Patents by Inventor Frank Rapa

Frank Rapa 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).

  • Integrated digital sensor and x-ray tube used with a pass-through
    Patent number: 7545913
    Abstract: A method of operating a digital x-ray system having a plurality of information processors, each information processor associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of operatories. The method includes detecting at least one image in response to at least one energy source emitting energy, while the energy source is associated with an extension arm which is positioned to serve a selected one of the operatories, and outputting an electrical image data signal representing the detected image. The method also includes detecting a position of the extension arm, and automatically routing the outputted electrical image data signal to the information processor associated with the selected operatory based on the detected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Schick Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Connelly, Frank Rapa, Stan Mandelkern
  • INTEGRATED DIGITAL SENSOR AND X-RAY TUBE USED WITH A PASS-THROUGH
    Publication number: 20080159483
    Abstract: A method of operating a digital x-ray system having a plurality of information processors, each information processor associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of operatories. The method includes detecting at least one image in response to at least one energy source emitting energy, while the energy source is associated with an extension arm which is positioned to serve a selected one of the operatories, and outputting an electrical image data signal representing the detected image. The method also includes detecting a position of the extension arm, and automatically routing the outputted electrical image data signal to the information processor associated with the selected operatory based on the detected position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: SCHICK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: JACK CONNELLY, FRANK RAPA, STAN MANDELKERN