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Comic actor Danny Kaye received patent D166,807 for the co-design of "Blowout Toy or the Like". It's similar to one of those toys that unravels when you blow into at a birthday party except Kaye's has three blowouts going in different directions, not just one.
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| 20120051507 | X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYZER AND X-RAY FLUORESCENCE ANALYSIS METHOD The X-ray fluorescence analyzer (100) includes: an enclosure (10); a door (20) for putting the sample into and out of the enclosure; a height measurement mechanism (7) capable of measuring a height at the irradiation point; a moving mechanism... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20120051496 | Thick targets for transmission x-ray tubes This invention relates to the use of thick target materials 50 microns and thicker for an x-ray transmission tube; to possible target material compositions including various elements and their alloys, eutectic alloys, compounds, or intermetallic compounds; and applicati... | 03/01/2012 |
| 20110255662 | COMPACT COLLIMATING DEVICE A collimating device is described. The collimating device includes a housing defining an interior surface and an exterior surface of the collimating device. The housing includes an inlet and an outlet and a cavity extending between the inlet and the outlet. The collimat... | 10/20/2011 |
| 20110194671 | SAMPLE MODULE WITH SAMPLE STREAM SUPPORTED AND SPACED FROM WINDOW, FOR X-RAY ANALYSIS SYSTEM An x-ray analysis system with an x-ray source for producing an x-ray excitation beam directed toward an x-ray analysis focal area; and a sample chamber for presenting a fluid sample to the x-ray analysis focal area. The x-ray excitation beam is generated by an x-ray eng... | 08/11/2011 |
| 20110158385 | RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGE CAPTURING SYSTEM A radiographic image capturing system includes a radiographic image capturing device, a radiation irradiating device, and a control device. The radiographic image capturing device is capable of performing fluoroscopic imaging, and carries out capturing of radiographic i... | 06/30/2011 |
| 20110096899 | FLUOROSCOPY When urinary organ contrasting inspection is performed by using a fluoroscopy for digestive organs, a region of interest such as a bladder often comes to a vicinity of a foot side end of a table top. Consequently, it is often the case that an irradiation field cannot be... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110096898 | X-RAY DIFFRACTION AND FLUORESCENCE An instrument capable of both X-ray diffraction, XRD, and X-ray fluorescence measurements, XRF, arranges an X-ray source 10 creating an incident X-ray beam directed to a sample on a sample stage. An X-ray detection system is mounted at a fixed angle 2θ fo... | 04/28/2011 |
| 20110091012 | METHOD FOR THE SAMPLE PREPARATION OF LIQUID OR PASTE-LIKE SUBSTANCES FOR MEASUREMENTS WITH X-RAY FLUORESCENCE AND SAMPLE BODIES SUITED THEREFOR The invention relates to a process for preparing liquid or pasty substances (3) not consisting exclusively of volatile constituents for X-ray fluorescence analysis, and to a sample body (1) for use in such a process. It is an ... | 04/21/2011 |
| 20110064190 | X RAY IMAGING SYSTEM WITH SCATTER RADIATION CORRECTION AND METHOD OF USING SAME A CT scanner with scatter correction device and a method for scatter correction are provided. The method comprises positioning shields for shielding some of the CT detector elements from direct X ray radiation, while allowing scattered radiation to arrive at said shield... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20110058648 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING X-RAY ANALYSIS The invention relates to a device for performing X-ray analysis. Device 1 comprises an X-ray tube 2 and at least one capillary lens 4 for focusing the X-rays in a micro-region at a location 5 for a sample for analysis. Device 1 further... | 03/10/2011 |
| 20110013744 | Optical Positioner Design in X-Ray Analyzer for Coaxial Micro-Viewing and Analysis An X-ray analyzer includes a sample stage for holding and positioning a sample and an optical positioner assembly configured above the sample stage. The optical positioner assembly includes a body member having an opening; an optical positioner located within the openin... | 01/20/2011 |
| 20110001041 | METHOD AND APPARATUS ALLOWING QUANTITATIVE INVESTIGATIONS OF ORGANIC AND INORGANIC SAMPLE BY DECOUPLING THE SPUTTERING PROCESS FROM THE ANALYSIS PROCESS A method and an analytical instrument are for quantitative investigations of organic and inorganic samples using the Secondary Ion Mass Spectromy (SIMS) technique. The sputtering process is decoupled from the analysis process.... | 01/06/2011 |
| 20100303200 | INTRA-LUMEN POLYP DETECTION An apparatus and a method for detecting clinically-relevant features of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a subject are disclosed. The apparatus includes a capsule to be swallowed by a subject and passing through the GI tract of the subject, a capsule housing, a radiat... | 12/02/2010 |
