Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective garments and methods for using the same. In one aspect, the garment includes a garment body configured to be worn on a portion of a wearer's body, the garment body comprising at least one protective segment configured to block a predetermined level of radiation. Also disclosed herein are method of making the disclosed garments and methods for using the disclosed garments.

Abstract: A personal radiation protection garment apparatus is described. The garment is equipped with multiple layers, including a central protective layer, which helps to prevent the unwanted application of radiation to an individual when worn. Multiple sections of the garment are joined by overlapping seams. The protective layer includes a first and a second partially lapping radiation-protective panels, with the first panel attached to the first layer at a first attachment zone, and the second panel attached to the second layer at a second attachment zone. The first panel is configured to overlap the second panel across the second attachment zone, providing a continuous protective covering of the second attachment zone, and the second panel overlaps the first panel across the first attachment zone as well.

Abstract: A light-weight radiation protection panel comprising radiation protection layer and a flexible material. The radiation protection layer comprises a plurality of a shielding material distributed in repeated and adjacent units of geometrical shapes, the light-weight radiation protection panel being able to be embodied in a wearable garment providing flexibility.

Abstract: A system for dispensing, cleaning, and tracking radiological protective garments is disclosed. The system includes a storage apparatus having upper compartments, lower compartments, a cleaning system, and an x-ray emitter and x-ray detector. The upper compartments and lower compartments receive radiological protective garments therein. The cleaning system includes a nozzle that expels disinfectant onto radiological protective garments positioned in the upper compartments or the lower compartments and a drying apparatus that dries the radiological protective garments after being disinfected. The x-ray emitter emits x-rays at a radiological protective garment positioned in the upper compartments or the lower compartments and the x-ray detector detects x-rays traversing the radiological protective garment to test the radiation shielding integrity of the radiological protective garment.

Abstract: A suspension device (10) for at least partially supporting a radioprotection garment (12) worn by an intended user (14), including a harness (34) wearable by the intended user (14) under the radioprotection garment (12), the harness including a harness attachment (38); a support (28) positionable above the intended user (14); an elongated flexible element (30) operatively coupled to the support (28) to be supported thereby; a flexible element attachment (32) secured to the elongated flexible element (30) opposed to the support (28); the harness (34) and flexible element attachment (38) being reversibly attachable to each other.

Abstract: A mask is provided that can inactivate viruses adhering thereto even in the presence of lipids and proteins regardless of whether or not the viruses have an envelope. The mask can inactivate viruses adhering thereto and includes a mask body provided with a member used when the mask is worn and virus inactivating fine particles having a virus inactivating ability and held by the mask body. The virus inactivating fine particles are particles of at least one selected from the group consisting of platinum(II) iodide, palladium(II) iodide, silver(I) iodide, copper(I) iodide, and copper(I) thiocyanate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an exoskeleton system to be worn by a user. The system includes a load carriage arrangement configured to carry an applied load. The load carriage arrangement includes a frame, for example a frame for a backpack, and at least one non-rigid member. The at least one-non rigid member is arranged to transfer at least a first part of the applied load carried by the load carriage arrangement to the ground bypassing the user's musculoskeletal system. The system may further include a load sharing arrangement configured to transfer a second part of the applied load to the user's musculoskeletal system.

Abstract: Boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs), boron nitride nanoparticles (BNNPs), carbon nontubes (CNTs), graphites, or their combinations, are incorporated into matrices of polymer, ceramic or metals. Fibers, yarns, and woven or nonwoven mates of BNNTs are uses as toughening layers in penetration resistant materials to maximize energy absorption and/or high hardness layers to rebound or deform penetrators. They can be also uses as reinforcing inclusions combining with other polymer matrices to create composite layer like typical reinforcing fibers such as Kevlar®, Spectra®, ceramics and metals. Enhanced wear resistance and prolonged usage time, even under harsh conditions, are achieved by adding boron nitride nanomaterials because both hardness and toughness are increased. Such materials can be used in high temperature environments since the oxidation temperature of BNNTs exceeds 800° C. in air.

