X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Bruce, David V. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S063000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06922460
ABSTRACT:
An explosives detection system which includes computed tomography (CT) and quadrupole resonance (QR) sensors for identifying particular explosive compounds present in passenger baggage. The CT sensor may be configured to automatically identify the presence or absence of bulk military, commercial, and sheet explosives during CT scanning of the baggage. Similarly, the QR sensor may be configured to responsively generate RDX and PETN signals during QR scanning of the passenger baggage. Using any of a variety of inspection protocols, the explosives detection system may generate an output alarm based upon data obtained from the CT and QR sensors.
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Chemouni Sauveur
Clark Keith Alan
Mann Kenneth
Petrov Todor Richard
Rayner Timothy James
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Quantum Magnetics Inc.
Thomas Courtney
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