X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices inventions

20090279659 - Multi-tube imaging system scatter correction: A computed tomography reconstruction method includes concurrently emitting radiation from at least two x-ray sources (14), switching the output state of each of the at least two x-ray sources (14) within a plurality of respective cross scatter sampling intervals (50, 52, 54, 56) and detecting with a corresponding one of... Agent: Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

20090279660 - X-ray computed tomographic apparatus: A rotor is rotatably supported in a gantry housing having a substantially sealed structure. An X-ray tube is provided in the rotor. A cooler is provided in the rotor and cools a refrigerant within the X-ray tube. An X-ray detector is provided in the rotor. A reconstruction unit reconstructs an... Agent: Charles N.j. Ruggiero, Esq. Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle, L.L.P.

20090279661 - Dental radiology apparatus and signal processing method used therewith: A dental radiology apparatus having: an intraoral sensor comprising a detector that includes an active pixel array produced using biCMOS technology and converting a received x-ray into at least one analog electrical output signal; an electronic module encapsulated in a case and which has at least one detector activation device,... Agent: Carestream Health, Inc.

20090279664 - Adaptive scanning in an imaging system: An object within a region is exposed to a first beam of penetrating radiation. The first beam of penetrating radiation is sensed on a side opposite the region from a source of the first beam. An attenuation of the first beam caused by passing the first beam through the object... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20090279662 - Carrying out and monitoring irradiation of a moving object: A system for carrying out or monitoring irradiation of a moving object using a particle beam is provided. A particle beam may be directed onto the moving object from a beam outlet. X-ray images from different directions are recorded by an imaging unit. The imaging unit may include an x-ray... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20090279665 - Radiation imaging apparatus and method for driving the same: A radiation imaging apparatus irradiates a subject with a radioactive ray emitted from a radiation generation unit to capture a radiographic image based on a radioactive ray that has penetrated through the subject. The radiation imaging apparatus includes a histogram calculation unit configured to calculate a histogram resulting from pixel... Agent: Canon U.s.a. Inc. Intellectual Property Division

20090279663 - X-ray radioscopy device, moving picture processing method, program, and storage medium: An X-ray radioscopy device comprises: an image capturing unit that captures a moving image of an object that has been irradiated by X-rays; an analysis processing unit that performs different analysis processes in parallel on each frame that makes up the moving image and extracts, from each frame, a region... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20090279666 - Methods and apparatus for the identification of materials using photons scattered from the nuclear \"pygmy resonance\": The scattered intensity of photons from the nuclear Pygmy Resonance taken in conjunction with the scattered intensity at lower energies provides a signal that is sensitive to the nature of the nuclear species doing the scattering. Highly enriched uranium and depleted uranium can be distinguished by this signal from other... Agent: Foley Hoag, LLP Patent Group, World Trade Center West

20090279667 - Method and apparatus of differential pumping in an x-ray tube: An x-ray tube includes an anode, a first chamber enclosing the anode and having a first pressure therein, a cathode, and a second chamber enclosing the cathode and having a second pressure therein. A separator is positioned between the first and second chambers and has a conductance limiter therein.... Agent: Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, Sc (gems)

20090279668 - Apparatus for reducing kv-dependent artifacts in an imaging system and method of making same: An x-ray tube includes a cathode positioned within a vacuum chamber and configured to emit electrons. The x-ray tube includes an anode positioned within the vacuum chamber to receive electrons emitted from the cathode and configured to generate a beam of x-rays from the electrons, a window positioned to pass... Agent: Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, Sc (gems)

20090279669 - Apparatus for reducing kv-dependent artifacts in an imaging system and method of making same: An x-ray tube includes a vacuum chamber, a cathode positioned within the vacuum chamber and configured to emit electrons, and an anode positioned within the vacuum chamber to receive the electrons emitted from the cathode and configured to generate a beam of x-rays from the electrons. The x-ray tube further... Agent: Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, Sc (gems)

