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Multi-plane x-ray imaging system and method

US9526461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2013
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B6/56
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Imaging systems having multiple radiation sources, such as x-ray sources, and multiple radiation detectors, such as flat-panel x-ray detectors and/or diagnostic-quality CT detectors, housed within an imaging gantry, for obtaining simultaneous images of an object positioned within a bore of the gantry in multiple imaging planes.

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