X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Source support – Shielding
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Yun, Jurie (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Source support
Shielding
C378S009000, C378S124000, C378S134000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07976218
ABSTRACT:
A modular x-ray source for an imaging system includes a structure forming a cavity and having a first wall and a second wall, at least one target positioned on the first wall within the cavity and configured to receive a first electron beam at a first spot position and a second electron beam at a second spot position, and a shielding material positioned on the second wall.
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Cao Yang
Inzinna Louis Paul
Jacobs Dennis M.
Vermilyea Mark E.
Zhang Xi
Asmus Scott J.
General Electric Company
Yun Jurie
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