Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
252478000 | X-RAY OR NEUTRON SHIELD | 35 |
20090039318 | TECHNIQUES AND COMPOSITIONS FOR SHIELDING RADIOACTIVE ENERGY - Techniques and compositions are provided for shielding radioactive energy. The composition includes a hydrocarbon component and a radiation shielding and absorbing material or additive. The composition may be applied to substrates or to radioactive materials. Moreover, the composition may be mixed with raw materials of products. | 02-12-2009 |
20090085011 | NEUTRON SHIELDING COMPOSITION - A composition for shielding living tissue from cosmic radiation exposure during air and space flights, using polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes incorporating metals with high neutron capture cross-sections. Methods for incorporation of such compositions into textiles, garments, and skin lotions are described. | 04-02-2009 |
20090159852 | Heavy mass for the execution of radioprotection barriers in an X-ray environment - Specially designed to form a high capacity barrier for radioprotection in the X-ray range, a mass for producing mortar, bricks, blocks or tiles, involving the incorporation of cement, aggregate, water and chemical additives varying in accordance with the features that may be required for this mass, such as strength, setting time and others, the invention focuses its characteristics on the fact that, as an aggregate barite plays a part in it in a suitable proportion according to the increase in the general density of the mass to be obtained, a highly continuous grain size being envisaged for said barite as well as a system of differential vibrating, except in the case of the mortar, with a view to obtaining optimal consistency in the mass. | 06-25-2009 |
20100038595 | System and methods of dispersion of nanostructures in composite materials - Apparatus and methods according to various aspects of the present invention may operate in conjunction with composite matrix material and reinforcement material, such as nanostructures. The nanostructures may be evenly dispersed and/or aligned in the matrix material through application of an electromagnetic field, resulting in a nanocomposite material. In one embodiment, the nanocomposite material is suitable for large scale processing. | 02-18-2010 |
20100090168 | RADIATION SHIELDING STRUCTURE COMPOSITION - Radiation structures formed from a composition including calcium silicate, magnesium or calcium oxides and an acid phosphate are provided. The composition may also include fly ash or kaolin with or without the calcium silicate. | 04-15-2010 |
20100102279 | RADIATION SHIELDING MEMBERS INCLUDING NANO-PARTICLES AS A RADIATION SHIELDING MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME - Disclosed is a radiation shielding member having improved radiation absorption performance, including 80.0˜99.0 wt % of a polymer matrix or metal matrix and 1.0˜20.0 wt % of a radiation shielding material in the form of nano-particles having a size of 10˜900 nm as a result of pulverization, wherein the radiation shielding material is homogeneously dispersed in the matrix through powder mixing or melt mixing after treatment with a surfactant which is the same material as the matrix or which has high affinity for the matrix. A preparation method thereof is also provided. This radiation shielding member including the nano-particles as the shielding material further increases the collision probability of the shielding material with radiation, compared to conventional shielding members including micro-particles, thus reducing the mean free path of radiation in the shielding member, thereby exhibiting superior radiation shielding effects. At the same density, the shielding member has reduced thickness and volume and is thus lightweight. The porosity of the shielding member is minimized, thereby preventing the deterioration of shielding effects and properties of the shielding member and realizing applicability in spent fuel managing transport/storage environments and the like. | 04-29-2010 |
20100176348 | DISPERSION STRENGTHENED LITHIUM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A composite material includes lithium hydride particles dispersed within lithium to form a lithium-lithium hydride composite. The lithium-lithium hydride composite has increased strength over pure lithium and similar soft X-ray transmission characteristics as pure lithium. A soft X-ray blast window may be made from the lithium-lithium hydride composite with increased reliability and cost effectiveness. A method for making a composite material includes dispersing lithium hydride into lithium metal using a variety of dispersion techniques. | 07-15-2010 |
