Patents Assigned to Vulcan Lead, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8069886
    Abstract: A capsule preparation system includes a syringe holder for retaining a syringe, the syringe holder configured for operating a plunger of the syringe, a supply vial for storing a volume of radiopharmaceutical, and a capsule holder for capturing a capsule wherein the capsule holder is configured for selectively releasing the capsule from the capsule holder. At least a portion of the syringe holder is movable along a first direction and a second direction to position the syringe relative to the supply vial and the capsule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Vulcan Lead, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. Yanke, James Chojnacki
  • Publication number: 20100059695
    Abstract: A device containment apparatus includes a vessel for storing an explosive device and minimizing dispersal of radioactive material. The vessel includes an outer wall defining an interior area. A first frame supports the vessel and supports a first or outer radiation shield that is spaced from the vessel. A second or inner radiation shield can also be provided, supported adjacent the vessel's outer wall by a second frame that includes upper and lower frame rings. The vessel and the second radiation shield can be generally spherical, while the first frame is substantially rectangular, and the first radiation shield includes substantially planar sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: VULCAN LEAD, INC.
    Inventors: Charles H. Yanke, Brian M. Schaber, Scott H. Yanke
  • Publication number: 20080245978
    Abstract: A device containment apparatus includes a vessel for storing a radioactive explosive device. The vessel includes an outer wall defining an interior area. A shield formed of radiation shielding material is positioned adjacent the vessel for minimizing dispersal of radioactive material from the interior area of the vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: VULCAN LEAD, INC.
    Inventors: Charles H. Yanke, Brian M. Schaber, Scott H. Yanke
  • Publication number: 20070129591
    Abstract: A radiation-shielding container for storing a syringe includes a body assembly and a cap assembly securable to the body assembly such that first and second chamber portions define a chamber for storing the syringe. The body assembly includes a body shield formed of radiation shielding material, a body shell that defines a first cavity having an open end for receiving the body shield and defines a first chamber portion for receiving a portion of the syringe, wherein an inner wall of the body shell separates the first cavity and the first chamber portion, and a body plug secured to the body shell to cover the open end of the first cavity and retain the body shield within the first cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Vulcan Lead, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Yanke, Matthew Macur, Brian Schaber, Thomas Ray
  • Patent number: 7028837
    Abstract: A radiation-shielding container assembly defines a central axis and includes an elongated body portion having a closed end, an open end, and an outer surface extending between the open and closed ends. An inner surface is spaced radially inwardly from the outer surface, and a frusto-conical body surface extends radially inwardly from the outer surface adjacent the open end. A cap portion of the container is securable to the body portion and includes a closed end and an open end that is spaced from the closed end. The open end includes a frusto-conical cap surface that is matingly engageable with the frusto-conical body surface such that when the cap portion is secured to the body portion, the frusto-conical body surface and the frusto-conical cap surface overlap each other along a plane that is perpendicular to the axis, thereby preventing a straight-line path for radiation to escape from the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Vulcan Lead, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Yanke, Brian M. Schaber
  • Patent number: 6781142
    Abstract: A radiation-shielding container has an elongated cylindrical base and a cylindrical cap that define a cavity. A reduced portion of the cap extends into the base and includes a planar end surface that engages an internal shoulder within the base, and an external shoulder that engages an annular end surface of the base. The cap is secured to the base by rotating the cap such that tabs defined on the reduced portion slide along inwardly sloping lower engagement surfaces of the base until the tabs abut stop surfaces of the base and are secured by upper engagement surfaces. Removal of the cap is accomplished by rotating the cap in the opposite direction to disengage the tabs from the upper engagement surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Vulcan Lead, Inc.
    Inventor: William S. Hutcheson
  • Publication number: 20040135105
    Abstract: A radiation-shielding container has an elongated cylindrical base and a cylindrical cap that define a cavity. A reduced portion of the cap extends into the base and includes a planar end surface that engages an internal shoulder within the base, and an external shoulder that engages an annular end surface of the base. The cap is secured to the base by rotating the cap such that tabs defined on the reduced portion slide along inwardly sloping lower engagement surfaces of the base until the tabs abut stop surfaces of the base and are secured by upper engagement surfaces. Removal of the cap is accomplished by rotating the cap in the opposite direction to disengage the tabs from the upper engagement surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Vulcan Lead, Inc.
    Inventor: William S. Hutcheson
  • Publication number: 20030141210
    Abstract: A radiation-shielding container assembly defines a central axis and includes an elongated body portion having a closed end, an open end, and an outer surface extending between the open and closed ends. An inner surface is spaced radially inwardly from the outer surface, and a frusto-conical body surface extends radially inwardly from the outer surface adjacent the open end. A cap portion of the container is securable to the body portion and includes a closed end and an open end that is spaced from the closed end. The open end includes a frusto-conical cap surface that is matingly engageable with the frusto-conical body surface such that when the cap portion is secured to the body portion, the frusto-conical body surface and the frusto-conical cap surface overlap each other along a plane that is perpendicular to the axis, thereby preventing a straight-line path for radiation to escape from the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Applicant: Vulcan Lead, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Yanke, Brian M. Schaber