Storage phosphor cassette with reduced weight and cost
US5943390A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K2004/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An x-ray cassette for computed radiography comprising: a top panel and a bottom panel, at least one panel formed from a material the panel being that which incident x-rays will pass through comprising a metal/thermoplastic/metal sandwich; the top and bottom panels being fastened for holding the front and the back panels together and create a cavity between the panels; and a storage phosphor device contained within the cavity between the first panel and the second panel.
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