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20080203328 | OUTER SPACE SUN SCREEN FOR REDUCING GLOBAL WARMING - A large number of bubbles or other thin-walled hollow objects are deployed in outer space to form a sun screen. Portions of the solar radiation incident on the sun screen are reflected or absorbed. Since those portions will not reach the earth, deploying the sun screen over very large areas can have a significant impact towards reducing global warming. | 08-28-2008 |
20080203329 | Method and devices to control global warming - A method and devices to control global warming of the earth's environs are described. The method places devices in the form of particles, between the sun and the earth to block a portion of the solar radiation impinging on the earth. The devices comprise dispersed high effective surface area to weight ratio particles of various compositions and geometric shapes. In one embodiment, the devices are placed in earth orbit; in second embodiment, the particles are placed in a syncronis solar orbit. Blockage of a portion of the solar radiation directed toward the earth occurs via Rayleigh and Mie scattering, direct reflection and absorption. | 08-28-2008 |
20080203330 | Shielding assembly for semiconductor manufacturing apparatus and method of using the same - A shielding assembly for use in a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, such as an ion implantation apparatus, includes one or more removable shielding members configured to cover inner surfaces of a mass analyzing chamber. The shielding assembly reduces process by-products from accumulating on the inner surfaces. In one embodiment, a shielding assembly includes first and second shielding members, each having a unitary construction and configured to cover a magnetic area in the mass analyzing chamber. The shielding members desirably are made entirely of graphite or impregnated graphite to minimize contamination of the semiconductor device being processed caused by metal particles eroded from the inner surfaces of the mass analyzing chamber. | 08-28-2008 |
20080210892 | Radiation-Shielding Container Having Status-Indicative Labeling System - One or more aspects of the invention is directed to a radiation-shielding container for housing a radiopharmaceutical. A labeling system is attached to an exterior surface of the container. The labeling system is adapted to selectively convert from a first state to a second state. In the first state, the labeling system indicates a first condition of the radiopharmaceutical. For example, in the first state, the labeling system can show that the radiopharmaceutical is ready for administering. In the second state, the labeling system indicates a second condition of the radiopharmaceutical. For example, in the second state, the labeling system can show that the radiopharmaceutical has been administered, and/or that a syringe that was used to administer the radiopharmaceutical is now a biohazard. | 09-04-2008 |
20080217564 | Protected control console apparatuses - An apparatus for control of a procedure, comprising: a communications interface; a control console, wherein the control console is adapted to provide control commands via the communications interface to at least one of: at least one imaging device or at least one medical instrument used to perform the procedure; and, at least one radiation shield attached to the control console and positioned between the control console and a patient on which the procedure is being performed, wherein the apparatus is separately movable from at least one of the at least one imaging device, the patient or the at least one medical instrument. | 09-11-2008 |
20080245978 | Shielded Device Containment Vessel - A device containment apparatus includes a vessel for storing a radioactive explosive device. The vessel includes an outer wall defining an interior area. A shield formed of radiation shielding material is positioned adjacent the vessel for minimizing dispersal of radioactive material from the interior area of the vessel. | 10-09-2008 |
20080265184 | ION BEAM BLOCKING COMPONENT AND ION BEAM BLOCKING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An ion beam blocking component suitable for blocking an ion beam generated by an ion source of an ion implanter is provided. The blocking component includes a front plate, a back plate, and a plurality of side plates. The front plate has at least one opening. The back plate is behind the front plate, and has a plurality of grooves formed on one surface thereof facing the front plate. The side plates are connected between the front plate and the back plate, and a receiving space is formed between these plates. | 10-30-2008 |
20080296519 | Apparatus and Method for Absorption of Incident Gamma Radiation and its Conversion to Outgoing Radiation at Less Penetrating, Lower Energies and Frequencies - Gamma radiation ( | 12-04-2008 |
20080302981 | Light-transmitting electromagnetic wave-shielding material - The present invention provides a light-transmitting electromagnetic wave-shielding material for use in displays or in-vehicle panels each having a polarizing plate or a retardation plate, wherein the light-transmitting electromagnetic wave-shielding material undergoes no generation of light interference fringes and is satisfactory in visibility even through sunglasses, goggles, glare-proof panels or glare-proof window materials having polarizing capability. By using unstretched light-transmitting organic polymer materials low in molecular orientation or small in molecular orientation unevenness as the base substrate of an electromagnetic wave-shielding layer, the light-transmitting electromagnetic wave-shielding material excellent in light interference fringe prevention capability can be obtained. | 12-11-2008 |
20090001297 | System and Method for Excluding Electromagnetic Waves from a Protected Region - A module for receiving one or more electromagnetic waves moving along a path in a direction of propagation. The module includes a first electrically conductive strip disposed in a first pattern and a second substantially electrically conductive strip disposed in a second pattern. The first and second strips are positioned substantially parallel to each other and spaced apart, and are electrically connected to each other. The first and second patterns are substantially opposite to each other, so that current passing through the first and second strips generates respective electromagnetic fields which are substantially opposed to each other. The first strip is positionable in the path of the electromagnetic wave and substantially transverse to the direction of propagation, to provide a protected region from which said at least one electromagnetic wave is substantially excluded. | 01-01-2009 |
20090020712 | PLATING PROCESSING METHOD, LIGHT TRANSMITTING CONDUCTIVE FILM AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE SHIELDING FILM - A plating processing method comprises performing a continuous electrolytic plating of the surface of a film having a surface resistivity in the range of 1 Ωf/Sq to 1000 Ω/Sq, wherein a distance between the lowest contacting part of a negative electrode with the film and a plating liquid is in the range of 0.5 cm to 15 cm. | 01-22-2009 |
20090039295 | DETACHABLE INNER SHIELD - A detachable inner shield suitable for an isolation bushing of an ion implanter is provided. The inner shield is mounted on an inside of the isolation bushing and completely fitting the inside of the isolation bushing. | 02-12-2009 |
20090072169 | Leak Resistant Syringe Cover - A cover for a syringe includes an elongated flexible envelope and an absorbent material. The elongated flexible envelope includes a body portion and a needle-receiving portion. The body portion has a first end that defines an opening and an opposite second end. The needle-receiving portion extends from the second end of the body portion and terminates in a distal end. The body portion and the needle-receiving portion define a cavity of sufficient size to allow the syringe to be placed therein. The cavity is in communication with the opening. The envelope is made of a material that is impervious to liquid. The absorbent material is disposed in the distal end of the needle-receiving portion. | 03-19-2009 |
20090078891 | RADIATION SHIELDING SHEET - A radiation shielding sheet formed by filling a shielding material into an organic polymer material. The shielding material is an oxide powder containing at least one element selected from the group consisting of lanthanum (La), cerium (Ce), praseodymium (Pr), neodymium (Nd), samarium (Sm), europium (Eu) and gadolinium (Gd). The oxide powder has an average grain size of 1 to 20 μm, and a volumetric ratio of the shielding material filled in the radiation shielding sheet is 40 to 80 vol. %. | 03-26-2009 |
20090084993 | RADIATION IMAGE DETECTOR - A radiation image detector includes a radiation-image-detector main body and a vacuum container. The radiation-image-detector main body generates charges by irradiation with an electromagnetic wave for recording that carries a radiation image and records the radiation image by accumulating the charges. The vacuum container is sealed to store the radiation-image-detector main body in a vacuum. | 04-02-2009 |
20090108216 | Relocatable radiation shield for a container scanner - A shield for radiation used for scanning freight containers is relocatable by cranes and lifts found in freight terminals. The relocatable radiation shield comprises a shield block having at least one solid shielding layer. A layer of the relocatable shield is adapted to hold a shielding fluid for altering a shielding property of the relocatable shield. The fluid-containing layer may optionally be a fluid container attached to or partially embedded within the shield block. The shielding fluid may be removed to reduce the weight of the relocatable radiation shield. In some embodiments the relocatable shield has a channel large enough for passage of a freight container on a conveyance such as a railroad car. An extended shielding structure for shielding a selected path may be assembled from two or more relocatable radiation shields. Some embodiments of a relocatable radiation shield include a freight container. | 04-30-2009 |
20090194713 | SHIELDING FOR IONIZING RADIATION - A shielding ( | 08-06-2009 |
20090230334 | Lightweight Radiation Protection Material for a Large Energy Application Range - The invention relates to a lead substitute material for radiation protection purposes, wherein the lead substitute material comprises from 12 to 22 wt. % matrix material, from 0 to 75 wt. % Sn or Sn compounds, from 0 to 73 wt. % W or W compounds, from 0 to 80 wt. % Bi or Bi compounds, and wherein not more than one of the constituents is 0 wt. %, for nominal overall lead equivalents of from 0.25 to 2.00 mm. The invention relates further to a lead substitute material that additionally comprises one or more of the elements Er, Ho, Dy, Tb, Gd, Eu, Sm, La, Ce, Nd, Cs, Ba, I, Ta, Hf, Lu, Yb, Tm, Th, U and/or their compounds and/or CsI. | 09-17-2009 |
20090242809 | Radiation-Shielding Glass and Method of Manufacturing the Same - Provided is a radiation-shielding glass, including a glass composition in % by mass of 10 to 35% SiO | 10-01-2009 |
20090272921 | LAMINATED LEAD-FREE X-RAY PROTECTION MATERIAL - Laminated lead-free radiation protection material ( | 11-05-2009 |
20090278062 | METHODS OF USING RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL PIGS - A pharmaceutical pig is used to transport a syringe containing a liquid radiopharmaceutical from a radiopharmacy to a medical facility for administration to a patient. The pharmaceutical pig includes an elongate polymer cap that is removably attached to an elongate polymer base. The elongate polymer cap includes a cap shell that completely encloses a cap shielding element and the elongate polymer base includes a base shell that completely encloses a base shielding element. Preferably the polymer utilized for the cap shell and the base shell is polycarbonate resin, e.g., LEXAN®. An inner liner is not utilized and the cap shielding element and the base shielding element, which are preferably, but not necessarily, made of lead, are completely sealed and unexposed. | 11-12-2009 |
20100006781 | HOLLOW GRID AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A hollow grid that can be manufactured easily, capable of inhibiting the generation of moire fringes, and absorbing less transmitted X-rays is provided. The hollow grid uses no intermediate material that is capable of transmitting the X-rays. X-ray shielding members are located at intervals of an integral multiple of a pixel pitch of a two-dimensional radiation detector. The X-ray shielding members are held by adhering to the upper and lower wrapping members. Therefore, through a sensitivity correction, the structure, in which the generation of moire fringe is difficult, is provided. Since the hollow grid is assembled by means of an assembling jig, the intervals of the X-ray shielding members can be formed easily with high precision. The quality variation of the completed hollow grids is small, and the product precision is high. | 01-14-2010 |
20100006782 | Detection device - A detection device with at least one detector and a processing unit for processing signals of the detector is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the detection device includes at least one cooling unit for cooling the detector and the processing unit. A shielding is provided for the detector and the processing unit. The shielding includes at least two linked sections, of which a first section has a higher electrical conductivity than a second section, the second section being in thermal contact with the cooling unit. | 01-14-2010 |
