Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.

Abstract: The present disclosure lies in the field of medical radiotherapy and relates to an applicator for a medical radiotherapy device, an applicator system for a medical radiotherapy device and a method for using an applicator or an applicator system. The applicator includes an applicator head and an applicator body. The applicator head and the applicator body are embodied such that the applicator head can be assembled on, and disassembled from, the applicator body, in each case without damage.

Abstract: A method for preparing for brachytherapy, a brachytherapy method, and a brachytherapy system are provided and involve using an applicator to be placed onto a radiation source, and an applicator guide to be inserted into an object to be irradiated. The applicator guide being formed such that the applicator can be inserted into the applicator guide. A position and orientation of the applicator guide are sensed by a navigation system, a position and orientation of an insertion assistance graphic object in a graphical representation are determined based on the sensed position and orientation of the applicator guide by a data processing device and the insertion assistance graphic object is displayed in the graphical representation by a display device. By its shape and being presented in the graphical representation, the insertion assistance graphic object is suitable for making it easier for a viewer to insert the applicator into the applicator guide.

Abstract: The present disclosure lies in the field of medical radiotherapy and relates to an applicator for a medical radiotherapy device, an applicator system for a medical radiotherapy device and a method for using an applicator or an applicator system. The applicator includes an applicator head and an applicator body. The applicator head and the applicator body are embodied such that the applicator head can be assembled on, and disassembled from, the applicator body, in each case without damage.

Abstract: A gap blocking system includes a loading platform having a gap separating a first portion of the loading platform from a second portion of the loading platform. A ride vehicle is coupled to a transport extending through the gap. The gap blocking system also includes a panel assembly coupled to the loading platform and comprising a plurality of panels, wherein each panel of the plurality of panels is coupled to a respective biasing mechanism coupled to the first portion of the loading platform and configured to bias each panel towards a closed configuration in which each panel extends radially away from the first portion of the loading platform.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) as well as a method for generating X-ray radiation, in particular for generating an X-ray radiation field, comprising an electron source (11) for generating an electron beam (12) as well as a target (13) for generation of X-ray radiation, in particular of an X-ray radiation field by electrons of the electron beam (12) impinging on the target (13). The present invention is characterized in that, the apparatus (10) is designed for generating an adjustable and/or changeable X-ray radiation, in particular for generating an adjustable and/or changeable X-ray radiation field, and in that the apparatus (10) has a variation appliance (15) for varying of at least one parameter of the electron beam source (11) and/or the electron beam (12) for influencing the X-ray radiation, in particular the X-ray radiation field.

Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to methods and apparatuses for generating and/or providing X-ray radiation with specific radiation characteristics, in particular with a specific radiation dose rate curve (10). In order to provide simple and cost efficient solution, it is provided according to the invention, that the X-ray radiation is generated and/or provided, by composing and/or adapting the X-ray radiation with the specific radiation characteristics, in particular with the specific radiation dose rate curve (10), proportionally from a first specification X-ray radiation with a defined first radiation characteristics, in particular with a predetermined first radiation dose rate curve (11) and a second specification X-ray radiation, which is different from the first specification X-ray radiation, with defined second radiation characteristics, in particular with a predetermined second radiation dose rate curve (12).

Abstract: A method of generating and/or providing data (28) for tissue treatment, in particular a tumor treatment, via a low-energy irradiation appliance (10) is described. Herein, the low-energy irradiation appliance (10) has a radiation source (14) for generating soft radiation, preferably of a radiation with a spectrum from 0 to a maximal radiation energy of 100 keV, in particular a radiation with a spectrum from 0 to a maximal radiation energy of 50 keV and an emitting device (15) for emitting the radiation to tissue, which is to be irradiated. The method is characterized by the following steps: physical data of the radiation source (14) is determined directly from leaving the emitting device (15); quality data of the tissue, for example the tumor tissue and/or the tissue (17) in the vicinity of the tumor, is determined; physical property data of the determined tissue is determined in connection with the radiation of the radiation source (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (10) as well as a method for generating X-ray radiation, in particular for generating an X-ray radiation field, comprising an electron source (11) for generating an electron beam (12) as well as a target (13) for generation of X-ray radiation, in particular of an X-ray radiation field by electrons of the electron beam (12) impinging on the target (13). The present invention is characterized in that, the apparatus (10) is designed for generating an adjustable and/or changeable X-ray radiation, in particular for generating an adjustable and/or changeable X-ray radiation field, and in that the apparatus (10) has a variation appliance (15) for varying of at least one parameter of the electron beam source (11) and/or the electron beam (12) for influencing the X-ray radiation, in particular the X-ray radiation field.

Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to methods and apparatuses for generating and/or providing X-ray radiation with specific radiation characteristics, in particular with a specific radiation dose rate curve (10). In order to provide simple and cost efficient solution, it is provided according to the invention, that the X-ray radiation is generated and/or provided, by composing and/or adapting the X-ray radiation with the specific radiation characteristics, in particular with the specific radiation dose rate curve (10), proportionally from a first specification X-ray radiation with a defined first radiation characteristics, in particular with a predetermined first radiation dose rate curve (11) and a second specification X-ray radiation, which is different from the first specification X-ray radiation, with defined second radiation characteristics, in particular with a predetermined second radiation dose rate curve (12).

Abstract: Among other things, an applicator means (20) for x-ray radiation therapy for the irradiation of surfaces, as well as a radiation therapy device are described, having an applicator element (21) for taking up a probe tip or a radiation source element of a radiation source means (11). In order to further develop applicator means (20) in such a way that it is especially suitable also for the irradiation of surfaces, it is provided that applicator element (21) for adjusting different beam characteristics has at least one element (27) for influencing the beam, in particular a lens element, which is disposed in an exchangeable manner at/in applicator element (21). In addition, an advantageous fastening means is described, by means of which applicator means (20) can be attached and fixed on the surface to be treated.

Abstract: A method of generating and/or providing data (28) for tissue treatment, in particular a tumor treatment, via a low-energy irradiation appliance (10) is described. Herein, the low-energy irradiation appliance (10) has a radiation source (14) for generating soft radiation, preferably of a radiation with a spectrum from 0 to a maximal radiation energy of 100 keV, in particular a radiation with a spectrum from 0 to a maximal radiation energy of 50 keV and an emitting device (15) for emitting the radiation to tissue, which is to be irradiated. The method is characterized by the following steps: physical data of the radiation source (14) is determined directly from leaving the emitting device (15); quality data of the tissue, for example the tumor tissue and/or the tissue (17) in the vicinity of the tumor, is determined; physical property data of the determined tissue is determined in connection with the radiation of the radiation source (14).

Abstract: Among other things, an applicator means (20) for x-ray radiation therapy for the irradiation of surfaces, as well as a radiation therapy device are described, having an applicator element (21) for taking up a probe tip or a radiation source element of a radiation source means (11). In order to further develop applicator means (20) in such a way that it is especially suitable also for the irradiation of surfaces, it is provided that applicator element (21) for adjusting different beam characteristics has at least one element (27) for influencing the beam, in particular a lens element, which is disposed in an exchangeable manner at/in applicator element (21). In addition, an advantageous fastening means is described, by means of which applicator means (20) can be attached and fixed on the surface to be treated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transport device for transporting a building. The device includes a first support structure, the first support structure having at least four wheels capable of individual rotation about a vertical axis and a second support structure, the second support structure having at least four wheels capable of individual rotation about a vertical axis. The first support structure and the second support structure are configured to couple together to support and transport the building.

Abstract: An amusement ride vehicle includes a first vehicle section, a second vehicle section, and an articulation joint connecting, and providing rotational movement between, the first and second vehicle sections. The articulation joint comprises a first shaft for bearing loads during normal operation of the joint, and a second shaft within the first shaft for bearing loads when the first shaft is inoperable. A test element, such as a lever, is attached to the second shaft. The second shaft is rotatable via the test element during normal operation of the joint. When the first shaft is inoperable, the second shaft handles loads acting on the articulation joint, and is not rotatable via the test element, thus indicating a failure of the first shaft.

Abstract: An amusement ride vehicle includes a first vehicle section, a second vehicle section, and an articulation joint connecting, and providing rotational movement between, the first and second vehicle sections. The articulation joint comprises a first shaft for bearing loads during normal operation of the joint, and a second shaft within the first shaft for bearing loads when the first shaft is inoperable. A test element, such as a lever, is attached to the second shaft. The second shaft is rotatable via the test element during normal operation of the joint. When the first shaft is inoperable, the second shaft handles loads acting on the articulation joint, and is not rotatable via the test element, thus indicating a failure of the first shaft.