Håkan Nordström

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 7 EPO patents. Top assignees: Elekta Instrument Ab, Elekta Ab (Publ), Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ). Active years: 2012-2022.

USPTO Granted Patents = 11 (Patent Applications = 1)

% Patents Active = 90.9

EPO Patents = 7 (Patent Applications = 7)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.2

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 19(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

Telefonaktiebolaget Lm Ericsson (Publ)

patents

4. 1 out of 2

Elekta Instruments Ab

University Health Network

patents

where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2012-2022

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 11465000 - Treatment planning (2022-10-11),

2. 11458331 - Convex inverse planning method (2022-10-04),

3. 11351396 - Methods for inverse planning (2022-06-07),

4. 11291857 - Methods for treatment planning (2022-04-05),

5. 10888711 - Methods for inverse planning (2021-01-12),

6. 10744343 - Convex inverse planning method (2020-08-18),

7. 10497113 - Target-specific dose and scatter estimation in CT images (2019-12-03),

8. 9358404 - Effective volume filling with templates (2016-06-07),

9. 8938047 - Sequencing sector fields (2015-01-20),

10. 8412160 - Method for discarding all segments corresponding to the same packet in a buffer (2013-04-02),

11. 8130074 - Method for discarding all segments corresponding to same packet in a buffer (2012-03-06),

Title: Håkan Nordström: Innovator in Radiation Therapy

Introduction

Håkan Nordström is a notable inventor based in Sollentuna, Sweden. He has made significant contributions to the field of radiation therapy, holding a total of nine patents. His work focuses on developing advanced methods and systems for treatment planning in radiation therapy.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method for treatment planning that relates to radiation therapy. This invention involves obtaining a target volume of a region of a patient to be treated. It includes a first isocenter location procedure that evaluates potential isocenter locations along normal directions of the surface. Additionally, a second isocenter location procedure identifies a median axis of the target volume and places isocenters based on distance to existing isocenters. Another significant patent is the convex inverse planning method, which optimizes radiation dose profiles based on clinical criteria. This method generates radiation dose profiles for regions of interest and calculates treatment plans that satisfy these clinical objectives.

Career Highlights

Håkan Nordström has worked with prominent companies in the medical technology sector, including Elekta Instrument AB and Elekta AB (publ). His experience in these organizations has allowed him to contribute to the advancement of radiation therapy technologies.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Jens Olof Sjölund and Björn Somell, further enhancing the impact of his work in the field.

Conclusion

Håkan Nordström's innovative contributions to radiation therapy through his patents and collaborations have significantly advanced treatment planning methodologies. His work continues to influence the field and improve patient outcomes.