公开(公告)号：US20170094768A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15142628

申请日：2016-04-29

Applicant: Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education on behalf of the University of Nevada

Inventor： Jesse D. Adams ,  Grant Korgan ,  Steven Malekos ,  Nathalie Renard-Le Galloudec ,  Yasuhiko Sentoku ,  Thomas E. Cowan

IPC: H05H1/24 ,  H05G2/00

CPC classification number: H05H1/24 ,  G21B1/19 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H05G2/00 ,  H05G2/001 ,  H05G2/008 ,  H05H1/02 ,  Y02E30/16 ,  Y10T428/12 ,  Y10T428/12299 ,  Y10T428/1241 ,  Y10T428/12493 ,  Y10T428/12806 ,  Y10T428/12868 ,  Y10T428/12889 ,  Y10T428/13

Abstract: In particular embodiments, the present disclosure provides targets including a metal layer and defining a hollow inner surface. The hollow inner surface has an internal apex. The distance between at least two opposing points of the internal apex is less than about 15 μm. In particular examples, the distance is less than about 1 μm. Particular implementations of the targets are free standing. The targets have a number of disclosed shaped, including cones, pyramids, hemispheres, and capped structures. The present disclosure also provides arrays of such targets. Also provided are methods of forming targets, such as the disclosed targets, using lithographic techniques, such as photolithographic techniques. In particular examples, a target mold is formed from a silicon wafer and then one or more sides of the mold are coated with a target material, such as one or more metals.

公开(公告)号：US20170094761A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15228938

申请日：2016-08-04

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Miller ,  Thomas E. Blair

IPC: H05G1/02 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/06

CPC classification number: H05G1/025 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/125 ,  H01J2235/1291 ,  H01J2235/1295

Abstract: Improved heat transfer from an x-ray tube can be accomplished with a heatsink surrounding at least part of an x-ray tube. The heatsink can be electrically connected to an anode of the x-ray tube and can be an electrical current path. The heatsink can include a plurality of protrusions extending radially outward from the x-ray tube and can be a single, integral substance extending from an inner-surface of the heatsink to a distal-end of the protrusions.

公开(公告)号：US20170076831A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15123610

申请日：2015-03-05

Applicant: ADAPTIX LTD.

Inventor： Gil Travish ,  Mark Evans ,  Robert Stevens

IPC: G21K1/02 ,  H01J35/08 ,  G21K1/10

CPC classification number: G21K1/025 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G21K1/10 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/116

Abstract: An x-ray collimator that may include a substrate containing a plurality of holes, each hole being frustoconical at one end and tubular at the other end for use in an x-ray imaging system, whereby the x-ray collimator may be aligned with a two-dimensional array of x-ray sources and a two-dimensional x-ray sensor, and whereby x-ray photons from the x-ray sources may pass through the collimator holes and emerge as a beam of x-ray photons in a narrow angle cone which may pass through a subject being imaged, positioned between the output holes of the collimator and the x-ray sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种X射线准直器，其可以包括含有多个孔的基底，每个孔在一端是截头圆锥形的，另一端的管状用于x射线成像系统，由此x射线准直仪可以与 x射线源的二维阵列和二维x射线传感器，并且由此来自x射线源的X射线光子可以通过准直器孔并且作为x射线光子束出现在狭窄的 角锥体可以穿过被成像的被摄体，位于准直器的输出孔和x射线传感器之间。

公开(公告)号：US09594036B2

公开(公告)日：2017-03-14

申请号：US14634834

申请日：2015-03-01

Applicant: Sigray, Inc.

Inventor： Wenbing Yun ,  Sylvia Jia Yun Lewis ,  Janos Kirz

IPC: H01J35/08 ,  G01N23/223 ,  G01B15/02 ,  G01N23/207 ,  G21K1/06 ,  H01J35/14 ,  G01N23/06

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01B15/02 ,  G01N23/085 ,  G01N23/2076 ,  G21K1/06 ,  G21K2201/061 ,  G21K2201/064 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/086

