Radiation shielding container for radioactive sources

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2006-01-24

2006-01-24

Lee, John R. (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Supported for nonsignalling objects of irradiation

With source support

C250S453110, C600S007000, C600S001000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06989543

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus in one example comprises a radiation shielding container for one or more radioactive sources. One or more of the one or more radioactive sources are containable within one or more cartridges. The radiation shielding container comprises a support component that restrains movement within the radiation shielding container of one or more of the one or more cartridges. The radiation shielding container comprises one or more vents for movement of a sterilant therethrough.

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