US4259588A
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Green-emitting X-ray intensifying screens
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1979-10-31
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-10-31
Abstract
Abstract Green-emitting x-ray intensifying screens which produce radiographs with improved visualization of objects having low x-ray contrast are disclosed. These screens contain an absorber which preferentially absorbs blue light, e.g., a yellow dye. A reflective support is used in particularly preferred embodiments.
Inventors
- 👤 George W. Luckey
- 👤 Henry M. Cleare
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:59
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21K; G21K4/00; G03; G03C; G03C5/00; G03C5/16; G03C5/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
In an x-ray intensifying screen comprising a support having coated thereon a phosphor layer which comprises a binder and a phosphor having at least one major green emission maximum in the wavelength range between 500 and 600 nm and at least one major blue emission maximum in the wavelength range between 300 and 500 nm and having at least 30 percent of its visible and ultraviolet emission above 500 nm, the improvement wherein said phosphor layer further comprises at least one light absorber such that at about the wavelength of said green emission maximum the radiance factor of said screen is at least 0.10 greater than the radiance factor at about the wavelength of said blue emission maximum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
In an x-ray intensifying screen comprising a support having coated thereon a phosphor layer which comprises a binder and a phosphor having at least one major green emission maximum in the wavelength range between 500 and 600 nm and at least one major blue emission maximum in the wavelength range between 300 and 500 nm and having at least 30 percent of its visible and ultraviolet emission above 500 nm, the improvement wherein said phosphor layer further comprises at least one light absorber such that at about the wavelength of said green emission maximum the radiance factor of said screen is at least 0.10 greater than the radiance factor at about the wavelength of said blue emission maximum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The screen according to claim 1 wherein the radiance factor of said screen at about the wavelength of said green emission maximum is at least 0.30 greater than the radiance factor at about the wavelength of said blue emission maximum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The screen according to claim 1 wherein said absorber comprises a yellow dye.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The screen according to claim 1 wherein said absorber comprises a yellow dye and carbon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The screen according to claim 1 wherein said support is a reflecting support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The screen according to claim 5 wherein said reflective support comprises titanium dioxide dispersed in poly(ethylene terephthalate).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The screen according to claim 1 wherein said phosphor is a terbium-activated gadolinium oxysulfide phosphor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The screen according to claim 1 wherein said binder is a polyurethane binder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
The screen according to claim 1 wherein said radiance factor at about the wavelength of said green emission maximum is between about 0.80 and 0.90 and said radiance factor at said blue emission maximum is less than about 0.70.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |