# US 12,178,623 B2 · Lock-block shield device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,178,623 B2 - Document ID: US12178623B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/723,576 - Filed: 2022-04-19 - Published: 2022-09-15 - Granted: 2024-12-31 - Earliest claimed: 2013-09-20 - Assignees: Radux Devices, LLC - Applicants: Radux Devices, LLC - Inventors: Gregory Gordon - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12178623B2 ## CPC - A61B 6/107: {Protection against radiation, e.g. shielding} - A61B 90/05: {Splash shields for protection of the surgeon, e.g. splash guards connected to the apparatus} - G21F 3/00: Shielding characterised by its physical form, e.g. granules, or shape of the material - A61B 90/50: Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms - A61B 2090/0481: {against EM radiation, e.g. microwave} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) - G21F: PROTECTION AGAINST X-RADIATION, GAMMA RADIATION, CORPUSCULAR RADIATION OR PARTICLE BOMBARDMENT; TREATING RADIOACTIVELY CONTAMINATED MATERIAL; DECONTAMINATION ARRANGEMENTS THEREFOR (radiation protection by pharmaceutical means A61K8/00, A61Q17/04; in cosmonautic vehicles B64G1/54; combined with a reactor G21C11/00; combined with X-ray tubes H01J35/16; combined with X-ray apparatus H05G1/02) ## Abstract Apparatus and techniques for blocking radiation in a medical environment are described. In one or more embodiments, a lock-block shield device includes a base that is configured to adhesively couple to an object associated with a patient. In some embodiments, the base includes a lock mechanism for securing a work piece that has a generally tubular shape. A shield that is configured to at least partially block transmission of radiation can be coupled to the base in a releasable manner. For example, a clasp is used to secure the base and shield together. In embodiments, a ball and socket joint couples the shield and base to permit, for example, the shield to pivot and articulate with respect to the base. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A medical radiation shielding device, comprising: a radiation shield configured to at least partially block radiation transmission through the radiation shield, the radiation shield at least partially made from a polymer and a radiation blocking material; and a base configured to at least partially block radiation transmission through the base, the base at least partially made from a polymer and a radiation-blocking material, wherein the radiation shield is manipulable into a perpendicular orientation such that a major surface of the radiation shield is perpendicular to a major surface of the base, and is maintained in the perpendicular orientation while attached to the base and supported on a patient. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, wherein the base comprises an adhesive layer configured to adhesively secure the base to an object associated with the patient. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 2, wherein the object is a body surface of the patient. ### Claim 4 (depends on 2) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 2, comprising a cover layer that covers the adhesive layer and is removable to expose the adhesive layer. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, wherein the radiation shield includes a lower edge, the base configured to attach to the lower edge of the radiation shield. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, wherein the radiation shield and the base are sterile. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, comprising a malleable stem configured to maintain the radiation shield in the perpendicular orientation relative to the base. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, comprising a lip extending from at least a portion of an upper edge of the radiation shield. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, wherein the base at least partially conforms to the patient while supported on the patient. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, wherein the radiation shield is adjustable to expand or contract to vary an area of radiation shielding of the radiation shield. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, wherein the radiation-blocking materials of the radiation shield and the base are selected from the group consisting of lead, barium, barium sulfate, tin, aluminum, and tantalum. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 1, wherein the polymers of the radiation shield and the base comprise at least one layer of a barium sulfate-infused polymer or a tungsten-infused polymer. ### Claim 13 A medical radiation shielding device, comprising: a sterile radiation shield configured to at least partially block radiation transmission through the sterile radiation shield, the sterile radiation shield at least partially made from a polymer and a radiation blocking material; and a sterile base configured to at least partially block radiation transmission through the sterile base, the sterile base at least partially made from a polymer and a radiation-blocking material, wherein the sterile radiation shield is manipulable into a perpendicular orientation such that a major surface of the sterile radiation shield is perpendicular to a major surface of the sterile base, and wherein the sterile radiation shield is manipulable to define an angle between at least 60° and 120° with respect to the sterile base. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 13, wherein the sterile base at least partially conforms to a patient while supported on the patient. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 14, wherein the sterile base comprises an adhesive layer configured to adhesively secure the sterile base to an object associated with the patient. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 15, comprising a cover layer that covers the adhesive layer and is removable to expose the adhesive layer. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 15, wherein the sterile radiation shield includes a lower edge, the sterile base configured to attach to the lower edge of the sterile radiation shield. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 17, further comprising a lip extending from at least a portion of an upper edge of the sterile radiation shield, the lip configured to at least partially block radiation transmission from a radiation source. ### Claim 19 (depends on 13) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 13, wherein the sterile radiation shield is adjustable to expand or contract to vary an area of radiation shielding of the sterile radiation shield. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The medical radiation shielding device of claim 13, wherein the radiation-blocking materials of the sterile radiation shield and the sterile base are selected from the group consisting of lead, barium, barium sulfate, tin, aluminum, and tantalum.