Abstract: A garment is adapted for use by female patients. A frontal portion of the garment covers at least a portion of the frontal trunk and frontal lower limbs of the female patient when the garment is worn. A left rear portion, in turn, is attached to a leftmost edge of the frontal portion and covers at least a portion of the rear trunk and rear lower limbs of the female patient. A right rear portion is attached to a rightmost edge of the frontal portion and overlaps the left rear portion. In order to secure the garment, a left belt attached to a leftmost edge of the left rear portion passes through a belt hole located proximate to the interface of the frontal portion and the right rear portion as well as a right belt loop, while a right belt attached to a rightmost edge of the right rear portion passes through a left belt loop.

Abstract: A system for identifying users and controlling access to a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising: a portable identification device, comprising a memory for storing identification information corresponding to a user of the device and an antenna; and a control mechanism for a radiotherapy apparatus, comprising: a wireless transceiver for communicating with the portable identification device and identifying the user of the portable identification device; and a display for displaying a user interface and receiving inputs for controlling the radiotherapy apparatus on the basis of the identified user when the portable identification device is placed on the display.

Abstract: A radiation shielding suspension device comprising a support member, a vertical member, a swing arm, an attachment member, a balancer, a spreader bar, and a plurality of straps, being attachable a radiation shielding garment, such as a lead apron is provided. An operator can attach straps to a radiation shielding garment thus offsetting the weight of the garment and providing the operator unbiased mobility along a transverse axis and around a rotational axis.

Abstract: A radiation attenuation system is provided. The radiation attenuation system includes a first shield panel formed of a first radiation attenuating material, a second shield panel formed of a second radiation attenuating material, and a frame disposed below the first shield panel and the second shield panel. The frame includes a first end portion defining a first array of slots and a second end portion defining a second array of slots. The first array of slots and the second array of slots are configured to receive the first shield panel and the second shield panel such that the second shield panel is spaced apart from the first shield panel to form a first trough sized to fit a limb of a patient.

Abstract: A novel material boron carbide high polymeric fiber fabricated from the following parts of raw materials by weight: 50-60 parts of boron carbide, 150-193 parts of high polymeric ethylene emulsion with a concentration 40%-50%, 116 parts of hydrochloric acid with a concentration 37%, 3-5 parts of antioxidant, and 7 parts of catalyst, and fabricated in a 2500-2800° C. high-temperature high-pressure furnace and then in a high temperature-resistant spinning furnace. The novel material boron carbide high polymeric fiber produced according to the present invention exhibits performances such as extremely good resistance against high temperature and low temperature, super anti-acid and anti-base performance, excellent extensibility, wear resistance and anti-impact capability, and resistance against ultraviolet and the like.

Abstract: A joint imaging apparatus includes a subject table and a radiographic unit including a radiation generating section disposed above the subject table to irradiate a joint of a finger, and a detecting section disposed under the subject table to detect radiation passing through the joint. The subject table includes a base unit to fix the wrist, and a subject fixing unit to fix the joint to a predetermined position. The subject fixing unit includes a first fixing member to fix a part on the trunk side of the joint, and a second fixing member to fix a part on the side, opposite to the trunk side, of the joint. A position of the second fixing member is adjustable relative to that of the first fixing member.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein to a radiation safety system comprising radiation emitting medical equipment; a radiation safety system controller connected to the radiation emitting medical equipment through a first communication means configured to determine a number of people within a radiation room housing the radiation emitting medical equipment and prevent the radiation emitting medical equipment from performing radiation emitting functions if the radiation safety system controller determines that more people than a maximum allowed number of people are presently in the radiation room; and a scanner connected to the radiation safety controller through a second communication means configured to detect people in the radiation room and communicate to the radiation safety system controller that a person has been detected.

