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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8111809 | Diagnostic delivery service Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8041008 | Diagnostic delivery service Systems, methods, and other modalities are described for (a) obtaining an indication relating to an emission module (which may be dangerous, e.g.) or its user (who may be untrained, e.g.) and for (b) configuring the module or causing an irradiation (for imaging, e.g... | 10/18/2011 |
| 7974381 | Systems, methods and apparatus for a mobile imaging system equipped with fuel cells Systems, methods and apparatus are provided through which in some embodiments, a mobile imaging system includes one or more fuel cells. Some embodiments include further electric power sources, such as battery and/or an external AC power source. ... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7864923 | Radiation detecting cassette and radiation image capturing system A radiation detecting cassette includes an IC card detector which detects insertion of an IC card in a slot, outputs a detection signal representing that the IC card is inserted in the slot, and reads ID information stored in the IC card. An ID checker of the radiat... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7839976 | X-ray device The X-ray device comprises an X-ray source and a high-voltage generator for supplying the X-ray source with voltage, wherein the high-voltage generator has an intermediate circuit voltage generator and a high-voltage generator, the high-voltage generator is connecte... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7684544 | Portable digital radiographic devices A portable handheld digital radiographic device is disclosed. The device has a touchscreen interface, an x-ray generator, and a computer system. These components are integrated into one combined device that is designed to be small, lightweight and portable. ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7561668 | Radiation detecting cassette and radiation image capturing system A radiation detecting cassette includes an IC card detector which detects insertion of an IC card in a slot, outputs a detection signal representing that the IC card is inserted in the slot, and reads ID information stored in the IC card. An ID checker of the radiat... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7522704 | Battery-powered portable x-ray imaging apparatus A battery-powered x-ray imaging apparatus uses a battery with a reduced capacity as a power source. The x-ray imaging apparatus includes a DC-AC converting part for converting a direct current of a battery to an alternating current, a high-voltage transformer for in... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7443951 | Exempt source for an x-ray fluorescence device An x-ray fluorescence (XRF) device and a method for using the same to analyze a sample are described. The EMRXG source of the XRF device has a configuration that allows a greater amount of EMRXG to impinge on the sample being analyzed. The x-ray detector of the XRF ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7430274 | XRF analyzer An XRF system, preferably handheld, includes an X-ray source for directing X-rays to a sample, a detector responsive to X-rays emitted by the sample, and a filter assembly with multiple filter materials located between the X-ray source and the detector. An analyzer ... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7397895 | Mobile computerized tomography (CT) imaging system with cordless and wireless capabilities A mobile CT imaging system comprising a frame; a CT imaging unit mounted to the frame, wherein the CT imaging unit is adapted to scan anatomical objects and generate images of the same; a transport mechanism mounted to the frame, wherein the transport mechanism comp... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7349525 | X-ray sources An anode for an X-ray source is formed in two parts, a main part (18) and a collimating part (22). The main part (18) has the target region (20) formed on it. The two parts between them define an electron aperture (36) through whic... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342998 | X-ray detector quick-connect connection system An x-ray system quick-connect connection is disclosed to allow an end-user to de-couple a portable x-ray detector from an x-ray scanner/host. The quick-connect connection is accessible by the end-user without removal of a service panel that exposes an interior servi... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7336472 | Systems and methods for illuminating a spark gap in an electric discharge weapon An electric discharge weapon includes a high voltage circuit, a control circuit, and a light source. The high voltage circuit includes a spark gap having a breakdown voltage affected by light. A magnitude of an electric discharge of the weapon is related to the brea... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7322745 | Single boom cargo scanning system The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection syste... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7305065 | X-ray generator with voltage doubler Between terminals of secondary windings in a high-voltage transformer (3), there are connected in parallel input side terminals of a plurality of diode full bridge circuits each via voltage maintaining means such as a capacitor maintaining a voltage peak valu... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7302037 | Rotating gamma system visual inspection camera A method and system of visual inspection for use with a gamma system includes a monitoring device connected within a housing proximate to a mechanical indicator of the rotating gamma system for capturing data comprising at least one of positional and operational dat... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7302032 | Mammographic system and apparatus A mammographic apparatus comprises an identification information reader and the identification information reader transmits the cassette identification information read by the identification information reader together with the radiography execution information to t... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7252182 | Vibration isolation structure for image forming apparatus A vibration isolation structure for an image-forming apparatus includes an exposure unit disposed in a vehicle compartment, for applying radiation to a subject and capturing a radiation image of the subject; a support post fixedly mounted in the compartment of the v... | 08/07/2007 |
