Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Semiconductor system
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-01
2011-03-01
Porta, David P (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Semiconductor system
Reexamination Certificate
active
07897927
ABSTRACT:
Methods, systems, devices, and computer program products include positioning single-use radiation internal dosimeters with MOSFETs into a patient to evaluate the radiation dose delivered during a medical procedure or treatment session. The MOSFETs can be unpowered during irradiation.
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Black Robert D.
Carroll John
Lehman Phillip M.
Mann Gregory Glenwood
Widener Steven R.
Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec P.A.
Porta David P
Sicel Technologies, Inc.
Taningco Marcus H
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