Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
422159000 | For radioactive reactant or product | 23 |
20080233018 | Fully-automated microfluidic system for the synthesis of radiolabeled biomarkers for positron emission tomography - The present application relates to microfluidic devices and related technologies, and to chemical processes using such devices. More specifically, the application discloses a fully automated synthesis of radioactive compounds for imaging, such as by positron emission tomography (PET), in a fast, efficient and compact manner. In particular, this application describe an automated, stand-alone, microfluidic instrument for the multi-step chemical synthesis of radiopharmaceuticals, such as probes for PET and a method of using such instruments. | 09-25-2008 |
20090104087 | PRODUCTION OF [18F]-F2 FROM [18F]-FLUORIDE USING A PLASMA INDUCED SCRAMBLING PROCEDURE - A method of producing [ | 04-23-2009 |
20090246093 | ULTRASONIC COUNTER-CURRENT SCREW EXTRACTOR FOR URANIUM RECOVERY - An apparatus for the removal of uranium from a body of material is provided. The apparatus has at least one ultrasonic extractor, having a bottom and a top. The at least one ultrasonic extractor is configured to accept solids at the bottom and acid at the top, and has a mixing screw and at least one source of ultrasonic energy. The mixing screw is configured to transport the solids in a direction countercurrent to the acid in the at least one ultrasonic extractor; and the source of ultrasonic energy is configured to impart ultrasonic energy into the solids and the acid, as the solids and the acid traverse the at least one ultrasonic extractor countercurrently. | 10-01-2009 |
20090263295 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OXIDATION AND STABILIZATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS - An apparatus for treating polymeric materials comprises a treatment chamber adapted to maintain a selected atmosphere; a means for supporting the polymeric material within the chamber; and, a source of plasma-derived gas containing at least one reactive oxidative species whereby the polymer is stabilized and cross linked through exposure to the oxidative species in the chamber at a selected temperature. The polymer may be directly exposed to the plasma, or alternatively, the plasma may be established in a separate volume from which the reactive species may be extracted and introduced into the vicinity of the polymer. The apparatus may be configured for either batch-type or continuous-type processing. The apparatus and method are especially useful for preparing polymer fibers, particularly PAN fibers, for later carbonization treatments. | 10-22-2009 |
20100092348 | RELATIVELY THICK-WALLED VACUUM-RESISTANT AND PRESSURE-RESISTANT VESSEL - The vessel of the invention includes a side wall and an end wall, and is characterized in that the end wall is a domed end wall, of thickness E | 04-15-2010 |
20100104483 | Method And Device For Removing Inflammable Gases In A Closed Chamber And Chamber Equipped With Such A Device - Methods and devices for removing inflammable gases produced by radiolysis in a closed chamber containing radioactive matters comprising organic compounds and possibly water, or radioactive matters in the presence of organic compounds and possibly water. Inside the chamber there may be placed a catalyst of at least one reaction for oxidizing the inflammable gases by oxygen contained in the chamber atmosphere, supported by an inert solid support; a catalyst of at least the reaction for oxidizing CO to CO | 04-29-2010 |
20100272616 | SYSTEM AND APPARATUS OF SEPARATING REMAINING POWER OF HULL - An apparatus and system for separating remaining powder of hulls includes a first remaining powder separating unit to be supplied with hulls of a spent nuclear fuel subjected to a high-temperature oxidation, and to include a first brush for separating remaining powder of the hulls; a hull alignment unit to be supplied with the hulls from the first remaining powder separating unit, and to align the hulls; a second remaining powder separating unit to be supplied with the aligned hulls from the hull alignment unit, and to include a second brush for separating remaining powder adhered on an inner peripheral surface of the hulls; and a third remaining powder separating unit to be supplied with the hulls from the second remaining powder separating unit, and to separate the remaining powder remaining on the inner/outer peripheral surface of the hulls by using air. | 10-28-2010 |
20110008215 | Modular system for radiosynthesis with multi-run capabilities and reduced risk of radiation exposure - Macro- and microfluidic devices and related technologies, and chemical processes using such devices. More specifically, the devices may be used for a fully automated synthesis of radioactive compounds for imaging, such as by positron emission tomography (PET), in an efficient, compact and safe to the operator manner. In particular, embodiments of the present invention relate to an automated, multi-run, microfluidic instrument for the multi-step synthesis of radiopharmaceuticals, such as PET probes, comprising a remote shielded mini-cell containing radiation-handing components. | 01-13-2011 |
20110097245 | Portable Microfluidic Radiosynthesis System for Positron Emission Tomography Biomarkers and Program Code - Methods and devices for a fully automated synthesis of radioactive compounds for imaging, such as by positron emission tomography (PET), in a fast, efficient and compact manner are disclosed. In particular, the various embodiments of the present invention provide an automated, stand-alone, hands-free operation of the entire radiosynthesis cycle on a microfluidic device with unrestricted gas flow through the reactor, starting with target water and yielding purified PET radiotracer within a period of time shorter than conventional chemistry systems. Accordingly, one aspect of the present invention is related to a microfluidic chip for radiosynthesis of a radiolabeled compound, comprising a reaction chamber, one or more flow channels connected to the reaction chamber, one or more vents connected to said reaction chamber, and one or more integrated valves to effect flow control in and out of said reaction chamber. | 04-28-2011 |