Abstract: A radiation attenuation elastomeric material which includes an elastomer in which a powder of metal oxides is dispersed, wherein the powder of metal oxides includes from 70 to 90% by mass of bismuth trioxide, from 5 to 15% by mass of tungsten trioxide, and from 5 to 15% of lanthanum trioxide. Multilayer protective gloves incorporating this material are suitable for use in protecting a wearer from ionizing radiation when handling radioactive materials.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and compositions are described for providing an x-ray shielding system including a flexible layer including a support structure having a plurality of interconnected interstitial spaces that provide a circulation network for an x-ray shielding fluid composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a mixture comprising erbium and praseodymium as a radiation attenuating composition, i.e. as a composition that can attenuate ionizing radiation, in particular X- and gamma-type electromagnetic radiation. The invention also relates to a radiation attenuating material comprising an erbium- and praseodymium-based composition, as well as a protective article which provides group or individual protection against ionizing radiation and comprises said material. The invention is suitable for use in nuclear medicine (scintigraphy, radiotherapy, etc.), radiology, medical imaging, the nuclear industry, etc.

Abstract: An improved personal radiation protection system that substantially contours to an operator's body is suspended from a suspension means. The garment is operable to protect the operator from radiation. The suspension means is operable to provide constant force and allows the operator to move freely in the X, Y and Z planes simultaneously, such that the protective garment, face shield, illumination means or other attachments integrated the system are substantially weightless to the operator. A face shield and arm cover can also be incorporated with the system, such that the face shield and arm cover are substantially weightless to the operator. The suspension means may be mounted to the ceiling, a vertical wall, the floor, or on a mobile platform.

Abstract: A wrappable sterile radiation shield drape, a wrappable sterile radiation shield drape in combination with a radiation shield, and a method of providing a sterile surface about a suspended radiation shield is provided. The drape includes a flexible wall having a sterilized outer surface. The wall has opposite side edges extending between upper and lower ends. The upper end has an everted portion providing an inverted pocket. The wall includes an upper fastener adjacent its upper end. The upper fastener is configured to releasably fix the upper end of the wall relative to the radiation shield. The wall further includes an edge fastener adjacent at least one of its side edges. The edge fastener is configured for releasable attachment adjacent the opposite side edge to releasably maintain the wall in a wrapped configuration about the radiation shield with the side edges being releasably maintained in overlapping relation with one another.

Abstract: A radiation protection device for providing protection of a body part that includes active bone marrow from ionizing radiation may include a radiation protection component configured to be placed adjacent to and externally cover the body part so as to reduce a radiation dose absorbed in that body part.

Abstract: A method of making metal nanoparticles comprising contacting metal with a diazonium compound substituted with an organic substituent and allowing said metal to react with the diazonium compound thereby forming metal nanoparticles wherein each of said metal nanoparticles comprises a metal core bonded to an outer layer of said organic substituent as well as nanoparticles made by that method.

Abstract: Disclosed is a radiation resistant medical gown. More specifically, the invention relates to a medical gown that incorporates a radiation resistant and/or dissipating material into select portions of the garment. The gown further includes an upstanding collar that protects the wearer's thyroid from radiation exposure. The collar includes a Velcro® type fastener that prevents the collar from sagging. The gown is both sterile and disposable.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a mixture comprising erbium and praseodymium as a radiation attenuating composition, i.e. as a composition that can attenuate ionising radiation, in particular X- and gamma-type electromagnetic radiation. The invention also relates to a radiation attenuating material comprising an erbium- and praseodymium-based composition, as well as a protective article which provides group or individual protection against ionising radiation and comprises said material. The invention is suitable for use in nuclear medicine (scintigraphy, radiotherapy, etc.), radiology, medical imaging, the nuclear industry, etc.

Abstract: A protective shield is provided for protecting the skin on a digit, such as a finger or a toe of a person, from UV radiation. The protective shield includes a longitudinal shield body that extends from a first end to a second end of the shield body, the shield body being formed of a flexible UV resistant sheet material that is sized to substantially cover the skin on the back of the digit. The first end of the shield body has a notched portion for exposing the nail of the digit and also includes a means of securing the shield body to the digit, for example a gel or an adhesive tape.