20100019175 | SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING DEVICE AND BEAM-SHAPING MASK - A manufacturing method of a semiconductor thin film decreases the number of and controls the direction of crystal grain boundaries. A first beam irradiated onto amorphous silicon produces a radial temperature gradient centered on a tip of a concave. This forms a crystal grain in the concave tip, which grows in both the beam width and length direction. After the second beam and on, growth is repeated using the crystal grain formed in the tip of the concave as the seed. This forms a band-form crystal grain with a wider than that of the conventional narrow-line beam, with the tip of the concave being the start point. Further, by setting the periphery of the concave pattern to be equal or less than the crystal grain diameter in the direction vertical to the beam scanning direction, it is possible to form the band-form crystal grain being lined continuously. | 01-28-2010 |
20100044599 | Bismuth compounds composite - A bismuth compound composite having a polymer matrix and a bismuth compound therein. The bismuth compound may be bismuth oxide, or other bismuth compounds. The polymer may be any of a very wide range of materials or combinations thereof. Binder, secondary fillers or other third components may be added. By means of use of various bismuth compounds, polymers, and third components, the physical, radiological and electrical properties of the finished products may be tailored to achieve desired properties. In addition, the invention teaches that radiation shielding, insulators, and combined radiation shield/insulators may be fashioned from the composite. A wide range of production methods may be employed, including but not limited to liquid resin casting. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051833 | Energy Modulator for Modulating an Energy of a Particle Beam - An energy modulator for use with a particle source that provides a beam of particles includes a first block moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the first block is at the second position, it is in a path of the beam, and a second block moveable relative to the first block, wherein the second block and the first block are offset from each other in a direction of the beam, wherein the first block has a first energy absorption characteristic, and the second block has a second energy absorption characteristic that is different from the first energy absorption characteristic. | 03-04-2010 |
20100176314 | Radiation absorber with structural element - The invention is a composite radiation absorber made up of a rubber or rubber like matrix material filled containing a radiation absorptive element, or a plurality of radiation absorptive elements, combined with a structural member or members that will support the shape and substantial portions of mass of the composite during use. This structural support characteristic offers significant advantages to users in the shielding of undesirable radiation fields in areas not able to support shielding material loads alone. No prior art could be found relating to the useful combination of structural and weight supportive elements used in otherwise flexible composite radiation absorptive materials. | 07-15-2010 |
20100176315 | Sheet for Shielding Soft X-Rays in a Remover Using Soft X-Rays that Removes Static Charges and a Method of Manufacturing It | 07-15-2010 |
20100176316 | RADIATION-SHIELDING MATERIAL USING HYDROGEN-FILLED GLASS MICROSPHERES - A radiation-shielding material is made of hydrogen-filed glass microspheres embedded within a suitable binder and held within a suitable support structure. The shielding material can be customized to various radiation field environments by adding a metallic coating to the microspheres or adding metal to the binder. In addition, the microspheres can be filled with a combination of gases or supplemented by other microspheres filled with different gases to meet specific radiation shielding requirements. | 07-15-2010 |
20100200779 | Pressure transducers employing radiation hardened electronics - There is disclosed a transducer employing radiation hardened electronics. Essentially a sensor assembly is positioned in a front section of a housing where the sensor assembly is coupled to an electronic module via terminals which connect the sensor to the module. The electronic module assembly is surrounded by an internal tungsten housing which is formed from a first tungsten “U” shaped cross-sectional member coupled to a second tungsten “U” shaped cross-sectional enclosure. The two members are coupled together and totally surround the electronic assembly. The members as held together are positioned within the housing by outer shell members to form a complete housing assembly whereby the electronic assembly and its associated terminal pins are totally surrounded by the tungsten holder section and the tungsten enclosure section. | 08-12-2010 |
20100243923 | TRANSPARENT ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE-SHIELDING FILTER AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THEREOF, AND CONDUCTIVE FILM - A transparent electromagnetic wave-shielding filter, containing a support, a conductive layer provided on the support, and a hard coat layer provided on the conductive layer,
| 09-30-2010 |
20100258752 | OPTICAL FILTER, OPTICAL FILTER FOR DISPLAY, AND DISPLAY AND PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL PROVIDED WITH THE OPTICAL FILTER - An optical filter having excellent durability and a display including the same is provided. The optical filter contains therein a transparent substrate, a mesh-shaped electromagnetic shield layer provided on the substrate, and a functional layer provided on the electromagnetic shield layer. The electromagnetic shield layer of the invention is characterized by a surface roughness (Ra) exceeding 0.02 μm. | 10-14-2010 |
20100308238 | RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION DEVICE - A radiation protection device, wherein it includes functional areas where anthropometric and adhesive material are located in the same or other discreet area. It also includes a use recording and/or control system. | 12-09-2010 |
20100327193 | SHUTTER SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a shutter system operable between an open position, and a closed position operable to avoid unintended exposure of a surface to radiant flux, wherein said shutter system comprises at least one pair of shields, and an axis for each shield, wherein a first axis is connected to an end part of a first shield, and coincides with the turning axis of the first shield, wherein a second axis, in the shape of an angled arm, is connected to an end part of a second shield and the turning axis of the second shield is parallel to the turning axis of said first shield and is arranged at a distance from the second shield. | 12-30-2010 |
