Patents by Inventor Achim Kreckel

Achim Kreckel 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).

  • Automated inspection system and method
    Patent number: 7505124
    Abstract: An automated system for illuminating and inspecting the inner surface areas of tubular samples, especially stents, is disclosed. The system comprises rotatable means for receiving the sample to be inspected; at least one fluorescent surface area arranged in the immediate vicinity of the sample to be inspected; an UV-light source for illuminating the at least one fluorescent surface area; an electronic line-scan camera for inspecting the sample; and a computer based electronic imaging system, functionally connected to the camera, whereby the imaging system creates a line-by-line image of an area extending along the length of the sample as it rotates under the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Achim Kreckel, Christian Laue, Edgar Maehringer-Kunz
  • Automated Inspection System and Method
    Publication number: 20080137079
    Abstract: An automated system for illuminating and inspecting the inner surface areas of tubular samples, especially stents, is disclosed. The system comprises rotatable means for receiving the sample to be inspected; at least one fluorescent surface area arranged in the immediate vicinity of the sample to be inspected; an UV-light source for illuminating the at least one fluorescent surface area; an electronic line-scan camera for inspecting the sample; and a computer based electronic imaging system, functionally connected to the camera, whereby the imaging system creates a line-by-line image of an area extending along the length of the sample as it rotates under the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Achim Kreckel, Christian Laue, Edgar Maehringer-Kunz
  • Automated inspection system and method
    Patent number: 7355700
    Abstract: An automated system for illuminating and inspecting the inner surface areas of tubular samples, especially stents, is disclosed. The system comprises rotatable means for receiving the sample to be inspected; at least one fluorescent surface area arranged in the immediate vicinity of the sample to be inspected; an UV-light source for illuminating the at least one fluorescent surface area; an electronic line-scan camera for inspecting the sample; and a computer based electronic imaging system, functionally connected to the camera, whereby the imaging system creates a line-by-line image of an area extending along the length of the sample as it rotates under the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2008
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Achim Kreckel, Christian Laue, Edgar Maehringer-Kunz
  • Automated inspection system and method
    Publication number: 20060126061
    Abstract: An automated system for illuminating and inspecting the inner surface areas of tubular samples, especially stents, is disclosed. The system comprises rotatable means for receiving the sample to be inspected; at least one fluorescent surface area arranged in the immediate vicinity of the sample to be inspected; an UV-light source for illuminating the at least one fluorescent surface area; an electronic line-scan camera for inspecting the sample; and a computer based electronic imaging system, functionally connected to the camera, whereby the imaging system creates a line-by-line image of an area extending along the length of the sample as it rotates under the camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Achim Kreckel, Christian Laue, Edgar Maehringer-Kunz