公开(公告)号：US07369643B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US11622560

申请日：2007-01-12

Applicant: Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

Inventor： Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0008

Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.

公开(公告)号：US20070217572A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11622560

申请日：2007-01-12

Applicant: Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

Inventor： Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0008

Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.

Abstract translation: 本发明的检查方法和系统是可移动的，可快速展开的，并且能够在不均匀的表面上经济高效地扫描各种容器。 本发明涉及用于使用辐射源产生目标物体的图像表示的便携式检查系统，其包括移动车辆，物理地附接到具有近端和远端的可动吊臂的检测器阵列。 近端物理地连接到车辆。 本发明还包括至少一个辐射源。 辐射源固定地附接到悬臂的远端，其中通过将目标物体引入在辐射源和检测器阵列之间，将物体暴露于辐射和检测辐射来产生图像。

公开(公告)号：US20050015002A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-20

申请号：US10623466

申请日：2003-07-18

Applicant: Gary Dixon ,  Andreas Pfander

Inventor： Gary Dixon ,  Andreas Pfander

IPC: A61B5/103 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B6/00 ,  A61B8/08 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B8/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/4504 ,  A61B5/1038 ,  A61B5/112 ,  A61B5/1127 ,  A61B5/4509 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/505 ,  A61B8/0875

Abstract: The present invention provides improved methods and systems for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of a bone related condition such as osteoporosis. The present invention integrates bone mass measurement techniques with various preventive and treatment measures to create a protocol for prevention and treatment of the bone related condition. In one embodiment, a medical practitioner treats bone mass degradation occurring in a patient by measuring a bone characteristic level in at least one of the patient's bones to yield a score, conducting a gait analysis to yield a gait characterization, measuring a bone mass marker concentration in at least one of the patient's body fluids to yield a bone marker level, and prescribing one or more therapies. Optionally, the treatment may include designating a future time to repeat the measurement of a bone characteristic level, the gait analysis, and the measurement of bone marker level.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供用于诊断，预防和治疗诸如骨质疏松症的骨相关病症的改进方法和系统。 本发明将骨质量测量技术与各种预防和治疗措施相结合，以制定预防和治疗骨骼相关状况的方案。 在一个实施方案中，医师通过测量患者骨骼中的至少一个骨骼特征水平来治疗在患者体内发生的骨质量降解以产生得分，进行步态分析以产生步态表征，测量骨量标志物浓度 在至少一个患者的体液中产生骨标记物水平，并开出一种或多种疗法。 任选地，治疗可以包括指定未来时间来重复骨特征水平的测量，步态分析和骨标记物水平的测量。

公开(公告)号：US20090274270A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12395760

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

Inventor： Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0008

Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.

Abstract translation: 本发明的检查方法和系统是可移动的，可快速展开的，并且能够在不均匀的表面上经济高效地扫描各种容器。 本发明涉及用于使用辐射源产生目标物体的图像表示的便携式检查系统，其包括移动车辆，物理地附接到具有近端和远端的可动吊臂的检测器阵列。 近端物理地连接到车辆。 本发明还包括至少一个辐射源。 辐射源固定地附接到悬臂的远端，其中通过将目标物体引入在辐射源和检测器阵列之间，将物体暴露于辐射和检测辐射来产生图像。

公开(公告)号：US20080165926A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US12051910

申请日：2008-03-20

Applicant: Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

Inventor： Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0008

Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.

Abstract translation: 本发明的检查方法和系统是可移动的，可快速展开的，并且能够在不均匀的表面上经济高效地扫描各种容器。 本发明涉及用于使用辐射源产生目标物体的图像表示的便携式检查系统，其包括移动车辆，物理地附接到具有近端和远端的可动吊臂的检测器阵列。 近端物理地连接到车辆。 本发明还包括至少一个辐射源。 辐射源固定地附接到悬臂的远端，其中通过将目标物体引入在辐射源和检测器阵列之间，将物体暴露于辐射和检测辐射来产生图像。

公开(公告)号：US07519148B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US12051910

申请日：2008-03-20

Applicant: Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

Inventor： Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0008

Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.

Abstract translation: 本发明的检查方法和系统是可移动的，可快速展开的，并且能够在不均匀的表面上经济高效地扫描各种容器。 本发明涉及用于使用辐射源产生目标物体的图像表示的便携式检查系统，其包括移动车辆，物理地附接到具有近端和远端的可动吊臂的检测器阵列。 近端物理地连接到车辆。 本发明还包括至少一个辐射源。 辐射源固定地附接到悬臂的远端，其中通过将目标物体引入在辐射源和检测器阵列之间，将物体暴露于辐射和检测辐射来产生图像。

公开(公告)号：US07876880B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-25

申请号：US12395760

申请日：2009-03-02

Applicant: Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

Inventor： Andreas Kotowski ,  Neeraj Agrawal ,  Andreas Pfander

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01N23/04 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0008

Abstract: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source, comprising a mobile vehicle, a detector array physically attached to a movable boom having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is physically attached to the vehicle. The invention also comprises at least one source of radiation. The radiation source is fixedly attached to the distal end of the boom, wherein the image is generated by introducing the target objects in between the radiation source and the detector array, exposing the objects to radiation, and detecting radiation.

Abstract translation: 本发明的检查方法和系统是可移动的，可快速展开的，并且能够在不均匀的表面上经济高效地扫描各种容器。 本发明涉及用于使用辐射源产生目标物体的图像表示的便携式检查系统，其包括移动车辆，物理地附接到具有近端和远端的可动吊臂的检测器阵列。 近端物理地连接到车辆。 本发明还包括至少一个辐射源。 辐射源固定地附接到悬臂的远端，其中通过将目标物体引入在辐射源和检测器阵列之间，将物体暴露于辐射和检测辐射来产生图像。

公开(公告)号：US06405068B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09366569

申请日：1999-08-04

Applicant: Andreas Pfander ,  Jan Petersen

Inventor： Andreas Pfander ,  Jan Petersen

IPC: A61B505

CPC classification number: A61B6/505 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  A61B6/482 ,  A61B6/583

Abstract: Methods of imaging bone provide diagnostic information relating to arthritic conditions by comparing the relative bone density in areas closer to and further removed from a potentially arthritic joint with similar relative bone densities indicative of arthritic condition such as rheumatoid arthritis. The joint may be metacarpal, finger or toe joint.

Abstract translation: 骨成像的方法通过比较更接近并进一步从潜在关节炎关节移除的区域中的相对骨密度，提供与关节炎病症有关的诊断信息，具有指示关节炎状况如类风湿性关节炎的相似相对骨密度。 关节可能是掌骨，手指或脚趾关节。