US4029828A
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X-ray target
Assignee: Schwarzkopf Technologies Corp
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Filing: 1976-06-16
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A target for an X-ray tube is coated outside of the area impinged on by electrons with a layer of thermally emissive material comprising 6-20% by weight TiO 2 and 80-94% Al 2 O 3 . The coating is applied for example by plasma flame spraying.
Inventors
- 👤 Hubert Bildstein
- 👤 Rudolf Machenschalk
- 👤 Helmut Petter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J9/00; H01J9/02; H01J9/14; H01J35/00; H01J35/02; H01J35/04; H01J35/08; H01J35/10; H01J35/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
An X-ray target made of a refractory metal having a high thermal emission coating outside the focal area, the improvement comprising having the target surface outside the focal area equipped with a coating of a mixture consisting of more than 6 and less than 20 weight-% TiO 2 and more than 80 and less than 94 weight-% Al 2 O 3 .
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
An X-ray target made of a refractory metal having a high thermal emission coating outside the focal area, the improvement comprising having the target surface outside the focal area equipped with a coating of a mixture consisting of more than 6 and less than 20 weight-% TiO 2 and more than 80 and less than 94 weight-% Al 2 O 3 .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The X-ray target according to claim 1 wherein said target is a rotating target.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The X-ray target according to claim 1 wherein the thickness of said coating is from 20 to 500 microns.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The X-ray target according to claim 1 wherein said coating mixture consists of from 10-15 weight-% TiO 2 and from 85 to 90 weight-% Al 2 O 3 and the thickness of said coating is from 70 to 120 microns.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The X-ray target according to claim 4 wherein said coating mixture consists of 13 weight-% TiO 2 and 87 weight-% Al 2 O 3 and the thickness of said coating is about 80 microns.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The X-ray target according to claim 1 wherein said coating material is equipped on the underside of the target.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method for producing the X-ray target according to claim 1 which comprises applying the mixture to the refractory metal in the form of a powder by plasma spraying.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method of claim 7 wherein subsequent to application the resulting coating is annealed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said powder comprises particles having a particle size in the range from 10 to 80 microns.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
The method of claim 7 which comprises applying a powdered mixture consisting of 13 weight-% TiO 2 and 87 weight-% Al 2 O 3 , said powdered mixture composed of particles having a particle size in the range from 10 to 80 microns, to the underside of the target made of refractory metal by plasma spraying and subsequently annealing the coated target for about 11/2 hours at 1600° C.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |