Portable X-ray collimator and scatter shield

Details Portable X-ray collimator and scatter shield Portable X-ray collimator and scatter shield

1987-08-03

1989-07-25

Fields, Carolyn E.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Beam control

Collimator

378145, 378203, 2505151, G21K 102

Patent

active

048521418

ABSTRACT:
A shielding apparatus for use in conjunction with an X-ray generator is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a shielding cone extending from the X-ray generator toward the object to be X-rayed, said cone comprising an upper cone portion detachably connected to the X-ray generator, a lower cone portion forming the base of the cone and a plurality of panels detachably connected to and extending between the upper and lower cone support portions. Additional shielding components are provided about the X-ray generator and secured to the shielded cone to further reduce the emission of stray X-rays.

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