公开(公告)号：US09424958B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14117869

申请日：2012-05-30

Applicant: Gereon Vogtmeier ,  Rainer Pietig ,  Christoph Loef ,  Martin Kimutai Duerr ,  Gerald James Carlson

Inventor： Gereon Vogtmeier ,  Rainer Pietig ,  Christoph Loef ,  Martin Kimutai Duerr ,  Gerald James Carlson

IPC: G21K1/08 ,  G21K1/10 ,  G21K1/02 ,  G01N23/04 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/30

CPC classification number: G21K1/08 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G21K1/025 ,  G21K1/10 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/30

Abstract: For the generation of multiple-energy X-ray radiation, an X-ray tube (10) for generating multiple-energy X-ray radiation includes an anode (12) and a filter (14). At least a first (16) and a second focal spot position (18) are offset from each other in an offset direction (20) transverse to an X-ray radiation projection direction. The filter includes a first plurality (22) of first portions (24) with first filtering characteristics for X-ray radiation and a second plurality (26) of second portions (28) with second filtering characteristics for X-ray radiation. The filter is a directional filter adapted in a such a way that at least a first X-ray beam (30) emanating from the first focal spot position at least partly passes through the filter unit via the first portions, and a second X-ray beam (32) emanating from the second focal spot position passes obliquely through the first and the second portions when passing through the filter unit.

Abstract translation: 为了产生多能量X射线辐射，用于产生多能X射线辐射的X射线管（10）包括阳极（12）和过滤器（14）。 至少第一（16）和第二焦斑位置（18）在横向于X射线辐射投影方向的偏移方向（20）上彼此偏移。 滤波器包括具有用于X射线辐射的第一滤波特性的第一多个第一部分（22）和具有用于X射线辐射的第二滤波特性的第二多个第二部分（26）。 过滤器是一种定向过滤器，其适于使得从第一焦点位置发出的至少第一X射线束（30）至少部分地经由第一部分穿过过滤器单元，并且第二X射线 从第二焦点位置发出的光束（32）在通过过滤器单元时倾斜地穿过第一和第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US20160203939A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-14

申请号：US14993163

申请日：2016-01-12

Applicant: PANalytical B.V.

Inventor： J. Van der Borst ,  Bart Filmer ,  Ben Hageluken ,  Jos Schalley ,  Romulus Mihalca

IPC: H01J35/12 ,  H01J9/14

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  H01J9/14 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J2235/084 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1262

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an X-ray tube component, includes diffusion bonding or brazing an anode of rhodium, molybdenum or tungsten to a heat spreader of molybdenum, tungsten, or a composite of molybdenum and/or tungsten. Suitable joint materials for diffusion bonding include gold; suitable joint materials for brazing include an alloy of silver and copper, an alloy of silver, copper and palladium, an alloy of gold and copper or an alloy of gold, copper and nickel. The resulting tube component delivers reliable behaviours and the joint can withstand high temperatures, high temperature gradients, fast temperature changes, extremely high radiation and extremely high electric field, while maintaining good high vacuum properties.

Abstract translation: 制造X射线管部件的方法包括将铑，钼或钨的阳极扩散接合或钎焊到钼，钨或钼和/或钨的复合体的散热器中。 用于扩散粘合的合适的接合材料包括金; 用于钎焊的合适的接头材料包括银和铜的合金，银，铜和钯的合金，金和铜的合金或金，铜和镍的合金。 所得管组件提供可靠的行为，并且接头可以承受高温，高温梯度，快速温度变化，极高的辐射和极高的电场，同时保持良好的高真空性能。

公开(公告)号：US20160166225A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-16

申请号：US15018792

申请日：2016-02-08

Applicant: Triple Ring Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Tobias Funk ,  Steve Denis Burion ,  Kate LeeAnn Bechtel ,  Joseph Anthony Heanue ,  Brian Patrick Wilfley ,  Augustus Percival Lowell

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: A61B6/542 ,  A61B6/107 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  A61B6/405 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/461 ,  A61B6/469 ,  A61B6/487 ,  A61B6/504 ,  A61B6/5258 ,  A61B6/54 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J2235/087

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an apparatus and method for adaptive exposure in imaging systems. An x-ray source for producing x-ray radiation and an x-ray detector for measuring amount of x-ray radiation passing through the human patient and striking the detector can be used. A tomographic image of the human patient or a tomosynthetic image of the human patient can be generated. Region of interest filtering and equalization filtering can be utilized. Filtering can be accomplished with a mechanical shield or shutter or with electronic control of the x-ray source.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于成像系统中自适应曝光的装置和方法。 可以使用用于产生x射线辐射的X射线源和用于测量穿过人类患者并撞击检测器的x射线辐射量的x射线检测器。 可以产生人类患者的断层图像或人类患者的断层合成图像。 可以利用感兴趣区域滤波和均衡滤波。 可以用机械屏蔽或快门进行过滤，也可以通过x射线源的电子控制来实现。

公开(公告)号：US09330879B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US14131317

