Patents by Inventor Andreas F. Kotowski
Andreas F. Kotowski 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: 8929509Abstract: The present invention provides a four-sided scanning system for vehicles that uses a combination of backscatter and transmission based X-ray imaging to achieve material discrimination. In one embodiment, the system is designed as a mobile, drive-through system, which can be folded and stowed in a truck and can be conveniently deployed at any place when required.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Edward James Morton, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20140341344Abstract: The present specification discloses a portable system for inspecting objects. The system includes a housing adapted to be carried by a vehicle, which houses a metal detector and an X-ray scanner and further includes a deployable boom positioned on a top surface of the housing. Operationally, the system is transported to a location, persons or objects are inspected by the metal detector or X-ray scanner and the boom is deployed to inspect external cargo. The integrated portable checkpoint system provides security screening and inspection equipment with increased operational capabilities in one fully integrated package.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luis E Arroyo, JR., Andreas F. Kotowski, Siva Kumar
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Patent number: 8731137Abstract: The present specification discloses a portable system for inspecting objects. The system includes a housing adapted to be carried by a vehicle, which houses a metal detector and an X-ray scanner and further includes a deployable boom positioned on a top surface of the housing. Operationally, the system is transported to a location, persons or objects are inspected by the metal detector or X-ray scanner and the boom is deployed to inspect external cargo. The integrated portable checkpoint system provides security screening and inspection equipment with increased operational capabilities in one fully integrated package.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Luis E. Arroyo, Jr., Andreas F. Kotowski, Siva Kumar, Peter Kant
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Patent number: 8668386Abstract: The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Edward James Morton, Francis Baldwin, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20130230148Abstract: The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: September 5, 2013Inventors: Edward James Morton, Francis Baldwin, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Patent number: 8503605Abstract: The present invention provides a four-sided scanning system for vehicles that uses a combination of backscatter and transmission based X-ray imaging to achieve material discrimination. In one embodiment, the system is designed as a mobile, drive-through system, which can be folded and stowed in a truck and can be conveniently deployed at any place when required.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Edward James Morton, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Patent number: 8401147Abstract: The present specification discloses an improved detection system employing multiple screens for greater detection efficiency. More particularly, a first enclosure has two adjacent walls, each with interior surfaces, a first end and a second end. The first ends of the two adjacent walls are connected at an angle to form an interior and the second ends of the two adjacent walls are connected to a semi-circular housing. At least one substrate, positioned on each of the interior surfaces of the adjacent walls, has an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light. A photodetector, positioned in the interior portion of the semi-circular housing, has an active area responsive to the light.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Peter Ryge, Ronald Hughes, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Patent number: 8385501Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Allman, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Patent number: 8275091Abstract: The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Edward James Morton, Francis Baldwin, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20120217408Abstract: The present specification discloses an improved detection system employing multiple screens for greater detection efficiency. More particularly, a first enclosure has two adjacent walls, each with interior surfaces, a first end and a second end. The first ends of the two adjacent walls are connected at an angle to form an interior and the second ends of the two adjacent walls are connected to a semi-circular housing. At least one substrate, positioned on each of the interior surfaces of the adjacent walls, has an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light. A photodetector, positioned in the interior portion of the semi-circular housing, has an active area responsive to the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Peter Ryge, Ronald Hughes, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20120177176Abstract: A readily relocatable X-ray imaging system for inspecting the contents of vehicles and containers, and a method for using the same. In a preferred embodiment, the system is relatively small in size, and is used for inspecting commercial vehicles, cargo containers, and other large objects. The X-ray imaging, system comprises a substantially arch-shaped collapsible frame having an X-ray source and detectors disposed thereon. The frame is preferably collapsible via a plurality of hinges disposed thereon. A deployment means may be attached to the frame for deploying the frame into an X-ray imaging position, and for collapsing the frame into a transport position. The collapsible X-ray frame may remain stationary during X-ray imaging while a vehicle or container is driven through or towed through an inspection area defined under the frame. Alternatively, the collapsible X-ray frame may be movable relative to a stationary vehicle or container during X-ray imaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2011Publication date: July 12, 2012Inventors: James Carver, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20120148020Abstract: The present specification discloses a portable system for inspecting objects. The system includes a housing adapted to be carried by a vehicle, which houses a metal detector and an X-ray scanner and further includes a deployable boom positioned on a top surface of the housing. Operationally, the system is transported to a location, persons or objects are inspected by the metal detector or X-ray scanner and the boom is deployed to inspect external cargo. The integrated portable checkpoint system provides security screening and inspection equipment with increased operational capabilities in one fully integrated package.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Luis E. Arroyo, JR., Andreas F. Kotowski, Siva Kumar, Peter Kant
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Patent number: 8148693Abstract: The present specification discloses an improved detection system employing multiple screens for greater detection efficiency. More particularly, a first enclosure has two adjacent walls, each with interior surfaces, a first end and a second end. The first ends of the two adjacent walls are connected at an angle to form an interior and the second ends of the two adjacent walls are connected to a semi-circular housing. At least one substrate, positioned on each of the interior surfaces of the adjacent walls, has an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light. A photodetector, positioned in the interior portion of the semi-circular housing, has an active area responsive to the light.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Rapiscan Systems, Inc.Inventors: Peter Ryge, Ronald Hughes, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20120027172Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Inventors: Bryan Allman, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20110274249Abstract: The present specification discloses an inspection system for detecting objects being carried by a person who is moving along a pathway. The inspection system has two detection systems configured to detect radiation scattered from the person as the person moves along the pathway and an X-ray source positioned between the detection systems. The X-ray source is configured to generate a vertical beam spot pattern and does not generate beams that move horizontally.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Stephen Gray, Ronald Hughes, Peter Ryge, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20110253898Abstract: The present specification discloses an improved detection system employing multiple screens for greater detection efficiency. More particularly, a first enclosure has two adjacent walls, each with interior surfaces, a first end and a second end. The first ends of the two adjacent walls are connected at an angle to form an interior and the second ends of the two adjacent walls are connected to a semi-circular housing. At least one substrate, positioned on each of the interior surfaces of the adjacent walls, has an active area for receiving and converting electromagnetic radiation into light. A photodetector, positioned in the interior portion of the semi-circular housing, has an active area responsive to the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Inventors: Peter Ryge, Ronald Hughes, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Patent number: 7995705Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Rapiscan Security Products, Inc.Inventors: Bryan Allman, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Patent number: 7991113Abstract: The present specification discloses a readily relocatable X-ray imaging system for inspecting the contents of vehicles and containers, and a method for using the same. The system is relatively small in size, and is used for inspecting commercial vehicles, cargo containers, and other large objects. The X-ray imaging system has a substantially arch-shaped collapsible frame with an X-ray source and detectors disposed thereon. The frame is preferably collapsible via a plurality of hinges and may be deployed into an X-ray imaging position, and collapsed into a transport position.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Rapiscan Security Products, Inc.Inventors: James Carver, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20110064192Abstract: The present invention provides a four-sided scanning system for vehicles that uses a combination of backscatter and transmission based X-ray imaging to achieve material discrimination. In one embodiment, the system is designed as a mobile, drive-through system, which can be folded and stowed in a truck and can be conveniently deployed at any place when required.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Edward James Morton, Andreas F. Kotowski
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Publication number: 20110038453Abstract: The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: February 17, 2011Inventors: Edward James Morton, Francis Baldwin, Andreas F. Kotowski