Lightweight radiation shield system
AssigneeWorldwide Innovations & Technologies, Inc.
InventorJohn A. Cadwalader
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Abstract
A covering or shield attenuating the flux of electromagnetic radiation from an article. The shield includes a matrix, a radiation attenuating material provided in the matrix, and at least one space provided in the matrix. The space reduces the overall weight of the shield. The space can be a variety of shapes, including round, honeycombed, triangular, rectangular, or other configuration.
Claims28
A shield for attenuating the flux of electromagnetic radiation from an article, the shield comprising:
- a flexible matrix comprising a foam including a radiation attenuating material, the matrix including at least one space within the matrix;
- whereby the at least one space reduces the weight of the shield without appreciably reducing the attenuating characteristics of the shield.
A method of making a covering for attenuating the flux of electromagnetic radiation, the method comprising:
- providing a flexible matrix including a radiation attenuating material, and
- providing at least one layer including a space within the matrix;
- whereby the space reduces the weight of the covering without appreciably reducing the attenuating characteristics of the covering.
A shield for attenuating the flux of electromagnetic radiation, the shield comprised of a flexible matrix comprising a gel and including an insulating material and a radiation attenuating material, the matrix including at least one space within the matrix, whereby the at least one space reduces the weight of the shield without appreciably reducing the attenuating characteristics of the shield.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.