Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – With or including a luminophor
Patent
1982-01-29
1984-09-25
Smith, Alfred E.
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
With or including a luminophor
G01T 120
Patent
active
044737491
ABSTRACT:
In brief, the invention is a tomograph modified to be in a clamshell configuration so that the ring or rings may be moved to multiple sampling positions. The tomograph includes an array of detectors arranged in successive adjacent relative locations along a closed curve in a first position in a selected plane, and means for securing the detectors in the relative locations in a first sampling position. The securing means is movable in the plane in two sections and pivotable at one p
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Budinger Thomas F.
Derenzo Stephen E.
Clouse, Jr. Clifton E.
Esposito Michael F.
Gaither Roger S.
Smith Alfred E.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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