公开(公告)号：US20120134473A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-31

申请号：US12959356

申请日：2010-12-02

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/201

CPC classification number: G01V5/0025 ,  G01N23/203 ,  G01V5/0008 ,  G01V5/0033 ,  G21K1/043

Abstract: The present application discloses an X-ray imaging apparatus for determining a surface profile of an object under inspection that is positioned at a distance from the apparatus. The X-ray imaging system has an X-ray source for producing a scanning beam of X-rays directed toward the object, a detector assembly for providing a signal representative of an intensity of X-rays backscattered from the object, and processing circuitry to determine a time difference between when the X-ray source is switched on and when the backscattered X-rays arrive at the detector assembly. The processing circuitry is adapted to output data representative of the surface profile of the object under inspection.

Abstract translation: 本申请公开了一种用于确定被检查物体的表面轮廓的X射线成像装置，其位于距离该装置一定距离处。 X射线成像系统具有用于产生朝向物体的X射线的扫描光束的X射线源，用于提供表示从物体反向散射的X射线的强度的信号的检测器组件，以及处理电路 确定当X射线源接通时和反向散射X射线到达检测器组件时的时间差。 处理电路适于输出表示检查对象的表面轮廓的数据。

公开(公告)号：US20110222665A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：US13063467

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H01J9/244 ,  H01J9/125 ,  H01J9/36 ,  H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/16 ,  H01J35/165 ,  H01J2209/18 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An X-ray tube is produced by forming a first housing section 20 from sheet metal; forming a second housing section 22 from sheet metal, mounting an electron source 18 in one of the housing sections; mounting an anode 16 in one of the housing sections; and joining the housing sections 20, 22 together to form a housing defining a chamber with the electron source 18 and the anode 16 therein.

Abstract translation: 通过从金属板形成第一壳体部分20来制造X射线管; 从金属板形成第二壳体部分22，将电子源18安装在一个壳体部分中; 将阳极16安装在所述壳体部分之一中; 并且将壳体部分20,22连接在一起以形成限定室内的电子源18和阳极16的壳体。

公开(公告)号：US20110204243A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-25

申请号：US12976861

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Joseph Bendahan ,  Edward James Morton

Inventor： Joseph Bendahan ,  Edward James Morton

IPC: G01T1/203 ,  G01T1/20

CPC classification number: H01J43/30 ,  G01T1/16 ,  G01T1/167 ,  G01T1/208 ,  G01T3/06 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G01V5/0091 ,  H01J40/04 ,  H01J43/08 ,  H01J43/18

Abstract: The present invention provides a gamma-neutron detector based on mixtures of thermal neutron absorbers that produce heavy-particle emission following thermal capture. The detector consists of one or more thin screens embedded in transparent hydrogenous light guides, which also serve as a neutron moderator. The emitted particles interact with the scintillator screen and produce a high light output, which is collected by the light guides into a photomultiplier tube and produces a signal from which the neutrons are counted. Simultaneous gamma-ray detection is provided by replacing the light guide material with a plastic scintillator. The plastic scintillator serves as the gamma-ray detector, moderator and light guide. The neutrons and gamma-ray events are separated employing Pulse-Shape Discrimination (PSD). The detector can be used in several scanning configurations including portal, drive-through, drive-by, handheld and backpack, etc.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种基于热中子吸收剂的混合物的γ中子检测器，其在热捕获之后产生重粒子发射。 检测器由一个或多个嵌入在透明氢光导中的薄屏幕组成，也可作为中子调节剂。 发射的颗粒与闪烁体屏幕相互作用并产生高光输出，该光输出由光导收集到光电倍增管中并产生中子被计数的信号。 通过用塑料闪烁体代替导光材料来提供同时的γ射线检测。 塑料闪烁体用作γ射线检测器，调节剂和光导。 使用脉冲形状识别（PSD）分离中子和γ射线事件。 检测器可用于多种扫描配置，包括门禁，驱动器，驱动器，手持和背包等。

公开(公告)号：US20110182407A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US12997251

申请日：2009-06-11

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01T1/20 ,  H01J43/00 ,  G01T1/00 ,  H01J43/18 ,  G01N23/04

CPC classification number: H01J43/30 ,  G01T1/16 ,  G01T1/167 ,  G01T1/208 ,  G01T3/06 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G01V5/0091 ,  H01J40/04 ,  H01J43/08 ,  H01J43/18