| 20100296626 | X-RAY FLUOROSCOPE TABLE AND X-RAY FLUOROSCOPE SYSTEM An X-ray fluoroscope table and an X-ray fluoroscope system using this fluoroscope table with simple structure and easily ensuring an area where a person stands near the top board. An X-ray fluoroscope table (1) comprises a stand unit... | 11/25/2010 |
| 20100290586 | RADIATION THERAPY DEVICE A radiation therapy device having a therapeutic radiation source and an imaging unit is provided. The imaging unit includes a plurality of diagnostic radiation sources, from which diagnostic X-ray radiation are directed onto an object to be examined, and a diagnostic ra... | 11/18/2010 |
| 20100284512 | PROCESS TO DETERMINE LIGHT ELEMENTS CONTENT OF STEEL AND ALLOYS The present invention refers to the process of determination of light elements, i.e., molar mass lower than 23, within inorganic materials, by means of spectra analysis between 5 keV and 22 keV, obtained from these materials when exposed to X radiation. Particularly, th... | 11/11/2010 |
| 20100278303 | Localization of an Element of Interest by XRF Analysis of Different Inspection Volumes An apparatus and method are disclosed for localizing an element of interest in a sample by comparing XRF spectra acquired from at least two distinct but overlapping inspection volumes. The inspection volumes are varied by changing the geometry of the exciting x-ray and/... | 11/04/2010 |
| 20100226476 | Low-Profile X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer A low-profile, hand-holdable, self-contained x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer includes an articulated head. Orientation of the head, relative to a body of the analyzer, may be user adjusted, manually and/or via remote control. A primary x-ray source and an x-ray detect... | 09/09/2010 |
| 20100163466 | APPARATUS FOR ANALYSING A SECURITY DOCUMENT We provide an apparatus and method for analysing a security document. An x-ray source is adapted to illuminate at least one inspection region of the security document when located at an inspection position. An x-ray detector adapted to receive x-rays from the at least o... | 07/01/2010 |
| 20100135457 | DEVICE FOR THE X-RAY ANALYSIS OF A SPECIMEN, COMPRISING AN ENERGY/ANGLE-FILTERING DIFFRACTION ANALYSER SYSTEM A device for X-ray analysis of a sample (1), including: a generation system for the generation of an X-ray beam to irradiate an analysis zone of the sample, said analysis zone defining a analysis mean plane, and the X-ray beam being emitted along a direction of i... | 06/03/2010 |
| 20100111252 | HIGH SPEED MATERIALS SORTING USING X-RAY FLUORESCENCE A system and process for classifying a piece of material of unknown composition at high speeds, where the system connected to a power supply. The piece is irradiated with first x-rays from an x-ray source, causing the piece to fluoresce x-rays. The fluoresced x-rays are... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100111251 | X-Ray Analysis Instrument An apparatus for carrying out both x-ray diffraction (XRD) and x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis of a crystalline sample. A sample holder is located within an evacuable chamber. An x-ray fluorescence source and separate x-ray diffraction source are mounted within the ev... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100089663 | Nondestructive Device and Method for Evaluating Ultra-Hard Polycrystalline Constructions A device, system and method for nondestructively obtaining qualitative and/or quantitative information relating to the material properties of a region in a diamond body comprises directing x-rays onto the body. The body can comprise sintered or unsintered diamond. The b... | 04/15/2010 |
| 20100074405 | Test Method To provide a method and device for testing the size and conductivity of a foreign material adhered to a substrate for a liquid crystal display device, there is provided a method of testing whether a foreign material including a metal element is adhered to a substrate fo... | 03/25/2010 |
| 20100046701 | X-RAY ANALYZER AND X-RAY ANALYSIS METHOD An X-ray tube which irradiates a primary X-ray to an irradiation point on a sample, an X-ray detector which detects a characteristic X-ray and a scattered X-ray emitted from the sample and outputs a signal including energy information of the characteristic X-ray and sca... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100046700 | X-RAY ANALYZER AND X-RAY ANALYSIS METHOD An X-ray tube which irradiates a primary X-ray to an irradiation point on a sample, an X-ray detector which detects a characteristic X-ray and a scattered X-ray emitted from the sample and outputs a signal including energy information on the characteristic X-ray and sca... | 02/25/2010 |
| 20100020926 | METHOD FOR REPRESENTING INTERVENTIONAL INSTRUMENTS IN A 3D DATA SET OF AN ANATOMY TO BE EXAMINED AS WELL AS A REPRODUCTION SYSTEM FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD The invention relates to a method for presenting interventional instruments in a 3D data set of an anatomy to be treated. A 3D data set of the anatomy is recorded before introduction of an interventional instrument. Once the interventional instrument has been applied, t... | 01/28/2010 |