20110037003 | MULTI-AXIS ARTICULATED SOLAR LIGHT SHADE FOR SPACE-BASED SENSORS - In one or more embodiments, a multi-axis articulated solar light shade that protects elements of a space-based sensor from direct solar illumination includes a base; a partial conical baffle tube having a first end portion, a second end portion, an elongated curved portion defining a shade between the first and second end portions, and an opening defined in an interior of the elongated curved portion, the first end portion rotatably attached to the base; and a visor pivotably attached to the second end portion. The partial conical baffle tube may be selectively rotated about a sensor line-of-sight in response to the sun's position relative to the sensor line-of-sight; and the visor may be selectively pivoted relative to the partial conical baffle tube in response to the sun's position relative to the sensor line-of-sight so as to protect the sensor from the direct solar illumination at any given time or any given orbital position. | 02-17-2011 |
20110068283 | ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ABSORPTION COMPONENT AND DEVICE - The invention provides electromagnetic wave absorption components and device. The electromagnetic wave absorption component includes an electromagnetic shield constituted by at least one material selected from the group consisting of a carbon nanocoil and a carbon fiber, and a solidified layer formed of a mixture of a solidifiable material and the electromagnetic shield after solidification. Another embodiment of the electromagnetic wave absorption component includes an electromagnetic shield constituted by at least one material selected from the group consisting of a carbon nanocoil and a carbon fiber, and a solidified layer, formed by solidifying a solidifiable material, applicable to encapsulating the electromagnetic shield. Further, the electromagnetic wave absorption device is formed by stacking at least two of the above-mentioned electromagnetic wave absorption components. | 03-24-2011 |
20110101254 | ACCELERATED PARTICLE IRRADIATION EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURE OF STORAGE CHAMBER - Accelerated particle irradiation equipment, which performs irradiation of accelerated particles, includes an irradiation device and a storage chamber. The irradiation device includes a rotating unit rotatable about a rotation axis, and performs irradiation of the accelerated particles generated by a particle accelerator. The irradiation device is stored in the storage chamber. The rotating unit of the irradiation device includes a protruding portion that protrudes further to the outside in the radial direction as compared to the main body of the rotating unit. Storage recesses in which the protruding portion forming a peripheral edge portion of the rotating unit maybe stored are formed on radiation shield walls of the storage chamber. The storage recesses are formed along the rotation direction of the protruding portion. | 05-05-2011 |
20110127451 | RADIATION SHIELDING METHOD AND RADIATION SHIELDING DEVICE - To include a step of installing a hollow container ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110291031 | INTRA-ORAL DEVICE FOR PROTECTING ORAL TISSUES DURING RADIATION TREATMENT - An intra-oral device for protecting oral tissues during radiation treatment is disclosed. In an embodiment, the device includes substantially a U-shaped upper member and lower members coupled to the upper member at their first and the second ends, and a substantially oval-shaped protective element disposed between the first ends of the upper and lower members and the second ends of the upper and lower members and movably coupled with one of the upper or lower members so as to provide for a three-dimensional spatial adjustment of the protective element between the first and second ends of the upper and lower members. The upper and lower members are configured to receive upper and lower teeth of a patient and the protective element is configured to engage a tongue of the patient so that the tongue is selectively positioned for treatment and/or diagnostic procedures. | 12-01-2011 |
20110291032 | ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING COMPOSITION, ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING DEVICE, ANTI-ELECTROSTATIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING STRUCTURE - An electromagnetic shielding composition includes a carrier, a plurality of metal nanowires, and a plurality of nanoparticles. The plurality of metal nanowires are dispersed within the carrier and are in an amount of from 1 to 95 percent by weight of the electromagnetic shielding composition. The plurality of nanoparticles are dispersed within the carrier and are in an amount of from 0.5 to 60 percent by weight of the electromagnetic shielding composition. | 12-01-2011 |
20120012764 | INFRARED SIGNAL BLINDER SYSTEM AND METHOD - An infrared signal blinder is provided that blocks infrared light signals from reaching an infrared receiver that is configured with an electronic device. The blinder includes a hollow body portion having an inner surface and an outer surface, and further having a first open end a second open end. The first open end is larger than the second open end. Further, a base portion is provided at the first open end or the second open end. The base portion includes a bore that is at least partially aligned with the first open end or the second open end. The infrared signal blinder is coupleable to an electronic device configured with an infrared receiver. The infrared signal blinder is configured to shield at least one communication signal from reaching the infrared receiver. | 01-19-2012 |
20120025111 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD ABSORBING COMPOSITION - This invention relates to the field of an electromagnetic (EM) field absorbing composition, in particular, those capable of providing absorbance in the frequency of commercial radar. The composition finds particular use as a radar absorbing coating for wind turbines, in particular for use in onshore and offshore environments. There are further provided coated surfaces comprising the composition, methods of absorbing EM radiation, and methods of use of such a composition, such that a surface coated in the composition is capable of absorbing EM radiation. There is provided an electromagnetic radiation absorbing composition comprising elongate carbon elements with an average longest dimension in the range of 50 to 1 000 microns, with a thickness in the range of 1 to 15 microns and present in the range of from 0.5 to 20 volume % dried, in a non conductive binder. | 02-02-2012 |
20120068092 | Apparatus And Method For Attenuating High Energy Radiation - An apparatus for attenuating high energy radiation including an attenuation member for attenuating high energy radiation in a high energy radiation field emitted from a high energy radiation source towards a subject. A control unit is provided for selectively activating the attenuation member. A method for attenuating high energy radiation is also disclosed. | 03-22-2012 |
