X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-22
2007-05-22
Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S069000, C378S095000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10037477
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (10) for irradiating a target includes a radiation source (12) for generating a radiation beam and a multiple leaf beam adjuster (16) for collimating and adjusting the shape of the radiation beam from the radiation source (12) that would be projected on the target. An image detector (17) detects generates an image signal of the target. In response to the image signal, a control module (18) generate a beam adjustment signal for controlling the beam adjuster (16), thereby enabling the radiation beam from the radiation source (12) to track the movement of the target.
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Ford John C.
Kaissl Wolfgang Walter
Marc Marcel R.
Mitsuya Masatoshi
Takai Yoshihiro
Artman Thomas R.
Bingham & McCutchen LLP
Glick Edward J.
Varian Medical Systems Technologies, Inc.
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