Patents by Inventor Ludwig W. Adams

Ludwig W. Adams 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).

  • Image-guided surgery system
    Patent number: 6013087
    Abstract: An image-guided surgery system includes an alignment device (1) which measures the direction of a target position (2) with respect to a starting position (4). Subsequently, the alignment device (1) places one end of the surgical instrument (3) in the starting position and rotates the surgical instrument in such a manner that it is oriented along the measured direction. It is ensured that the end meanwhile remains in the starting position. The image-guided surgery system includes a system of arms (7), one end of which is provided with an alignment member (5) for supporting the surgical instrument. The alignment member is preferably a sphere provided with an opening (6) in which the surgical instrument fits.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: U.S. Philips Corporation
    Inventors: Ludwig W. Adams, Willem P. Van der Brug, Michael Vogele