X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices – Specific application – Absorption
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-08
2005-02-08
Church, Craig E. (Department: 2882)
X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices
Specific application
Absorption
C378S084000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06853704
ABSTRACT:
A system includes a plurality of treatment heads, each of the plurality of treatment heads including a radiation source and a radiation-focusing lens. The system also includes a plurality of voltage sources, each of the plurality of voltage sources associated with a respective one of the plurality of treatment heads, and a control device to control an intensity of radiation emitted from each radiation-focusing lens of the plurality of treatment heads in accordance with a treatment plan.
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Amies Christopher Jude
Collins William F.
Church Craig E.
Siemens Medical Solutions USA , Inc.
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