20090279670 - X-ray generator with polycapillary optic: An x-ray generating system includes a source of x-ray radiation, a waveguide bundle optic for collimating the x-ray radiation produced by the source, a focusing optic for focusing the collimated x-ray radiation to a focal point.... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20090279671 - X-ray detecting device and x-ray imaging apparatus: An X-ray detecting device comprises a support mechanism for supporting a detector housing pivotably about a horizontal shaft parallel to an X-ray incidence surface, a shaft connected at one end to the detector housing and having an opposite end adapted to perform a rectilinear motion to induce a pivotal motion... Agent: Patrick W. Rasche (20459) Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20090279672 - Multi-functional medical imaging quality assurance sensor: The present invention relates to a method of providing a quality assurance program for a medical imaging examination, including measuring quality assurance metrics, including at least one of motion, contrast resolution, spatial resolution, radiation does, noise, and anatomic positioning, using a quality assurance sensor; performing an analysis the quality assurance... Agent: Akerman Senterfitt

20090274264 - Computed tomography systems and related methods involving localized bias: Computed tomography systems and related methods involving localized measurements are provided. In this regard, a representative computed tomography system for analyzing a target is operative to determine, with a biased density value differing from an average density value for the target, a location of an interface of the target.... Agent: O''shea Getz P.C.

20090274265 - Continuous computer tomography performing super-short-scans and stronger weighting of most recent data: A computer tomography apparatus and method, a computer-readable medium and a program element are provided for examining a region of interest (ROI) of an object or patient in real-time. When only a region of interest is to be reconstructed, it is sufficient to rotate the radiation source and detector elements... Agent: Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

20090274266 - X-ray detector and x-ray ct apparatus: An X-ray detector includes a single-layered semiconductor substrate having an array of detection cells which directly convert photons of X-rays into electrical signals; a first data collecting device which collects data with respect to the array of detection cells in a photon counting mode; and a second data collecting device... Agent: Patrick W. Rasche (20459) Armstrong Teasdale LLP

20090274267 - System and method for automatic jaw measurement for panoramic radiology: A method of conducting a panoramic x-ray examination. The method includes generating a signal representing a pressure map of an anatomical region of interest, calculating an imaging layer based on the generated signal, and generating a scan based on the calculated imaging layer.... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20090274268 - In vivo measurement of trace elements in bone by x-ray fluorescence: Methods for in vivo measurement of lead or other trace elements in bone by x-ray fluorescence (XRF) without independent measurement of underlying tissue thickness are disclosed. In one method, the lead concentration is calculated based on the intensity of a first characteristic fluoresced peak and a function having as an... Agent: Thermo Finnigan LLC

20090274269 - Determination of heavy particle stopping power: A distribution of heavy particle stopping power is be determined. A distribution of effective atomic number of a three-dimensional space is accessed, and a distribution of an x-ray stopping power of the three-dimensional space is accessed. A conversion is applied to the distribution of the effective atomic number and the... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20090274270 - Single boom cargo scanning system: The inspection methods and systems of the present invention are mobile, rapidly deployable, and capable of scanning a wide variety of receptacles cost-effectively and accurately on uneven surfaces. The present invention is directed toward a portable inspection system for generating an image representation of target objects using a radiation source,... Agent: Patentmetrix

20090274272 - Methods and apparatus for obtaining low-dose imaging: In one aspect, A method of imaging an object of interest positioned in an exposure area is provided. The method comprises obtaining projection data of the object by providing radiation to the exposure area and detecting at least some of the radiation exiting the object to form the projection data,... Agent: Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

