Patents by Inventor Arturo Eduardo Alcala

Arturo Eduardo Alcala 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).

  • Rechargeable image detector system and method
    Patent number: 8721176
    Abstract: An X-ray imaging system includes a portable cart, a power source disposed on the portable cart, and a detector bin disposed on the portable cart. The detector bin includes a power adaptor configured to adapt power from the power source to power suitable for charging a rechargeable battery, and a first coupling component configured to receive power from the power adaptor. The imaging system also includes a digital X-ray detector configured to be inserted into the detector bin for charging. The detector includes a rechargeable battery, and a second coupling component configured to couple with the first coupling component and transfer power from the first coupling component to the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gary Vernon McBroom, Arturo Eduardo Alcala
  • RECHARGEABLE IMAGE DETECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120281817
    Abstract: An X-ray imaging system includes a portable cart, a power source disposed on the portable cart, and a detector bin disposed on the portable cart. The detector bin includes a power adaptor configured to adapt power from the power source to power suitable for charging a rechargeable battery, and a first coupling component configured to receive power from the power adaptor. The imaging system also includes a digital X-ray detector configured to be inserted into the detector bin for charging. The detector includes a rechargeable battery, and a second coupling component configured to couple with the first coupling component and transfer power from the first coupling component to the rechargeable battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gary Vernon McBroom, Arturo Eduardo Alcala