G01N2223/308

Robotic arm with X-ray source
10743827 · 2020-08-18 · ·

An X-ray system includes a multiple degree of freedom robotic arm mounted to a surface of a radiology suite, the robotic arm having one or more telescoping arm members, an X-ray source mounted on an end effector of the multiple degree of freedom robotic arm, at least one X-ray detector, and a work station coupled to the robotic arm, X-ray source, and X-ray detector, wherein the work station is configured to compute robotic arm trajectories for at least one scanning procedure and to control the robotic arm, X-ray source, and X-ray detector to effect the at least one scanning procedure.

SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR MEASURING SUBMERGED SURFACES
20200249141 · 2020-08-06 ·

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

Circular x-ray tube and an x-ray instrument comprising the circular x-ray tube
10728996 · 2020-07-28 · ·

The circular X-ray tube for the irradiation of the object (1) by X-radiation comprising the circular body (2) and at least two friction elements that rub together whereby forming a triboluminescent source of X-radiation. The one friction element comprises at least one circumferential element (3) arranged on the external circumferential side of the circular body (2) of the X-ray tube and the other friction element comprises at least one pressure element (4) that is pressed against the circumferential element (3), where the pressure element (4) is adapted for dragging upon the circumferential element (3), and/or at least one circumferential element (3) is adapted for pulling through under the pressure element (4). The X-ray instrument utilizes the circular X-ray tube and the imaging detectors (7) of ionizing radiation.

Gantry image guided radiotherapy system and related treatment delivery methods

A radiation treatment apparatus, comprising a gantry structure comprising a beam member extending between first and second ends of the gantry structure. The radiation treatment apparatus also includes a radiation treatment head movably mounted to the beam member in a manner that allows (i) translation of the radiation treatment head along the beam member between the first and second ends, and (ii) gimballing of the radiation treatment head relative to the beam member, the gimballing comprising pivotable movement in at least one independent pivot direction defined with respect to the beam member. The radiation treatment apparatus also includes a patient couch operative coupled with the radiation treatment head in manner to provide movement of the patient couch relative to the radiation treatment head.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces

The present disclosure provides systems, apparatuses, and methods for measuring submerged surfaces. Embodiments include a measurement apparatus including a main frame, a source positioned outside a pipe and connected to the main frame, and a detector positioned outside the pipe at a location diametrically opposite the source and connected to the main frame. The source may transmit a first amount of radiation. The detector may receive a second amount of radiation, determine a composition of the pipe based on the first and second amounts of radiation, and send at least one measurement signal. A control canister positioned on the main frame or on a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) attached to the apparatus may receive the at least one measurement signal from the detector and convey the at least one measurement signal to software located topside.

GANTRY IMAGE GUIDED RADIOTHERAPY SYSTEM AND RELATED TREATMENT DELIVERY METHODS
20200069970 · 2020-03-05 ·

A radiation treatment apparatus, comprising a gantry structure comprising a beam member extending between first and second ends of the gantry structure. The radiation treatment apparatus also includes a radiation treatment head movably mounted to the beam member in a manner that allows (i) translation of the radiation treatment head along the beam member between the first and second ends, and (ii) gimballing of the radiation treatment head relative to the beam member, the gimballing comprising pivotable movement in at least one independent pivot direction defined with respect to the beam member. The radiation treatment apparatus also includes a patient couch operative coupled with the radiation treatment head in manner to provide movement of the patient couch relative to the radiation treatment head.

X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS
20200069269 · 2020-03-05 ·

The present disclosure relates to an X-ray imaging apparatus. The X-ray imaging apparatus includes a first column connected to a main body, a second column connected to the first column and provided to be movable relative to the first column, an arm connected to the second column and slidably provided along the second column, and a weight compensator provided to compensate for the weight of the second column and the arm, wherein the weight compensator, the second column and the arm are connected by a wire, and the second column is provided with an elastic member connected to the arm and providing an elastic force such that the arm is moved by a uniform force regardless of the position of the second column.

X-ray apparatus
10571409 · 2020-02-25 · ·

An equipment mount for an x-ray apparatus is disclosed. The mount includes a main shield element, a peripheral shield element and a secondary shield element arranged to permit a mounting element to pass through the main shield element in a shielded manner. A support apparatus for an x-ray apparatus is also disclosed. The support apparatus comprises a separable bearing for translating a support part between a first position and a second position and an elevator mechanism for translating the support part from the second position to a third position, thereby separating the bearing.

X-ray apparatus
10571410 · 2020-02-25 · ·

An equipment mount for an x-ray apparatus is disclosed. The mount includes a main shield element, a peripheral shield element and a secondary shield element arranged to permit a mounting element to pass through the main shield element in a shielded manner. A support apparatus for an x-ray apparatus is also disclosed. The support apparatus comprises a separable bearing for translating a support part between a first position and a second position and an elevator mechanism for translating the support part from the second position to a third position, thereby separating the bearing.

X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS
20200041424 · 2020-02-06 ·

An X-ray imaging apparatus capable of covering outer peripheral portions of a fixed supporting column and a moving supporting column by a cover even when an SID is set to be large in a configuration in which an imaging system is rotated about an axis extending in a horizontal direction. The supporting column mechanism 17 is provided with a fixed supporting column 34, a moving supporting column 35 movable relative to the fixed supporting column 34, and a moving mechanism for moving the moving supporting column 35. A fixed cover 33 is arranged at the outer peripheral portion of the fixed supporting column 34. Further, at the outer peripheral portion of the moving supporting column 35, a moving cover 31 which moves together with the moving supporting column 35 is arranged. An intermediate cover 32 movable in the same direction as the moving cover 31 is arranged between the fixed cover 33 and the moving cover 31. Between the fixed supporting column 34 and the moving cover 31, a constant force spring 41 as an energizing member for energizing the intermediate cover 32 to the side of the fixed cover 33 is arranged.