Imaging device for radiation treatment applications

Details Imaging device for radiation treatment applications Imaging device for radiation treatment applications

2002-10-05

2010-02-02

Winakur, Eric F (Department: 3768)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C378S009000, C378S065000, C378S197000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07657304

ABSTRACT:
A radiotherapy clinical treatment machine is described having a rotatable gantry and an imaging device with articulating robotic arms to provide variable positioning and clearance for radiation treatment applications. According to one aspect of the invention, a first and a second robotic arms are pivotally coupled to the rotatable gantry, allowing the robotic arms to maneuver independently from the rotatable gantry.

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