X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2005-09-06
Church, Craig E. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S196000, C378S197000, C250S363050
Reexamination Certificate
active
06940941
ABSTRACT:
An x-ray scanning imaging apparatus with a generally O-shaped gantry ring, which has a segment that fully or partially detaches (or “breaks”) from the ring to provide an opening through which the object to be imaged may enter interior of the ring in a radial direction. The segment can then be re-attached to enclose the object within the gantry. Once closed, the circular gantry housing remains orbitally fixed and carries an x-ray image-scanning device that can be rotated inside the gantry 360 degrees around the patient either continuously or in a step-wise fashion. The x-ray device is particularly useful for two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) imaging applications.
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Grant Richard K.
Gregerson Eugene A.
Johnson Norbert
Breakaway Imaging, LLC
Church Craig E.
Hamilton, Brook, Smtih & Reynolds, P.C.
Yun Jurie
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