Apparatus and method to shield radiation needles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8696540
APP PUB NO 20120277519A1
SERIAL NO

13052593

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According to one general aspect there is a needle package apparatus that comprises a top portion and a bottom portion; a plurality of needle slots exact distance apart that allows to place a plurality of needles that contain radioactive seeds; a cylindrical coil that is inserted to the plurality of needle slots to hold said plurality of needles, wherein said cylindrical coil prevents the leakage of the radiation from the radioactive seeds; a set of hinges located at the end of said needle package within the outer most said plurality of needle slots; wherein the hinges can be bend to change the angle of said top portion of said needle package by a medical personnel to create a stand; and a single end enclosure located at the distal end of said cylindrical coil to provide an enclosed cylinder.

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BEST MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL INC7643 FULLERTON ROAD SPRINGFIELD VA 22153

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Amin, Rashmi Springfield, US 4 49
Mehta, Rohit Clifton, US 4 38

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