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Quality-control jig for use with radiotherapy apparatus

US9468416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2014
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09B23/286
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A jig for calibrating an image-guided radiotherapy apparatus is disclosed. The jig includes a ball bearing and a three-axis positioner. Once the ball bearing has been moved to the calculated radiation isocenter of the apparatus, other calibration procedures can be performed by directing light onto the jig.

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