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X-ray detector array

US4047041A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 1976
Grant dateSep 6, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 19, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/4007
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ionization chamber array, useful in computerized X-ray tomography apparatus comprises a plurality of substantially parallel, rod-like cathodes disposed equi-distant between parallel planar anodes in a high pressure detector gas. X-ray energy enters the array in the plane of the cathodes in a direction substantially parallel to their long dimensions.

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