Patents by Inventor Michael P. Roy

Michael P. Roy 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).

  • Modifiable layered shield assembly
    Patent number: 8541763
    Abstract: A shield for absorbing radiation emitted by a target during operation of a cyclotron. The shield includes an inner box structure having a recess for receiving the target. In addition, the shield includes a first plurality of shield elements arranged in a layered configuration about the inner box structure. The shield also includes an outer box structure for receiving the inner box structure and the first plurality of shield elements. Further, a second plurality of shield elements is arranged in a layered configuration about the outer box structure. The shield elements are arranged in both horizontal and vertical orientations and are removable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael P. Roy
  • Modifiable Layered Shield Assembly
    Publication number: 20130020512
    Abstract: A shield for absorbing radiation emitted by a target during operation of a cyclotron. The shield includes an inner box structure having a recess for receiving the target. In addition, the shield includes a first plurality of shield elements arranged in a layered configuration about the inner box structure. The shield also includes an outer box structure for receiving the inner box structure and the first plurality of shield elements. Further, a second plurality of shield elements is arranged in a layered configuration about the outer box structure. The shield elements are arranged in both horizontal and vertical orientations and are removable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
    Inventor: Michael P. Roy
  • Mold for forming a radioactive shield component and for shielding radioactivity
    Patent number: 8350242
    Abstract: A shield for absorbing radiation emitted during generation of a radioisotope. The shield includes an inner portion fabricated from a first type of shielding material. The shield also includes an outer portion fabricated from a second type of shielding material wherein the outer portion serves as a mold for forming the inner portion. The inner portion may be fabricated from a material which shields against gamma rays such as concrete. The outer portion may be fabricated from a material which moderates neutrons such as high density polyethylene. Additional shielding materials may be embedded into the inner portion as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd L. Graves, Craig M. Stuesse, Michael P. Roy
  • Mold for Forming a Radioactive Shield Component and for Shielding Radioactivity
    Publication number: 20120261597
    Abstract: A shield for absorbing radiation emitted during generation of a radioisotope. The shield includes an inner portion fabricated from a first type of shielding material. The shield also includes an outer portion fabricated from a second type of shielding material wherein the outer portion serves as a mold for forming the inner portion. The inner portion may be fabricated from a material which shields against gamma rays such as concrete. The outer portion may be fabricated from a material which moderates neutrons such as high density polyethylene. Additional shielding materials may be embedded into the inner portion as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: SIEMENS MEDICAL SOLUTIONS USA, INC.
    Inventors: Todd L. Graves, Craig M. Stuesse, Michael P. Roy