Patents by Inventor Claus-Gunter Schliermann
Claus-Gunter Schliermann 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).
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Patent number: 7874727Abstract: According to the invention, an X-ray examination may be simply and rapidly carried out and hence produce a sharp X-ray image with an X-ray source and/or X-ray receiver an X-ray examination system which may be displaced relative to the mounting position thereof by means of an actuator, despite a system construction which may be caused to oscillate at a resonant frequency dependent on the corresponding mounting position, about the mounting position, whereby according to the inventive method, at least one parameter relevant to the resonant frequency, dependent on the corresponding mounting position, is determined, a set guided movement, counteracting the cause of oscillation in order to achieve a movement condition for the X-ray source or X-ray receiver necessary for the X-ray examination, is determined depending on the at least one corresponding parameter and the guided movement of the X-ray source and/or X-ray receiver controlled using the actuator according to the set guided movement.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2006Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Gerhard Forster, Jens Hamann, Uwe Ladra, Claus-Günter Schliermann, Elmar Schäfers
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Patent number: 7839976Abstract: The X-ray device comprises an X-ray source and a high-voltage generator for supplying the X-ray source with voltage, wherein the high-voltage generator has an intermediate circuit voltage generator and a high-voltage generator, the high-voltage generator is connected to the X-ray source, and the intermediate circuit voltage generator is connected to the high-voltage generator, wherein the intermediate circuit voltage generator and the high-voltage generator are structurally separate and the high-voltage generator is structurally positioned near the X-ray source, thereby keeping the high-voltage line to the X-ray source short.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2007Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rainer Häupl, Claus-Günter Schliermann, Thomas Will
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Patent number: 7778390Abstract: The invention relates to a residual-current circuit breaker for an X-ray device. In one embodiment, the residual-current circuit breaker comprises at least one input, via which a detector identification signal of a detector identification element can be received, said signal characterizing the presence of an X-ray detector and at least one input, via which a selection signal for an exposure measurement element can be received, said signal characterizing the activation of an exposure measurement element. A deactivation signal can be issued via at least one output of the residual-current breaker, the deactivation signal being generated as long as a detector identification signal and a selection signal that is assigned to the same detector as the detector identification signal are not received at the same time.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2006Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Claus-Günter Schliermann
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Patent number: 7720198Abstract: A controller for an X-ray device and an X-ray device with such a controller are provided. The X-ray device includes an X-ray generator, connected to the controller and at least one camera, connected to the controller. The controller is embodied to receive image data of a patient or object from the camera. The controller includes an analytical module, embodied to analyze image data from the camera and to generate at least one control signal for control of the X-ray generator depending on the result of the analysis of the image data, transmitted thereto by the controller.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: May 18, 2010Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Claus-Günter Schliermann
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Publication number: 20090310752Abstract: According to the invention, an X-ray examination may be simply and rapidly carried out and hence produce a sharp X-ray image with an X-ray source (27) and/or X-ray receiver (35) an X-ray examination system (15 and 31 and 43) which may be displaced relative to the mounting position thereof by means of an actuator (10), despite a system construction which may be caused to oscillate at a resonant frequency (5) dependent on the corresponding mounting position, about the mounting position, whereby according to the inventive method, at least one parameter relevant to the resonant frequency, dependent on the corresponding mounting position, is determined, a set guided movement (4), counteracting the cause of oscillation in order to achieve a movement condition for the X-ray source (27) or X-ray receiver (35) necessary for the X-ray examination, is determined depending on the at least one corresponding parameter and the guided movement of the X-ray source (27) and/or X-ray receiver (35) controlled using the actuatorType: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2006Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Gerhard Forster, Jens Hamann, Uwe Ladra, Claus-Günter Schliermann, Elmar Schäfers
