Scanning aperture ion beam modulator
US7977648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21K1/046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modulator for ions such as protons employs multiple shutter pairs to create independently movable apertures effecting a multiple pencil beam treatment of the patient thereby increasing treatment speed by eliminating the need for a custom compensator.
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