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公开(公告)号:US12177959B2
公开(公告)日:2024-12-24
申请号:US18398521
申请日:2023-12-28
Applicant: PHOENIX NEUTRON IMAGING LLC
Inventor: Ross Radel , Tye Gribb
Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, articles of manufacture, and methods for generating neutrons employing a high energy ion beam target (HEIB target) and a target backing configured to be in contact with the bottom surface of the HEIR target (e.g., to generate an ion beam target assembly). In certain embodiments, the HEIB target has a thickness that is less than the penetration depth of protons or deuterons in the high energy ion beam that strikes the target. In certain embodiments, the target backing comprises a high hydrogen diffusion metal (e.g., palladium), has open spaces dispersed throughout for reduced proton diffusion distances, and has a shape and thickness such that all, or virtually all, of the protons or deuterons that pass through the HEIR target are stopped. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for changing targets in an ion beam accelerator system.
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公开(公告)号:US12127325B2
公开(公告)日:2024-10-22
申请号:US17225725
申请日:2021-04-08
Applicant: TAE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor: Artem N. Smirnov , Vladislav Vekselman , Vladimir I. Davydenko , Alexandr A. Ivanov , Michael Meekins , Blake Koop, Jr.
IPC: H05H3/06
CPC classification number: H05H3/06
Abstract: Embodiments of systems, devices, and methods relating to a charge exchange system having one or more guard apparatuses are described. The guard apparatuses can include one or more guard electrodes, optionally with one or more screen electrodes. Also described are embodiments of beam systems incorporating one or more charge exchange systems.
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公开(公告)号:US12101870B2
公开(公告)日:2024-09-24
申请号:US18094724
申请日:2023-01-09
Applicant: SHINE Technologies, LLC
Inventor: Arne Kobernik , Carl Sherven , Casey Lamers , Chris Seyfert , Evan Sengbusch , Gabriel Becerra , Jin Lee , Logan Campbell , Mark Thomas , Michael Taylor , Preston Barrows , Ross Radel , Tye Gribb
IPC: H05B7/22 , H01J37/32 , H01J41/14 , H05B31/26 , H05H1/46 , H05H1/54 , H05H3/06 , H05H5/04 , H05H6/00 , H05H7/22 , H05H9/02 , H01J37/08 , H01J41/04 , H01T23/00
CPC classification number: H05H7/22 , H01J37/32082 , H01J41/14 , H05B31/26 , H05H1/46 , H05H1/54 , H05H3/06 , H05H5/04 , H05H6/00 , H05H9/02 , H01J37/08 , H01J41/04 , H01T23/00 , H05H1/4622
Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.
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公开(公告)号:US12013238B2
公开(公告)日:2024-06-18
申请号:US17411857
申请日:2021-08-25
Applicant: TAE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor: Vladislav Vekselman
CPC classification number: G01B7/31 , H05H3/06 , H05H7/08 , A61N5/1048 , A61N2005/109 , H05H2277/11
Abstract: Embodiments of systems, devices, and methods relating to a beam system. An example method of detecting beam misalignment a beam system includes detecting beam misalignment in an injector system of the beam system. The example method further includes detecting beam misalignment in an accelerator system of the beam system.
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公开(公告)号:US20230276563A1
公开(公告)日:2023-08-31
申请号:US18020293
申请日:2021-08-09
Applicant: Universidad De Granada
Inventor: Ignacio Porras , Antonio Javier Praena , Fernando Arias , Pablo Torres , Nataliya Ramos
CPC classification number: H05H3/06 , A61N5/1078 , A61N2005/109 , A61N2005/1094
Abstract: The invention provides a device for the production, moderation and configuration of a neutron beam, comprising: an inlet opening (1) through which a proton beam is directed; a target (2) against which the proton beam is accelerated in order to generate neutrons; a moderator (3) to bring the neutrons to energies of the epithermal range; a reflective cover (4) surrounding the moderator (3); a filtration stage (5); an outlet opening (6) for the neutron beam, and a shield (7) to suppress the neutrons and gamma-radiation that do not exit the device via said outlet opening. The filtration stage (5) comprises at least three layers to filter respectively: rapid neutrons, thermal neutrons and gamma-radiation The invention is of use in neutron capture therapies, and more specifically, in boron therapies.
