Systems and methods of modifying a proton beam in a proton treatment system
US9566452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods of controlling characteristics of a proton beam emitted from a nozzle of a proton treatment system including one or more beam modifying members to define a characteristic of an emitted proton beam, and a clamping member mounted to the nozzle, the clamping member having one or more receiving portions to receive the one or more beam modifying members therein. In some embodiments, the beam modifying members comprise plate structures and the receiving portions include a plurality of slots spaced apart from one another on opposing surfaces of the clamping member to receive opposing ends of the plate structures.
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