Patents by Inventor Brian Carsten

Brian Carsten 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).

  • Patent number: 6487273
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a radiographic apparatus that utilizes a single integral housing for providing an evacuated envelope for an anode and cathode assembly. The integral housing provides sufficient radiation blocking and heat transfer characteristics such that an additional external housing is not required. The integral housing is air cooled, and thus does not utilize any coolant. In addition, the integral housing is insulated with a potting material, which electrically insulates the integral housing and its components, and also limits the amount of noise emitted from the housing during operation. In an alternative embodiment, enhanced thermal and electrically insulating properties are achieved through the use of a potting material disposed in selected areas of the tube interior. The potting material cooperates with optimized airflow through the tube assembly to effectively and continuously remove heat therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Takenaka, Scott Coles, Mark Lange, Karen Quinn, Christopher Artig, Jim Burke, Brian Carsten, Craig Smith