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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2013
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2011
Thomas Dean Schaefer, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Ron Kent Hockersmith, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Edward Emaci, Brookfield, WI (US);
Thomas Dean Schaefer, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Ron Kent Hockersmith, Milwaukee, WI (US);
Edward Emaci, Brookfield, WI (US);
General Electric Company, Schenectady, NY (US);
Abstract
The present embodiments relate to off-focal X-ray radiation attenuation within a connector. In one embodiment, a connector X-ray shielding capabilities is provided. The connector includes a housing with openings for an electrical cable as well as an electrical connection. The connector further includes an X-ray shielding liner made of moldable synthetic material doped with an X-ray attenuating material. The X-ray shielding liner is disposed within the housing, and also includes openings for the electrical cable and electrical connection.