Patents by Inventor Thomas Flock

Thomas Flock 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).

  • Method and apparatus for the diagnosis of natural vibrations in a mechatronic system
    Patent number: 7032453
    Abstract: A method for the diagnosis of natural vibrations in a mechatronic system, includes at least one rigid body (WT1, WT2), which is moved relative to another rigid body (S) by means of at least one numerically-controlled drive, whereby the natural vibrations are caused by the drive (A1, A2) and are detected by sensors (WM1, WM2, N1, N2, BA1, BA2,) internal or external to the system. The drives (A1, A2) can be used as a system-internal, vibration-generator, so-called rotatory shakers, by superimposing white noise on a constant speed for the drive, or by wobbling the frequencies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Flöck, Jens Hamann
  • Method and device for the diagnosis of characteristic vibrations in a mechatronic system
    Publication number: 20040144177
    Abstract: A method for the diagnosis of natural vibrations in a mechatronic system, includes at least one rigid body (WT1, WT2), which is moved relative to another rigid body (S) by means of at least one numerically-controlled drive, whereby the natural vibrations are caused by the drive (A1, A2) and are detected by sensors (WM1, WM2, N1, N2, BA1, BA2,) internal or external to the system. The drives (A1, A2) can be used as a system-internal, vibration-generator, so-called rotatory shakers, by superimposing white noise on a constant speed for the drive, or by wobbling the frequencies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Flock, Jens Hamann
  • Optical monitor of anatomical movement and uses thereof
    Patent number: 6352517
    Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and means for non-invasively measuring the real time movement of external or internal body parts, thereby improving the diagnosis of, for example, respiratory disease and the monitoring of therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen Thomas Flock, Kevin Scott Marchitto
  • Optical imaging of deep anatomic structures
    Patent number: 6353753
    Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and means for visualizing blood vessels and subsurface anatomic structures during surgery and in real time with improved optical imaging and minimized trauma to the patient. More specifically, the present invention provides a method for imaging a deep anatomic tissue of interest, comprising the steps of: emitting radiant energy to the surface of said tissue; enhancing contrast of said radiant energy; and detecting reflected radiant energy from said tissue surface, wherein said reflected radiant energy provides imaging information of said tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventors: Stephen Thomas Flock, Kevin Scott Marchitto