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Radiation shielding apparatus for implantable radioactive seeds

US12053644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2022
Grant dateAug 6, 2024
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21F1/085
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure is directed to devices for use in radiation therapy. Various configurations of shielding materials within shielding layers, such as for use in shielding radiation from radioactive sources within implanted radioactive carriers, are discussed herein.

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