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X-ray tube cathode cup assembly

US5515413A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1994
Grant dateMay 7, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J35/066
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved high performance x-ray system, having an improved cathode cup assembly which provides reduced tube manufacturing costs and reduces failures due to filament misalignment or sagging of the filament during both the manufacturing process and during operation, is disclosed.

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