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Bremstrahlung target for intensity modulated X-ray radiation therapy and stereotactic X-ray therapy

US9330879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 6, 2012
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2235/16
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Direct write electron-beam-to-x-ray converters are described, which may be programmed to focus x-rays into an arbitrary shape to provide spatial and intensity modulation to irradiate a malady such as a tumor. An integrated structure of the electron beam to x-ray converter comprises a collimating grid containing a target fluid. The collimating grid comprises a plurality of individual cells enclosed in a housing assembly. An electron beam aimed at a selected individual cell of the collimating grid may be converted to an x-ray beam within the target fluid.

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