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Configurable collimator controlled using linear motors

US10653892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2018
Grant dateMay 19, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/109
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An example device for trimming a particle beam includes: structures made of material that blocks passage of the particle beam, with the structures being configurable to define an edge that is movable into a path of the particle beam; and linear motors that are controllable to configure the structures to define the edge.

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