X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Beam control – Collimator
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-01
2005-02-01
McCall, Eric S. (Department: 2855)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Beam control
Collimator
Reexamination Certificate
active
06850596
ABSTRACT:
Collimation device of the type intended to direct an energy beam in a given direction and at a given solid angle, the collimation device being capable of being installed on output of an energy beam generating arrangement and of being connected to a control unit. The collimation device includes the ability for testing operation of the assembly formed by the energy beam generating arrangement the collimation device and the control unit.
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Desponds Lionel
Duflot Jean-Luc
Sundermann Dietmar
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Chaskin Jay L.
GE Medical Systems
Global Technology Company LLC
McCall Eric S.
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