Abstract: A shielded head cover in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes at least one attenuation portion including a radiation attenuating material configured and operable to protect a user head from radiation. The attenuation portion includes a varying amount of radiation attenuating material at different locations to provide for increased protection at desired locations. The attenuation portion may be embodied as a removable patch that is attached to the head cover. The attenuation portion may be provided by spraying particles of radiation attenuating material on the head cover.

Abstract: A shielded head cover in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes at least one attenuation portion including a radiation attenuating material configured and operable to protect a user head from radiation. The attenuation portion may include a varying amount of radiation attenuating material at different locations to provide for increased protection at desired locations. The attenuation portion may be embodied as a removable patch that is attached to the head cover. The attenuation portion may be provided by spraying particles of radiation attenuating material on the head cover. The attenuation portion may be embodied as a headband configured to be wrapped around a user's head and including attenuating material positioned in a pocket or cavity therein.

Abstract: A radiation blocking shied for the hands of a clinical operator of fluoroscopic equipment during extended surgery or diagnostic testing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material that absorbs electromagnetic waves, characterized in that it includes at least one textile layer printed using at least one conductive ink in accordance with at least one pattern including printed areas and non-printed areas in an arrangement suitable for a corresponding range of absorption frequencies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coated microfibrous web, a process for producing the same, use thereof as a covering of a radiation protection material as well as a radiation protection device. The coated microfibrous web comprises: (i) a microfibrous web impregnated with a fluoropolymer; and (ii) a layer comprising polyurethane, which is present only on one side of the microfibrous web.

Abstract: A support apparatus has a base having at least one portion positioned to rest on a solid surface, at least one vertical support extending upwards from the base, the vertical support having a lower fixed portion and an upper adjustable portion, at least one horizontal support extending outwards from the vertical support, the horizontal support positioned to be insertable into a protective garment while being worn by a user.

Abstract: Radiation shields and radiation shielding systems for attenuating ionizing radiation include two or more attenuating elements, such as layers. The two or more attenuating elements may include different attenuating materials. The two or more attenuating elements may be configured to attenuate ionizing radiation differently than one another. In some embodiments, different attenuating elements may be configured for use with different energies or ranges of energies of ionizing radiation. The concurrent use of two or more layers or other attenuating elements may optimize the ability of a radiation shield to attenuating ionizing radiation. Systems and methods for attenuating ionizing radiation are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the protection of medical patients and personnel from harmful radiation. More specifically, this invention provides a compact, light-weight article to be worn in areas of the body most sensitive to radiation. These include, for example, the pelvic area, the genital and gonad areas, the breast area to guard against radiation to the mammary gland, the neck and throat to protect the thyroid gland, the eye area to protect the crystalline lens.

Abstract: An overall lead-free X-ray shielding rubber compound material. The overall lead-free X-ray shielding rubber compound material uses rare earth mixture to replace lead, simultaneously adds metal tin and compounds thereof, metal tungsten and compounds thereof and bismuth and compounds thereof as shielding main materials and is further compounded with rubber to prepare the compound material which can realize the overall shielding and the complete lead-free property within the energy range of 40-170 kVp. When rare earth and bismuth materials are used, the way of combined use of two metal element inorganic compounds and unsaturated organic complexes is adopted, and the in-situ reaction and the compounding with a polymer matrix are carried out, thereby leading the shielding element disperse phase to form nano-micro-level dispersed particles.

Abstract: A safety net system for blocking electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure from electronic devices is provided. The safety net system comprises a hair net for covering at least a portion of a head and a body net having a back portion for covering an upper back and shoulders, a first front portion for covering a right breast, and a second front portion covering a left breast. A first anti-EMF chip is mounted to the hair net, a second anti-EMF chip is mounted to the back portion, a third anti-EMF chip is mounted to the first front portion, and a fourth anti-EMF chip mounted to the second front portion. Upon positioning the hair net over the at least a portion of the head and upon draping the body net over the shoulders thereby covering the upper back and breasts, the anti-EMF chips block and shield EMF radiation from reaching the body part.

