X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2008-01-08
Church, Craig E. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S193000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10356101
ABSTRACT:
A radiation scanning system comprises a radiation source and a radiation detector that are proximate a crane system that moves objects between the source and the detector for scanning. The source and/or detector may be supported by the crane system or may be near to the crane system. Preferably, the source and detector are supported by the crane system or they are within a profile defined by the crane system. The radiation scanning system is particularly suited to scan cargo conveyances, such as sea cargo conveyances, as they are being removed from or loaded onto a ship. Methods of examining objects are disclosed, as well.
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Church Craig E.
Kaye Scholer LLP
Sklar Brandon N.
Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.
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