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Devices, methods, and systems involving castings

US7141812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2002
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2083/00
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a device comprising a cast collimator derived from a metallic foil stack lamination mold, said collimaxor defining a feature adapted to contain a plurality of radiation detection elements. In certain embodiments, the collimator can define a feature adapted to contain a plurality of radiation detection elements, such as scintillators. Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a device comprising a cast component derived from a metallic foil stack lamination mold. In various exemplary embodiments, the cast components can be a mechanical, electrical, electronic, optical, fluidic, biomedical, and/or biotechnological component.

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