Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – With or including a luminophor
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
Gagliardi, Albert (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
With or including a luminophor
C250S368000, C250S370110
Reexamination Certificate
active
07084404
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a directed to a CT detector for a CT imaging system that incorporates a segmented optical coupler between a photodiode array and a scintillator array. The segmented optical coupler also operates as a light collimator which improves the light collection efficiency of the photodiode array. The segmented optical coupler is defined by a series of reflector elements that collectively form a plurality of open cells. The open cells form light transmission cavities and facilitate the collimation of light from a scintillator to a photodiode. The cavities may be filled with optical epoxy for sealing to the photodiode array.
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Hoffman David M.
Hoge Michael F.
Della Penna Michael A.
Gagliardi Albert
General Electric Company
Horton Carl B.
Ziolkowski Patent Solutions Group, SC
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