Method and apparatus for x-ray anode with increased coverage

Details Method and apparatus for x-ray anode with increased coverage Method and apparatus for x-ray anode with increased coverage

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Church, Craig E. (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

Source

Electron tube

C378S004000, C378S144000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07003077

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an x-ray tube anode with two targets oriented back-to-back. The targets have separate and opposing cathodes. The targets are a fixed distance apart and rotate together on the same bearing shaft. The cathodes are mounted at either end of the vacuum tube. The cathodes may operate simultaneously or independent of each other based on the CT application.

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patent: 6125167 (2000-09-01), Morgan
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