Article irradiation system with multiple beam paths
US6770891B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
41References
7Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K5/10
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for irradiating articles is disclosed. The system has multiple beam paths and is capable of irradiating articles with x-rays or electron beams (e-beams). The system is comprised of a single radiation source producing multiple beam paths. At least one of the beam paths is configured to irradiate articles with x-rays and at least one other beam path is configured to irradiate articles with e-beams. The beam paths are each positioned to scan product carried on conveyors. The x-ray beam paths and e-beam have separate conveyor systems that operates independently from each other.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.