X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Fluorescence
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-21
2005-06-21
Bruce, David V. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Fluorescence
C378S044000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06909770
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods in which one or more elemental taggants that are intrinsically located in an object are detected by x-ray fluorescence analysis under vacuum conditions to identify or verify the object's elemental content for elements with lower atomic numbers. By using x-ray fluorescence analysis, the apparatus and methods of the invention are simple and easy to use, as well as provide detection by a non line-of-sight method to establish the origin of objects, as well as their point of manufacture, authenticity, verification, security, and the presence of impurities. The invention is extremely advantageous because it provides the capability to measure lower atomic number elements in the field with a portable instrument.
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Kaiser Bruce
Schramm Fred
Bruce David V.
Horton Kenneth E.
Keymaster Technologies, Inc.
Kirton & McConkie
Song Hoon
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