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公开(公告)号:US20230260737A1
公开(公告)日:2023-08-17
申请号:US18176567
申请日:2023-03-01
Applicant: Mark Derzon , Paul Reynolds
Inventor: Mark Derzon , Paul Reynolds
CPC classification number: H01J27/022 , H05H3/06
Abstract: Current state-of-the art ion sources do not meet multiple application needs for pulsed ion beams because current designs limit obtaining the needed peak currents, anode current densities, total currents, time averaged currents and lifetime in the same structure. High surface energy, power loading, material erosion and stresses damage surfaces. Our concepts for a ‘cold’ anode structure and ion source will reduce these erosion and damage issues. By extending lifetime and performance characteristics multiple applications can be enabled with lower maintenance and cost. The concepts here reduce the surface aging and provide the high performance (peak current, high current density and long lifetime required.
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公开(公告)号:US11678430B2
公开(公告)日:2023-06-13
申请号:US17004742
申请日:2020-08-27
Applicant: TAE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Inventor: Frank Jauregui , Michael Meekins , Swati Bhanderi , Anatoly B. Muchnikov
Abstract: Embodiments that are directed to a target for producing a high epithermal neutron yield for boron-neutron capture therapy (BNCT) treatments are disclosed. The target includes a thin flat film of solid lithium mounted onto a heat-removal support structure that is cooled with a liquid coolant and configured to maintain the turbulent flow regime for a liquid coolant and distribute the flow of coolant directed at the center of the support structure toward a periphery of the support structure via a plurality of channels formed in the support structure. The support structure includes a nozzle located at its center to direct coolant flow outwardly from the center to avoid stagnant water flow at the center of the support structure. Systems, device, and methods utilizing the approaches are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US20230125432A1
公开(公告)日:2023-04-27
申请号:US17974331
申请日:2022-10-26
Applicant: TAE Life Sciences, LLC
Inventor: Charles Lee , Jedediah Styron
Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for converting a raw neutron beam to a specified deliverable format having a targeted energy range, size, and direction are described. Embodiments of a neutron beam converter can include numerous regions based on location, function, dimension, and/or constituent material. The regions can include a central region, an intermediate region, a peripheral region, and a frontal region. Materials are also described.
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公开(公告)号:US11624800B1
公开(公告)日:2023-04-11
申请号:US17501093
申请日:2021-10-14
Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
Inventor: William Folwell Barton , Kenneth Edgar Hild, II , Ramya Gopalan , Kavitha Velusamy , Amit Singh Chhetri
Abstract: The systems, devices, and processes described herein may identify a beam of a voice-controlled device that is directed toward a reflective surface, such as a wall. The beams may be created by a beamformer. An acoustic echo canceller (AEC) may create filter coefficients for a reference sound. The filter coefficients may be analyzed to identify beams that include multiple peaks. The multiple peaks may indicate presence of one or more reflective surfaces. Using the amplitude and the time delay between the peaks, the device may determine that it is close to a reflective surface in a direction of the beam.
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公开(公告)号:US11612048B2
公开(公告)日:2023-03-21
申请号:US17130190
申请日:2020-12-22
Applicant: PHOENIX NEUTRON IMAGING LLC
Inventor: Ross Radel , Tye Gribb
Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, articles of manufacture, and methods for generating neutrons employing a high energy ion beam target (HEIB target) and a target backing configured to be in contact with the bottom surface of the HEIB target (e.g., to generate an ion beam target assembly). In certain embodiments, the HEIB target has a thickness that is less than the penetration depth of protons or deuterons in the high energy ion beam that strikes the target. In certain embodiments, the target backing comprises a high hydrogen diffusion metal (e.g., palladium), has open spaces dispersed throughout for reduced proton diffusion distances, and has a shape and thickness such that all, or virtually all, of the protons or deuterons that pass through the HEIB target are stopped. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for changing targets in an ion beam accelerator system.
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