Directional gamma detector
US12085681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/461
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described is a directional gamma detector including a detection probe and a handgrip, wherein the detection probe includes: a supporting rod and a detection head coupled or integrated with a first end of the supporting rod. The detection head includes a plurality of detection elements distinct from each other for simultaneously detecting gamma rays directed in different directions and including at least one scintillation crystal and a corresponding first electronic conversion circuitry. Each detection element is associated with a respective collimator. The handgrip is equipped internally with a second electronic circuitry for converting the signals. The detection probe, and in particular a second end of the supporting rod, is reversibly connectable to the handgrip by a mechanical connector equipped with electrical contacts for transferring the signals from the first electronic conversion circuitry to the second electronic conversion circuitry.
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