20100294995 | REFLECTOR GRAPHITE CONSISTING OF ISOTROPIC HIGHLY CRYSTALLINE NATURAL GRAPHITE AS THE MAIN COMPONENT AND SILICON OR ZIRCONIUM CARBIDE, AND PRODUCTION THEREOF - Disclosed is reflector graphic which is characterized in that the main component of the graphite is nuclear-purity natural graphite in addition to silicon carbide and/or zirconium carbide, the pressed pieces are shaped by a combined cold-hot pressing process, and the thermal treatment of the pressed pieces is limited to temperatures of less than 2000° C. | 11-25-2010 |
20120012793 | LEAD-FREE X-RAY SHIELDING RUBBER COMPOSITE - An overall lead-free X-ray shielding rubber compound material. The overall lead-free X-ray shielding rubber compound material uses rare earth mixture to replace lead, simultaneously adds metal tin and compounds thereof, metal tungsten and compounds thereof and bismuth and compounds thereof as shielding main materials and is further compounded with rubber to prepare the compound material which can realize the overall shielding and the complete lead-free property within the energy range of 40-170 kVp. When rare earth and bismuth materials are used, the way of combined use of two metal element inorganic compounds and unsaturated organic complexes is adopted, and the in-situ reaction and the compounding with a polymer matrix are carried out, thereby leading the shielding element disperse phase to form nano-micro-level dispersed particles. | 01-19-2012 |
20130015408 | MATERIAL FOR ABSORPTION AND ATTENUATION OF RADIATIONSAANM CARUNCHO RODADO; Juan ManuelAACI La CorunaAACO ESAAGP CARUNCHO RODADO; Juan Manuel La Coruna ES - Products for obtaining masses for pouring, bricks, tiles and any other format are achieved, in which participate aggregates and asphaltic binders, as well as also additives for regulating the process. The invention achieves a remarkable increase in the capacity of neutrons, X-rays and/or photons radiation protection, and for this the use of asphaltic hydrocarbon as binder has been envisaged, while as aggregate is used Colemanite in absorption and attenuation of neutrons, Barite in the case of X-rays and Magnetite, Hematite and/or Steel shot in the case of photons. | 01-17-2013 |
20130112924 | 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 |
20130119316 | Boron nitride and boron nitride nanotube materials for radiation shielding - Effective radiation shielding is required to protect crew and equipment in various fields including aerospace, defense, medicine and power generation. Light elements and in particular hydrogen are most effective at shielding against high-energy particles including galactic cosmic rays, solar energetic particles and fast neutrons. However, pure hydrogen is highly flammable, has a low neutron absorption cross-section, and cannot be made into structural components. Nanocomposites containing the light elements Boron, Nitrogen, Carbon and Hydrogen as well dispersed boron nano-particles, boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and boron nitride nano-platelets, in a matrix, provide effective radiation shielding materials in various functional forms. Boron and nitrogen have large neutron absorption cross-sections and wide absorption spectra. The incorporation of boron and nitrogen containing nanomaterials into hydrogen containing matrices provides composites that can effectively shield against neutrons and a wide range of radiation species of all energies without fragmentation and the generation of harmful secondary particles. | 05-16-2013 |
20130153828 | SHEET MATERIAL AND ITS PRODUCTION METHOD | 06-20-2013 |
20130161564 | NanoStructured Additives to High-Performance Polymers for Use in Radiation Shielding, Protection Against Atomic Oxygen and in Structural Applications - The invention discloses the incorporation of nanostructured additives into high-performance, hydrogen-rich polymeric materials to provide radiation shields for use against Galactic Cosmic Radiation and Solar Energetic Particles as well as secondary particulate and electromagnetic radiation resulting from nuclear reactions within the shield. Nanostructured materials are defined as having at least one dimension in the nanometer range, and may include metallic and metal-oxide nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanoclays, coated polymeric nanoparticles and pairs of materials forming a nanostructured interface. Functionalization of additives is performed to increase their compatability with polymeric materials. Hydrogen-rich polymers refer to those having interstitial hydrogen or hydrogen-containing materials pendant to the polymer backbone. One embodiment of the invention comprises a radiation shield in which a nanostructured additive capable of shielding against electromagnetic radiation is incorporated with a hydrogen-rich polymer capable of slowing energetic particles. Multifunctional structural shields may also protect against atomic oxygen degradation and control electrostatic discharge. | 06-27-2013 |
