Patents by Inventor Joachim Tinschert

Joachim Tinschert 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).

  • Method Of Aquiring Data In The Mouth Of A Patient, Such A Device, An Arrangement Comprising A Dentist's Chair And Such A Device And The Use Of This Device
    Publication number: 20090306506
    Abstract: A device (10) for acquiring data in the mouth of a patient, wherein the device (10) comprises an ultrasound sensor (20) and a support structure. The ultrasound sensor (20) is stored by means of the support structure when not in use and contains ultrasound deflection means (12) which are movable. A coupling body (21) is provided, which is arranged between the ultrasound deflection means (12) and a tooth area (1, 2, 3) or remaining tooth area to be swept over Excitation signals (14) are sent to the ultrasound sensor (20) and the ultrasound deflection means (12) are moved in order to thus produce an ultrasonic wave which sweeps over at least part of the tooth area (1, 2, 3) or remaining tooth area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: RHEINISCH-WESTFAELISCH-TECHNISCHE HOCHSCHULE AACHEN
    Inventors: Stefan Heger, Peter Latzke, Klaus Radermacher, Hubertus Spiekermann, Joachim Tinschert