PSP mosaic builder

Abstract

This invention provides an ornate method and design to create a PSP panel assembly mosaic for radiography operations. There is no similar design or method as taught herein. Having an integrated attachment point allows a superior foundation to secure PSP panel assemblies together with unique brackets allowing for modular attachments, improving performance, and capabilities. All current options utilize external methods that are not dependable, bulky, and are not modular. The main benefits of this method are a more secure connection, better image quality, fewer backscatter deposits, lightweight, ease of use, and smaller boxes needed to carry components.

Claims

1. A PSP panel assembly comprising of at least one integrated attachment point in which two or more panel assemblies may be attached and detached utilizing at least one bracket.

2. The PSP panel assembly of claim 1, wherein the PSP panel assembly may vary in size to accept commercially available PSP panels.

3. The bracket of claim 1, may be configured for added features to hoist or allowing the PSP panel mosaic to stand up independently.

4. An ergonomic disassembly access hole incorporated in a PSP panel assembly.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 depicts a preferred embodiment of a small bracket of the invention.

(2) FIG. 2 depicts a preferred embodiment of a large bracket of the invention.

(3) FIG. 3 depicts a preferred embodiment of a PSP panel assembly of the invention.

(4) FIG. 4 depicts a preferred embodiment of a PSP panel assembly, zoomed in to show the different layers of material and features of the invention.

(5) FIG. 5 depicts a small PSP panel assembly mosaic of the invention.

(6) FIG. 6 an optional melt-in threaded adapter of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(7) Overview

(8) The presented invention contemplates methods and devices in building a PSP panel mosaic, which allows for enhanced performance and image quality. Devices of the invention can have various features taught herein. A preferred embodiment of the invention comprises one central method taught, utilizing integrated attachment points. This preferred embodiment allows a PSP panel assembly to connect to another PSP panel assembly with a uniquely secure connection. Currently, all other methods utilize external attachment methods, i.e., suction cups or huge contraptions, to slide the assemblies together. These integrated attachment points also allow for additional ergonomic attachments increasing the usability.

(9) FIG. 1

(10) FIG. 1 depicts a preferred embodiment of a small bracket of the invention. The small bracket 10 is preferably aluminum and has holes that align with the integrated attachment points shown on FIG. 3. This bracket is a simple design for having fewer attachment points, making the mosaic assembly faster. The bracket can be modified to other forms as depicted in FIG. 2, FIGS. 5 20, 51 and 52.

(11) Part Number 11 depicts a hole in the small bracket designed to align with the integrated holes depicted on FIG. 3. The hole size shown is about 0.25 inches for a bolt to pass through, allowing a tight, secure connection to the melt-in threaded adapter depicted in FIG. 6. The hole size may be larger or smaller based on the materials and overall design parameters of the integrated attachment points.

(12) The citations provided herein are hereby incorporated by reference for the cited subject matter.

(13) FIG. 2

(14) FIG. 2 depicts a preferred embodiment large bracket of the invention. The large bracket 20 is preferably aluminum and has holes that align with the integrated attachment points shown on FIG. 3. This bracket is a design much like FIG. 1 but has more attachment points, making the PSP panel assembly mosaic more secure. The bracket can be modified to other forms as depicted in FIG. 1, FIGS. 5 51 and 52. FIG. 5 shows 20 utilized to secure the mosaic together.

(15) The citations provided herein are hereby incorporated by reference for the cited subject matter.

(16) FIG. 3

(17) FIG. 3 depicts a preferred embodiment of a PSP panel assembly. PSP panel assembly 30 is not limited only to this design depicted. FIG. 3 is merely a representation for better understanding further discussed in FIG. 4. The design depicted is 14 inches by 17 inches but could be any size relating to PSP panels.

(18) Part Number 31 depicts a hole where the integrated attachment point would be integrated within the PC or other suitable material. This hole would accept the FIG. 6 melt-in threaded adapter to create a secure integrated attachment point. Other methods may be utilized to create an integrated attachment point. This depiction is to create a better understanding of the unique method taught herein.

(19) Part Number 32 depicts an optional ergonomic disassembly access hole, which makes the removal of 42 and 43 faster and more accessible. 32 is illustrated in further detail in FIG. 4.

(20) The citations provided herein are hereby incorporated by reference for the cited subject matter.

(21) FIG. 4

(22) FIG. 4 depicts a preferred embodiment of a PSP panel assembly 40 zoomed in to show the different layers of materials and features.

(23) Part Number 41 depicts a magnetic layer which is bonded to the layer above, with the same ergonomic disassembly access hole shown in 32.

(24) Part Number 42 depicts a PSP panel typically used in computed radiography. The back of this panel is the side touching the magnet 41, which is not sensitive to light, allowing for it to be partially exposed for a finger access hole 32. The finger access holes 32 allows a user to separate 42 and 43 from the magnet 41 with ease.

(25) Part Number 43 depicts an optional 30 mil layer of steel; the thickness and size may vary based on application. The steel 43 in this design serves two primary purposes acting as an intensifier for photon interaction, increasing efficiency and creating a bond to the magnet 41 securing the PSP plate 42 in place.

(26) The citations provided herein are hereby incorporated by reference for the cited subject matter.

(27) FIG. 5

(28) FIG. 5 depicts a small PSP panel assembly mosaic 50 of the invention. The preferred embodiment shown has multiple forms of attachment brackets 52, 20 that could be utilized to secure the PSP panel assemblies together creating a mosaic. The attachments taught and depicted are not limited to these designs and may incorporate additional features like handles or D-ring attachment points as examples. FIG. 5 50 shows four 30 assemblies together connected by brackets taught herein utilizing the unique integrated attachment points.

(29) Part Number 51 depicts an optional bracket design that would allow for the mosaic 50 to hang from high anchor points utilizing ropes and rigging equipment. This capability is another reason this design and method is ornate. Nothing currently allows for these types of attachments because the integrated attachment points make complex modular capabilities possible.

(30) Part Number 52 depicts an optional bracket design that would utilize a cross pin to accept a pole acting much like a kickstand, securing the mosaic 50 in a standing position. A current method is using tape to prevent the mosaic 50 from falling once placed against an item. This method is dangerous because it typically involves taping the mosaic against a suspect package. Where this bracket 52 would allow for the mosaic 50 to stand on its own without the need for tape.

(31) The citations provided herein are hereby incorporated by reference for the cited subject matter.

(32) FIG. 6

(33) FIG. 6 depicts an optional melt-in threaded adapter 60 used as the integrated attachment point. Other methods are possible, as discussed herein. However, the preferred method is to use a threaded adapter like 60 to create a secure integrated attachment point in the PC or other suitable material, based on the overall design of the PSP panel assembly as discussed in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4.

(34) The citations provided herein are hereby incorporated by reference for the cited subject matter.