Radiant energy – Radiation controlling means
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2008-08-12
Vanore, David A. (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Radiation controlling means
C378S147000, C378S154000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07411204
ABSTRACT:
Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention comprise a device comprising a cast collimator derived from a metallic foil stack lamination mold, said collimator defining a feature adapted to contain a plurality of radiation detection elements. In certain embodiments, the collimator can define a feature adapted to contain a plurality of radiation detection elements, such as scintillators. Certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention comprise a device comprising a cast component derived from a metallic foil stack lamination mold. In various exemplary embodiments, the cast components can be a mechanical, electrical, electronic, optical, fluidic, biomedical, and/or biotechnological component. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. This abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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Appleby Michael
Atkinson James E.
Fraser Iain
Haynes Michael N.
Michael Haynes PLC
Vanore David A.
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