Patents by Inventor Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
Marcel Jan Marie Kruip 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: 8958864Abstract: The invention relates to a combined radiation therapy and magnetic resonance unit. For this purpose, in accordance with the invention a combined radiation therapy and magnetic resonance unit is provided comprising a magnetic resonance diagnosis part with an interior, which is limited in radial direction by a main magnet, and a radiation therapy part for the irradiation of an irradiation area within the interior, wherein at least parts of the radiation therapy part, which comprise a beam deflection arrangement, are arranged within the interior.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignees: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, IncInventors: Christopher Jude Amies, Paul Beasley, Juan Carlos Celi, Oliver Heid, Francisco Miguel Hernandez-Guerra, Marcel Jan Marie Kruip, Markus Vester
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Patent number: 8838202Abstract: Particle radiation therapy equipment arranged to apply a charged particle beam to a region of application in a predetermined direction, comprising a charged particle beam source arranged to direct a charged particle beam in the predetermined direction, further comprising magnetic field generation means for generating a magnetic field in an imaging volume which includes the region of application at the same time that the charged particle beam is applied, wherein the magnetic field generation means is arranged to provide access to the region of application for the charged particle beam, and to provide a homogeneous magnetic field in the region of application of the charged particle beam, said magnetic field being directed substantially in the predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Siemens PlcInventor: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Patent number: 8626253Abstract: In a superconducting electromagnet system or method, cryogenically cooled magnet coils are arranged to provide a static magnetic field in an imaging region. A gradient coil assembly is arranged to provide oscillating magnetic fields within the imaging region. An electrically conductive shield is positioned between the cryogenically cooled magnet coils and the gradient coil assembly. The cryogenically cooled magnet coils are located within an outer vacuum chamber, and the electrically conductive shield is positioned outside the outer vacuum chamber between a surface of the outer vacuum chamber and the gradient coil assembly and inside a bore tube of the outer vacuum chamber. The conductive shield is supported on resilient damping mounts between the conductive shield and the gradient coil assembly and between the conductive shield and the bore tube of the outer vacuum chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Siemens PLC.Inventors: Mark Blumenthal, Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Patent number: 8487269Abstract: The invention relates to a combined radiation therapy and magnetic resonance unit. For this purpose, in accordance with the invention a combined radiation therapy and magnetic resonance unit is provided comprising a magnetic resonance diagnosis part with an interior, which is limited in radial direction by a main magnet, and a radiation therapy part for the irradiation of an irradiation area within the interior, wherein at least parts of the radiation therapy part, which comprise a beam deflection arrangement, are arranged within the interior.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignees: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Jude Amies, Paul Beasley, Juan Carlos Celi, Oliver Heid, Francisco Miguel Hernandez-Guerra, Marcel Jan Marie Kruip, Markus Vester
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Patent number: 8305726Abstract: A method for progressively introducing current into, or removing current from, a superconducting coil mounted on a former, in which the coil vibrates relative to the former.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Siemens PlcInventors: Hugh Alexander Blakes, Russell Peter Gore, Marcel Jan Marie Kruip, Robert Slade
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Patent number: 8264225Abstract: A bore tube for use in an imaging apparatus has a first tube and a second tube. The first tube is a complete cylinder of electrically conductive material; and the second tube is segmented into separate elements, each separately attached to the first tube.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2011Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: Siemens PLCInventor: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Patent number: 8253024Abstract: In a method and apparatus for joining a number of superconductive cables to establish electrical connection therebetween, a cup-like member having a base, a sidewall, and an opening to receive electrically conductive ends of said cables is provided. The base of the cup-like member is attached to a holder device. The holder device is attached to a cryogenically cooled surface. The ends of the superconductive cables are connected together within the cup-like member.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2008Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Siemens PLCInventors: Neil John Belton, Simon James Calvert, Raymond Hornsby, Marcel Jan Márie Kruip
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Publication number: 20120184444Abstract: In a superconducting electromagnet system or method, cryogenically cooled magnet coils are arranged to provide a static magnetic field in an imaging region. A gradient coil assembly is arranged to provide oscillating magnetic fields within the imaging region. An electrically conductive shield is positioned between the cryogenically cooled magnet coils and the gradient coil assembly. The cryogenically cooled magnet coils are located within an outer vacuum chamber, and the electrically conductive shield is positioned outside the outer vacuum chamber between a surface of the outer vacuum chamber and the gradient coil assembly and inside a bore tube of the outer vacuum chamber. The conductive shield is supported on resilient damping mounts between the conductive shield and the gradient coil assembly and between the conductive shield and the bore tube of the outer vacuum chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2012Publication date: July 19, 2012Inventors: Mark Blumenthal, Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Patent number: 8162037Abstract: A pulsed magnetic field is generated by a device having a magnet to be operated in pulse operation which contains at least one superconductive refrigerant-free winding that is disk-shaped or saddle-shaped. Also included is a refrigerating unit which has at least one cold head. A line system, having a refrigerant circulating in it according to a thermosiphon effect, thermally couples the winding to the cold head. The line system has a plurality of separate pipes lying next to one another. The pipes, open onto a common refrigerant distributor and closed at the other end, are thermally coupled to the surface of the disk-shaped or saddle-shaped winding.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignees: Siemens PLC, Siemens AGInventors: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip, Marijn Pieter Oomen, Peter Van Hasselt
