Method, system and apparatus for aiming a device emitting a radi

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1999-02-11

2000-11-28

Porta, David P.

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

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378205, 356138, A61B 608

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061545228

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is a method, system and apparatus for aiming an x-ray system at the surface of a target object, such that the x-ray beam will strike the surface of the target object at a predetermined angle and direction. A laser is positioned on the surface of the target object, such that the linear beam of light emitted from the laser forms an angle with respect to the surface of the target object corresponding to the predetermined angle and direction at which the x-ray beam is desired to strike the surface of the target object. A mirror is placed on the lens of the x-ray tube. The x-ray lens and the object are then configured such that the laser beam strikes the mirror and is reflected back to the point of origin. The x-ray device is thus aimed such that, when energized, the x-ray beam will strike the surface of the target object at the predetermined angle and direction.

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