Patents by Inventor Michael John Utschig
Michael John Utschig 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: 11424095Abstract: A system for passive thermal control of an X-ray tube is provided. The system includes an X-ray tube having an electron beam target and including a rotary bearing assembly supporting the electron beam target in rotation. The rotary bearing assembly includes a stationary shaft and a bearing sleeve configured to rotate with respect to the stationary shaft during operation of the X-ray tube. The rotary bearing assembly also includes a first coolant flow path extending through a center of the stationary shaft and a second coolant flow path disposed through a radially inward portion of the stationary shaft disposed about the center of the stationary shaft. The rotary bearing assembly further includes a flow control valve configured to passively regulate flow of coolant through the second coolant flow path based on a pressure of the coolant.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2019Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Srdjan Acimovic, Edward Emaci, Michael John Utschig
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Patent number: 10290460Abstract: An X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube includes an electron beam source including a cathode configured to emit an electron beam. The X-ray tube also includes an anode assembly including an anode configured to receive the electron beam and to emit X-rays when impacted by the electron beam. The X-ray tube further includes a gridding electrode disposed about a path of the electron beam between the electron beam source and the anode assembly. The gridding electrode, when powered at a specific level, is configured to grid the electron beam in synchronization with planned transitions during a dynamic focal spot mode.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Michael John Utschig, Uwe Wiedmann, Bruno Kristiaan Bernard De Man, Sergio Lemaitre, Mark Alan Frontera, Antonio Caiafa, Jiahua Fan, Adam Budde
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Publication number: 20180068823Abstract: An X-ray tube is provided. The X-ray tube includes an electron beam source including a cathode configured to emit an electron beam. The X-ray tube also includes an anode assembly including an anode configured to receive the electron beam and to emit X-rays when impacted by the electron beam. The X-ray tube further includes a gridding electrode disposed about a path of the electron beam between the electron beam source and the anode assembly. The gridding electrode, when powered at a specific level, is configured to grid the electron beam in synchronization with planned transitions during a dynamic focal spot mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: March 8, 2018Inventors: Michael John Utschig, Uwe Wiedmann, Bruno Kristiaan Bernard De Man, Sergio Lemaitre, Mark Alan Frontera, Antonio Caiafa, Jiahua Fan, Adam Budde
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Publication number: 20100316194Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide a shock absorber. The shock absorber comprising a frame having three sides, namely a first side, a second side and a third side. The first side is contiguous with the second side, which is contiguous with the third side. Further, the first side makes an angle greater than zero degrees with the second side and the second side makes an angle greater than zero degrees with the third side. The frame is different from a housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: MICHAEL JOHN UTSCHIG, KENNETH SCOTT KUMP
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Patent number: 7798476Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide a shock absorber. The shock absorber comprising a frame having three sides, namely a first side, a second side and a third side. The first side is contiguous with the second side, which is contiguous with the third side. Further, the first side makes an angle greater than zero degrees with the second side and the second side makes an angle greater than zero degrees with the third side. The frame is different from a housing.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2006Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael John Utschig, Kenneth Scott Kump
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Patent number: 7742274Abstract: A method is provided for conducting electricity and thermal energy in an imaging system. The method includes providing a conductive path between a plurality of components and a support structure of the imaging system, in which the support structure comprises a material consisting essentially of conductive elements disposed in a non-conductive material matrix. An imaging system is provided, with a support structure of a conductive elements disposed in a non-conductive material matrix, a plurality of components coupled to the support structure, an imaging panel disposed in the housing, and a conductive path extending through the non-conductive exterior to engage the conductive elements, wherein the conductive path is configured to conduct heat, electricity, or a combination thereof, with one or more components of the imaging system.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 22, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventor: Michael John Utschig
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Patent number: 7696722Abstract: A power system and method for supplying power to a wireless X-ray detector utilizes a detachable handle for a wireless X-ray detector. The handle carries a battery which, when the detachable handle is coupled to a wireless X-ray detector, provides the wireless X-ray detector with a mobile supply of power. A detachable handle charging station may recharge a plurality of detachable handles, providing a swappable supply of power for a wireless X-ray detector. Charging stations for such handles, or for entire detectors are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael John Utschig, Jacob Robert Bauer, Fred Kleytman, Donald Earl Castleberry
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Patent number: 7687790Abstract: An imaging system is provided having an EMI shield configured to shield one or more imaging components. The EMI shield includes a first material having a first plurality of conductive elements integrally formed within a first nonconductive material and also includes a generally nonconductive exterior. A method is provided for shielding EMI in an imaging system. The method includes providing an EMI shielding enclosure that includes a first material having a first plurality of conductive elements disposed in a first non-conductive material, and a second material having a second plurality of conductive elements disposed in a second non-conductive material, wherein the first plurality of conductive elements engages the second plurality of conductive elements to form a conduction path.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2007Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael John Utschig, Habib Vafi, William Andrew Hennessy, Donald Earl Castleberry
