Patents by Inventor Michael R. Spaeth

Michael R. Spaeth 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).

  • System and method for mobile radiography deployment
    Patent number: 11944475
    Abstract: A mobile radiography system includes sensors to detect a tilt angle and or pitch angle of the system to prevent deployment of the extendable boom and/or column and/or prevent activation of a motor drive if the tilt angle or pitch angle exceeds a pre-set boundary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Spaeth, Anthony Dirisio, Dennis J. O'Dea, Jean K. Alexandre
  • Collimator control
    Patent number: 11929187
    Abstract: An adjustable collimator includes a pair of knobs configured to adjust an aperture size by manipulating one or both of the knobs. The knobs may be disposed at opposite ends of a first shaft. The knobs may be configured to each adjust a same dimension of the aperture or to each adjust a different dimension of the aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael R. Spaeth, James Rydelek, Anthony Dirisio, Dennis J. O'Dea, Craig F. Hofmann
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOBILE RADIOGRAPHY DEPLOYMENT
    Publication number: 20220047233
    Abstract: A mobile radiography system includes sensors to detect a tilt angle and or pitch angle of the system to prevent deployment of the extendable boom and/or column and/or prevent activation of a motor drive if the tilt angle or pitch angle exceeds a pre-set boundary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Michael R. SPAETH, Anthony DIRISIO, Dennis J. O'DEA, Jean K. ALEXANDRE
  • COLLIMATOR CONTROL
    Publication number: 20210398707
    Abstract: An adjustable collimator includes a pair of knobs configured to adjust an aperture size by manipulating one or both of the knobs. The knobs may be disposed at opposite ends of a first shaft. The knobs may be configured to each adjust a same dimension of the aperture or to each adjust a different dimension of the aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Michael R. SPAETH, James RYDELEK, Anthony DIRISIO, Dennis J. O'DEA, Craig F. HOFMANN
  • Ultrasound calibration fixture
    Patent number: 10064604
    Abstract: A fixture for securing a sonography transducer in place against a test surface of a phantom has a cap having a cap surface, wherein the cap is formed to seat against an edge of the phantom and to maintain spacing between the cap surface and the test surface. One or more cutouts in the cap surface are dimensioned to accept the sonography transducer. One or more flexible supports within or adjacent the one or more cutouts are configured to stabilize at least one side of the transducer within the cutout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Carestream Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Lynn M. La Pietra, Michael R. Spaeth
  • ULTRASOUND CALIBRATION FIXTURE
    Publication number: 20180000459
    Abstract: A fixture for securing a sonography transducer in place against a test surface of a phantom has a cap having a cap surface, wherein the cap is formed to seat against an edge of the phantom and to maintain spacing between the cap surface and the test surface. One or more cutouts in the cap surface are dimensioned to accept the sonography transducer. One or more flexible supports within or adjacent the one or more cutouts are configured to stabilize at least one side of the transducer within the cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Lynn M. La Pietra, Michael R. Spaeth