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Method and apparatus for radiation resistant imaging

US8520800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2010
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1061
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an apparatus and method for radiation resistant medical imaging. A scanning beam x-ray source and x-ray detector are used. A detector shield is utilized to shield the x-ray detector from radiation.

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