X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices inventions 12/07

20070297563 - Radiation image photographing apparatus: Radiation image photographing apparatus equipped with radiation source irradiating subject with radiation, detector holding part holding radiation image detector that detects radiation that is emitted from radiation source and is transmitted through subject, subject table that is arranged between the radiation source and detector holding part and holds subject, and... Agent: Lucas & Mercanti, LLP

20070297566 - Radiotherapy device control apparatus and radiation irradiation method: A radiotherapy device control apparatus includes: a template matching section; an affected area position calculating section; and an irradiation position control section. The radiotherapy device control apparatus controls a radiotherapy device. The radiotherapy device includes: a therapeutic radiation irradiation device radiating therapeutic radiation, and an imager generating an imager image... Agent: Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.

20070297567 - Radiation imaging apparatus, radiation imaging system, and method of controlling radiation imaging apparatus: A radiation imaging apparatus is capable of taking a moving picture by acquisition by a reading circuit of a plurality of radiation image signals on the basis of a plurality of successive times of irradiation of a radiation detector with radiation rays. The radiation detector has a two-dimensional array of... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20070297560 - Method and system for electronic unpacking of baggage and cargo: In accordance with certain embodiments a method and system to analyze the content of a packed bag utilizing a scanner is provided. The bag is scanned for a scannable characteristic to acquire scan data representative of a content of the piece of baggage. A volumetric data set is generated from... Agent: The Small Patent Law Group LLP

20070297561 - Multi-component vessel segmentation: A method and Computer Program Product for segmenting a three-dimensional digital representation of an anatomical structure, in which a temporary replacement of intensity values is performed in a specified volume with a substitute intensity value corresponding to healthy anatomical structure. The segmentation of an outer boundary of the blood vessel... Agent: Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

20070297562 - X-ray ct scanner: Provided is an X-ray CT scanner that minimizes or removes artifacts in an image derived from afterglow caused by a detector, and highly precisely prevent degradation in a time resolution by compensating afterglow. An X-ray CT scanner includes an X-ray source that irradiates X-rays to an object, an X-ray detector... Agent: Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP

20070297564 - Real-time digital x-ray imaging apparatus: A x-ray diagnostic apparatus and methods perform Real-Time Digital Radiography with particular application in dental x-ray imaging modalities, such as Orthopantomography, Scannography, Linear Tomography and Cephalography, by using a versatile and robotized mechanical structure, featuring projection movements in the required a real range and automatic adaptation of the same mechanical... Agent: Mcnees Wallace & Nurick LLC

20070297565 - System and method utilizing adaptive radiation therapy framework: Use of an adaptive radiation therapy framework includes determination of a radiation beam size, radiation beam shape, and radiation beam position for delivering at least a portion of a prescribed radiation dose to a target volume based on first image data of a patient, and selection of one radiation therapy... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20070297568 - X-ray converter: An X-RAY CONVERTER having a light-proof housing with an X-ray-transparent wall behind which there are fastened an X-ray-to-optical converter, a filter of residual X-radiation, an objective lenses unit, and a photodetector containing at least two optoelectronic converters with partly overlapping fields of view and separated electrical outputs for connection to... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20070297569 - Wireless integrated automatic exposure control module: Systems and methods for providing independent exposure detection, X-ray spectrum and timing compensation, and providing an exposure termination signal to an X-ray system. The system incorporates an interface for receiving exposure characteristic data such as kVp, spectral filter, and focal spot. The system through a programmed controller determines one or... Agent: Ramirez & Smith

20070297570 - Heatpipe anode for x-ray generator: A rotating anode for x-ray generation uses a heat pipe principle with a heat pipe coolant located in a sealed chamber of a rotating portion of the anode. The rotating portion is positioned relative to a second portion so that relative rotation occurs between the two portions and so that... Agent: Law Offices Of Paul E. Kudirka

20070297571 - X-ray emitter and method for generating and representing x-ray images: An X-ray emitter, particularly a dental X-ray apparatus, includes an X-ray source disposed in a housing, wherein the interior housing has an emission aperture and a diaphragm is provided which delimits the X-rays leaving the emission aperture to form a X-ray fan beam and is disposed at a distance from... Agent: Dykema Gossett PLLC

20070297572 - X-ray shielding device: An X-ray shield device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises an X-ray shielding plate positioned between an X-ray source and a support member for a subject; a shielding plate driving mechanism including a supporting portion for supporting the X-ray shielding plate, the shielding plate driving mechanism being... Agent: Jacobson Holman PLLC

