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Modular positron emission tomography (PET) gantry

US9709686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2015
Grant dateJul 18, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 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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