| 20100002833 | X-RAY ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND X-RAY ANALYSIS METHOD Provided is an X-ray analysis apparatus including: an X-ray tubular bulb for irradiating a sample with a radiation beam; an X-ray detector for detecting a characteristic X-ray and a scattered X-ray and outputting a signal containing energy information on the characteris... | 01/07/2010 |
| 20090324048 | Method and apparatus for multi-modal imaging A method and apparatus for imaging a subject animal. The method comprises the steps of treating the animal with an x-ray contrast agent and an imaging agent; supporting the animal in an immobilized state on a support member; acquiring an x-ray anatomical image of the an... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090324994 | Aluminum strip used for lithographic printing plate supports A strip for the production of a substrate for lithographic printing plates consisting of aluminum or an aluminum alloy and has at least to some extent a microcrystalline surface layer as a result of hot and/or cold roll passes. When analyzed in a two-dimensional micropr... | 12/31/2009 |
| 20090268868 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DETECTING DEPOSITS ON AN INNER SURFACE OF A PASSAGE A method and device for detecting mercury or other material deposits on an inner surface of an enclosed passage are provided. The device includes a detection unit that is adapted to be transported through the passage, and the detection unit includes a radiation source a... | 10/29/2009 |
| 20090257554 | METHOD OF MEASURING AND DISPLAYING THE POSITION OF RADIOGRAPHICALLY CONTRASTED MATERIAL WITHIN LUMINAL BODY ORGANS A system and method for obtaining a quantitative measurement of the location and size of a contrast material within a bodily organ, such as the GI tract of a person. A contrast material is introduced into the organ and a plurality of images is obtained. A curve represen... | 10/15/2009 |
| 20090201841 | WIRELESS X-RAY FLUOROSCOPIC IMAGING SYSTEM, INTER-UNIT SYNCHRONIZATION METHOD OF THE SAME, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM A wireless X-ray fluoroscopic imaging system is provided. The system includes an X-ray generation unit configured to perform X-ray exposure for each frame of imaging; a sensor unit configured to output image data; and an image processing unit configured to designate the... | 08/13/2009 |
| 20090180587 | METHOD OF DETECTING FINE SURFACE DEFECTS Disclosed herein is a method of detecting fine surface defects, including: applying nano phosphor paste on a surface of a subject; squeegeeing the surface of the subject such that the nano phosphor paste remains only in defects in the subject; and detecting the fine def... | 07/16/2009 |
| 20090168956 | X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS AND FLUOROSCOPIC IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS An X-ray imaging apparatus and a fluoroscopic image display apparatus are provided for displaying postural information of a subject on a fluoroscopic image. The X-ray imaging apparatus detects an X-ray irradiated from an X-ray irradiator and passing through a subject an... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090168955 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR EXPLORING GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS UTILIZING STRONTIUM MEASUREMENTS Formation strontium concentrations are measured utilizing a borehole tool. A log may be provided as a function of depth or distance. The strontium measurements can be correlated chronostratigraphically to provide a depth to absolute time correlation. Measures of stronti... | 07/02/2009 |
| 20090147912 | MICROCHIP AND ANALYZING METHOD AND DEVICE EMPLOYING IT A plurality of elements can be analyzed simultaneously with high sensitivity using a microchip. The microchip (1) comprises a substrate (30), a channel (23) formed in the substrate (30), and an analyzing part (10) consisting of a part ... | 06/11/2009 |
| 20090129541 | IN SITU INDICATOR DETECTION AND QUANTITATION TO CORRELATE WITH AN ADDITIVE An additive formulation includes a carrier material, a first additive present in the carrier material at a first additive concentration, and a tracer present in the carrier material at a first tracer concentration. The tracer is a metal amenable to detection by X-ray fl... | 05/21/2009 |
| 20090086898 | ANALYTICAL X-RAY TUBE FOR CLOSE COUPLED SAMPLE ANALYSIS An x-ray device and method useful in performing close coupled sample analyses. The x-ray device includes an evacuated enclosure having a window and in which is disposed a cathode assembly, control grid, insulator, and anode arranged so that the anode is interposed betwe... | 04/02/2009 |
| 20090086896 | Tool based X-ray fluorescence visualizing, imaging, or information providing Certain embodiments of one aspect relates to inducing at least one induced X-ray fluorescing photon within an at least some matter of an at least a portion of an at least one individual responsive to an at least some input energy being applied to the at least some matte... | 04/02/2009 |
