Patents by Inventor Alfons Kastl

Alfons Kastl 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).

  • Patent number: 7498599
    Abstract: An apparatus for reading out storage phosphor plates (2) for storing X-ray information with one or more rotating conveyance rolls (11 to 14) for conveying the storage phosphor plate (2), an alignment edge (19, 22) to which the storage phosphor plate (2) can be aligned, and a read-out device for reading out the X-ray information stored in the storage phosphor plate (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: Agfa HealthCare N.V.
    Inventors: Anton Pirmann, Rudolf Loistl, Otto Butz, Alfons Kastl
  • Patent number: 7432512
    Abstract: A cassette (1) for a storage phosphor plate (2) comprises a cassette housing (4) with an opening (7) and a support (3) disposed movably within the cassette housing (4), wherein the storage phosphor plate (2) lies on the support (3). In order to simplify the structure of the cassette (1) and of the corresponding removal mechanism, provision is made such that the support (3) can be moved, together with the storage phosphor plate (2) lying on top of it, through the opening (7) of the cassette housing (4), at least partially from the inside of the cassette housing (4), and the storage phosphor plate (2) lying on the support (3) can be taken from the support (3) when the support (3) is located, with the storage phosphor plate (2) lying on top of it, at least partially outside of the cassette housing (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2008
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert HealthCare GmbH
    Inventors: Anton Pirmann, Rudolf Loistl, Jürgen Heinz, Thomas Hartmann, Alfons Kastl, Günther Schindlbeck, Hans Ketterer, Otto Butz
  • Patent number: 7399986
    Abstract: An apparatus and a corresponding method for reading out a storage phosphor plate (2) with an insertion device for inserting a cassette (1) in which a movably disposed support (3) is located, on top of which the storage phosphor plate (2) lies, a read-out device (20) for reading out the storage phosphor plate (2) and a conveyance device (11, 12) which takes the storage phosphor plate (2) from the support (3) and conveys it in a first direction (R) to the read-out device (20). In order to achieve the most precise and reliable alignment possible of the storage phosphor plate (2) relative to the read-out device (20) in a simple way, a positioning device (13) is provided for shifting the support (3), on which the storage phosphor plate (2) lies, in a second direction (A) which is different from the first direction (R) so that the support (3) and the storage phosphor plate (2) are aligned relative to the read-out device (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Heinz, Markus Atzenbeck, Thomas Hartmann, Alfons Kastl, Günther Schindlbeck, Rudolf Loistl, Hans Ketterer, Otto Butz
  • Publication number: 20080054199
    Abstract: An apparatus for reading out storage phosphor plates (2) for storing X-ray information with one or more rotating conveyance rolls (11 to 14) for conveying the storage phosphor plate (2), an alignment edge (19, 22) to which the storage phosphor plate (2) can be aligned, and a read-out device for reading out the X-ray information stored in the storage phosphor plate (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2007
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: AGFA HEALTHCARE N.V.
    Inventors: Anton Pirmann, Rudolf Loistl, Otto Butz, Alfons Kastl
  • Publication number: 20070114479
    Abstract: An apparatus and a corresponding method for reading out a storage phosphor plate (2) with an insertion device for inserting a cassette (1) in which a movably disposed support (3) is located, on top of which the storage phosphor plate (2) lies, a read-out device (20) for reading out the storage phosphor plate (2) and a conveyance device (11, 12) which takes the storage phosphor plate (2) from the support (3) and conveys it in a first direction (R) to the read-out device (20). In order to achieve the most precise and reliable alignment possible of the storage phosphor plate (2) relative to the read-out device (20) in a simple way, a positioning device (13) is provided for shifting the support (3), on which the storage phosphor plate (2) lies, in a second direction (A) which is different from the first direction (R) so that the support (3) and the storage phosphor plate (2) are aligned relative to the read-out device (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Agfa-Gevaert Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Jürgen Heinz, Markus Atzenbeck, Thomas Hartmann, Alfons Kastl, Güther Schindlbeck, Rudolf Loistl, Hans Ketterer, Otto Butz
  • Publication number: 20070114448
    Abstract: A cassette (1) for a storage phosphor plate (2) comprises a cassette housing (4) with an opening (7) and a support (3) disposed movably within the cassette housing (4), wherein the storage phosphor plate (2) lies on the support (3). In order to simplify the structure of the cassette (1) and of the corresponding removal mechanism, provision is made such that the support (3) can be moved, together with the storage phosphor plate (2) lying on top of it, through the opening (7) of the cassette housing (4), at least partially from the inside of the cassette housing (4), and the storage phosphor plate (2) lying on the support (3) can be taken from the support (3) when the support (3) is located, with the storage phosphor plate (2) lying on top of it, at least partially outside of the cassette housing (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2006
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Agfa-Gevaert Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Anton Pirmann, Rudolf Loistl, Jürgen Heinz, Thomas Hartmann, Alfons Kastl, Gunther Schindlbeck, Hans Ketterer, Otto Butz
  • Patent number: 5414484