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Patent number: 8148987Abstract: A magnetic resonance device has a cryostat and a gradient coil assembly situated within an inner bore of the cryostat. A seal is positioned between the gradient coil assembly and the inner bore. The seal includes a first fluid filled toroid or helix mounted concentrically with the gradient coils; and a second fluid filled toroid or helix situated within the first toroid, or first helix.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Siemens PLCInventor: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Publication number: 20120019249Abstract: A bore tube for use in an imaging apparatus has a first tube and a second tube. The first tube is a complete cylinder of electrically conductive material; and the second tube is segmented into separate elements, each separately attached to the first tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Inventor: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Publication number: 20110213239Abstract: The invention relates to a combined radiation therapy and magnetic resonance unit. For this purpose, in accordance with the invention a combined radiation therapy and magnetic resonance unit is provided comprising a magnetic resonance diagnosis part with an interior, which is limited in radial direction by a main magnet, and a radiation therapy part for the irradiation of an irradiation area within the interior, wherein at least parts of the radiation therapy part, which comprise a beam deflection arrangement, are arranged within the interior.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2011Publication date: September 1, 2011Inventors: Christopher Jude Amies, Paul Beasley, Juan Carlos Celi, Oliver Heid, Francisco Miguel Hernandez-Guerra, Marcel Jan Marie Kruip, Markus Vester
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Patent number: 7960710Abstract: Particle radiation therapy equipment arranged to apply a charged particle beam in a predetermined direction to a region of application within an imaging volume, comprising a charged particle beam source arranged to direct a charged particle beam in the predetermined direction, further comprising magnetic field generation means for generating a magnetic field in the region of application at the same time that the charged particle beam is applied, wherein the magnetic field generation means is arranged to provide access to the region of application for the charged particle beam, and to provide a homogeneous magnetic field in the region of application of the charged particle beam, said magnetic field being directed substantially in the predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2006Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Siemens PlcInventors: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip, Paul Beasley
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Publication number: 20100225321Abstract: A magnetic resonance device has a cryostat and a gradient coil assembly situated within an inner bore of the cryostat. A seal is positioned between the gradient coil assembly and the inner bore. The seal includes a first fluid filled toroid or helix mounted concentrically with the gradient coils; and a second fluid filled toroid or helix situated within the first toroid, or first helix.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventor: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Publication number: 20100226058Abstract: A method for progressively introducing current into, or removing current from, a superconducting coil mounted on a former, in which the coil vibrates relative to the former.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: Siemens PlcInventors: Hugh Alexander BLAKES, Russell Peter Gore, Marcel Jan Marie Kruip, Robert Slade
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Patent number: 7714580Abstract: An arrangement for producing an imaging region of increased maximum radial diameter in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, comprising a solenoidal magnet arrangement (30) comprising primary magnet coils (32) arranged symmetrically about an axis (A-A) and a shim coil set.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2008Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Assignee: Siemens PlcInventor: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Publication number: 20100013418Abstract: Particle radiation therapy equipment arranged to apply a charged particle beam in a predetermined direction to a region of application within an imaging volume, comprising a charged particle beam source arranged to direct a charged particle beam in the predetermined direction, further comprising magnetic field generation means for generating a magnetic field in the region of application at the same time that the charged particle beam is applied, wherein the magnetic field generation means is arranged to provide access to the region of application for the charged particle beam, and to provide a homogeneous magnetic field in the region of application of the charged particle beam, said magnetic field being directed substantially in the predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: SIEMENS PLCInventors: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip, Paul Beasley
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Publication number: 20090275478Abstract: A superconductor system cooling apparatus, the apparatus comprising a casing, a solid coolant and a cooling circuit; wherein the cooling circuit comprises a heat exchanger, and a connector to couple the heat exchanger to a pre-cool loop of the superconductor system; wherein the cooling circuit further comprises a heat exchange medium to transfer heat between the solid coolant and the superconducting system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2009Publication date: November 5, 2009Inventors: ANDREW FARQUHAR ATKINS, MARCEL JAN MARIE KRUIP, STEPHEN PAUL TROWELL
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Publication number: 20090234219Abstract: Particle radiation therapy equipment arranged to apply a charged particle beam to a region of application in a predetermined direction, comprising a charged particle beam source arranged to direct a charged particle beam in the predetermined direction, further comprising magnetic field generation means for generating a magnetic field in an imaging volume which includes the region of application at the same time that the charged particle beam is applied, wherein the magnetic field generation means is arranged to provide access to the region of application for the charged particle beam, and to provide a homogeneous magnetic field in the region of application of the charged particle beam, said magnetic field being directed substantially in the predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2006Publication date: September 17, 2009Applicant: Siemens Magnet Technology Ltd.Inventor: Marcel Jan Marie Kruip
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Publication number: 20090101325Abstract: In a method and apparatus for joining a number of superconductive cables to establish electrical connection therebetween, a cup-like member having a base, a sidewall, and an opening to receive electrically conductive ends of said cables is provided. The base of the cup-like member is attached to a holder device. The holder device is attached to a cryogenically cooled surface. The ends of the superconductive cables are connected together within the cup-like member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: Neil John Belton, Simon James Calvert, Raymond Hornsby, Marcel Jan Marie Kruip