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AssigneeMallinckrodt Inc.
InventorsFrank M. Fago, David W. Wilson, Gary S. Wagner, Ralph E. Pollard, JR.
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In one characterization, the present invention relates to a radiation-shielding assembly for holding a container having a radioactive material disposed therein. The assembly may, at least in one regard, be referred to as an elution shield and/or a dispensing shield. The assembly includes a body at least partially defining a cavity. There is at least one opening through the body into the cavity. The assembly may include a cap that at least generally hinders escape of radiation from the assembly through the opening. The cap may be releasably attached to the body in one orientation and may establish non-attached engagement with the body in another orientation. The assembly may include an adjustable spacer system for adapting the assembly for use with containers having different heights.
An elution shield for a container designed to have a radioactive material disposed therein, the elution shield comprising:
A method of making an elution shield, the method comprising:
The elution shield of claim 12, wherein the radiation shielding element has a generally tubular configuration transitioning from a relatively thicker portion at one end to a relatively thinner portion at an opposite end, the relatively thicker portion being closer to the body when the base is releasably secured to the body.
The elution shield of claim 14, wherein an internal surface of the non-radiation shielding element of the base defines a plurality of inwardly extending ridges and an external surface of the shielding element defines a plurality of outwardly extending ridges, said inwardly extending ridges of the non-shielding element engaging grooves defined by the plurality of outwardly extending ridges of the shielding element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.