申请日：2012-08-06

Applicant: John Lewellen ,  John Noonan

Inventor： John Lewellen ,  John Noonan

IPC: H01J35/08 ,  H01J1/06 ,  G21K1/087 ,  G21K1/093 ,  A61B6/06 ,  H05G1/52 ,  G02B27/30 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/30 ,  G21K1/02 ,  G21K1/08 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/40 ,  A61B6/4035 ,  G02B27/30 ,  G21K1/02 ,  G21K1/025 ,  G21K1/08 ,  G21K1/087 ,  G21K1/093 ,  H01J1/06 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/30 ,  H01J2235/082 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/122 ,  H01J2235/1262 ,  H01J2235/1283 ,  H01J2235/1291 ,  H01J2235/16 ,  H01J2235/186 ,  H05G1/52

Abstract: Direct write electron-beam-to-x-ray converters are described, which may be programmed to focus x-rays into an arbitrary shape to provide spatial and intensity modulation to irradiate a malady such as a tumor. An integrated structure of the electron beam to x-ray converter comprises a collimating grid containing a target fluid. The collimating grid comprises a plurality of individual cells enclosed in a housing assembly. An electron beam aimed at a selected individual cell of the collimating grid may be converted to an x-ray beam within the target fluid.

Abstract translation: 描述了直接写入电子束到x射线转换器，其可被编程以将x射线聚焦成任意形状以提供空间和强度调制以照射诸如肿瘤的疾病。 电子束与x射线转换器的一体结构包括一个包含目标流体的准直栅格。 准直栅格包括封闭在壳体组件中的多个单个电池。 瞄准准直栅格的选定单个单元的电子束可以被转换成目标流体内的X射线束。

公开(公告)号：US09281157B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14171452

申请日：2014-02-03

Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA

Inventor： Kazushige Utsumi ,  Kazuyuki Ueda

IPC: H05G1/02 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/16 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  A61B6/40 ,  H01J35/065 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H01J2235/068 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1291 ,  H01J2235/165 ,  H01J2235/168 ,  H01J2235/186 ,  H05G1/025

Abstract: A radiation generating apparatus includes a cathode array including a plurality of electron emitting portions, and an anode array including a plurality of targets and a chained connection unit that connects the targets. The chained connection unit includes a plurality of shielding members and a thermal transfer member, the shielding members being arranged at locations corresponding to the locations of the respective targets, and the thermal transfer member having a thermal conductivity higher than a thermal conductivity of the shielding members. The thermal transfer member has a portion that is continuous in a direction in which the targets are arranged.

Abstract translation: 辐射发生装置包括包括多个电子发射部分的阴极阵列和包括多个靶的阳极阵列和连接靶的链接连接单元。 链式连接单元包括多个屏蔽构件和热传递构件，所述屏蔽构件布置在与各个靶的位置对应的位置处，并且所述热传导构件的导热率高于所述屏蔽构件的导热率 。 热转印部件具有在排列方向上连续的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150380200A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-31

申请号：US14765391

申请日：2014-01-29

Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.

Inventor： Rolf Karl Otto BEHLING ,  Marcus Walter FOELLMER

IPC: H01J35/08

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  G21K2207/005 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/24 ,  H01J2235/082 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/10

Abstract: The present invention relates to the generation of multiple X-ray beams (26). In order to provide a facilitated X-ray source with the capability of increased tube power for providing coherent radiation, for example in differential phase contrast imaging (DPCI), a multiple X-ray beam X-ray source (10) is provided with an anode structure (12) and a cathode structure (14). The anode structure comprises a plurality of liquid metal jets (16) providing a plurality of focal lines (18). The cathode structure provides an electron beam structure (20) that provides a sub e-beam (22) to each liquid metal jet. The liquid metal jets are each hit by the sub e-beam along an electron-impinging portion (24) of the circumferential surface that is smaller than half of the circumference.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及多个X射线束（26）的产生。 为了提供具有增加管功率以提供相干辐射的能力的便利的X射线源，例如在差分相位对比成像（DPCI）中，多个X射线束X射线源（10）设置有 阳极结构（12）和阴极结构（14）。 阳极结构包括提供多个焦线（18）的多个液体金属喷嘴（16）。 阴极结构提供电子束结构（20），其向每个液态金属射流提供子电子束（22）。 液体金属射流分别沿圆周表面的电子冲击部分（24）被子电子束撞击，该部分小于圆周的一半。

公开(公告)号：US09142382B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13373556

申请日：2011-11-18

Applicant: David L. Adler ,  Wenbing Yun ,  Thomas Anthony Case

Inventor： David L. Adler ,  Wenbing Yun ,  Thomas Anthony Case

IPC: H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H05G1/52

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/186 ,  H05G1/52

Abstract: An x-ray source is described. During operation of the x-ray source, an electron source emits a beam of electrons. This beam of electrons is focused to a spot on a target by a magnetic focusing lens. In particular, the magnetic focusing lens includes an immersion lens in which a peak in a magnitude of an associated magnetic field occurs proximate to a plane of the target. Moreover, in response to receiving the beam of focused electrons, the target provides a transmission source of x-rays.