Abstract: This disclosure presents systems for total reflection x-ray fluorescence measurements that have x-ray flux and x-ray flux density several orders of magnitude greater than existing x-ray technologies. These may therefore useful for applications such as trace element detection and/or for total-reflection fluorescence analysis. The higher brightness is achieved in part by using designs for x-ray targets that comprise a number of microstructures of one or more selected x-ray generating materials fabricated in close thermal contact with a substrate having high thermal conductivity. This allows for bombardment of the targets with higher electron density or higher energy electrons, which leads to greater x-ray brightness and therefore greater x-ray flux. The high brightness/high flux source may then be coupled to an x-ray reflecting optical system, which can focus the high flux x-rays to a spots that can be as small as one micron, leading to high flux density.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了具有x射线通量和x射线通量密度比现有x射线技术大几个数量级的全反射x射线荧光测量的系统。 因此，这些可用于诸如微量元素检测和/或全反射荧光分析的应用。 较高的亮度部分地通过使用x射线靶的设计来实现，所述X射线靶包括与具有高导热性的衬底紧密热接触制造的一个或多个选定的x射线产生材料的多个微结构。 这允许用更高电子密度或更高能量电子轰击靶，这导致更大的x射线亮度和因此更大的x射线通量。 然后，高亮度/高通量源可以耦合到x射线反射光学系统，其可将高通量x射线聚焦到可以小至1微米的点，导致高通量密度。

公开(公告)号：US20170047191A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-16

申请号：US15269855

申请日：2016-09-19

Applicant: Wenbing Yun ,  Sylvia Jia Yun Lewis ,  Janos Kirz

Inventor： Wenbing Yun ,  Sylvia Jia Yun Lewis ,  Janos Kirz

IPC: H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/08 ,  G01N23/223

CPC classification number: H01J35/14 ,  G01N23/223 ,  G21K1/06 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/086

Abstract: We present a micro-x-ray fluorescence (XRF) system having a high-brightness x-ray illumination system with high x-ray flux and high flux density. The higher brightness is achieved in part by using x-ray target designs that comprise a number of microstructures of x-ray generating materials fabricated in close thermal contact with a substrate having high thermal conductivity. This allows for bombardment of the targets with higher electron density or higher energy electrons, which leads to greater x-ray flux. The high brightness/high flux x-ray source may then be coupled to an x-ray optical system, which can collect and focus the high flux x-rays to spots that can be as small as one micron, leading to high flux density at the fluorescent sample. Such systems may be useful for a variety of applications, including mineralogy, trace element detection, structure and composition analysis, metrology, as well as forensic science and diagnostic systems.

Abstract translation: 我们提出了具有高X射线通量和高通量密度的高亮度x射线照明系统的微X射线荧光（XRF）系统。 更高的亮度部分地通过使用包括与具有高导热性的基板紧密热接触制造的x射线产生材料的多个微结构的x射线靶设计来实现。 这允许用更高电子密度或更高能量的电子轰击靶，这导致更大的x射线通量。 然后可以将高亮度/高通量X射线源耦合到x射线光学系统，其可以将高通量x射线收集并聚焦到可以小到1微米的点，导致高通量密度 荧光样品。 这些系统可用于各种应用，包括矿物学，微量元素检测，结构和成分分析，计量学以及法医科学和诊断系统。

公开(公告)号：US20170018392A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-19

申请号：US15131039

申请日：2016-04-18

Applicant: NanoRay Biotech Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chi-Chieh Cheng

IPC: H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H05G1/32

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  G21K1/10 ,  H01J35/116 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J2235/08 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/083 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/088

Abstract: A composite target is provided and is interacted with an electron to generate an X-ray, and an energy of the electron can be changed by controlling a tube voltage at least. The composite target includes a target body and an interposing layer which is connected with the target body. The interposing layer moves a highest peak of an energy spectrum of the X-ray toward a high energy direction. The interposing layer may be a single metal or a metal mixture. Not only a low energy photon of the X-ray can be filtered by the interposing layer, but also a distribution of the low energy photon of the X-ray can be increased by increasing a thickness of the interposing layer. As the tube voltage is enhanced, an amount of a high energy photon of the X-ray generated is dramatically increased. An X-ray tube containing the above composite target is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供复合靶并且与电子相互作用以产生X射线，并且可以通过至少控制管电压来改变电子的能量。 复合目标包括与目标体连接的目标体和中介层。 插入层将X射线的能谱的最高峰向高能方向移动。 中间层可以是单一金属或金属混合物。 X射线的低能量光子不仅可以通过中介层进行滤光，而且可以通过增加中间层的厚度来增加X射线的低能量光子的分布。 随着管电压的增加，所产生的X射线的高能量光子的量显着增加。 还提供了含有上述复合靶的X射线管。

公开(公告)号：US20160379794A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15039814

申请日：2014-09-11

Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Takashi Shiozawa ,  Kazuyuki Ueda ,  Kazuya Tsujino ,  Nobuhiro Ito

IPC: H01J35/16 ,  H05G1/10 ,  A61B6/04 ,  A61B6/00 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/08

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  A61B6/502 ,  G21K1/02 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/166

Abstract: A radiographic apparatus including a target array and an X-ray detecting unit. The target array includes a plurality of targets and a forward shielding member. The forward shielding member includes a plurality of partitions. The X-ray detecting unit includes a detecting portion. The partitions each have sloping surfaces whose angles of inclination change along an array direction.