20130277616 | CHEMICALLY BONDED CERAMIC RADIATION SHIELDING MATERIAL AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - A composition of matter and method of forming a radiation shielding member at ambient temperatures in which the composition of matter includes a ‘cold-fired’ chemically bonded oxide-phosphate ceramic cement matrix; with one or more suitably prepared and distributed radiation shielding materials dispersed in the ‘cold-fired’ chemically bonded oxide-phosphate ceramic cement matrix. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284982 | CONDUCTIVE COATING COMPOSITIONS - The present invention provides a conductive coating composition, which contains: a conductive organic polymer, a non-conductive organic compound, a solvent and optionally a curing agent; where the content of the conductive organic polymer is about 10% to about 50%, based on the total weight of the solids content in the composition. The present invention also provides a conductive film, which is formed by drying the conductive coating composition. The conductive film has a surface resistivity lower than 1000 Ω/sq and a total light transmittance greater than 80%. The conductive coating composition of the present invention can be used as an electromagnetic interference shielding material or an electrode material, and can be applied to various electronic products. | 10-31-2013 |
20140021412 | BRICK AND BRICK MANUFACTURING METHOD - To present a brick the density of which is great, that is high strength, and that exhibits a superior radiation shielding effect, and a manufacturing method for this. | 01-23-2014 |
20140027676 | SHIELDING COMPOSITE BUILDING MATERIALS WITH A LOW INTERNAL LEVEL OF IONISING RADIATION - Specific activity of radionuclides contained in the shielding composite building materials and building components, which are based on aggregates, cement and water or on aggregates and epoxy resin, is for radionuclide Ra-226 lower than 5 Bq/kg, for radionuclide Th-228 lower than 5 Bq/kg, and for radionuclide K-40 lower than 50 Bq/kg. Aggregates and mineral compounds of cement may be formed by materials from Paleozoic geological formations. | 01-30-2014 |
20140061542 | RADIATION SHIELDING STRUCTURE COMPOSITION - Radiation structures formed from a composition including calcium silicate, magnesium or calcium oxides and an acid phosphate are provided. The composition may also include fly ash or kaolin. | 03-06-2014 |
20140117288 | FLEXIBLE HIGHLY FILLED COMPOSITION, RESULTING PROTECTIVE GARMENT, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A filled composition for radiation shielding includes at least one polymer ingredient and at least one metal-containing filler. The at least one polymer ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin elastomer, a polyolefin co-polymer, a polyolefin ter-polymer, and a combination thereof. The polyolefin elastomer, the polyolefin co-polymer, or the polyolefin ter-polymer includes monomer units derived from ethylene and at least one vinyl monomer having more than three carbon atoms. The at least one metal-containing filler is selected from a metal filler, a metal compound or a combination thereof. | 05-01-2014 |
20140151605 | THERMOSETTING POLYMER-BASED COMPOSITE MATERIALS - A lead-free, non-toxic composite material including a thermosetting polymer and at least one of a heavy particulate filler, a light particulate filler or a combination thereof. The composite material may be utilized in manufacturing articles used in radiation shielding applications. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158944 | POLYANILINE COMPOSITES AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - Polyaniline composites comprise a major matrix and fillers. The major matrix is polyaniline having electrical conductivity. The fillers are used to fill the matrix. The fillers comprise carbon materials and metal materials. For example, carbon materials can be graphene, carbon nanotubes or combination thereof. The metal materials are attached to or embedded on the carbon materials. Besides, a method for fabricating polyaniline composites is also provided. By decorating the carbon materials with the metal materials, conductivity and electromagnetic shielding efficiency of the polyaniline composites are enhanced significantly. | 06-12-2014 |
20140231714 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A LIQUID-CRYSTALLINE POLYMER COMPOSITION AND MOLDED ARTICLE THEREOF - A method for producing a liquid-crystalline polymer composition containing a liquid-crystalline polymer and a magnetic filler formed by heat-treating a composite material of a ceramic powder and a soft magnetic metal powder in an inert gas atmosphere. | 08-21-2014 |
