公开(公告)号：US08840303B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US12993834

申请日：2009-05-20

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: H05G1/02 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: B66C13/16 ,  B66C13/18 ,  B66C19/00 ,  G01V5/0066 ,  G01V5/0083

Abstract: A crane including support means arranged to support a load and to move the load along a path, and a scanner including a radiation source and radiation detection means arranged to scan a scanning volume. The path is arranged to pass through the scanning volume so that the scanner can scan the load as it moves along the path.

Abstract translation: 一种起重机，其包括支撑装置，其被布置成支撑负载并沿着路径移动所述负载;以及扫描仪，包括辐射源和布置成扫描扫描体积的放射线检测装置。 该路径被布置成通过扫描体积，使得扫描仪可以沿着路径移动来扫描负载。

公开(公告)号：US20140226789A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13523604

申请日：2012-06-14

Applicant: Joseph Bendahan ,  Edward James Morton

Inventor： Joseph Bendahan ,  Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/203 ,  G01N23/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/203 ,  G01N23/005 ,  G01V5/0041 ,  G21K1/043

Abstract: The present specification discloses a covert mobile inspection vehicle with a backscatter X-ray scanning system that has an X-ray source and detectors for obtaining a radiographic image of an object outside the vehicle. The system is configured to also simultaneously detect passive radiation. The systems preferably include at least one sensor for determining a distance from at least one of the detectors to points on the surface of the object being scanned, a processor for processing the obtained radiographic image by using the determined distance of the object to obtain an atomic number of each material contained in the object, and one or more sensors to obtain surveillance data from a predefined area surrounding the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 本说明书公开了一种具有背景散射X射线扫描系统的隐蔽移动检查车辆，其具有用于获得车辆外部的物体的X射线照相图像的X射线源和检测器。 该系统被配置为同时检测被动辐射。 该系统优选地包括至少一个传感器，用于确定从至少一个检测器到待扫描物体表面上的点的距离;处理器，用于通过使用确定的物体距离来获得所获得的放射线照相图像，以获得原子 包含在物体中的每种材料的数量以及从车辆周围的预定区域获得监视数据的一个或多个传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20140133635A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13674086

申请日：2012-11-11

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Russell David Luggar ,  Paul De Antonis

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Russell David Luggar ,  Paul De Antonis

IPC: H01J35/16

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/168

Abstract: The present invention is a shielded anode having an anode with a surface facing an electron beam and a shield configured to encompass the anode surface. The shield has at least one aperture and an internal surface facing the anode surface. The shield internal surface and anode surface are separated by a gap in the range of 1 mm to 10 mm. The shield of the present invention is fabricated from a material, such as graphite, that is substantially transmissive to X-ray photons.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种屏蔽阳极，其具有面向电子束的表面的阳极和构造成包围阳极表面的屏蔽。 屏蔽件具有至少一个孔和面向阳极表面的内表面。 屏蔽内表面和阳极表面被间隔在1mm至10mm范围内。 本发明的屏蔽是由诸如石墨的材料制成的，其基本上对X射线光子是透射的。

公开(公告)号：US08668386B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US13598945

申请日：2012-08-30

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Francis Baldwin ,  Andreas F. Kotowski

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Francis Baldwin ,  Andreas F. Kotowski

IPC: H05G1/02

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0066 ,  H05G1/02

Abstract: The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种独立的移动检查系统和方法，更具体地，用于检测隐藏在各种容器和/或货物容器内的材料的改进的方法和系统。 特别地，本发明是一种改进的方法和系统，该方法和系统具有减小起重臂重量的新型起重臂结构。 检查系统的单个轻量级起重臂在收起构造中相对紧凑，并且具有低的高度和重心，从而具有更大的操纵性。

公开(公告)号：US08644453B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US12919485

申请日：2009-02-25

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/20

CPC classification number: G01N23/201 ,  G01V5/0041

Abstract: The present application discloses methods and systems for scanning an object. The scanning system provides a first detector region having a thickness of at least 2 mm and a second detector region having a thickness of at least 5 mm. The second detector region is arranged to receive radiation that has passed through the first detector region. The method includes irradiating the object with radiation having a peak energy of a least 1 MeV, and detecting the first profile radiation after it has interacted with or passed through the object in order to provide information relating to the object.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了用于扫描对象的方法和系统。 扫描系统提供厚度至少为2mm的第一检测器区域和厚度至少为5mm的第二检测器区域。 第二检测器区域被布置成接收已经通过第一检测器区域的辐射。 该方法包括用具有至少1MeV的峰值能量的辐射照射物体，以及在其与物体相互作用或通过物体之后检测第一轮廓辐射，以便提供与物体有关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08625735B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13086708