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Patent number: 7495227Abstract: An x-ray detector is provided for use in imaging systems. The x-ray detector includes a detector subsystem configured to output electrical signals in response to reception of x-rays. The detector subsystem includes an imaging panel, a support layer and a low density core disposed between the imaging panel and the support layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2007Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: William Andrew Hennessy, Habib Vafi, Donald Earl Castleberry, Michael John Utschig, Mahadevan Balasubramaniam, Jie Jiang, Virendra Vilas Gaikwad, Ajit Achuthan, Le Yan
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Patent number: 7488946Abstract: An x-ray detector is provided for use in imaging systems. The x-ray detector includes a detector subsystem configured to output electrical signals in response to reception of x-rays. The x-ray detector also includes a single-piece protective enclosure having at least one opening to receive the detector subsystem.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: William Andrew Hennessy, Bruce Courtney Campbell Amm, Donald Earl Castleberry, Shashishekara Sitharamarao Talya, Virendra Vilas Gaikwad, Shailendra Pramod Joshi, Habib Vafi, Michael John Utschig
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Publication number: 20090014659Abstract: An x-ray detector is provided for use in imaging systems. The x-ray detector includes a detector subsystem configured to output electrical signals in response to reception of x-rays. The detector subsystem includes an imaging panel, a support layer and a low density core disposed between the imaging panel and the support layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: William Andrew Hennessy, Habib Vafi, Donald Earl Castleberry, Michael John Utschig, Mahadevan Balasubramaniam, Jie Jiang, Virendra Vilas Gaikwad, Ajit Achuthan, Le Yan
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Publication number: 20090015981Abstract: A method is provided for conducting electricity and thermal energy in an imaging system. The method includes providing a conductive path between a plurality of components and a support structure of the imaging system, in which the support structure comprises a material consisting essentially of conductive elements disposed in a non-conductive material matrix. An imaging system is provided, with a support structure of a conductive elements disposed in a non-conductive material matrix, a plurality of components coupled to the support structure, an imaging panel disposed in the housing, and a conductive path extending through the non-conductive exterior to engage the conductive elements, wherein the conductive path is configured to conduct heat, electricity, or a combination thereof, with one or more components of the imaging system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: General Electric Company, a New York CorporationInventor: Michael John Utschig
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Publication number: 20080304246Abstract: An imaging system is provided having an EMI shield configured to shield one or more imaging components. The EMI shield includes a first material having a first plurality of conductive elements integrally formed within a first nonconductive material and also includes a generally nonconductive exterior. A method is provided for shielding EMI in an imaging system. The method includes providing an EMI shielding enclosure that includes a first material having a first plurality of conductive elements disposed in a first non-conductive material, and a second material having a second plurality of conductive elements disposed in a second non-conductive material, wherein the first plurality of conductive elements engages the second plurality of conductive elements to form a conduction path.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company, LLCInventors: Michael John Utschig, Habib Vafi, William Andrew Hennessy, Donald Earl Castleberry
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Publication number: 20080240358Abstract: A power system and method for supplying power to a wireless X-ray detector utilizes a detachable handle for a wireless X-ray detector. The handle carries a battery which, when the detachable handle is coupled to a wireless X-ray detector, provides the wireless X-ray detector with a mobile supply of power. A detachable handle charging station may recharge a plurality of detachable handles, providing a swappable supply of power for a wireless X-ray detector. Charging stations for such handles, or for entire detectors are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Inventors: Michael John Utschig, Jacob Robert Bauer, Fred Kleytman, Donald Earl Castleberry
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Patent number: 7396159Abstract: Apparatus includes a digital x-ray detector panel, a panel support, and a resilient sheet positioned between the panel and the support, the sheet having an area smaller than an area of the panel.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2006Date of Patent: July 8, 2008Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Michael John Utschig, Jessica Anne Galie, Jason Robert Ertel
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Publication number: 20080078939Abstract: An x-ray detector is provided for use in imaging systems. The x-ray detector includes a detector subsystem configured to output electrical signals in response to reception of x-rays. The x-ray detector also includes a single-piece protective enclosure having at least one opening to receive the detector subsystem.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventors: William Andrew Hennessy, Bruce Courtney Campbell Amm, Donald Earl Castleberry, Shashishekara Sitharamarao Talya, Virendra Vilas Gaikwad, Shailendra Pramod Joshi, Habib Vafi, Michael John Utschig
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Publication number: 20070286345Abstract: Apparatus includes a digital x-ray detector panel, a panel support, and a resilient sheet positioned between the panel and the support, the sheet having an area smaller than an area of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2006Publication date: December 13, 2007Inventors: Michael John Utschig, Jessica Anne Galie, Jason Robert Ertel
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Patent number: 7168578Abstract: An adjustable rack assembly configured to couple to a sidewall of a dishwasher rack is provided. The sidewall having at least one horizontal wire member and at least one vertical wire member. The adjustable rack assembly includes a bracket on one side of the sidewall, the bracket supporting the at least one horizontal wire member in a first rack position and a support plate on another side of the sidewall, the support plate coupled to the bracket, the support plate having at least one arm with a catch member on a distal end thereof for receiving the at least one horizontal wire member in a second rack position.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Matthew David Mersch, Joseph Duane Tobbe, Michael John Utschig, Kevin Farrelly Nolan, Gregory Owen Miller