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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 08, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2011
Todd L. Graves, Knoxville, TN (US);
Craig M. Stuesse, Knoxville, TN (US);
Michael P. Roy, Kingston, TN (US);
Todd L. Graves, Knoxville, TN (US);
Craig M. Stuesse, Knoxville, TN (US);
Michael P. Roy, Kingston, TN (US);
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc., Malvern, PA (US);
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.