Patents by Inventor Michael LEWALD

Michael LEWALD 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).

  • RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210178191
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a radiotherapy system, comprising: a bed, for supporting the patient; and a bridge, comprising one or more rolling elements for supporting the bed and allowing the bed to be moved along a surface of the bridge. The one or more rolling elements are located at respective fixed positions in the bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Inventors: Michael Lewald, Thomas Pfitzmaier, Christian Berchtenbreiter
  • Patient support system
    Patent number: 10864130
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention thus define a system and methods for moving a patient into a medical treatment/imaging apparatus. By appropriate use of relatively narrow guides, a bed can be held securely both prior to movement onto the apparatus and while on the apparatus. By use of relatively wide guides, the bed is allowed a degree of lateral play to ensure a smooth transition on to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: ELEKTA LIMITED
    Inventors: Michael Lewald, Thomas Pfitzmaier
  • PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180133080
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention thus define a system and methods for moving a patient into a medical treatment/imaging apparatus. By appropriate use of relatively narrow guides, a bed can be held securely both prior to movement onto the apparatus and while on the apparatus. By use of relatively wide guides, the bed is allowed a degree of lateral play to ensure a smooth transition on to the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: Michael LEWALD, Thomas PFITZMAIER
  • Patient support system
    Patent number: 9901501
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention thus define a system and methods for moving a patient into a medical treatment/imaging apparatus. By appropriate use of relatively narrow guides, a bed can be held securely both prior to movement onto the apparatus and while on the apparatus. By use of relatively wide guides, the bed is allowed a degree of lateral play to ensure a smooth transition on to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: MEDICAL INTELLIGENCE MEDIZINTECHNIK GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Lewald, Thomas Pfitzmaier
  • PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150150740
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention thus define a system and methods for moving a patient into a medical treatment/imaging apparatus. By appropriate use of relatively narrow guides, a bed can be held securely both prior to movement onto the apparatus and while on the apparatus. By use of relatively wide guides, the bed is allowed a degree of lateral play to ensure a smooth transition on to the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Michael LEWALD, Thomas Pfitzmaier