Abstract: A handheld XRF device having a shutter including a calibration material. An automatic calibration sequence may be performed with the shutter in the closed position.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 19, 2016
Date of Patent:
December 17, 2019
Assignee:
Tribo Labs
Inventors:
Tianqing He, Carlos Camara, Mark G. Valentine, Dan Cuadra, Eric W. Wong, German Om, Andy Kotowski, Justen Harper
Abstract: A high energy radiation device may include a band and/or contact rod with surface properties to enhance field emissions or otherwise assist in control of x-ray generation.
Abstract: An x-ray device utilizes a band of material to exchange charge through tribocharging within a chamber maintained at low fluid pressure. The charge is utilized to generate x-rays within the housing, which may pass through a window of the housing. Various contact rods may be used as part of the tribocharging process.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 1, 2018
Date of Patent:
July 23, 2019
Assignee:
Tribo Labs
Inventors:
Carlos G. Camara, Mark G. Valentine, Zachary J. Gamlieli, Benjamin A. Lucas, David M. Kamkar, Pedro Cortes, Jr., Vasish Narayan M., Gilberto Jimenez, Daniel E. Cuadra
Abstract: An x-ray device utilizes a band of material to exchange charge through tribocharging within a chamber maintained at low fluid pressure. The charge is utilized to generate x-rays within the housing, which may pass through a window of the housing. Various contact rods may be used as part of the tribocharging process.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 2017
Date of Patent:
June 5, 2018
Assignee:
Tribo Labs
Inventors:
Carlos G. Camara, Mark G. Valentine, Zachary J. Gamlieli, Benjamin A. Lucas, David M. Kamkar, Pedro Cortes, Jr., Vasish Narayan M., Gilberto Jimenez, Daniel E. Cuadra