laser may be combined with a foveated/WFOV imager, with a corrector of the imager correcting the FSO light and a scanning component selecting transmission direction for the FSO light. | 09-24-2015 |
Aaron L. Birkbeck, Bonita, CA US
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20130016178 | OPTICAL IMAGING WITH FOVEATION - Selected described embodiments include an imager providing concurrent wide field of view (WFOV) and foveated images. The imager includes a frontend optic configured to receive light from a scene. Corrective optics reduces distortions, and transmits the light to a beam splitter. One portion of the light exiting the beam splitter is focused on a WFOV image detector. A second portion of the light falls on a scanning mirror that can be configured to target a selected field position in the field of view. From the scanning mirror, the light passes through a magnifier and is corrected by an adaptive wavefront corrector. The corrector may be configured to correct aberrations corresponding to the particular field of view selected by the scanning mirror. The light from the wavefront corrector is focused on a foveated image detector. The images captured by the image detectors may be stored, processed, and transmitted to other systems. | 01-17-2013 |
20130016179 | IMAGER - Selected embodiments use a relatively small image detector and a scanning mirror to obtain effective performance of a larger image detector. An imager with folded optics captures images of different field positions of a field of view (FOV), and stitches the images together for a larger image of the FOV. The stitched image is processed to identify portions of interest within the larger image, for example, using a cuing algorithm. The portions of interest are scanned again to capture enhanced quality images using, for example, longer dwell time for enhanced contrast. Another image of the FOV or a part of the FOV is stitched together using the enhanced quality images. | 01-17-2013 |
Alec Birkbeck, Leeds GB
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20100168865 | ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN IMPLANTATION OF A JOINT COMPONENT - An assembly for use in a procedure for implantation of an orthopaedic joint component, comprises a head part of the joint component which has a tapered bore within it, and a connector part which is tapered inwardly along its length so that it can be received snugly in the tapered bore in the head part, the connector part having a bore within it. A tool includes a spigot which fits snugly into the bore in the connector part. Each of the tool and the connector part has a face which contact one another when the spigot on the tool is fully received in the bore in the connector part, and in which each of the said faces extends generally transverse relative to the aligned axes of the spigot and the bore. | 07-01-2010 |
20110276053 | METHOD OF USING AN ALIGNMENT GUIDE - A method of aligning an alignment guide relative to a reamed acetabulum of a patient is provided. The method includes the step of manipulating an alignment guide comprising a shaft having a longitudinal axis and a guide arm having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion, the first portion attached to the shaft and configured to be rotatable about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the second portion extending from the first portion at a first predetermined angle along a second axis, and the third portion extending from the second portion at a second predetermined angle. The guide arm is rotated about the first axis relative to the shaft. A cup or trial is attached to the distal end of the shaft and positioned to contact the reamed acetabulum. The third portion of the guide arm is then oriented with respect to the long axis of the patient and the surface of the table on which the patient is positioned. | 11-10-2011 |
20110276100 | ALIGNMENT GUIDE - An alignment guide is provided having a shaft with a longitudinal axis and a guide arm having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion. The first portion is attached to the shaft and configured to be rotatable about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The second portion extends from the first portion at a first predetermined angle along a second axis. The third portion extends from the second portion at a second predetermined angle. | 11-10-2011 |
20120116527 | SURGICAL PROSTHESES - A prosthesis arranged to be coupled to a bone. The prosthesis comprises a substrate ( | 05-10-2012 |
20120330319 | ALIGNMENT GUIDE WITH SPIRIT LEVEL - An alignment guide is described that includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis and a housing attachable to the shaft and rotatable about a first axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A guide arm the extends from the housing at a predetermined angle along a second axis. A spirit level is connected to the housing on a plane aligned with the predetermined angle. | 12-27-2012 |
