Scintillator having integrated collimator and method of manufacturing same
US7247856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/032
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an integrated scintillator and collimator array for a CT detector. The integrated scintillator and collimator are fabricated from a manufacturing process or technique whereupon an array of scintillator material is positioned on a tooling base such that a collimator mold housing having a collimator mold therein may be positioned on the block of scintillator material. The block and mold housing are then aligned allowing a collimator mixture to be disposed into the mold. The collimator mixture is then allowed to cure to form an integrated scintillator and collimator.
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