Patents Assigned to INPHO, Inc.
  • Integrated X-ray source module
    Patent number: 7448801
    Abstract: Described is a self-contained, small, lightweight, power-efficient and radiation-shielded module that includes a miniature vacuum X-ray tube emitting X-rays of a controlled intensity and defined spectrum. Feedback control circuits are used to monitor and maintain the beam current and voltage. The X-ray tube, high-voltage power supply, and the resonant converter are encapsulated in a solid high-voltage insulating material. The module can be configured into complex geometries and can be powered by commercially available small, compact, low-voltage batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignees: INPHO, Inc., Newton Scientific Inc.
    Inventors: Peter E. Oettinger, Francis M. Feda, Ruth E. Shefer, Robert E. Klinkowstein
  • Integrated X-ray source module
    Patent number: 7448802
    Abstract: Described is a self-contained, small, lightweight, power-efficient and radiation-shielded module that includes a miniature vacuum X-ray tube emitting X-rays of a controlled intensity and defined spectrum. Feedback control circuits are used to monitor and maintain the beam current and voltage. The X-ray tube, high-voltage power supply, and the resonant converter are encapsulated in a solid high-voltage insulating material. The module can be configured into complex geometries and can be powered by commercially available small, compact, low-voltage batteries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignees: Newton Scientific, Inc., INPHO, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter E. Oettinger, Frank M. Feda, Ruth E. Shefer, Robert E. Klinkowstein
  • Systems and methods for controlling an x-ray source
    Publication number: 20080123815
    Abstract: A control system for an X-ray source includes a sensor interface for receiving one or more sensor signals representative of operation of the X-ray source; a programmable controller operative in response to the one or more sensor signals and a sequence of control instructions for generating one or more control signals for controlling the X-ray source; and a control interface for supplying the one or more control signals to the X-ray source, either directly or indirectly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: INPHO, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis Michael Feda
  • Systems and methods for controlling an X-ray source
    Patent number: 7233645
    Abstract: A control system for an X-ray source includes a sensor interface for receiving one or more sensor signals representative of operation of the X-ray source; a programmable controller operative in response to the one or more sensor signals and a sequence of control instructions for generating one or more control signals for controlling the X-ray source; and a control interface for supplying the one or more control signals to the X-ray source, either directly or indirectly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: INPHO, Inc.
    Inventor: Francis Michael Feda