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Chapel Hill, NC, United States of America

Wolfgang Gerhard Rehwald

This inventor holds 24 USPTO granted patents and 2 published patent applications, primarily in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Top assignees: Duke University, Siemens Healthcare Gmbh, Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.. Active years: 2011-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Wolfgang Gerhard Rehwald. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/wolfgang-gerhard-rehwald

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 24 

% Patents Active = 87.5

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.0

ph-index = 4

Forward Citations = 39(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Durham, NC (US) (2011 - 2020)
  • Chapel Hill, NC (US) (2011 - 2023)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 2,085 
 
Duke University
 patents
silverMedal8 out of 2,343 
 
Siemens Healthcare Gmbh
 patents
bronzeMedal8 out of 2,145 
 
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
 patents
4. 4 out of 887 
 
Siemens Healthineers Ag
 patents
5. 1 out of 30,886 
 
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 2011-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Cardiac Imaging
Motion Artifacts
Fat Suppression
Image Reconstruction
Navigator Images
Inversion Recovery
Turbo-Spin-Echo
MRI Sequences
Spatial Resolution
Artifact Suppression
Phase-Sensitive Imaging
24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12625215 - Compressed sensing using different k-space sampling patterns (2026-05-12),
2. 12474427 - Selection of k-space data segments based on associated navigator images (2025-11-18),
3. 12405332 - Combined acquisition and reordering scheme for reconstructing images with reduced motion artifacts (2025-09-02),
4. 12135363 - Shot-wise inversion time adaptation for multi-shot inversion recovery imaging (2024-11-05),
5. 11604244 - T1-weighted turbo-spin-echo MRI sequence for producing high quality dark blood images at high heart rates (2023-03-14),
6. 11547317 - TI scout for inversion recovery sequence (2023-01-10),
7. 11119176 - Automatic capture of cardiac motion by pre-scan and automated data evaluation for determination of motionless periods within the RR-interval (2021-09-14),
8. 10955511 - Magnetic resonance imaging coil normalization by using a reference image (2021-03-23),
9. 10591568 - Systems and methods for phase-sensitive inversion recovery MR imaging with reduced sensitivity to cardiac motion (2020-03-17),
10. 10551455 - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems and methods using adiabatic tip-down and matched adiabatic flip-back pulses (2020-02-04),
11. 10241171 - Fat suppression by combining fat saturation with fat inversion (2019-03-26),
12. 10145920 - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems and methods for determining and adjusting inversion time (TI) using single-line acquisition and automatic compartment detection (2018-12-04),
13. 10145919 - Charge balance modeling system for MRI sequences (2018-12-04),
14. 9442174 - Using single continuous pulses for manipulating water and fat signals in magnetic resonance imaging (2016-09-13),
15. 9256977 - System for reconstruction of virtual frequency selective inversion MR images (2016-02-09),

Title: Innovator Spotlight: Wolfgang Gerhard Rehwald

Introduction: Wolfgang Gerhard Rehwald is a prolific inventor based in Chapel Hill, NC, with an impressive track record of 20 patents to his name. His pioneering work in the field of MRI technology has significantly advanced the capabilities of imaging systems, particularly in the realm of cardiovascular health.

Latest Patents:

1. T1-weighted turbo-spin-echo MRI sequence for producing high quality dark blood images at high heart rates: Rehwald's innovative MRI system utilizes a dark-blood preparation module to capture high-quality MR images of the heart even at elevated heart rates. This cutting-edge technology enhances the diagnostic capabilities of MRI for cardiovascular assessments.

2. TI scout for inversion recovery sequence: Another groundbreaking invention by Rehwald, this system optimizes inversion-recovery or saturation-recovery imaging pulse sequences to improve the accuracy and efficiency of MRI scans. By executing a scout pulse sequence with varying inversion times, this technology enhances image quality and diagnostic precision.

Career Highlights: Rehwald has made significant contributions to the field of medical imaging during his tenure at esteemed institutions such as Duke University and Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. His innovative approach to MRI technology has earned him recognition as a leading figure in the realm of cardiovascular imaging.

Collaborations: Throughout his career, Rehwald has collaborated with accomplished peers such as Raymond J Kim and Enn-Ling Chen. These collaborative efforts have resulted in cutting-edge advancements in MRI technology, further solidifying Rehwald's reputation as a key figure in the field.

Conclusion: Wolfgang Gerhard Rehwald's relentless pursuit of innovation and his groundbreaking contributions to MRI technology have established him as a trailblazer in the field of medical imaging. His impressive portfolio of patents stands as a testament to his ingenuity and dedication to advancing healthcare through technological innovation.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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