20070297573 - Image recording carrier: An image recording carrier includes: an image recording plate including a plate-shaped supporter, and a recording layer which is superposed on the top of the supporter, and which accumulates and recodes a radiograph when irradiated with radioactive rays carrying an image; and a cassette in which the image recording plate... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070297574 - X-ray diagnostic apparatus: An X-ray diagnostic apparatus includes a floor rotating arm whose one end is mounted on a floor surface to be rotatable around a substantially vertical first rotation axis, a stand mounted on the other end of the floor rotating arm to be rotatable around a substantially vertical second rotation axis,... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070297575 - Systems and methods for determining object position: A system for determining a position of an object includes a block having a base, and a plurality of elongate members secured to the block. A system for determining a position of an object includes a processor configured to obtain an image of portions of respective elongated members, and determine... Agent: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc. C/o Bingham Mccutchen LLP

20070291898 - Apparatus and method for fluid phase fraction determination using x-rays: An apparatus and method for determining the phase fraction of a fluid collected downhole is shown comprising an x-ray generator, a filter, a sample cell, and a radiation detector. The filter produces a radiation spectrum with a high energy portion and a low energy portion. Filtered radiation is passed through... Agent: Schlumberger Reservoir Completions

20070291894 - X-ray ct data acquisition method and x-ray ct apparatus: The present invention provides a method for positively acquiring projection data for reconstructing a CT image at a slice position outside the linear movement range. When performing “projection data acquisition” with “rotating” and “linearly moving” the X-ray tube and the multidetector, a holding time is provided in which only the... Agent: Patrick W. Rasche Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20070291895 - Systems and methods for localizing a target for radiotherapy based on digital tomosynthesis: Systems and methods for localizing a target for radiotherapy based on digital tomosynthesis are provided. According to one method, DTS verification image data of a target located within or on a patient is generated. The DTS verification image data is compared with DTS reference image data of the target. Radiotherapy... Agent: Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, P. A.

20070291897 - Mammography device having an adjustable-height platform: A mammography device is provided. The mammography device includes an adjustable-height platform, and a transmitter that generates an optical signal. The optical signal is dependent on the height of the platform and is projectable onto a patient standing in front of the platform.... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20070291896 - Systems and methods for detecting an image of an object by use of an x-ray beam having a polychromatic distribution: Systems and methods for detecting an image of an object using an X-ray beam having a polychromatic energy distribution are disclosed. According to one aspect, a method can include detecting an image of an object. The method can include generating a first X-ray beam having a polychromatic energy distribution. Further,... Agent: Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, P. A.

20070291899 - Goniometer: The invention relates to a goniometer (1) and a method for measuring stresses and characterizing microstructure of particles. The goniometer comprises frame (4), a measurement head (7, 8, 9, 10) movably adapted to the frame (4) by a first linear movement unit (5), second linear movement unit (6) and a... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070291900 - Method for generating at least one offset-corrected x-ray image: In flat-panel X-ray detectors which have a multiplicity of detector elements which are in each case associated with one pixel of an X-ray image, the individual detectors generate offset signals. These offset signals are detected by recording offset images in which there is no X-ray irradiation (dark images). The offset... Agent: Baker Botts L.L.P. Patent Department

20070291901 - X-ray tube window bonding with smooth bonding surface: This disclosure is concerned with x-ray tube window bonding using a smooth bonding surface. In one example, an x-ray tube window assembly in the evacuated housing of an x-ray tube includes a window frame with a support flange surrounding an aperture, a window constructed to cover the aperture and overlap... Agent: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc. C/o Workman Nydegger

20070291902 - Superconducting x-ray detector and x-ray analysis apparatus using the same: A superconducting X-ray detector comprising a temperature detector 6 for detecting a temperature change by heat generated when an X-ray is absorbed, and a heat link 3 for controlling a heat flow amount of escaping the generated heat to a support board 1, wherein the temperature detector 6 comprises a... Agent: Bruce L Adams Adams & Wilks

20070291903 - Integral x-ray tube shielding for high-voltage x-ray tube cables: A shielded high-voltage cable connector assembly configured and arranged to control the unintended emission of x-rays from certain regions of an x-ray tube. The cable connector assembly includes a body comprising a material that is substantially non-transmissive to x-rays. The body is configured accommodate a plurality of conductive elements and... Agent: Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc. C/o Workman Nydegger

20070291904 - Radiation imaging system and driving method thereof: When a gain correction is performed for the radiographed object image, the acquisition of the object image having a high grade quality and no artifact is realized. For that purpose, an image storing unit is provided for storing an image for correction radiographed based on conditions set with the table... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20070286329 - Energy spectrum modulation apparatus, material discrimination method and device, image processing method: Disclosed are an energy spectrum modulation apparatus, a material discrimination method and a device thereof, as well as an image processing method are disclosed, which can discriminate the material in large- and medium-sized objects such as cargo containers, air cargo containers, etc. by using X-rays having different energy levels. The... Agent: Westman Champlin & Kelly, P.A.