20120097871 | ENERGY MODULATOR FOR MODULATING AN ENERGY OF A PARTICLE BEAM - An energy modulator for use with a particle source that provides a beam of particles includes a first block moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the first block is at the second position, it is in a path of the beam, and a second block moveable relative to the first block, wherein the second block and the first block are offset from each other in a direction of the beam, wherein the first block has a first energy absorption characteristic, and the second block has a second energy absorption characteristic that is different from the first energy absorption characteristic. | 04-26-2012 |
20120168649 | NEAR-INFRARED SHIELDING COATING AGENT CURABLE AT ORDINARY TEMPERATURES, NEAR INFRARED SHIELDING FILM USING SAME, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - Provided is a near-infrared shielding coating agent containing: (1) an inorganic near-infrared absorbing agent; (2) a tetrafunctional silicon compound represented by general formula Si(OR1) | 07-05-2012 |
20120175534 | METAL FOAMS - There is described an open cell porous structure the cells of which are optionally filled with an elastomeric or thermosetting plastic comprising a nanocrystalline metallic or nanocrystalline metal matrix composite coating wherein the nanocrystals have a crystallite size of from about 5 nm to about 150 nm. A process for preparing the coated open cell porous structures is also disclosed. | 07-12-2012 |
20120187316 | Radiation Shielding Lid For An Auxiliary Shield Assembly of A Radioisoptope Elution System - Disclosed herein are embodiments of a radiation shielding lid of a radiation shielding container (e.g., auxiliary radiation shield) designed to house a radioisotope generator assembly. | 07-26-2012 |
20120292538 | SCRAPER FOR AN APPLICATOR TO BE USED IN ELECTRON RADIATION THERAPY AND APPLICATOR - A scraper for an applicator to be used in electron radiation therapy includes a three layer arrangement. A first layer of the three layer arrangement faces an incident direction of electrons and consists of a first material of a first atomic number. The first atomic number is smaller than a second atomic number of a second material of a second layer of the three layer arrangement, The second atomic number is smaller than a third atomic number of a third material of a third layer of the three layer arrangement. The third layer faces away from the incident direction of the electrons. | 11-22-2012 |
20130048887 | Radiation Barrier Panel - A panel for functioning as a barrier to radiation includes at least one layer for restricting the passage of radiation, and the layer for restricting the passage of radiation may be a layer of silicone impregnated with metal, such as tungsten and/or iron. The impregnated silicone layer may be mounted to and supported by at least one other structure of the panel. For example, the impregnated silicone layer may be positioned between, and laminated to, other layers of the panel. In one embodiment, the impregnated silicone layer is positioned between foam layers of the panel to form a core, and the core is positioned between exterior layers of the panel. One or more exterior layers of the panel may be in the form of sheet metal or any other suitable structure. | 02-28-2013 |
20130048888 | MOLDED RADIATION PROTECTION PART AND USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a molded radiation protection element. Provision is thereby made for the base body to be a plate-shaped, metal plate-shaped or film-shaped base body comprising a cut, which encompasses a square, rectangular or a different geometric shape and for the base body to encompass a first surface side, which is provided with a coating, which consists of a first non-metallic material. | 02-28-2013 |
20130075632 | SUPERHYDROPHOBIC ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD SHIELDING MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - A superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material includes a curable resin and a carbon material, the superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material including at least two depression patterns on an exposed surface. The at least two depression patterns may include a first depression pattern including a plurality of grooves having a same shape and a second depression pattern including a plurality of grooves having a same shape. The carbon material may be about 3 wt % to about 20 wt % based on the total weight of the superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material. | 03-28-2013 |
20130112897 | Systems, devices, methods, and compositions including fluidized x-ray shielding compositions - Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an x-ray shielding system including a flexible layer including a support structure having a plurality of interconnected interstitial spaces that provide a circulation network for an x-ray shielding fluid composition. | 05-09-2013 |
20130134331 | Ion Beam Sample Preparation Thermal Management Apparatus and Methods - Disclosed are embodiments of an ion beam shield for use in an ion beam sample preparation apparatus and methods for using the embodiments. The apparatus comprises an ion beam irradiating means in a vacuum chamber that may direct ions toward a sample, a shield blocking a portion of the ions directed toward the sample, and a shield retention stage with shield retention means that replaceably and removably holds the shield in a position. The ion beam shield has datum features which abut complementary datum features on the shield retention stage when the shield is held in the shield retention stage. The shield has features which enable the durable adhering of the sample to the shield for processing the sample with the ion beam. The complementary datum features on both shield and shield retention stage enable accurate and repeatable positioning of the sample in the apparatus for sample processing and reprocessing. | 05-30-2013 |
20130146792 | Integral shutter - An integral shutter that is for use in several beamline applications. The shutter combines the features and properties of a pink beam photon shutter, a pink beam safety shutter, a pink beam fixed mask and a pink beam collimator. The device is important for synchrotron radiation facility personal safety. These assemblies are needed to guard against accidental positron beam loss during both injection and normal operation. Positron beam loss can result in high-energy radiation being directed into an experimental station. | 06-13-2013 |
20130153795 | BODY SHIELD FOR THERMAL AND ELECTRICAL RADIATION - A body shield ( | 06-20-2013 |
