Brian T Gallagher

US Patent:

7072439, Jul 4, 2006

Filed:

Jun 1, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/858173

Inventors:

Ian Radley - Glenmont NY, US
Thomas J. Bievenue - Delmar NY, US
Brian W. Gallagher - Guilderland NY, US
Stuart M. Shakshober - Hudson NY, US
Zewu Chen - Schenectady NY, US
Michael D. Moore - Alplaus NY, US

Assignee:

X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. - East Greenbush NY

International Classification:

G01N 23/223

US Classification:

378 47

Abstract:

A technique for analyzing fluids by means of x-ray fluorescence applicable to any fluid, including liquids and gases, which emit x-ray fluorescence when exposed to x-rays. The apparatus includes an x-ray source () including an x-ray tube () having improved heat dissipating properties due to a thermally-conductive, dielectric material (). The x-ray tube also includes means for aligning () the tube with the source housing whereby the orientation of the x-ray beam produced by the source can be optimized, and stabilized over various operating conditions. The method and apparatus may also include an x-ray detector having a small-area, for example, a PIN-diode type semiconductor x-ray detector (), that can provide effective x-ray detection at room temperature. One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.

US Patent:

7110506, Sep 19, 2006

Filed:

Jun 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/859818

Inventors:

Ian Radley - Glenmont NY, US
Thomas J. Bievenue - Delmar NY, US
Brian W. Gallagher - Guilderland NY, US
Stuart M. Shakshober - Hudson NY, US
Zewu Chen - Schenectady NY, US

Assignee:

X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. - East Greenbush NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/10

US Classification:

378141, 378142, 378199

Abstract:

A method and device for cooling and electrically-insulating a high-voltage, heat-generating component, for example, an x-ray tube () for analyzing fluids by means of x-ray fluorescence. The device includes an x-ray source () including an x-ray tube () having improved heat-dissipating properties due to the thermal coupling of the x-ray tube with a thermally-conductive, dielectric material (). The device may include a base assembly () mounted to the component for conducting heat away from the component while electrically isolating the component. In one aspect of the invention, the base assembly includes two copper plates () separated by a dielectric plate (). The dielectric plate minimizes or prevents the leakage of current through the base assembly (). One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.

US Patent:

7209545, Apr 24, 2007

Filed:

Jun 3, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/859901

Inventors:

Ian Radley - Glenmont NY, US
Thomas J. Bievenue - Delmar NY, US
Brian W. Gallagher - Guilderland NY, US
Stuart M. Shakshober - Hudson NY, US
Zewu Chen - Schenectady NY, US
Michael D. Moore - Alplaus NY, US

Assignee:

X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. - East Greenbush NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/30

US Classification:

378137, 378193

Abstract:

An x-ray source assembly () and method of operation are provided having enhanced output stability. The assembly includes an anode () having a source spot upon which electrons () impinge and a control system () for controlling position of the anode source spot relative to an output structure. The control system can maintain the anode source spot location relative to the output structure () notwithstanding a change in one or more operating conditions of the x-ray source assembly. One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.

US Patent:

7277527, Oct 2, 2007

Filed:

Dec 15, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/300909

Inventors:

Brian Gallagher - Guilderland NY, US

Assignee:

X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. - East Greenbush NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/12
H01J 35/10
H01J 35/00

US Classification:

378141, 378193, 378 47, 378137, 250432 R

Abstract:

A technique is disclosed for presenting a sample to a radiation interface of an analysis engine employing x-ray, neutron ray, gamma ray or particle-beam radiation to analyze the sample. A protective barrier, transparent to the radiation, and separating the sample from the engine, is moveable relative to the radiation interface, using a barrier movement system. The barrier in one embodiment is a film movable over a cavity in which the sample placed, and moveable with a system of reels to provide and retrieve a generally continuous supply of film over the cavity. The cavity may form a portion of a sample path through which the sample is moveable. If the sample path is pressurized, the film maintains the pressure during analysis of the sample by the analysis engine.

US Patent:

7382856, Jun 3, 2008

Filed:

Feb 8, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/672666

Inventors:

Ian Radley - Glenmont NY, US
Thomas J. Bievenue - Delmar NY, US
John H. Burdett - Charlton NY, US
Brian W. Gallagher - Guilderland NY, US
Stuart M. Shakshober - Hudson NY, US
Zewu Chen - Schenectady NY, US
Michael D. Moore - Alplaus NY, US

Assignee:

X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. - East Greenbush NY

International Classification:

G01N 23/223

US Classification:

378 47, 378207

Abstract:

An x-ray source assembly and method of operation are provided having enhanced output stability. The assembly includes an anode having a source spot upon which electrons impinge and a control system for controlling position of the anode source spot relative to an output structure. The control system can maintain the anode source spot location relative to the output structure notwithstanding a change in one or more operating conditions of the x-ray source assembly. One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.

US Patent:

7519159, Apr 14, 2009

Filed:

Apr 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/404945

Inventors:

Ian Radley - Glenmont NY, US
Thomas J. Bievenue - Delmar NY, US
Brian W. Gallagher - Guilderland NY, US
Stuart M. Shakshober - Hudson NY, US
Zewu Chen - Schenectady NY, US

Assignee:

X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. - East Greenbush NY

International Classification:

H01J 35/10
H01J 35/00

US Classification:

378141, 378121

Abstract:

A method and device for cooling and electrically-insulating a high-voltage, heat-generating component, for example, an x-ray tube () for analyzing fluids by means of x-ray fluorescence. The device includes an x-ray source () including an x-ray tube () having improved heat-dissipating properties due to the thermal coupling of the x-ray tube with a thermally-conductive, dielectric material (). The device may include a base assembly () mounted to the component for conducting heat away from the component while electrically isolating the component. In one aspect of the invention, the base assembly includes two copper plates () separated by a dielectric plate (). The dielectric plate minimizes or prevents the leakage of current through the base assembly (). One aspect of the disclosed invention is most amenable to the analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels.

US Patent:

7555993, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Dec 18, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/958464

Inventors:

James Brian Quinn - Ravena NY, US
William Alden Starr - Goose Creek SC, US
Brian William Gallagher - Guilderland NY, US

International Classification:

B63B 21/04

US Classification:

11423011, 114218

Abstract:

A whip-style boat mooring apparatus, removably attachable to a standard dock cleat. The apparatus may include a second cleat, such that the apparatus provides both whip-style and standard cleat mooring from a single dock point. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a clam-shell type housing, with a profile substantially resembling the dock cleat, such that the apparatus can be clamped to the dock cleat and prevent rotational movement. The housing may include two opposing pieces, attachable to respective sides of the dock cleat. The housing may include a rotatably adjustable means for attaching a whip socket onto the housing.

US Patent:

7738628, Jun 15, 2010

Filed:

Dec 2, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/326160

Inventors:

Rory D. Delaney - Burnt Hills NY, US
Brian W. Gallagher - Guilderland NY, US

Assignee:

X-Ray Optical Systems, Inc. - East Greenbush NY

International Classification:

G21K 1/04
H05G 1/00

US Classification:

378 44, 378 79

Abstract:

A shielded sample cell insertion and removal apparatus for an x-ray analysis instrument, including a sample cell setting to hold a sample cell, an outer surface of which exposes the sample to an x-ray engine; and a shielded area positioned over the sample cell, to shield an area beyond the sample cell from x-rays transmitted from the x-ray engine. Upon moving the apparatus into and out of the instrument, the sample cell is moved into and out of an analysis position, while retaining shielding of areas beyond the sample cell from x-rays transmitted from the x-ray engine of the instrument.