Patents by Inventor Jean M. Penato

Jean M. Penato has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Rotating anode with graphite for X-ray tube
    Patent number: 4799250
    Abstract: The invention pertains to a rotating anode with graphite for an X-ray tube in which the quality of the bond with the graphite is considerably improved in comparison with the prior art, through the use of a bonder element comprising beryllium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1989
    Assignee: Thomson-CGR
    Inventors: Jean M. Penato, Emile Gabbay, Yves Debrouwer
  • X-ray tube with a rotary anode and process for fixing a rotary anode to a support shaft
    Patent number: 4670895
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an X-ray tube with a rotary anode and to a process for fixing a rotary anode to a support shaft contained in such a tube. The rotary anode is fixed to the support shaft with the aid of a deformed element, positioned between the rotary anode and the support shaft, concentrically to the latter, and acting in the manner of a stuffing box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Thomson-CGR
    Inventors: Jean M. Penato, Paul Hery, Claude Bouhnik
  • Universal limiter for limiting secondary radiation in an X-ray tube provided with said limiter
    Patent number: 4472827
    Abstract: A universal limiter for any type of x-ray tube used in radiology or radiation therapy comprises an envelope of conical shape whose axis coincides with the axis of symmetry of the useful beam of radiation. The limiter is formed of material which is opaque to secondary radiation. The inlet aperture of the limiter is located in the immediate vicinity of the emitting focal spot and the outlet aperture of the limiter is connected mechanically to the exit window of the x-ray tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1982
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1984
    Assignee: Thomson CSF
    Inventors: Emile Gabbay, Jean M. Penato