Modular positron emission tomography (PET) gantry
US9709686B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B6/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular PET gantry is provided herein. A detector module is described, and the detector module includes a plurality of PET detector units. Each detector unit may be bonded to a mounting sleeve. The detector module also includes a mounting frame, wherein each detector unit and mounting sleeve is attached to the mounting frame.
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