20130319888 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TRAY - A support, a tray for surgical instruments and a method of manufacture are described. The support is used in a surgical tray to support surgical instruments and comprises a rigid part having a free end presenting a formation arranged to accept a part of a surgical instrument and a foot by which the support can be attached to a base of a surgical tray. The support is resiliently deformable so as to substantially return the support to an initial position if the support is knocked in use. The surgical tray includes can hold a plurality of surgical instruments, and comprises a body having walls defining an opening and a base, a lid engagable with the opening to close the tray and a plurality of supports extending from the base. | 12-05-2013 |
20140142716 | SURGICAL PROSTHESES - A prosthesis arranged to be coupled to a bone. The prosthesis comprises a substrate ( | 05-22-2014 |
20140378984 | ALIGNMENT GUIDE WITH SPIRIT LEVEL - An alignment guide is described that includes a shaft having a longitudinal axis and a housing attachable to the shaft and rotatable about a first axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A guide arm the extends from the housing at a predetermined angle along a second axis. A spirit level is connected to the housing on a plane aligned with the predetermined angle. | 12-25-2014 |
Alec Birkbeck, Yorkshire GB
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20110275958 | GONIOMETER - A goniometer comprises a first arm ( | 11-10-2011 |
20110319901 | SURGICAL JIG - A surgical jig for determining an axis extending into the end of a bone ( | 12-29-2011 |
Alec A. Birkbeck, Leeds GB
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20140259608 | ASSEMBLY TOOL FOR USE IN ASSEMBLING ORTHOPAEDIC PROSTHETIC COMPONENTS - An assembly tool for use in assembling orthopaedic prosthetic components is disclosed. The assembly tool includes a frame, a base plate that includes a mounting bracket configured to engage a first end of an orthopaedic prosthetic component and a mechanical actuator configured to apply a compressive load to the orthopaedic prosthetic component. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276871 | ACETABULAR CUP PROSTHESIS ALIGNMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Technologies for aligning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically prepared acetabulum are disclosed. The disclosed technologies include a reference sensor module securable to the patient's bony anatomy, an inserter sensor module securable to an acetabular prosthetic component inserter, and a display module. Each sensor module generates sensor data indicative of the orientation of the sensor module and/or structures to which the sensor module is coupled. The display module receives the sensor data from the sensor modules, determines the orientation of the acetabular prosthetic component relative to the patient's bony anatomy, and displays indicia of the determined orientation on a display. | 09-18-2014 |
Alec Paul Birkbeck, Leeds GB
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20080228188 | SURGICAL GUIDE - A surgical guide and computer aided surgery method of use thereof are described. The guide is mounted on a body part to guide a device along a guide axis. The body has a channel in it which defines the guide axis and which receives the device in use. A base engages the surface of the body part when mounted on it in use, and supports the body over an entry point for the body part with the guide axis passing through the entry point. A pivot mechanism attaches the body to the base. The body can move relative to the base by pivoting only. The guide is configured such that the entry point is a centre of motion about which the body pivots. | 09-18-2008 |
20080255584 | Acetabular Cup Positioning - A computer aided surgery system, method, surgical method and instrument for guiding the positioning of an acetabular cup in a pelvis are described. The position of the transverse acetabular ligament of the pelvis and the position of the acetabular labrum of the pelvis are determined. The orientation of an acetabular plane including the acetabular labrum and the transverse acetabular ligament is calculated. A planned position for the acetabular cup is determined, in which an inlet plane of the cup is substantially parallel to the acetabular plane. The instrument comprises a mounting for attaching the instrument to a patient, a support, a guide defining a longitudinal axis, and for receiving a further instrument bearing the acetabular cup implant, and an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism can allow the angular orientation of the guide to be adjusted about at least two different axes to allow the inclination and version or anteversion of the longitudinal axis to be altered. | 10-16-2008 |
20100094296 | TOOL FOR FORMING A CAVITY WITHIN A BONE | 04-15-2010 |
Anthony Birkbeck, Chambesy CH
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20110014143 | KETONES AS PERFUMING INGREDIENTS - The present invention relates to the field of perfumery and concerns the use as perfuming ingredient of ketones of formula wherein n represents 0, 1 or 2, m represents 0, 1 or 2, the dotted lines represent only single bonds or one double bond and two single bonds, R | 01-20-2011 |
