X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Source support – Including cable handling
Reexamination Certificate
2009-06-30
2011-10-11
Glick, Edward (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Source support
Including cable handling
C378S058000, C378S087000, C378S102000, C378S146000, C378S198000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08033724
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for X-ray imaging are disclosed. An X-ray imaging system includes an X-ray tube to generate X-rays and a detector array to capture scattered X-rays. A rotational collimator directs the X-rays at an object under inspection. Rotational mechanisms rotate the X-ray tube and the detector array about a roll axis and a yaw axis to inspect various portions of the object. A track unit mechanism moves the X-ray imaging system linearly along a track unit to further inspect portions of the object.
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Edwards William Talion
Georgeson Gary E.
Safai Morteza
Shedlock Daniel
Artman Thomas R
Caven & Aghevli LLC
Glick Edward
The Boeing Company
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