Patents by Inventor Michael Atzinger
Michael Atzinger 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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Publication number: 20260020828Abstract: The system includes a cart, a rail system, a rotary bearing and a lifting apparatus. The cart is configured to hold a computed tomography gantry. In a translational operating state of the system, the cart is mounted to be movable along the rail system in a first translational motion along the rail system. The computed tomography gantry, the rotary bearing and the lifting apparatus are each held in the cart such that they follow the first translational motion of the cart. In a transitional operating state of the system, the cart is mounted to be movable, via the lifting apparatus, along a vertical axis of rotation relative to the rail system in a lifting motion, wherein the computed tomography gantry is held in the cart and follows the lifting motion of the cart relative to the rail system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2025Publication date: January 22, 2026Applicant: Siemens Healthineers AGInventors: Jan-Christoph KIESEL, Stefan GROSS, Michael ATZINGER, Klaus HRUSCHKA, Daniel RASCHKE, Stefan HESL, Ralf GAERTNER, Matthias HUPFAUF, Georg WALBERER, Wolfgang NEUBER, Ulli Alfred KASSLER, Rita KRUG
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Patent number: 12527531Abstract: The system includes a computed tomography gantry, a cart, a rail system, a rotary bearing and a lifting apparatus. In a translational operating state of the system, the cart is mounted to be movable along the rail system in a first translational motion along the rail system. The computed tomography gantry, the rotary bearing and the lifting apparatus are each held in the cart such that they follow the first translational motion of the cart. In the transitional operating state of the system, the cart is mounted to be movable, via the lifting apparatus, along a vertical axis of rotation relative to the rail system in a lifting motion, wherein the computed tomography gantry is held in the cart and follows the lifting motion of the cart relative to the rail system.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2024Date of Patent: January 20, 2026Assignee: SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AGInventors: Jan-Christoph Kiesel, Stefan Gross, Michael Atzinger, Klaus Hruschka, Daniel Raschke, Stefan Hesl, Ralf Gaertner, Matthias Hupfauf, Georg Walberer, Wolfgang Neuber, Ulli Alfred Kassler, Rita Krug
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Publication number: 20240324974Abstract: The system includes a computed tomography gantry, a cart, a rail system, a rotary bearing and a lifting apparatus. In a translational operating state of the system, the cart is mounted to be movable along the rail system in a first translational motion along the rail system. The computed tomography gantry, the rotary bearing and the lifting apparatus are each held in the cart such that they follow the first translational motion of the cart. In the transitional operating state of the system, the cart is mounted to be movable, via the lifting apparatus, along a vertical axis of rotation relative to the rail system in a lifting motion, wherein the computed tomography gantry is held in the cart and follows the lifting motion of the cart relative to the rail system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2024Publication date: October 3, 2024Applicant: Siemens Healthineers AGInventors: Jan-Christoph KIESEL, Stefan GROSS, Michael ATZINGER, Klaus HRUSCHKA, Daniel RASCHKE, Stefan HESL, Ralf GAERTNER, Matthias HUPFAUF, Georg WALBERER, Wolfgang NEUBER, Ulli Alfred KASSLER, Rita KRUG
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Patent number: 10779781Abstract: A medical examination or treatment facility includes a C-arm, arranged on a support bracket of a robot configured to move the C-arm in space. In an embodiment, the C-arm is made up of a plurality of arm elements in the form of sheet metal parts and at least one coupling unit including at least one cast metal part for coupling the C-arm to the support bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBHInventors: Michael Atzinger, Stefan Gross, Berthold Baumann
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Publication number: 20180333116Abstract: A medical examination or treatment facility includes a C-arm, arranged on a support bracket of a robot configured to move the C-arm in space. In an embodiment, the C-arm is made up of a plurality of arm elements in the form of sheet metal parts and at least one coupling unit including at least one cast metal part for coupling the C-arm to the support bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbHInventors: Michael ATZINGER, Stefan GROSS, Berthold BAUMANN