| 7233645 | Systems and methods for controlling an X-ray source A control system for an X-ray source includes a sensor interface for receiving one or more sensor signals representative of operation of the X-ray source; a programmable controller operative in response to the one or more sensor signals and a sequence of control ins... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7224769 | Digital x-ray camera Portable x-ray devices and methods for using such devices are described. The devices have an x-ray tube powered by an integrated power system. The x-ray tube is shielded with a low-density insulating material containing a high-Z substance. The devices can also have ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7197112 | Method of positioning a mobile X-ray detector unit of an X-ray system, X-ray system and mobile X-ray detector unit Method of positioning a mobile X-ray detector unit of an X-ray system, X-ray system and mobile X-ray detector unit. method is described for positioning a mobile X-ray detector unit (25, 26) of an X-ray system (1). The X-ray system (1) dep... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7190761 | X-ray image radiographing method and radiographing apparatus A X-ray image radiographing method of detecting a X-ray image passing an object irradiated with X-ray emitted from a X-ray tube by a X-ray detector, includes a step of increasing a sharpness of an image lowered due to penumbra by enhancing an edge of the image with ... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7175345 | Dental x-ray apparatus A dental x-ray apparatus (10) includes a tube head (11) formed from a cast zinc material. Structural components of tube head (11) include such component (20) formed from a plastic material impregnated with a high molecular weight substanc... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7145988 | Sealed electron beam source A sealed electron beam source (12) for an imaging tube (16) is provided. The beam source (12) includes a source housing (50) with a source window (54) having a first voltage potential and a source electrode (52) having a sec... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7125164 | Digital radiography apparatus A digital radiography apparatus. The apparatus includes a support member having a first axis; a bucky; and a mounting member attached to the support member and supporting the bucky. The mounting members is adapted to move the bucky substantially along a second axis ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7110505 | X-ray source and nondestructive inspector The present invention discloses an X-ray source comprising an X-ray source including a high-voltage applying part for generating an X-ray projecting from a bulb part; a power supply including an insulating block molding therein a voltage generating part for supplyin... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7106829 | X-ray tube, x-ray generator, and inspection system An x-ray emitting window is formed at a front end face, and a taper surface tilted with respect to the x-ray emitting direction is formed near the emitting window, whereby an object to be inspected can be prevented from abutting against the front end face even if th... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7085353 | X-ray tube The present invention discloses an X-ray tube comprising a vacuum envelope comprising a first tubular part having an X-ray exit window in an opening on a leading end side and an attachment flange on a base end side, and a second tubular part communicating with the i... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7031433 | X-ray source and a nondestructive inspector The present invention discloses an X-ray source comprising an X-ray source including a high-voltage applying part for generating an X-ray projecting from a bulb part; a power supply including an insulating block molding therein a voltage generating part for supplyin... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7020238 | Adapter and analyzer device for performing X-ray fluorescence analysis on hot surfaces The measurement head (101) of an X-ray fluorescence analyzer device is protected against heat from a hot target by using an adapter (201). It comprises a sheet of material having low thermal conductivity and has a three-dimensional shape that follows t... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7016462 | Ionic pre-concentration XRF identification and analysis device, system and method A device, system and method for detecting and measuring concentrations of elements in fluids comprises: flowing a fluid through a central flow interelectrode gap of an ionic preconcentration cell separating an upper high specific surface area electrode from a lower ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7016467 | Mobile digital radiography x-ray apparatus and system A mobile x-ray apparatus for generating a digital x-ray image and transmitting it to a remote site, includes: (a) a first computer; (b) a flat panel detector in communication with the first computer; and (c) an x-ray cart assembly removably supporting the first comp... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6999558 | Mobile radiographic apparatus, radiographic system, radiographic method, program, computer-readable storage medium, and information system In a radiographic method using a mobile radiographic apparatus including an image generating unit which includes photoelectric conversion elements and generates radiographic image data of an object, key information for selecting radiographic request information is t... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6945694 | Dental X-ray apparatus A dental x-ray apparatus (10) includes a tube head (11) formed from a cast zinc material. Structural components of tube head (11) include such component (20) formed from a plastic material impregnated with a high molecular weight substanc... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6931099 | High-energy X-ray imaging device and method therefor The present invention relates to a high-energy X-ray imaging device that is suitable for precise medical diagnosis and capable of enhancing the accuracy of nondestructive examinations. The high-energy X-ray imaging device of the present invention includes an electro... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6925150 | Method and apparatus for providing a miniature, flexible voltage upconverter A method and apparatus for providing a miniaturized, flexible high voltage up-converter. Aspects of the invention are particularly useful in providing an apparatus comprising a plurality of up-converting modules while also allowing the apparatus to maintain a desire... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6816573 | X-ray generating apparatus, X-ray imaging apparatus, and X-ray inspection system The voltage applied to a first grid electrode 71 of an X-ray tube 11 by a grid voltage control section 110 is controlled with reference to a predetermined negative voltage from a negative voltage generating section 112 when an object 5... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6754306 | Portable medical digital radiography assembly A portable medical digital radiography apparatus includes a ruggedized transport case housing several system components, a digital X-ray image sensor and an X-ray generator. The digital X-ray image sensor is hingedly coupled to a stand that is mounted to the ruggedi... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6705758 | Steering arrangement for mobile x-ray apparatus A mobile X-ray apparatus has a carriage provided with at least one pair of independently driven driving wheels and a motor. The carriage includes a driving handle, which comprises sidebars, attached to a rotation axis solidly fixed to the carriage, and a crossbar, w... | 03/16/2004 |