20090274271 - System and method for selecting a guidance mode for performing a percutaneous procedure: A system and method are disclosed for planning a percutaneous procedure and for guiding an instrument to engage a target within a patient's body. A patient 3-dimensional image data set is provided, within which a user defines an instrument trajectory, for example, by selecting a skin entry point and a... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090274273 - Irradiation verification device for radiotherapy installations, and method for handling thereof: The present invention relates to an irradiation verification apparatus (1), the irradiation verification apparatus (1) containing living cell material which is fixed in location on cell supports (3). The cell supports (3) are arranged between cell support holders (5,6). For irradiation verification, the z co-ordinate of the irradiation verification apparatus... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20090274274 - Handheld two-dimensional x-ray diffractometer: A handheld X-ray diffractometer comprises a miniaturized X-ray source and multiple area detectors to allow the diffractometer to obtain two-dimensional X-ray diffraction images in a large diffraction space without rotating the sample. The source and detectors are located inside of a radio opaque enclosure that protects the operator during use.... Agent: Law Offices Of Paul E. Kudirka

20090274276 - High voltage x-ray generator and related oil well formation analysis: An apparatus and method for determining the density and other properties of a formation surrounding a borehole using a high voltage x-ray generator. One embodiment comprises a stable compact x-ray generator capable of providing radiation with energy of 250 keV and higher while operating at temperatures equal to or greater... Agent: Schlumberger Oilfield Services

20090274275 - Nuclear gauges and related methods of assembly: Nuclear gauges, their components and method for assembly and adjustment of the same are provided. The nuclear gauges are used in measuring the density and/or moisture of construction-related materials. The nuclear gauge can include a gauge housing having a vertical cavity therethrough and at least one radiation detector located within... Agent: Jenkins, Wilson, Taylor & Hunt, P. A.

20090274277 - X-ray sources: An anode for an X-ray source is formed in two parts, a main part and a collimating part. The main part has the target region formed on it. The two parts between them define an electron aperture through which electrons pass to reach the target region, and an X-ray aperture... Agent: Patentmetrix

20090262885 - Cone beam computed tomography with multiple partial scanning trajectories: A computer tomography apparatus (100) for examination of an object of interest (107) comprising an electromagnetic radiation source (104) adapted to emit electromagnetic radiation to an object of interest (107), a detecting device (108) adapted to detect electromagnetic radiation generated by the electromagnetic radiation source (104) and passed through the... Agent: Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

20090262886 - Rotational x-ray scan planning system: In three-dimensional X-ray imaging, with C-arm systems, scan setup has to be performed manually under fluoroscopic control. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a scan planning system for planning a data acquisition process is provided, which is adapted to predict a field of view to be reconstructed... Agent: Philips Intellectual Property & Standards

20090262887 - Mammography system and method for its operation: A mammography system including a compression device, comprising two compression members to compress a breast, a sensor to sense the pressure exerted by the breast on one of the members and/or a device to determine the distance between the two members, an X-ray image acquisition system, means to adjust an... Agent: General Electric Company Ge Global Patent Operation

20090262888 - Aiming method and device for an extraoral radiographic technique: An aiming method and a device for an extraoral radiographic technique using a pair of length-adjustable indicator rods. Install a circular locator on each to the indicator rod. While keeping at an appropriate angle, hold the two locators closely beside the cheeks of the patient, and then along the hypothetical... Agent: Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz LLP

20090262889 - Automated x-ray fluorescence analysis: A method for classifying a sample based upon a complete spectral analysis. The sample is illuminated with penetrating radiation and an initial complete spectral analysis is performed based on spectral resolution of resonant fluorescence lines emitted at the surface, or within the volume, of the sample. If the initial complete... Agent: Thermo Finnigan LLC

20090262890 - X-ray fluorescence analysis to determine levels of hazardous substances: An object of the present invention is to shorten the time required by processing, and to simplify the work and increase the number of samples processed, in the X-ray analysis of a specific substance contained in a sample. To achieve the object, a method for assaying the content of a... Agent: Mcdermott Will & Emery LLP

