X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Source – Electron tube
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-30
2011-08-30
Ho, Allen C. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Source
Electron tube
C378S121000, C378S127000, C378S130000, C378S133000, C378S141000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08009806
ABSTRACT:
An x-ray tube includes a center shaft having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface forming a portion of a cavity therein, a mount having an inner surface, the mount having an x-ray target attached thereto, and a liquid metal positioned between the outer surface of the center shaft and the inner surface of the mount. The x-ray tube further includes a flow diverter positioned in the cavity, the flow diverter having a wall with an inner surface, and a plurality of jets passing through the wall, wherein the plurality of jets are configured such that when a fluid is flowed into the flow diverter and passes along its inner surface, a portion of the fluid passes through the plurality of jets and is directed toward the inner surface of the center shaft.
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General Electric Company
Ho Allen C.
Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, SC
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