    Abstract: Apparatus for developing a photographic emulsion carrier. The carrier travels through a succession of tanks of photographic processing fluid. The apparatus includes mechanisms that forward the carrier through the tanks, a drive device that operates the forwarding mechanisms, guides that guide the carrier from one tank into the next, and means that connect an inlet for each processing fluid with its associated tank. The apparatus also includes at least one separate assembly associated with at least one tank, for forming a cascade which includes means for conveying the processing fluid from at least one cascade stage to the tank. The assembly, for forming the cascade is a separate module that rests as a cover on the tanks and has a separate inlet for receiving processing fluid. The cascade assembly accommodates a mechanism that forwards the carrier through it. This mechanism couples with the mechanisms that forward the carrier through the tanks while the cascade assembly is resting on them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Walter Hofmuth, Alfons Kastl, Helmut Schausberger, Anton Wimmer
  • Patent number: 5228210
    Abstract: A method of drying a developed, wet sheet carrier, especially an X-ray film after passing through a development device includes passing the sheet carrier through a dryer which has several infrared radiators arranged along the path of the sheet carrier at its both sides and reflectors provided at the side away from the sheet carrier and deflecting the infrared radiator to the facing side of the sheet carrier. The method is performed so that a main stream is supplied at both sides of the sheet carrier at the rear side of the reflectors, a partial air stream is supplied between each infrared radiator and the sheet carrier, and then each partial air stream is united with the main air stream so that the temperature and the moisture of the main air stream increases in a flow direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Walter Hofmuth, Rudolf Loistl, Helmut Schausberger, Alfons Kastl, Jurgen Mueller
  • Patent number: 5198848
    Abstract: Processing apparatus for image-wise exposed light-sensitive sheets of the DTR-type, which comprises a trough (11) for processing liquid, a sloping entry guide plate (17) for guiding a sheet towards its deepest point, a pair of outlet rollers (16) for pulling a sheet at a uniform speed through the apparatus and for squeezing liquid from it and replenishing means for keeping a processing liquid in the trough at a controlled level, which apparatus is provided with a floating cover (25) arranged for floating on the free surface of the processing liquid, and means for maintaining between the rear edge of the floating cover and the rear end of the trough a space (41) sufficient to allow unhindered passage of a processed sheet towards the outlet rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 30, 1993
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert N. V.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre D. Tahon, Alfons Kastl, Stefan Osiander, Horst Koninger
  • Patent number: 5003335
    Abstract: A sheet film developing device with a dark chamberside introduction of sheet films to be developed comprises a developing unit, a unit for moving a sheet film to the developing unit, a sheet film supplying unit for supplying sheet films to the developing unit, the sheet film supplying unit including a sheet film stacking device provided with a loading flap openable from outside for inserting a sheet film stack, a pulling device for pulling individual sheet films at a side of a stack opposite to the loading flap, an individual sheet supporting surface associated with the loading flap, a sheet film transporting unit arranged after the pulling device and the individual sheet supporting surface operative for guiding a sheet film from one of the individual sheet supporting surface and the sheet film stacking device in a transporting direction, and a sheet film sensing unit located in a transporting path defined by the sheet film transporting unit and operative for determining the presence of a sheet film on the in
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Agef-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Jurgen Muller, Alfons Kastl, Hans Ketterer
  • Patent number: 4972220
    Abstract: A supply arrangement for supplying several treatment liquids to a wet treatment device for photographic material provided with a plurality of treatment tanks having connection openings, the supply arrangement comprises a plurality of supply pipes each connectable with a respective one of the supply openings of the treatment tanks, a plurality of aspiration pumps each connected with a respective one of the supply pipes, a single electric motor which drives the aspiration pumps, and a plurality of aspiration conduits connected to the pumps and each extending outside so as to be each connectable to a respective one of a supply container for treatment liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Alfons Kastl, Walter Kohlbauer, Franz Kocourek, Werner Ihm
  • Patent number: 4958666
    Abstract: A storage canister for process liquid includes a receptacle having a top side formed with two apertures. The receptacle houses two leakage proof pouches of elastic material each having an opening closed by a control valve. An upper part of respective valve housing projects through the aperture and is secured thereto while the lower part of the valve housing within the corresponding pouch extends up to the bottom of the receptacle. The pouches are arranged one above the other between the top cover and the bottom of the receptacle and being extendable to such an extent that their combined volumes correspond approximately to the volume of the receptacle. Preferably, the receptacle has the form of a flat parallel epiped so that a plurality of equal storage canisters are inserted into a drawer of wet processing apparatus and the normally closed control valves are activated by suction or by over-pressure from suction or pressure devices in the processing apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 25, 1990
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Franz Kocourek, Hans Ketterer, Alfons Kastl, Rudolf Loistl
  • Patent number: 4641940