20140030204 | KETONES AS PERFUMING INGREDIENTS - A method to confer, enhance, improve or modify the odor properties of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed article by adding to the composition or article an effective amount of at least one compound of formula I: | 01-30-2014 |
Anthony A. Birkbeck, Geneva 8 CH
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20160108341 | ODORANT KETONES - The present invention concerns compounds of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or a mixture thereof, and wherein each R, independently from each other, represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl or ethyl group provided that at least one of said R groups represents a methyl or ethyl group, and R | 04-21-2016 |
Anthony A. Birkbeck, Geneva CH
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20130045906 | BICYCLO-KETONES AS PERFUMING INGREDIENTS - A compound and a method to confer, enhance, improve or modify the odor properties of a perfuming composition or of a perfumed article, to confer a green allylic, glycolate and fruity-pineapple odor, by adding the compound thereto. The compound has formula (I): | 02-21-2013 |
20130310293 | PERFUMING INGREDIENT OF THE GALBANUM FAMILY - The present invention relates to 1-(5-ethyl-5-methyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-4-penten-1-one and its use as perfuming ingredient. | 11-21-2013 |
20140187811 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BETA-SANTALOL - The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or mixtures thereof, wherein R represents a C | 07-03-2014 |
20140213818 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BETA-SANTALOL - The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) in the form of any one of its stereoisomers or mixtures thereof, and wherein R represents a C | 07-31-2014 |
20150368179 | PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF BETA-SANTALOL - The present invention concerns a process for the preparation of a compound of formula | 12-24-2015 |
Hilary Rolf Birkbeck, Fenny Compton GB
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20140028068 | LINK CHAIR ACTION - A (recliner) chair action of relatively movable seat frame ( | 01-30-2014 |
20140103689 | SLIDE CHAIR ACTION - A chair action features a movable seat frame ( | 04-17-2014 |
Hilary Rolf Birkbeck, Warwickshire GB
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20090195040 | Variable configuration seating - A variable chair ( | 08-06-2009 |
John Birkbeck, New Milton GB
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20120166741 | DATA BUS FOR LOW POWER TAG - A power supply and communication system comprising a single-wire data bus, itself having comprising a source end and a termination end, the termination end being connected to ground through a resistance of less than 10Ω. A circuit is connected at the termination end, between the single-wire data bus and ground, and the circuit comprises means for deriving its supply voltage and receiving input data from a time-variant signal applied to the single-wire data bus. | 06-28-2012 |
Neil Birkbeck, Plainsboro, NJ US
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20120069003 | Method and System for Evaluation Using Probabilistic Boosting Trees - A method and system for evaluating probabilistic boosting trees is disclosed. In an embodiment, input data is received at a graphics processing unit. A weighted empirical distribution associated with each node of the probabilistic boosting tree is determined using a stack implementation. The weighted empirical distribution associated with each node is added to a total posterior distribution value. | 03-22-2012 |
20120230572 | Method and System for Multi-Organ Segmentation Using Learning-Based Segmentation and Level Set Optimization - A method and system for automatic multi-organ segmentation in a 3D image, such as a 3D computed tomography (CT) volume using learning-base segmentation and level set optimization is disclosed. A plurality of meshes are segmented in a 3D medical image, each mesh corresponding to one of a plurality of organs. A level set in initialized by converting each of the plurality of meshes to a respective signed distance map. The level set optimized by refining the signed distance map corresponding to each one of the plurality of organs to minimize an energy function. | 09-13-2012 |
20130223704 | Method and System for Joint Multi-Organ Segmentation in Medical Image Data Using Local and Global Context - A method and system for segmenting multiple organs in medical image data is disclosed. A plurality of landmarks of a plurality of organs are detected in a medical image using an integrated local and global context detector. A global posterior integrates evidence of a plurality of image patches to generate location predictions for the landmarks. For each landmark, a trained discriminative classifier for that landmark evaluates the location predictions for that landmark based on local context. A segmentation of each of the plurality of organs is then generated based on the detected landmarks. | 08-29-2013 |
