Multiple beam path particle source
US7547901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J35/186
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved particle beam treatment system optionally includes exchangeable particle beam nozzles. These particle beam nozzles may be automatically moved from a storage location to a particle beam path or between particle beam paths for use in medical applications. Movement may be achieved using a conveyance, gantry, rail system, or the like. The improved particle beam treatment system optionally also includes more than two alternative particle beam paths. These alternative particle beam paths may be directed to a patient from a variety of different angles and in different planes.
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