    Abstract: A sheet film processing apparatus for sheet film including a housing for holding a re-loadable film, and having an upper surface and a back surface, developing equipment including developing tanks with developing fluid, arranged above the upper surface, a housing cover for covering the developing equipment in a light impervious manner, elements for leading the film to the developing device, a fluid collector basin located between the developing tank and the upper surface for catching any developing fluid which may fall from the developing equipment, a waste water tank provided at the back surface, and a plurality of drain hoses connecting the tanks and the collector basin with the waste water tank so as to lead the developing fluid to the waste water tank. This leads to a particularly compact construction which is easily accessible for servicing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1987
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Jurgen Muller, Alfons Kastl, Heinrich Farber
  • Patent number: 4577949
    Abstract: A developing device for a photographic layer carrier, particularly a film, includes two rotary transport roller pairs transporting a film in a horizontal direction over a bath containing a processing liquid. Two liquid-admitting chambers are positioned opposite to each other in spaced relationship to form a processing space through which the film is transported. Each chamber is subdivided into two portions by a comb-like partition which loosens vortexes generated in one chamber portion upon pumping the liquid thereinto and ensures a uniform distribution of the liquid discharged into the processing space through a slot provided in the second chamber portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1986
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Erwin Geyken, Franz Heckl, Alfons Kastl, Klaus Lehnert, Rudolf Loistl
  • Patent number: 4574852
    Abstract: In a feedpipe of a container for refilling a photographic developing tank with a developer radial discharge holes are provided in the region of a valve mounted at the lower end of the feedpipe extended outwardly of the container. The developer liquid is discharged into the valve and then into the tank through these radial holes. To prevent overflowing of the liquid through these holes meshed elements are inserted into the radial holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1986
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Adolf Fleck, Alfons Kastl, Rudolf Loistl, Klaus Lehnert, Ernst Widemann
  • Patent number: 4420241
    Abstract: A film-treatment device has two spaced and generally parallel mounting plates each having a pair of plate holes and respective pairs of journals in the plate holes having respective journal holes centered on a pair of journal axes. The journal holes of the plates are coaxial with each other and the two journal axes are parallel. Rollers centered on respective roller axes each have a pair of substantially cylindrical end trunnions centered on the respective roller axis and rotatably received in a respective one of the journal holes for rotation of the respective roller therein with its roller axis coaxial with the respective journal axis. The journals of one of the journal axes are constructed so the respective roller can move against spring force limitedly away from the other roller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1983
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Alfons Kastl, Klaus Lehnert, Horst Koninger, Gu Schirk
  • Patent number: 4416529
    Abstract: An arrangement for developing or fixing film has a container for accommodating a developing or fixing solution. A pair of spaced strips or sheets extend across the container. The surfaces of the strips or sheets which face one another are provided with a series of aligned slots. The slots are designed to receive roller racks for transporting film through the developing of fixing solution. The spacing and arrangement of the slots are such that several racks having the same width, or several racks having different widths, may be arranged side-by-side in the container. Each rack has a main gear which drives all of the rolls of the respective rack. The main gears of adjacent racks are coupled to one another while the main gear of one of the racks is further connected to a drive located outside of the container. This drive thus actuates all of the racks in the container. The racks have alignment rods for aligning the racks relative to one another and to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1983
    Assignee: AGFA-Gevaert Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventor: Alfons Kastl
  • Patent number: 4408891
    Abstract: An arrangement for developing photographic layer carriers has at least one container for accommodating a treating medium and having an uninterrupted wall, a pump for circulating the treating medium in the container and having a first part formed by the uninterrupted wall of the container and a second part associated with the first part, and a magnetic force-transmitting element located outside the container and magnetically acting upon a rotary body of the pump so as to rotate the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1983
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Gunter Schirk, Alfons Kastl
  • Patent number: 4363548
    Abstract: An arrangement for introducing a band light-sensitive material in daylight from cassettes into a developing device has a receiving part located on a developing device and light-tightly receiving a guide part of cassettes, at least one separating element subdividing the interior of the receiving part into at least two compartments so that a wide cassette can be received into the receiving part in the absence of the separating element or one or two narrow cassettes can be received into one or two compartments of the subdivided receiving part, and a closing element provided in each of the compartments and independently acting for light-tightly closing the respective one of the compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1982
    Assignee: Agfa-Gevaert AG
    Inventors: Gerhard Oberhoffner, Horst Koninger, Alfons Kastl