Two-axis apparatus with stationary positioning, rotating and/or scanning motion of point or line sources
US9128193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01T1/20
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method for simulating a radiation phantom so as to calibrate or measure performance of a gamma detection system. The apparatus includes a line bar configured to rotate around an axis of rotation, a source carriage configured to move linearly along the line bar and to hold an attached radiation source, and a fixture assembly configured to support the line bar, the fixture assembly being configured to attach to a patient bed.
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