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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8143816 | Power variator An apparatus for use in a process to regulate power for a particle accelerator includes a first circulator, a second circulator, a tee coupled between the first and the second circulator, and a tuner coupled to the tee. An apparatus for use in a process to regulate ... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8067813 | Integrated MIS photosensitive device using continuous films An integrated photosensitive device with a metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) photodiode constructed with one or more substantially continuous layers of semiconductor material and with a substantially continuous layer of dielectric material. ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7831017 | Treatment planning simulation and verification system A treatment planning, simulation, and verification system is described. According to one embodiment, a treatment plan and a fluoroscopy data image of a treatment volume are received and the treatment plan is automatically adjusted based on the movement of the fluoro... | 11/09/2010 |
| 7589326 | Systems and methods for image acquisition An imaging system includes a first image element in a first row, a second image element in the first row, a third image element in a second row, the third image element and the first image element being in a first column, a gate driver, a first electrical line exten... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7526065 | Volumetric X-ray imaging system with automatic image resolution enhancement An automated X-ray imaging system and method for producing a plurality of X-ray imaging signals having selectively enhanced volumetric image resolutions, e.g., for magnifying the field of view and providing a volumetric display image having features not otherwise vi... | 04/28/2009 |
| 7486761 | Computed tomography facilitation method and apparatus A first X-ray detector (203) is positioned to detect at least the X-rays that intersect the center of rotation (201) for an object (205) with respect to an X-ray source (202). A second X-ray detector (207) is then positioned to det... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7469035 | Method to track three-dimensional target motion with a dynamical multi-leaf collimator A method of continuous real-time monitoring and positioning of multi-leaf collimators during on and off radiation exposure conditions of radiation therapy to account for target motion relative to a radiation beam is provided. A prediction algorithm estimates future ... | 12/23/2008 |
| 7436932 | X-ray radiation sources with low neutron emissions for radiation scanning In one example, a radiation source comprises a housing and an acceleration chamber within the housing, with a peak acceleration energy greater than the lowest neutron production threshold of tantalum. A source of charged particles is supported by the housing to emit... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7432672 | Variable radiofrequency power source for an accelerator guide An apparatus for use with an accelerator includes a circulator having a first port, a second port, a third port, and a fourth port, wherein the first port is configured to couple to a power generator, and the third port is configured to couple to an accelerator, a f... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7423273 | Object examination by delayed neutrons In accordance with an embodiment, a method of examining contents of an object is disclosed comprising conducting a first examination of an object, checking for the presence of delayed neutrons if the first examination indicates that suspect material is present, and ... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7423253 | Method and apparatus for correcting excess signals in an imaging system A method and apparatus for excess signal compensation in an imaging system is described. In one particular embodiment, the invention provides for non-linear background, offset (due to time dependent dark current) and/or lag (including constant, linear and non-linear... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7412029 | Treatment planning, simulation, and verification system A treatment planning, simulation, and verification system is described. According to one embodiment, a treatment plan and a fluoroscopy data image of a treatment volume are received and the treatment plan is automatically adjusted based on the movement of the fluoro... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7402824 | Particle beam nozzle An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402823 | Particle beam system including exchangeable particle beam nozzle An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7402822 | Particle beam nozzle transport system An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. ... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7403638 | Method and system for monitoring breathing activity of a subject A method and system for monitoring breathing movement of a subject is disclosed. A method and system for detecting and predictably estimating regular cycles of breathing movements is disclosed. Another disclosed aspect of the invention is directed to detect and repo... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7400094 | Standing wave particle beam accelerator having a plurality of power inputs A device for generating a particle beam includes a particle source, and a structure having a first section and a second section, the first section coupled to the particle source, the first section having a first power input, and the second section having a second po... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7400093 | Standing wave particle beam accelerator A method for generating an electron beam includes prescribing a location, and generating an envelope of electrons, the envelope having a waist, wherein the generating is performed such that the waist of the envelope is at or adjacent to the prescribed location. A de... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7397891 | Vehicle mounted inspection systems and methods Vehicles for use in radiation scanning systems to inspect objects are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vehicle has a supporting portion and a radiation source is movably supported by the supporting portion. The source may be moved along the supporting portion to scan... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7397901 | Multi-leaf collimator with leaves formed of different materials A multi-leaf collimator includes a number of independently adjustable leaves. Adjacent leaves overlap to prevent an incident beam of radiation from passing through a gap between them. The overlapping portions of the leaves are made of a first material, while the non... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7397904 | Asymmetric flattening filter for x-ray device Devices and methods for implementing selective, or asymmetric, attenuation of an x-ray beam. In one example, a filter is provided that is substantially in the form of a wedge where some portions of the filter are thicker, and thus provide greater attenuation, than o... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7394889 | Contrast-enhanced cone beam X-ray imaging, evaluation, monitoring and treatment delivery A method of imaging a patient's uncompressed region of interest using X-ray cone beam computed tomography or cone beam digital tomography comprises the step of introducing an effective amount of a contrast agent to the uncompressed region of interest. A system for i... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7369640 | Radiation scanning of objects for contraband In one example, a scanning unit for examining contents of a cargo container is disclosed comprising a first path through the scanning unit for transport of a cargo container and one or more sources of respective beams of radiation. At least one of the one or more so... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7355385 | Voltage injector and detector using pixel array for printed circuit board testing One embodiment includes an injector pixel array having injector pixels each coupled to the bottom surface of a conductive material having a directional electrical conductivity only in a direction corresponding to a path between the bottom surface and top surface of ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7356115 | Radiation scanning units including a movable platform A scanning unit for inspecting objects comprises in one embodiment a radiation source to emit a beam of radiation, a rotatable platform to support an object for inspection by the beam of radiation and a detector positioned to receive radiation after interaction of t... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7344304 | Self-alignment of radiographic imaging system An imaging system 10 is provided comprising an x-ray source 12, a detector 14, and an alignment device 38 adapted to align the detector 14 with the x-ray source 12 using an x-ray beam transmitted from the x-ray source 12 | 03/18/2008 |
| 7343002 | Bearing assembly A bearing assembly suitable for use in conjunction with x-ray device having a rotating target anode and electron source disposed in an evacuated enclosure. The bearing assembly includes a shaft having a rotor hub to which the anode is mounted. The shaft cooperates w... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7339320 | Standing wave particle beam accelerator An accelerator for accelerating a particle beam includes a main body having a plurality of electromagnetic cavities coupled in series, and a first coupling body having a first side cavity coupled to one of the electromagnetic cavities through a first opening, and to... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7336760 | Methods, systems, and computer-program products to estimate scattered radiation in cone-beam computerized tomographic images and the like Disclosed are imaging systems, methods, and computer program products that generate estimates of scattered radiation in tomographic imaging systems, such as cone-beam computerized tomography (CBCT) systems, and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, a first group of ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7327829 | Cathode assembly An improved cathode assembly, including a filament for producing an electron stream having a highly uniform cross sectional density. The cathode assembly comprises a support base, a cathode cup affixed to the support base, and a filament disposed in a slot defined o... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7317782 | Radiation scanning of cargo conveyances at seaports and the like A radiation scanning system comprises a radiation source and a radiation detector that are proximate a crane system that moves objects between the source and the detector for scanning. The source and/or detector may be supported by the crane system or may be near to... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7302042 | Remote bladder venting and containment system A system for remotely venting an expansion bladder employed in a liquid-filled container, such as an outer housing of an x-ray tube. The remote venting configuration provides the expansion bladder with access to atmospheric pressure existing about the x-ray tube so ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7295649 | Radiation therapy system and method of using the same A method of using a radiation system having a multileaf collimator (“MLC”) to adjust for unevenness in the radiation emitted by the system is disclosed. By appropriately controlling the MLC in accordance with the invention the system can be operated without a fl... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291842 | Photoconductor imagers with sandwich structure An image acquisition device 30 includes a photoconductor 48 to convert an electromagnetic radiation into electrical signals, a first layer 36 or 37 coupled to the photoconductor 48. The first layer 36 or 37 includes a... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7290929 | Mounting system for an X-ray tube A mounting assembly for supporting an evacuated enclosure within an outer housing of an x-ray tube is disclosed. The mounting assembly comprises a clamp portion having a C-shaped configuration, and a bracket portion having a circular recess that receives at least a ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7289603 | Shield structure and focal spot control assembly for x-ray device A shield structure and focal spot control assembly is provided for use in connection with an x-ray device that includes an anode and cathode disposed in a vacuum enclosure in a spaced apart arrangement so that a target surface of the anode is positioned to receive e... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7289599 | Radiation process and apparatus A radiation apparatus (10) includes a beam source (12) generating radiation beam toward a target (11). A projection detector (17) detects the images of the target (11) formed by the radiation beam. In a radiation treatment session ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7286644 | Systems, methods and devices for x-ray device focal spot control Systems, methods and devices for implementing automatic control of focal spot Z axis positioning are disclosed for use with an x-ray device having an x-ray tube positioned within a housing and configured for thermal communication with a temperature control system. C... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7286630 | Method and apparatus for facilitating enhanced CT scanning A method of and apparatus for facilitating enhanced computed tomography (“CT”) scanning is provided including a scanned object (130) disposed on a translating table (120) capable of rotating the object (130) and moving the through the CT sys... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7274768 | X-ray diffraction-based scanning system An x-ray diffraction-based scanning method and system are described. The method includes screening for a particular substance in a container at a transportation center using a flat panel detector having a photoconductor x-ray conversion layer to detect x-rays diffra... | 09/25/2007 |
