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X-ray beam system with a liquid target vacuum chamber

A system for generating X-ray beams from a liquid target includes a vacuum chamber, a diamond window assembly, an electron source, a target material flow system, and an X-ray detector/imager. An electron beam from the electron source travels through the diamond window assembly and into a dynamic target material of the flow system. Preferably, the dynamic target material is lead bismuth eutectic in a liquid state. Upon colliding with the dynamic target material, X-rays are generated. The generated X-rays exit through an X-ray exit window to be captured by the X-ray detector/imager. Since the dynamic target material is constantly in fluid motion within a pipeline of the flow system, the electron beam always has a new target area which is at a controlled operational temperature and thus, prevents overheating issues. By providing a small focus area for the electron beams, the overall imaging resolution of the X-rays is also improved.

X-ray beam generation system with diamond thin film window

A system for generating X-ray beams from a liquid target includes a vacuum chamber, a diamond window assembly, an electron source, a target material flow system, and an X-ray detector/imager. An electron beam from the electron source travels through the diamond window assembly and into a dynamic target material of the flow system. Preferably, the dynamic target material is lead bismuth eutectic in a liquid state. Upon colliding with the dynamic target material, X-rays are generated. The generated X-rays exit through an X-ray exit window to be captured by the X-ray detector/imager. Since the dynamic target material is constantly in fluid motion within a pipeline of the flow system, the electron beam always has a new target area which is at a controlled operational temperature and thus, prevents overheating issues. By providing a small focus area for the electron beams, the overall imaging resolution of the X-rays is also improved.

BIOPSY SAMPLE CONTAINER
20180000463 · 2018-01-04 ·

An apparatus for individually storing multiple tissue samples separately from each other includes a base, a lid, a lock, and one or more vents. The base defines a plurality of reservoirs and a plurality of identification areas. A portion of the base defines an opening corresponding to each reservoir. The lid is configured to secure the multiple tissue samples within a corresponding reservoir by enclosing each corresponding opening in the closed configuration. The lock is configured to selectively lock the lid against the base in the closed configuration. The one or more vents are configured to enable entry of fluid into the reservoirs when the lid is in the closed configuration. The one or more vents are further configured to prevent exit of tissue samples from the reservoirs when the lid is in the closed configuration.

LASER GUIDANCE SYSTEM FOR INTRA-OPERATIVE ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
20180008290 · 2018-01-11 ·

A system and method are provided for performing fluoroscopic procedures with assistance of guiding laser beam projections to reduce a reliance on harmful radiation emitting fluoroscopic imaging devices during the procedure. The system and method reduce an amount of radiation exposure to patients and medical personnel during procedures that require assistive real-time imaging. Specifically, an automated laser guidance system and method of use is provided to reduce fluoroscopic radiation, reduce operation time, and increase operative accuracy.

X-RAY IMAGING APPARATUS
20230225692 · 2023-07-20 ·

An X-ray imaging apparatus is provided with an X-ray irradiation unit, a detector, an image generation unit, an optical imaging unit for capturing an optical image, a storage unit for storing a trained model, the trained model being configured to output determination information to an input image based on the optical image, the determination information determining a state regarding an imaging range of a predetermined site of the subject or a relative position of the predetermined site to the other site of the subject, a control unit for acquiring the determination information, using the trained model, and a notification unit.

MICROFOCUS X-RAY SOURCE FOR GENERATING HIGH FLUX LOW ENERGY X-RAYS
20230218247 · 2023-07-13 ·

An x-ray source includes at least one housing configured to contain a first region at a pressure less than one atmosphere and configured to separate the first region from an ambient environment outside the at least one housing. The at least one housing includes an x-ray transmissive window having an x-ray transmittance greater than or equal to 20% for at least some x-rays having an x-ray energy less than 1 keV. The x-ray source further includes an electron source within the at least one housing. The electron source is configured to generate at least one electron beam. The x-ray source further includes an anode assembly within the at least one housing and configured to generate x-rays in response to electron bombardment by at least some of the electrons of the at least one electron beam from the electron source. The x-ray source further includes at least one x-ray optic within the at least one housing. The at least one x-ray optic is configured to receive at least some of the x-rays from the anode assembly and to direct at least some of the received x-rays to the window to form an x-ray beam.

X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM FOR RADIATION THERAPY

The present disclosure may provide a radiation system including a first rotation portion, a second rotation portion, a treatment head, one or more imaging sources, and at least one detector. At least a portion of the treatment head may be disposed in the first rotation portion. At least one of the one or more imaging sources may be disposed in the second rotation portion. The second rotation portion may be able to rotate independently from the first rotation portion.

X-RAY IMAGING EQUIPMENT
20230210483 · 2023-07-06 · ·

An X-ray imaging apparatus reduces waiting time and smoothly performs position alignment with a target region. The X-ray imaging apparatus has a C-arm that supports an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector; a turning mechanism that turns the C-arm around the vertical axis AX2; a table on which a subject M is loaded; a console; and a control element, wherein the control element runs the turning mechanism to turn the C-arm in the direction toward the preset target angle when the console provides the input power to perform the relative move of the table relative to the C-arm.

RADIATION DETECTOR, RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING APPARATUS, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING RADIATION DETECTOR
20220409153 · 2022-12-29 ·

A radiation detector includes a sensor substrate, a conversion layer, and a reinforcing substrate. In the sensor substrate, a plurality of pixels for accumulating electric charges generated in response to light converted from radiation are formed on a pixel region of a flexible base material. The conversion layer is provided on a first surface of the base material on which the pixels are provided and converts radiation into light. The reinforcing substrate is provided on a surface of the conversion layer opposite to a surface on the base material side and includes a porous layer having a plurality of through-holes to reinforce the stiffness of the base material.

X-RAY IMAGING RESTORATION USING DEEP LEARNING ALGORITHMS

A general workflow for deep learning based image restoration in X-ray and fluoroscopy/fluorography is disclosed. Higher quality images and lower quality images are generated as training data. This training data can further be categorized by anatomical structure. This training data can be used to train a learned model, such as a neural network or deep-learning neural network. Once trained, the learned model can be used for real-time inferencing. The inferencing can be more further improved by employing a variety of techniques, including pruning the learned model, reducing the precision of the learned mode, utilizing multiple image restoration processors, or dividing a full size image into snippets.