Thomas Baumgärtel

Title: Thomas Baumgärtel: Inventor in Laser Safety

Introduction

Thomas Baumgärtel is an inventor associated with Celle, Germany. His recorded patent work concerns laser operation and reducing eye-safety minimum distances in systems that combine illumination and active laser radiation.

Latest Patents

Baumgärtel is credited with 1 patent: “Methods and Devices for Reducing Eye Safety Minimum Distances in Conjunction with Illumination Laser Radiation.” The patent describes a method for operating a laser device with an illumination laser and an active laser. When the active laser is not emitting, the illumination laser operates at a first radiant flux. When the active laser emits radiation, the illumination laser operates at a greater radiant flux. The invention focuses on coordinating illumination with active laser operation in relation to eye-safety distances.

Career Highlights

Baumgärtel is associated with Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH and Rheinmetall Air Defence AG. His listed patent reflects work involving laser systems and safety-related operating methods.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Klaus Ludewigt and Jürgen Schmitz. Their names are associated with Baumgärtel’s professional and patent-related context.

Conclusion

Thomas Baumgärtel’s recorded invention addresses how illumination laser output can be adjusted alongside active laser operation, connecting his patent work with laser-system safety.