Scanning beam x-ray source and assembly
US6198802A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05G1/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compact x-ray source and assembly is disclosed. The x-ray source is configured to operate without the need of a transformer within the x-ray source. Due in part to the elimination of components, and further due to the unique assembly of the x-ray source, the x-ray source is compact and can fit beneath, rather than above an x-ray transparent patient table. Accordingly, the x-ray source projects x-rays in an upwardly direction toward the object to be imaged. As a result of the unique configuration of the x-ray source, scattered x-rays are directed away from upper body areas of attending medical staff and radiation to the sensitive tissue of a patient is reduced.
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