Robert C Rand

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:

46388036, Jan 27, 1987

Filed:

Nov 30, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/677601

Inventors:

Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

A61B 1712

US Classification:

128325

Abstract:

An inflatable balloon capable of being delivered to a site within a body via a catheter or the like, includes on its surface a composition. The composition is capable of inducing the formation of a thrombosis followed by invasion of capillaries and fibroblasts to the thrombosis and subsequent scar formation. Scar formation fixedly adheres the balloon at its placement site to permanently locate the balloon at this placement site.

US Patent:

47918896, Dec 20, 1988

Filed:

Apr 2, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/034122

Inventors:

Theodore N. Matsko - Chesterland OH
Robert S. Rand - Painesville OH
Thomas D. Russell - Georgetown TX
Thomas J. Scheib - Chesterland OH
Robert R. Walker - late of Euclid OH

Assignee:

The Babcock & Wilcoc Company - New Orleans LA

International Classification:

F22G 500

US Classification:

122479R

Abstract:

A system for controlling steam temperature in a boiler using a time delay feedback controller known as a Smith Predictor to provide control tuning of true boiler parameters which change with load.

US Patent:

45453683, Oct 8, 1985

Filed:

Apr 13, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/484491

Inventors:

Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA
Harold D. Snow - Sherman Oaks CA
David G. Elliott - La Canada CA
Glenn M. Haskins - Rosemead CA

International Classification:

A61K 914

US Classification:

128 13

Abstract:

Induction heating can be utilized to cause necrosis of neoplasm as a result of hyperthermia by a process involving the injection of particles having hysteresis heating characteristics into tissue either within or in close proximity to the neoplasm and then subjecting these particles to an alternating magnetic field sufficient to cause hysteresis heating. The frequency of the field is preferably sufficiently low so as to minimize eddy current and dielectric heating. The particles used are preferably initially located within a biologically inert liquid carrier which will facilitate the insertion of the particles within the body and which will automatically become non-liquid within the body so as to hold the particles in place. The carrier may contain radiopaque material to enhance its visualization under radiographic examination. The actual heating is preferably carried out by positioning either the entire patient or the affected portion of the patient's body through a series of axially aligned, parallel, liquid cooled coils.

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:

43920403, Jul 5, 1983

Filed:

Jan 9, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/223727

Inventors:

Robert W. Rand - Los Angeles CA
Harold D. Snow - Sherman Oaks CA
David G. Elliott - La Canada CA
Glenn M. Haskins - Rosemead CA

International Classification:

H05B 644

US Classification:

219 1071

Abstract:

Induction heating can be utilized to cause necrosis of neoplasm as a result of hyperthermia by a process involving the injection of particles having hysteresis heating characteristics into tissue either within or in close proximity to the neoplasm and then subjecting these particles to an alternating magnetic field sufficient to cause hysteresis heating. The frequency of the field is preferably sufficiently low so as to minimize eddy current and dielectric heating. The particles used are preferably initially located within a biologically inert liquid carrier which will facilitate the insertion of the particles within the body and which will automatically become non-liquid within the body so as to hold the particles in place. The actual heating is preferably carried out by positioning either the entire patient or the affected portion of the patient's body through a series of axially aligned, parallel, liquid cooled coils. Only one of these coils is connected to a power supply.

US Patent:

49203053, Apr 24, 1990

Filed:

Feb 8, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/308989

Inventors:

Richard E. Benson - Mentor OH
Andrew D. Gavrilos - New Kensington PA
Robert S. Rand - Painesville OH
Scott M. Shaw - Allison Park PA
Joel W. Spafford - Cleveland OH
Ronald J. Walko - Ford City PA

Assignee:

The Babcock & Wilcox Company - New Orleans LA

International Classification:

G05B 320

US Classification:

318657

Abstract:

An electro-hydraulic positioning system which has automatic calibration capabilities is disclosed. The system includes a microprocessor which accesses calibration parameters stored in a non-volatile memory unit. The microprocessor adjusts the position demand according to the stored calibration parameters. The system may be placed in an atuomatic calibration mode. In which case, update calibration parameters are automatically determined and stored. The system also includes a microcontroller which monitors system operating variables and reports deviations of the variables from expected values for same.