Abstract: The invention provides a switchable photomultiplier switchable between a detecting state and a non-detecting state including a cathode upon which incident radiation is arranged to impinge. The photomultiplier also includes a series of dynodes arranged to amplify a current created at the cathode upon detection of photoradiation. The invention also provides a detection system arranged to detect radiation-emitting material in an object. The system includes a detector switchable between a detecting state in which the detector is arranged to detect radiation and a non-detecting state in which the detector is arranged to not detect radiation. The system further includes a controller arranged to control switching of the detector between the states such that the detector is switched to the non-detecting state whilst an external radiation source is irradiating the object.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种可切换的光电倍增器，其可在检测状态和非检测状态之间切换，包括入射辐射被布置成入射的阴极。 光电倍增管还包括一系列倍增电极，其布置成在检测到光辐射时放大阴极产生的电流。 本发明还提供了一种检测系统，用于检测物体中的辐射发射材料。 该系统包括可在检测器被布置成检测辐射的检测状态和检测器被布置为不检测辐射的非检测状态之间切换的检测器。 该系统还包括控制器，其布置成控制检测器在状态之间的切换，使得当外部辐射源照射物体时检测器切换到非检测状态。

公开(公告)号：US20110135060A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12993831

申请日：2009-05-20

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/201

CPC classification number: G01V5/0025 ,  G01N23/20083 ,  G01N23/203 ,  G01N2223/053 ,  G01V5/0016

Abstract: This invention provides a scanning system for scanning an object in a scanning zone. The scanning system includes both a radiation source arranged to irradiate the object with radiation having a peak energy of at least 900 keV and a scatter detector arranged to detect radiation scattered from the object wherein the radiation source is arranged to irradiate the object over a plurality of regions to be scanned within a single irradiation event. The scatter detector includes a plurality of detection elements, each detection element being arranged to detect scattered radiation from a predefined part of the scanning zone and a signal processor arranged to calculate scatter intensity across the plurality of detector elements.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于扫描扫描区域中的物体的扫描系统。 扫描系统包括布置成以具有至少900keV的峰值能量的辐射照射物体的辐射源和布置成检测从物体散射的辐射的散射检测器，其中辐射源被布置成通过多个 在单次照射事件中要扫描的区域。 散射检测器包括多个检测元件，每个检测元件被布置成检测来自扫描区域的预定义部分的散射辐射，以及信号处理器，被布置成计算跨越多个检测器元件的散射强度。

公开(公告)号：US20110116599A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-19

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 invention provides a method and system for scanning an object comprising providing 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 wherein the second detector region is arranged to receive radiation that has passed through the first detector region. The method comprises irradiating the object with radiation having a peak energy of at 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. Detecting the first profile radiation comprises detecting the first profile radiation at the first detector region, receiving the first profile radiation that has passed through the first detector region at the second detector region, and detecting the first profile radiation at the second detector region. The scanning method further comprises irradiating the object with radiation having a second energy profile, relatively lower than the first energy profile, and having a peak energy of at least 0.5 MeV, detecting the second profile radiation after it has interacted with or passed through the object in order to provide information relating to the object. Detecting the second profile radiation comprises detecting the second profile radiation at the first detector region, receiving the second profile radiation that has passed through the first detector region at the second detector region, and detecting the second profile radiation at the second detector region.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于扫描物体的方法和系统，包括提供具有至少2mm厚度的第一检测器区域和厚度至少为5mm的第二检测器区域，其中第二检测器区域布置成接收具有 通过第一检测器区域。 该方法包括用具有至少1MeV的峰值能量的辐射对物体进行照射，并且在与物体相互作用或通过物体之后检测第一轮廓辐射，以提供与物体有关的信息。 检测第一轮廓辐射包括检测第一检测器区域处的第一轮廓辐射，接收在第二检测器区域已经通过第一检测器区域的第一轮廓辐射，以及检测第二检测器区域处的第一轮廓辐射。 扫描方法还包括用具有比第一能量分布相对低的第二能量分布的辐射照射物体，并且具有至少0.5MeV的峰值能量，在与第一能量分布相互作用或通过物体之后检测第二分布辐射 以提供与该对象相关的信息。 检测第二轮廓辐射包括检测第一检测器区域处的第二轮廓辐射，接收已经通过第二检测器区域处的第一检测器区域的第二轮廓辐射，以及检测第二检测器区域处的第二轮廓辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20110064192A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12834890

申请日：2010-07-12

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Andreas F. Kotowski

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Andreas F. Kotowski

IPC: G01N23/04

CPC classification number: G01V5/0066 ,  G01N23/04 ,  G01N23/203 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G01V5/0041

