X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Computerized tomography
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-25
2009-02-03
Kao, Chih-Cheng G (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Computerized tomography
C378S043000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07486766
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides internal gain charge coupled devices (CCD) and CT scanners that incorporate an internal gain CCD. A combined positron emission tomography and CT scanner is also provided.
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Nagarkar Vivek V
Tipnis Sameer V
Kao Chih-Cheng G
Radiation Monitoring Devices, Inc.
Townsend and Townsend / and Crew LLP
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