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Mobile X-ray inspection system for large objects

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  • US 5,903,623 A
  • Filed: 05/04/1998
  • Issued: 05/11/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device, for inspecting a large object with penetrating radiation, the device comprising:

  • (a) a self-propelled vehicle capable of on-road travel;

    (b) a source of penetrating radiation, mounted on the vehicle, for providing a beam of penetrating radiation;

    (c) a beam stop for absorbing the beam of penetrating radiation after traversal of the object; and

    (d) at least one detector coupled to the vehicle, the at least one detector having a signal outputso that the beam is caused to traverse the object in a first direction as the vehicle is moved and the signal output characterizes the object.

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