Abstract: The present invention provides a four-sided scanning system for vehicles that uses a combination of backscatter and transmission based X-ray imaging to achieve material discrimination. In one embodiment, the system is designed as a mobile, drive-through system, which can be folded and stowed in a truck and can be conveniently deployed at any place when required.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种使用背向散射和基于透射的X射线成像的组合来实现材料鉴别的车辆的四面扫描系统。 在一个实施例中，该系统被设计为可移动的驱动系统，其可以被折叠并存放在卡车中，并且可以在需要时方便地部署在任何地方。

公开(公告)号：US20100172476A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12651479

申请日：2010-01-03

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

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

IPC: H01J35/14

CPC classification number: H01J35/04 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J35/116 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/12 ,  H01J2235/168

Abstract: An X-ray tube comprises an electron source in the form of a cathodE (12), and an anode (14) within a housing (10). The anode (14) is a thin film anode, so that most of the electrons which do not interact with it to produce X-rays pass directly through it. X-rays can be collected through a first window (16) directly behind the anode (14), or a second window (18) to one side of the anode. A retardation electrode 20 is located behind the anode 4 and is held at a potential which is negative with respect to the anode 14, and slightly positive with respect to the cathode (12). This retardation electrode (20) produces an electric field which slows down electrons passing through the anode (14) so that, when they interact with it, they are at relatively low energies. This reduces the heat load on the tube.

Abstract translation: X射线管包括阴极E（12）形式的电子源和在壳体（10）内的阳极（14）。 阳极（14）是薄膜阳极，使得与其不相互作用以产生X射线的大多数电子直接通过它。 可以通过阳极（14）正后方的第一窗口（16）或阳极一侧的第二窗口（18）来收集X射线。 延迟电极20位于阳极4的后面并且被保持在相对于阳极14为负的电位，并且相对于阴极（12）稍微为正。 该延迟电极（20）产生电场，其减慢通过阳极（14）的电子，使得当它们与其相互作用时，它们处于相对低的能量。 这减少了管上的热负荷。

公开(公告)号：US07724868B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US12211219

申请日：2008-09-16

Applicant: Edward James Morton

Inventor： Edward James Morton

IPC: G01N23/06

CPC classification number: G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/74

Abstract: Apparatus for monitoring in real time the movement of a plurality of substances in a mixture, such as oil water and air flowing through a pipe comprises an X-ray scanner arranged to make a plurality of scans of the mixture over a monitoring period to produce a plurality of scan data sets, and control means arranged to analyze the data sets to identify volumes of each of the substances and to measure their movement. By identifying volumes of each of the substances in each of a number of layers and for each of a number of scans, real time analysis and imaging of the substance can be achieved.

Abstract translation: 用于实时监测混合物中的多种物质（例如油水和流过管道的空气）的移动的装置包括：X射线扫描器，其布置成在监测期间对混合物进行多次扫描以产生 多个扫描数据集，以及控制装置，被配置为分析数据集以识别每个物质的体积并测量它们的运动。 通过识别多个层中的每一个中的每种物质的体积以及对于多个扫描中的每一个，可以实现物质的实时分析和成像。

公开(公告)号：US07684538B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US10554570

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: Edward James Morton ,  Paul De Antonis

Inventor： Edward James Morton ,  Paul De Antonis

IPC: G01N23/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/2985 ,  A61B6/027 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/4085 ,  A61B6/463 ,  A61B6/5235 ,  G01N2223/419 ,  G01N2223/612

Abstract: An X-ray scanner comprises an array (12) of X-ray detectors (16) arranged in cylindrical configuration around an imaging volume (28), and a multi-focus X-ray source (20) which extends in a helical configuration around the outside of the detector array (12). A helical gap (24) in the detector array (12) allows X-rays from the source (20) to pass through the patient (26) in the imaging volume (28), and onto the detectors (16) on the opposite side of the scanner. The source (20) is controlled so that the X-rays are produced from a number of source points along the helical locus (23) to produce a tomographic image. As the patient is stationary and the source point varied electrically, the scanning rate is sufficient to produce a series of images which can be displayed as a real time three-dimensional video image.

Abstract translation: 一种X射线扫描仪，包括以成像体积（28）为中心圆柱形配置的X射线检测器（16）的阵列（12）和围绕着螺旋形状延伸的多焦点X射线源（20） 检测器阵列（12）的外部。 检测器阵列（12）中的螺旋间隙（24）允许来自源（20）的X射线穿过成像体积（28）中的患者（26），并在相对侧的检测器（16）上 的扫描仪 控制源（20）使得沿着螺旋轨迹（23）从许多源点产生X射线以产生断层图像。 当患者静止并且电源点变化时，扫描速率足以产生可以被显示为实时三维视频图像的一系列图像。