Abstract translation: 一种放射线照相设备，包括目标阵列和X射线检测单元。 目标阵列包括多个目标和前向屏蔽部件。 前方遮蔽部件具有多个隔壁。 X射线检测单元包括检测部。 这些隔板各自具有倾斜角度，其倾斜角沿阵列方向变化。

公开(公告)号：US09524846B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14237605

申请日：2012-08-08

Applicant: Yasue Sato ,  Takao Ogura ,  Kazuyuki Ueda ,  Ichiro Nomura

Inventor： Yasue Sato ,  Takao Ogura ,  Kazuyuki Ueda ,  Ichiro Nomura

IPC: H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/08 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  G01N23/04 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/088 ,  H01J2235/186

Abstract: In a target structure according to the present invention, a target is provided on a central area of an insulating substrate, and a first conductive member for supplying a voltage to the target is provided on a peripheral area of the insulating substrate which is exclusive of an area overlapping the target and is not covered by the target, so that the first conductive member is in contact with and electrically connected to the peripheral portion of the target. Consequently, it is possible to easily form a voltage supply line to the target without preventing diffusion of a heat generated in the target to the substrate and while suppressing emission of an unnecessary X-ray.

Abstract translation: 在根据本发明的目标结构中，在绝缘基板的中心区域上设置目标，并且在绝缘基板的外围区域上设置用于向靶提供电压的第一导电部件，该外围区域不包括 区域与目标重叠，并且不被目标覆盖，使得第一导电构件与靶的周边部分接触并电连接。 因此，可以容易地在目标物上形成电压供给线，而不会妨碍目标产生的热量扩散到基板上，同时抑制不必要的X射线的发射。

公开(公告)号：US09520262B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-13

申请号：US14406301

申请日：2012-06-14

Applicant: Oliver Heid ,  Timothy Hughes ,  Jennifer Sirtl

Inventor： Oliver Heid ,  Timothy Hughes ,  Jennifer Sirtl

IPC: H01J35/10 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/24 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/108 ,  A61B6/484 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/24 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/084 ,  H01J2235/1006

Abstract: X-ray sources and production of X-rays, in particular, producing monochromatic x-rays is provided. More specifically, a method for producing X-rays and the use of the X-ray source for x-raying bodies (for example human bodies). An aerogel, for example in the form of a rod, may be provided in a housing as a target. Said target may be bombarded with an electron beam, the aerogel being vaporized due to the extreme low density and the high energy. As a result, the target is guided by means of a roller such that an unused target for producing, in particular, the monochromatic X-rays, is always available.

Abstract translation: 提供X射线源和X射线的生产​​，特别是生产单色X射线。 更具体地说，一种X射线的制造方法和X射线源（例如人体）的X射线源的使用。 可以将例如以棒的形式形成的气凝胶作为目标设置在壳体中。 所述靶可以用电子束轰击，由于极低的密度和高的能量，气凝胶被蒸发。 结果，目标是通过一个辊来引导的，使得用于产生特别是单色X射线的未使用的目标总是可用的。

公开(公告)号：US09506877B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-29

申请号：US14316091

申请日：2014-06-26

Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor： Byoung-hoon Koh ,  Woo-sup Han

IPC: A61B6/04 ,  G01N23/04 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/08 ,  A61B6/00 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/14

CPC classification number: G01N23/046 ,  A61B6/02 ,  A61B6/0414 ,  A61B6/08 ,  A61B6/4007 ,  A61B6/4021 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/4266 ,  A61B6/502 ,  A61B6/544 ,  H01J1/304 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/087

Abstract: An X-ray photographing apparatus and a method of operating the X-ray photographing method are disclosed. The X-ray photographing apparatus includes an X-ray generator configured to generate an X-ray; an X-ray detector configured to detect the X-ray that is transmitted through an object; and a panel that is provided between the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector and configured to contact the object, wherein a distance between a center axis of the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector is maintained to be uniform during a time period, and a radiation angle of the X-ray generated by the X-ray generator with respect to the object changes over the time period.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种X射线摄影装置及其操作方法。 X射线摄影装置包括：X射线发生器，被配置为产生X射线; X射线检测器，被配置为检测透过物体的X射线; 以及设置在所述X射线发生器和所述X射线检测器之间且被配置为接触所述物体的面板，其中，所述X射线发生器的中心轴线与所述X射线检测器之间的距离保持均匀， X射线发生器相对于物体产生的X射线的照射角度在一段时间内变化。