Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material – Ion or electron beam irradiation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-20
2008-05-20
Berman, Jack I. (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
Ion or electron beam irradiation
C250S400000, C250S398000, C250S3960ML
Reexamination Certificate
active
11209447
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a plurality of permanent magnets to enhance radiation dose delivery of a high energy particle beam. The direction of the magnetic field from the permanent magnets may be changed by moving the permanent magnets.
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Avi Faliks
Berman Jack I.
Smyth Andrew
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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