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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 dateOct 16, 2012
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 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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