Patents by Inventor Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk

Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk 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: 7910894
    Abstract: A scintillating material Cs(2-z)RbzLiLn(1-x)X6:xCe3+, where X is either Br or I, Ln is Y or Gd or Lu or Sc or La, where z is greater or equal to 0 and less or equal to 2, and x is above 0.0005 useful for detecting neutrons in a sample of radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignees: Stichting Voor de Technische Wetenschappen, Universite de Berne
    Inventors: Karl Wilhelm Kraemer, Hans-Ulrich Guedel, Aurelie Bessiere, Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk
  • Patent number: 7767971
    Abstract: The invention concerns a material comprising a compound of formula Pr(1-x-y)LnyCexX3 wherein—Ln is chosen from the elements or mixtures of at least two elements, of the group: La, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Y, —X is chosen from the halides or mixtures of at least two halides, of the group: Cl, Br, I, —x is above 0.0005 and is lower than 1, —y is from 0 to less than 1 and—x+y) is less than 1, and its use as scintillation detector, for example in PET scanner with time of flight capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignees: Stichting Voor de Technische Wetenschappen, Universite de Berne
    Inventors: Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Guedel, Karl Wilhelm Kraemer, Muhammad Danang Birowosuto, Pieter Dorenbos
  • Publication number: 20090242784
    Abstract: A scintillating material Cs(2-z)RbzLiLn(1-x)X6:xCe3+, where X is either Br or I, Ln is Y or Gd or Lu or Sc or La, where z is greater or equal to 0 and less or equal to 2, and x is above 0.0005 useful for detecting neutrons in a sample of radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicants: STICHTING VOOR TECHNISCHE WETENSCHAPPEN, UNIVERSITE DE BERNE
    Inventors: Karl Wilhelm KRAEMER, Hans-Ulrich Guedel, Aurelie Bessiere, Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk
  • Patent number: 7525100
    Abstract: A scintillating material of the generic formula Cs(2?z)RbzLiLn(1?x)X6:xCe3+, where X is either Br or I, Ln is Y or Gd or Lu or Sc or La, where z is greater or equal to 0 and less or equal to 2, and x is above 0.0005 useful for detecting neutrons in a sample of radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignees: Stichting Voor de Technische Wetenschappen, Universite de Berne
    Inventors: Karl Wilhelm Kraemer, Hans-Ulrich Guedel, Aurelie Bessiere, Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk
  • Publication number: 20090039269
    Abstract: The invention concerns a material comprising a compound of formula Pr(1-x-y)LnyCexX3 wherein—Ln is chosen from the elements or mixtures of at least two elements, of the group: La, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Y, —X is chosen from the halides or mixtures of at least two halides, of the group: Cl, Br, I, —x is above 0.0005 and is lower than 1, —y is from 0 to less than 1 and—x+y) is less than 1, and its use as scintillation detector, for example in PET scanner with time of flight apabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2006
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicants: STICHTING VOOR DE TECHNISCHE WETENSCHAPPEN, UNIVERSITE DE BERNE
    Inventors: Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Guedel, Karl Wilhelm Kramer, Muhammad Danang Birowosuto, Pieter Dorenbos
  • Patent number: 7479637
    Abstract: The invention concerns an inorganic scintillator material of general composition M1?xCexCl3, wherein: M is selected among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures, preferably among the elements or mixtures of elements of the group consisting of Y, La, Gd, Lu, in particular among the elements or mixtures of elements of the group consisting of La, Gd and Lu; and x is the molar rate of substitution of M with cerium, x being not less than 1 mol % and strictly less than 100 mol %. The invention also concerns a method for growing said monocrystalline scintillator material, and the use of said scintillator material as component of a scintillating detector in particular for industrial and medical purposes and in the oil industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Stichting Voor de Technische Wetenschappen
    Inventors: Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Gudel, Karl Wilhelm Kramer, Edgar Valentijn Dieuwer Van Loef
  • Patent number: 7250609
    Abstract: The invention concerns an inorganic scintillator material of general composition M1-xCexBr3, wherein: M is selected among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures of the group consisting of La, Gd, Y in particular among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures of the group consisting of La, Gd; and x is the molar rate of substitution of M with cerium, x being not less that 0.01 mol % and strictly less than 100 mol %. The invention also concerns a method of growing such a monocrystalline scintillator material, and the use of same as component of a scintillating detector for industrial and medical purpose or in the oil industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Stichting Voor de Technische Wetenschappen
    Inventors: Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Gudel, Karl Wilhelm Kramer, Edgar Valentijn Dieuwer Van Loef
  • Patent number: 7233006
    Abstract: The invention concerns an inorganic scintillator material of general composition M1-xCexCl3, wherein: M is selected among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures, preferably among the elements or mixtures of elements of the group consisting of Y, La, Gd, Lu, in particular among the elements or mixtures of elements of the group consisting of La, Gd and Lu; and x is the molar rate of substitution of M with cerium, x being not less than 1 mol % and strictly less than 100 mol %. The invention also concerns a method for growing said monocrystalline scintillator material, and the use of said scintillator material as component of a scintillating detector in particular for industrial and medical purposes and in the oil industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2007
    Assignee: Stichting Voor de Technische Wetenschappen
    Inventors: Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Gudel, Karl Wilhelm Kramer, Edgar Valentijn Dieuwer Van Loef
  • Patent number: 7067816