20130207005 | COMPOSITE FILM FOR BOARD LEVEL EMI SHIELDING - An EMI shielding composite film for use in printed circuit boards has at least two layers, a top layer electrically conductive in all directions (isotropic), and a bottom layer electrically conductive only in the Z (thickness) direction (anisotropic) after thermo-compression. The bottom layer is in contact with the grounding pads of the circuitry of the electronic device to be shielded. The conductive top layer functions similarly to metallic boxes to prevent the electromagnetic radiation from both entering the boxes and escaping into the environment. The bottom layer interconnects the top conductive layer to the grounding pads on the PCB after thermo-compression so that electromagnetic waves collected by the top layer are directed and released to PCB grounding pads through the bottom layer. | 08-15-2013 |
20130214181 | MATERIAL ABSORBING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES - The invention relates to a material that absorbs electromagnetic waves, characterised in that it includes at least one textile layer printed using at least one conductive ink in accordance with at least one pattern including printed areas and non-printed areas in an arrangement suitable for a corresponding range of absorption frequencies. | 08-22-2013 |
20130234052 | Radiation Shield Lid For Self-Aligning Radioisotope Elution System - A radiation shield lid for shielding a radioisotope generator. The radiation shield lid includes an alignment structure configured to align the shield lid to a radioisotope generator. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240763 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING SOILING OF RADIO-OPAQUE SHIELDS - Shields that attenuate ionizing radiation (e.g., x-rays, gamma rays, etc.) include outer layers that minimize soiling. Removable shells that minimize soiling of shields for attenuating ionizing radiation are also disclosed. The soil-minimizing outer layers and shells may be formed from materials that resist soiling, that counteract soiling, or from which soiling may be readily removed. Methods for minimizing soiling of radio-opaque shields are also disclosed. | 09-19-2013 |
20130277579 | DEVICE FOR ABSORBING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES - An electromagnetic wave absorbing device includes a ground layer formed of a metal conductor layer, a dielectric layer formed on the ground layer, and a unit cell pattern layer which is formed on the dielectric layer and made of resistive materials, wherein at least two electromagnetic bandgap-based unit cell patterns are periodically arranged on the unit cell pattern layer. | 10-24-2013 |
20130299723 | RADIATION PROTECTION DEVICE - A radiation protection device ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130320246 | RADIATION SHIELD WITH DISPOSABLE STERILE DRAPE FOR PROTECTING THE HANDS AND ARMS DURING INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOVASCULAR FLUOROSCOPY - A radiation blocking shied for the hands of a clinical operator of fluoroscopic equipment during extended surgery or diagnostic testing. | 12-05-2013 |
20130334444 | RADIATION SHIELDING METHOD AND DEVICE, AND METHOD OF PROCESSING STRUCTURE - A radiation shielding method and a device, and a method of processing a structure, in which a first radiation-shielded region (A | 12-19-2013 |
20140021377 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS EMPLOYING MULTIPLE LAYERS FOR ATTENUATING IONIZING RADIATION - Radiation shields and radiation shielding systems for attenuating ionizing radiation include two or more attenuating elements, such as layers. The two or more attenuating elements may include different attenuating materials. The two or more attenuating elements may be configured to attenuate ionizing radiation differently than one another. In some embodiments, different attenuating elements may be configured for use with different energies or ranges of energies of ionizing radiation. The concurrent use of two or more layers or other attenuating elements may optimize the ability of a radiation shield to attenuating ionizing radiation. Systems and methods for attenuating ionizing radiation are also disclosed. | 01-23-2014 |
20140048729 | Radiation protection device - The present invention relates to the protection of medical patients and personnel from harmful radiation. More specifically, this invention provides a compact, light-weight article to be worn in areas of the body most sensitive to radiation. These include, for example, the pelvic area, the genital and gonad areas, the breast area to guard against radiation to the mammary gland, the neck and throat to protect the thyroid gland, the eye area to protect the crystalline lens. | 02-20-2014 |
20140070119 | OPTICAL BARRIERS, WAVEGUIDES, AND METHODS FOR FABRICATING BARRIERS AND WAVEGUIDES FOR USE IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - Electromagnetic radiation barriers and waveguides, including barriers and waveguides for light, are disclosed. The barriers and waveguides are fabricated by directing charged particles, for example, ions, into crystalline substrates, for example, single-crystal sapphire substrates, to modify the crystal structure and produce a region of varying refractive index. These substrates are then heated to temperatures greater than 200 degrees C. to stabilize the modified crystal structure and provide the barrier to electromagnetic radiation. Since the treatment stabilizes the crystal structure at elevated temperature, for example, above 500 degrees C. or above 1000 degrees C., the barriers and waveguides disclosed are uniquely adapted for use in detecting conditions in harsh environments, for example, at greater than 200 degrees C. Sensors, systems for using sensors, and methods for fabricating barriers and waveguides are also disclosed. | 03-13-2014 |
20140077106 | Ion Beam Sample Preparation Thermal Management Apparatus and Methods - Disclosed are embodiments of an ion beam shield for use in an ion beam sample preparation apparatus and methods for using the embodiments. The apparatus has an ion beam irradiating means in a vacuum chamber that may direct ions toward a sample, a shield blocking a portion of the ions directed toward the sample, and a shield retention stage with shield retention means that replaceably and removably holds the shield in a position. The ion beam shield has datum features which abut complementary datum features on the shield retention stage when the shield is held in the shield retention stage. The shield has features which enable the durable adhering of the sample to the shield for processing the sample with the ion beam. The complementary datum features on both shield and shield retention stage enable accurate and repeatable positioning of the sample in the apparatus for sample processing and reprocessing. | 03-20-2014 |
