X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-29
2007-05-29
Thomas, Courtney (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S057000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10971453
ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the invention is directed to a computed tomography device, comprising a tunnel to receive baggage, an x-ray source providing an x-ray beam that intersects the tunnel and has a beam angle of 120°, a gantry that oscillates relative to the tunnel through an oscillation angle that equals 270°, and a plurality of detectors. The plurality of detectors are mounted to the gantry and adapted to receive x-rays from the x-ray source. In addition, the plurality of detectors are arranged in a horseshoe-shaped configuration in which at least one first detector is located a furthest distance from the x-ray source and at least one second detector is disposed on each side of the at least one first detector and is disposed closer to the x-ray source than the at least one first detector.
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Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc.
Thomas Courtney
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