Device for X-ray dosage control
US6561966B1 · kind B1 · utility
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14Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J2201/304
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus for the controlled delivery of ionizing radiation to a therapy location. It comprises a source (4) of ionizing radiation provided at the distal end of an elongated member (6). It also has a control unit (12) for controlling the movement of said radiation source (4) at the therapy location, via a driving unit (21, 22; 23, 24, 25, 26). A method according to the invention comprises controlling the radiation dose at the therapy location, by controlling the movement of the source.
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