Air cooled PET scanner gantry
US11998377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 19, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/4417
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a PET scanner system having a PET scanner gantry that is configured for delivering a uniformly distributed cooling air to a plurality of detectors housed in the PET scanner gantry. The PET scanner gantry includes a cooling air delivery manifold that includes a patient tunnel portion; and a front funnel portion. The front funnel portion includes an annular interior wall defining an entry opening of the patient tunnel portion; and an air plenum has an annular structure for carrying a flow of pressurized cooling air received from a remote source supplements the pressurized cooling air with a supply of ambient air and directs it to the plurality of detectors.
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