公开(公告)号：US4898628A

公开(公告)日：1990-02-06

申请号：US299714

申请日：1989-01-19

Applicant: Wayne F. Block ,  Wade S. Wright ,  Chris G. Klapheke

Inventor： Wayne F. Block ,  Wade S. Wright ,  Chris G. Klapheke

IPC: C21D8/12 ,  C21D9/00 ,  H01F1/147

CPC classification number: H01F1/14775 ,  C21D8/1205 ,  C21D9/0081 ,  C21D8/1277

Abstract: Oriented silicon steel is heated in a slab furnace at temperatures above 1260.degree. C. prior to hot rolling. The slab surfaces in the furnace are exposed to molten slag, variable atmosphere conditions and refractory interaction from the hearth. The slab surface prior to hot rolling has a major importance for cold rolling and the quality of the glass film.A rapid oxidation treatement of the slab just prior to the scale breaker or first rolling stand corrects a silicon-free iron layer condition which causes streaks in the glass film. The oxidation treatment blows gas having at least 30% oxygen for a sufficient time and velocity to provide a surface which will develop a continuous fayalite layer in subsequent processing and provide for the formation of a continuous glass film.

Abstract translation: 在热轧之前，在平板炉中在1260℃以上的温度下对定向硅钢进行加热。 炉中的板坯表面暴露于熔渣，可变气氛条件和炉膛的难熔相互作用。 热轧前的板坯表面对于冷轧和玻璃膜的质量具有重要意义。 刚刚在断屑器或第一轧制机架之前的板坯的快速氧化处理校正了导致玻璃膜条纹的无硅铁层状况。 氧化处理吹入具有至少30％氧气的气体足够的时间和速度以提供将在随后的处理中形成连续的辉石岩层的表面，并提供形成连续的玻璃膜。

公开(公告)号：US5178316A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-12

申请号：US832271

申请日：1992-02-07

Applicant: Wayne F. Block

Inventor： Wayne F. Block

IPC: H01J9/14 ,  B23K35/00 ,  B23K35/32 ,  C04B37/02 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/10

CPC classification number: B23K35/32 ,  B23K35/005 ,  C04B37/026 ,  H01J35/108 ,  C04B2235/6562 ,  C04B2235/6567 ,  C04B2237/122 ,  C04B2237/363 ,  C04B2237/403 ,  C04B2237/708 ,  C04B2237/765

Abstract: A method of bonding a metallic target layer and a graphite disk to provide a composite rotating X-ray tube target wherein a layer of vanadium, titanium, or their alloys is placed between the target layer and the graphite disk. The assembly is heated in a rapid manner through a temperature range as provided by a carbon-braze metal eutectic temperature and a braze metal melt temperature with continued heating to a temperature of 75.degree. C. above the melt temperature. The elevated temperature is maintained for about 5 minutes and then the assembly is cooled in a rapid manner through the temperature range. A composite X-ray tube target is produced having a high remelt temperature and bond strength.

公开(公告)号：US5013374A

公开(公告)日：1991-05-07

申请号：US489766

申请日：1990-02-28

Applicant: Wayne F. Block ,  Wade S. Wright

Inventor： Wayne F. Block ,  Wade S. Wright

IPC: C25D13/02 ,  C21D8/12 ,  C21D9/46 ,  C25F1/06 ,  C25F3/06 ,  C25F3/14 ,  H01F1/147

CPC classification number: H01F1/14783 ,  C21D8/1294 ,  C25F3/14

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing permanent domain refinement continuously and at very high line speeds in grain oriented electrical steel having an aluminum nitride inhibitor system. After the final high temperature anneal, the glass film and insulative coating on the surface is removed in narrow bands (grooves or rows of spots). The steel is electroetched to increase the depth of the bands, coated with aluminum by electrophoresis and given a stress relief anneal to bond the aluminum coating to the base metal by diffusion. A localized stress field is induced during cooling which causes domain refinement due to the differential thermal contraction between the aluminum and the base metal.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种在具有氮化铝抑制剂体系的晶粒取向电工钢中连续生产和极高线速度的永久性域精制方法。 在最终的高温退火之后，玻璃膜和表面上的绝缘涂层在窄带（凹槽或排列）中被去除。 电镀钢，以增加带的深度，通过电泳涂覆铝，并给出应力消除退火以通过扩散将铝涂层结合到母材上。 在冷却期间引起局部应力场，由于铝和贱金属之间的热收缩差异导致晶界细化。

公开(公告)号：US06973162B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-06

申请号：US10605844

申请日：2003-10-30

Applicant: Wayne F. Block ,  J. Scott Price

Inventor： Wayne F. Block ,  J. Scott Price

IPC: G01R33/28 ,  A61B5/055 ,  A61B6/00 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: A61B6/00 ,  A61B6/4488

