David L Barker

US Patent:

6553587, Apr 29, 2003

Filed:

Oct 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/682859

Inventors:

David E. Barker - Salt Lake City UT
Jeffrey W. Pattee - Salt Lake City UT
John Matthew Simmons - West Jordan UT

Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

A47F 500

US Classification:

5600, 5624, 5628

Abstract:

In accordance with at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a patient table comprising a patient support surface for supporting a patient during a medical procedure, a base supporting said patient support surface, a monitor displaying medical information relating to a medical procedure, and a support member mounted to said patient table for supporting said monitor, wherein said support member includes an adjustment linkage interconnecting said monitor and support member and providing movement of said monitor of the monitor relative to said support member in at least three degrees of freedom.

US Patent:

6973688, Dec 13, 2005

Filed:

Oct 25, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/682860

Inventors:

David E. Barker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jeffrey W. Pattee - Salt Lake City UT, US
John Matthew Simmons - West Jordan UT, US

Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

A41F007/00

US Classification:

5600, 5658

Abstract:

In accordance with at least one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a patient table is provided, the patient table comprising a patient support surface for supporting a patient during a medical procedure; a base supporting the patient support surface; a monitor displaying medical information relating to a medical procedure; and a pivot arm having a first end connected to the base and a second end connected to the monitor; a pivot release member provided on one of the monitor and the pivot arm for releasably securing the monitor and the pivot arm at predetermined angular positions with respect to the base.

US Patent:

7029175, Apr 18, 2006

Filed:

May 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/440821

Inventors:

Brett Alan Karaus - Salt Lake City UT, US
John Matthew Simmons - West Jordan UT, US
David Ellis Barker - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

H05G 1/08
G05B 19/18

US Classification:

378197, 378 91, 700255

Abstract:

Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to a collision detection system. The collision detection system includes a position indicator for determining an actual position of a component connected to the collision detection system. The system also includes an error calculator for determining a position error between the actual position and a selected position. The system further includes a comparator for comparing the position error to a position error limit. The comparator generates a halt signal based on the position error and position error limit. The system also includes a motion controller for controlling motion of the component. The motion controller stops motion of the component based on the halt signal. The comparator generates a halt signal when the position error is equal to or greater than the position error limit.

US Patent:

7184519, Feb 27, 2007

Filed:

Sep 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/675127

Inventors:

Ram Kishan Singh B - Karnataka, IN
Bindu Santha Philip - Karnataka, IN
Vipin J. Pillai - Karnataka, IN
David Ellis Barker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Lonnie Weston - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLC - Waukesha WI

International Classification:

H05G 1/02

US Classification:

378117, 378 95, 378177, 378189, 378197

Abstract:

A medical imaging system including an imaging device and a patient positioning area in close proximity to the imaging device. A protective bumper is attached to, and conforms to a shape of the imaging device. The system may also include a detection system that has a pressure sensing device.

US Patent:

7186021, Mar 6, 2007

Filed:

Dec 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/301843

Inventors:

Sebastien David Breham - Salt Lake City UT, US
Gregory Alan Weaver - South Hordan UT, US
David Ellis Barker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Lonnie B. Weston - Syracuse UT, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/10

US Classification:

378199, 378200

Abstract:

Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a system for controlling temperatures in an x-ray imaging environment including: a first component capable of operating within a first temperature range; a second component capable of operating within a second temperature range; and a liquid-based temperature control system capable of maintaining the first component within the first temperature range and maintaining the second component within the second temperature range. In an embodiment, the first component includes an x-ray detector. In an embodiment, the second component includes an x-ray source. In an embodiment, a liquid in the liquid-based temperature control system flows through the first component before flowing through the second component. In an embodiment, a heat exchanger in the liquid-based temperature control system can regulate a temperature of a liquid in the liquid-based temperature control system. In an embodiment, the heat exchanger includes at least one thermoelectric cooler device.

US Patent:

7280638, Oct 9, 2007

Filed:

May 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/382476

Inventors:

Gregory Alan Weaver - South Jordan UT, US
Lonnie B. Weston - Syracuse UT, US
David Ellis Barker - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

General Electric - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/10

US Classification:

378141, 378130, 378200

Abstract:

An X-ray tube housing with integrated cooling passages in the walls of the X-ray tube housing, through which a liquid or gas coolant is circulated and the heat is transferred from the X-ray tube housing to an external cooler. The integrated cooling passages are created around the perimeter of the X-ray tube housing as the X-ray tube housing is formed. For a rotating anode X-ray tube using an oil coolant, the path of heat transfer is from the anode to the glass insert and oil by the means of radiation. The oil that is in contact with the glass insert conducts heat away form the insert to the X-ray tube housing which is then cooled by the integrated cooling passages located within the X-ray tube housing through which fluid is passed to an external fluid cooling system.

US Patent:

7499524, Mar 3, 2009

Filed:

Apr 27, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/412590

Inventors:

Richard Larry Anderton - West Jordan UT, US
Francois Emmanuel Falco - South Jordan UT, US
David Ellis Barker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Samuel Lee Alder - Stansbury Park UT, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H05G 1/10
H01J 35/12

US Classification:

378101, 378102, 378200

Abstract:

A system for reconstructing an image of an object includes a mobile imaging system, and a user removable module configured to be attached to the mobile imaging system.

US Patent:

7505253, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Nov 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/993230

Inventors:

Rocco A. Cherone - Layton UT, US
David E. Barker - Salt Lake City UT, US
Jan D. Bruening - Riverton UT, US

Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY

International Classification:

H05K 5/00
H05K 7/00
G06F 1/16

US Classification:

361681

Abstract:

A retention system for restraining and releasing a movable monitor including a monitor, a latch bail, and a latching assembly with one of the latch bail and the latching assembly being connected to the monitor. The latching assembly includes a latch base, a latch, and a tensioning device. The latch base has at least one ear and the latch has at least one arm. The latch is pivotally connected to the latch base such that the latch is rotatable between closed and open positions. The tensioning device engages the latch and the latch base such that the tensioning device pulls the latch toward either of the open or closed positions. The latching assembly receives the latch bail such that the latch bail is retained between the ear and the arm when the latch is in the closed position.

Address:

2088 W Barker Rd, Salt Lake Cty, UT 84119

Phone:

8019724277

VIN:

4T1BE46K27U531676

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

CAMRY

Year:

2007