William E Winters

US Patent:

6654552, Nov 25, 2003

Filed:

Sep 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/241932

Inventors:

William P. Winters - New Rochelle NY

Assignee:

Wolf X-Ray Corporation - West Hempstead NY

International Classification:

G03B 2900

US Classification:

396 16, 433 29

Abstract:

A camera cap for an intra oral camera includes a base plate from which a first side plate and a second side plate extend. The base plate forms a hole. The camera cap establishes an interior surface on which an adhesive layer is disposed. The camera cap can be installed on the head of an intra oral camera to block any light produced by the head of the camera while allowing imaging of, e. g. , an x-ray, through the hole in the base plate.

US Patent:

6817738, Nov 16, 2004

Filed:

May 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/140027

Inventors:

William P. Winters - New Rochelle NY
David Kaplan - Brooklyn NY

Assignee:

Wolf X-Ray Corporation - West Hempstead NY

International Classification:

F21V 1506

US Classification:

362368, 362367, 362388, 40564, 40574

Abstract:

A medical film illuminator includes a frame having a translucent panel. A film gripper is attached directly to the translucent panel and the translucent panel is attached to the frame using magnets that engage the frame. Thus, the translucent panel can be easily removed to service the interior of the frame. Moreover, the spacing between the gripper and panel is established during manufacture and does not change, thus ensuring that gripping tension on film that is slid between the gripper and panel remains constant during the life of the illuminator.

US Patent:

6881958, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

Sep 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/241933

Inventors:

William P. Winters - New Rochelle NY, US

Assignee:

Flow X-Ray Corporation - West Hempstead NY

International Classification:

A61B006/14

US Classification:

250353, 378191, 378169, 378168

Abstract:

A phosphor plate positioning device includes a rigid magazine having a back plate and a door hingedly attached to the back plate. The back plate forms a cavity that is sized and shaped to receive a phosphor plate and a support arm can be engaged with the magazine in order to properly position the magazine and phosphor plate within a patient's mouth relative to a dental x-ray cone.

US Patent:

20130089185, Apr 11, 2013

Filed:

Oct 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/268022

Inventors:

William WINTERS - New Rochelle NY, US
Peter MITROPOULOS - New York NY, US
Joel GLICKMAN - Jupiter FL, US
George SMITH - Perkasie PA, US
Charles RODGERS - Langhorne PA, US

International Classification:

A61B 6/14

US Classification:

378170

Abstract:

A dental X-ray positioning device includes a bite block for gripping receptor. The bit block may be adjusted to accept receptors of various dimensions. The bite block provides the clinician with greater freedom to accurately position the receptor relative to the X-ray source without having to utilize many different devices. The system thereby improves efficiency during X-ray exams and it also guarantees parallel placement of the receptor relative to the X-ray source and to the dentition being examined. The system also incorporates two soft “jaws” that during use prevent the receptor from drooping or failing to remain in parallel position relative to the bite block, the X-ray source, and/or the dentition.

US Patent:

60331119, Mar 7, 2000

Filed:

Nov 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/196020

Inventors:

William Winters - New Rochelle NY
Howard Wolf - Port Washington NY

Assignee:

Wolf X-Ray Corporation - West Hempstead NY

International Classification:

A61B 614

US Classification:

378170

Abstract:

Color coding the components of a dental positioner, including an aiming ring, a bite block and an indicator arm allows the operator to assemble the correct positioner for proper positioning and alignment according to a particular dental area to be X-rayed. The color coding corresponds to different dental areas including the anterior and posterior dental areas. For coronal areas, a bite-wing block is provided which also may be in the color coded.

US Patent:

61151955, Sep 5, 2000

Filed:

Nov 20, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/197113

Inventors:

William Winters - New Rochelle NY

Assignee:

Flow X-Ray Corporation - West Hempstead NY

International Classification:

G02B 2702
G02B 702

US Classification:

359802

Abstract:

A magnifier for imaging film units is provided. A magnifying lens is coupled to a view box which may be a stationary view box or mass film motorized viewer for viewing X-ray images. A positioner is provided for positioning the magnifying lens proximate the particular area of interest of the image. Normally, the magnifier remains coupled to the view box, but may be detached such that the view box can operate as a standard view box. With this arrangement, standard view boxes are retrofitted with the present invention. The positioner is hinged to both adjust the focal distance of the magnifier and position the magnifier away from the view box in an open position which does not obstruct the view of the image. The positioner may be coupled to a longitudinal arm situated on a side of the view box which is manually moved or may be driven by one or more motors at the control of an operator's console. Patient information and positions of the magnifier may be entered via the operator's console and stored in a memory.

US Patent:

20150282772, Oct 8, 2015

Filed:

Apr 4, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/245524

Inventors:

- Deer Park NY, US
William Winters - New Rochelle NY, US

International Classification:

A61B 6/00
A61B 6/14

Abstract:

A protective envelope for a digital sensor used for capturing and recording dental X-ray images when the envelope is disposed in the mouth of a person or an animal is presented. The envelope is formed with a cavity housing the sensor. The envelope further includes an external surface wrapped around the digital sensor and held in place by a tab with an adhesive surface.

US Patent:

20150078867, Mar 19, 2015

Filed:

Sep 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/026881

Inventors:

- Bonn, DE
William Winters - Winnetka IL, US
Daniel Schlake - Loveland OH, US

Assignee:

Deutsche Post AG - Bonn

International Classification:

B65G 65/00

US Classification:

414298, 414811

Abstract:

The invention relates to a vertical unload system for an unit load device, comprising a framework, the framework delimiting a cargo space arranged on a ground load deck and the framework comprising an unload deck for unloading shipments out of the unit load device and comprising an elevator, whereby the unload deck is arranged distant above the ground load deck and extends in an offset plane adjacent to the cargo space, the cargo space and/or the elevator comprises rollers for loading and unloading the unit load device into and out of the elevator, and the elevator is adapted for vertically elevating the unit load device between the ground load deck and the unload deck such that the unit load device is stoppable at any intermediate stop locations.