20070286332 - X-ray ct apparatus: The present invention aims to obtain a tomographic image similar in image quality to a tomographic image obtained by executing a scan at X-ray tube current value set by an X-ray automatic exposure function even when the X-ray tube current value set by the X-ray automatic exposure function are not... Agent: Patrick W. Rasche Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20070286336 - Method for the processing of radiological images for a detection of radiological signs: In a method for the processing of radiology images for detection of radiological signs, an algorithm is provided to detect such radiological signs on projections as a function of their contrasts. These contrasts are measured by using the responses of linear differential filters with different scale parameters. The method can... Agent: General Electric Co. Global Patent Operation

20070286337 - Detector array and device using the same: Disclosed is a detector array comprising a first linear array for detecting a first ray and a second ray which penetrate through a first plurality of parts of the inspected object to acquire first values and second values for the first plurality of parts, wherein the second ray is alternately... Agent: Westman Champlin & Kelly, P.A.

20070286339 - Combined x-ray ct/neutron material identification system: Combined X-Ray CT/Neutron Material Identification System A system and methods for identifying contents of an enclosure such as an air cargo container. A three-dimensional image indicative of at least one of the CT number and the density of contents of the enclosure is obtained using penetrating radiation such as x-rays.... Agent: Bromberg & Sunstein LLP

20070286342 - Systems and methods for performing radiosurgery using stereotactic techniques: The present invention relates to a method for performing non-homogeneous radiosurgery to provide optimal doses to the site of an abnormal lesion and to minimize damages to surrounding healthy tissues.... Agent: Gordon & Rees LLP

20070286330 - Method for reproducibly generating views of tomographic image data: A method is disclosed for reproducibly generating views of tomographic image data, in the case of which provision is made of tomographic CT image data together with a three-dimensional modulation transfer function of the CT image data, and of coordinate information from which coordinates of the voxels included in the... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070286331 - Method and system of adaptive control for reducing motion artifacts and patient dose in four dimensional computed tomography: Motion artifacts and patient dose during 4D CT imaging are reduced by adaptive control of data acquisition. The respiration signal (310) and CT data acquisition (340) are linked, such that ‘bad’ data from erratic breathing cycles that cause artifacts is not acquired by pausing CT data acquisition (360) when erratic... Agent: Whitham, Curtis & Christofferson & Cook, P.C.

20070286333 - Radiation detection unit for a computer tomograph: A radiation detection unit is disclosed for a computer tomograph, and a computer tomograph having a radiation detection unit is also disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the radiation detection unit for a computer tomograph includes at least one scattered radiation sensor, set up and arranged to measure scattered radiation.... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070286334 - Radiography device for recording dynamic processes and associated recording method: There is described a radiography device for recording dynamic processes and an associated recording method. The radiography arrangement is used to examine patients using an x-ray source, a digital flat detector with a single shot recording function and an operating console for controlling and recording purposes, with the flat detector... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20070286335 - Wireless intra-oral x-ray imaging: This invention relates to x-ray imaging, especially to an imaging arrangement used in intra-oral x-ray imaging, to a wireless imaging sensor and to a base station for the sensor as well as to methods for supplying operating power to the sensor and transmitting information to the sensor and from the... Agent: Wolf, Block, Shorr And Solis-cohen LLP

20070286338 - Method and system of inspecting baggage: A method of inspecting baggage includes establishing an inspection workstation including an inspection area and a scanning system, providing a computer system including a graphical user interface including a plurality of icons and scanning at least one item of baggage for contraband during an initial inspection. The method also includes... Agent: Patrick W. Rasche (22697) Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20070286340 - Standoff radiation attenuation system: A radiation attenuation system suitable for use in radiological examinations includes a first portion comprising a radiation attenuation material and a second portion comprising a relatively non-radiation attenuation buffer region between the radiation attenuation material and an article undergoing the examination. The radiation attenuation system may be positioned over, under,... Agent: Foley & Lardner LLP

