Jonathan M Butzine from Sun Prairie, WI, age 49

System And Method For X-Ray System Status Indication
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US Patent:

7364358, Apr 29, 2008
Filed:

Oct 26, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/553052
Inventors:

Jonathan Mark Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

H05G 1/00
US Classification:

378204, 378117, 378210
Abstract:

A status indication device configured for use in an x-ray system is disclosed. The device includes an audio receiver, a processor, a tone generator, and an adjustment mechanism. The audio receiver is configured and disposed to collect audio information surrounding the x-ray system. The processor is coupled to the audio receiver and receptive of a signal representative of the collected audio information. The tone generator is coupled and responsive to the processor and is configured to generate an audio tone in response to a defined status of the x-ray system. The adjustment mechanism is coupled to the tone generator and the processor and dynamically develops a set of audio properties that cause the audio tone to be distinguishable from the collected audio information.

Method And Apparatus For Driving A Mobile Imaging System
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US Patent:

7682077, Mar 23, 2010
Filed:

Jun 12, 2008
Appl. No.:

12/138195
Inventors:

Matthew Aaron Halsmer - Westfield IN, US
Jonathan M. Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

H05G 1/02
A61B 6/08
US Classification:

378198, 378205
Abstract:

A mobile imaging system comprises a motorized drive assembly having first and second drive wheels that are coupled to the motorized drive assembly. A column is coupled to and extends upwardly from the motorized drive assembly and is rotatable around a pivot point. An arm is coupled to the column and includes a radiation source mounted on an outer end thereof. A longitudinal axis extends parallel to the length of the mobile imaging system and is centered between the first and second drive wheels. A controller is configured to determine first and second velocities to drive the first and second drive wheels based on an angle of rotation of the column with respect to the longitudinal axis.

Redundant Switch Mechanism For Safety-Critical Applications In Medical Systems
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US Patent:

7783009, Aug 24, 2010
Filed:

Nov 2, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/556152
Inventors:

Scott A. Bielski - Sussex WI, US
Matthew B. Peterson - Franklin WI, US
Kevin A Coombs - Pewaukee WI, US
Jonathan M. Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Kenneth M Stopar - Waukesha WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

H05G 1/58
US Classification:

378117
Abstract:

Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which a safety switch arrangement is assembled to prevent false activation of a subsystem in a medical system. In some embodiments, the safety switching arrangement comprises at least a first and a second type of switching element. In some embodiments, the first and the second type of switch each have an output that is processed by a processor, controller, or logic unit to produce an output signal for activating or deactivating a subsystem in the medical system.

Processes And Apparatus For Battery Compensation
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US Patent:

7835877, Nov 16, 2010
Filed:

Feb 24, 2006
Appl. No.:

11/361773
Inventors:

Sabih Qamaruz Zaman - Elm Grove WI, US
Jonathan Mark Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

G01R 29/02
US Classification:

702 79, 702 63, 4553431, 340455, 320155
Abstract:

Systems, processes and apparatus are described through which signals are received from a controller, where the signals include a power ON signal. A time measurement element is started responsive to the power ON signal to assess a current duration of operation of the system. An existing cumulative record of system operation is recalled from a non-volatile memory in the system and the existing cumulative record is combined with the current duration to provide a representation of a running elapsed time, which is recorded in the non-volatile memory and is compared to a threshold to provide an indication when the running elapsed time has traversed the threshold.

Mobile Imaging System With Adjustable Light Source
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US Patent:

7934853, May 3, 2011
Filed:

Aug 15, 2007
Appl. No.:

11/839499
Inventors:

Kevin A Coombs - Pewaukee WI, US
Jonathan M Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

F21V 33/00
F21V 23/04
H05G 1/00
US Classification:

362253, 362276, 378204
Abstract:

Systems, methods and apparatus for illuminating a mobile imaging system by use of a light source operable to emit light for status indication, pathway illumination, and/or creation of favorable lighting environment. A triggering signal originating from a photosensor arranged to receive light at the mobile imaging system, a signal indicative of movement of the mobile imaging system, or user or system command is used to adjust the lighting source. The light source can be a light emitting diode (LED), collimator lamp, halogen lamp, fluorescent lamp, organic display, or any other light-emitting technology. The light source is adjustable as to color and intensity and can indicate the mobile imaging system's condition, status, or event.

Handheld X-Ray System Interface With Tracking Feature
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US Patent:

8174358, May 8, 2012
Filed:

May 24, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/786363
Inventors:

Jonathan Mark Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Jeremy Patrick Hannon - Milwaukee WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

G08B 5/22
G08B 25/00
US Classification:

340 81, 340 1222, 340 1233, 340 1224, 340 1229, 340 41
Abstract:

In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a tracking device configured to provide a location and/or to track movement of the handheld X-ray interface device relative to the imaging system, wherein the location or tracked movement of the handheld X-ray interface device is communicated to the imaging system as an input for at least one control function of the imaging system.

Portable Radiological Imaging System
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US Patent:

8325875, Dec 4, 2012
Filed:

May 24, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/786371
Inventors:

Jon Charles Omernick - Wauwatosa WI, US
Rajeev Ramankutty Marar - Waukesha WI, US
Jonathan Mark Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

H05G 1/64
G01N 23/04
US Classification:

378 62, 378 988
Abstract:

In one embodiment, a portable radiological imaging system includes a portable base station having an X-ray source and a power supply, a wireless X-ray detector configured to receive X-ray radiation from the source and to generate image data based upon the received radiation, and a portable image processing system removably carried by the base station and configured to receive the image data from the detector and to process the image data to produce and display a user-viewable image derived from the image data.

Handheld X-Ray Image Viewing System And Method
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US Patent:

8331530, Dec 11, 2012
Filed:

May 24, 2010
Appl. No.:

12/786357
Inventors:

Jonathan Mark Butzine - Oconomowoc WI, US
Jeremy Patrick Hannon - Milwaukee WI, US
Assignee:

General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:

G01N 23/04
US Classification:

378 62, 378 91, 378214
Abstract:

In one embodiment, an X-ray system includes a handheld X-ray interface device. The handheld X-ray interface device includes a wireless interface for communicating with an imaging system and a user-viewable screen configured to display patient data and to receive user input.