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Mammography method and improved mammography X-ray tube

US5303281A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 1992
Grant dateApr 12, 1994
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/068
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mammography X-ray tube providing increased X-ray intensity for shortening patient exposure times to eliminate motion artifacts. The cathode design permits superpositioning of electron beam from multiple filaments.

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