X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Accessory – Testing or calibration
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-27
2005-12-27
Church, Craig E. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Accessory
Testing or calibration
C378S018000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06979124
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for providing an image quality test and reporting method for x-rays that allows a field engineer to effectively maintain and troubleshoot vascular imaging systems produced by all manufactures. In general, the method and apparatus of the present invention provides for a test stand, a plurality of x-ray test phantoms (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70) and a computer program for data entry, analysis and storage of the test results.
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Gerwin Paul J.
Stueve Clarence R.
Bergin Patrick M.
Church Craig E.
Heino Joseph S.
Policinski Henry
Yun Jurie
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