Devices, methods, and systems involving castings
US7411204B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29K2083/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention comprise a device comprising a cast collimator derived from a metallic foil stack lamination mold, said collimator 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 of the present invention 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. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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