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System and method for positioning an electronic portal imaging device

US6810108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 6, 2002
Grant dateOct 26, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1054
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A portal imaging device positioning apparatus includes a portal imaging device positioner (255) attachable to a support (256). The portal imaging device positioner (255) is adapted to vertically adjust an imaging panel (250) in a treatment or dosimetry mode to receive radiation through a body in the patient plane (8a), and adjust the panel in a physics mode to receive radiation at the patient plane (8a).

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