20140145097 | Radiation shields and methods of making the same - Various non-limiting embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to metallurgically dense radiation shields formed from bismuth alloys comprising from 10 weight percent to 60 weight percent tin that are essentially free of toxic heavy metals chosen from lead, cadmium, and uranium; and radiation attenuation devices comprising the same. Other non-limiting embodiments disclosed herein relate to methods of making metallurgically dense radiation shields comprising bismuth alloys comprising from 10 weight percent to 60 weight percent tin. Still other non-limiting embodiments herein generally relate to methods of shielding radiation-emitting devices using metallurgically dense radiation shields formed from bismuth alloys comprising from 10 weight percent to 60 weight percent tin that are essentially free of toxic heavy metals chosen from lead, cadmium, and uranium. | 05-29-2014 |
20140158918 | IONIZING RADIATION BARRIERS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - An ionizing radiation barrier includes a binder selected from thermoplastics, silicone elastomers, plastisols and organisols; and high density particles dispersed throughout said binder. The particles are preferably homogeneously dispersed and the radiation barrier is preferably devoid of air bubble and pin holes. The high density particles are radio-opaque so as to provide for radiation attenuation. A method of protecting a body from ionizing radiation includes positioning such an ionizing radiation barrier between an ionizing radiation source and a body to be protected. A method for producing an ionizing radiation barrier includes the steps of: homogeneously dispersing high density particles in a binder to create a loaded binder; deaerating the loaded binder to remove air bubbles; forming a desired structure from the loaded binder; and setting the loaded binder. | 06-12-2014 |
20140166909 | SHIELDING MATERIAL USED FOR SHIELDING OF RADIATION AND METHOD FOR SHIELDING A RADIATION EMITTED FROM EARTH SURFACE USING THE SHIELDING MATERIAL - In the present invention, there is provided, as a shielding material for beta rays or gamma rays emitted from an earth surface surrounding a nuclear power plant after an accident, a rubber sheet wherein a synthetic rubber or natural rubber, each containing no vulcanizing agent is compounded with a large amount of sand iron or barite. By placing this shielding material on a radiation-contaminated earth surface, or by reversing the position of the soil of earth surface of higher radiation dose and the position of the soil beneath the earth surface, of lower radiation dose, in such a way that the above-mentioned shielding material is placed between the new upper-position soil of lower radiation dose and the new lower-position soil of higher radiation dose, the dose of radiation emitted from the earth surface can be reduced. | 06-19-2014 |
20140191141 | CONTROLLING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION IN A DATA CENTER - Controlling electromagnetic (‘EM’) radiation in a data center having a number EM sections, including: receiving, by an EM controller, a specification of preferred EM radiation characteristics for the data center; and setting, by the EM controller, a state of each EM section in accordance with the specification, where the state of each EM section may be one of: an absorption state in which the EM section absorbs EM radiation or a reflection state in which the EM section reflects EM radiation. | 07-10-2014 |
20140246608 | WAVE-ABSORBING METAMATERIAL - The present invention relates to a wave-absorbing metamaterial, comprising a substrate which is provided with two opposite lateral surfaces, wherein a plurality of periodically arranged artificial metal microstructures are attached on at least one of the two opposite lateral surfaces; when an electromagnetic wave having an incident direction vertical to the two opposite lateral surfaces of the substrate is transmitted to the wave-absorbing metamaterial, a relative permittivity of the metamaterial is substantially equal to a relative magnetic conductivity of the metamaterial. A wave-absorbing principle different from that of a conventional wave-absorbing material is employed on the wave-absorbing metamaterial; an ideal wave-absorbing effect is achieved by periodically arranging various artificial metal microstructures on the substrate and adjusting the artificial metal microstructures; and the wave-absorbing metamaterial has the advantages of minor weight, small thickness and simply adjustable electromagnetic parameters. | 09-04-2014 |
20140246609 | BODY SHIELD FOR THERMAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A body shield ( | 09-04-2014 |
20140264094 | GONADAL SHIELD - A gonadal shield for shielding at least a portion of radiation emitted during an x-ray procedure from the gonads of the patient is provided. The gonadal shield comprises a radiopaque protective cover and a radiolucent handle attached to the cover and extending away from the cover radially and/or axially. A plate attached to the handle can be removably attached to the protective cover to allow for selective and removable attachment with the protective cover. A radiologic technologist or other user of the gonadal shield can hold the handle at a location remote to the patient while positioning the protective cover over the gonads of the patient. The gonadal shield can have a radiopaque indicator spaced from the protective cover configured to allow the user to easily indicate the position of the patient and/or the identity of the radiologic technologist on the x-ray. | 09-18-2014 |
20140284503 | RADIATION SHIELDING STRUCTURES - Radiation shielding structures comprising bulk-solidifying amorphous alloys and methods of making radiation shielding structures and components in near-to-net shaped forms are provided. | 09-25-2014 |
20140299794 | SPACECRAFT SHIELD - A spacecraft and spacesuit having a radiation shield are disclosed. The shield comprises a hydrogen-containing material encapsulated or bound in a polymer. The hydrogen-containing material has a higher hydrogen content than polyethylene. The hydrogen-containing material may be: encapsulated in a polymer container, sandwiched between layers of polymer, mixed with a polymer as binder, or held in the pores of a polymer foam. The hydrogen may be a hydride or borohydride such as beryllium borohydride, ammonium octahydrotriborate, lithium borohydride tetramethyl ammonium borohydride and beryllium hydride. Methods of manufacturing the shield are also disclosed. | 10-09-2014 |
