Bede Granted U.S. Patent for its innovative Microsource® X-ray Generator
Source: Bede Plc
Bede Scientific Instruments Limited, a subsidiary of Bede plc, has been granted a patent (US Patent Number 6,282,263) by the US Patent and Trademark Office for its revolutionary Microsource® X-ray generator, a key element of the Group s core technology. The patent was filed on 23 September 1997 and granted on 28 August 2001. The corresponding European patent application is expected to proceed to grant shortly.
The patent describes the technology used in Bede s Microsource® X-Ray Generator. This compact, high brightness X-ray source is incorporated into Bede s X-Ray tools for the semiconductor industry as well as being supplied to other companies for incorporation into their X-ray systems for life science applications.
"The award of this patent reinforces the unique advanta ges of the Microsource® product and is an important part of protecting Bede s technical lead. The Microsource® is important for a range of applications which are central to the Group s future development, particularly as many of the Group s future diversification activities are based on its uniquely compact, low power design." said Dr Neil Loxley, Chief Executive. "Additional patents in the US and other countries are also actively being progressed which are expected to further strengthen the Group s IP position" he added.
Contact : Neil Loxley, Chief Executive David Hall, Finance Director, Bede plc: Tel: +44 (0)191 377 2476 or Tim Anderson / Lisa Baderoon Buchanan Communications Tel:+44 (0)207 466 5000