Shielded carrying case for radioactive flood sources
AssigneeRadQual, LLC
InventorsRandall O'Kane, Sr., Keith C. Allberg
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Abstract
A bag (10) for transporting radioactive flood sources and the like is formed from a lightweight, multi-layer sheet material comprising a layer (42) of a high-Z, radiation shielding material sandwiched between inner and outer layers (46, 40) of protective material. The radiation shielding material is preferably formed from a lead or tungsten composite comprising a lead or tungsten powder dispersed in a polymer matrix, such as a lead/vinyl composite. The flexible bag is lightweight, allowing the flood shield to be transported easily by handles (26, 28), without the need for maneuvering the bag along the floor on wheels.
Claims25
A carrying bag for transporting a radioactive source comprising:
- at least one flexible panel comprising:
- an outer layer;
- a lining formed from a radiation shielding material, the at least one panel being joined together adjacent edges thereof to define an interior space with an upper open end for receiving the radioactive source therein;
- and
- at least one carrying handle.
A carrying bag for transporting a flood source comprising:
- a front panel member;
- a rear panel member, the front and rear panel members being joined along base and side edges to define an interior space with an upper open end for receiving the radioactive source therein, the front and rear panel members each comprising:
- an outer layer,
- an inner layer, and
- a lining formed from a radiation shielding material between the inner and outer layers;
- an upper panel member shaped to cover the opening when the flood source is positioned within the interior space, the upper panel being connected with the rear panel member;
- and
- a closure member for selectively fastening the upper panel to the front panel to close the opening.
A method of forming a bag for shielding a flood source comprising:
- covering a sheet of a radiation shielding material with a sheet of fabric to form a radiation shielding panel;
- folding the radiation shielding panel to define a front panel member, a rear panel member and a top panel member;
- attaching the front panel member to the rear panel member along side edges thereof;
- and
- forming a closure member, a first portion of the closure member being associated with the top panel member, a second portion of the closure member being associated with the front panel member, the closure member being configured for selectively engaging the top panel member and front panel member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.