Daniel N Peek

US Patent:

6571952, Jun 3, 2003

Filed:

Jun 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/896735

Inventors:

William C. Wendlandt - Rush NY
Daniel N. Peek - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

B65D 8548

US Classification:

206455, 206453, 206586

Abstract:

A corner element for an x-ray cassette for providing increased durability and light integrity. The x-ray cassette includes an upper and lower panel, a first member joining the upper and lower panels to define a cavity therebetween, and a storage phosphor assembly adapted to be removably contained within the cavity. The corner element comprises an upper and lower corner channel for receiving, respectively, the upper and lower panels; and a first leg adapted to mate with the first member and having an inclined element integrally formed therewith, the storage phosphor assembly being disposed adjacent to the inclined element when contained within the cavity.

US Patent:

6777691, Aug 17, 2004

Filed:

Aug 6, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/923186

Inventors:

William C. Wendlandt - Rush NY
Daniel N. Peek - Rochester NY

Assignee:

Eastman Kodak Company - Rochester NY

International Classification:

G03B 4202

US Classification:

2504844, 2504851

Abstract:

An x-ray cassette having increased durability. The x-ray cassette comprises a shell and a storage phosphor assembly. The shell comprises an upper and lower panel, a first and second side member, and a front end member. The first and second side members and front end member join the upper and lower panels to define a cavity having an open end. The storage phosphor assembly comprises a back end member, an insert plate, and an edge insert. The storage phosphor assembly is adapted to be removably contained within the shell such that the back end member closes off the open end of the shell. A first side of the edge insert is affixed to the insert plate. A first end of the edge insert is disposed adjacent the back end member, and a second end of the edge insert comprises at least one recess on the first side. In a preferred embodiment, the insert plate includes a honeycomb core comprising honeycomb cells wherein the honeycomb cells disposed along a perimeter of the honeycomb core are filled with an adhesive or epoxy.

US Patent:

20030001106, Jan 2, 2003

Filed:

Jun 29, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/896697

Inventors:

William Wendlandt - Rush NY, US
Daniel Peek - Rochester NY, US

International Classification:

G03B042/02

US Classification:

250/484400

Abstract:

An x-ray cassette having increased durability. The x-ray cassette comprises a shell and a storage phosphor assembly. The shell comprises an upper and lower panel, a first and second side member, and a front end member. The first and second side members and front end member join the upper and lower panels to define a cavity having an open end. The storage phosphor assembly comprises a back end member, an insert plate, and an edge insert. The storage phosphor assembly is adapted to be removably contained within the shell such that the back end member closes off the open end of the shell. A first side of the edge insert is affixed to the insert plate. A first end of the edge insert is disposed adjacent the back end member, and a second end of the edge insert comprises at least one recess on the first side. In a preferred embodiment, the insert plate includes a honeycomb core comprising honeycomb cells wherein the honeycomb cells disposed along a perimeter of the honeycomb core are filled with an adhesive or epoxy.