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Methods and apparatus for radiographic source exposure

US12372481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2023
Grant dateJul 29, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2223/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed example radiographic source exposure devices include: a radiographic source capsule having a radionuclide; a radiographic shield; a channel within the radiographic shield, the channel having a first end and a second end; and a replaceable tube configured to guide a radiographic source capsule between a stored position and an exposed position in which at least a portion of the radiographic source capsule is exposed to an exterior of the radiographic shield.

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