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Publication number: 20090074144Abstract: The X-ray device comprises an X-ray source and a high-voltage generator for supplying the X-ray source with voltage, wherein the high-voltage generator has an intermediate circuit voltage generator and a high-voltage generator, the high-voltage generator is connected to the X-ray source, and the intermediate circuit voltage generator is connected to the high-voltage generator, wherein the intermediate circuit voltage generator and the high-voltage generator are structurally separate and the high-voltage generator is structurally positioned near the X-ray source, thereby keeping the high-voltage line to the X-ray source short.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2007Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Rainer Haupl, Claus-Gunter Schliermann, Thomas Will
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Publication number: 20080292051Abstract: An imaging device with a radiographic source and with at least one image receiver, with an imaging detector able to be assigned to the image receiver or to each image receiver and with the image receiver or each image receiver including a sensor for registration of the imaging detector, with a signal output of the sensor being connected directly in a circuit to a signal input of the radiographic source.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Thomas Dippl, Gerhard Friedrich, Ute Friedrich, Peter Gmeiner, Claus-Gunter Schliermann, Elisabeth Friedrich
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Patent number: 7441952Abstract: A system and method for X-ray diagnosis of an examination object is provided. The system includes a component that is movable relative to a stretcher for the examination object and at least one predeterminable set stop position for the component. A position ascertaining device is operative to ascertain a position of the component. A braking device is operative to brake the movable component. A control unit is connected to the position-ascertaining device and to the braking device. The braking device is activatable as a function of the position of the component relative to the stop position.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2006Date of Patent: October 28, 2008Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Rainer Häupl, Claus-Günter Schliermann
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Publication number: 20080118029Abstract: The invention relates to a residual-current circuit breaker for an X-ray device. In one embodiment, the residual-current circuit breaker comprises at least one input, via which a detector identification signal of a detector identification element can be received, said signal characterizing the presence of an X-ray detector and at least one input, via which a selection signal for an exposure measurement element can be received, said signal characterizing the activation of an exposure measurement element. A deactivation signal can be issued via at least one output of the residual-current breaker, the deactivation signal being generated as long as a detector identification signal and a selection signal that is assigned to the same detector as the detector identification signal are not received at the same time.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2006Publication date: May 22, 2008Inventor: Claus-Gunter Schliermann
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Publication number: 20080101538Abstract: A controller for an X-ray device and an X-ray device with such a controller are provided. The X-ray device includes an X-ray generator, connected to the controller and at least one camera, connected to the controller. The controller is embodied to receive image data of a patient or object from the camera. The controller includes an analytical module, embodied to analyse image data from the camera and to generate at least one control signal for control of the X-ray generator depending on the result of the analysis of the image data, transmitted thereto by the controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2005Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventor: Claus-Gunter Schliermann
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Publication number: 20070121791Abstract: A system and method for X-ray diagnosis of an examination object is provided. The system includes a component that is movable relative to a stretcher for the examination object and at least one predeterminable set stop position for the component. A position ascertaining device is operative to ascertain a position of the component. A braking device is operative to brake the movable component. A control unit is connected to the position-ascertaining device and to the braking device. The braking device is activatable as a function of the position of the component relative to the stop position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Rainer Haupl, Claus-Gunter Schliermann
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Patent number: 7144157Abstract: A detector drawer for an X-ray detector has at least one stop (5) by which the mobility of an inserted X-ray detector in at least one direction is restricted. The mobility of the inserted X-ray detector is hindered by the at least one stop to two alternate stop positions with respect to that direction; and that the respective stop position becomes operative as a function of the motion of the X-ray detector upon its insertion, for instance as a function of the direction of the motion. By using the alternate stop positions, which automatically become operative, portable digital X-ray detectors, which are constructed asymmetrically, are automatically positioned centrally in the detector drawer regardless of their orientation or the desired orientation of the image to be made. The detector drawer is advantageously used in an X-ray system, and desirably in an X-ray system with a detector that is pulled out from opposite sides of a patient examination table.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Dippl, Peter Rauh, Claus-Günter Schliermann, Dieter Wöhrl
