Joseph Clayton Shepherd

US Patent:

6422748, Jul 23, 2002

Filed:

Jun 6, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/588793

Inventors:

Joseph S. Shepherd - South Pasadena CA 91030
Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA 90049

International Classification:

A61N 510

US Classification:

378203, 2505051, 2505151, 378 65

Abstract:

A radiosurgery and radiotherapy system to provide diagnostic imaging and target localization via a patient 3-D mapping means such as a CT scanner or MRI, patient positioning via a four degree of freedom of motion table, and a stereotactic Cobalt 60 therapy unit incorporating multiple sources to therapeutically irradiate a target is provided. Methods of radiosurgery and radiotherapy utilizing the system are also provided. A combination of radiation source configuration, 360 degree rotational characteristics of the therapy unit, and table movement will allow any size and shape of target to be irradiated to therapeutic levels while decreasing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. A radiation beam catcher which captures greater than 80% and preferably greater than 90 percent of the radiation from the radiation sources is also provided.

US Patent:

55374522, Jul 16, 1996

Filed:

May 10, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/240374

Inventors:

Joseph S. Shepherd - South Pasadena CA
Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A61N 510

US Classification:

378 65

Abstract:

A radiosurgery and radiotherapy system to provide diagnostic imaging and target localization via a patient 3-D mapping means such as a CT scanner or MRI, patient positioning via a four degree of freedom of motion table, and a stereotactic Cobalt 60 therapy unit incorporating multiple sources to therapeutically irradiate a target is provided. Methods of radiosurgery and radiotherapy utilizing the system are also provided. A combination of radiation source configuration, 360 degree rotational characteristics of the therapy unit, and table movement will allow any size and shape of target to be irradiated to therapeutic levels while decreasing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. A radiation beam catcher which captures greater than 80% and preferably greater than 90 percent of the radiation from the radiation sources is also provided.

US Patent:

58945032, Apr 13, 1999

Filed:

Dec 18, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/573695

Inventors:

Joseph S. Shepherd - South Pasadena CA
Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A61N 510

US Classification:

378203

Abstract:

A radiosurgery and radiotherapy system to provide diagnostic imaging and target localization via a patient 3-D mapping means such as a CT scanner or MRI, patient positioning via a four degree of freedom of motion table, and a stereotactic Cobalt 60 therapy unit incorporating multiple sources to therapeutically irradiate a target is provided. Methods of radiosurgery and radiotherapy utilizing the system are also provided. A combination of radiation source configuration, 360 degree rotational characteristics of the therapy unit, and table movement will allow any size and shape of target to be irradiated to therapeutic levels while decreasing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. A radiation beam catcher which captures greater than 80% and preferably greater than 90 percent of the radiation from the radiation sources is also provided.

US Patent:

62741004, Aug 14, 2001

Filed:

Nov 4, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/434215

Inventors:

Joseph L. Shepherd - San Fernando CA
Thomas J. Shepherd - San Fernando CA

Assignee:

J.L. Shepherd & Associated - San Fernando CA

International Classification:

B01J 1908

US Classification:

4221863

Abstract:

A process irradiator includes a heavily shielded, generally cylindrical, housing with a heavily shielded top. A radiation source includes source elements in several tubes extending from the top into a shielded storage cask below the center of the housing floor. A circular track concentrically positioned relative to the track guides a motor-driven carousel carrying a number of turntables which carry material to be irradiated, the turntables being rotatable on their axes. A heavy shielded door provides access to the turntables which are successively rotated on the carousel to a position adjacent the door opening. A lifting structure on the top includes two or more lifting devices which permit selective lifting of the source elements from the storage cask into the housing. Interlock controls prevent the door from opening and the carousel from rotating unless all source elements are stored in the storage cask.

US Patent:

57487006, May 5, 1998

Filed:

Dec 18, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/574107

Inventors:

Joseph S. Shepherd - South Pasadena CA
Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A61N 510

US Classification:

378 65

Abstract:

A radiosurgery and radiotherapy system to provide diagnostic imaging and target localization via a patient 3-D mapping means such as a CT scanner or MRI, patient positioning via a four degree of freedom of motion table, and a stereotactic Cobalt 60 therapy unit incorporating multiple sources to therapeutically irradiate a target is provided. Methods of radiosurgery and radiotherapy utilizing the system are also provided. A combination of radiation source configuration, 360 degree rotational characteristics of the therapy unit, and table movement will allow any size and shape of target to be irradiated to therapeutic levels while decreasing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. A radiation beam catcher which captures greater than 80% and preferably greater than 90 percent of the radiation from the radiation sources is also provided.

US Patent:

58155473, Sep 29, 1998

Filed:

Dec 18, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/574155

Inventors:

Joseph S. Shepherd - South Pasadena CA
Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A61N 510

US Classification:

378 65

Abstract:

A radiosurgery and radiotherapy system to provide diagnostic imaging and target localization via a patient 3-D mapping means such as a CT scanner or MRI, patient positioning via a four degree of freedom of motion table, and a stereotactic Cobalt 60 therapy unit incorporating multiple sources to therapeutically irradiate a target is provided. Methods of radiosurgery and radiotherapy utilizing the system are also provided. A combination of radiation source configuration, 360 degree rotational characteristics of the therapy unit, and table movement will allow any size and shape of target to be irradiated to therapeutic levels while decreasing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. A radiation beam catcher which captures greater than 80% and preferably greater than 90 percent of the radiation from the radiation sources is also provided.

US Patent:

61047791, Aug 15, 2000

Filed:

May 26, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/084945

Inventors:

Joseph S. Shepherd - South Pasadena CA
Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A61N 516

US Classification:

378 65

Abstract:

A radiosurgery and radiotherapy system to provide diagnostic imaging and target localization via a patient 3-D mapping means such as a CT scanner or MRI, patient positioning via a four degree of freedom of motion table, and a stereotactic Cobalt 60 therapy unit incorporating multiple sources to therapeutically irradiate a target is provided. Methods of radiosurgery and radiotherapy utilizing the system are also provided. A combination of radiation source configuration, 360 degree rotational characteristics of the therapy unit, and table movement will allow any size and shape of target to be irradiated to therapeutic levels while decreasing radiation exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. A radiation beam catcher which captures greater than 80% and preferably greater than 90 percent of the radiation from the radiation sources is also provided.

US Patent:

20190336687, Nov 7, 2019

Filed:

Jul 15, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/511589

Inventors:

- Pasadena CA, US
Joseph Emmett Shepherd - La Canada Flintridge CA, US

Assignee:

California Institute of Technology - Pasadena CA

International Classification:

A61M 5/20
A61M 5/315
A61M 5/34
G01B 21/32

Abstract:

Systems and methods for measuring and damping forces within autoinjectors in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, an injection system comprises a syringe disposed within a housing, the syringe having a first end and a second end; a needle disposed at the second end of the syringe; a plunger disposed at the first end of the syringe and configured to move toward the second end of the syringe; a stopper disposed between the plunger and the second end of the syringe; a first damper disposed between the plunger and the stopper, such that the first damper is capable of damping a first event occurring between the plunger and the stopper; and a second damper disposed at the second end of the syringe, such that the second damper is capable of damping a second event occurring at the second end of the syringe.