Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – With or including a luminophor
Reexamination Certificate
2010-04-30
2011-11-01
Kim, Kiho (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
With or including a luminophor
Reexamination Certificate
active
08049175
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for reducing scintillator afterglow. Methods for reducing afterglow include conditioning a scintillator by exposing it to high flux densities of ionizing radiation. One technique includes operating an x-ray tube at elevated amperage.
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Duraj Artan
Frank John M.
Finch & Maloney PLLC
Kim Kiho
Saint-Gobain Ceramics & Plastics, Inc.
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