公开(公告)号：US11996258B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-28

申请号：US18340690

申请日：2023-06-23

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Miller

IPC: H01J35/06

CPC classification number: H01J35/064

Abstract: A planar filament 11f can include multiple materials to increase electron emission in desired directions and to suppress electron emission in undesired directions. The filament 11f can include a core-material CM between a top-material TM and a bottom-material BM. The top-material TM can have a lowest work function WFt; the bottom-material BM can have a highest work function WFb; and the core-material CM can have an intermediate work function WFc (WFt Wb). This shape makes it easier to coat the edges 31e with the bottom-material BM, because the edges 31e tilt toward and partially face the sputter target. This shape also helps direct more electrons to a center of the target 14, and reduce electron emission in undesired directions.

公开(公告)号：US20220059308A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US17517058

申请日：2021-11-02

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： David S. Hoffman ,  Vincent F. Jones ,  Eric Miller

IPC: H01J35/16 ,  H05G1/06

Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.

公开(公告)号：US10524341B2

公开(公告)日：2019-12-31

申请号：US15407751

申请日：2017-01-17

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Miller ,  Steven West Wilson

IPC: H05F3/00 ,  H05F3/06 ,  H05F3/04 ,  H01J9/24

Abstract: An electrostatic dissipation device 10 can comprise an elongated enclosure 11 with a longitudinal axis 12. An x-ray source 13 can be oriented to emit x-rays 16 inside of and along the longitudinal axis 12. A fluid-flow device 14 can be oriented to cause fluid to flow across the x-ray source 13 then inside of and along the longitudinal axis 12, the fluid being ionized by the x-rays 16, forming ionized fluid, then out of the elongated enclosure through outlet opening(s) 15. The arrangement of the x-ray source 13 and the fluid-flow device 14 can allow (1) fluid from the fluid-flow device 14 to cool the x-ray source 13, and (2) ion generation along the length of the elongated enclosure 11.

公开(公告)号：US10264659B1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US16209639

申请日：2018-12-04

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Miller ,  Thomas E. Blair

IPC: H05F1/02 ,  H05G1/02 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/06

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：US09839106B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14925490

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Miller ,  Steven West Wilson ,  Sanjay Kamtekar ,  Bill Hansen ,  Brad Harris

IPC: G21K5/08 ,  H05F3/04 ,  H01J9/00 ,  H01J9/24

CPC classification number: H05F3/04 ,  H01J9/00 ,  H01J9/241 ,  H01J2235/086

Abstract: The invention includes a flat-panel-display (FPD) manufacturing machine which utilizes x-rays for electrostatic dissipation of a bottom side of a FPD when lifting the FPD off of a table during manufacture of the FPD. The invention also includes a method of electrostatic dissipation of a bottom side of an FPD.

公开(公告)号：US20170040079A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-09

申请号：US14739712

申请日：2015-06-15

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Miller ,  Bill Hansen

IPC: G21K5/08 ,  H05F3/04 ,  H01J35/18 ,  G21K5/10 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/08

CPC classification number: G21K5/08 ,  G21K5/10 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H05F3/04

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention includes an x-ray source having a cathode with (1) a pointed end or (2) an elongated blade oriented substantially transverse with respect to a longitudinal axis of the cathode. The pointed end or blade can be pointed towards an anode.In another embodiment, the invention includes an x-ray source having a window with an annular-shape, forming a hollow-ring. A convex portion of a half-ball-shape of an anode can extend into a hollow of the annular-shape of the window.

Abstract translation: 在另一个实施例中，本发明包括具有环形窗口的X射线源，形成中空环。 阳极的半球形的凸部可以延伸到窗的环形的中空部。

公开(公告)号：US20150071410A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-12

申请号：US14325896

申请日：2014-07-08

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Brian Barnum ,  Dustin Peterson ,  Eric Miller ,  Eric Draper ,  Jon Barron

IPC: H01J35/06 ,  H01J9/18 ,  H01J9/39

CPC classification number: H01J35/06 ,  H01J9/26 ,  H01J9/385 ,  H01J35/00 ,  H01J35/16

Abstract: An x-ray tube including dual, electrically-conductive emitter tubes to support and provide electrical power to an electron emitter. A method of evacuating and sealing the x-ray tube by drawing a vacuum on the x-ray tube through an inner tube of dual emitter tubes, then pinching the inner tube to seal off the enclosure and to maintain a vacuum therein.

Abstract translation: X射线管包括双重导电发射管，用于支撑并向电子发射器提供电能。 通过双发射管的内管在X射线管上吸取真空，然后夹紧内管以密封外壳并在其中保持真空，来抽空和密封X射线管的方法。

公开(公告)号：US11545333B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-03

申请号：US17517058

申请日：2021-11-02

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： David S. Hoffman ,  Vincent F. Jones ,  Eric Miller

IPC: H01J35/16 ,  H05G1/06

Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.

公开(公告)号：US20220013321A1

公开(公告)日：2022-01-13

申请号：US17477022

申请日：2021-09-16

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Todd S. Parker ,  Eric Miller

IPC: H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/08

Abstract: X-ray transparent insulation can be sandwiched between an x-ray window and a ground plate. The x-ray transparent insulation can include aluminum nitride, boron nitride, or polyetherimide. The x-ray transparent insulation can include a curved side. The x-ray transparent insulation can be transparent to x-rays and resistant to x-ray damage, and can have high thermal conductivity. An x-ray window can have high thermal conductivity, high electrical conductivity, high melting point, low cost, and matched coefficient of thermal conductivity with the anode. The x-ray window can be made of tungsten. For consistent x-ray spot size and location, a focusing plate and a filament can be attached to a cathode with an open channel of the focusing plate aligned with a longitudinal dimension of the filament. Tabs of the focusing plate bordering the open channel can be bent to align with a location of the filament.

公开(公告)号：US10945329B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-09

申请号：US16668897

申请日：2019-10-30

Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.

Inventor： Eric Miller ,  David S. Hoffman ,  Vincent F. Jones

IPC: H05G1/10 ,  H02M7/10 ,  H01J35/02 ,  H05G1/06

Abstract: In order to reduce the amount of electrical insulation needed for voltage isolation of large voltages generated by a voltage multiplier, the voltage multiplier can be shaped to smooth out electric field gradients. The voltage multiplier can comprise multiple sections, each section located in a different plane. The voltage multiplier can comprise a negative voltage multiplier and a positive voltage multiplier, each inclined at different angles with respect to each other. The voltage multiplier can include a curved shape.