公开(公告)号：WO2004096050A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：PCT/GB2004/001747

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James

IPC: A61B6/03

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，扫描速率足以产生一系列可以被显示为实时三维视频图像的图像。

公开(公告)号：WO2010097621A2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：PCT/GB2010/050318

申请日：2010-02-25

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell, David ,  DE ANTONIS, Paul

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell, David ,  DE ANTONIS, Paul

IPC: G01T1/164

CPC classification number: G01T1/2985 ,  G01V5/005

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 imagine 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射线检测器阵列，X射线检测器可以围绕想象体积布置，并且可被布置成响应于X射线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。

公开(公告)号：WO2010103331A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-16

申请号：PCT/GB2010/050438

申请日：2010-03-12

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James

IPC: H01J35/08 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  A61B6/032 ,  A61B6/4021 ,  A61B6/4028 ,  A61B6/4233 ,  A61B6/4241 ,  A61B6/482 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/086

Abstract: An X-ray scanner comprising an electron source and an anode, the anode having a target surface with a series of material areas spaced along it in a scanning direction, the material areas being formed from different materials, the electron source being 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: 一种包括电子源和阳极的X射线扫描器，所述阳极具有目标表面，所述目标表面具有在扫描方向上沿其间隔开的一系列材料区域，所述材料区域由不同材料形成，所述电子源被布置成引导电子 在目标表面的一系列目标区域中，以预定顺序，以产生具有不同能谱的X射线束。

公开(公告)号：WO2010029370A2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/GB2009/051178

申请日：2009-09-11

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward James

Inventor： MORTON, Edward James

IPC: H01J35/16

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: X射线管是通过由金属片形成第一外壳部分（20）而制成的; 由金属片形成第二壳体部分（22），将电子源（18）安装在壳体部分之一中; 将阳极（16）安装在壳体部分之一中; 以及将壳体部分（20,22）连接在一起以形成限定了其中具有电子源（18）和阳极（16）的腔室的壳体。

公开(公告)号：WO2010007375A2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-21

申请号：PCT/GB2009/001760

申请日：2009-07-15

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell David ,  HUNT, Martin

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell David ,  HUNT, Martin

IPC: H01J35/12

CPC classification number: H01J35/12 ,  H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/081 ,  H01J2235/083 ,  H01J2235/086 ,  H01J2235/1204 ,  H01J2235/1262

Abstract: An anode for an X-ray tube comprises at least one thermally conductive anode segment in contact with a rigid support member and cooling means arranged to cool the anode. The anode may comprise a plurality of anode segments aligned end to end, each in contact with the support member.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线管的阳极包括与刚性支撑构件接触的至少一个导热阳极段和布置成冷却阳极的冷却装置。 阳极可以包括首尾相连的多个阳极段，每个阳极段与支撑构件接触。

公开(公告)号：WO2007068933A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：PCT/GB2006/004684

申请日：2006-12-15

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James

IPC: G01N23/04 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01N23/20083 ,  G01N2223/401 ,  G01T1/2985 ,  G01V5/0016 ,  G01V5/0025 ,  G01V5/005

Abstract: An X-ray imaging inspection system for inspecting items comprises an X- ray source (10) extending around an imaging volume (16), and defining a plurality of source points (14) from which X-rays can be directed through the imaging volume. An X-ray detector array (12) also extends around the imaging volume (16) and is arranged to detect X-rays from the source points which have passed through the imaging volume, and to produce output signals dependent on the detected X-rays. A conveyor (20) is arranged to convey the items through the imaging volume (16).

Abstract translation: 用于检查物品的X射线成像检查系统包括围绕成像体积（16）延伸的X射线源（10），并且限定多个源点（14），X射线可以从该源点被引导通过成像体积 。 X射线检测器阵列（12）还围绕成像体积（16）延伸，并且被布置成检测来自已经通过成像体积的源点的X射线，并且产生取决于检测到的X射线的输出信号 。 输送机（20）被布置成通过成像体积（16）输送物品。

公开(公告)号：WO2010086653A2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：PCT/GB2010/050125

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell, David ,  DE ANTONIS, Paul ,  CUNNINGHAM, Michael

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell, David ,  DE ANTONIS, Paul ,  CUNNINGHAM, Michael

IPC: H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/14 ,  A61B6/00

CPC classification number: H05G1/32 ,  H01J1/16 ,  H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H05G1/60 ,  H05G1/70

Abstract: An electron source for an X-ray scanner comprises an emitter support block, an electron-emitting region formed on the support block and arranged to emit electrons, an electrical connector arranged to connect a source of electric current to the electron-emitting region, and heating means arranged to heat the support block.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线扫描仪的电子源包括发射体支撑块，形成在支撑块上并被布置成发射电子的电子发射区，布置成将电流源连接到电子发射区的电连接器，以及 布置成加热支撑块的加热装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2004097889A2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：PCT/GB2004/001741

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell, David ,  DE ANTONIS, Paul

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell, David ,  DE ANTONIS, Paul

IPC: H01J35/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/06 ,  H01J35/04 ,  H01J35/14 ,  H01J2235/068

Abstract: An X-ray tube includes an emitter wire (18) enclosed in a suppressor (14, 16). An extraction grid comprises a number of parallel wires (20) extending perpendicular to the emitter wire, and a focusing grid comprises a number of wires (22) parallel to the grid wires (20) and spaced apart at equal spacing to the grid wires (20). The grid wire are connected by means of switches to a positive extracting potential or a negative inhibiting potential, and the switches are controlled so that at any one time a pair of adjacent grid wires (22) are connected together to form an extracting pair, which produce an electron beam. The position of the beam is moved by switching different pairs of grid wires to the extracting potential.

Abstract translation: X射线管包括封闭在抑制器（14,16）中的发射极线（18）。 提取栅格包括垂直于发射极线延伸的多条平行线（20），并且聚焦栅格包括平行于栅格线（20）的数个线（22）并以等间距与网格线（ 20）。 栅格线通过开关连接到正提取电位或负抑制电位，并且开关被控制，使得在任何时刻一对相邻的栅格线（22）连接在一起以形成提取对，其中 产生电子束。 通过将不同的栅格线对切换到提取电位来移动光束的位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2004097888A2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：PCT/GB2004/001732

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell, David ,  DE ANTONIS, Paul

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James ,  LUGGAR, Russell, David ,  DE ANTONIS, Paul

IPC: H01J35/00

CPC classification number: H01J35/08 ,  H01J2235/068 ,  H01J2235/08

Abstract: An anode for an X-ray source is formed in two parts, a main part (18) and a collimating part (22). The main part (18) has the target region (20) formed on it. The two parts between them define an electron aperture (36) through which electrons pass to reach the target region (20), and an X-ray aperture through which the X-rays produced at the target leave the anode. The anode produces at least the first stage of collimation of the X-ray beam produced.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线源的阳极形成为主要部分（18）和准直部分（22）两部分。 主要部分（18）具有形成在其上的目标区域（20）。 它们之间的两个部分限定了电子通过的电子孔径（36），电子通过该孔径到达目标区域（20），并且在靶标处产生的X射线通过X射线孔离开阳极。 阳极至少产生所产生的X射线束的准直的第一阶段。

公开(公告)号：WO2004097344A3

公开(公告)日：2004-11-11

申请号：PCT/GB2004/001751

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: CXR LIMITED ,  MORTON, Edward, James

Inventor： MORTON, Edward, James

IPC: 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 (24), comprises an X-ray scanner (8) 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 (26) arranged to analyse 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.