X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Patent
1990-09-05
1992-10-06
Howell, Janice A.
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
378 64, 378119, 378110, 378 96, A61N 510
Patent
active
051539004
ABSTRACT:
A low-level, electron beam activated source of preselected or programmable duration and intensity x-rays. The source may be fully or partially implanted into, or surface-mounted onto a desired area to affect a preselected irradiated region. In medical applications, a method of treating malignant cells, such as tumors, in vivo, utilizing the apparatus described above.
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Dinsmore Mark T.
Nomikos Peter M.
Sliski Alan P.
Howell Janice A.
Photoelectron Corporation
Wong Don
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