Standoff radiation attenuation system
US8022378B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21F3/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for attenuating a primary radiation beam applied to a target area on a patient for generating an image of the target area during a radiological procedure is disclosed. The system includes a radiation attenuation material positionable over the target area to partially attenuate the primary radiation beam before the primary radiation beam reaches the target area. The system also includes a buffer positionable between the radiation attenuation material and the target area. The buffer is formed of a polymeric material and is configured to improve the clarity of the generated image.
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