X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-06
2007-02-06
Glick, Edward J. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
active
11182045
ABSTRACT:
In a method for measurement of the three-dimensional density distribution in a bone, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional image reproducing the quantitative density distribution in the bone is generated using a measurement arrangement that can rotate around an angle of at most 300°.
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Fehre Jens
Granz Bernd
Mertelmeier Thomas
Glick Edward J.
Kiknadze Irakli
Schiff & Hardin LLP
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