20070286341 - X-ray fluoroscope: An optical camera 5 for photographing a fluoroscopy object W on a sample stage 3 is provided. Prior to a fluoroscopic operation, the sample stage 3 is driven, and the fluoroscopy object W is photographed in a plurality of postures by the optical camera 5, and optical images are stored... Agent: Sughrue-265550

20070286343 - Tomosurgery: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with Tomosurgery are described. One method embodiment includes logically dividing a target volume into treatment slices to be radiated individually by co-planar beams. The method embodiment also includes planning a two dimensional path for moving a shaped isocenter through a treatment slice where the... Agent: Mcdonald Hopkins Co., Lpa

20070286344 - Target alignment for x-ray scattering measurements: A method for X-ray analysis of a sample includes directing a beam of X-rays to impinge on a structure in the sample such that the X-rays are scattered from the structure in a pattern of stripes, and receiving the scattered X-rays using an array of detectors. A relative alignment between... Agent: Smith, Gambrell & Russell

20070286345 - X-ray detector panel methods and apparatus: Apparatus includes a digital x-ray detector panel, a panel support, and a resilient sheet positioned between the panel and the support, the sheet having an area smaller than an area of the panel.... Agent: Fisher Patent Group, LLC

20070286346 - Method and system for optimizing radiation exposure for medical imaging equipment: A system and method are provided for optimizing the amount of radiation exposure to a patient. The system and method comprise inputting a set of parameters based on characteristics of the patient, positioning components of a medical imaging equipment, comparing the input parameters and position of the components to computed... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20070280406 - Orientation identification: A pair of anatomic orientation stickers may include a left-hand sticker comprising a radiopaque material forming a figure “L” and an adhesive backing attached thereto, and a right-hand sticker comprising a radiopaque material forming a figure “R” and an adhesive backing attached thereto. The stickers may be sufficiently flexible and... Agent: Foley Hoag, LLP Patent Group, World Trade Center West

20070280409 - Semiconductor radiation detector with guard ring, and imaging system with this detector: A guard-ring electrode can be used at a suitable position for each of a plurality of imaging regions. Improvement in image quality and reduction in unnecessary radiation exposure, such as reduction in artifacts or noise, improvement in SNR, and expansion in dynamic range, are realized by reducing the cross-talk or... Agent: Stanley P. Fisher Reed Smith LLP

20070280410 - X-ray detector and detector module: An X-ray detector includes a plurality of detector modules arranged in the interior of a detector housing. In at least one embodiment, the detector housing is designed to supply a coolant into the interior. In at least one embodiment, in order to cool the detector modules, each is provided with... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070280415 - Method of and apparatus for measuring the thickness of moving metal sheet articles: A method of and apparatus for measuring the true thickness, as well as angles of orientation, of a strip article, e.g. a moving metal sheet emerging from a rolling apparatus. The thickness and angles are measured by three penetrating radiation beams (e.g. X-rays) that cross at a common point of... Agent: Christopher C. Dunham C/o Cooper & Dunham LLP

20070280416 - Inspection system and method: A method of determining a presence of items of interest within a cargo container is disclosed. The method includes obtaining information from an initial radiation scan of at least one of the cargo container and contents therein, identifying a target portion of the cargo container in response to the information... Agent: General Electric Company Global Research

20070280419 - Radiographic imaging system: A radiographic imaging system prevents an error in the correspondence between the image data generated from a recording medium and the information on imaging even under the condition where a medical terminal and a radiographic image reading apparatus are operated by different operators in separate rooms. The system includes: a... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20070280420 - Mobile x-ray receiver for an x-ray apparatus: An x-ray receiver for an x-ray apparatus is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the x-ray receiver includes a detector holding apparatus designed such that it can be connected to a detector for receiving x-rays. The x-ray receiver also includes an x-ray grid, connected to the detector holding apparatus, for... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070280405 - Data transmission means: A rotating data transmission device for transmitting data from a data source to a data sink between a rotating part and a stationary part comprises a transmitting conductor arrangement fed by a transmitting means, and also a receiving means for tapping signals from the transmitting conductor arrangement with the aid... Agent: Daffer Mcdaniel LLP

20070280404 - Imaging method with filtered back projection: The invention relates to an imaging method, in which a projection data record of an examination area to be reconstructed is generated by acquiring projections from different projection directions, in particular with the aid of a computer tomograph. For each projection direction, a filter operator is determined that is optimally... Agent: Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

