Patents by Inventor Alex Sawatzky

Alex Sawatzky has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240044811
    Abstract: A method for inspecting an object using CT is provided. In an embodiment, the method can include providing an object for an inspection. The object can be provided on a base configured to rotate the object. The method can also include acquiring a first plurality of inspection data characterizing the object during rotation through a first scan sector. The first plurality of inspection data can be acquired by a first inspection chain. The method can further include acquiring a second plurality of inspection data characterizing the object during rotation through a second scan sector. The second plurality of inspection data can be acquired by a second inspection chain. The method can also include providing the first plurality of inspection data and the second plurality of inspection data. Related systems, apparatuses, and non-transitory computer readable mediums are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Eberhard Neuser, Alex Sawatzky
  • Patent number: 11585767
    Abstract: Systems and methods for non-destructive testing by computed tomography are provided. The system can include a stationary radiation source, a stage, and a plurality of stationary radiation detectors. The source can be configured to emit, from a focal point, a beam of penetrating radiation having a three-dimensional geometry and to direct the beam in a path incident upon a target. The stationary radiation source can be positioned with respect to the plurality of stationary radiation detectors and the stage such that, a first plurality of beam segment paths is defined between the focal point and respective sensing faces of the plurality of radiation detectors and at least one second beam segment path is defined between the focal point and a predetermined gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Neuser, Alex Sawatzky, Nils Rothe, Alexander Suppes
  • Publication number: 20210356411
    Abstract: Systems and methods for non-destructive testing by computed tomography are provided. The system can include a stationary radiation source, a stage, and a plurality of stationary radiation detectors. The source can be configured to emit, from a focal point, a beam of penetrating radiation having a three-dimensional geometry and to direct the beam in a path incident upon a target. The stationary radiation source can be positioned with respect to the plurality of stationary radiation detectors and the stage such that, a first plurality of beam segment paths is defined between the focal point and respective sensing faces of the plurality of radiation detectors and at least one second beam segment path is defined between the focal point and a predetermined gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Eberhard Neuser, Alex Sawatzky, Nils Rothe, Alexander Suppes
  • Patent number: 11016042
    Abstract: Systems and methods for non-destructive testing by computed tomography are provided. The system can include a stationary radiation source, a stage, and a plurality of stationary radiation detectors. The source can be configured to emit, from a focal point, a beam of penetrating radiation having a three-dimensional geometry and to direct the beam in a path incident upon a target. The stationary radiation source can be positioned with respect to the plurality of stationary radiation detectors and the stage such that, a first plurality of beam segment paths is defined between the focal point and respective sensing faces of the plurality of radiation detectors and at least one second beam segment path is defined between the focal point and a predetermined gap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: GE SENSING & INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES, GMBH
    Inventors: Eberhard Neuser, Alex Sawatzky, Nils Rothe, Alexander Suppes
  • Publication number: 20210048397
    Abstract: Systems and methods for non-destructive testing by computed tomography are provided. The system can include a stationary radiation source, a stage, and a plurality of stationary radiation detectors. The source can be configured to emit, from a focal point, a beam of penetrating radiation having a three-dimensional geometry and to direct the beam in a path incident upon a target. The stationary radiation source can be positioned with respect to the plurality of stationary radiation detectors and the stage such that, a first plurality of beam segment paths is defined between the focal point and respective sensing faces of the plurality of radiation detectors and at least one second beam segment path is defined between the focal point and a predetermined gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Eberhard Neuser, Alex Sawatzky, Nils Rothe, Alexander Suppes