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Pivoting multileaf collimator and method for large field coverage

US10071263B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2014
Grant dateSep 11, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N5/1081
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radiation apparatus includes a source operable to generate a radiation beam, a multileaf collimator operable to shape of the radiation beam, and a pivoting mechanism configured to pivot the multileaf collimator about the source. The radiation apparatus may further include a rotating mechanism configured to rotate the multileaf collimator about an axis passing through the source and the multileaf collimator.

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