20070280407 - Method for image reconstruction of an object with the aid of projections, and apparatus for carrying out the method: A method is disclosed for image reconstruction of an object with the aid of at least one-dimensional projections of the object into a three-dimensional volume image data record, it being possible to generate the projections by at least one detector/source system with reference to different positions and angles relative to... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070280408 - Scanning slot cone-beam computed tomography and scanning focus spot cone-beam computed tomography: A method of imaging an object that includes directing a plurality of x-ray beams in a fan-shaped form towards an object, detecting x-rays that pass through the object due to the directing a plurality of x-ray beams and generating a plurality of imaging data regarding the object from the detected... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20070280411 - Method for the creation of panoramic tomographic images, and x-ray image acquisition device: The invention further relates to a digital X-ray image acquisition device (1) for the creation of panoramic tomographic images of an object (10), comprising an X-ray-sensitive image detector (14), a first and second storage area (21.1, 21.2) for storing data, and a first and second linker (20.1, 20.2) for linking... Agent: Dykema Gossett PLLC

20070280412 - Breast compression for digital mammography, tomosynthesis and other modalities: A breast x-ray imaging method and system that is particularly suited for tomosynthesis imaging but also is useful for conventional mammography. A fluid containing pillow or bag is placed between the breast and a paddle that compresses the breast against a breast platform covering an imaging device, to enhance patient... Agent: Cooper & Dunham, LLP

20070280414 - Fluorescent x-ray analysis apparatus: To provide a fluorescent X-ray analysis apparatus using a polarization for effectively measuring a minute portion of a sample surface without a necessary to prepare many kinds of secondary targets. A fluorescent X-ray analysis apparatus according to the present invention includes an X-ray tube for generating an X-ray; a sample... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20070280413 - Online analysis device: An online analysis device, comprising a feed conveyor for supplying the material to be analyzed, a X-ray tube (20), for which the X-ray beam is directed toward a measuring region (B) on the feed conveyor, a control unit (30) for actuating the X-ray tube, a X-ray detector (40) which measures... Agent: Rabin & Berdo, PC

20070280417 - Cargo security inspection method and system based on spiral scanning: A cargo security inspection method and system based on spiral scanning, the method including: spirally scanning an inspected object at a first precision to obtain the transmission projection data; judging whether there is a suspect area in the inspected area; scanning at least one slice of the suspect area at... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20070280418 - Coupled carriers for enhancing therapy: Radiation has been used for many years to treat cancer patients. In the case of ionizing electromagnetic radiation, the incidental, extra dose to tissues surrounding the tumor is significant. The aim of this invention is to provide compounds and methods to enhance the absorbed radiation dose ratio, or other therapeutic... Agent: Michael Weil

20070280421 - Narrow band x-ray system and fabrication method thereof: A narrow band x-ray filter can include: a substrate; and a sheaf of one or more reflection units stacked upon each other on the substrate. Each reflection unit can include: a first set of at least two discrete spacers on a respective underlying structures, a reflector disposed on the first... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070280422 - Method and apparatus for medical x-radiography: The invention relates to a method for eliminating error elements caused by movements of an imaged object in X-radiography, said method comprising performing X-radiography on an imaged object for compiling three-dimensional X-radiographic information. The method comprises creating a model geometry of an X-ray imaging process, said creation work comprising a... Agent: Andrus, Sceales, Starke & Sawall, LLP

20070280423 - Registration by means of radiation marking elements: A method for registering at least a part of an object includes applying a substance to at least a part of the surface of the object, wherein the substance includes a plurality of radiation marking elements that emit radiation. At least one camera is used to scan the surface of... Agent: Don W. Bulson (brainlab)

20070280424 - Ring guide adapter: A system for holding and aligning an x-ray sensing device is described. The system includes a holder for an x-ray sensing device and a ring guide adapter which is removably connected with the holder. The ring guide adapter forms first and second alignment members. The system also includes a rod... Agent: Evan Law Group LLC

20070280425 - Ceiling-mounted x-ray examination device: The invention relates to a ceiling-mounted x-ray examination device comprising a patient-receiving table, an X-ray emitter, an X-ray receiver, a first adjusting device mountable on the ceiling for holding or displacing the X-ray emitter and preferably a second adjusting device mountable on the ceiling for holding and is placing the... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20070280426 - Equilibrated c-arm x-ray device: An x-ray C-arm device has a C-arm rotatable around an orbital axis proceeding perpendicular to the plane of the C-arm. The C-arm carries an x-ray source and a radiation detector, and the overall center of gravity of the C-arm and the components carried thereby exerts a first torque on the... Agent: Schiff Hardin, LLP Patent Department