    Abstract: The invention concerns an inorganic scintillator material of general composition M1-xCexBr3, wherein: M is selected among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures of the group consisting of La, Gd, Y in particular among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures of the group consisting of La, Gd; and x is the molar rate of substitution of M with cerium, x being not less that 0.01 mol % and strictly less than 100 mol %. The invention also concerns a method of growing such a monocrystalline scintillator material, and the use of same as component of a scintillating detector for industrial and medical purpose or in the oil industry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Stichting Voor de Technische Wetenschappen
    Inventors: Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Guedel, Karl Wilhelm Kraemer, Edgar Valentijn Dieuwer Van Loef
  • Patent number: 7067815
    Abstract: An inorganic scintillator material, a method for growing the monocrystalline scintillator material, and the use of the scintillator material as component of a scintillating detector in particular for industrial and medical purposes and in the oil industry. The inorganic scintillator material has the general composition M1?xCexCl3, wherein: M is selected among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures, preferably among the elements or mixtures of elements of the group consisting of Y, La, Gd, Lu, in particular among the elements or mixtures of elements of the group consisting of La, Gd and Lu; and x is the molar rate of substitution of M with cerium, x being not less than 1 mol % and strictly less than 100 mol %.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2006
    Assignee: Stichting Voor de Technische Wetenschappen
    Inventors: Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Gudel, Karl Wilhelm Kramer, Edgar Valentijn Dieuwer Van Loef
  • Publication number: 20040238747
    Abstract: An inorganic scintillator material, a method for growing the monocrystalline scintillator material, and the use of the scintillator material as component of a scintillating detector in particular for industrial and medical purposes and in the oil industry. The inorganic scintillator material has the general composition M1-xCexCl3, wherein: M is selected among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures, preferably among the elements or mixtures of elements of the group consisting of Y, La, Gd, Lu, in particular among the elements or mixtures of elements of the group consisting of La, Gd and Lu; and x is the molar rate of substitution of M with cerium, x being not less than 1 mol% and strictly less than 100 mol%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2002
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Gudel, Karl Wilhelm Kramer, Edgar Valentijn Dieuwer Van Loef
  • Patent number: 6818896
    Abstract: A monoclinic single crystal with a lutetium pyrosilicate structure is described. The crystal is formed by crystallization from a congruent molten composition of LU2(1-x)M2xSi2O7 where LU is lutetium or a lutetium-based alloy which also includes one or more of scandium, ytterbium, indium, lanthanum, and gadolinium; where M is cerium or cerium partially substituted with one or more of the elements of the lanthanide family excluding lutetium; and where x is defined by the limiting level of LU substitution with M in a monoclinic crystal of the lutetium pyrosilicate structure. The LU alloy should contain greater than about 75 weight percent lutetium. The crystals exhibit excellent and reproducible scintillation response to gamma radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2004
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Cristaux & Detecteurs
    Inventors: Damien Pauwels, Bruno Viana, Andree Kahn-Harari, Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk
  • Publication number: 20040149917
    Abstract: The invention concerns an inorganic scintillator material of general composition M1-xCexBr3, wherein: M is selected among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures of the group consisting of La, Gd, Y in particular among lanthanides or lanthanide mixtures of the group consisting of La, Gd; and x is the molar rate of substitution of M with cerium, x being not less that 0.01 mol % and strictly less than 100 mol %. The invention also concerns a method of growing such a monocrystalline scintillator material, and the use of same as component of a scintillating detector for industrial and medical purpose or in the oil industry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk, Hans-Ulrich Gudel, Karl Wilhelm Kramer, Edgar Valentin Dieuwer Van Loef
  • Publication number: 20030062465
    Abstract: A monoclinic single crystal with a lutetium pyrosilicate structure is described. The crystal is formed by crystallization from a congruent molten composition of LU2(1-x)M2x Si2O7 where LU is lutetium or a lutetium-based alloy which also includes one or more of scandium, ytterbium, indium, lanthanum, and gadolinium; where M is cerium or cerium partially substituted with one or more of the elements of the lanthanide family excluding lutetium; and where x is defined by the limiting level of LU substitution with M in a monoclinic crystal of the lutetium pyrosilicate structure. The LU alloy should contain greater than about 75 weight percent lutetium. The crystals exhibit excellent and reproducible scintillation response to gamma radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Applicant: CRISMATEC
    Inventors: Damien Pauwels, Bruno Viana, Andree Kahn-Harari, Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk
  • Patent number: 6437336
    Abstract: A monoclinic single crystal with a lutetium pyrosilicate structure is described. The crystal is formed by crystallization from a congruent molten composition of LU2(1−x)M2x Si2O7 where LU is lutetium or a lutetium-based alloy which also includes one or more of scandium, ytterbium, indium, lanthanum, and gadolinium; where M is cerium or cerium partially substituted with one or more of the elements of the lanthanide family excluding lutetium; and where x is defined by the limiting level of LU substitution with M in a monoclinic crystal of the lutetium pyrosilicate structure. The LU alloy should contain greater than about 75 weight percent lutetium. The crystals exhibit excellent and reproducible scintillation response to gamma radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Crismatec
    Inventors: Damien Pauwels, Bruno Viana, Andree Kahn-Harari, Pieter Dorenbos, Carel Wilhelm Eduard Van Eijk