X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Source – Electron tube
Patent
1997-07-25
1998-12-29
Porta, David P.
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Source
Electron tube
378 65, 604 20, A61N 510
Patent
active
058548220
ABSTRACT:
Generally, the present invention provides a device for insertion into a body and delivery of x-ray radiation, and a method for fabricating such a device. The device includes a connector, the vacuum housing, an anode and a cathode having a granular surface and being composed of a material that allows it to act as a getter. The cathode may also contain diamond material in one embodiment.
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Chornenky Victor I.
Forman Michael R.
Schreiner Dale L.
Porta David P.
XRT Corp.
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