Abstract: A hybrid MR/x-ray scanner is disclosed that allows for the acquisition of x-ray as well as MR data in a single exam without requiring patient repositioning. As an MR scanner, the hybrid system is capable of providing images with soft tissue contrast, excellent 3D visualization, the ability to image in multiple scan planes, as well as the possibility of providing physiological information. The x-ray components of the hybrid scanner include a rotatable anode that rotates during data acquisition and is caused to rotate without introduction of unwanted magnetic flux to the MR magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种混合MR / X射线扫描器，其允许在单次检查中获取x射线以及MR数据，而不需要患者重新定位。 作为MR扫描仪，混合系统能够为图像提供软组织对比度，优异的3D可视化，在多个扫描平面中成像的能力以及提供生理信息的可能性。 混合扫描器的x射线分量包括可旋转的阳极，其在数据采集期间旋转并且被引起旋转，而不向MR磁场引入不需要的磁通量。

公开(公告)号：US6052434A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-18

申请号：US777369

申请日：1996-12-27

Applicant: Thomas L. Toth ,  Willi H. Hampel ,  Stephen W. Gravelle ,  Wayne F. Block

Inventor： Thomas L. Toth ,  Willi H. Hampel ,  Stephen W. Gravelle ,  Wayne F. Block

IPC: A61B6/03 ,  H01J35/10 ,  H01J35/08

CPC classification number: A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4021 ,  H01J35/10

Abstract: An X-ray tube comprises an anode assembly having an associated anode and a cathode assembly for providing a focused electron beam directed to the anode. An anode target, associated with the anode assembly, accelerates the electron beam and produces X-rays upon electron impact with the anode target. Off-focal radiation tends to be most intensely emitted by the top surface of the target. In conventional X-ray tubes, the off-focal radiation as seen by the detector encompasses almost the entire top surface of the target assembly. In accordance with the present invention, the anode target comprises a cut-out top surface for reducing off-focal radiation, by blocking the off-focal radiation from the top surface from reaching the detector. Blocking the radiation produced at the top surface becomes more important as the ratio of the track area visible at the detector decreases with respect to the top surface area.

Abstract translation: X射线管包括具有相关阳极和阴极组件的阳极组件，用于提供指向阳极的聚焦电子束。 与阳极组件相关联的阳极靶加速电子束并在与阳极靶电子碰撞时产生X射线。 局部放射线趋于由靶的顶面最强烈地发射。 在常规的X射线管中，由检测器所看到的非焦距辐射几乎涵盖了目标组件的整个顶表面。 根据本发明，阳极靶包括用于通过阻挡来自顶表面的偏焦辐射到达检测器来减少焦点外辐射的切除顶表面。 阻挡在顶表面处产生的辐射变得更加重要，因为检测器处可见的轨道区域的比率相对于顶表面积降低。

公开(公告)号：US07065179B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10605943

申请日：2003-11-07

Applicant: Wayne F. Block ,  J. Scott Price ,  Jiang Hsieh ,  Eric Chabin ,  Gorur N. Sridhar

Inventor： Wayne F. Block ,  J. Scott Price ,  Jiang Hsieh ,  Eric Chabin ,  Gorur N. Sridhar

IPC: H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01G1/60

CPC classification number: H01J35/10 ,  H01J2235/068

Abstract: An anode assembly having multiple target electrodes is disclosed. Each target electrode produces an x-ray fan beam for radiographic data acquisition. The target electrodes are designed to sequentially generate an x-ray fan beam and therefore operate at a proportional duty cycle per scan. Power output capabilities of the anode assembly is increased without an increase in the size or thermal overloading of the anode assembly.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有多个目标电极的阳极组件。 每个目标电极产生用于放射照相数据采集的x射线扇形束。 目标电极被设计成顺序地产生X射线扇形光束，因此以每次扫描的比例占空比工作。 增加阳极组件的功率输出能力而不增加阳极组件的尺寸或热过载。

公开(公告)号：US06496564B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09836306

申请日：2001-04-17

Applicant: Michael J. Price ,  Mark O. Derakhshan ,  Wayne F. Block ,  Charles B. Kendall

Inventor： Michael J. Price ,  Mark O. Derakhshan ,  Wayne F. Block ,  Charles B. Kendall

IPC: H01J3510

CPC classification number: H01J35/105 ,  H01J2235/1208

Abstract: An x-ray system with an x-ray generating device having improved heat dissipation capabilities. The x-ray generating device includes an x-ray tube mounted in a casing holding a circulating, cooling medium. According to the present invention, the x-ray generating device includes a support mechanism mounted within the x-ray generating device in a manner for adjustably positioning, relative to the casing, the focal spot alignment path of generated x-rays. Additionally, the x-ray generating device includes a cooling mechanism having an inlet chamber for channeling the cooling medium within the support mechanism. Additionally, a cooling stem may be positioned within the inlet chamber to increase the heat exchange surface area exposed to the cooling medium. Thus, the present invention advantageously increases the heat dissipation capability of the x-ray generating device.