Abstract: A filled composition for radiation shielding includes at least one polymer ingredient and at least one metal-containing filler. The at least one polymer ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a polyolefin elastomer, a polyolefin co-polymer, a polyolefin ter-polymer, and a combination thereof. The polyolefin elastomer, the polyolefin co-polymer, or the polyolefin ter-polymer includes monomer units derived from ethylene and at least one vinyl monomer having more than three carbon atoms. The at least one metal-containing filler is selected from a metal filler, a metal compound or a combination thereof.

Abstract: A radiation protective garment having three layers including an inner layer having a plurality of apertures defined therein, a radiation protective layer and an outer layer, such garment having internal stays for supporting the garment's weight above the shoulders of the wearer with such weight resting on the wearer's waist/pelvic area, with the structure and method including an air movement device disposed on the exterior of the garment for directing an air flow through an air entry aperture formed in the outer layer and radiation protective layer with such air flow then passing through the plurality of apertures formed in the inner layer to cool the wearer of the garment. The air movement device and method can also include an air cooling device.

Abstract: An energy filter allows, particularly at lower beam energies, a determined spread of the beam energies in order to preserve the beam edges and to spread the Bragg peak at each individual beam energy. The energy filter behaves similarly to a ridge filter and spreads out the Bragg peak of a low energy proton beam (70-100 MeV) so that energy modulation of the beam can be done with steps of 5 mm in one go over the full range of 235-70 MeV. Due to its mechanical flexibility, the energy filter can be placed on the skin of the patient which minimizes the effect of scattering in the filter due to the short distance behind a layer of a plurality of metal particles within a flexible soft plastic sheet to the skin of the patient.

Abstract: Disclosed are a radioactive ray shield sheet with flexibility and restoration, clothes made of the same and a manufacturing method thereof, the radioactive shield sheet manufactured to have a sheet shape by mixing powdered lead with an additive compound, and having flexibility and restorability. Thus, there is provided a radioactive ray shield sheet which is flexible and restorable, convenient to use, and improved in safety.

Abstract: An elastomeric matrix impregnated with at least 70% by weight of a high atomic number radiopaque substance, and cured with an organic peroxide, to form carbon-carbon links between elastomer molecular chains. The radiopaque elastomeric matrix may be used to create a flexible, lightweight, carbon-carbon linked, multilaminated protection material against ionizing radiation. The multilaminated protec tion material may include a mechanical reinforcement cloth layer to avoid material expansion or rupture; and additional external elastomeric layers for protection against aging, physical, biological and chemical hazards, as well as allowing mechanical memory of the material and easy cleaning, desinfection and sterilization.

Abstract: A rollable structure for suspending a heavy radiation protective garment so as to allow easy movement in a clinical environment subject to exposure to x-radiation. The structure comprises a vertically extending frame that is attachable to a user, and that permits the user to move freely around the clinical environment and to perform clinical duties without having to bear the weight of the shielding garment. The frame is vertically adjustable, and supports upper shield support surfaces for supporting the shoulder portions of a radiation protection apron. The upper support surfaces extend outwardly from the vertical frame. A rollable lower support frame for the vertical support frame is provided that includes a first lower frame extending forwardly from the vertically extending frame. A second lower frame for supporting the vertically extending frame is located at a position other than forwardly of the vertically extending frame. A pair of casters is provided at the lower end of each of the lower frames.

Abstract: Boron cage compound-containing materials for shielding and absorbing neutrons. The materials include BCC-containing composites and compounds. BCC-containing compounds comprise a host polymer and a BCC attached thereto. BCC-containing composites comprise a mixture of a polymer matrix and a BCC filler. The BCC-containing materials can be used to form numerous articles of manufacture for shielding and absorbing neutrons.

