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Dual tube support for electron emitter

US9240303B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2014
Grant dateJan 19, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J35/16
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An x-ray tube including dual, electrically-conductive emitter tubes to support and provide electrical power to an electron emitter. A method of evacuating and sealing the x-ray tube by drawing a vacuum on the x-ray tube through an inner tube of dual emitter tubes, then pinching the inner tube to seal off the enclosure and to maintain a vacuum therein.

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