Source pin loader method and apparatus for positron emission tomography
US6434216B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/1648
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
In the exemplary embodiment, a method is provided for transporting a source pin in a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) system. The PET system includes a storage device, a transmission ring, and a source pin loader. The method includes aligning the transmission ring and the source pin, linearly moving the source pin to the transmission ring, and operatively engaging the source pin in the transmission ring.
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