Miniature x-ray unit
US6540655B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/1001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A miniaturized x-ray apparatus for delivering x-rays to a selected site within a body cavity includes a catheter having at least one lumen and an x-ray transparent window at a distal end thereof; an x-ray source in the lumen adjacent said x-ray transparent window; a movable x-ray shield positioned to direct x-rays from the source through the x-ray transparent window to the selected site.
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