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Electrical penetration of nuclear detector tub

US7414248B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/037
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems, methods and apparatus including an electrical penetration assembly for coupling a plurality of photo-multiplier tubes (PMTs) inside of a tub enclosure of a nuclear detector with an acquisition electronics system (AES) outside of the tub enclosure. The electrical penetration assembly may include at least one flex circuit, a plurality of flex circuit-PMT connectors, at least one flex circuit-AES connector, a flex circuit guide, a tub-penetration mechanical support, a support-to-tub retention mechanism, and a light seal.

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