20140374626 | PROXIMITY MASK FOR ION IMPLANTATION - A proximity mask for ion implantation that is configured to resist thermal deformation in a direction normal to an ion beam projected on and through the mask. The mask may include a frame defining a central aperture and a plurality of ribs disposed within the aperture. The ribs may define a doping pattern and may be configured to deform in a direction normal to an ion beam projected thereon and to resist deformation in a direction orthogonal to an ion beam projected thereon upon being heated. Particularly, at least one of the ribs may include a bridge member, first and second perpendicular support legs extending perpendicularly from the bridge member, and first and second parallel support legs that extend perpendicularly from the first and second perpendicular support legs, respectively. The first and second parallel support legs may be attached to the frame. | 12-25-2014 |
20140374627 | X-RAY OBSCURATION FILM AND RELATED TECHNIQUES - An X-ray obscuration (XRO) film comprising one or more metallic wire mesh layers and an adjacent layer of indium foil having portions which extend into openings of the wire mesh and in contact with metallic portions thereof. The XRO film can be capable of absorbing at least a portion of X-ray energy thereby creating an interference pattern when the XRO film is coupled with an electronic circuit and placed between an X-ray source and an X-ray detector and subjected to radiographic inspection. The interference pattern can create sufficient visual static to effectively obscure circuit lines in the electronic circuit when subjected to radiographic inspection techniques. The XRO film can be substantially thinner than existing solutions for preventing X-ray inspection with an exemplary embodiment being no more than 5 mils thick. The metallic XRO film can also provide electromagnetic shielding and/or heat dissipation for electronic circuits. | 12-25-2014 |
20150041685 | PROTECTIVE BODY FOR INSERTION INTO BODY CAVITY - A protective body for insertion into a body cavity of a human or animal body for the protection of tissue and/or organs that are not to be irradiated when carrying out radiation therapy, wherein the protective body ( | 02-12-2015 |
20150048263 | RADIATION PROTECTION DEVICE - A radiation protection device is disclosed in the embodiment of the present invention. The radiation protection device is used for a system which is configured to perform safety inspection of a cargo or a vehicle by a ray. The radiation protection device comprising: at least one container, and a radiation protection part disposed within the container. The radiation protection material may comprise at least one of concrete, sandstone, and water, or the radiation protection part may comprise a steel-lead protection wall or a concrete protection wall. With the radiation protection device according to the embodiment of the present invention, after the container is transported to the site, it can be directly put in place to be capable of shielding rays without needing operation or with only simple operation. The amount of on-site work, construction time, and construction cost are low. | 02-19-2015 |
20150083941 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS EMPLOYING MULTIPLE LAYERS FOR ATTENUATING IONIZING RADIATION - Radiation shields and radiation shielding systems for attenuating ionizing radiation include two or more attenuating elements, such as layers. The two or more attenuating elements may include different attenuating materials. The two or more attenuating elements may be configured to attenuate ionizing radiation differently than one another. In some embodiments, different attenuating elements may be configured for use with different energies or ranges of energies of ionizing radiation. The concurrent use of two or more layers or other attenuating elements may optimize the ability of a radiation shield to attenuating ionizing radiation. Systems and methods for attenuating ionizing radiation are also disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |
20150335297 | Movable radiologically protective enclosure for a physician or medical technician - A movable and radiologically protective enclosure for a physician or medical technician working in close proximity to a source of radiologic energy. The embodiments include a lower assembly for enclosing and radiologically shielding the lower torso and legs of the user, and for supporting an upper assembly designed to enclose and radiologically shield the upper torso and arms of the user. A transparent radiologically impervious dome or the like is carried by the upper assembly to receive and protect the head of the user as well as allow visual and functional access to patients and/or radiologic equipment Means are provided for allowing the upper assembly to be vertically adjusted in position and to angularly tilt the torso and/or head protecting components. Protective sleeves are also provided at frontal ports for allowing the user to protectedly reach into the work area. | 11-26-2015 |
20150357065 | BODY SHIELD FOR THERMAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A body shield ( | 12-10-2015 |
20160015336 | MOVABLE RADIATION PROTECTION ARRANGEMENT - The invention relates to a movable radiation protection system comprising
| 01-21-2016 |
20160027540 | SHIELDING DEVICE AND METHOD - Some embodiments of a shielding device can include a base and a shield coupled to the base. The shielding device can be used to provide protection for a healthcare worker (e.g., physician, nurse, technician) during a medical procedure. | 01-28-2016 |
20160038103 | RADIATION SHIELD - A radiation attenuation system is provided. The radiation attenuation system includes a first shield panel formed of a first radiation attenuating material, a second shield panel formed of a second radiation attenuating material, and a frame disposed below the first shield panel and the second shield panel. The frame includes a first end portion defining a first array of slots and a second end portion defining a second array of slots. The first array of slots and the second array of slots are configured to receive the first shield panel and the second shield panel such that the second shield panel is spaced apart from the first shield panel to form a first trough sized to fit a limb of a patient. | 02-11-2016 |
20160093409 | GUARD APERTURE TO CONTROL ION ANGULAR DISTRIBUTION IN PLASMA PROCESSING - A guard aperture is described to control the ion angular distribution in plasma processing in one example a workpiece processing system has a plasma chamber, a plasma source to generate a plasma containing gas ions in the plasma chamber, the plasma forming a sheath above the workpiece, the sheath having an electric field, a workpiece holder in the chamber to apply a bias voltage to the workpiece to attract ions across the plasma sheath to be incident on the workpiece, a control aperture between the sheath and the workpiece, the aperture being positioned to modify an angular distribution of the ions that are incident on the workpiece, and a guard aperture between the sheath and the control aperture to isolate an electrical field of the control aperture from the plasma sheath. | 03-31-2016 |
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