20140246627 | ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ABSORPTION PLATE, AND COMPOSITION FORSAME AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A plurality of kinds of carbonized powders obtained by carbonizing a plant material at different carbonization temperatures are dispersed in a resin to form a composition for an electromagnetic wave absorbing plate. When an electromagnetic wave absorbing plate is formed using the composition, the d/λ value in a non-reflective state of the electromagnetic wave absorbing plate can be adjusted to fall within the predetermined range rather than at a single point, by adjusting each weight ratio of the plural kinds of carbonized powders. | 09-04-2014 |
20140264181 | Thermoplastic Resin Composition Having Excellent EMI Shielding Property - A thermoplastic resin composition includes (A) about 50 to about 90% by weight of a crystalline thermoplastic resin having a melting point of about 200 to about 380° C.; and (B) about 10 to about 50% by weight of a filler in which a carbon nanostructure having an average length of about 1 to about 1000 μm and an average diameter of about 1 to about 100 nm is grown on a glass fiber surface. The thermoplastic resin composition can have excellent EMI shielding property and/or fluidity. | 09-18-2014 |
20140264182 | POWDER COATING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ABSORBING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) - A method for producing a magnetic resonant frequency (MRF) absorber and apparatus for an MRF absorber are described herein. The method comprises processing a high permeability material such as permalloy comprising 80% nickel, 18% iron, 2% molybdenum to create a specific geometric form factor such as a flake, sphere, or rod. The geometric form factor may then be encapsulated in an insulating matrix. The insulating matrix may be a Potassium Silicate (SiO | 09-18-2014 |
20140291583 | NANO COMPOSITE CONSISTING OF CARBON NANOTUBES AND METAL OXIDE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube-metal oxide composite, and a carbon nanotube-metal oxide composite manufactured thereby, the method comprising: dispersing carbon nanotubes in a reductive solvent to prepare a dispersion liquid; adding a co-reducing agent and a metal precursor to the dispersion liquid to prepare a mixture liquid; and performing heat treatment on the mixture liquid to coat the metal precursor on the carbon nanotubes in a metal oxide form, so that there can be provided a carbon nanotube-metal oxide composite where metal oxide particles of several nm to several tens of nm are uniformly dispersed in carbon nanotubes or combined with surfaces of the carbon nanotubes in a coating type. | 10-02-2014 |
20140332728 | POROUS MATERIAL INCLUDING CARBON NANOHORNS AND USE THEREOF - The objective of the present teaching is to provide a porous material including carbon nanohorns. The porous material includes carbon nanohorns and has a predetermined three-dimensional shape. | 11-13-2014 |
20140361223 | Composite and Molded Product Thereof - A composite of the present invention comprises: about 10 wt % to about 84 wt % of (A) a thermoplastic resin; about 5 wt % to about 35 wt % of (B) a first filler; about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of (C) a second filler; and about 10 wt % to about 60 wt % of (D) a third filler, wherein the third filler (D) is a conductive filler, and the melting points of the thermoplastic resin (A), the first filler (B) and the second filler (C) satisfy the following relation 1: | 12-11-2014 |
20150041723 | CHEMICALLY BONDED CERAMICS BASED ON BORON AND LEAD - Chemically bonded ceramics and manufacturing processes are described. In one aspect, a manufacturing process of a chemically bonded ceramic is carried out by: (1) combining an acidic liquid and solids to form a mixture; and (2) curing the mixture to form the chemically bonded ceramic. The solids include a boron compound corresponding to at least 1% by weight of the solids. | 02-12-2015 |
20150348660 | Radiation Shielding and Processes for Producing and Using the Same - Lead-free radiation shielding material and processes for producing and using the same are described. The radiation shielding comprising a heavy metal component, such as bismuth, and a polymer component while also being optically transparent. The bismuth can be bonded to the polymer component or can be embedded within the matrix of the polymer component without being bonded to the polymer. As well, the bismuth can be nanoparticles that are contained within the matrix of the polymer component without being bonded to the polymer. The bismuth provides a stable, environmentally benign alternative to lead, while blocking the radiation and also being optically transparent. Other embodiments are described. | 12-03-2015 |
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