Abstract translation: 具有X射线产生装置的X射线系统具有改进的散热能力。 X射线产生装置包括安装在保持循环的冷却介质的壳体中的X射线管。 根据本发明，X射线产生装置包括以相对于壳体可调节地定位所产生的X射线的焦点对准路径的方式安装在x射线产生装置内的支撑机构。 另外，X射线产生装置包括具有用于将冷却介质引导到支撑机构内的入口室的冷却机构。 此外，冷却杆可以位于入口室内以增加暴露于冷却介质的热交换表面积。 因此，本发明有利地增加了x射线产生装置的散热能力。

公开(公告)号：US06249569B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-19

申请号：US09219219

申请日：1998-12-22

Applicant: Michael J. Price ,  Mark O. Derakhshan ,  Wayne F. Block ,  Charles B. Kendall

Inventor： Michael J. Price ,  Mark O. Derakhshan ,  Wayne F. Block ,  Charles B. Kendall

IPC: H01J3510

CPC classification number: H01J35/105 ,  H01J2235/1208

Abstract: An x-ray system with an x-ray generating device having improved heat dissipation capabilities. The x-ray generating device has an x-ray tube mounted in a casing holding a circulating, cooling medium. According to the present invention, the x-ray generating device includes a support mechanism mounted within the x-ray generating device in a manner for adjustably positioning, relative to the casing, the focal spot alignment path of generated x-rays. Additionally, the x-ray generating device includes a cooling mechanism having an inlet chamber for channeling the cooling medium within the support mechanism. Additionally, a cooling stem may be positioned within the inlet chamber to increase the heat exchange surface area exposed to the cooling medium. Thus, the present invention advantageously increases the heat dissipation capability of the x-ray generating device.

Abstract translation: 具有X射线产生装置的X射线系统具有改进的散热能力。 X射线产生装置具有安装在保持循环的冷却介质的壳体中的x射线管。 根据本发明，X射线产生装置包括以相对于壳体可调节地定位所产生的X射线的焦点对准路径的方式安装在x射线产生装置内的支撑机构。 另外，X射线产生装置包括具有用于将冷却介质引导到支撑机构内的入口室的冷却机构。 此外，冷却杆可以位于入口室内以增加暴露于冷却介质的热交换表面积。 因此，本发明有利地增加了x射线产生装置的散热能力。

公开(公告)号：US5247563A

公开(公告)日：1993-09-21

申请号：US841921

申请日：1992-02-25

Applicant: Wayne F. Block ,  John A. Holma

Inventor： Wayne F. Block ,  John A. Holma

IPC: H01J35/10

CPC classification number: H01J35/108

Abstract: A method of bonding a metallic target layer and a graphite disk to provide a composite rotating X-ray tube target wherein a high vapor pressure metal is placed between the target layer and the graphite disk and the vapor pressure of the joint is controlled. The vapor pressure is controlled by limiting the thickness of the joint and thereby causing the metallic character of the braze joint in this region to be altered. In a preferred manner, this is effected by interfitting projecting and recessed portions in the graphite disk and metallic target layer. The preferred high vapor pressure metal is titanium. A composite X-ray tube target is produced having a high remelt temperature and thus capable of being employed in X-ray tubes having more aggressive protocols.

Abstract translation: 一种将金属靶层和石墨盘接合以提供复合旋转X射线管靶的方法，其中在目标层和石墨盘之间放置高蒸气压金属并控制接头的蒸气压。 通过限制接头的厚度来控制蒸汽压力，从而导致该区域中的钎焊接头的金属特性被改变。 在优选的方式中，这通过在石墨盘和金属靶层中的突出和凹入部分相互配合来实现。 优选的高蒸气压金属是钛。 产生具有高再熔融温度的复合X射线管靶，因此能够用于具有更具侵略性的方案的X射线管中。

公开(公告)号：US5013373A

公开(公告)日：1991-05-07

申请号：US488409

申请日：1990-03-01

Applicant: Wayne F. Block

Inventor： Wayne F. Block

IPC: C21D8/12 ,  C25F3/06 ,  C25F3/14 ,  H01F1/18

CPC classification number: H01F1/18 ,  C21D8/1294 ,  C25F3/14

Abstract: Permanent domain refinement of grain oriented electrical steel strip is obtained in a high speed two-stage process. The process removes the glass in narrow regions which just expose the base metal. An electrolytic etch is then used to deepen the region into the base metal and minimize damage to the remaining glass film. Control of acid concentration and temperature in the electrolytic bath allows a greater increase in productivity. A further feature of the process is the use of permeability measurements to optimize the depth of the etched regions. The improved core loss produced by the process will survive a stress relief anneal.

Abstract translation: 在高速两段工艺中获得了晶粒取向电工钢带的永久性结构。 该方法将刚刚暴露于贱金属的窄区域中的玻璃移除。 然后使用电解蚀刻将该区域加深到基底金属中，并最小化对剩余玻璃膜的损伤。 控制电解槽中的酸浓度和温度可以大大提高生产率。 该方法的另一个特征是使用渗透率测量来优化蚀刻区域的深度。 该过程产生的改进的铁心损失将在应力消除退火后保持。