申请日：2011-04-14

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/087 ,  H05G1/02

CPC classification number: G01N23/087 ,  A61B6/4042 ,  A61B6/482 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N23/06 ,  G01N2223/206 ,  G01V5/00 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/088

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward an X-ray scanner that has an electron source and an anode. The anode has a target surface with a series of material areas spaced along it in a scanning direction. The material areas are formed from different materials. The electron source is arranged to direct electrons at a series of target areas of the target surface, in a predetermined order, so as to generate X-ray beams having different energy spectra.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有电子源和阳极的X射线扫描器。 阳极具有目标表面，其中沿着扫描方向间隔开一系列材料区域。 材料区域由不同的材料形成。 电子源被布置成以预定顺序引导目标表面的一系列目标区域处的电子，以便产生具有不同能量谱的X射线束。

公开(公告)号：US20130028372A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13548873

申请日：2012-07-13

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: H05G1/30

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4014 ,  A61B6/4488 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01V5/005 ,  H05G1/70

Abstract: The present application discloses an X-ray scanner having an X-ray source arranged to emit X-rays from source points through an imaging volume. The scanner may further include an array of X-ray detectors which may be arranged around the imaging volume and may be arranged to output detector signals in response to the detection of X-rays. The scanner may further include a conveyor arranged to convey an object through the imaging volume in a scan direction, and may also include at least one processor arranged to process the detector signals to produce an image data set defining an image of the object. The image may have a resolution in the scan direction that is at least 90% as high as in one direction, and in some cases two directions, orthogonal to the scan direction.

公开(公告)号：US08331535B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-11

申请号：US12792931

申请日：2010-06-03

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Russell David Luggar ,  Paul De Antonis

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Russell David Luggar ,  Paul De Antonis

IPC: H01J5/18

CPC classification number: H01J35/16 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  H01J35/04 ,  H01J2235/168

Abstract: The present invention is a shielded anode having an anode with a surface facing an electron beam and a shield configured to encompass the anode surface. The shield has at least one aperture and an internal surface facing the anode surface. The shield internal surface and anode surface are separated by a gap in the range of 1 mm to 10 mm. The shield of the present invention is fabricated from a material, such as graphite, that is substantially transmissive to X-ray photons.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种屏蔽阳极，其具有面向电子束的表面的阳极和构造成包围阳极表面的屏蔽。 屏蔽件具有至少一个孔和面向阳极表面的内表面。 屏蔽内表面和阳极表面被间隔在1mm至10mm范围内。 本发明的屏蔽是由诸如石墨的材料制成的，其基本上对X射线光子是透射的。

公开(公告)号：US08275091B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-25

申请号：US12784630

申请日：2010-05-21

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Francis Baldwin ,  Andreas F. Kotowski

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Francis Baldwin ,  Andreas F. Kotowski

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  G01N2223/639 ,  G01V5/0066 ,  H05G1/02

Abstract: The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种独立的移动检查系统和方法，更具体地，用于检测隐藏在各种容器和/或货物容器内的材料的改进的方法和系统。 特别地，本发明是一种改进的方法和系统，该方法和系统具有减小起重臂重量的新型起重臂结构。 检查系统的单个轻量级起重臂在收起构造中相对紧凑，并且具有低的高度和重心，从而具有更大的操纵性。

公开(公告)号：US08243876B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-14

申请号：US12712476

申请日：2010-02-25

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: A61B6/00

CPC classification number: G01V5/0016 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4014 ,  A61B6/4488 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01V5/005 ,  H05G1/70

Abstract: The present application discloses an X-ray scanner having an X-ray source arranged to emit X-rays from source points through an imaging volume. The scanner may further include an array of X-ray detectors which may be arranged around the imaging volume and may be arranged to output detector signals in response to the detection of X-rays. The scanner may further include a conveyor arranged to convey an object through the imaging volume in a scan direction, and may also include at least one processor arranged to process the detector signals to produce an image data set defining an image of the object. The image may have a resolution in the scan direction that is at least 90% as high as in one direction, and in some cases two directions, orthogonal to the scan direction.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种具有X射线源的X射线扫描器，该X射线源布置成通过成像体积从源点发射X射线。 扫描器还可以包括X射线检测器的阵列，其可以围绕成像体积布置，并且可以被布置成响应于X射线的检测而输出检测器信号。 扫描器还可以包括传送器，其被布置成沿扫描方向传送成像体积的物体，并且还可以包括布置成处理检测器信号以产生定义对象的图像的图像数据集的至少一个处理器。 该图像可以具有与扫描方向正交的至少90％的扫描方向上的分辨率，并且在某些情况下具有两个方向。