Patents by Inventor Michael KRUMM

Michael KRUMM 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: 20260133143
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a computed tomography device (150), wherein the computed tomography device (150) comprises at least one x-ray radiation source (131) configured for generating x-ray radiation cones (132) for irradiating an object (134), wherein the computed tomography device (150) comprises at least one detector (136) configured for detecting the x-ray radiation of the x-ray radiation cones (132) that have interacted with the object (134), wherein the x-ray radiation source (131) comprises at least one electron optic arrangement (138) configured for variably arranging at least one electron beam (140) onto a plurality of positions of focal spots on at least one target comprised by the x-ray radiation source (131) in a manner that a plurality of different x-ray radiation cones (132) emerging from the focal spots is generated in order to image different portions of the object (134); the method comprising: performing a projection image scanning sequence (PSS) by using an imaging
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2025
    Publication date: May 14, 2026
    Applicant: Bruker Belgium N.V.
    Inventors: Michael Krumm, Peter Bruyndonckx
  • Publication number: 20260009744
    Abstract: A sample changer for an X-ray analysis device comprises a tray rotatable around a rotation axis Y and having a plurality of sample positions in a circular pattern, the tray being driven by a motor. The sample changer comprises a telescopic arm having a drive system designed to perform a linear translatory back and forth movement in a Z-direction perpendicular to the rotation axis Y with a gripper arranged on the telescopic arm designed to pick a sample from the tray and to carry the sample to a measurement chamber in the X-ray device and back. The telescopic arm is arranged in an XZ plane perpendicular to the rotation axis Y and is radially directed from the center to an outer circumference of the tray. This mechanism allows pre-selecting and positioning the samples next to a loading opening in order to facilitate a less time-consuming measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2025
    Publication date: January 8, 2026
    Inventors: Koen VERELST, Michael KRUMM
  • Patent number: 12392048
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of metal surface preparation by anodizing processes and refers to a method for producing a corrosion-resistant aluminum-silicon alloy casting and more particularly to the optimization of the anodizing cast aluminum parts with high silicon content, by using a multiple step anodizing cycle. Moreover, the present invention refers to a corrosion-resistant aluminum-silicon alloy casting and its use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignee: COVENTYA GMBH
    Inventors: Can Akyil, Pinar Afsin, Güney Akdas, Michael Krumm
  • Patent number: 11959865
    Abstract: A method for operating a measurement system (100) comprises: generating a beam of electromagnetic radiation (25) directed along a central ray (27) using a radiation source (19); moving the radiation source (19) relative to an object region (35) so that the central ray (27) is directed onto a radiation detector (31) during the movement; wherein the moving of the radiation source (19) relative to the object region (35) comprises: rotating the radiation source (19) about a first axis of rotation (D1), wherein the radiation source (19) is disposed eccentrically to the first axis of rotation (D1); rotating the radiation source (19) about a second axis of rotation (D2), wherein the first axis of rotation (D1) and the second axis of rotation (D2) together enclose an acute angle (?) amounting to at most 80°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: RAYSCAN TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
    Inventors: Christoph Sauerwein, Michael Krumm
  • Publication number: 20220187221
    Abstract: A method for operating a measurement system (100) comprises: generating a beam of electromagnetic radiation (25) directed along a central ray (27) using a radiation source (19); moving the radiation source (19) relative to an object region (35) so that the central ray (27) is directed onto a radiation detector (31) during the movement; wherein the moving of the radiation source (19) relative to the object region (35) comprises: rotating the radiation source (19) about a first axis of rotation (D1), wherein the radiation source (19) is disposed eccentrically to the first axis of rotation (D1); rotating the radiation source (19) about a second axis of rotation (D2), wherein the first axis of rotation (D1) and the second axis of rotation (D2) together enclose an acute angle (?) amounting to at most 80°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Christoph SAUERWEIN, Michael KRUMM
  • Publication number: 20220136127
    Abstract: The present invention is related to the field of metal surface preparation by anodizing processes and refers to a method for producing a corrosion-resistant aluminum-silicon alloy casting and more particularly to the optimization of the anodizing cast aluminum parts with high silicon content, by using a multiple step anodizing cycle. Moreover, the present invention refers to a corrosion-resistant aluminum-silicon alloy casting and its use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: COVENTYA GMBH
    Inventors: Can AKYIL, Pinar AFSIN, Güney AKDAS, Michael KRUMM
  • Patent number: 11280747
    Abstract: A method for operating a measurement system (100) comprises: generating a beam of electromagnetic radiation (25) directed along a central ray (27) using a radiation source (19); moving the radiation source (19) relative to an object region (35) so that the central ray (27) is directed onto a radiation detector (31) during the movement; wherein the moving of the radiation source (19) relative to the object region (35) comprises: rotating the radiation source (19) about a first axis of rotation (D1), wherein the radiation source (19) is disposed eccentrically to the first axis of rotation (D1); rotating the radiation source (19) about a second axis of rotation (D2), wherein the first axis of rotation (D1) and the second axis of rotation (D2) together enclose an acute angle (?) amounting to at most 80°.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: RAYSCAN TECHNOLOGIES GMBH
    Inventors: Christoph Sauerwein, Michael Krumm
  • Publication number: 20190353601
    Abstract: A method for operating a measurement system (100) comprises: generating a beam of electromagnetic radiation (25) directed along a central ray (27) using a radiation source (19); moving the radiation source (19) relative to an object region (35) so that the central ray (27) is directed onto a radiation detector (31) during the movement; wherein the moving of the radiation source (19) relative to the object region (35) comprises: rotating the radiation source (19) about a first axis of rotation (D1), wherein the radiation source (19) is disposed eccentrically to the first axis of rotation (D1); rotating the radiation source (19) about a second axis of rotation (D2), wherein the first axis of rotation (D1) and the second axis of rotation (D2) together enclose an acute angle (?) amounting to at most 80°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Christoph SAUERWEIN, Michael KRUMM