David William Meer

US Patent:

6907317, Jun 14, 2005

Filed:

Feb 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/781686

Inventors:

Michael A. Peshkin - Evanston IL, US
J. Edward Colgate - Evanston IL, US
David Meer - Skokie IL, US
James Lipsey - Chicago IL, US
Witaya Wannasuphoprasit - Bangkok, TH
Stephen H. Klostermeyer - Mt. Prospect IL, US

Assignee:

The Stanley Works - New Britain CT

International Classification:

G06F019/00

US Classification:

700245, 700213, 700249, 700258, 700260, 700261, 700264, 414 5, 414 6, 41433103, 41433104, 414591, 414730, 318628, 318632, 901 3, 901 9

Abstract:

An intelligent assist system having a modular architecture, coordinated by electronic communication links between the modules is provided. A multi-function hub for use in the assist system includes a physical interface for providing mechanical support within the assist system. The hub can implement controlled functions. Furthermore, the hub can include an input/output (“I/O”) interface for communication to computational nodes.

US Patent:

6928336, Aug 9, 2005

Filed:

Feb 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/781683

Inventors:

Michael A. Peshkin - Evanston IL, US
J. Edward Colgate - Evanston IL, US
David Meer - Skokie IL, US
James Lipsey - Chicago IL, US
Witaya Wannasuphoprasit - Bangkok, TH
Stephen H. Klostermeyer - Mt. Prospect IL, US

Assignee:

The Stanley Works - New Britain CT

International Classification:

G06F019/00

US Classification:

700245, 700 17, 700 83, 700 19, 700213, 700249, 700261, 700264, 31856811, 31856816, 318628, 318632, 212330

Abstract:

An intelligent assist system having a modular architecture, coordinated by electronic communication links between the modules, is provided. Motion modules provide an assist upon actuation, and are in communication with computational nodes. Communication links between at least two of the computational nodes carry information between the nodes that actuate a motion module.

US Patent:

7120508, Oct 10, 2006

Filed:

Jul 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/179681

Inventors:

Michael A. Peshkin - Evanston IL, US
J. Edward Colgate - Evanston IL, US
David Meer - Novelty OH, US
James Lipsey - Chicago IL, US
Witaya Wannasuphroprasit - Bangkok, TH
Stephen H. Klostermeyer - Avon Lake OH, US

Assignee:

The Stanley Works - New Britain CT

International Classification:

G05B 19/42
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

700 87, 700 17, 700 83, 700258, 700264, 717146, 717163, 709201, 709213, 709224, 31856811, 31856816, 318628, 318632

Abstract:

A configuration system for an intelligent assist system is provided. The intelligent assist system includes a module, and a computational node on the module. The configuration system includes a host computer system capable of executing a stored program. The host computer system is in communication with the computational node via a communication link. The system also includes a graphical user interface enabling a user to manipulate objects related to the module or the computational node, and a plurality of visual indicators corresponding to a status of the module, the computational node, or the communication link.

US Patent:

7185774, Mar 6, 2007

Filed:

May 8, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/431582

Inventors:

J. Edward Colgate - Evanston IL, US
Paul F. Decker - Chicago IL, US
Stephen H. Klostermeyer - Arlington Heights IL, US
Alexander Makhlin - Chicago IL, US
David Meer - Skokie IL, US
Michael A. Peshkin - Evanston IL, US
Michael Robie - Schaumburg IL, US

Assignee:

The Stanley Works - New Britain CT

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

212331, 212270, 700213

Abstract:

An intelligent assist method and apparatus are disclosed. The intelligent assist method includes imparting a manual force to a suspended object, determining an angle at which the suspended object is manually forced, generating motorized power to move the object in accordance with the angle at which the suspended object is forced, and inputting a signal to continue the motorized power and enable the object to continue moving on accordance with the angle at which the suspended object is manually forced.

US Patent:

20020111712, Aug 15, 2002

Filed:

Feb 12, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/781801

Inventors:

Michael Peshkin - Evanston IL, US
J. Colgate - Evanston IL, US
David Meer - Skokie IL, US
James Lipsey - Chicago IL, US
Witaya Wannasuphoprasit - Bangkok, TH
Stephen Klostermeyer - Arlington Heights IL, US

International Classification:

G06F007/00

US Classification:

700/230000

Abstract:

An intelligent assist system having a modular architecture, coordinated by electronic communication links between the modules. Modules for motion, computation, interface, and programming are disclosed in exemplary embodiments.

US Patent:

20200368557, Nov 26, 2020

Filed:

May 29, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/887852

Inventors:

- Hayward CA, US
Robert WIGGERS - Belmont CA, US
David LARKIN - Menlo Park CA, US
David MEER - Sonora CA, US
David NETT - Danville CA, US
Rostem BASSALOW - Silverdale WA, US
Peter OLCOTT - Los Gatos CA, US
Chris JULIAN - Los Gatos CA, US
Brent DOLAN - Hayward CA, US
William Jorge PEARCE - Orinda CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 5/10

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are radiation therapy systems and methods. These radiation therapy systems and methods are used for emission-guided radiation therapy, where gamma rays from markers or tracers that are localized to patient tumor regions are detected and used to direct radiation to the tumor. The radiation therapy systems described herein comprise a gantry comprising a rotatable ring coupled to a stationary frame via a rotating mechanism such that the rotatable ring rotates up to about 70 RPM, a radiation source (e.g., MV X-ray source) mounted on the rotatable ring, and one or more PET detectors mounted on the rotatable ring.

US Patent:

20180133518, May 17, 2018

Filed:

Nov 15, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/814222

Inventors:

- Hayward CA, US
Robert WIGGERS - Belmont CA, US
David LARKIN - Menlo Park CA, US
David MEER - Novelty OH, US
David NETT - Danville CA, US
Rostem BASSALOW - Hayward CA, US
Peter OLCOTT - Los Gatos CA, US
Chris JULIAN - Los Gatos CA, US
Brent DOLAN - Hayward CA, US
William Jorge PEARCE - Orinda CA, US

International Classification:

A61N 5/10

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are radiation therapy systems and methods. These radiation therapy systems and methods are used for emission-guided radiation therapy, where gamma rays from markers or tracers that are localized to patient tumor regions are detected and used to direct radiation to the tumor. The radiation therapy systems described herein comprise a gantry comprising a rotatable ring coupled to a stationary frame via a rotating mechanism such that the rotatable ring rotates up to about 70 RPM, a radiation source (e.g., MV X-ray source) mounted on the rotatable ring, and one or more PET detectors mounted on the rotatable ring.

US Patent:

20160361566, Dec 15, 2016

Filed:

Jun 10, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/179823

Inventors:

- Hayward CA, US
William KNAPP - El Granada CA, US
Eugene DUVAL - Menlo Park CA, US
Layton HALE - Castro Valley CA, US
David MEER - Novelty OH, US
Matthew DIGGS - Farmington MI, US

International Classification:

A61N 5/10

Abstract:

Described herein are multi-leaf collimators that comprise leaf drive mechanisms. The leaf drive mechanisms can be used in binary multi-leaf collimators used in emission-guided radiation therapy. One variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a pneumatics-based leaf drive mechanism. Another variation of a multi-leaf collimator comprises a spring-based leaf drive mechanism having a spring resonator.