Radiation attenuation system
First Claim
1. A self-supporting modular radiation attenuation system comprising:
- a plurality of interengaging radiation attenuation module elements, each element adapted to be substantially filled with a radiation attentuating fluid when positioned where desired;
each of said module elements including complementary interengaging surface portions configured to nest within a substantially complementary portion of an adjacent module to substantially eliminate when assembled directed radiation paths between assembled module means while accommodating substantial nested cumulative misalignment; and
each of said module means including retention means adapted for securing said module means to one another in any desired alignment within the limits of said nested relationship, whereby said elements may be arranged with respect to each other to accommodate and shield an irregular surface.
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Abstract
A portable self-supporting modular radiation attenuation system formed from a plurality of modules secured to one another in any desired alignment to protect workers from radiation exposure. The modules are hollow containers shaped to mate with one another when secured thereto such as by strapping. The modules can be a single height or stacked and include ports for filling the modules with attenuation fluid when assembled and emptying them when they are to be removed. The modules mate with one another to eliminate radiation paths between the assembled modules. The modules can be formed from fiberglass and can include internal reinforcing to maintain the mating shapes.
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1. A self-supporting modular radiation attenuation system comprising:
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a plurality of interengaging radiation attenuation module elements, each element adapted to be substantially filled with a radiation attentuating fluid when positioned where desired; each of said module elements including complementary interengaging surface portions configured to nest within a substantially complementary portion of an adjacent module to substantially eliminate when assembled directed radiation paths between assembled module means while accommodating substantial nested cumulative misalignment; and each of said module means including retention means adapted for securing said module means to one another in any desired alignment within the limits of said nested relationship, whereby said elements may be arranged with respect to each other to accommodate and shield an irregular surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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