Patent ID: 6707049
Filing Date: 2004-03-16
Classification: A23L,A61L,A61N,G21K

Abstract:
An irradiation system comprising:a radiation source providing radiation in a localized radiation exposure area; a shielding structure around the radiation source, the shielding structure being constructed from a plurality of interconnected structural components each comprising: a tubular outer material layer defining an inner chamber therein; and a shielding material in the inner chamber; and a conveyance system for transporting product into the shielding structure, through the radiation exposure area and out of the shielding structure, the conveyance system comprising: an input portion for carrying the product into the shielding structure at a first elevation; a first elevator for moving the product from the first elevation to a second elevation different from the first elevation; a processing portion for carrying the product at the second elevation through the radiation exposure area; a second elevator for moving the product from the second elevation to a third elevation different from the second elevation; and an output portion for carrying the product out of the shielding structure at the third elevation.