Class 376/151 - Fusion targets or pellets

Subclass of Class 376 - Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Definition: Subject matter wherein either (a) the two nuclei are caused
No. of patents: 22
Last issue date: 08/02/2005

Number	Title	Issue Date
6925137	Small neutron generator using a high current electron bombardment ion source and methods of treating tumors therewith A neutron generator includes a modular arrangement of a high current electron bombardment ion source, providing deuterium(D) and/or tritium(T) ions, a high voltage acceleration stage to accelerate the ions and raise the ion energy to the order of 100 keV, and an occ...	08/02/2005
6654433	Method and machine for producing energy by nuclear fusion reactions An experimental machine (1) for producing low-temperature nuclear fusion reactions, wherein an ion source (3) feeds a flux of positive deuterium ions to a reaction chamber (2) housing a target (5) defined by active elements (30, 31) and by an aggregate of...	11/25/2003
5949835	Steady-state, high dose neutron generation and concentration apparatus and method for deuterium atoms A steady-state source of neutrons is produced within an electrically grounded and temperature controlled chamber confining tritium or deuterium plasma at a predetermined density to effect implantation of ions in the surface of a palladium target rod coate...	09/07/1999
5487094	Double-layer pellet, method of manufacturing the same, and apparatus for manufacturing the same A pellet carrier disc is movably held between two cooling blocks. The disc is vertically moved, setting its through hole into axial alignment with a first hole of the block. Deuterium gas is supplied into the through hole through the hole, and cooled and ...	01/23/1996
5392319	Accelerator-based neutron irradiation System and apparatus for producing neutron beams having an energy spectrum and intensity suitable for use in neutron capture therapy. The apparatus employs a rotating carriage which supports an annular target support region carrying a target material such...	02/21/1995
4935194	High-flux neutron generator comprising a long-life target A neutron generator comprising a target (16) which is struck by a hydrogen isotope ion beam and which is formed by a structure comprising a thin absorbing active layer (19) deposited on a carrier layer (18). In accordance with the invention, on the two ab...	06/19/1990
4701379	Boron hydride polymer coated substrates A method is disclosed for coating a substrate with a uniformly smooth layer of a boron hydride polymer. The method comprises providing a reaction chamber which contains the substrate and the boron hydride plasma. A boron hydride feed stock is introduced i...	10/20/1987
4696782	Ore irradiator An irradiator for irradiating lumps of ore, to activate a selected substance in the ore by neutron activation, consists of a cylindrical chamber 10, a vibrated conical base 20 to control passage of the lumps through the chamber 10, and at least one coaxia...	09/29/1987
4666651	High energy neutron generator A high energy neutron generator for use in neutron therapy. The generator comprises a source for charged particles (preferably protons) with an energy level equal to at least 15 MeV, a target constituted by at least two lithium deuteride elements, whose thickn...	05/19/1987
4650328	Apparatus for determining the filling pressure of a plurality of microballoons A simple apparatus for removably holding a plurality of microballoons during filling and determination of the pressure of the gas fill. The subject apparatus permits the manipulation of substantial numbers of microballoons necessary for the rapidly growin...	03/17/1987
4582667	Target arrangement for spallation-neutron-sources A target arrangement for spallation-neutron-sources, according to which target material is continuously present at the point of incidence of a proton beam. The target material is arranged at the periphery of a rotary wheel which is internally cooled....	04/15/1986
4404255	Colloidal coating for small three dimensional articles, and particularly for fusion targets having glass shells Extremely small, three-dimensional articles, such as fusion targets having glass shells (20 to 500 microns in diameter) are coated with alternate layers of colloidal materials. This is accomplished by depositing particles of opposite charge from colloidal...	09/13/1983
4390567	Method of forming graded polymeric coatings or films Very smooth polymeric coatings or films graded in atomic number and density can readily be formed by first preparing the coating or film from the desired monomeric material and then contacting it with a fluid containing a metal or a mixture of metals for ...	06/28/1983
4376752	Foam encapsulated targets Foam encapsulated laser-fusion targets wherein a quantity of thermonuclear fuel is embedded in low density, microcellular foam which serves as an electron conduction channel for symmetrical implosion of the fuel by illumination of the target by one or mor...	03/15/1983
4366112	Solid evacuated microspheres of hydrogen A method is provided for producing solid, evacuated microspheres comprised of hydrogen. The spheres are produced by forming a jet of liquid hydrogen and exciting mechanical waves on the jet of appropriate frequency so that the jet breaks up into drops wit...	12/28/1982
4360495	Target arrangement for spallation-neutron-sources A target arrangement for spallation-neutron-sources, according to which tet material is continuously present at the point of incidence of a proton beam. The target material is arranged at the periphery of a rotary wheel which is internally cooled....	11/23/1982
4315958	Colloidal coating for small three dimensional articles, and particularly for fusion targets having glass shells Extremely small, three-dimensional articles, such as fusion targets having glass shells (20 to 500 microns in diameter) are coated with alternate layers of colloidal materials. This is accomplished by depositing particles of opposite charge from colloidal...	02/16/1982
4298804	Neutron generator having a target A neutron generator having a target which is hit by a beam of hydrogen ions. The target comprises a metal layer having a large coefficient of absorption for hydrogen, which is provided on a carrier layer of a metal having small coefficients of absorption ...	11/03/1981
4076990	Tube target for fusion neutron generator A target for a fusion neutron generator consisting of planar arrays of parallel tubes through which a cooling liquid is circulated. The target is relatively thin, and can be used to intercept two ion beams simultaneously, one on the front and the other on...	02/28/1978
4055686	Method of forming metal hydride films There is disclosed a method of forming a continuous, thin film of stoichiometric metal hydride such as titanium dihydride, titanium dideuteride, or titanium ditritide on a substrate which may be of metal, glass or the like. The substrate is first cleaned,...	10/25/1977
3963934	Tritium target for neutron source A tritium target for a neutron source that comprises a target layer of tritiated titanium sandwiched between layers of aluminum oxide which act to inhibit diffusion of tritium out of the target layer, a layer of aluminum on the front or beam side of said ...	06/15/1976
3940617	Method for nondestructive fuel assay of laser fusion targets A method for nondestructively determining the deuterium and tritium content of laser fusion targets by counting the x rays produced by the interaction of tritium beta particles with the walls of the microballoons used to contain the deuterium and tritium ...	02/24/1976

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