Nonintrusive inspection apparatus

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2005-10-25

2005-10-25

Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Source support

Source cooling

C378S200000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06957913

ABSTRACT:
An x-ray technique-based nonintrusive inspection apparatus is provided which is capable of inspecting 600 containers an hour which is small, and which is easily maintainable. Features of the apparatus include “radiation locking” with “active curtains”, “continuous scanning” utilizing an x-ray line scanner subsystem and a CT scanner subsystem, good structural integrity, radiation containment in a self-shielding manner, an easily maintainable driving arrangement, shielding curtains that can be raised and lowered quickly, a container jam release mechanism, and efficient air conditioning.

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