X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-20
2007-03-20
Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S205000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11217644
ABSTRACT:
A method of mounting a CT imager on a gantry: determining a center of rotation of a rotor of the gantry; siting a plurality of mounting elements at predetermined positions with respect to the center of rotation; and attaching the mounting elements to the rotor while keeping the mounting elements at the predetermined positions.
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