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公开(公告)号:US10182490B2
公开(公告)日:2019-01-15
申请号:US15228938
申请日:2016-08-04
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Eric Miller , Thomas E. Blair
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20170200580A1
公开(公告)日:2017-07-13
申请号:US15342575
申请日:2016-11-03
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Eric Miller , Bill Hansen
CPC classification number: H01J35/065 , A61B6/40 , H01J35/186 , H01J35/32
Abstract: An x-ray tube can include an electron-emitter, which can include a tube-shape with a minimum inside diameter of at least 0.5 millimeters. The electron-emitter can provide field-emission of electrons, and thus can avoid the electrical power required for heating, and can avoid degradation due to high temperature of, a thermionic-emission electron-emitter. This type of electron-emitter, with a tube-shape, can have a relatively large electron-emission region, allowing high electrical current without excessive current density.
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公开(公告)号:US20170127504A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-04
申请号:US15407751
申请日:2017-01-17
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Eric Miller , Steven West Wilson
IPC: H05F3/06
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20160192464A1
公开(公告)日:2016-06-30
申请号:US15065440
申请日:2016-03-09
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Eric Miller
IPC: H05F3/04
CPC classification number: H05F3/04 , G02F1/1303 , G02F1/133784 , H01J9/241 , H05K9/0066
Abstract: A method and system for reducing static charges on a material. X-rays can ionize a flowing fluid. The ions can be transported to the material and can reduce or dissipate the static charges.
Abstract translation: 一种减少材料静电荷的方法和系统。 X射线可以使流动的液体离子化。 离子可以输送到材料中,并可以减少或消散静电荷。
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公开(公告)号:US09282622B2
公开(公告)日:2016-03-08
申请号:US14330976
申请日:2014-07-14
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Eric Draper , Jon Barron , Vince Jones , Eric Miller , Dustin Peterson
Abstract: A modular x-ray source in which the x-ray tube is removably attached to a case and power supply by a removable cap.
Abstract translation: 一种模块化X射线源,其中x射线管可拆卸地连接到壳体,并通过可移除的盖子供电。
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公开(公告)号:US11587757B2
公开(公告)日:2023-02-21
申请号:US17477022
申请日:2021-09-16
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Todd S. Parker , Eric Miller
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20210175045A1
公开(公告)日:2021-06-10
申请号:US17181466
申请日:2021-02-22
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: David S. Hoffman , Vincent F. Jones , Eric Miller
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20210043409A1
公开(公告)日:2021-02-11
申请号:US16937307
申请日:2020-07-23
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Todd S. Parker , Eric Miller
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.
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公开(公告)号:US20200068693A1
公开(公告)日:2020-02-27
申请号:US16668897
申请日:2019-10-30
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Eric Miller , David S. Hoffman , Vincent F. Jones
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.
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公开(公告)号:US10418221B2
公开(公告)日:2019-09-17
申请号:US15342575
申请日:2016-11-03
Applicant: Moxtek, Inc.
Inventor: Eric Miller , Bill Hansen
Abstract: An x-ray tube can include an electron-emitter, which can include a tube-shape with a minimum inside diameter of at least 0.5 millimeters. The electron-emitter can provide field-emission of electrons, and thus can avoid the electrical power required for heating, and can avoid degradation due to high temperature of, a thermionic-emission electron-emitter. This type of electron-emitter, with a tube-shape, can have a relatively large electron-emission region, allowing high electrical current without excessive current density.
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