Abstract translation: 描述了x射线源。 在x射线源的操作期间，电子源发射电子束。 该电子束通过磁聚焦透镜聚焦到目标上的点。 特别地，磁聚焦透镜包括浸没透镜，其中相邻磁场的大小的峰出现在目标的平面附近。 此外，响应于接收聚焦电子束，目标提供x射线的透射源。

公开(公告)号：US20150262783A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14214811

申请日：2014-03-15

Applicant: Mark F. Eaton ,  Mark Lucente

Inventor： Mark F. Eaton ,  Mark Lucente

IPC: H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/18 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  G21K1/02 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/18

Abstract: This invention provides a source of x-ray flux in which x-rays are produced by e-beams impacting the inner walls of holes or channels formed in a metal anode such that most of the electrons reaching the channel impact an upper portion of said channel. A portion of the electrons from this primary impact will generate x-rays. Most of the electrons scatter but they continue to ricochet down the channel, most of them generating x-rays, until the beam is spent. A single channel source of high power efficiency and high power level x-rays may be made in this way, or the source can be of an array of such channels, to produce parallel collimated flux beams of x-rays.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种X射线通量的源，其中通过撞击在金属阳极中形成的孔或通道的内壁的电子束产生X射线，使得到达通道的大部分电子冲击所述通道的上部 。 来自该主要冲击的电子的一部分将产生x射线。 大多数电子散射，但是它们继续向下流动通道，大多数电子产生X射线，直到光束消耗。 可以以这种方式制造高功率效率和高功率级X射线的单通道源，或者源可以是这种通道的阵列，以产生平行准直的X射线束。

公开(公告)号：US20150260663A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14712917

申请日：2015-05-15

Applicant: Wenbing Yun ,  Sylvia Jia Yun Lewis

Inventor： Wenbing Yun ,  Sylvia Jia Yun Lewis

IPC: G01N23/20 ,  G01N23/201

CPC classification number: G01N23/20075 ,  A61B6/4007 ,  A61B6/4291 ,  A61B6/484 ,  A61B6/508 ,  G01N23/201 ,  G21K1/02 ,  G21K2207/005 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/086

Abstract: Periodic spatial patterns of x-ray illumination are used to gather information about periodic objects. The structured illumination may be created using the interaction of a coherent or partially coherent x-ray source with a beam splitting grating to create a Talbot interference pattern with periodic structure. The object having periodic structures to be measured is then placed into the structured illumination, and the ensemble of signals from the multiple illumination spots is analyzed to determine various properties of the object and its structures. Applications to x-ray absorption/transmission, small angle x-ray scattering, x-ray fluorescence, x-ray reflectance, and x-ray diffraction are all possible using the method of the invention.

Abstract translation: 使用x射线照明的周期性空间模式来收集关于周期性物体的信息。 可以使用相干或部分相干的x射线源与分束光栅的相互作用来创建结构化照明，以产生具有周期性结构的Talbot干涉图案。 然后将具有待测量的周期性结构的对象放置到结构化照明中，并且分析来自多个照明点的信号的集合以确定对象及其结构的各种属性。 使用本发明的方法，可以应用于x射线吸收/透射，小角度X射线散射，X射线荧光，X射线反射和X射线衍射。

公开(公告)号：US09076627B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13523119

申请日：2012-06-14

Applicant: Yoshihiro Yanagisawa ,  Kazuyuki Ueda ,  Miki Tamura ,  Shuji Aoki

Inventor： Yoshihiro Yanagisawa ,  Kazuyuki Ueda ,  Miki Tamura ,  Shuji Aoki

IPC: H01J35/16 ,  H01J35/18 ,  G21K1/02 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H05G1/06

CPC classification number: H01J35/16 ,  G21K1/02 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J2235/087 ,  H01J2235/168 ,  H05G1/06

Abstract: A radiation generating apparatus 30 according to the present invention including: a radiation generating tube 10 having a target 14, a tubular shielding member 18 that shields a part of a radiation generated from the target 14 and also has an aperture 21 through which the radiation generated from the target 14 passes, and an envelope 1 that has the target 14 so as to be brought into contact with the internal space thereof and also has the tubular shielding member 18 so as to protrude toward an external space thereof; a storage container 1 for storing the radiation generating tube 3 therein; and an insulating liquid 8 that comes in contact with the tubular shielding member 18 and the storage container 1, wherein the tubular shielding member 18 has a protruding portion P, and the protruding portion P is covered with a solid insulating member 9.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的辐射发生装置30包括：具有目标14的辐射发生管10，屏蔽从靶14产生的辐射的一部分的管状屏蔽构件18，并且还具有孔21，通过该孔21产生辐射 目标14通过的外壳1和具有目标14以与其内部空间接触的外壳1，并且具有朝向其外部空间突出的管状屏蔽构件18; 用于在其中存储辐射发生管3的存储容器1; 以及与管状遮蔽部件18和收容容器1接触的绝缘液体8，其中，管状遮蔽部件18具有突出部P，突出部P被固体绝缘部件9覆盖。