Abstract: A panel for functioning as a barrier to radiation includes at least one layer for restricting the passage of radiation, and the layer for restricting the passage of radiation may be a layer of silicone impregnated with metal, such as tungsten and/or iron. The impregnated silicone layer may be mounted to and supported by at least one other structure of the panel. For example, the impregnated silicone layer may be positioned between, and laminated to, other layers of the panel. In one embodiment, the impregnated silicone layer is positioned between foam layers of the panel to form a core, and the core is positioned between exterior layers of the panel. One or more exterior layers of the panel may be in the form of sheet metal or any other suitable structure.

Abstract: An improved personal radiation protection system that substantially contours to an operator's body is suspended from a suspension means. The garment is operable to protect the operator from radiation. The suspension means is operable to provide constant force and allows the operator to move freely in the X, Y and Z planes simultaneously, such that the protective garment, face shield, illumination means or other attachments integrated the system are substantially weightless to the operator. A face shield and arm cover can also be incorporated with the system, such that the face shield and arm cover are substantially weightless to the operator. The suspension means may be mounted to the ceiling, a vertical wall, the floor, or on a mobile platform.

Abstract: A suspensory lifting apparatus for lead suits in radiation therapy is an apparatus to suspend a lead suit for radiation therapists. A radiation therapist puts on the lead suit under the apparatus. A load of the lead suit imposing on the therapist is reduced by the apparatus. Thus, a radiation therapist is able to take actions comfortably as far as the mechanical arm's reach of the apparatus.

Abstract: A radiation resistant clothing includes a first radiation resistant layer for directly reflecting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and a second radiation resistant layer for absorbing EMR which penetrates through or under the edges of clothing worn over the human body. The second radiation resistant layer is positioned on an inside of the first radiation resistant layer and has radiation absorbing material which dissipates indirect EMR in the form of heat or other energy.

Abstract: A protective shield (1) for protecting skin on a digit of a person from UV radiation, said protective shield (1) comprising: a shield body (10) that extends longitudinally from a first end (14) to a second end (15) of said shield body (10), said shield body (10) comprising an elongate flexible UV resistant sheet material sized to substantially cover the skin on the back of the digit, said first end (14) having a notched portion (20) for exposing the nail of the digit; and a securing means (30) for securing said shield body (10) to the digit.

Abstract: A radiation resistant clothing includes a first radiation resistant layer for directly reflecting electromagnetic radiation (EMR) and a second radiation resistant layer for absorbing EMR which penetrates through or under the edges of clothing worn over the human body. The second radiation resistant layer is positioned on an inside of the first radiation resistant layer and has radiation absorbing material which dissipates indirect EMR in the form of heat or other energy.

Abstract: An improved personal radiation protection system that substantially contours to an operator's body is suspended from a suspension means. The garment is operable to protect the operator from radiation. The suspension means is operable to provide constant force and allows the operator to move freely in the X, Y and Z planes simultaneously, such that the protective garment, face shield, illumination means or other attachments integrated the system are substantially weightless to the operator. A face shield and arm cover can also be incorporated with the system, such that the face shield and arm cover are substantially weightless to the operator. The suspension means may be mounted to the ceiling, a vertical wall, the floor, or on a mobile platform.

Abstract: A rollable structure for suspending a heavy radiation protective garment so as to allow easy movement in a clinical environment subject to exposure to x-radiation. The structure comprises a vertically extending frame that is attachable to a user, and that permits the user to move freely around the clinical environment and to perform clinical duties without having to bear the weight of the shielding garment. The frame is vertically adjustable, and supports upper shield support surfaces for supporting the shoulder portions of a radiation protection apron. The upper support surfaces extend outwardly from the vertical frame. A rollable lower support frame for the vertical support frame is provided that includes a first lower frame extending forwardly from the vertically extending frame. A second lower frame for supporting the vertically extending frame is located at a position other than forwardly of the vertically extending frame. A pair of casters is provided at the lower end of each of the lower frames.