Methods and apparatus for radiographic source exposure
US12352907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21F5/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An example radiographic source exposure device includes: a housing; a radiographic source capsule within the housing, the radiographic source capsule having a radionuclide; a shield within the housing and configured to shield the radiographic source capsule and to permit extension of the radiographic source capsule to expose the radiographic source capsule; one or more sensors coupled to the housing, the one or more sensors configured to detect sensor data comprising one or more of: a count of exposure cycles, a length between the radiographic source capsule position and a stored position, a surface dose, a source decay of the radiographic source, a locking device locking mode status, an unlocking key status, a radiographic source exposure device orientation, a particulate count within the shield, a shock event, or shield wear; a processing system within the housing and configured to store the sensor data and output the sensor data; and a power source within the housing and configured to provide power to the processing system.
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