Compact mobile cargo scanning system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8668386
APP PUB NO 20130230148A1
SERIAL NO

13598945

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The present invention is a self-contained mobile inspection system and method and, more specifically, improved methods and systems for detecting materials concealed within a wide variety of receptacles and/or cargo containers. In particular, the present invention is an improved method and system with a novel boom structure that reduces the weight of the boom. The single, light-weight boom of the inspection system is relatively compact in a stowed configuration and has a low height and center of gravity lending to greater maneuverability.

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  • RAPISCAN SYSTEMS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baldwin, Francis Petersfield, GB 8 264
Kotowski, Andreas F Rancho Palos Verdes, US 38 2827
Morton, Edward James Guildford, GB 159 3776

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