20140029823 | Method and System for Automatic Prostate Segmentation in Magnetic Resonance Images - A method and system for fully automatic segmentation the prostate in magnetic resonance (MR) image data is disclosed. Intensity normalization is performed on an MR image of a patient to adjust for global contrast changes between the MR image and other MR scans and to adjust for intensity variation within the MR image due to an endorectal coil used to acquire the MR image. An initial prostate segmentation in the MR image is obtained by aligning a learned statistical shape model of the prostate to the MR image using marginal space learning (MSL). The initial prostate segmentation is refined using one or more trained boundary classifiers. | 01-30-2014 |
Neil Birkbeck, Santa Cruz, CA US
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20160086352 | DATABASE-GUIDED METHOD FOR DETECTING A MINERAL LAYER FROM SEISMIC SURVEY DATA - A method for detecting a mineral layer in seismic survey image data includes transforming the intensity of an unprocessed seismic survey image volume, wherein the seismic survey image volume comprises a 3-dimensional (3D) grid of voxels each associated with an intensity, wherein a contrast of the seismic survey image volume is enhanced, scanning the intensity transformed image voxel-by-voxel with a classifier to determine a probability of each voxel being associated with a mineral layer, and thresholding the voxel probabilities to yield a 3D binary image mask that corresponds to the seismic survey image volume, wherein each voxel of the binary image mask has a value indicative of whether the voxel is mineral or non-mineral. | 03-24-2016 |
20160092632 | Cloud-Based Processing of Medical Imaging Data - A method for processing medical imaging data includes: (a) selecting a subset of medical imaging data to be processed, wherein the medical imaging data is stored in a cloud-based storage system; (b) choosing a processing algorithm to apply to the selected subset of medical imaging data, wherein the chosen processing algorithm is stored in the cloud-based storage system; (c) executing the chosen processing algorithm in the cloud-based storage system to generate a processing result; and (d) displaying the processing result to a client via a user interface. Systems for processing medical imaging data are described. | 03-31-2016 |
Neil Birkbeck, Sunnyvale, CA US
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20140086465 | MULTI-BONE SEGMENTATION FOR 3D COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY - Multiple object segmentation is performed for three-dimensional computed tomography. The adjacent objects are individually segmented. Overlapping regions or locations designated as belonging to both objects may be identified. Confidence maps for the individual segmentations are used to label the locations of the overlap as belonging to one or the other object, not both. This re-segmentation is applied for the overlapping local, and not other locations. Confidence maps in re-segmentation and application just to overlap locations may be used independently of each other or in combination. | 03-27-2014 |
20150143239 | MULTI-VIEW AUDIO AND VIDEO INTERACTIVE PLAYBACK - An interactive multi-view module identifies a plurality of media items associated with a real-world event, each of the plurality of media items comprising a video portion and an audio portion. The interactive multi-view module synchronizes the audio portions of each of the plurality of media items according to a common reference timeline, determines a relative geographic position associated with each of the plurality of media items and presents the plurality of media items in an interactive multi-view player interface based at least on the synchronized audio portions and the relative geographic positions. | 05-21-2015 |
20150228070 | Method and System for Automatic Pelvis Unfolding from 3D Computed Tomography Images - A method and system for automatic pelvis unfolding from 3D computed tomography (CT) images is disclosed. A 3D medical image, such as a 3D CT image, is received. Pelvis anatomy is segmented in the 3D medical image. The 3D medical image is reformatted to visualize an unfolded pelvis based on the segmented pelvis anatomy. | 08-13-2015 |
20150324999 | Method and System for Segmentation of the Liver in Magnetic Resonance Images Using Multi-Channel Features - A method and system for fully automatic liver segmentation in a multi-channel magnetic resonance (MR) image is disclosed. An initial liver boundary in the multi-channel MR image, such as an MR Dixon scan. The segmented initial liver boundary in the multi-channel MR image is refined based on features extracted from multiple channels of the multi-channel MR image using a trained boundary detector. The features may be extracted from an opposed channel and a water channel of an MR Dixon scan. | 11-12-2015 |
Stephen Paul Birkbeck, Claremont AU
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20130344259 | PEARL TREATMENT COMPOSITION AND METHOD - An alcohol-free aqueous pearl treatment composition that includes a water-based emulsion of particle size less than 1.0 microns, wherein, in use, the alcohol-free aqueous pearl treatment composition infuses into pearls to inhibit ageing of the pearls. This disclosure describes a method for the treatment of pearls including the steps of: | 12-26-2013 |