20110150714 | Modular System for Radiosynthesis with Multi-Run Capabilities and Reduced Risk of Radiation Exposure - Macro- and microfluidic devices and related technologies, and chemical processes using such devices. More specifically, the devices may be used for a fully automated synthesis of radioactive compounds for imaging, such as by positron emission tomography (PET), in an efficient, compact and safe to the operator manner. In particular, embodiments of the present invention relate to an automated, multi-run, microfluidic instrument for the multi-step synthesis of radiopharmaceuticals, such as PET probes, comprising a remote shielded mini-cell containing radiation-handing components. | 06-23-2011 |
20110280770 | Nanogenerator - The present invention includes an improved | 11-17-2011 |
20120063964 | APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING U3O8 POWDER - In an apparatus for producing U | 03-15-2012 |
20120107185 | Interface Between Components of a Chemistry Module Based on a Set of Movable Containers - An apparatus for carrying out a chemical synthesis and related systems and methods are disclosed. The apparatus may comprise at least one rotatable drum comprising at least one slot having at least one chemical reagent or a cartridge, and at least one system block configured to be in communication with the at least one chemical reagent. The system block may comprise at least one means for extracting reagent from the slot. The apparatus may comprise a plurality of slots and a plurality of system blocks, wherein each system block may be in communication with at least one slot of reagent or cartridge. | 05-03-2012 |
20130004379 | APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF YELLOWCAKE FROM A URANIUM PEROXIDE PRECIPITATE - The present invention provides apparatus for the production of a uranium yellowcake from a uranium peroxide precipitate, the peroxide precipitate being in the form of a low solids content, uranium rich feed slurry, the apparatus including: a. a thickener for thickening the feed slurry to produce a thickener underflow with a solids content in the range of 15 to 50% w/w and a thickener overflow; b. a means for dewatering the thickener underflow to produce a solids cake with a solids content of at least 50% w/w and a dewater overflow; and c. an indirectly heated kiln for heating the solids cake at a temperature suitable to produce either a calcined uranium trioxide yellowcake or a dried uranium peroxide yellowcake. | 01-03-2013 |
20130084220 | Ga-68 radionuclide generator structure - The invention is related a novel structure for Ga-68 radionuclide generator. It allows two washing solutions to pass through two Ge-68 absorbents to wash out different chemical forms of Ga-68 nuclide. The invention comprises the first method that will withdraw hydrochloric acid solution from the washing bottle and pass it through inorganic resin absorbing column to produce the radioisotope solution of Ga-68 gallium chloride, and the second method that will allow the radioisotope solution of Ga-68 gallium citrate to pass the organic resin absorbing column and then the silica-gel cartridge, and be washed by the hydrochloric acid solution to obtain the radioisotope solution of Ga-68 gallium chloride. | 04-04-2013 |
20130101470 | Reaction Chamber for Exothermic Material - A chamber for reacting exothermic material, comprising a multilevel structure including at least: a receptacle for storing said material, corresponding to a lower level; a median level comprising a reactive load containing at least one alkaline-earth carbonate, so as to absorb heat emitted during the oxidation reaction of said material, said alkaline-earth carbonate decomposing under the effect of the heat in an endothermic reaction; an upper level comprising a cover. According to one variant, the material stored is a carbide of plutonium and/or uranium. | 04-25-2013 |
20130266487 | SHIELDING COLLAR - A shield collar ( | 10-10-2013 |
20140072482 | AUTOMATED SYNTHESIS SYSTEM FOR IODINE-123-IBZM NUCLEAR MEDICINE - An automated synthesis system for iodine-123-IBZM nuclear medicine includes a control/display means, a reactant supply means connecting to the control/display means; an adsorption means connecting to the control/display means and to the reactant supply means, an oxidation means connecting the control/display means, the reactant supply means and the adsorption means, a product collection means connecting to the control/display means, the reactant supply means, the adsorption means and the oxidation means; a waste liquid collection means connecting to the control/display means, the adsorption means and the product collection means, and a gas filtration means connecting the control/display means, the oxidation means and the product collection means. This system can automate the processing steps needed for marking, such as oxidation, reduction, neutralization, adsorption, washing and elution etc, and reduce hand operating time, radiation exposure dose, and mistakes and deviations, while stabilizing the product quality, increasing the product yield, and improving the purity. | 03-13-2014 |
20150056105 | AUTOMATIC SYSTEM FOR SYNTHESIZING 123I-MIBG AND AUTOMATIC DEVICE FOR SYNTHESIZING AND DISPENSING 123I-MIBG COMPRISING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an automatic system for synthesizing iodine-123 meta-iodobenzylguanidine ( | 02-26-2015 |
20150064071 | Disposable Module For Device For Synthesizing Radioisotopes And Process For Manufacturing Said Module - The present invention relates to a disposable module ( | 03-05-2015 |
20150078965 | Extraction of Uranium From Wet-Process Phosphoric Acid - A system for extracting uranium from wet-process phosphoric acid (WPA), includes an ion exchange resin or solvent extractor for separating uranium from WPA to produce a loaded uranium solution stream and a uranium depleted WPA stream. An ion exchange resin is positioned to receive the loaded uranium solution stream and bind uranium species thereto. An anion solution stream is positioned to feed a solution comprising anions onto the ion exchange resin to form a loaded uranium eluant stream. The loaded uranium eluant stream may then be treated to provide a uranium containing product. | 03-19-2015 |
20150086431 | COMPRESSED-AIR DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING VALVES - The invention relates to a compressed-air device for controlling valves comprising, in a longitudinal direction, a first vane-type rotary cylinder ( | 03-26-2015 |
20150328344 | Fluorination Process - The invention relates to a process for preparation of a compound of formula (I): | 11-19-2015 |