Source loading apparatus for imaging systems

Details Source loading apparatus for imaging systems Source loading apparatus for imaging systems

2006-10-24

2006-10-24

Vanore, David A. (Department: 2881)

Radiant energy

Radiant energy generation and sources

With container for radioactive source and radiation...

C250S496100, C250S493100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07126142

ABSTRACT:
A transmission source loading apparatus for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source is disclosed. The source loading apparatus comprises a storage container for storing the transmission source, and a translation device. The translation device is adapted for advancing the transmission source from the storage container into a holder device for use of the imaging system. A gantry for an imaging system utilizing a transmission source is also disclosed. The gantry includes a gantry housing, a detector ring, a holder device for rotating the transmission source in a rotation path associated with the detector ring, and a transmission source loading apparatus.

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