# US 10,122,102 B1 · X-ray battery adapter system

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- Number: US 10,122,102 B1
- Document ID: US10122102B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 15/478,369
- Filed: 2017-04-04
- Granted: 2018-11-06
- Earliest claimed: 2016-07-28
- Assignees: Los Alamos National Security, LLC
- Applicants: Los Alamos National Security, LLC
- Inventors: Gilbert John Garduno; Orlando Thomas Lopez; Kyle Matthew Sternberg
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10122102B1

## CPC

- H05G 1/08: Electrical details
- H02J 7/751: {concerning the insertion or the connection of the batteries}
- H05G 1/02: Constructional details
- H01R 24/54: Intermediate parts, e.g. adapters, splitters or elbows
- H05G: X-RAY TECHNIQUE (investigating or analysing materials by the use of X-rays G01N23/00; apparatus for X-ray photography G03B42/02; X-ray tubes H01J35/00; TV systems having X-ray input H04N5/321)
- H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
- H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS

## Abstract

An x-ray battery adapter system may include an x-ray battery adapter and a geometry adapter. The x-ray battery adapter may include a circuit board, a baseplate, a heat sink, a cover, and a battery input. The baseplate may include a connector that connects to an x-ray generating device. The geometry adapter may include a cable, a battery receptacle configured to house a battery, and a voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly. The x-ray battery adapter may allow a user of an x-ray generating device to utilize different power sources.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An x-ray battery adapter system, comprising:
an x-ray battery adapter;
a geometry adapter;
a circuit board; and
a baseplate comprising a connector that connects to an x-ray generating device, wherein
the baseplate comprises a circuit mount that is configured to hold the circuit board thereon, and
the circuit mount comprises a plurality of spring posts to hold the circuit board on the baseplate via respective holes in the circuit board.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 1, wherein the x-ray battery adapter is configured to accept battery power sources from 12-40V.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 1, wherein the x-ray battery adapter comprises a release clip that connects the x-ray battery adapter to an x-ray generating device.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 1, wherein the x-ray battery adapter comprises:
a heat sink;
a cover; and
a battery input.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 4, wherein the cover comprises a recess for the battery input and a hole for an over-temperature indicator light of the circuit board.

### Claim 6 (depends on 4)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 4, wherein the cover comprises:
a first hole configured to accept a battery input;
a second hole configured to allow the heat sink to protrude therethrough; and
a third hole configured to allow a button of a release clip to protrude therethrough.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 1, wherein the geometry adapter comprises:
a cable;
a battery receptacle configured to house a battery; and
a voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 7, wherein
the x-ray battery adapter comprises a battery input, and
the cable comprises a plug configured to connect to the battery input.

### Claim 9 (depends on 7)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 7, wherein the cable comprises a grommet sleeve configured to connect to the voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly.

### Claim 10 (depends on 7)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 7, wherein
the voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly comprises a battery connector that connects to the battery.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The x-ray battery adapter system of claim 10, wherein the voltage sensor and battery connector block assembly are configured to detect when a voltage from the battery exceeds a predetermined limit.

### Claim 12

An x-ray battery adapter, comprising:
a circuit board;
a baseplate comprising a connector that connects to an x-ray generating device;
a heat sink;
a cover, comprising:
a first hole configured to accept a battery input,
a second hole configured to allow the heat sink to protrude therethrough, and
a third hole configured to allow a button of a release clip to protrude therethrough; and
a battery input.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The x-ray battery adapter of claim 12, wherein the cover comprises a recess for the battery input and a hole for an over-temperature indicator light of the circuit board.

### Claim 14 (depends on 12)

The x-ray battery adapter of claim 12, further comprising:
a release clip that connects the cover to the baseplate.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The x-ray battery adapter of claim 14, wherein
the baseplate comprises a circuit mount configured to hold the circuit board thereon, and
the circuit mount comprises a plurality of spring posts to hold the circuit board on the baseplate via respective holes in the circuit board.