Patents by Inventor Petra Maurer

Petra Maurer 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: 20240016458
    Abstract: An x-ray system includes an x-ray source which, when in operation, generates x-rays at a plurality of x-ray focal spots, with a collimator allocated in each case to each x-ray focal spot. The collimator selects x-rays generated in the respective x-ray focal spot and directed onto a common detector, collimators being in a fixed position in relation to the respective allocated x-ray focal spots. The x-ray source is embodied as an x-ray tube with at least one anode including the x-ray focal spots and with a plurality of cathodes. Or the x-ray source includes a plurality of x-ray tubes, the anodes whereof include the x-ray focal spots. The collimators are arranged in the respective x-ray tube, and the collimators are arranged on the respective anode. A method is further for operating such an x-ray system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Joerg FREUDENBERGER, Petra MAURER
  • Patent number: 11670476
    Abstract: An x-ray anode for an x-ray emitter has a structured surface provided for impingement with electrons. According to an embodiment of the invention, the structured surface has a surface structure which alternates periodically at least in sections and which varies in the micrometer range with respect to its depth extension and periodicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH
    Inventors: Anja Fritzler, Peter Geithner, Petra Maurer, Thomas Weber, Brigitte Streller
  • Publication number: 20220084775
    Abstract: An x-ray anode for an x-ray emitter has a structured surface provided for impingement with electrons. According to an embodiment of the invention, the structured surface has a surface structure which alternates periodically at least in sections and which varies in the micrometer range with respect to its depth extension and periodicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Anja FRITZLER, Peter GEITHNER, Petra MAURER, Thomas WEBER, Brigitte STRELLER
  • Patent number: 11227739
    Abstract: An x-ray anode for an x-ray emitter has a structured surface provided for impingement with electrons. According to an embodiment of the invention, the structured surface has a surface structure which alternates periodically at least in sections and which varies in the micrometer range with respect to its depth extension and periodicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE GMBH
    Inventors: Anja Fritzler, Peter Geithner, Petra Maurer, Thomas Weber, Brigitte Streller
  • Publication number: 20200098538
    Abstract: An x-ray anode for an x-ray emitter has a structured surface provided for impingement with electrons. According to an embodiment of the invention, the structured surface has a surface structure which alternates periodically at least in sections and which varies in the micrometer range with respect to its depth extension and periodicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Siemens Healthcare GmbH
    Inventors: Anja FRITZLER, Peter GEITHNER, Petra MAURER, Thomas WEBER, Brigitte STRELLER
  • Patent number: 9312090
    Abstract: An x-ray emitter housing includes a first housing part and a second housing part that are connected to one another in a form-fit manner using an axially acting threaded ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Sebastian Kaufmann, Andreas Körner, Petra Maurer, Lothar Werner
  • Publication number: 20140133634
    Abstract: An x-ray emitter housing includes a first housing part and a second housing part that are connected to one another in a form-fit manner using an axially acting threaded ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Sebastian Kaufmann, Andreas Körner, Petra Maurer, Lothar Werner
  • Patent number: 6062758
    Abstract: An ink writing implement having a writing tip, an ink reservoir and a housing component enclosing the ink reservoir, includes a molded, ink delivery unit having a plurality of disc-shaped walls, a plurality of ring-shaped pressure compensation chambers, a flat area, an ink feed channel formed by the flat area, and a parting plane extending through the flat area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Assignee: Rotring International GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Petra Maurer, Bernd Bastiansen
  • Patent number: 5406991
    Abstract: A device for filling a converter with writing fluid, including a connector designed to be sealingly engaged with the orifice of a converter. The connector has an orifice in the shape of an orifice of a conventional ink cartridge. The device also includes a pipe-shaped conduit segment, connecting to the connector and extending into the interior of a reservoir containing writing fluid. The pipe-shaped conduit segment extends from the connector in an inclined fashion to a free end proximate to the bottom of the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Rotring-werke Riepe KG
    Inventors: Jurgen Rathenberg, Petra Maurer, Klaus Nicolai
  • Patent number: 5213393
    Abstract: A child's safety seat to be fastened to a safety belt system of a motor vehicle, having a pelvic belt and a shoulder belt, is provided. The child's safety seat comprises an under frame and a seat shell. The under frame is to be fastened by the pelvic belt. The seat shell is provided with an integrated safety belt for securing the child in the safety seat. At the foot end of the seat shell an essentially vertically extending hoop is provided which is adapted to rest at the back rest of a vehicle seat. At the bottom portion of the hoop the under frame is engaged by the pelvic belt. The hoop is provided with a guide for the shoulder belt above the center of gravity of the seat shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: May 25, 1993
    Assignee: Autoflug GmbH & Co. Fahrzeugtechnik
    Inventors: Petra Maurer, Peter Schmidt