20090262891 - Linear track scanning imaging system and method: In a linear track scanning imaging system and method, the imaging system may include: a ray generating unit having a plurality of ray sources that emit beams alternately, only one ray source at a time; an actuating arrangement causing an object under examination to move with respect to the linear... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20090262892 - Method and device for planning a medical imaging procedure: In a method and device for planning a medical imaging, a number of quality parameters that associate a desired image quality with the image exposure are imported into an image acquisition of an examination region that can be executed by means of an image acquisition apparatus. A number of image... Agent: Schiff Hardin, LLP Patent Department

20090262893 - Methods and apparatus for obtaining low-dose imaging: In one aspect, a method of obtaining projection data of an object from a plurality of view angles with respect to the object is provided. The method comprises acts of providing radiation, at each of the plurality of view angles, to an exposure area in which the object is positioned,... Agent: Wolf Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

20090262894 - Medical imaging processing and care planning system: A system automatically compares radiotherapy 3D X-Ray images and subsequent images for update and re-planning of treatment and for verification of correct patient and image association. A medical radiation therapy system and workflow includes a task processor for providing task management data for initiating image comparison tasks prior to performing... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090262895 - X-ray diffractometer for mechanically correlated movement of the source, detector, and sample position: An X-ray diffractometer (1; 24; 30) has a mechanism without toothed ring and is suited to move the two legs of a goniometer, on which the source (2) and detector (3; 31) are respectively disposed, at the same time and in a correlated fashion, wherein the Θ-angle can be scanned,... Agent: Kohler Schmid Moebus

20090262896 - User interface of an x-ray system and method for manufacturing such an user interface: The invention relates to an user interface comprising: a read only memory for an operating parameter of an X-ray system with each one section for contrast medium injection, for data acquisition, for reconstruction of data, for image storage and for displaying of an image; a write-read-memory for the operating parameter... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090262897 - Method and device for the separate three-dimensional representation of the arterial and venous vascular system using c-arm angiography systems: The invention relates to a method and a device for the separate three-dimensional representation of arteries and/or veins in a vascular system of the body by means of a C-arm biplanar system having two C-arms, which can each record a sequence of x-ray images from different projection angles during a... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20090262898 - Information processing apparatus capable of changing selection order and method for controlling the same: An information processing apparatus includes an evaluation unit configured to obtain priority of each arranged component according to attribute information given to the arranged component and a determination unit configured to obtain an order used for selecting the arranged component according to the result of the evaluation of the evaluation... Agent: Canon U.s.a. Inc. Intellectual Property Division

20090262899 - Betatron with a yoke made of composite powder: A betatron is provided, particularly for an x-ray inspection station, and includes a rotationally symmetrical inner yoke that is composed of two spaced-apart pieces, an outer yoke which connects the two pieces of the inner yoke, at least one main field coil, and at least one toroidal betatron tube located... Agent: Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, PLLC

20090262900 - X-ray focusing device: Disclosed is an X-ray reflecting device and an X-ray reflecting element constituting the X-ray reflecting device capable of facilitating a reduction in weight and being prepared in a relatively simple manner. The X-ray reflecting element of the present invention comprises a body made of a solid silicon, and a plurality... Agent: Blakely Sokoloff Taylor & Zafman LLP

20090262901 - Multi-leaf collimators: A multi-leaf collimator for a radiotherapy apparatus comprises at least one array of laterally-spaced elongate leaves, each leaf being driven by an associated motor connected to the leaf via a drive means so as to extend or retract the leaf in its longitudinal direction, the drive means comprising a sub-frame... Agent: Westman Champlin & Kelly, P.A.

20090262902 - Bite wing for dental sensors: A protective envelope for a radiographic sensor. The protective envelope includes: a first sheet of polymer defining a first sheet peripheral edge; a second sheet of polymer defining a second sheet peripheral edge, the second sheet of polymer extending substantially parallel to the first sheet of polymer with the first... Agent: Louis Tessier