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Patent number: 9986959Abstract: A system for protecting cables and lines is provided. The system includes a telescopic C-arm and a cable carrier. The telescopic C-arm includes an outer C-arm, an inner C-arm, an outer carriage, and an inner carriage. The outer C-arm, on an outer surface of the outer C-arm, is arranged in a displaceable manner along the outer carriage. The inner C-arm, on an outer surface of the inner C-arm, is arranged in a fixed or displaceable manner on the inner carriage. The inner carriage is arranged in a displaceable manner along an inner surface of the outer C-arm. The cable carrier connects the outer carriage and the inner carriage. The cable carrier accommodates the cables and the lines and is configured to move freely between the outer C-arm and the inner C-arm.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Siemens Healthcare GmbHInventors: Michael Atzinger, Berthold Baumann, Franz Fadler, Claus Fleischmann, Stefan Groß, Matthias Hoff, Thomas Kleber, Alexander Krämer, Harald Mulzer
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Patent number: 9986958Abstract: A medical examination and/or treatment apparatus includes a robot with a multiaxially movable arm, a C-arm mounted on the multiaxially movable arm, a cable strand for supplying the C-arm, and a device for guiding the cable strand in a movement of the C-arm. The device for guiding the cable strand is arranged at or on the robot or a component of the robot.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2015Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Atzinger, Stefan Groß, Norbert Herrmann
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Patent number: 9820707Abstract: An X-ray device includes a C-bracket having a radiation detector rotatably mounted on the C-bracket. The radiation detector may be rotated by a motor drive. The axis of rotation is perpendicular to the detector surface. The motor drive is a torque motor that includes a stator and a rotor. The radiation detector is coupled to the rotor.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Michael Atzinger
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Publication number: 20170231585Abstract: A system for protecting cables and lines is provided. The system includes a telescopic C-arm and a cable carrier. The telescopic C-arm includes an outer C-arm, an inner C-arm, an outer carriage, and an inner carriage. The outer C-arm, on an outer surface of the outer C-arm, is arranged in a displaceable manner along the outer carriage. The inner C-arm, on an outer surface of the inner C-arm, is arranged in a fixed or displaceable manner on the inner carriage. The inner carriage is arranged in a displaceable manner along an inner surface of the outer C-arm. The cable carrier connects the outer carriage and the inner carriage. The cable carrier accommodates the cables and the lines and is configured to move freely between the outer C-arm and the inner C-arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Michael Atzinger, Berthold Baumann, Franz Fadler, Claus Fleischmann, Stefan Groß, Matthias Hoff, Thomas Kleber, Alexander Krämer, Harald Mulzer
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Publication number: 20150335387Abstract: A medical examination and/or treatment apparatus includes a robot with a multiaxially movable arm, a C-arm mounted on the multiaxially movable arm, a cable strand for supplying the C-arm, and a device for guiding the cable strand in a movement of the C-arm. The device for guiding the cable strand is arranged at or on the robot or a component of the robot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Michael Atzinger, Stefan Gross, Norbert Herrmann
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Publication number: 20150216494Abstract: An X-ray device includes a C-bracket having a radiation detector rotatably mounted on the C-bracket. The radiation detector may be rotated by a motor drive. The axis of rotation is perpendicular to the detector surface. The motor drive is a torque motor that includes a stator and a rotor. The radiation detector is coupled to the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2015Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventor: Michael Atzinger
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Patent number: 8136989Abstract: An X-ray detector is provided. The X-ray detector is a grid wall device, having a radiation detector that is movable vertically by way of a displacement mechanism. The displacement mechanism is a scissor-type arm or an articulated arm having at least two arms hinged to one another. At least one drive device is provided for the purpose of moving the scissor-type arm or an articulated arm.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Atzinger, Ingo Hollenborg
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Publication number: 20110170660Abstract: An X-ray detector is provided. The X-ray detector is a grid wall device, having a radiation detector that is movable vertically by way of a displacement mechanism. The displacement mechanism is a scissor-type arm or an articulated arm having at least two arms hinged to one another. At least one drive device is provided for the purpose of moving the scissor-type arm or an articulated arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2008Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Michael Atzinger, Ingo Hollenborg