Patent ID: 6191424
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: A61L,G21K

Abstract:
An irradiation apparatus for production line use comprising:(a) primary shield means for blocking radiation;(b) secondary shield means for blocking radiation;(c) an irradiation device; and(d) conveyor means;wherein the primary shield means further includes a central cavity therein and a channel extending therethrough which intersects the cavity and accommodates the conveyor means;and wherein the secondary shield means comprises a plurality of discrete open containers, the containers having front and rear walls, the walls being substantially the size of the channel opening;and wherein the primary and secondary shield means are of sufficient density to fully attenuate the radiation produced by the irradiation device;and wherein the containers are integral to the conveyor means;and wherein the irradiation device is disposed within the cavity to allow radiation of a product positioned in the containers as the containers pass through the cavity.