X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2007-11-27
2007-11-27
Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10949831
ABSTRACT:
Compensation for patient rotation between planning and treatment in a radiation therapy machine is provided by angled translation of a table surface on which the patient is supported without actual patient rotation.
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Boswell Sarah Ann
Jeraj Robert
Keller Harald
Kissick Michael William
Mackie Thomas Rockwell
Artman Thomas R.
Boyle Fredrickson Newholm Stein & Gratz S.C.
Glick Edward J.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
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