Patents by Inventor Matthias Crass

Matthias Crass 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).

  • Publication number: 20150309205
    Abstract: The invention relates to an x-ray testing system, in particular a mobile x-ray testing system for large-volume objects (5) to be tested, comprising at least one x-ray source, at least one detector arrangement (6), and a support arm (4) which extends downwards in a perpendicular manner and on which a detector arrangement (6) and/or an x-ray source is secured, an active vibration damper (8) being arranged on the support arm (4) for damping horizontal vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: SMITHS HEIMANN GMBH
    Inventor: Matthias CRASS
  • Patent number: 9014331
    Abstract: A radiation tunnel of an X-ray test device is shielded in by means of a radiation protection curtain in order that no impermissible radiation emerges. The radiation protection curtain is constructed from plates which are connected to one another in a manner of a downwardly suspended flat-top chain and are produced from a plastics composite that absorbs X-rays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Smiths Heimann GmbH
    Inventor: Matthias Crass
  • Publication number: 20150021342
    Abstract: A tub insert for a tub or receptacle accommodating test objects or items, particularly for hand luggage, the tub insert has at least one indentation in the surface of the tub base and/or of the tub insert, particularly for accommodating receptacles containing liquids. The tub insert is part of the tub and/or can be retrofitted. The at least one base material of the tub insert is closed-porous and can be a foam, such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), but preferably a PE LD 29. An upper layer or protective layer on the base material protects the latter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Matthias CRASS, Ingrid OEBBEKE
  • Patent number: 8474595
    Abstract: A system for screening carry-on baggage and other items carried by individuals is provided that includes a screening device, especially an X-ray screening device, a conveyor for conveying the items to be screened through the screening device, a support surface arranged upstream of the conveyor, a removal position for the items, arranged downstream of the conveyor, transport trays that are to be placed on the conveyor and in which small objects and items of clothing can be placed and conveyed through the screening device for screening, and a return conveyor for the empty transport trays. The return conveyor leads to a tray lift, the exit of which leads to a tray transfer path extending in parallel to the support surface, the transfer path tapering towards the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Smiths Heimann GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Crass, Sebastian Haak