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Patent number: 7144158Abstract: A detector drawer is provided in which an X-ray detector can be placed, and so as to be inserted from both sides of an examination table into a detector drawer receptacle that is open on both sides. The detector drawer has a stop actuator, which as a function of the insertion of an X-ray detector can be put into an actuation position that enables the actuation of a stop of the detector drawer receptacle and as a function of the removal of the X-ray detector into a position of repose that minimizes the actuation of the stop. A detector drawer receptacle is also provided, which is open on both sides and into which a detector drawer can be inserted from both sides of the receptacle. The receptacle has a stop which is actuatable by a stop actuator of the detector drawer as a function of an insertion of the detector drawer. The stop may include a sliding stop, which is actuatable by the stop actuator in a thrust position that is dependent on the direction of insertion of the detector drawer.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: December 5, 2006Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Dippl, Peter Rauh, Claus-Günter Schliermann, Dieter Wöhrl
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Patent number: 7014362Abstract: A device for detecting an orientation and spacing of an X-ray source relative to an X-ray receiver comprises a projector which is disposed at a predetermined orientation and a predetermined spacing relative to the X-ray source, and is configured to project a predetermined pattern of electromagnetic waves in a direction of the X-ray receiver. A detector is configured to detect the predetermined pattern projected by the projector. A positioning detection device, connected to the detector and configured to receive an output signal from the detector, generates a positioning signal as a function the output signal. The positioning signal comprises information about the orientation and spacing of the X-ray source relative to the X-ray receiver.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Franz Beimier, Franz Dirauf, Karlheinz Kaul, Donal Medlar, Claus-Günter Schliermann, Martin Vierbücher
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Publication number: 20050135564Abstract: A detector drawer for an X-ray detector has at least one stop (5) by which the mobility of an inserted X-ray detector in at least one direction is restricted. The mobility of the inserted X-ray detector is hindered by the at least one stop to two alternate stop positions with respect to that direction; and that the respective stop position becomes operative as a function of the motion of the X-ray detector upon its insertion, for instance as a function of the direction of the motion. By using the alternate stop positions, which automatically become operative, portable digital X-ray detectors, which are constructed asymmetrically, are automatically positioned centrally in the detector drawer regardless of their orientation or the desired orientation of the image to be made. The detector drawer is advantageously used in an X-ray system, and desirably in an X-ray system with a detector that is pulled out from opposite sides of a patient examination table.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: June 23, 2005Inventors: Thomas Dippl, Peter Rauh, Claus-Gunter Schliermann, Dieter Wohrl
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Publication number: 20050117709Abstract: A detector drawer is provided in which an X-ray detector can be placed, and so as to be inserted from both sides of an examination table into a detector drawer receptacle that is open on both sides. The detector drawer has a stop actuator, which as a function of the insertion of an X-ray detector can be put into an actuation position that enables the actuation of a stop of the detector drawer receptacle and as a function of the removal of the X-ray detector into a position of repose that minimizes the actuation of the stop. A detector drawer receptacle is also provided, which is open on both sides and into which a detector drawer can be inserted from both sides of the receptacle. The receptacle has a stop which is actuatable by a stop actuator of the detector drawer as a function of an insertion of the detector drawer. The stop may include a sliding stop, which is actuatable by the stop actuator in a thrust position that is dependent on the direction of insertion of the detector drawer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: June 2, 2005Inventors: Thomas Dippl, Peter Rauh, Claus-Gunter Schliermann, Dieter Wohrl
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Publication number: 20050058256Abstract: A device for detecting an orientation and spacing of an X-ray source relative to an X-ray receiver comprises a projector which is disposed at a predetermined orientation and a predetermined spacing relative to the X-ray source, and is configured to project a predetermined pattern of electromagnetic waves in a direction of the X-ray receiver. A detector is configured to detect the predetermined pattern projected by the projector. A positioning detection device, connected to the detector and configured to receive an output signal from the detector, generates a positioning signal as a function the output signal. The positioning signal comprises information about the orientation and spacing of the X-ray source relative to the X-ray receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2004Publication date: March 17, 2005Inventors: Franz Beimler, Franz Dirauf, Karlheinz Kaul, Donal Medlar, Claus-Gunter Schliermann, Martin Vierbucher